Chapter 18: Qingyun Emerges Beneath the Qingyun Sword!
The atmosphere was eerie.
The current atmosphere in the Ye Family was extremely calm, with everyone's eyes fixed on the mysterious old man.
He had murky eyes, and with a slight lift of his arm, he effortlessly caught the wooden sword filled with dark sword energy between his two fingers.
Ye QiuBai's expression also became serious as he pressed forward again with the wooden sword in his hand, releasing bursts of demonic energy!
Demon Nine Swords.
Third Sword!
Ye QiuBai had now broken through to the Violet Mansion Realm, and his power was incomparable to before. However, he was still firmly held in the old man's grip!
The old man sighed. "Stop trying. You are not my match."
With a gentle wave of his palm, Ye QiuBai was blasted back as if struck by lightning!
Ye Qing stepped forward at this moment, his face grave as he stood in front of Ye QiuBai, looking at the old man. "Elder."
Ye Ling and Ye Yan, along with the other elders of the Ye Family, also showed deference, bowing respectfully. "Greetings, Elder."
Yes, the old man was the ancestor of the Ye Family, the strongest figure in the Ye Family.
Ye QiuBai was also taken aback when he heard this. Although he knew there was an ancestor in the Ye Family, he had never seen him before.
He had only heard that the ancestor of the Ye Family had been in seclusion for many years, trying to break through the constraints.
The Ye Family ancestor looked at Ye QiuBai and slowly said, "You have already vented enough. Let's stop here."
His tone was calm, yet unquestionable.
Ye Qing's expression changed. He knew that the ancestor was leaning towards Ye Ling's side!
Ye QiuBai's expression remained unchanged as he said lightly, "Why? Is it only allowed for him to kill me, but not for me to kill him?"
The Ye Family ancestor's tone was profound as he hinted, "After all, you are a member of the Ye Family. Naturally, you should prioritize the interests of the Ye Family."
"Oh? Ye Yan's talent and strength are inferior to mine..." Ye QiuBai glanced at Ye Yan, who was hiding at the back, his face full of fear, and sneered, "Even in courage, he is inferior. So why sacrifice me for the sake of the Ye Family?"
The Ye Family ancestor glanced at Ye Yan and sighed, "Indeed, I agree with this point. In terms of talent, strength, and conduct, you are perfect as the next family head... However, since you have enmity with the Sunset Dynasty, we can only compromise."
"Moreover, you don't have a strong sense of belonging to the Ye Family."
Ye QiuBai remained indifferent.
If it were in the past, he could risk his life for the Ye Family.
But now, after experiencing so much, whether the life or death, prosperity or decline of the Ye Family, it didn't matter to him at all.
"So, I can only endure it for the sake of the Ye Family."
"What if I insist on killing him today?"
The eyes of the Ye Family ancestor suddenly widened, and an irresistible pressure swept towards Ye QiuBai!
To him, Ye QiuBai was just a talented individual who had not fully grown.
If he obediently complied, he could be spared.
But if he showed defiance, the Ye Family ancestor would not hesitate to eliminate him!
Ye Qing's expression changed, and he immediately stood in front of Ye QiuBai, reaching out his hands to block the overwhelming pressure.
But even with Ye Qing's current cultivation level, he could only resist this pressure with all his might.
"QiuBai, leave now and return to the Hidden Dao Academy."
Without waiting for Ye QiuBai to speak, the Ye Family ancestor spoke in a deep voice, "Since actions have already been taken, how can we let the tiger return to the mountain?"
If Ye QiuBai returned to the Hidden Dao Academy, even the Ye Family ancestor would not have the slightest confidence in being able to kill him there!
After all, the dean of the academy, Qin TianNan, was ranked 26th on the Four Realms Ranking.
And he couldn't even make it onto the list.
He was definitely not Qin TianNan's opponent.
By then, when Ye QiuBai's strength became something even he couldn't handle...
That would bring disaster to the Ye Family!
The Ye Family ancestor was well aware of this principle. With a sway of his body, he charged directly towards Ye QiuBai!
Ye Qing gritted his teeth and stood his ground!
But Ye QiuBai didn't intend to leave directly. His expression slightly condensed as he took out an ancient longsword.
The longsword was sheathed, but there were faint strands of sword intent emanating from it!
Qingyun Sword!
This was the sword that Lu ChangSheng had given to Ye QiuBai, but back then, Ye QiuBai couldn't control it.
Now, with a better understanding of sword intent and improved cultivation, he wondered if he could draw it and strike!
The Ye Family ancestor was extremely powerful and highly sensitive to danger.
Seeing Ye QiuBai take out this sword, he immediately felt a deep fear penetrating his soul!
"What kind of sword is this?!" The Ye Family ancestor retreated, his voice sharp. "How could this sword contain sword intent?!"
Sword intent belonged to oneself.
But a sword that carried its own sword intent was unheard of to the Ye Family ancestor!
Even if the Southern Domain's master craftsmen personally intervened, they couldn't imbue a sword with sword intent!
Ye QiuBai didn't speak. Instead, he stepped forward, intending to draw the Qingyun Sword!
Strands of sword intent surged forth!
Even Ye QiuBai's own sword intent began to fill the entire Ye Family!
"Sword intent! You've comprehended sword intent!" The Ye Family ancestor's eyes revealed a dazzling killing intent!
A swordsman who comprehended sword intent at such a young age.
If not killed now, the Ye Family would be destroyed in the future!
At the same time, the Ye Family ancestor felt a tinge of regret. What heights could someone who comprehended sword intent at such a young age bring the Ye Family to?
No, that couldn't be allowed.
The Sunset Dynasty wouldn't allow Ye QiuBai to continue growing!
With this in mind, the Ye Family ancestor reaffirmed his determination and thrust his palm towards Ye QiuBai!
The momentum was overwhelming, carrying endless pressure, as if to shake him to death!
Facing the palm print, Ye QiuBai neither retreated nor avoided, standing his ground.
With one hand gripping the hilt of the Qingyun Sword and the other gripping the scabbard, he attempted to draw it!
Just revealing a bit of the sword's blade, strands of sword intent surged into the sky!
Even the entire Tianyuan City could feel it!
Sharp and powerful, as if to split the heavens and earth!
At the same time, with just a bit of the blade revealed, Ye QiuBai felt the sword intent filling his body, an irresistible force.
If he drew the entire sword, Ye QiuBai might explode on the spot!
However, even just the current power of the sword intent was enough.
The sword intent swept forth, turning into a series of swords that cleaved through the air, directly striking the incoming palm print!
Boom!
An explosion resounded throughout the entire Ye Family!
The surrounding buildings collapsed at this moment!
Some low-cultivated servants couldn't even resist the shockwave and were directly sent flying!
At the same time, the huge palm print appeared with endless cracks!
It could shatter at any moment!
The Ye Family ancestor's face changed. This was his full-force strike, yet he could only block this sword intent!
The palm print shattered!
The sword intent advanced, slashing towards the Ye Family ancestor!
With a low shout, the Ye Family ancestor raised his hands and blocked the sword intent.
But at that moment, Ye QiuBai, like a ghost, appeared beside Ye Yan and pointed a finger!
In the horrified gaze of Ye Yan, his forehead was pierced through!
In that moment, Ye Yan died, his soul scattered!