"Now that you've messed up and realized there's no turning back, you finally reveal this news to the entire clan, expecting everyone in the sect to shoulder the blame for your precious son?"
"But where is your precious son now? If he still considers himself a member of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, he should return and apologize to Wu Tong, not just disappear."
"And now? Not only did yesterday's ambush fail to eliminate Wu Tong, but Dugu Bo also discovered it."
"In this situation, once Dugu Bo informs Wu Tong, the only outcome awaiting us is the annihilation of our clan under the combined assault of all major forces."
"What kind of outcome is this? Even the dark spirit masters back in the day didn't face such treatment!"
Yu Luomian's anger flared every time Yu Xiaogang was mentioned. That waste of a man disgusted him to the point where he couldn't even stand the sight of him.
Seeing Yu Yuanzhen's actions now, Yu Luomian couldn't hold back the grievances and resentment he had accumulated over this period. He truly couldn't understand what Yu Yuanzhen was thinking—sacrificing the entire sect to atone for the mistakes of his worthless son, who had already been expelled from the clan.
"..."
Faced with Yu Luomian's accusations, Yu Yuanzhen had no retort. After all, he couldn't refute any of it.
Yu Yuanzhen had indeed acted against Wu Tong based on information provided by Yu Xiaogang—not just once, but multiple times, with the intent to kill.
As a result, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect had formed an irreconcilable enmity with Wu Tong.
The hatred between the two sides could be traced entirely to Yu Xiaogang's actions.
Did Yu Yuanzhen not know this?
Of course he did. But his paternal feelings clouded his judgment, leading him to make one mistake after another, dragging the entire clan into this futile conflict.
Now, the hatred between them had reached a point of no return. Only the complete annihilation of one side could end this life-and-death struggle born of vengeance.
But did he regret it?
Of course he did.
For the sake of a worthless son who vanished when the clan needed him most, he had doomed the entire family. Yu Yuanzhen had been drowning in regret ever since.
After all, though his love for his son ran deep, his love for the sect ran deeper.
Yu Luomian watched Yu Yuanzhen's expression of remorse, but his resentment didn't lessen in the slightest. In his eyes, Yu Yuanzhen had brought this upon himself.
Regret?
What good was regret now?
It was far too late.
The other elders present remained silent as they watched this scene unfold. Yesterday's ambush had failed, sealing their fate.
They had no power to oppose a God Trial Chosen, let alone one capable of mobilizing nearly every major force on the continent.
An assassin could strike once and flee a thousand miles, but they had no such luxury. If they dared to run, they would face relentless pursuit across the entire continent.
Since death was inevitable, they might as well preserve some dignity. If not for the need to ensure the survival of their bloodline, they wouldn't even have bothered coming here. Wouldn't it be better to spend their remaining time with their families?
"Enough! What's the point of arguing now? Can it change anything?" A hot-tempered elder cut off Yu Luomian's complaints.
He didn't even glance at Yu Yuanzhen, instead asking Yu Luomian, "What about the arrangements? Have the young ones of the clan been safely evacuated?"
At this question, the other elders turned their attention to Yu Luomian.
Hearing the elder's words, Yu Luomian ignored Yu Yuanzhen entirely.
"Yes, Uncle Lei. Over three thousand children under the age of six have been secretly escorted to various locations across the continent by trusted subordinates. As long as they remain undiscovered, the bloodline of our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will endure."
"Good, that's good…"
"It's our failure that we couldn't provide them a safe environment, forcing them into hiding."
"Sigh… I only hope they can live peacefully in the future and preserve our clan's legacy. That's enough."
The elders found some solace in Yu Luomian's words, though a few couldn't help but feel a pang of sorrow.
When had the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect ever suffered such humiliation? Yet now, they were forced to resort to actions they would have once considered disgraceful, all for the sake of survival.
Yu Yuanzhen sat silently in the leader's seat, watching this scene unfold, his thoughts drifting to Yu Xiaogang, who had vanished without a trace after Wu Tong's rise.
His regret deepened unbearably.
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Wu Tong observed the scene below as the live chat buzzed with comments.
"Dragon King Sprays Water: So, they brought this on themselves? How dare they still have the audacity to trouble Wu Tong?"
"Don't Bully the Poor Youth: Well, this is a fantasy world. People like this aren't uncommon. I can understand their actions, but Yu Xiaogang is just disgusting."
"No-Shamelessness: Right? Dragging his family into his mess out of jealousy is bad enough, but then running away afterward? Pathetic."
"Crimson Hawk Sage: Truly a despicable and shameless man."
"Leisurely Stroll in the Mortal World: Ah, human nature…"
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Wu Tong glanced at the chat but quickly refocused on the task at hand.
Listening to the discussion below, he spoke up: "Oh? So some of them escaped?"
If he hadn't eavesdropped, they might have actually gotten away with it.
The group below froze at the sound of his voice. Looking up, they saw Wu Tong seated on a raised platform in the hall, gazing down at them.
"But it doesn't matter. I'll make sure they join you soon. You can go ahead and wait for them."
Ignoring the furious expressions of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect members, Wu Tong remained utterly composed.
"Wu Tong! If you want revenge, take it out on me! What's the point of targeting children?" Yu Yuanzhen stood up, glaring at Wu Tong.
"Tch. Moron."
Wu Tong couldn't even be bothered to respond. Why waste words on enemies? Did he have that much time to spare?
With a flick of his wrist, he summoned the Banner of Ten Thousand Souls. Millions of vengeful spirits surged forth, engulfing the entire hall in a dense black mist.
Countless agonized wails, filled with endless negativity, rushed toward Yu Yuanzhen and the others like a tidal wave.
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Live Chat:
"Passerby: Damn, classic Wu Tong. Straight to the point, no hesitation."
"No-Shamelessness: This reminds me of General Duanmu."
"Dragon King Sprays Water: Duanmu Yan? Yeah, same energy—no nonsense, just action."
"Don't Bully the Poor Youth: This is so satisfying. In novels, fights drag on for chapters with endless talking, which feels normal in fiction. But in reality, it's best to act fast. Delays only invite trouble."
"No-Shamelessness: Speaking from experience, huh, Xiao Yan?"
"Don't Bully the Poor Youth: ..."
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