Chapter 519: Chapter 519: Slaying the Ninth Elder!

"I don’t think so," Ye Qingwu said from nearby. "Junior Brother Lin is very strong. He’s created many miracles. Maybe this time, he’ll be able to defeat the Ninth Elder."

"Are you joking?" Ye Ruxue rolled her eyes, completely unconvinced. How could Lin Xuan be so powerful? He only managed to resolve the last crisis because he had a Treasure from the Dragon-Seeking Pavilion. Aside from that, he’s just a one-star Grandmaster. Trying to challenge a seven-star Grandmaster is suicide.

Just then, the Second Elder in the lead exclaimed, "Something’s up," and sped up. The disciples hurried to follow. Soon, they arrived ahead and found a dark figure lying on the ground. Upon closer inspection, it was the Ninth Elder.

The Second Elder quickly rushed over to examine him and then drew a sharp, cold breath.

"Dead!"

What? Ye Tian and the others were shocked. The Ninth Elder was dead, just like that? It was unbelievable. This was the same Ninth Elder who had caused such a huge crisis for their family. To think he would just die like this! How did he die? Who killed him?

The Second Elder said, "He was killed by tree leaves."

"What? Tree leaves again!" Ye Tian and the others were stunned. Previously, the Ninth Elder had been injured by tree leaves back at the Ye Family estate. To think he would be killed by them this time.

Ye Ruxue said excitedly, "It must have been Father! Only Father has the ability to harm people with flying leaves."

The Second Elder nodded, as he thought the same.

But Ye Qingwu interjected, "It must have been Junior Brother Lin."

"Junior Brother Lin has immortal-like sword-wielding techniques. I’ve seen him defeat top prodigies with just tree leaves before."

What? Everyone was stunned by her words.

Ye Ruxue said disdainfully, "What are you trying to say, Qingwu? Are you saying that Lin Xuan killed the Ninth Elder? What a joke. The Ninth Elder is a seven-star Grandmaster, while Lin Xuan is just a one-star Grandmaster. How could he possibly win? You don’t seriously believe he can fight across seven cultivation realms, do you?"

Ye Ruxue simply refused to believe it. Ye Tian and the others exchanged uncertain glances. Although they knew Lin Xuan was formidable and had defeated a five-star Grandmaster before, he was now facing a seven-star Grandmaster. Could Lin Xuan really win? They weren’t so sure.

The Second Elder stood up. "Alright, stop arguing. Let’s take the Ninth Elder’s body back first."

With that, he grabbed the Ninth Elder’s corpse, soared into the sky, and the group returned to the Ye Family.

At this moment, calm had returned to the estate. Madam Ye’s injuries had also stabilized. Not long after, the Second Elder and the others returned, bringing the Ninth Elder’s corpse with them.

Seeing the body, many members of the Ye Family gnashed their teeth in hatred.

The Grand Elder personally examined the corpse before speaking. "He’s dead. There’s no sign of life left. We just don’t know who the mastermind is. Who was controlling the Ninth Elder? Who wants to make a move against our Ye Family?" 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

The Second Elder sighed, not knowing the answer. However, the person capable of controlling the Ninth Elder must be extremely powerful, at least a nine-star Grandmaster. It was even possible they were a Grandmaster. It looked like they would have to be extremely careful from now on, especially when it came to protecting Ye Ruxue. She could not be put in any danger again.

Following this, the Ye Family strengthened its guard.

During this time, Lin Xuan also returned. The Grand Elder and the others wanted to ask him about the Scroll, but Lin Xuan completely ignored them. He was extremely busy; he needed to quickly collect the next Dragon Pearl. Lin Xuan had a clue to the Wood Dragon Pearl and was preparing to go search for it. Seeing Lin Xuan’s lack of response, the Grand Elder and the others could only sigh.

Ye Ruxue sneered, "Hmph, Lin Xuan must have a guilty conscience. That’s why he doesn’t dare to face us." She was once again gloating.

Ye Qingwu said, "Senior Sister, when are you going to eat that table?"

