Back when they were fighting, no one would have said anything about this. But now, suddenly gathering a great army at a time like this—with Emperor of the Beautiful Jade's imperial decree—was practically rebellion. Even more terrifying, once they entered this state of emergency, the orders of elders like them, who normally oversaw the Lineage's daily operations, would lose effect unless every member of the Council of Elders gathered together. This war drum would not only summon every member of the Ren Faction in Jade Capital City and put the Ren Family into a state of war readiness, but news would also be sent to every member of the Ren Faction Throughout the Country. This was practically like detonating a volcano, one that could erupt at any moment.
"Consequences? The Fang Family led over a thousand people to cause trouble at the gates of our Ren Family. If our Ren Family showed no reaction at all, the consequence would be that everyone who followed the Ren Family would grow cold-hearted. They would all think the Ren Family was finished. People have bullied us right on our doorstep, yet you still say nothing happened? Once people's hearts scatter, it'll be too late for anything you want to do. Like boiling a frog in warm water—you won't even know how you died."
Ren Jie roared, "I really fucking don't know what's going on in your heads. Are you even Ren Family Men? My father told me long ago that Ren Family Men could die in battle, but they could never be bullied. Others are already sitting on our necks and taking a shit, yet you still say nothing happened. So what if we enter a state of war readiness? If someone dares lead an army to the Ren Family's gates, then I'll