The Yi Family's Scheme

The Yi family mansion.

Inside the study, the air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood incense. Yi Zhengyang, the head of the Yi family, was listening to Yi Hao's report with a furrowed brow.

"So, this trip... still no luck?" Yi Zhengyang's voice carried a hint of weariness. He had almost exhausted himself searching for the next Grandmaster's ultimate technique.

"Indeed, it was not found on the Central Continent," Yi Hao replied, bowing.

Yi Zhengyang sighed deeply and waved his hand, "It's not your fault. Now, the Hong family has made contact with the Bai family in the Central Continent, and the Bai family possesses the lightning attribute inheritance we need. However, their condition is that my Yi family joins forces with them to deal with the Jiao Clan. Alas... Now the Bai family members have probably arrived, and our Yi family will likely have no choice but to make a decision."

"Patriarch," Yi Hao raised his head, a strange glint in his voice, "the Bai family... I'm afraid they won't be able to come."

"Huh?" Yi Zhengyang was taken aback. "What do you mean?"

"On the returning giant ship, the Bai family... was completely wiped out."

"What?!" Yi Zhengyang jumped to his feet, his face filled with shock and disbelief. "Who killed them? Did their enemies catch up with the ship? Wasn't there Grandmaster on board?"

Yi Hao took a deep breath and recounted everything he had seen and heard on the ship, as well as his deal with Dongfang Yueming, in detail.

"... That's how it is. Although I haven't found any Grandmaster- level lightning-attribute techniques in the Central Continent, I've made contact with that senior from the Dongfang. His strength is unfathomable, and he's agreed that if we can produce the Grandmaster- level water-attribute technique ' Sea-Overturning Seal,' he will trade us the true meaning of the ' Lightning Prison Star-Shattering Hammer.'"

Yi Zhengyang was deeply shocked and remained speechless for a long time.

"Oh, right," Yi Hao added, as if remembering something, "That senior from the Dongfang seems to be the one who was wanted throughout the entire territory of the super dynasty ' Nirvana Sect ' not long ago."

"The Nirvana Sect?!" Yi Zhengyang was truly terrified this time, his face turning deathly pale instantly.

This is no longer a simple family feud; it involves a behemoth that they don't even have the right to look up to!

"Where... where is he?" Yi Zhengyang asked in a dry voice.

"I have already bestowed upon him the Guest Elder's token. He should come to my Yi family after he has finished his personal business."

Yi Zhengyang paced back and forth in the hall, his expression shifting between anger and uncertainty, caught in a internal struggle.

On one hand, there's the Grandmaster inheritance that every family's genius dreams of; on the other, the colossal disaster of offending a super sect. Should this deal be made...?

Just as he was hesitating, an old figure appeared silently in the study.

It is precisely the pillar of the Yi family.

"Ancestor!" Yi Zhengming and Yi Hao quickly bowed and paid their respects.

The Grandmaster waved his hand, his gaze profound, and slowly said, "The deal, of course, must be made. Moreover, it must be done in a grand and ostentatious manner, and that Dongfang must be treated as the most honored guest of my Yi family!"

"But Ancestor!" Yi Zhengyang said worriedly, "That Nirvana Sect..."

"It's alright." A glint of shrewdness and greed flashed in the Grandmaster's eyes. "You don't need to worry."

He already had his own plans in mind.

[Befriending him? That's just a delaying tactic! Once he reveals his true intentions, I'll personally take action and capture him. At that time, not only will I obtain the true meaning of Grandmaster of Lightning Attribute, but I can also offer this person to the Nirvana Sect in exchange for that Heaven Reaching- shaking reward! A win-win situation, heaven is on my side!]

Just then, a young man dressed in brocade robes with an arrogant expression walked in. He was none other than Yi Tianlei, the genius of the Yi family who cultivated lightning-attribute techniques.

"Grandpa, Father." He gave a perfunctory bow.

Looking at his exceptionally talented son, Yi Zhengyang said proudly, "Tianlei, you've come at the perfect time. Our Yi family will soon obtain the true meaning of the Lightning Prison Star-Shattering Hammer!"

Upon hearing this, Yi Tianlei's eyes flashed with joy, and he asked, "Oh? Where did you come from?"

Yi Hao, standing to the side, had to briefly recount the events once more, focusing on how "Dongfang Ri" destroyed the Bai family.

Upon hearing this, the joy on Yi Tianlei's face gradually gave way to disdain. "Hmph, I thought he was some big shot. He just killed a fallen Bai family. What's so great about that?"

Upon hearing this, Yi Hao quickly advised, "Young Master, that Dongfang is extremely powerful. He annihilated all the Inner Force of the Bai family with a single palm strike. He should not be underestimated!"

"Hmph." Yi Tianlei curled his lip. "That's just taking advantage of his age. When I reach his age, I'll definitely have advanced to the Inner Force. At that time, what's killing a few Inner Force?"

"Well said!" Yi Zhengyang praised loudly, "Truly worthy of being my son, Yi Zhengyang's son!"

Watching the father and son sing in unison, Yi Hao sighed helplessly in his heart.

[You... didn't even see that person make a move.]

That kind of power, that kind of true meaning, cannot be described simply by the word 'powerful'.

[It was a kind of... destruction that sent shivers down your spine!]