Eternal Holy Emperor
Chapter 244 - 218: Come Back

Chapter 244: Chapter 218: Come Back

"Ye Chen, a blood debt must be paid with blood," the six striking characters sparked panic among the upper and lower ranks of the Ye Family.

The meaning directly pointed to Ye Chen’s enemies.

The opponent was a Martial God, one of the top-tier Super Experts in the entire Xiafeng Kingdom, prestigious and highly valued by the Royal Family.

It was unimaginable what Ye Chen must have done to provoke such a formidable enemy.

The entire Ye Family was thrown into panic.

Just three days ago, a young man dressed in exotic attire from beyond Xiafeng Country arrived at the Ye Family Mansion. He claimed to be the Young Master from a power called Taixue Mountain, accompanied by several extremely powerful figures, including two who were Super Experts of the Martial God Realm. His presence turned the Ye Family into a formidable stronghold.

However, the Taixue Mountain Young Master did not immediately take action against the Ye Family but instead made a powerful entrance with his subordinates, circled around intimidating the Ye Family, and left a message, "Ye Chen is audacious, having killed my brother on the Trial Road. Now, Taixue Mountain also demands that Ye Chen’s blood debt be paid with blood."

He gave the Ye Family two options, "Within three days, either hand over the heads of Ye Chen’s parents or the heads of a hundred clansmen. I can decide not to destroy all thousand people of the Ye Family."

"After three days when I visit personally, if I don’t see the heads of Ye Chen’s family members or a hundred heads, the Ye Family should prepare to be annihilated."

After the Taixue Mountain Young Master left, the Ye Family was left in a stunned state, filled with panic.

Not handing over the heads of Ye Chen’s parents meant handing over the heads of a hundred clansmen, which was severe.

What kind of power was Taixue Mountain to be so arrogant and exaggerated?

The Ye Family immediately sought help from the Xiafeng Royal Family, but the messengers disappeared without a trace, and they realized they were probably killed on the way. Now the Ye Family was completely trapped in Luofeng City.

Moreover, they learned through some channels that Taixue Mountain was indeed a top-tier power on the Tiandu Continent, having produced Heavenly God level strong people, comparable to the strongest forces of Xiafeng Country.

This news frightened them; no wonder they dared to be so arrogant, a behemoth on par with Xiafeng Country, far beyond what a mere Ye Family could compare with.

Now, even if they could contact the Royal Family, Xiafeng Royal Family likely wouldn’t risk offending a comparable great power just for the Ye Family, condemning the recently risen Ye Family to their downfall.

The fate of the Ye Family was truly filled with twists and turns!

"Family Head, today is the last day, what should we do? Should we really hand over the heads of a hundred clansmen?"

In the council hall, a steward couldn’t help but tremble. This was too severe, not handing over Ye Ao and Xia Wei’s heads meant handing over the heads of a hundred people, neither option was feasible.

At this moment, all the important members of the family turned their gaze towards Ye Ao. Under these circumstances, if Ye Ao and his wife Xia Wei were willing to offer their heads, all their problems would be easily resolved.

Ye Ao’s expression was dark, his fists tightly clenched, covered in sweat. As the leader of the family, he had to consider the greater good and naturally could not sacrifice the heads of a hundred people. The best choice now was only his and his wife’s heads.

Had it really come to this?

At that moment, a voice urgently came, "Family Head, the Young Master from Taixue Mountain has arrived."

Had it finally come to this?

Everyone trembled inwardly.

"Let’s go, go out and meet this Young Master!" Ye Ao called out, taking the initiative to step forward.

In the grand Ye Family hall, now more spacious and magnificent than ever, adorned with various precious paintings and pearls, Ye Ao sat high on the seat of the Family Head, flanked by three elders and other important people, with his wife Xia Wei also present.

On the opposite side, a handsome young man in exotic attire was leading a group of five, seated on sandalwood chairs, motionless and waiting for commands.

A faint but powerful aura emanated, enveloping the entire hall and creating an exceptionally oppressive and tense atmosphere.

These people, they all came to harvest lives.

"City Lord Ye, I wonder if you have made your decision? Three days were given, have you chosen to hand over the heads of the two of you or the heads of a hundred other clansmen?"

After savoring some excellent tea served by a servant, the Taixue Mountain Young Master finally spoke, making everyone shudder.

The atmosphere in the hall grew even more oppressive, everyone tensely watching Ye Ao, the choice now in the hands of this Clan Leader.

Ye Ao sighed lightly, feeling immense pressure on his shoulders, then looking at the frightened yet hopeful eyes of the other clan members, he said, "Young Master Zhang, is there really no other choice? We can give you more than half of the Ye Family’s assets as long as it’s not lives, you can take them as you please."

Taixue Mountain Young Master simply gave Ye Ao a brief glance and said, "City Lord Ye, do you think that as one of the top powers on the entire continent, equivalent to Xiafeng Country, we would be interested in the mere assets of the Ye Family?"

