308: Winners take all

“Hmph, Ye Kong, don’t play dumb here. Our Ye Family was attacked by you, Ye Kong, resulting in countless deaths and injuries. You can’t just gloss over this matter!”

Ye Shan’s expression immediately darkened. He hadn’t expected Ye Kong to be so arrogant.

“Oh, you mean that matter!”

Ye Kong suddenly understood and smiled sheepishly. Then, his face darkened as he said coldly, “The Ye Family has repeatedly hunted me, Ye Kong, and even used media power to frame me as unjust. Both publicly and privately, I have every reason to break your Ye Family!”

Ye Kong retorted.

As expected, when Ye Shan and the other Ye Family Disciples heard this, they were instantly enraged, their eyes burning with fire. They hadn’t expected Ye Kong to not only kill the God Ancestor but now openly declare his intention for revenge.

“Ye Kong, how can you be so shameless, so intent on twisting right and wrong, and still be a General Who Suppresses Rebellion!” Ye Shan roared in fury, pointing at Ye Kong with his right hand, his body subtly trembling. Ye Kong had truly infuriated him.

“Ridiculous! The Ye Family is rebellious, colluding with the Evil Path New Imperial Capital Faction, obstructing our Dragon Country’s affairs. I will surely report this matter to the Young Lord. If this matter is verified, the Ye Family will await the royal family’s punishment!” Ye Kong said with a cold, stern gaze.

At the same time, the Heavenly Tribulation Eye mark on Ye Kong’s brow also suddenly revived, lightning flashing and Heavenly Might overflowing.

“It’s laughable that you all, with the Ye Family God Ancestor already killed by me, don’t quickly retreat. Do you still wish to die?”

Ye Kong said with dignity.

These words immediately reminded the Ye Family members. The anger over losing the Ye Family God Ancestor quickly faded, replaced by a deep fear of Ye Kong, the one who had killed their God Ancestor!

The Ye Family Disciples retreated a few steps in unison.

Only Ye Shan remained unyielding, drawing his sword to charge at Ye Kong.

“I want to avenge the God Ancestor! Brothers, let’s all go together!”

Ye Shan, with bloodshot eyes, roared as he charged at Ye Kong. Although the other Ye Family Disciples were afraid, encouraged by Ye Shan, they hesitated for a moment before drawing their swords and rushing forward.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Ye Shan charged out, he was blocked by a figure.

“Who dares to stop me!”

Ye Shan ignored him, swinging his sword, which clashed loudly against the opponent’s sword.

Upon closer inspection, it was Ye Yuanfeng.

Ye Shan’s eyes widened as he stared at Ye Yuanfeng, saying, “Young Lord? Why are you stopping me! Let’s join forces and kill Ye Kong together to avenge the God Ancestor!”

After speaking, Ye Shan tried to bypass Ye Yuanfeng and continue attacking Ye Kong.

However, Ye Yuanfeng once again blocked Ye Shan.

Ye Yuanfeng said in a deep voice, “Everyone, stop!”

The Ye Family Disciples immediately stopped upon hearing Ye Yuanfeng’s words.

Ye Shan looked at Ye Yuanfeng in disbelief and said, “Young Lord, what do you mean by this? Why are you stopping us from getting revenge!”

Ye Yuanfeng looked back at Ye Kong, who stood in the air, watching him quietly, showing no intention of continuing to fight.

This made Ye Yuanfeng breathe a sigh of relief. Then, he said firmly, “The God Ancestor is dead. Command has been transferred to me. Now, all Ye Family Disciples present, listen to my orders: immediately put away your weapons and return to the mansion with me!”

Ye Shan immediately flared up, pointing his sword at Ye Yuanfeng and cursing, “Ye Yuanfeng, what do you mean! Is the God Ancestor just going to die in vain!”

Ye Yuanfeng steeled his heart and said to the Ye Family Disciples, “Seize Ye Shan for me!”

The Ye Family Disciples were stunned. They looked at Ye Shan, then at Ye Yuanfeng, unsure whether to act.

Ye Yuanfeng urgently shouted, “Do as I say, or everyone will die here!”

Only then did the Ye Family Disciples rush forward and restrain Ye Shan.

Ye Shan struggled desperately but couldn’t break free, only able to curse, “Ye Kong, you deserve to die! Ye Yuanfeng, you traitor!”

Ye Yuanfeng sighed, then turned to Ye Kong and said, “The God Ancestor is dead. Your grievances with our Ye Family should be considered settled. Please, General Chen, be lenient and grant us a way to live. I will visit another day to apologize to the royal family!”

Ye Kong quietly watched this farce, the terrifying lightning power on his body gradually receding.

“Very well, I don’t intend to completely wipe out your Ye Family. However, the one to apologize is not you; it must be the Ye Family Head!”

Ye Yuanfeng swallowed, his heart in turmoil, but at this moment, he could only agree.

“I understand!”

Ye Kong put his hands behind his back, indicating that he wouldn't act, then nodded at Ye Yuanfeng.

Ye Yuanfeng felt as if he had received a great pardon and quickly urged the Ye Family Disciples to retreat.

As the Ye Family Disciples withdrew, they all cast respectful glances at Ye Kong in unison.

The Ye Family mansion was now surrounded by three thousand Dragon Country Army Who Subdues Rebellion dispatched by Ye Kong, not even a bird could fly out.

The Ye Family mansion currently had only a few guards; the main force had gone to assist the God Ancestor against Ye Kong. Therefore, when surrounded by these three thousand elite soldiers, everyone felt in danger.

The Ye Family Young Miss, Ye Liting's sister Ye Qingge, was currently discussing with several female clan members.

One younger girl asked worriedly, “Sister Qingge, will Ye Kong lead his troops in to kill us? Don’t we, the Ye Family, have divine protection? How dare he do this!”

Another slightly older girl explained, “Now that Ye Kong has advanced to Godhood, things are different from before. Moreover, he has a record of past actions. He might really seize the opportunity while our Ye Family’s strong cultivators are absent and charge in…”

The sisters were all very scared. They worried that with a single command from Ye Kong, the three thousand elite soldiers would directly rush in and slaughter their entire Ye Family.

Ye Qingge heard them getting more and more frightened and quickly said, “Don’t talk nonsense. Ye Kong shouldn’t do that.”

“I’ve met Ye Kong before. He shouldn’t be the kind of person who indiscriminately kills innocents.”

“Let them handle their own struggles between men.”

In the Ye Family’s conference room, all the Elders had gathered to discuss the current situation.

An Elder said, “Family Head, Ye Kong has sent troops to surround our mansion. What should we do?”

“Exactly! Why did we transfer our main force out overnight yesterday? What if Ye Kong leads his troops in now!”

This was what the other Elders also wanted to say. For a moment, everyone was in an uproar.

The Family Head, however, was very leisurely and said, “What are you afraid of? Ye Kong sent troops, but has Ye Kong appeared?”

Everyone didn’t understand the Family Head’s meaning and could only shake their heads. Ye Kong indeed hadn’t appeared.

The Ye Family Head said proudly, “The God Ancestor had made arrangements long ago, knowing that Ye Kong would seek him first. He has already set up a great formation in the Secret Realm with my son, Yuanfeng, and will surely kill Ye Kong there.”

“Don’t worry, everyone. Ye Kong can’t come now, because he will die by the God Ancestor’s hand.”

Everyone was overjoyed and said excitedly, “Is that true, Family Head!”

The Family Head laughed heartily and said, “Of course! Everyone, just wait for my son’s good news!”