Thus, Xiao Yuanshan spoke to Xiao Tianyu: "You...what do you mean?"

"I told you I'd make you live forever in nightmares, enduring endless despair!" Xiao Tianyu replied calmly.

"Enough!" At that moment, a deep voice rang out, deafening.

Swish, swish, swish~

Many gazes turned to see an elderly man with white hair and a youthful complexion stepping out from the Xiao Family's hall.

This person walked with an effortless grace, exuding no aura. He seemed ordinary, yet terrifying, his entire being imposing, especially his eyes, which seemed to pierce through everyone.

"It's the patriarch!" exclaimed a Xiao Family disciple, "The patriarch has been in seclusion for over a year, and now he emerges tonight. It seems it's because of Xiao Yun!"

"So, will the patriarch make a move against Xiao Yun? If so, what will be the outcome?"

"A mere lift of his hand and he could crush him!"

Many commented: "But tonight, Xiao Yun has performed so outstandingly. At such a young age, he managed to subdue the clan leader. With such a talented prodigy in the Xiao Family, will the patriarch really act against him?"

"Moreover, with such extraordinary talent, the Xiao Family hasn't seen anyone like him in millennia. Perhaps the patriarch may appreciate such talent, and Xiao Yun is of the direct bloodline!"

"..."

Indeed, this was the Xiao Family's patriarch, Xiao Wancheng, a Celestial Realm expert. His seclusion was undoubtedly to advance his Martial Arts Cultivation, aspiring to reach the legendary Saint Heaven Realm.

Moreover, Xiao Wancheng was nearing three hundred years old.

A Celestial Realm expert's lifespan is just three hundred years. If he doesn't advance further in his martial path, in ten years, it would mark his death anniversary.

Of course, if fate allowed him to step into the Saint Heaven Realm, his lifespan would increase by two hundred years.

Put simply, the rumored Saint Heaven Realm expert would have a five-hundred-year lifespan, but few in the Ancient Martial Realm have crossed this threshold. At least in Fengzhou City, no Saint Heaven Realm superpower has appeared.

Considering Fengzhou City has four dominant families, if any of them had a Saint Heaven Realm expert, they would likely engulf the other three families, becoming the true supreme existence of Fengzhou City.

At this moment, Xiao Tianyu turned his gaze, staring at Xiao Wancheng, but his dark eyes remained unperturbed, as if Xiao Wancheng's presence was insignificant to him.

"Patriarch, please, stand by me. This child is outrageous, forcing me to kneel before him..."

"Silence!" Before Xiao Yuanshan could finish, Xiao Wancheng abruptly interrupted, then turned his gaze to Xiao Tianyu, continuing, "You are Xiao Yun, cast out from the Xiao Family fifteen years ago?"

"Yes!" Xiao Tianyu said no more.

"May I see you as you truly are?" Xiao Wancheng asked.

"You're not worthy!" Xiao Tianyu replied indifferently.

Fifteen years ago, even if the Xiao Family patriarch didn't meddle in that matter, Xiao Tianyu had no good impression of him. The day Xiao Tianyu was abandoned, Xiao Wancheng did not stand up for him, so to Xiao Tianyu, everyone in the Xiao Family was his enemy.

Not worthy?

However, when these words were spoken by Xiao Tianyu, everyone's eyes widened in shock. The man before them was the patriarch, the true supreme of the Xiao Family, yet Xiao Tianyu said he wasn't worthy? Wasn't worthy?

Was this Xiao Tianyu's arrogance, or did he indeed have such grounds for arrogance? Only Xiao Tianyu knew for sure.

Just when everyone thought the patriarch was about to get angry, Xiao Wancheng laughed, his smile extremely gentle, like a kind grandfather beaming at his grandson.

It's no surprise, given Xiao Tianyu's current cultivation, it was enough to make Xiao Wancheng set aside past grievances and mend fences. After all, having such a prodigy in the Xiao Family was rare, and he didn't want to let it go.

Furthermore, Xiao Tianyu, at such a young age, was already a Celestial Realm expert, and there was always the chance he could reach the legendary Saint Heaven Realm in the future.

Once he stepped in, the entire Fengzhou City would be the Xiao Family's domain.

Then, Xiao Wancheng, smiling, spoke: "Yun'Er, I know you harbor deep-seated hatred for the Xiao Family, but this is your root, impossible to erase. The saying goes, blood is thicker than water. Today, I can overlook the events at the Xiao Family, and offer you the position of clan leader. With this, the Xiao Family will be your domain, what do you think?"

"What?"

"Overlook it, and henceforth, the Xiao Family is his domain?"

"What is going on?"

"So, despite his outrageous acts, the patriarch won't hold him accountable?"

Many in the Xiao Family expressed astonishment, but after thinking it over, they felt at ease. After all, Xiao Tianyu's performance was so outstanding, being a peak-level existence at such a young age. Just based on this, the patriarch wouldn't abandon such a prodigy.

However, Xiao Yuanshan's expression turned grim. He was the clan leader of the Xiao Family, and if Xiao Tianyu were to take the clan leader's position, then where would that leave him?

"Patriarch, you cannot..."

"Silence!" Xiao Wancheng shouted, "The deeds of fifteen years ago were your doing. Now, Yun'Er's revenge is your just desserts. If you dare to speak further, don't blame me for crippling your cultivation!"

Upon hearing this, countless hearts trembled. In this world where martial strength reigns supreme, what of direct lineage and kinship? Without strength, one is still trampled upon.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuanshan's face turned ashen.

"Isn't such a performance rather farcical?" At this moment, Xiao Tianyu spoke indifferently: "Overlook the past? The clan leader's position of the Xiao Family? Utterly ridiculous!"

Xiao Tianyu continued: "Do you think I care about the mere position of clan leader? You wish to resolve past grudges with this position, do you think I will accept?"

"..." As these words left his mouth, many found themselves speechless. Did he refuse?

The position of clan leader of the Xiao Family was a position coveted by many, yet now Xiao Yun refused it. Does he truly not value this supreme position?

Hm?

Xiao Wancheng's brows slightly furrowed, clearly surprised as well.

Still, Xiao Wancheng did not grow angry. He smiled and said, "This is your chance, I'll give you three days to consider it thoroughly!"

"No need!" Suddenly, Xiao Tianyu's voice turned cold: "I can answer you right now, the mere position of clan leader, I do not set my eyes on it. To think that this position could resolve fifteen years of my hatred, you are too naive!"

Rejecting the good intentions, embracing the punitive measures.

Many Xiao Family experts were taken aback, as the patriarch personally offered him a position, should he not be grateful? Yet, they had not expected him to be so insensible.

At this moment, Xiao Wancheng's expression also turned cold, the formerly kind gaze turning sharp.

Then, Xiao Wancheng said: "I will give you one more opportunity, are you willing to let go of the past and once again be part of the Xiao Family?"

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