301: Conflict arose with the Shangguan family

Shangguan Qian had recruited a live-in husband. Although his strength was average, their son, Zhao Xuanyi, had reached the eighth stage of the God Venerable Realm at only twenty-four years old; his talent was quite extraordinary.

Shangguan Jinglong was somewhat surprised, "Oh? When did he break through to the eighth stage of the God Venerable Realm?"

“Last month. He is currently continuing to stabilize his Realm and will remain in closed-door cultivation for another month.”

“Good! Then we'll let them compete against each other when the time comes. Jinghu won't have any objections either; everyone wants the strongest person to go into battle.”

“Thank you, Father!” Shangguan Qian said with joy.

Outer God Realm

Zhu Renzhou and the others learned that the Shangguan Family, an Ancient Clan from the Inner God Realm, had warned the Tian Yue Sect and several other forces not to make any moves against the Jiang Alliance. Everyone found it quite unbelievable! They were originally very worried that those forces would come looking for trouble, but they hadn't expected Jiang Ye to resolve it so quickly.

Under Zhu Renzhou's management, the Jiang Alliance developed rapidly. Many low-level forces began to establish connection Magic Arrays with the Jiang Alliance, choosing it as their first stop on their way to the Divine Realm.

Seven days later

Inside the Shangguan Family's cultivation room, Jiang Ye sent a Soul transmission to Shangguan Tianhong, asking for another five million Mid-Grade Spirit Stones for the three of them. Upon receiving this news, Shangguan Tianhong could not make the decision himself and hurried to inform Shangguan Startling Tiger.

Shangguan Startling Tiger also frowned upon hearing this news, saying, “Did those one million Mid-Grade Spirit Stones really get used up that quickly?”

“They really have been used up. In particular, Jiang Ye's absorption and refinement speed is more than a hundred times faster than a normal person's.”

“What kind of Cultivation Technique is he practicing that allows for such a terrifying refinement speed?”

“I'm not sure, it's completely untraceable! So what do we do now? Do we give the five million Mid-Grade Spirit Stones or not?”

Shangguan Startling Tiger thought for a moment and said, “I'll go find the Clan Chief first and discuss it before making a decision.”

Inside a study

Shangguan Startling Tiger found Shangguan Jinglong and explained Jiang Ye's situation to him.

Shangguan Jinglong said, “Five million Mid-Grade Spirit Stones! That's no small amount. It's better to call an emergency meeting first to see everyone's opinion.”

Soon, the core members of the Shangguan Family arrived at the meeting hall. When everyone learned about the five million Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, they were all very surprised! Immediately, they all expressed their opposition.

Shangguan Qian said, “They have already consumed one million Mid-Grade Spirit Stones. If we don't give them any more Spirit Stones and they refuse to fight when the time comes, what will we do?”

The Family's Grand Elder, Shangguan Mo, said, “After using so many Spirit Stones, how can they just say they won't fight? If he cannot take first place when the time comes, we will subject the three of them to the death penalty!”

Shangguan Jinglong said, “Tianhong, why don't you call him over so everyone can speak clearly face-to-face.”

“Alright!” Shangguan Tianhong hadn't expected this kind of turn of events. First place among the five Ancient Clans was clearly within their grasp, but now there was a high possibility it would be ruined.

In less than a moment, Jiang Ye arrived. Seeing so many core members of the Shangguan Family, he roughly understood their decision.

“Since you cannot provide me with sufficient Spirit Stone resources and I cannot currently achieve a Breakthrough, then our cooperation ends here!”

Shangguan Mo said, “Hmph! Ends here? You're dreaming! Not only must you take first place for our Shangguan Family, but you must also return the previous one million Mid-Grade Spirit Stones. If you don't have them, then stay in my Shangguan Family as a slave and do whatever you are told!”

Jiang Ye smiled and said, “Fine! I'll take first place for you, and then be a slave in your Shangguan Family! If there's nothing else, then I won't disturb your Shangguan Family's core meeting.”

Everyone was startled. These words, which seemed like submission, actually hid a murderous intent! The key was that Jiang Ye's growth was too fast; having now made an enemy of him, the future consequences were somewhat unimaginable.