This response sent a chill through everyone’s heart.

"Unless your Ye Family has the courage to wage an all-out war against my family. However, one thing I can say is that this third option would most likely result in the extermination of the Ye Family!" Taixue Mountain Young Master said lightly, yet his words made everyone feel bone-chilling cold.

Is there really no other choice at this point?

Ye Ao felt immense pressure on his shoulders as he turned to look at his gentle and delicate wife, Xia Wei, who stood by his side as always. He saw her looking at him trustingly, her eyes brimming with warmth and tenderness. She softly said, "Since Chen’er caused this disaster, we, as his parents, should bear all the responsibility. We cannot let other clan members be involved."

Ye Ao nodded, "Exactly, one should take responsibility for their actions, but we must not let this harm others. It’s just tough on you."

Xia Wei shook her head, "It’s not tough, as long as Chen’er is safe, everything will be fine."

"Family Head!"

The other elders trembled with fear. At this time, the Family Head had chosen to offer his and his wife’s lives in exchange for the safety of the clan, a truly righteous act that also made them feel guilty.

But at this moment, exchanging the lives of two people for a hundred was the best choice.

Taixue Mountain Young Master’s eyes twinkled as he said, "Very well, I hadn’t expected City Lord Ye to understand the greater good to this extent, taking initiative to sacrifice yourselves, thus sparing me some effort. Come, bring forth two cups of fine wine. City Lord Ye, this is Taixue Mountain’s finest snow region wine, brewed for a thousand years, fragrant and heady, paired with a colorless and tasteless poison. Upon drinking it, you will pass peacefully without any pain."

"Yes, Young Master."

Behind him, a strong person took out an exquisite jade wine pot, poured two glasses of sweet and aromatic wine, and handed them over.

After gazing at the wine for a moment, Ye Ao and Xia Wei held their glasses, exchanged a smile, clinked them together, and drank everything in one go.

"Good, good, good, such great courage indeed," the Taixue Mountain Young Master stood up and clapped vigorously.

Ye Ao said, "Young Master Zhang, before I die, I have one last wish. I hope you can grant it."

Taixue Mountain Young Master said, "Speak, City Lord Ye."

"I hope you can keep your promise and release the other members of the Ye Family. They are innocent."

"Family Head—" Many clan members wanted to cry, not expecting that even at this moment, the Family Head was still thinking about their safety. It made them feel ashamed that they could only sacrifice the Family Head to secure the safety of the clan.

However, at this moment, Taixue Mountain Young Master revealed a cruel smile, shook his head, and stood up, "City Lord Ye, you can only blame yourself for being too naive to believe those words. Ye Chen killed my younger brother, creating an irreconcilable hatred with my Taixue Mountain. How could it possibly end so amicably?"

"You—" Ye Ao’s complexion changed, but he could only helplessly cough up a mouthful of black blood as the poison took effect. Meanwhile, Xia Wei also had black blood at the corners of her mouth, the poison quickly taking effect without any pain, leaving her body utterly limp and her vision blurring.

Taixue Mountain Young Master sneered, "I merely had you drink the poisoned wine obediently. Now that the poison has taken effect, soon you will surely die from it. And since you, the highest expert of the Ye Family, have fallen, won’t the rest just be at the mercy of this young master?"

"Despicable, shameless!"

The other elders and stewards cursed but also felt terrified.

"Hmph, blame only Ye Chen for killing my younger brother and offending my Taixue Mountain. Someone, kill everyone in the Ye Family, not sparing a single one," Taixue Mountain Young Master ordered.

"Yes, Young Master!"

Boom—

Behind him, several super experts unleashed an astonishing aura, pressuring the entire Ye Family hall, sweeping through everything.

Moreover, two Innate Strong Beings swiftly rushed out, ready to slaughter the Ye Family members. Ye Ao, suppressing his weak body, stepped forward and burst forth with True Yuan, clashing with one person. He was blown back three steps, coughing out more black blood, his injuries worsening.

"My husband." Xia Wei rushed up to support Ye Ao.

"Since you’re so eager to die, I’ll grant your wish," said a red-haired Martial God as he stepped forward. His immense Martial God presence enveloped Ye Ao, and he struck with a slap that thundered, the void seeming almost to explode.

"My husband, we weren’t born on the same year, month, and day, but we can die on the same year, month, and day!"

Xia Wei tightly hugged Ye Ao, her eyes closed, waiting for death to come, yet somewhat forcefully enduring, for she couldn’t see her son one last time before death.

Boom—

A loud explosion erupted, Divine Light dazzling, yet Ye Ao and Xia Wei didn’t feel any force land on them. Just as they were astonished, their hearts trembled suddenly feeling a special sensation, unable to resist opening their eyes—there, they saw a much yearned-for youth kneeling in front of them.

"Father, mother, your son has returned." Ye Chen’s handsome face showed a warm smile.

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