"Die, all of you!" Yao Feng Old Ancestor's face was a mask of ice as his massive hand slammed down. A terrifying, peerless power surged forth like a tidal wave, his Quasi-Dao Supreme aura shaking the very void.
"Yao Feng, have you lost your mind?!" A voice boomed. Yao Qingfeng, the Quasi-Dao Supreme Old Ancestor from the Saint Daughter's Lineage, suddenly rose into the air, unleashing a palm strike towards Yao Feng Old Ancestor.
The strike blotted out the sky, erupting with heaven-piercing divine radiance that illuminated the void. Boom! The two attacks collided, unleashing monstrous shockwaves that ripped through the air, distorting space as they spread outwards.
Seeing this, Yao Feng Old Ancestor scoffed coldly. "What is the meaning of this? Do you intend to defy the Ancestor's decree? The Saint Daughter's crimes warrant death! This is but the first step in unifying our Yao Family's lineages, a grand trend. Can any of you truly stand against it?"
Yao Qingfeng sneered in response. "The grand trend may be real, but your true aim is to exploit the Ancestor's command to suppress the other lineages! Yao Feng, you're too consumed by your own ambition!"
As his words fell, boom! boom! boom! Several more Yao Family Old Ancestors rose into the sky, their faces etched with solemnity, all turning their gaze towards Yao Feng Old Ancestor.
Yao Feng Old Ancestor burst into laughter. "Hahahaha! It seems quite a few family lineages are displeased with my decision? If so, you're welcome to speak your minds! I'll give you all a chance to voice your opinions now. Regarding the unification of all lineages, from this day forward, all major affairs of the Yao Family shall be led by my Saint Son's Lineage. You may now state your opinions. Who agrees? Who opposes? Anyone who opposes shall be deemed a traitor to the Yao Family! And will be executed!"
As his chilling declaration echoed, everyone froze. Yao Feng Old Ancestor had laid his cards bare. Every member of the Yao Family was now forced to choose: submit to the Saint Son's Lineage, or face annihilation.
The powerful figures from other factions sighed inwardly. No one had anticipated events spiraling to such a point! Ye Chen and Ji Fuyao's fates were unknown. The Saint Daughter, Yao Liuli, was to be executed! And now, Yao Feng Old Ancestor was leveraging the Ancestor's decree to force everyone to pick a side!
Elder Cang Li's expression was complex. He desperately wanted to check on Ye Chen. "Ye Chen, that boy is blessed with great fortune; he couldn't have died just like that, could he?" Just as he made to step forward, he was stopped. "This is an internal Yao Family matter. Do not interfere!" Elder Cang Li felt a pang of helplessness.
Nearby, the powerhouses from the Pill Fragrance Sect, the Ancient Wang Family, and other factions watched with complicated expressions. In a situation like this, they could only observe.
In the distance, Yao Huanhuan gazed at the lifeless Ye Chen, her face etched with profound worry. She pleaded with her Old Ancestor to save him. Her Old Ancestor replied, "Our lineage is weak. We can only rely on either the Saint Son's Lineage or the Saint Daughter's Lineage. At this moment, it seems we must choose one."
Above the void, the Old Ancestors of the various lineages, who had initially radiated imposing auras, retreated one by one, aligning themselves with the Saint Son's Lineage. However, they declared, "Yao Feng, we will not assist you in dealing with the Saint Daughter's Lineage." Yao Feng merely smiled proudly. "No need."
Soon, only Yao Qingfeng of the Saint Daughter's Lineage remained in the sky, utterly isolated and without aid. Yao Feng burst into laughter. "Yao Qingfeng, you've lost."
His gaze then shifted towards Dao Yuan Old Ancestor, who was locked in fierce combat deep within the void. Dao Yuan Old Ancestor stood tall in the firmament, his grey robes billowing, his body manifesting heaven-piercing Dao patterns. He spoke with a cold voice, "The Yao Family is cutting off its own retreat!"
Several Yao Family Old Ancestors scoffed. "Your Grand Dao Sect has nowhere left to go!" Dao Yuan Old Ancestor's face turned frigid. He roared, channeling the power of the Grand Dao Scripture to connect with heaven and earth, forming a grand cosmic force. Mysterious spirit arts surged, and the aura of the 'Dao' permeated the surroundings.
