Chapter 36

The atmosphere in the grand hall became incredibly strange at this moment, clearly no one could have anticipated that someone would dare to challenge the Ye Family’s current authority in the hall.

Then, under the gazes of these people, a tall and slender figure of a young man slowly walked in from the entrance of the grand hall. At this moment, his face did not show any special expression, but the faint mockery in his eyes was unmistakable.

"Who are you?"

Ye Yihao and the other person suddenly turned around, their gazes falling on the young man, and they slightly frowned. The meaning behind this person’s words suggested they should know him, but why couldn’t they remember this uniquely charismatic young man?

Hearing this, Ye Zhong smiled but did not say much. Given his previous status in the Ye Family, it would be a miracle if these two guys recognized him! Moreover, Ye Zhong had little interest in the identity of a Ye Family member, and he felt no guilt about disrupting their actions. Jokingly, Ye Zhong had already done something outrageous in the City Lord’s Mansion, so what was the big deal about doing it here?

"It’s you? The kid who follows Senior Sister Su Yu, Ye Zhong!?"

Xiang Qiyu, seeing Ye Zhong appear, a strange look appeared in her originally furious eyes. Clearly, she didn’t expect Ye Zhong to stand up for her at this moment. Moreover, he also surnamed Ye!?

"Ye Zhong!?" Ye Yihao’s eyes flickered slightly, and after a moment, his gaze turned somewhat cold, "This person, could he be the greatest disgrace of our Ye Family in a thousand years, the legendary Ye Family’s waste, Ye Zhong?"

"Sharp eyes."

Hearing this, Ye Zhong smiled, then lightly stepped forward, his figure directly passing through the crowd and landing in front of Xiang Qiyu and the other two girls. After scanning them with his gaze, he said indifferently, "You three, I’ve told you not to enter this Innate Saint Hall, but you insisted. If it weren’t for Senior Sister Su Yu, I really wouldn’t bother with you."

Seeing Ye Zhong’s appearance, Xiang Qiyu huffed, "You also surnamed Ye, from the tone of their words, you should be from the Ye Family of the Five Great Clans. Who knows what you’re up to?"

Hearing this, Ye Zhong smiled and said indifferently, "You don’t know, although I also surnamed Ye, the ones I like to step on the most also surnamed Ye. I’ll help you retrieve the spirit weapon, take it and leave, don’t go deeper."

After saying this, he slowly turned around, his gaze falling on Ye Yihao for a moment before he extended his hand and smiled, "Ye Yihao, hand over the item, then all of you get out. If you appear in front of me again, I won’t be so lenient."

Ye Zhong’s words were not deliberately concealed, so they echoed in the grand hall instantly. Many people’s gazes became interesting. From the few words exchanged between the two sides, many people could see that Ye Zhong should also be from the Ye Family, but clearly, he was not on the same side as Ye Yihao and the other person. His appearance was clearly to deliberately cause trouble.

Would Ye Yihao and the other person let him off?

Everyone’s gazes swept over, and they saw Ye Yihao and the other person’s faces turn extremely dark, the killing intent in their eyes becoming extremely sharp.

The other Ye Family members looked at Ye Zhong with complex expressions, filled with disdain, doubt, and cold smiles, but there was no fear in their eyes. Clearly, the events in the City Lord’s Mansion were unknown to this group of Ye Family experts.

"Ye Zhong, although I don’t know why you’re here, and from your appearance, you seem to have shed the name of a waste and started on the path of cultivation... However, are you preparing to seek your own death? You should know that with your status in the family, if I kill you with one slap today, no one will stand up for you." Ye Yihao’s eyes were cold as he stared at Ye Zhong, clearly puzzled why a mere Ye Zhong would dare to be so arrogant. That attitude seemed to treat the dozens of Ye Family experts present as nothing. What cards did he have, what qualifications?

"Brother Yihao, directly cripple this kid and take him back for family punishment." Ye Yi said coldly, showing no sentiment towards someone who shared his surname. In his view, since the other party came to ruin his good deed, he deserved to die!

Hearing this, although Ye Yihao still had some doubts, he was extremely confident in himself. He slowly stepped forward, his body’s blood and qi reaching its peak. Under the terrifying aura, he stared at Ye Zhong and said in a cold tone, "Ye Zhong, since you’re seeking your own death, don’t blame us for not considering any blood ties!"

