Ancestral Hall of the Xiang Family.
Li Feng stepped into the side room from outside and imdiately sensed the heavy atmosphere within. He smiled faintly, unimpressed.
He had stirred things up outside, and it would indeed be suspicious if the Xiang Family had no reaction.
As Li Feng crossed the threshold, everyone from the Xiang Family turned to look at him. The Great Elder's gaze grew scrutinizing, no longer disdainful as it was before. The Third Elder glared with obvious hostility, clearly infuriated by Li Feng's previous insolence.
Li Feng remained calm and composed in response.
Xiang Zhan stared at Li Feng for a long while before sighing.
"You truly are a cunning and troubleso youth. The dical Saint was a highly respected figure; how could he have taught such a grandchild?"
"I'm not blind. My Xiang Family's Domineering Technique, though not unmatched, is peerless. It was only after the dical Saint saved and saw the general outline of our Domineering Technique that he developed the Silver Needle Sealing Technique."
"Before, you single-handedly fought two of my Xiang Family's Overlords. That all-encompassing presence is unmistakably from our Domineering Technique."
"Moreover, before the battle, I saw you unlock your acupoints, confirming without a doubt. Although I don't know why you're not of the Xiang Family and can still cultivate the Domineering Technique, since you've learned it, it is a kind of fate."
Clearly, Xiang Zhan intended to settle the situation with these words.
"Forefather!"
The Third Elder grew anxious; the Forefather suggesting that since Li Feng had cultivated the Xiang Family's Domineering Technique, let the matter rest was unacceptable.
The Domineering Technique is exclusive to the Xiang Family; it cannot be learned by outsiders.
Xiang Zhan waved his hand, interrupting the Third Elder: "I know what you want to say, and I understand what you all think."
"The events of the past happened to save this old man; there was a reason. If you think the exchange wasn't worth it, you can decide after I've passed."
"Forefather."
Xiang Zhan stopped Xiang Qian, continuing: "The Xiang Family's Domineering Technique was passed down from our ancestor, the Overlord of Western Chu. Few over the generations could cultivate it because it demands a strong physique."
"Domineering by nature is extrely fierce, complenting the physique. My Xiang Family is descended from the Overlord of Chu, inheriting the bloodline, yet not everyone can cultivate it."
"Domineering becos stronger when faced with strength."
"Our Xiang Family survives because of this technique, but also faces demise because of it. Our talented mbers across generations couldn't escape dying from an explosion caused by the Domineering Technique."
"The dical Saint developed the Silver Needle Sealing Technique for us back then, and it was given without reservation. Xiang Qian broke through because of his guidance, and it's because of the dical Saint that five Overlords appeared in our generation."
"Regardless of what the dical Saint did, it's a debt owed by the Xiang Family, so the matter of Li Feng practicing the Domineering Technique cannot be brought up again."
"If you are dissatisfied, wait until I'm dead."
After speaking, Xiang Zhan looked up at Li Feng: "Li Feng, while I'm alive, the Xiang Family owes your grandfather. After I'm gone, there will be no more ties between the Xiang Family and your grandfather. Can you accept this?"
Li Feng looked at Xiang Zhan, this centenarian, indeed, the older, the wiser.
"Okay."
Li Feng did not explain further; the War God Technique evolved from the Domineering Technique, essentially a version 2.0 developed with so of his grandfather's insights. However, without the Domineering Technique, discussing it further would be futile.
As Xiang Zhan said.
The Domineering Technique is unmatched and unparalleled; Li Feng wasn't sure if there was a stronger Cultivation Technique in the Ancient Martial World, but in the Mortal World, it was already the strongest.
This was the root of the Xiang Family's confidence.
Xiang Zhan continued: "The earlier duel, you won; taking on two, surpassing your peers, you genuinely surprised ."
"Only that Qilin child from the Xiang Family could contend with you, but he has gone to train outside. Perhaps you'll et soday."
Xiang Zhan casually ntioned, turning to Xiang Qian: "I've said what I should. The next matters are not for this old man to decide."
With the topic turned to Xiang Qian, as he was now the Clan Leader of the Xiang Family, it wasn't appropriate for Xiang Zhan to speak further.
Xiang Qian glanced at Xiang Zhan, who had closed his eyes and fallen silent, and turned to look at Li Feng with a slightly complicated expression.
"Third Elder, do you have anything to say to ?"
Xiang Qian addressed the Third Elder, opting not to speak directly to Li Feng. Initially, he didn't want to bring this matter to the forefront; the Third Elder had acted against Li Feng on his own accord.
The Great Elder likely knew, but whether he knew beforehand or only afterward remained unclear.
Now that Li Feng had publicized the matter, as Clan Leader, he couldn't afford to be vague or indifferent, or he would be unfit for the role.
The Third Elder clenched his fists tightly as the Clan Leader questioned him.
"Clan Leader, as for the matter of eliminating Li Feng, there was indeed soone pulling the strings, but not as Li Feng described."
"The Longevity Sect, the Clan Leader should know, their influence extends across the Southeast Five Provinces and has certain sway in the Central Five Provinces."
"And the Longevity Sect has a vast network of connections. While my Xiang Family's roots are deep, in other areas, especially in comrce, our strength is sowhat lacking."
"For the revival of the Xiang Family, money is indispensable. Without money, there's no discussing the prosperity of the Xiang Family, and my son, for the Xiang Family's benefit, interacted with the Longevity Sect."
"He probably didn't consider much and had Xiang Zhuang lead people to handle this matter, likely not seeing it as significant."
The Third Elder was deliberately downplaying the issue, suggesting that the attempt to kill Li Feng was for the Xiang Family's benefit, not for personal gain or power struggles.
Xiang Qian glanced at the Third Elder, whose eldest son was Xiang Zhuang, Xiang Liang's father, lacking personal talent but with two outstanding sons, thus rising through the ranks.
The Third Elder's branch of the family was originally a side branch, but with his two sons' rise, his position also improved significantly. Previously, the Third Elder's family held little power within the Xiang Family.
However, the rise of Xiang Zhuang and Xiang Liang gave the Third Elder many ambitions. If not for his son Xiang Tian being a once-in-a-millennium genius, capable of rivaling the two brothers alone, he would face much greater pressure.
"Third Elder, you know the Longevity Sect is powerful, and your son acted independently. Did you disregard entirely?"
Xiang Qian looked at the Third Elder.
"Clan Leader, initially the Third Elder was not aware of this matter. His son was the Manager at Huacheng, possessing a certain degree of autonomy, and likely didn't consider this matter significant, leading to a misjudgnt."
At this point, the Great Elder stood up: "As for the cooperation with the Longevity Sect, he cannot fully represent the Xiang Family. However, he acted on his own, so I suggest calling him back for questioning; the Punishnt Hall will determine the resolution."
The Great Elder finished speaking and turned to Li Feng.
"Earlier, you clarified this outside; I sense you have motives. The Longevity Sect is vast and powerful, and you have provoked them. It appears you are also in a precarious position."
"Coming to Huadong Town to sever our Xiang Family's ties with the Longevity Sect is one thing; perhaps you have other intentions."
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