The stronger Hong Yu became, the more Hong Tiande felt that his life and status were under threat.
This feeling grew especially intense after the battle at the Abyssal Mountain Range.
Hong Tiande knew full well that with Hong Yu's talent, coupled with his excellent relationship with Feng Xue Xin, it was a foregone conclusion that Hong Yu would become an Inner Sect Disciple of the Cyan Nether Sword Sect. Once that happened and he returned, the still-wavering Patriarch would surely choose to support him.
If it ever came to that, it would be far too easy for Hong Yu to deal with him.
At this thought, Hong Tiande shot to his feet, a vicious killing intent erupting from him. "Might as well go all the way. That boy Hong Yu must be eliminated!"
With that, he was already gone from the main hall.
Only the chair he had been sitting in remained, collapsing into a pile of splintered wood with a sharp CREAK.
...
Time is relentless.
It waits for no one and for nothing.