As he spoke, he casually flipped his hand, and a black long spear appeared in his hand. The spear was filled with a dense aura, clearly a decent lower-grade spirit weapon.

Clearly, although Ye Yihao didn’t understand why Ye Zhong dared to stand up at this moment, he was already prepared to personally deal with this guy.

"Hey, can you handle it!?"

Xiang Qiyu also realized that although Ye Zhong seemed to be from the Ye Family, he was definitely not on the same side as those people. This time, he seemed to have come specifically to rescue the three of them. She asked with a hint of worry.

"You just take care of yourselves. If you lose any limbs, I won’t be able to explain to Senior Sister Su Yu." Ye Zhong smiled, then slowly stepped forward. However, he didn’t take out any weapons. As he stepped forward, a momentum that was no weaker than Ye Yihao’s slowly spread out.

"Fourth stage of Body Tempering! How is that possible!?"

Ye Yi, who was standing behind, watched Ye Zhong with a cold expression. But when he sensed his strength, his face suddenly changed, showing disbelief! The name of the Ye Family’s waste, who didn’t anyone know? But this legendary waste actually had the strength of the fourth stage of Body Tempering!? In the current field, apart from Ye Yihao and Ye Yi, the so-called geniuses of the Ye Family were at most at the third stage of Body Tempering! Even the legendary first person among the younger generation of the Ye Family, Ye Yufeng, was only at the third stage of Body Tempering! And this Ye Family’s waste had the fourth stage of Body Tempering!?

At this moment, not only was Ye Yi’s face filled with shock, but the other Ye Family experts were also stunned, vaguely understanding why this young man had such confidence! The fourth stage of Body Tempering was indeed strong enough!

However, Ye Yihao’s strength might be beyond his imagination.

"It seems you’ve been hiding your true strength all these years!" Ye Yihao’s eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. However, he didn’t think Ye Zhong had recently risen. In his view, this Ye Zhong had been pretending all these years, and if so, his cunning was truly terrifying!

"However, even if you have the strength of the fourth stage of Body Tempering, since you’re opposing me today, you should pay a price!"

A cruel look appeared in Ye Yihao’s eyes. For someone of his age to have such strength, if left in the Ye Family, he might surpass the two of them. Such a person should be eliminated while there’s a chance!

In the next moment, the long spear in Ye Yihao’s hand trembled slightly, the spear tip hissing like a venomous snake. Then, Ye Yihao stepped forward, his figure instantly appearing beside Ye Zhong. His eyes turned cold, and the black long spear in his hand swept out like the tail of a venomous snake, directly aiming at Ye Zhong. If this move landed, Ye Zhong’s bones would likely be shattered.

Fourth stage of Body Tempering!

In one move, Ye Yihao’s strength was fully revealed!

"Huh..."

Seeing this, Ye Zhong lightly laughed. In Ye Yihao’s attack, he felt a cold killing intent. Indeed, no matter where these Ye Family people went, their actions always made him detest them, whether in his previous life or now!

In the next moment, the Six Paths Burial Sword Technique in Ye Zhong’s body rapidly circulated, sharp sword qi silently flowing out of his body! In this situation, Ye Zhong raised his right hand and flicked his finger.

"Clang—"

A finger wind whistled out, precisely hitting the tip of the spear Ye Yihao had thrown. Instantly, the sound of metal clashing echoed, and a fierce wind swept out, lifting all the cushions on the ground.

After a moment, the cushions in the air landed, and the dust settled. Everyone’s gazes quickly swept over, seeing the two figures standing in the center of the field, facing each other. One had a calm expression, while the other’s eyes were filled with disbelief!

"Ye Zhong actually managed to block Brother Yihao’s spear!?" The faces of the Ye Family experts changed drastically. They were extremely clear about Ye Yihao’s abilities. He was one of the few people truly standing at the peak of the younger generation in Yanjing. An ordinary fourth stage of Body Tempering expert was no match for him! But now, that terrifying spear was easily blocked by a finger by the waste, Ye Zhong!

"How could Ye Zhong be the legendary waste!? Didn’t they say Ye Yufeng and the others went to Jiangzhou City for a marriage exchange? How could this kid be so arrogant to appear here!?" Someone was puzzled.

"Don’t worry about that. Since he offended Brother Yihao, no one in heaven or earth can save him!" Someone coldly snorted, clearly having absolute confidence in Ye Yihao!