74: The overall situation is important. You need to reflect and stay calm.

Chu Tian's voice was like a bolt of lightning, streaking across the sky and striking everyone's minds.

The faces of some high-ranking Sect members instantly turned pale, and they subconsciously spoke out.

"Sect Master, don't be impulsive."

"Little Holy Son, be careful."

"Dangerous."

"Quick, leave!"

"Sect Master, unity is paramount. The Little Holy Son is still young and doesn't understand things."

...

A flurry of anxious voices continuously rang out.

His Third Uncle, Chu Tianyun, instantly appeared beside Chu Tian, pulling him away from Ye Tianxiong. His eyes were filled with Evil Qi, and a terrifying Aura surged forth, directly pressing down on Ye Tianxiong. In his hand appeared a deep blue great blade, its hilt a roaring white tiger, clearly his famous weapon, the Chenxing White Tiger Blade.

Buzz!

Saber Qi swept out like a raging tide, roaring towards the sky.

"Ye Tianxiong, try to move if you dare!" His voice was deep and hoarse, like the long roar of a white tiger, and the howling wind, like Saber Qi, split the vast sky in two.

Chu Tianyun immediately adopted a fighting stance. Many high-ranking Chu Family members appeared beside him, protecting Chu Tian and the pale Cloud Garment.

Their actions demonstrated the creed of an ancient Family.

That is, the younger generation is the future of the Family. Even if the opponent was an Emperor Venerable renowned on the Heavenly Rankings, many of them were not even Half-Step Emperor Venerables, and stepping onto the stage would likely be suicidal.

But they did not flinch, nor did they hesitate in the slightest, immediately flashing onto the altar.

Less than one-hundredth of a second after Chu Tian's words fell, six Grand Elders who had already ascended the arena instantly surrounded Ye Tianxiong, placing their hands on his shoulders and various parts of his back.

"Sect Master, you absolutely must not be impulsive. You are tired, please go back and rest first." The speaker was none other than Elder Duanmu, whom Chu Tian had met once when he went to Saint Emperor Peak to fight Hui Mei.

"Sect Master, the bigger picture is more important."

The other Grand Elders also spoke up, trying to dissuade Ye Tianxiong, and their spiritual senses had already enveloped Ye Tianxiong. As long as he showed the slightest sign of making a move, he would be temporarily sealed.

At the foot of the mountain, the ordinary Disciples of the Sect had already been isolated from the view, evacuated by the Heavenly Sacrificial Guards positioned on both sides of the altar.

But while their prying eyes could be temporarily blocked, their mouths could not be sealed.

Ye Tianxiong's impulsive behavior and lack of emotional control would undoubtedly spread at a terrifying speed, resulting in another significant loss to his prestige.

"What a pity!"

Chu Tian, protected by his Third Uncle and many high-ranking Chu Family members, sighed softly in his heart and put away the Heavenly Emperor's Descent Talisman he had taken from the System warehouse.

He wasn't mindlessly provoking, wanting to exchange his life for Ye Tianxiong's downfall.

He wasn't that stupid.

He deliberately provoked Ye Tianxiong because he was confident he could withdraw unharmed.

And as soon as Ye Tianxiong made a move, his position as Sect Master would immediately belong to his father, Chu Tian King.

Someone who would attack his own eight-year-old Little Holy Son in public, with such poor emotional self-control, was not qualified to be everyone's leader.

Even if Ye Tianxiong could remain in the position of Sect Master, his prestige would instantly plummet to rock bottom, existing in name only. The major top Families, Grand Elders, and high-ranking officials would immediately develop a huge distrust in his abilities.

What a pity!

Ye Tianxiong's emotional control was indeed extraordinary. In this situation, he still managed to forcibly restrain himself. Otherwise, with his Emperor Venerable-level strength, Chu Tianyun and the many Grand Elders' reaction speed would absolutely not be as fast as his, let alone protecting Chu Tian and controlling him.

And Chu Tian's age was his greatest protective charm.

At eight years old, even if his behavior was a bit unseemly or a little willful, it was all understandable.

Adults are the ones who need to be proper and considerate in all aspects of their actions.