A long, ancient zither appeared in his hands. Zheng! With a lingering strum, Dao Rhyme flowed like a mighty river, and an indescribable sense of profound mystery emerged between heaven and earth, evolving into monstrous divine radiance. A phantom hand materialized, and Dao Yuan Old Ancestor reached directly for Ye Chen's body on the ground.
Several Yao Family Old Ancestors sneered, immediately activating a Yao Family Secret Art. "Dao Yuan, you won't be taking anyone today!"
Instantly, the Yao Family Old Ancestors absorbed the Grass and Wood Power from a hundred thousand miles of the Yao Family's land. Verdant green energy soared heavenward, transforming into a long river that pierced the clouds. Green light shimmered around their bodies, and a violent, surging power erupted, shaking the four directions. A majestic, awe-inspiring might filled the air!
Dao Yuan Old Ancestor roared, "When the White Robe Supreme descends, it will be the end of your Saint Son's Lineage!" The Old Ancestors of the Saint Son's Lineage scoffed. "Hahahaha! White Robe Supreme? He can't even protect himself! He's probably already dead!"
As their words faded, the Yao Family powerhouses attacked with frenzied abandon. Each strike was like a colossal sun plummeting or a star falling, illuminating the void. Boom! Boom! Boom! With every impact, the firmament trembled, space twisted, and terrifying power surged forth like an overturning ocean, vast and unstoppable.
"Pfft!" A trickle of blood escaped Dao Yuan Old Ancestor's lips as he was sent flying a thousand zhang away. Severely injured!
Dao Yuan Old Ancestor struggled to his feet in the void, clutching his chest. He suddenly sensed dozens of Yao Family elders inscribing array patterns on the ground. These arrays were incredibly profound, flowing with terrifying Dao Rhyme! Thousands of shimmering threads surged forth, brilliant and radiant, instantly illuminating the void. On the earth, numerous obscure and complex patterns appeared.
At the same time, the powerhouses from other major factions also noticed. They all sensed a terrifying spatial power! Someone cried out in alarm, "These are spatial array patterns!" Everyone was shocked. These were ultra-long-distance teleportation arrays!
Dao Yuan Old Ancestor's face turned icy. "Yao Feng! What are you doing?!" Yao Feng let out a cold laugh, pointing at Ye Chen and Ji Fuyao. He cackled sinisterly. "The Silent Destruction Old Man specifically requested Ye Chen and Ji Fuyao, to kill them. I'm merely sending them over!"
Hearing this, everyone was stunned. Who could have imagined that Yao Feng had secretly struck a deal with the Silent Destruction Sect?! The Silent Destruction Old Man had long had bounties on Ji Fuyao and Ye Chen! Previously, the White Robe Supreme's overwhelming power had prevented the Silent Destruction Old Man from succeeding. But now, with the Second Heaven and Earth Change underway, the White Robe Supreme was absent, and no one could stop Yao Feng's treacherous plan!
At this moment, Yao Qingfeng's face was frigid. "Yao Feng, are you courting death? What if the White Robe Supreme comes for you?" Yao Liuli also cried out, "Yao Feng! You're insane!"
On the other side, thump! Yao Huanhuan suddenly dropped to her knees, weeping. "Yao Feng Old Ancestor, please show mercy! Ye Chen is incredibly talented, and he carries our Yao Family bloodline! Don't kill him! Don't send him to the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone! I beg you, Old Ancestor!"
Yao Feng Old Ancestor smiled faintly. "Huanhuan, you're a good child! But you don't understand these matters. Don't concern yourself with it!" Elder Cang Li also stepped forward, attempting to dissuade him. "Yao Feng Old Ancestor, please reconsider your actions!"
Yao Feng burst into laughter. "My decision is final! You may not understand now, but I am doing a great service for the Yao Family! In the future, you will all thank me!"
As his words echoed, Yao Feng swept his sleeve, his face grim, and commanded, "Activate the array patterns!" Instantly, dozens of elders changed their spirit arts, and on the ground, the numerous array patterns flared to life.
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