The mountains were upside down.
Immense auras suppressed the entire scene.
Inspiring surging emotions in countless people.
The arrival of Saint Realm powerhouses had pushed the atmosphere of the day to its peak.
Ye Longlin looked at the people around him, a smile appearing at the corner of his lips.
"Our people have searched everything around. Ye Longlin, you wouldn't be without backup, would you?"
Wu Xing Teng narrowed his eyes, disbelief flickering within them.
He himself knew that Ye Longlin couldn't possibly be without backup. It was almost impossible. Moreover, this matter involved significant implications.
Even the Hall of Honor would intervene!
Ye Longlin merely gave him a look that suggested he should experience it himself, then ignored him.
"Ye Longlin, our Wu family recognizes your exceptional talent and outstanding aptitude. If you are willing to change your surname to Wu today, you will enjoy all the resources of the Wu family. The Wu family will definitely propel you to the Saint Realm!"
"This is an honor bestowed upon you by our Wu family, a gift of fortune that you should be grateful for."
This statement immediately caused an uproar.
The Wu family was actually recruiting someone who had killed their young master?
Many people's eyes turned envious. Being accepted by the Wu family, even as an adopted member, was a level unreachable by ordinary people.
One had to realize that for an reclusive family like the Wu family to cultivate a young Dao Realm expert was a testament to their strength.
Ye Longlin looked up at the speaker, casually picking at his ear: "Is that the Wu family's intention?"
The speaker was extremely impatient but still replied, "My intention."
Ye Longlin slapped out, his martial energy instantly condensing into a massive palm print that flew out, sending the speaker flying.
"So arrogant, you are finally starting to act like a reclusive family. However, what makes you think your Wu family is worth me joining?"
"Even your meticulously cultivated young master died by my hand without any ability to resist. Do you think reclusive families are that formidable?"
"You call yourselves reclusive families, but it's more accurate to say that Great Xia prohibits your unauthorized appearance, and Great Xia pushes you aside, thus reaching an agreement with you. Do you truly believe... that by calling yourselves reclusive families, you can deny this fact?"
This was practically an open mockery of all reclusive families, a blanket insult.
"Scoundrel, how dare you attack me! You are truly seeking death!"
The speaker was the Ninth Elder of the Wu family, also a peak Dao Realm existence. Having failed to break through to the Dao Realm, he had come out this time hoping to find an opportunity to advance.
As an elder of the Wu family, he had extensive authority, naturally allowing him to recruit talented young people on behalf of the Wu family.
But who would have expected Ye Longlin to be so unappreciative of the offer?
"It seems that the comfort of these past years has made you too complacent."
Another voice echoed through the air.
Three old men clad in white robes appeared in the sky.
"I am Ye Zheng Chun."
"Ye Zheng Gang."
"Ye Zheng Qi."
With the appearance of these three, everyone present felt their breathing become strained.
The Old Ancestors of the Ye family had arrived!
Including these three, the number of Saint Realm experts present now exceeded four!
Two Saint Realm experts from the Ye family, two from the Wu family!
And dozens of peak Dao Realm cultivators!
Ye Zheng Chun, Ye Zheng Gang, and Ye Zheng Qi were brothers, but Ye Zheng Chun and Ye Zheng Gang were both Saint Realm powerhouses. Only Ye Zheng Qi had failed in his attempt to reach the Saint Realm.
The path to the Saint Realm was by no means simple.
"Ye Longlin, your doom is sealed today!"
Disbelief and killing intent filled their gazes as they looked at Ye Longlin.
In an instant.
Ye Zheng Chun flicked his finger, a casual movement for him, but for those below the Saint Realm, it was akin to having half a foot already in the gates of hell.
A blade of light suddenly appeared, carrying the might of a Saint Realm expert, and plummeted down.
Even those watching from afar could clearly feel the heart-stopping terror emanating from the blade light, and gasps of shock erupted incessantly.
"Truly seeking death."
Ye Zheng Gang also shook his head slightly, unconcerned, and simply threw a punch, nothing more.
Instantly, sand and stones flew, and countless people watched Ye Longlin, hoping he could withstand these two attacks. However, these were not attacks that ordinary individuals could withstand, especially given they were from Saint Realm experts.
"My disciple, who dares to harm him even a little?"
Before he could even speak, a ray of golden light flared brightly in the sky.
After Patriarch Chen's voice descended, he waved his hand, dispelling the two attacks that were considered fatal.
This act immediately sent the tens of thousands of onlookers into a frenzy.
His reinforcements had arrived!
"Patriarch Chen!"
Ye Zheng Chun narrowed his eyes, his gaze filled with uncertainty.
He had no idea at what level this veteran powerhouse currently resided.
The Saint Realm had nine layers, each a heaven apart.
Every step was a chasm.
"When did it become your turn to discipline my disciple? Do you truly consider me to be mere decoration?"
Patriarch Chen snorted, a hint of killing intent appearing in his eyes.
This old teacher, after stepping onto the path of martial arts, had only shown killing intent once before, and that was when his student was treated unfairly. This time, it was for Ye Longlin.
"Patriarch Chen, since you are old, you should be enjoying your retirement. If you were to die, it would be a great loss."
Ye Zheng Chun narrowed his eyes and threatened, his meaning unmistakable.
Patriarch Chen chuckled: "You mean, you can bully the young while we can only endure it?"
"Ye Zheng Chun, if anyone excels at double standards, it's you. You old fellow are just like you were back then. If I recall correctly, back then, someone forcibly pursued a woman, who turned out to be from a commoner family with a Dao Realm expert. He slapped you into a wall. At that time... who was it that wet their pants from fear?"
"Was it you? Wasn't it you? Ah, I'm getting old, my memory is failing. I've forgotten such an important matter."
Patriarch Chen's cultivation seemed to operate like a cheat code. With a mere spoken word, a light screen materialized in the sky, projecting the conflict from that year.
Ye Zheng Chun's expression instantly darkened. He had only two embarrassing moments in his life, and this was one of them. He never expected that his words could manifest reality to such an extent!
It seemed he had underestimated him!
A single Saint Realm layer did not seem capable of reaching such a level.
What realm was this old fellow truly in?
With apprehension growing in his heart, Ye Zheng Chun no longer wished to act. The other party had an elder whose depth was unfathomable, and the surrounding crowd were all familiar faces.
If a battle erupted, no one knew what it would devolve into.
If they lost, it would be troublesome.
But... what if they won?
"What exactly do you want?"
"I'm telling you, the Ye family and the Wu family both have bottom lines. You had best not cross them, or today, we'll all perish together!"