12: Ye Chen, the head of the Ye family!

Whoosh!

Accompanied by the rapid sound of breaking air, a figure landed in the Ye Family courtyard.

Ye Yunlong and Ye Wudi's expressions shifted as they instantly appeared in the courtyard.

Many people from the Ye Family were startled and came out, thinking someone was attacking the Ye Family.

But when they saw the situation in the courtyard clearly, their eyes widened one after another, revealing expressions of disbelief.

"Ye... Ye Chen?!" Ye Di's voice was trembling.

Ye Chen stood proudly in the center of the courtyard, covered in blood, holding a head in his hand.

Terror still remained on the face of that head, as if it had experienced some great horror before death.

Ye Yunlong's pupils suddenly constricted. "It's Zhang Yong. You actually killed Zhang Yong!"

Zhang Yong!

The Ye Family crowd instantly erupted!

Many of them had only heard of Zhang Yong's fierce reputation but had never seen the man himself.

Hearing Ye Yunlong reveal the owner of the head, they were all stunned.

"Ye Chen... he killed Zhang Yong?!"

"Impossible! He's just a Qi Condensation Fifth Layer trash, while Zhang Yong is a Foundation Establishment expert. How could he possibly do it!"

"The Family Head went to the Black Shadow Forest before. Surely the Family Head had already severely injured Zhang Yong, and Ye Chen just picked up an easy kill."

"That must be it. However, this kid really has some guts, daring to go looking for trouble with Zhang Yong at the Qi Condensation Fifth Layer."

The crowd speculated wildly.

At this moment, Ye Wudi suddenly asked, "You've had a Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment?"

A Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment!

Everyone's hearts jolted, looking at Ye Chen as if they had seen a ghost.

If anyone else had said this, they would definitely have cursed.

Ye Chen had a Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment?

Why don't you say the person who comprehended the Sword Intent last night was Wang Ming!

You don't even know how to brag!

But as it happened, the person who said this was Ye Wudi, the person with the highest cultivation in the Ye Family!

They had no choice but to believe it!

Ye Chen spoke, "Yes, Foundation Establishment Second Layer!"

"Foundation Establishment... Second Layer!!" Ye Di's legs went weak, and he almost fell on the spot.

Ye Caiwei hurried to support him, her eyes flickering. "Brother Ye Di, what's wrong? Is it because last night..."

Ye Di's expression changed, and he hurriedly said, "Shut up!"

He was truly frightened.

With so many experts present, even if Ye Caiwei's voice was very soft, it would not escape the ears of a true expert.

If certain things were discovered...

Neither he nor Ye Caiwei would have a good end!

Soon, his face turned grim.

In just one short day, Ye Chen had somehow obtained some fortuitous encounter and actually broke through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, and even reached the second layer!

This was not good news for him as the Heir Apparent.

Ye Chen was originally the Heir Apparent. Aside from his status as the eldest grandson of the direct line, more importantly, it was his Condensing Qi Ninth Layer strength back then!

The reason Ye Di could replace him was entirely because Ye Chen's cultivation had plummeted, while he was the one with the highest cultivation among the younger generation, at the Qi Condensation Eighth Layer.

But now, Ye Chen had suddenly risen, and it was feared that the position of Heir Apparent would be hard to keep.

The eyes of the Ye Family members looking at Ye Chen clearly held something else.

Awe!

One must know that the highest cultivation in the Ye Family, which was Ye Wudi, was only at the Foundation Establishment Second Layer!

Ye Wudi laughed heartily. "Good, good, good! Truly, heaven blesses my Ye Family!"

He beckoned to Ye Chen. "Chen'er, come here."

Ye Chen stepped forward carrying the head, expressionless.

When he had no strength, he was called Ye Chen; when he had strength, he was called Chen'er.

This old bastard is truly wicked!

Seeing him like this, Ye Wudi couldn't help but smile. "Do you have resentment in your heart?"

"Yes!"

Ye Chen did not deny it.

