Chapter 475: The Former Province Lord of Dongxuan Province

A heavy silence fell over the scene.

"He must die?"

Yun Tianhan frowned and spoke again.

"He must die!"

This time, the one who spoke was Song Yeming!

His gaze was cold, his robes billowing. Lightning snakes danced wildly in his sleeves, and boundless thunder crackled beneath his feet. He looked like a god of thunder descending upon the world, his might astonishing!

Seeing Song Yeming so resolute, his will seemingly unchallengeable,

Yun Tianhan sighed helplessly, his voice hoarse. "Then there's nothing to be done."

"So you've decided to interfere?"

Song Yeming raised an eyebrow.

"Since I'm already here, it wouldn't be right to just dust off my sleeves and leave."

"Even if I know I can't stop you, I must at least make an attempt. Only then can this old man answer to others."

Yun Tianhan said.

Hearing this, Song Yeming, Murong Lengfang, and Jin Ninghai all frowned.

They really couldn't understand who had entrusted the Yun family to protect this Ye Chen.

'Could it be that Ye Chen truly has some unknown, powerful background? So powerful that even the Yun family has to obey them, to the point of confronting our three families at once?'

"I don't know if you have your reasons, but if you insist on interfering, don't blame us for being merciless."

Song Yeming held a green lamp, his body wreathed in lightning as his injuries rapidly healed.

"That's right. Once we fight, you'll be responsible for the consequences. You'd better think clearly for the sake of the Yun family."

Murong Lengfang also said coolly.

Although Jin Ninghai didn't speak, the aura surging around him was like a monstrous wave sweeping in all directions. His intention was already clear.

Normally, the four of them might have kept each other in check, mutually wary.

But now, with the three of them joining forces, their confidence had soared. They no longer held Yun Tianhan in any regard.

At a time like this, they would even dare to challenge the Dongxuan Prefecture!

After all, no matter how powerful the Dongxuan Prefecture's foundation was, it couldn't possibly contend with three great families at the same time.

The atmosphere grew tense, like a drawn bow, and a great battle was about to erupt at any moment.

Ye Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, his Sword Intent surging like a storm as he too prepared to strike.

"Elder Yun, please don't be rash."

"Leave the rest of this mess to me."

Suddenly, a slender, graceful figure stepped forward. A melodious voice, like the tinkling of silver bells, abruptly rang out.

Everyone followed the sound and saw a captivating young woman in a flowing dress, hovering in the void. Her eyes were bright and beautiful, but her expression held a touch of coldness as she gazed quietly at the people from the three great families.

Behind the young woman followed an old man with a scruffy beard.

The old man was short and skinny, looking as if a gust of wind could blow him over.

But those present who knew his identity stared with wide eyes, their hearts filled with shock.

"It's you?" Ye Chen was somewhat surprised.

The newcomer was none other than Hongyu Pill Venerable. She looked at Ye Chen, her ice-cold expression melting into a gentle smile. "We meet again, Young Master Ye."

"So when the Yun family and Xiao Yunpo said they were acting on someone's request, it was because of you!" Ye Chen realized.

Everyone else on the scene also understood.

At first, they had been curious. Besides the major powers present, who else could possibly have such influence as to persuade the Yun family and Xiao Yunpo to help Ye Chen?

And even to confront so many fearsome enemies!

Now it seemed that only Hongyu Pill Venerable, the number one Alchemist in the eastern part of the dynasty, could achieve such a feat!

"Pill Venerable, are you determined to protect this brat?"

Song Yeming, Murong Lengfang, and Jin Ninghai all frowned, sensing trouble.

"That's right. Seniors, could you give me some face and let this matter drop?" Hongyu Pill Venerable nodded without hesitation.

"Impossible!"

Song Yeming's expression was grim as he said decisively, "Even if we wanted to let this go, that brat Ye Chen most likely wouldn't be willing to let it rest!"

"Besides, things have already come to this. There's no turning back!"

Murong Lengfang and Jin Ninghai also nodded in agreement.

Hearing this, Hongyu Pill Venerable gave a faint smile. "Then I'll have to see this through to the end."

Everyone was shocked.

The Murong family and the Jin family were backed by the Treasure Gathering Chamber of Commerce, while the Song family was suspected of having already joined forces with Shi Chongwei, one of Princess Changyue's subordinates. In the end, this could very well alert Princess Changyue herself.

'Their opponents' backgrounds are astonishingly powerful. Is Hongyu Pill Venerable really willing to fight so many strong enemies for the sake of a young man?'

"Sigh, it's all my fault for being useless. I've made a fool of myself in front of you, Pill Venerable."

Yun Tianhan sighed, his back hunched like a feeble old man who could barely walk. His voice was hoarse and weary.

"I'm already grateful that Elder Yun was willing to step in,"

Hongyu Pill Venerable said, waving her hand quickly.

"Is he your Guardian?"

Song Yeming was already prepared for battle. He immediately turned his icy gaze to the old man behind Hongyu Pill Venerable.

He knew his opponent couldn't possibly be Hongyu Pill Venerable.

Among the younger generation, the only ones capable of fighting beings like them were peerless prodigies like Ye Chen, or perhaps someone like Li Jianyin who had gone to the Central Province to cultivate in seclusion.

Therefore, Song Yeming knew very well that the one he had to deal with was the old man accompanying Hongyu Pill Venerable!

"So you're Song Yeming?"

"I hear you're quite arrogant, even looking down on the Dongxuan Prefecture at one point."

Seeing Song Yeming's question, the old man walked over at a leisurely pace before Hongyu Pill Venerable could even reply.

"Hm?"

The other party had addressed him directly by name, yet Song Yeming didn't find it strange at all. Instead, a sense of apprehension welled up in his heart for some reason.

"Old man? I was wondering where you went. So you went to find Hongyu Pill Venerable!"

"I thought you'd gotten scared and were cowering in some corner!"

Seeing the scruffy, skinny old man step out from behind Hongyu Pill Venerable, Li Jianyin, who was at the edge of the martial arts arena, suddenly spoke up with a laugh.

"Nonsense!"

Hearing this, the skinny old man was so angry his beard bristled. "Even your father has to call me Master! You brat, you have no respect for your elders. What has become of you!"

"My apologies for this display, Master. I will be sure to discipline this boy when we get back."

Hearing this, Li Yu broke out in a cold sweat and quickly said.

"Master?!"

Countless horrified gazes converged on the skinny old man.

Only then did they understand the newcomer's identity.

Who in all of Dongxuan Province didn't know that Prefecture Lord Li Yu's master was none other than the previous Prefecture Lord of Dongxuan Prefecture, Hong Cangkuang?

For a moment, the sound of sharp intakes of breath could be heard all around.

This was a reclusive Great Power, a senior whose seniority surpassed even the ancestors of the four great families. When he was in office, he was said to be over a thousand years old!

"This old man has already shown his face. Princess Changyue, isn't it time you showed yours?"

Hong Cangkuang scanned the surroundings, his calm words utterly astonishing!