Shen Ye stood with his hands behind his back, his expression unreadable.
One could say he wasn't playing fair. While his cultivation was a whole major realm lower than Jiang Yichen's, his physical body was two major realms higher!
Even a mere flick of his finger was more than Jiang Yichen could bear!
Seeing the people around still discussing Jiang Yichen's "acting," Shen Ye felt rather speechless. "Although I held back, if you don't go save him, don't blame me if he dies!"
Only then did Jiang Caixuan react. With Jiang Yichen's "wild" amount of blood loss, if they didn't save him soon, he might really be in danger!
She quickly flew over on her divine rainbow. When she arrived, she saw Jiang Yichen had already fainted on the ground, but he was still spitting blood intermittently!
Seeing Jiang Caixuan, who was second only to Jiang Yifei and the Divine King Body among the clan, so anxious, the rest of the clan finally seemed to awaken from a dream.
"Is Brother Yichen not acting?"
"Doesn't that mean Brother Yichen was defeated by someone a whole major realm above him?"
While frantically flying over to rescue Jiang Yichen, everyone looked at Shen Ye with awe and trepidation.
This young man, younger than most of them, had actually defeated a famous genius of their clan by crossing a major realm, and it was an instant kill!
"Crossing the Dao Palace major realm, doesn't that mean he has Five-Forbidden combat power?"
"More than that! Don't forget, Brother Yichen is a genius too!"
Although Jiang Yichen was a genius, most geniuses focused on rapid advancement in their cultivation realms. They might not have time to cultivate powerful combat techniques in the early stages, often having only One or Two-Forbidden combat power.
But even so, it meant the opponent had at least Six-Forbidden, or even Seven-Forbidden combat power!
Seven-Forbidden, how terrifying!
The Peacock King could run rampant in the Eastern Barrens precisely because of its astonishing talent and its standing in the Seven-Forbidden domain!
One must know, the Peacock King also only reached the Seven-Forbidden domain after being unable to advance further at the peak of the Great Emperor realm, meticulously cultivating breakthrough methods!
But this person, they've already touched this domain while still in their rapid growth phase!
This child has the potential of a Great Emperor! Their hearts were filled with incomparable shock, as if they were witnessing the birth of a legend!
Just then, a gentle yet authoritative voice came from above the sky: "What's going on here?"
Everyone looked up to see a middle-aged man, scholarly like a literati, with what seemed like suns, moons, and stars flickering in his eyes, descending from the sky.
One step, he was still on the horizon; the next, he was right before them.
"Family Head!" Everyone respectfully bowed.
Jiang Ren, the Holy Lord of the Jiang Family, swept his gaze over the crowd. "Caixuan, you explain!"
"Yes!" Jiang Caixuan bowed, then said, "The cause might be that Jiang Yichen was unconvinced by your assessment of the two outstanding talents during the Green Emperor's Tomb incident four years ago. Coincidentally, he met them today and provoked them, challenging them to a fight. And then it turned into the sight you see now."
A hint of surprise flashed in Jiang Ren's eyes. He, of course, knew these three; it was his subordinates who informed him, which was why he arrived in time. But the subsequent developments were somewhat beyond his expectations.
With his realm, he could naturally tell at a glance that the opponent was merely at the first heaven of the Dao Palace.
Jiang Yichen's talent wasn't bad, and he had a powerful grandfather. How could he possibly be defeated by someone crossing a major realm?
It seems these younger generations of the family are indeed becoming increasingly useless, only pursuing realms and neglecting their foundations! Jiang Ren was displeased but didn't say much, only secretly resolved to put more pressure on them when he returned.
"Someone, take Yichen down for treatment..."
Before Jiang Ren could finish, another roar filled with towering rage came from afar: "Who dares to harm my grandson?!"
A divine bridge flew into place, and an old man, gaunt and with yellowing hair but incredibly sharp eyes, descended from the bridge.
Jiang Yichen's grandfather, Jiang Rui, grabbed Jiang Yichen, poured divine spring water into him, and then looked at Shen Ye with shadowed eyes. "Was it you who did this?"
A hidden trace of anger flashed in Jiang Ren's eyes. The Jiang Family had two major factions, and Jiang Yichen's grandfather, Jiang Rui, was the leader of the other faction.
