84: Chapter 84 The Ye Family Celebration: Undercurrents Flow

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

The Ye Family was decorated everywhere with lanterns and colored streamers. Red silk hung from the repaired archways and main buildings, symbolizing rebirth.

The aroma of wine and meat permeated the air, and the crowd was filled with laughter and joy.

The traces left by that tragic battle were deliberately covered up, as all Ye Family Disciples were busy with the clan-wide celebration.

This celebration was held not only to celebrate the Ye Family's survival from a desperate situation, but also to announce to all clansmen and even the entire Luo City that the Ye Family had not fallen; instead, a young powerhouse had been born—Ye Tian!

The main venue for the celebration was set in the Family Martial Arts Arena. At this moment, it was filled with hundreds of small tables, piled high with fine wine and delicacies.

Ye Family Disciples, regardless of their cultivation level or whether they were from the branch or direct line, could take a seat and share in this joy.

And the topics of their conversations almost all revolved around the young man who had created a miracle.

"Have you heard? Senior Brother Ye Tian forced Tu Qianshan back with a single punch back then!"

"More than that! I saw it with my own eyes. For Senior Brother Ye Tian's final move, it was like a golden dragon was circling his body. His Aura was even more terrifying than the Clan Chief's!"

"Defeating the third level of the Ningyuan Realm while at the first level! This is enough to be recorded in the Ye Family's annals!"

"From now on, let's see who still dares to look down on our Ye Family!"

At the head seat, although Clan Chief Ye Qingtian's face was still somewhat pale and his Aura hadn't recovered, his spirit seemed exceptionally refreshed.

He had changed into a brand-new Clan Chief robe and was frequently raising his glass with the smiling Elders beside him.

His gaze occasionally swept over the young man in green robes sitting behind the first table on the lower left, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration.

Ye Tian sat there, looking a bit uncomfortable.

He was still wearing those ordinary green robes, low-key and silent, completely unlike the image of a hero people had envisioned.

Countless admiring gazes cast from all directions made him feel like he was sitting on pins and needles.

The spiritual food and delicacies placed on the table, and even the 'Hundred Herb Spiritual Brew' which was of great benefit even to Ningyuan Realm Cultivators, didn't give him much of an appetite.

During these three days, he spent most of his time in the quiet room of his courtyard healing his injuries and consolidating his cultivation.

The impact of the information brought by the chaos bead and the ring was too great; he needed time to digest it.

The roar of 'Black Shaman' filled with hatred within the ring, along with the clues of 'Canglan Realm coordinates... hidden bead,' weighed on his heart like a giant boulder.

To him, this celebration was only a brief moment of peace; the real crisis might not have even begun yet.

"Ye Tian,"

Ye Qingtian's voice came over, interrupting Ye Tian's thoughts.

The Clan Chief was seen holding a cup of wine and walking to his table under everyone's gaze.

The entire venue immediately fell silent, and everyone's eyes focused on the two of them.

Ye Tian hurriedly stood up and bowed: "Clan Chief."

Ye Qingtian reached out to steady him, a warm smile on his face: "No need for such formalities.

Today is a day of great celebration for my Ye Family, and you are our greatest contributor!

This first cup of wine, this old man toasts you on behalf of the entire clan!

Thank you for turning the tide and saving the Family from fire and water!"

After saying that, he drained the wine in his cup.

Ye Tian's heart stirred, sensing the sincerity in the Clan Chief's words. He also raised his wine cup and said respectfully: "Clan Chief, you overpraise me. Protecting the Family is the duty of every Ye Family Disciple.

Ye Tian has only fulfilled his due responsibility."

He then drank the wine in his cup as well.

"Good! Not arrogant or rash—this is the true character of a son of our Ye Family!"

Ye Qingtian nodded with satisfaction, his voice rising, "After this battle, Ye Tian's contributions are illustrious in our clan's history!

By the unanimous decision of the Council of Elders, as of today, Ye Tian is promoted to the Chief Core Disciple of the Ye Family!

He shall enjoy the treatment of an Elder, have free access to the top floor of the Scripture Pavilion, and receive priority supply of Family resources!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the venue first went silent, then erupted into even greater clamor!

Chief Core Disciple!

His status would be transcendent, second only to the Clan Chief and the Elders, making him the most powerful contender for the future Clan Chief!

Enjoying Elder treatment was even more unprecedented!

