Chapter 187 The Current Situation of the Yun Family

Sword Twenty-Two unleashed its power, a long river of Sword Qi cleaving heaven and earth as it descended.

Wherever it passed, the Void Realm shattered, far surpassing the limits of a Core Formation Realm Cultivator.

The combined attack of the seventeen was instantly shredded by the endless Sword Qi. Tan Zhen and the others, seeing this, were as if struck by lightning, their bodies thrown back hundreds of feet, vomiting blood incessantly.

Sword Twenty-Two was unstoppable, a sky-blotting expanse of sword light instantly devouring the group.

A fierce wind arose, whipping up a bloody rain that swept across the earth. The vast assembly ground fell deathly silent, so quiet one could hear the sound of a river several miles away.

The numerous observing Cultivators seemed petrified as they stared at the sky. Only Ye Fan remained standing, sword in hand. The other seventeen had all perished under Sword Twenty-Two.

With a single move, Ye Fan had defeated seventeen Core Formation Realm Cultivators and slaughtered the Grand Elders of the major powers in Liefeng Prefecture.

"All... all dead?!"

Mei Linger's gaze was vacant, utterly unable to believe what she had just witnessed.

Even though she hailed from the top-tier Ancient Sword Sect and had seen countless Prodigies and Great Powers, someone as monstrous as Ye Fan was a first for her.

The might of Ye Fan's single sword strike was enough to make all the Sword Immortals of the world pale in comparison. She even doubted that, in terms of pure swordsmanship alone, even a Nascent Soul Realm Great Power might not necessarily surpass Ye Fan.

A multitude of conflicting emotions filled Mei Linger's heart. She recalled her previous mockery and threats towards Ye Fan, but now it seemed she herself was the true clown.

Ye Fan's strength far surpassed the limits of the hidden dragon ranking, enough to make a name for himself by stepping over the older generation of Cultivators.

Once news of today's battle spread, the Central Continent was bound to be in an uproar.

As for the two beauties, Zhu Zhu and Wang Yuyan, their hearts fluttered wildly at this moment, their minds filled with the image of Ye Fan's invincible figure.

"A true man should be just like this."

However, compared to the excitement and agitation of Mei Linger and the other women, Ji Rulie and the group of Prodigies looked ashen-faced, with some even breaking down in tears on the spot.

Those who died were all Core Formation Realm Experts from various Sects and families. Now that Ye Fan had slaughtered them all, the overall strength of the entire Liefeng Prefecture would likely regress by several decades.

Although the murderer was right before their eyes, no one dared to entertain even a hint of a thought of revenge. They even harbored a faint worry that Ye Fan might decide to wipe them all out.

Yet, Ye Fan merely swept a glance over the crowd, finally letting his gaze rest on Mei Linger and her sister. He smiled and waved at the two of them, then turned and left the venue directly.

Ye Fan had come here solely to heal his injuries. Taking action against that bunch had been a last resort forced upon him.

Now that his injuries were fully healed, he had no reason to stay.

To avoid implicating the Mei Family further, he left without saying goodbye. Little did he know this very action would lead to another misunderstanding.

"He's waving at me?!"

Zhu Zhu and Wang Yuyan both almost had this thought simultaneously, feeling for a moment as if their breathing had stopped.

By the time they reacted and wanted to chase after him, Ye Fan's figure had long since vanished beyond the horizon. They could only curse themselves for being half a beat too slow.

For Ye Fan, whether it was the Mei Family or the Qilin Assembly, they were merely minor episodes. What truly worried him was Yun Li's safety.

Although her life tablet remained intact so far, given how much time had passed, he dared not let his guard down for a single day until he saw Yun Li again.

He had long since inquired about the route to Lizhou City in Canglan Prefecture. Ye Fan flew at full speed, switching between Teleportation Arrays, forcefully cutting the originally three-day journey in half.

"Lizhou City... I finally see it."

Looking at the distant city gates, Ye Fan could finally relax slightly. He strode into the city to find the location of the Yun Family.