However, his anger wasn't because Jiang Rui interrupted him, but because Jiang Rui was only a step slower than him in arriving.
Although Jiang Rui was Jiang Yichen's grandfather, he couldn't constantly monitor his grandson. The reason he was only one step slower was likely because he had secretly sent people to track Jiang Ren's movements!
This boor dares to send people to follow me? Does he still even consider me the Family Head? Jiang Ren suppressed the anger in his heart and confronted Jiang Rui. "I've looked into it. Yichen initiated this provocation!"
"Family Head, it's not that I disrespect you, but this little beast was too ruthless!" Jiang Rui's eyes were cold. Let alone his grandson being injured today, even if it were just an ordinary clansman, he wouldn't miss this rare opportunity to suppress the Holy Lord's faction!
"Family Head, don't blame this old man for speaking harshly! I know they are your invited guests, but you are first and foremost the Holy Lord of the Jiang Family. Is Yichen not your disciple? He was beaten so miserably, and you are utterly indifferent to it. This old man truly cannot understand!"
Good boy, taking this beating today was a good move! Jiang Rui secretly praised in his heart.
If Jiang Ren didn't punish those three, he would blow the matter up, causing disunity within the Holy Lord's faction.
If Jiang Ren did punish those three, it would mean he couldn't even protect his own guests, and his prestige would undoubtedly suffer a huge blow!
No matter the outcome, he would win. A blood-soaked profit with no loss!
Jiang Ren narrowed his eyes. This old fellow was decisive; he'd turn hostile in an instant!
He now even suspected that Jiang Yichen had deliberately gone to take a beating on his grandfather's orders, otherwise there was no reason to lose so miserably!
The atmosphere around them was stifling, and many people quietly retreated, worried about being caught in the undercurrents.
This was no longer just a matter between two juniors, but a struggle between two major factions!
In this oppressive atmosphere, Shen Ye suddenly spoke, asking, "Old man, what did you just call me?"
Everyone around them looked as if they'd seen a ghost. Was this guy crazy?
Is he out of his mind, provoking Jiang Yichen's grandfather at a time like this?
Jiang Rui froze at the question, then laughed.
These guests invited by the Patriarch don't seem very mature!
Is he implying the Patriarch's troubles aren't big enough, and now he's handing him a sharp blade?
Everyone just assumed he was laughing out of extreme anger, holding their breath and waiting for the calm before the storm to pass!
Just then, a certain crow, who had been following Shen Ye and had little presence, suddenly cursed, "What the f*ck are you laughing at?!"
The entire hall fell silent. Everyone's eyes widened. Jiang Rui, a peak mighty figure, had just been cursed at! And with such vulgar language!
Jiang Rui's chest heaved. Never had he been insulted like this. A simple sentence had completely broken through his composure. "You, you…"
The Crow Daoist immediately retorted, "'You, you' what? Spit it out if you have something to say!"
"I'll kill you, old man!" Jiang Rui's eyes were almost spitting fire. Divine energy surged, magic power gushed, and he brought his hand down like a towering mountain!
The Crow Daoist wanted to show off in front of Shen Ye. In fact, he had already secretly prepared before cursing. After Jiang Rui made his move, he casually, yet with all his might, unleashed a palm strike!
"This isn't good!" Jiang Ren's pupils constricted. He didn't have time to wonder where this mighty figure had come from, and quickly moved to protect the surrounding clan members!
"This isn't good!" Jiang Rui was even more shocked and angry. The opponent's strength was actually superior to his!
Although he was a mighty figure, he was still somewhat inadequate in front of a living fossil like the Crow Daoist, who had lived for three thousand years.
Not to mention, after comprehending the Immortal Fire, the Crow Daoist was on the verge of a breakthrough and had the advantage of being prepared against an unsuspecting opponent. Jiang Rui was naturally no match, getting slapped across the face and spinning like a top, almost "ascending" on the spot!
Jiang Yichen, who had woken up after drinking the divine spring, happened to see his grandfather being beaten into a spinning top. With a "gak" sound, he twitched and fainted again!
Thanks to book friend Keshan Zhi Yu for the 200 reward.
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