Against the Gods

ughingstock because of my selfishness.”

“Haha,” Duke Hui Ye faintly laughed: “I know how you feel.
But the fact that you were willing to undergo the Profound Handle Soul Search is enough proof of your innocence.”

The edges of Yun Che’s mouth twitched as he laughed coldly to himself: This two man show is truly flawless, even I was almost about to believe him.

Yun Waitian cupped his fists toward Duke Hui Ye and said agitatedly: “Duke Hui Ye had said everything that I wanted to say.
How could my son’s innocence be placed on the same level as the prestige of the Yun Family.
Even if he had to carry the name of a sinner who harmed his fellow clansman, this Profound Handle Soul Search cannot be allowed… I thank Your Highness for reminding my child about this.
Although Your Highness is not much older than my child, you are much better than my child in handling such situations.”

Duke Hui Ye laughed slightly and said: “Great Elder is too kind.
As the accused party, it is no wonder that anger clouded his mind, that he couldn’t think properly.
I am an onlooker and can naturally see the bigger picture more clearly.”

“Hehehehe” Just as Duke Hui Ye finished talking, a sarcastic and inharmonious laughter rang out.
Duke Hui Ye glanced at Helian Peng and asked: “Elder Helian, what are you laughing about?’

Helian Peng stood up and sarcastically said: “Your Highness, don’t you find this extremely laughable? Although the Yun Family has been in decline, they are still one of the twelve Guardian Families.
But at the family gathering of a Guardian Family, a wild brat actually appeared to cause trouble.
What’s even more laughable is that even now, he’s still standing there perfectly fine… Hahahaha, if this were to happen in my Helian Family, just the fact that he made such accusations, let’s not talk about the Patriarch but even if it were a normal disciple, if it was a light punishment, he would be crippled on the spot and if it was heavy, he would be put to death immediately.
But this Yun Family… Hehehehe, is really appalling, laughable, yet pitiable.
Where is there any bit of their Guardian Family aura and greatness? It’s hard for me even if I don’t want to laugh.”

Although Helian Peng’s words were sarcastic, they were straight to the point, instantly causing all the elders and disciples present to be embarrassed as they looked at Yun Che with rage.
Yun Waitian instantly walked forward and commanded: “Enforcement Elder, hurry and capture this brat whose intentions are malicious!”

Hearing what was said, the Enforcement Elder flew and landed on the stage.
Just as he was about to rush towards Yun Che, a calm yet slightly authoritative voice sounded: “Stop.”

Although the voice was not too serious and did not pack much feelings, it caused the Enforcement Elder to stop.
That was because this voice had come from Yun Qinghong.

“Yun Qinghong, you’ve finally talked.
I thought you were going to watch this show until the end!” Yun Waitian laughed and he even called “Yun Qinghong” by his name: “What is it, are you going to protect this audacious and reckless so-called godson of yours?! Or, are his actions really your wishes?”

“You’re right.
I am indeed going to protect him.” Yun Qinghong said calmly as he looked directly at Yun Waitian.
His calm gaze made Yun Waitian feel an authoritativeness that should not have existed, as his body uncontrollably tensed up.

“Enforcement Elder, step down.” Yun Qinghong said.

Hearing those words, the Enforcement Elder was stunned and looked at the Great Elder.
Seeing that he did not moved, Yun Qinghong frowned and his voice instantly became deeper: “Step down!!”

This two words were not harsh but in the ears of the Yun Family disciples, they were as deafening as thunder, and all the Elders looked at Yun Qinghong in shock… After being crippled for more than twenty years, Yun Qinghong had led a reclusive life and rarely cared about family matters.
He had also never scolded anyone, and this was the first time the disciples of the young generation had heard their crippled Patriarch give such an authoritative command.

The Enforcement Elder’s body trembled and he frantically uttered “yes”, before quickly retreating.

Yun Qinghong’s gaze turned and landed on Yun Xinyue, as he said in a calm yet undeniable tone: “Yun Xinyue, step on stage and be prepared to receive the Profound Handle Soul Search.”

Once Yun Qinghong’s words came out, everyone was stunned and the place grew restless.
Duke Hui Ye’s brows twitched as he asked in a slightly angry tone: “Patriarch Yun, what is the meaning of this?”

“What do I mean? Who are you to care?” Yun Qinghong coolly replied: “This is my Yun Family’s matters and I don’t need you to be gesticulating here.”

The mutters of the entire arena immediately turned into dead silence and everyone stared in awe, wondering whether there was a problem with their ears.
Yun Qinghong… actually scolded this Duke Hui Ye, and actually scolded him without leaving him face.
Duke Hui Ye’s face immediately darkened as he coldly laughed: “Patriarch Yun, you… you dare act so disrespectful towards me!”

“Hmph!” Yun Qinghong laughed it off coolly: “So what if I’m disrespectful towards you? From the moment you stepped into my Yun Family grounds until now, have you given me, the Patriarch, any respect? I am from the same generation as your father, and my father is the reputable “Demon King”.
His title of king is of the same seniority as your grandfather.
In the past when your father saw me, he still had to obediently call me ‘Big Brother’.
Me teaching you a lesson only natural and you, a junior, entered my Yun Family, yet did not pay respects to me, the Patriarch.
Instead, you continuously interfered with my family matters in front of me.
Your actions are wild and arrogant, and now you even question me for being disrespectful towards you?”

“Is this how your father usually teaches you? Hmph, you’re a disgrace to your father, grandfather, and the entire Illusory Demon Royal Family.
In fact, you’ve lost all their face.”