His current strength was already on par with Ye Wudi's. In fact, thanks to the powerful spiritual energy of the Sunflower Manual, he was very confident he could defeat Ye Wudi.

There was no need to play along with him anymore!

Ye Yunlong's face turned cold as he scolded, "How can you speak to your grandfather like that!"

Ye Wudi waved his hand. "No matter."

He looked at Ye Chen, his gaze becoming more affectionate than ever. "How can a young eagle grow without experiencing wind and waves? Actually... I was intentionally tempering you."

Ye Chen looked at him and said nothing.

Intentionally tempering?

If he actually believed that, he'd be done for in this life.

Ye Wudi didn't mind at all. With a wave of his hand, he announced, "From this moment on, Ye Chen's position as Heir Apparent is restored. No..."

He paused, glanced at Ye Yunlong, and continued, "From this moment on, Ye Chen is the Ye Family Head!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of everyone present changed!

"Father, you..." Ye Yunlong's face looked extremely grim.

He had only been in power for a few days, and now he was being removed from his post?

Moreover, he was fully aware of what Ye Di had done to Ye Chen previously, but he hadn't stopped it, turning a blind eye.

If Ye Chen were to gain power now, he and Ye Di would definitely not have a good end!

"I refuse to accept this! His father is dead, but my father is still alive! Why should a junior like him be the Family Head!" Ye Di's expression was distorted as he winked at several people.

"Family Head, please reconsider!"

"Young Master Ye Chen's recovery of strength is indeed a joy for our Ye Family, but he is still young and it will be difficult for him to shoulder such a heavy responsibility!"

"Please retract your command, Family Head!"

"Ye Chen, back down quickly! By acting like this, where does that leave your Second Uncle?"

Many people stood up, criticizing Ye Chen and supporting Ye Di.

Ye Chen's eyes narrowed, his gaze sweeping across their faces one by one, engraving their names in his heart.

They all fucking have to die!

Ye Wudi shouted coldly, "Everyone, shut up!"

He swept a cold gaze over the crowd. "You have no real ability, only knowing how to scheme and fight among yourselves! Fine, since you refuse to accept this, I will give you a chance!"

"Whoever refuses to accept it, a life-and-death duel! Whoever wins, I will let them be the Family Head!"

Ye Wudi turned to Ye Chen. "Chen'er, do you have a problem with this?"

A fierce light shone in Ye Chen's eyes. "No problem!"

Being able to eliminate potential enemies legitimately was exactly what he wanted!

Ye Wudi looked at the crowd again. "Whoever among you refuses to accept it can come up now!"

All of a sudden, everyone became busy.

Those looking at the sky looked at the sky, those counting ants counted ants; none dared to make eye contact with Ye Wudi.

Foundation Establishment Second Layer was already the undisputed second strongest person in the Ye Family.

Talking big for a bit was enough.

A life-and-death duel?

Better let Ye Di do it.

Everyone couldn't help but look at Ye Di.

Ye Di's face turned green. Why the fuck are you all looking at me!

"Ye Di, do you wish to fight your cousin?" Ye Wudi snorted coldly.

Ye Di hurriedly shook his head. "No... no, Cousin Ye Chen being the Family Head, I... accept it!"

He said it through gritted teeth.

"Very well, since no one has any objections, then it's settled. Everyone, disperse. Chen'er, come with me."

Ye Wudi took Ye Chen to the inner courtyard.

Standing where they were, Ye Di's face was gloomy. "Dad, what should we do? If we let that little bastard Ye Chen take power, we probably won't have a good end. Should we... rebel against the Ye Family?"

Ye Yunlong backhanded Ye Di across the face.

Slap!

Ye Di's right cheek swelled up high.

Ye Yunlong said in a deep voice, "Don't say such things that are detrimental to unity ever again."

His eyes narrowed slightly. "The position of Family Head is like a hot potato. Whoever is the Family Head must face the suppression of the City Lord's Mansion. If he handles it well, then naturally everyone is happy, but if he doesn't handle it well..."

Ye Di's body jolted, and his eyes suddenly lit up.