Ye Ruxue’s expression darkened. She snorted coldly, "Unless I see Lin Xuan make a move with my own eyes, I will never believe it."

「On the other side, the Fang Family」

Fang Cangsong was extremely excited. This time, my plan is foolproof. Clan Leader Ye hasn’t fully recovered and is in seclusion, while I have the Ninth Elder under my control for a surprise attack. Plus, with the aid of the Water Dragon Illusion, Madam Ye and the others will be no match for us. We’ll definitely capture Ye Ruxue this time. Excellent! I’m finally going to obtain the Earth Spirit Pearl! With it, I’ll possess two Spirit Pearls, and my power will grow even stronger.

Thinking of this, Fang Cangsong couldn’t help but grin.

Suddenly, his body trembled as a sharp pain erupted from the depths of his mind. He immediately clutched his head and collapsed, rolling on the ground and screaming in agony. After a long while, the screams finally faded.

Fang Cangsong opened his eyes, his face incredibly grim. Damn it, my soul clone has been destroyed! This means the Ninth Elder was captured, or perhaps even killed. How could this happen? The plan failed again! How? Who did this? Was it Clan Leader Ye? Damn it, has he fully recovered?

Fang Cangsong was going mad with rage. He couldn’t believe his plan had failed yet again. No, he couldn’t wait any longer. He decided to move against the Ye Family directly. He would mobilize the full power of his clan and declare war on the Ye Family. Moreover, he would find allies to deal with the Dragon-Seeking Pavilion. This time, he would give the Ye Family no chance to escape.

Fang Cangsong took action immediately. He summoned the Fang Family’s Clan Leader, along with two other Grandmasters from the clan. They gathered in a grand hall.

"I want to move against the Ye Family," Fang Cangsong declared. "Ye Ruxue of the Ye Family snatched an Earth Spirit Pearl that rightfully belonged to our Fang Family."

What? The faces of the several old patriarchs changed dramatically upon hearing this.

Soon, they learned more detailed information. It turned out that Ye Ruxue’s ability to trigger two great celestial phenomena wasn’t due to her own talent, but because of the Earth Spirit Pearl. If they could obtain that pearl, their Fang Family could also produce a peerless prodigy.

At this thought, the Fang Family patriarchs were driven into a frenzy. They had to get the Earth Spirit Pearl back! They were ready to move immediately.

Fang Cangsong, however, added, "The Ye Family is backed by the Dragon-Seeking Pavilion. I need to find an ally to hold them off."

"We can ask the Wu Family for help. Leave it to me," one of the patriarchs said.

The Fang Family paid a great price to secure the Wu Family’s help. The Wu Family was also a first-rate family, and with their help, they could definitely hold off the Dragon-Seeking Pavilion.

Everything was ready.

「On this day」

Two Grandmasters, Fang Cangsong and Fang Tianyun, led the experts of the Fang Family as they marched on the Ye Family. This time, they would flatten the Ye Family and reclaim the Earth Spirit Pearl.

The Fang Family’s mobilization was enormous this time, and their lineup was incredibly strong. Their movements immediately alarmed all of Dragon Island.

"What’s going on? The Fang Family is on the move again! Who are they targeting this time?"

"Let’s go and see."

Members from all the families on Dragon Island followed along to watch the show. They soon discovered that the force the Fang Family had dispatched was truly formidable. Powerful Grandmasters could be seen everywhere. Above them all hovered two figures, like twin mountains suppressing eternity. This was the aura of Grandmasters!

"My heavens! The Fang Family has mobilized two Grandmasters!"

Everyone was stunned. Who on earth were they targeting? Regardless of the target, their enemy was doomed. No one could stand against such a lineup. People from the various families followed behind the Fang Family’s procession, discussing excitedly as they went.

After following for some time, they realized the procession was heading toward the Ye Family’s estate.

"No way, is the Fang Family going to move against the Ye Family?"

"Damn, the Ye Family just produced a Young Emperor and is at its peak. And the Fang Family is going to attack them now?"

"Could it be? Does the Fang Family intend to smother this Young Emperor?"