Furthermore, it's not just these families; many cultivators wandering outside were also startled upon hearing about the Ye Family and Ye Feng's deeds.

"Have you heard? The Guo Family provoked the Ye Family, which seems to be anything but ordinary. Previously, the Ye Family took them head-on and outright destroyed the Guo Family."

"What the hell! The Guo Family, the foremost first-class family, wiped out by the unknown Ye Family? Is this for real?"

"Not only the Guo Family, but the Zhang Family also sent out experts, even dispatched their peak Martial God master Zhang Wuji, yet he was still eliminated by the Ye Family's Patriarch. The Ye Family's strength is horrendous, having replaced the Guo Family as the top first-class family."

"That fierce? Why aren't we joining the Ye Family now? What are we waiting for? Opportunities like this won't last forever."

...

Within a cultivator's gathering, many decided to join the Ye Family after hearing about their formidable achievements and Ye Feng's terrifying prowess.

"Did you hear the news?"

"What news?"

"The news of the Ye Family annihilating the Guo Family. It's said that everyone from the Guo Family has been crippled and locked up in the Divine Dragon Guard Prison."

"You're not fully informed. I heard that even the peak Martial God Zhang Wuji was crippled and jailed in the Divine Dragon Guard Prison."

"What the hell! Did the Ye Family do all this? What's their origin to be so powerful?"

"Reportedly, the Ye Family has already replaced the Guo Family as the foremost first-class family and plans to host a banquet in Guo Family's former premises a month later to announce this. Those unsatisfied can challenge the Ye Family then."

"I must witness this spectacle, might even catch the Ye Family's eye and join them."

In a rural area within a mountain, a group of cultivators were also discussing these events.

Though not belonging to any family, the village is full of cultivators and quite sizable.

Led by some individuals, everyone in the village shared the same thought and wanted to attend the Ye Family's feast.

"Did you hear? Guo Family lost lives; Zhang Family lost face this time."

"Who's so badass to make Guo Family lose lives and Zhang Family lose face?"

"The Ye Family! A newly formed family merged from the Feng Family, Gong Family, and Situ Family, with a remarkably strong Patriarch who directly crippled Zhang Wuji from the Zhang Family and severed the meridians of several of their Grand Elders."

"What the hell! This fierce? Is he also a peak Martial God?"

"No! The Ye Family's Patriarch is only half-step to Martial Saint, but his strength is even more terrifying than peak Martial God."

"Zhang Family has suffered significant losses and such humiliation. They must be seething with anger now. Who knows how they'll react?"

"Anyway, nationwide, Zhang Family is counted as a laughingstock this time, becoming a joke in many people's eyes."

In a city estate, someone hosted a cultivator trade fair, likewise discussing this, attracting countless gasps.

...

This scenario played out across various regions as numerous cultivators, upon hearing about the Ye Family, wanted to join and become part of it.

Should those with potential be recruited, the Ye Family's strength would undoubtedly continue to rise.

Given some time to Ye Feng, he might even rival the Zhang Family eventually.

...

Just as everyone in the world was watching the Zhang Family's disgrace, they too received the news.

At this moment, Patriarch Zhang's face was very grim, looking at the elders with severed meridians, he angrily flipped the table.

"I'm infuriated. How dare this brat do such thing? Does he disregard my Zhang Family? I'll definitely tear him apart." He roared loudly, venting his fury.

If Ye Feng were before him, he wouldn't hesitate to tear Ye Feng apart.

"Patriarch, calm down. This kid is not simple. Even the Second Elder, armed with the Earth Demon Hidden Dragon Sword, fell to him, revealing his unfathomable strength."

"Alas! Second Elder turned into a cripple directly; our Zhang Family suffered great vitality loss, certainly Shi Family won't remain idle."

"What is the Ye Family's origin to not only vanquish the Guo Family but also possess peak Martial God-level experts, unheard of previously?"

"Damn it! Can we let him flaunt before my Zhang Family with no recourse at all?"

...

Following the Patriarch's words, an elder immediately came out to advise and analyze.

These elders were also angry indeed, but facing the Ye Family, they felt helpless.

If only dealing with the Ye Family, it seems simple enough, but with Shi Family lurking, any action would definitely invite an opportunity for Shi Family.

"Patriarch! Divine Dragon Guard is Ye Family's best friend, Shi Family their best ally. Our urgent task should be guarding against Shi Family; otherwise, they'll surely strike us hard when the time comes," reported the Third Elder with severed meridians.

"What? Shi Family became their ally too? Damn it, how could they be this damnable?" Upon hearing this, Patriarch Zhang's face darkened even more.

This was not good news for Zhang Family.

Recalling their past actions towards Shi Family, they felt chills.

Now Shi Family holds the upper hand, undoubtedly they'll reciprocate double, leaving Zhang Family vulnerable.

This left everyone in the Zhang Family frustrated, unsure how to break the predicament.

"Can we unite with the other four first-class families to break the deadlock?" After a moment of silence, Patriarch Zhang asked.

"Probably they're too afraid, Ye Family boasts a peak Martial God's strength, and the combined might of the other four first-class families is insufficient against him."

"Moreover, Ye Family is formidable, these first-class families wouldn't dare to become enemies."

"With the news going around, they're likely scared out of their wits, how could they dare agree?"

Without hesitation, the elders shook their heads, believing this impossible.

This made the Zhang Family even more anxious.

Facing such circumstances, they couldn't devise a solution.

If no method emerges, Shi Family would bully them to demise.

They weren't concerned about being a laughingstock nor about seeking revenge on the Ye Family now.

Their aim was simple: discover a way to counter Shi Family, providing Zhang Family a chance to resist.

Yet unbeknownst to them, Ye Feng's attention was still on them, ready to wipe them out anytime.

If aware, sleep would evade them further.

This predicament, akin to wolves in front and tigers behind, made Zhang Family extremely passive, with each step fraught with dangers.

At this point, Patriarch Zhang's face was beyond grim.

Had he foreseen such consequences, he absolutely wouldn't have sent Second Elder to aid Guo Family.

Now it's clear, Guo Family wasn't preserved, vitality heavily lost, and most crucially, offended an ultimate Great Demon King...

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