However, the Yun Family at this moment was a scene of impending storm. Many core members were gathered in the main hall, each face grim and unsightly.

"Second Brother, is there still no news from the Zhou Family and the others?"

The head of the Yun Family, Yun Shan, appeared to be in his forties or fifties. He had sharp eyebrows and fierce eyes, a very robust appearance, and his cultivation had even reached the Fifth Level of Core Formation Realm. He could be considered a renowned expert within Canglan Prefecture.

The man seated beside him looked somewhat younger. Their appearances bore some resemblance, but their temperaments were completely different; this man had more the air of a frail scholar.

At the mention of those fellows from the Zhou Family, Yun Hao gnashed his teeth in hatred, stating bluntly that despite their fine words, they had taken no concrete action, clearly intending to stand by and watch.

Hearing this, Yun Shan seemed to age over a decade in an instant, even his temples sprouting streaks of gray hair.

With the deadline from the Luo Family fast approaching, the Yun Family, knowing they were no match, had made two preparations. On one hand, they arranged for non-combatant clan members to evacuate for safety. On the other, they attempted to rally allies to oppose the Luo Family.

Unfortunately, in any world, adding flowers to brocade is always far easier than delivering charcoal in snowy weather.

All those past friends who swore brotherhood and the families they cooperated with changed their tunes the moment they heard it was about confronting the Luo Family.

Although their words sounded pleasant—swearing blood oaths to advance and retreat together—in reality, they showed no movement at all, clearly unwilling to wade into these muddy waters.

The Yun Family currently could muster a total of three Core Formation Realm Experts, with fewer than a hundred Foundation Establishment Realm clan members. This lineup was undoubtedly far shabbier compared to the Luo Family, which dominated Lizhou City.

"Elder Brother, is there truly no other way?"

The thought of abandoning their home and fleeing Lizhou City made Yun Hao's expression even darker.

"Difficult. Although this continent is vast, the various powers have long since solidified into a rigid structure. Pulling one hair moves the whole body. Finding another safe haven is by no means easy."

After hearing this, Yun Hao could only let out a long sigh. "By the time, Lier and the others should have long since reached Wushuang City. If all goes smoothly, even if our Yun Family truly cannot escape this calamity, our descendants can still branch out and flourish."

The Yun Family had originally considered relocating the entire clan to Wushuang City, but they were reluctant to give up their established base in Lizhou City. No one was willing to take that step until the last possible moment.

But now it seemed they should have abandoned any wishful thinking from the start. Even if it meant bleeding and cutting flesh, they should have left early.

"Enough. I will draft a letter to the Luo Family. Our Yun Family surrenders. We will relocate our entire clan from Lizhou City."

As these words fell, gloom and despair descended upon the Yun Family. Generations of foundation were destroyed in an instant, yet they were utterly helpless, all because the other side had a Ninth Level of the Core Formation Realm expert standing guard.

Just as Yun Shan was about to pick up his brush to write the letter, a servant hurried in to report.

"Family Head, there is a man named Ye Fan outside requesting an audience. He claims to be from the Southwest continent, Young Miss Yun Li's Senior Brother."

"Lier's Senior Brother?"

The two brothers were taken aback, clearly not processing it immediately.

Not long ago, Yun Li had rushed home in a hurry, infuriating her father, Yun Hao, to no end.

He had written letters to his daughter precisely to settle affairs and warn her not to return.

Yet this girl had braved dangers and hardships to come back, leaving him, her father, both moved and angry.

He knew little about his daughter's affairs within her Sect and couldn't immediately discern the purpose of this Senior Brother's visit.

"Could it be reinforcements sent by the Joyous Union Sect?"

Thinking of this, Yun Hao's eyes lit up, and he immediately shared this thought with his elder brother.

"Right! The Joyous Union Sect is, after all, one of the Nine Great Sects of the Southwest continent. A starved camel is still bigger than a horse; sending a few Core Formation Realm Cultivators shouldn't be a problem."