"Dear Patriarchs, why didn't you give us a heads-up before coming? We could have prepared high-end sofas and snacks befitting your status."

Feng Wuhen and Xiao Hailong smiled obsequiously.

While the Feng Family and Xiao Family are main members of the anti-Xiao Family alliance and hold a high position in the alliance, in terms of overall family strength, they are at the bottom because the power of the Ancient Martial Medical Clans can't compare to these Ancient Martial Clans teeming with elite warriors.

The Ancient Martial Medical Clans need the protection of these Ancient Martial Clans to thrive.

Therefore, the two kept their stance low.

"Patriarch Feng, Patriarch Xiao, keep things simple, don't make them too complicated. Moreover..." An Ancient Martial Clan's patriarch squinted slightly and asked coldly, "Is Plan B all set?"

"Rest assured, esteemed elders, Plan B was ready last night!"

Feng Wuhen and Xiao Hailong exchanged a look and showed a sinister smile in turn.

If they were puzzled about the sudden arrival of the patriarchs earlier, they could now be 100% sure that the major Ancient Martial Clans were here to support Xiao and Feng Families, and intimidate Ye Huan!

The thirty-year grand strategy the anti-Xiao Family alliance meticulously crafted has been disrupted by Ye Huan; how could they tolerate it?

Xiao Hailong and Feng Wuhen exhaled turbid air, dispelling the last trace of worry in their hearts. These big shots present were their very support!

Their hearts laughed coldly.

"Ye Huan, if you can't see the situation clearly and insist on protecting the Xiao Family later, try and see if you can withstand the fury of the anti-Xiao Family alliance, which is the entire Ancient Martial Realm! See if they won't scatter your ashes!"

...

"Young Master Ye, the situation doesn't look good!"

"The group Xiao Hailong and Feng Wuhen are entertaining are all revered icons in the Ancient Martial Realm!"

"The five major families in the southeastern Ancient Martial Realm, the three great clans in the northern Ancient Martial Realm, the four nobility clans in the southwestern Ancient Martial Realm excluding the Ma Family, the six top forces in the northwestern Ancient Martial Realm, and many leaders of first-class families and forces in the Ancient Martial Realm have all arrived at the Wudang Mountain martial arts arena!"

"Why have they come here? It's obvious, they're to bolster the Xiao and Feng Families and intimidate you, hoping you'll back down. It shows they're all crucial members of the anti-Xiao Family alliance!"

"Who would've thought so many top families would target my Xiao Family and join that damn alliance."

In the martial arts arena, within the Xiao Family's resting area.

Xiao Zhan pointed at the row of VIP seats closest to the competition area, his face pale, speaking through clenched teeth, fists tight, producing cracking sounds.

Ye Huan glanced over casually and waved his hand dismissively, smiling lightly, "Uncle Xiao, no need to panic. We just need to focus on our own affairs."

"Young Master Ye, if you're not absolutely sure of confronting the entire Ancient Martial Realm, perhaps it's best not to get involved this time. The enemy's power... is overwhelming! So overwhelming I feel despair!" Xiao Zhan said through gritted teeth.

"I've said, I won't forsake my promises. Besides, I urgently need the three-thousand-year extreme cold herbs, which means I must win the top prize in this Ancient Martial Medical competition."

"If anyone dares to obstruct me along the way, I will unleash my full power to sweep them aside."

"What of the entire Ancient Martial Realm?"

Ye Huan's hands were in his pockets, his expression calm, eyes flashing with sharp cold rays, "If they choose to collude with the Di Family in shameless acts, and truly have a death wish, I am willing to send them off!"

"..."

In the Xiao Family's resting area, silence prevailed.

Xiao Zhan and Xiao Qingdi, along with others, turned their gaze toward Ye Huan, filled with newfound admiration!

As expected of a Huaxia Saint; this courage, this vision, this unmatched presence is thousand times stronger than ordinary people!

In Huaxia's Ancient Martial Realm, with its five-thousand-year history, countless geniuses have been born and subsequently vanished in the river of history, but the only one daring to oppose the entire Ancient Martial Realm would be Ye Huan!

The young women of the Xiao Family all pressed their rosy lips tightly, admiringly gazing at Ye Huan.

Ye Huan's speech was so stirring, so domineering, it struck a chord deep in a woman's heart.

Xiao Zhan noticed the expressions of the young women in his clan, gleaned much from it, and his gaze turned ambiguous, slightly meaningful as he said, "Young Master Ye, it seems our family's young ladies fancy you. If you are interested, and see eye to eye with any of them, you are welcome to pursue a relationship, with my support."

"I'm married already, so no need." Ye Huan's face darkened like the bottom of a pot, he rejected outright and promptly switched topics, stating sternly, "Enough of other matters, the competition has started."

Xiao Zhan originally wished to strengthen ties with Ye Huan through marriage alliances, but seeing Ye Huan's decisive refusal could only let it go regretfully and redirected his attention to the competition area.

At this moment, the referee stood in the center of the martial arts arena, delivering the opening speech and the main rules for the quarterfinals.

"Hello everyone, I am Feng Lingtian, the host and referee for this competition."

"Firstly, on behalf of the Feng Family, I extend sincere gratitude to all the guests and participants present; your presence brings great honor to the Feng Family!"

After the pleasantries, referee Feng Lingtian moved to the main topic: "Here, I am announcing a message, that is: the rules for this quarterfinals competition differ significantly from previous years!"

After speaking, he clapped his hands!

Servants from the Feng Family grouped in fours, totalling thirty-two people, carried eight coffins to the competition area and placed them on the ground.

Upon seeing this, the faces of Xiao Zhan and Xiao Qingdi changed: "Xiao and Feng Families are indeed up to something shady!"