“Wait!” Shangguan Broadsword called out to him, saying, “Little friend Jiang, five million Mid-Grade Spirit Stones is indeed too much. This is already equivalent to an entire year's expenses for my whole Shangguan Family.”

Jiang Ye said, “Understandable. I'll be heading out first!” After saying that, he walked out.

“Little friend Jiang... Sigh!!” Immediately, Shangguan Broadsword looked at the Grand Elder and said, “Have you considered the consequences of what you just said?”

Shangguan Mo said, “A person from a low-level domain, although he has a bit of talent, won't be able to stir up any waves!”

“He defeated someone at the eighth stage of the God Venerable Realm with a single strike while only at the ninth stage of the Divine Sovereign Realm, and you call that 'a bit of talent'? Even in the entire Divine Realm, how many people in this generation can do that?”

When everyone heard this, they realized it made sense. Shangguan Jinglong said, “Then how does everyone think we should handle this? If we wait until his wings are fully grown, our Shangguan Family will definitely be in big trouble!”

Shangguan Mo said, “Then why don't we just kill him directly after he finishes the Slot Competition!”

Suddenly, Shangguan Tianhong said, “As of today, I announce my withdrawal from the Shangguan Family. I hope the Clan Chief will grant this!”

“What!” Everyone was shocked! They all wondered if they had misheard.

Shangguan Startling Tiger said, “Tianhong! What's wrong with you?”

“I don't want to die so early, it's that simple!”

Shangguan Mo said, “As the second greatest Genius of the Shangguan Family, to actually be afraid of someone from a low-level domain, you are not fit to be a member of an Ancient Clan!”

Shangguan Tianhong suddenly laughed loudly, “Hahaha, Shangguan Mo, death is at your doorstep and you don't even know it! Now you want to drag the entire Shangguan Family down with you? Grandfather, let our whole Family branch leave the Shangguan Family, otherwise we will all be buried with them.”

Shangguan Startling Tiger was instantly alarmed. Shangguan Tianhong was famous for his intelligence; he must have learned some secret, otherwise he wouldn't say such things!

Shangguan Mo said, “Shangguan Tianhong! Stop your alarmist talk here. How could the foundation of my Shangguan Family be shaken by someone from a low-level domain!”

Shangguan Jinglong said, “Tianhong, what exactly do you know? You might as well say it directly.”

“Jiang Ye is a person who will never be threatened by anyone. Almost everyone who has threatened him has had their clan exterminated...”

“This is bad! Those three people have suddenly disappeared!” An Elder responsible for monitoring Jiang Ye's group rushed in.

“What? We have a Magic Array covering the entire Shangguan Family. If they left, it's impossible for the Magic Array not to have reacted,” Shangguan Mo shouted loudly.

Shangguan Lei said, “Then where have they gone now?”

Shangguan Jinglong looked at Shangguan Tianhong and asked, “Tianhong, where do you think they could have gone?”

Shangguan Tianhong shook his head and said, “The Cultivation Techniques of those few people are all very strange. Even escaping without alerting the Magic Array is not impossible.”

“Do you think there is any way to remedy this?”

“You won't be able to do it, so there's no use in me saying it.”

“You might as well say it and see!”

Shangguan Mo said, “Our Shangguan Family has three Old Ancestors at the God King Realm presiding over us. I really don't understand what you are afraid of!”

Shangguan Tianhong said to Shangguan Startling Tiger, “Grandfather! Trust me this time. I guarantee with my life that Jiang Ye will definitely not go easy on the Shangguan Family. This person's murderous nature is second to none. When he returns to the Shangguan Family, many people will surely die, and even extermination of the clan is possible!”

Hearing Shangguan Tianhong's words, although they didn't believe Jiang Ye would have this kind of ability, they still had some ominous premonitions. Just like that, the Shangguan Family's meeting ended on a sour note.

Inside a secret room of the Shangguan Family

Jiang Ye's group of three and Shangguan Qian's husband, Zhao Yunshu, were in a secret discussion. Jiang Ye said, “Mr. Zhao, are you truly certain you can immobilize those God King Realm experts for a moment?”