This undoubtedly elevated Ye Tian to the highest position among the Family's younger generation!

"Congratulations, Senior Brother Ye Tian!"

"Well-deserved!"

Everyone raised their glasses in congratulation, and the atmosphere became even more enthusiastic.

Grand Elder Great Elder Ye Zhengyuan, Second Elder Ye Wenshan, and others also stepped forward to toast Ye Tian.

Even the Discipline Hall Elder and others who previously had some friction with Ye Tian could only suppress their thoughts and force a smile at this moment.

Ye Tian returned the gestures one by one, but there wasn't much joy in his heart; instead, he became more clear-headed.

These honors and status were brought by strength.

He could feel that in the eyes of some young Disciples, besides admiration, there was also a hidden trace of jealousy.

A tall tree attracts the wind; he understood this principle.

After dealing with wave after wave of toasts and compliments, Ye Tian used the excuse that his injuries hadn't healed and he needed to regulate his breathing to quietly leave the main venue, walking to a quiet corner at the edge of the Martial Arts Arena.

"Why are you hiding here alone?"

A crisp and pleasant voice sounded from behind him.

Ye Tian turned around and saw that Chen Xue had followed him at some point.

She had changed out of her martial attire and was wearing a pale blue long dress. Under the moonlight, she appeared even more elegant and otherworldly, like a moonlit Fairy.

"It's too noisy inside."

Ye Tian smiled, his tone relaxing a bit.

Facing Chen Xue, he could always feel a rare sense of tranquility.

Chen Xue walked to his side, leaning against the railing as he did, and gazed at the distant lights, saying softly: "I can understand.

Being pushed to such a high position all of a sudden, the pressure must be great, right?"

Ye Tian glanced at her with some surprise, not expecting her to be so sensitive to his state of mind. He nodded and sighed: "Yeah.

I feel like the burden on my shoulders has suddenly become much heavier."

"With great power comes great responsibility."

Chen Xue turned her head and looked at him seriously, "But don't forget, you aren't alone.

Everyone in the Ye Family now sees you as a pillar, and our Chen Family will also always be your friend."

Sensing the concern in her words, Ye Tian felt a warmth in his heart and nodded: "Thank you. I understand."

The two were silent for a moment, enjoying this rare tranquility.

The evening breeze blew, bringing the faint sound of laughter from afar.

"By the way,"

Chen Xue seemed to remember something and said, "My father will be taking people back to our Family tomorrow.

Although the Black Cloud Stronghold was defeated this time, the Lin Family's foundation hasn't been harmed. The situation in Luo City will likely become even more complicated.

Father asked me to remind you to be careful of the Lin Family's revenge; they definitely won't let this go."

Ye Tian's eyes narrowed, and he said in a low voice: "Thank you, Clan Head Chen, for the reminder. I will be careful."

Sometimes enemies lurking in the shadows are more terrifying; it was indeed necessary to be on guard.

"Also," Chen Xue lowered her voice, her tone carrying a hint of curiosity, "That final strike you used to defeat Tu Qianshan seemed... very special?

I sensed a power different from ordinary true essence."

Ye Tian's heart stirred, knowing that Chen Xue had sharp perception and had likely noticed something.

After a brief hesitation, he didn't hide it completely, but didn't go into detail either: "Yes, it's a bit of Legacy I obtained in the Ye Family's Ancestral Land Secret Realm."

Chen Xue was intelligent; seeing that he didn't want to say more, she stopped asking and instead smiled: "It seems you really have quite a few secrets.

But that makes things more interesting, doesn't it?"

A flash of playfulness crossed her eyes.

Just then, a Ye Family deacon hurried over and said respectfully to Ye Tian: "Senior Brother Ye Tian, the Clan Chief and Elders invite you to the side hall for a discussion, saying there are important matters to talk about."

Ye Tian and Chen Xue looked at each other, both understanding that the 'real business' beneath this celebration was probably about to begin.

"I'll go right away." Ye Tian nodded to the deacon, then said to Chen Xue, "I'm heading over now."

Chen Xue nodded slightly: "Go ahead, be careful."

Ye Tian turned and followed the deacon toward the brightly lit core hall of the Family.

The relaxed expression on his face gradually faded, replaced by a look of gravity.

He knew that the Clan Chief and Elders summoning him at this time was definitely not just for celebration.

It was likely related to the remaining forces of the Black Cloud Stronghold and the Lin Family.