578: Chapter 578 Mutiny

In another courtyard of the Tang Estate.

"Father, what did you say?!"

Tang Jin looked at his father in shock, his eyes filled with disbelief.

His father, Tang Sect, was the Great Elder of the Tang Family.

Tang Sect said expressionlessly, "I said, it's time for a change in the Tang Family."

Tang Jin's expression became incredibly colorful. "This... how can this be?"

He never expected that his own father would actually harbor intentions of rebellion!

This was madness!

Tang Sect patted his shoulder and said earnestly, "Xiao Jin, I have been planning for so many years just to pave the way for you. Now, the time has come. You can take the position of Head of the Family."

Tang Jin's expression was a bit complicated. "But... this, I'm not ready yet..."

Tang Sect said in a low voice, "Does everything have to wait until you're ready? Life doesn't work that way."

Hearing this, Tang Jin asked tentatively and cautiously, "Father, you... when did you start having such thoughts?"

Tang Sect snorted coldly. "That fellow Tang Ren is not my equal at all, yet he was able to become the Family Head. What right does he have?"

Tang Ren was the current Head of the Tang Family and also Tang Chao's father.

Tang Jin became even more worried. "But... the Ancestor is still here."

Tang Sect sneered, "Don't worry. I've already come up with a countermeasure for that old geezer. He is no longer a threat!"

Over the years, he had stayed close to the Ancestor specifically to poison him. He had done so stealthily, and the Ancestor was already halfway to his grave.

Furthermore, he had colluded with the Sect Master of the Poison Sect. With their combined forces, the Tang Family was practically in the palm of his hand!

Tang Sect looked at the hesitant Tang Jin and said with frustration, "What? Are you afraid?"

Tang Jin chickened out a bit. "Father, this is too big a deal! It's a capital offense! How about you give me a bit more time? I'm sure I can take the position of Family Head from Tang Chao."

Tang Sect snorted. "Impossible! Do you think the family giving you a few tasks means they're grooming you for the position of Family Head? You're nothing more than a pawn to them!"

"In this Council of Elders, besides a few of us, no one wants you to be the Family Head!"

Hearing this, Tang Jin's face immediately turned unsightly.

Tang Sect said calmly, "Now that the arrow is on the string, it must be fired. No matter what you choose, you will be an enemy of the Tang Family. Besides, the time to strike has arrived!"

"The army of the Poison Sect is already at our gates!"

Tang Jin's pupils constricted. "The Poison Sect?!"

He never expected that his father would actually collude with the Poison Sect!

This power was equal in strength to the Tang Family and even possessed a Quasi-Saint level powerhouse!

If something happened to the Tang Family Ancestor, the Poison Sect would be invincible!

Thinking of this, Tang Jin suddenly saw hope.

"If the Poison Sect is willing to help us, then it's worth a try!" Tang Jin's heart settled.

Tang Sect laughed. "Good! In that case, we shall force a showdown immediately!"

Swish, swish, swish!

As soon as he finished speaking, several figures suddenly appeared in the courtyard!

Tang Jin said in surprise, "Third Clan Elder, Fifth Clan Elder, Sixth Clan Elder, and Eighth Clan Elder?"

These old men were all Clan Elder-level figures of the Tang Family. Not only that, more than ten secret guards of the Tang Family had been turned by the Great Elder!

There were a total of over twenty Tenth Rank combatants present!

This was already nearly half of the Tang Family's strength!

Tang Jin was shaken, shocked by his father's handiwork.

He had actually instigated so many people to rebel, and even Tang Jin hadn't known. It was simply outrageous!

Tang Sect's eyes burned with fervor. "Everyone, the time has come. It's time for a change in the Tang Family!"

"Let's go!"

Immediately, Tang Sect led his group and charged toward the Tang Family ancestral home!

Powerful auras shook the void!

The entire Tang Family was alarmed!

An external enemy invasion?

Just then, several auras appeared, blocking Tang Sect and his group's path.

It was the commander of the Zhou Family guards, Tang Yin.

He scanned Tang Sect and the others, saying in a deep voice, "Great Elder, causing such a commotion within the Tang Family territory, what are you trying to do?"

Tang Sect stared at him expressionlessly, then without any nonsense, said, "Kill!"

Boom!

Several figures rushed out from behind him, charging toward Tang Yin and his men!

"You! You're rebelling?!" Tang Yin's expression changed drastically as he shouted in anger.

But Tang Sect's men saw no need to explain anything to him and immediately unleashed their strongest attacks!

Tang Yin and his men were no match at all and were quickly cut down!

Having broken through the guards' defense, Tang Sect proceeded without hindrance!

Everyone in the Tang Family was filled with horror.

Is the Great Elder really rebelling?

"Tang Jin! What are you doing?!"

A thunderous shout rang out, carrying endless anger and killing intent!

Tang Sect and the others were forced to a halt, their gazes narrowing.

Ahead, Tang Ren was already waiting with a group of powerhouses.

They had sensed the Great Elder's mutiny as it began and had gathered here.

The Great Elder stared at Tang Ren and sneered, "What am I doing? Tang Ren, isn't it obvious? This old man is rebelling!"

Tang Ren's expression was cold. "Tang Sect, you have betrayed the Tang Family and the Ancestor. Your crimes are heinous!"

"Haha... Hahaha! Ridiculous! Talking about betraying the Tang Family... once I've killed you all, the Tang Family will still be the Tang Family, except..." Tang Sect's smile gradually turned sinister. "...it will be my Tang Family!"

Tang Ren shouted angrily, "How dare you?!"

Tang Sect suddenly pointed at Tang Ren in a rage, his face contorted. "Shut the hell up! Tang Ren, I've tolerated you for long enough! You're a piece of trash, what right do you have to be the Family Head? Whether it's talent or strength, I'm superior to you! The position of Family Head should have been mine!"

Tang Ren's face remained calm. "So, you harbor resentment because of this... But Tang Sect, colluding with outsiders to deal with your own kin is the act of a scoundrel! Do you have no respect for the Ancestor?"

Tang Sect laughed loudly. "The Ancestor? He's just like you! During the struggle for the Family Head position back then, my strength surpassed yours, yet in the end, you were the one who took the seat. You don't think I've forgotten, do you?"

Tang Ren sighed. "Why must it be like this? The Ancestor let me be the Family Head because he felt your personality was unsuitable for managing the family. Why can't you understand the Ancestor's intentions?"

"Understand my foot! If you hadn't become the Family Head, you'd be anxious too! Enough talk! Tang Ren, if you obediently hand over the position of Family Head today and submit, I might consider sparing your life."

Tang Sect issued his final ultimatum.

Tang Ren snorted. "In that case, let's fight. Today, I shall also clean house for the Tang Family!"

"Heh, just with you?"

Tang Sect suddenly took a step forward.

Boom!

A violent aura erupted instantly!

Tang Sect threw a fierce punch toward Tang Ren!

Tang Ren snorted. "I am no longer the man I was back then!"

He waved his hand, and a powerful force collided with the opponent's fist print!

In an instant, the entire Tang Family began to tremble!

At the same time, in the starry sky outside the Tang Family, the people of the Poison Sect also felt this power.

The Sect Master of the Poison Sect, Nan Zhou, curled his lips. "Move out!"