"Everyone, please forgive me." Ye Tianxiong's eyes were bloodshot, but the Evil Qi around him gradually receded. He cupped his fists to the Grand Elders: "Tianxiong lost control of his emotions for a moment and was a bit impulsive."

The five Elders, including Elder Duanmu, shook their heads, saying nothing more. Some sighed softly, then turned and returned below the altar.

No emotions were outwardly expressed on their faces, and they said nothing, but only they knew what they were truly thinking in their hearts.

The dignified Sect Master repeatedly lost control of his emotions and did so many undignified things. Colluding with the Cihang Holy Sect and then being exposed by Heavenly Fortune Daoist, leading to the current situation, and then losing control of his emotions again, being played in the palm of a child's hand.

If he were just an ordinary high-ranking official, it wouldn't affect the big picture.

But he was the Sect Master, the leader of the Saint Heaven Sect.

"Tianxiong, there have been many sudden incidents recently. Uncle knows you're a bit anxious. First, calm your emotions and think carefully about the situation. The losses are indeed great, but they are not irreparable. I believe you can overcome this." The remaining Grand Elder patted Ye Tianxiong's shoulder.

He was one of the Grand Elders of the Ye Family, Ye Hongwu's second Elder brother, Ye Hongchen, the previous Hall Master of the Internal Affairs Hall.

"Second Uncle, I lost my composure. I will reflect on it when I go back." Ye Tianxiong loosened his clenched fists. Although there were still faint bloodshot lines in his eyes, the Evil Qi had already dissipated.

The sudden events that had occurred during this period, and the situation suddenly spiraling out of control, had indeed caused him to lose his balance. He was too eager to quickly pull the situation back on track.

Reflecting carefully, if he had remained calm, the losses would still have been significant, but they would never have reached the current extent.

As the helmsman, he indeed bore the primary responsibility.

"Things have been too smooth these past few years. Some people within the Family have indeed become overly arrogant. It's good for them to suffer a bit and endure some hardship. The main thing is that you, as the Family Head, must not be chaotic. As long as you remain in the position of Sect Master, and you are still an Emperor Venerable, with the foundation of our Ye Family, everything can still be stabilized." Ye Hongchen patted his shoulder forcefully, then turned and gave Chu Tian a cold glance before walking back below the altar.

His words were not concealed, seemingly spoken for everyone present, especially the Chu Family members.

It seemed to be telling everyone that Ye Tianxiong was still the Sect Master, holding the highest decision-making power in the Sect, and he was still an Emperor Venerable. No one should go too far. The Ye Family was still the founding Family and had the ability to overturn the table, so they should know when to stop.

"Little Tian, the matter of breaking off the engagement is of great importance, concerning the marriage alliance between our two great Families."

Ye Tianxiong seemed to have regained his composure and said in a deep voice: "Uncle knows that because of some recent events, you have opinions about Uncle, about Ye Feng, and even about the entire Ye Family. Uncle doesn't expect to immediately gain your understanding.

However, throughout history, the Ye and Chu Families, as the founding great Families of the Sect, have always arranged marriages between their direct descendants to deepen their relationship.

Our two Families, if united, both benefit; if we fight, both suffer. With the scale of our two Families, if we were to tear each other apart, it would cause immense damage to the entire Sect.

You are still young now, but due to your extremely high talent and various reasons, you have gained immense influence and a significant voice within the Family.

Uncle hopes that you will think twice before speaking and acting."

Ye Tianxiong's voice was low: "The engagement between Ye Feng and Cloud Garment is known throughout the Hengtian Continent and has a huge impact on both Families. It cannot be simply broken off with just a few words from you.

Uncle's words don't count, your words don't count, and even Ye Feng and Cloud Garment themselves, their words don't count.

Unless there is a major reason, otherwise, breaking off an engagement requires the approval of the Elder Council of the Sect and the recognition of the five great Families before it can be announced to the world in the name of the Sect.

During my years as Sect Master, I have worked tirelessly and brought the Sect to its recognized position as the strongest Sect on the continent.

If the outside world were to believe that the relationship between the two major founding Families within my Saint Heaven Sect has completely broken down, it would stir up endless waves, even tsunamis, and the interests of the Sect would suffer immense losses..."