"Ye Qingchen has returned?"
In an instant.
This news spread throughout the Extreme North like ripples from a stone cast into water, reaching every corner swiftly.
A month ago, like a spring thunder, he appeared in the Extreme North, leveled Ice City, killed Luo Yunfei, and subdued the Luo Family single-handedly. And now, he has stepped foot in the Extreme North once again?
For a moment.
The entire Extreme North was in an uproar.
All the major families immediately moved upon hearing the news, discussing how to deal with the series of consequences brought by Ye Qingchen’s return. Some Earth Immortal Clans, which had conflicts with the Luo Family, also quickly tightened their forces, choosing to wait and see.
"Big brother, do you think this news is true?"
Yan Family.
In the great hall.
Two Earth Immortal Ancestors sat at the head, with an invitation personally written by Luo Xin on the table before them. It stated that Ye Qingchen had returned to the Extreme North and invited them to the Luo Family for a gathering.
"Now the entire Extreme North is abuzz, saying that Ye Qingchen has returned!" The second elder of the Yan Family squinted his eyes, thoughtful, "Do you think this might be a smokescreen released by the Luo Family? Trying to scare us?"
During this period.
The Yan Family continuously tested the Luo Family’s strength, having numerous frictions at several mines, mostly ending in victories but with some losses.
The head of the Yan Family sneered, "Even if the Luo Family were bold, they wouldn’t dare deceive over a hundred Earth Immortals. If many Earth Immortals find out it’s false, their fury would be unbearable!"
The second elder of the Yan Family nodded slightly.
Even if Luo Yunfei were alive, he wouldn’t dare do such a thing. To deceive so many Earth Immortals, and once they find out they’re deceived, they would absolutely raze the Luo Family to the ground. No one would dare offend so many Earth Immortals at once!
"It seems this news must be true!"
The head of the Yan Family’s eyes gleamed, "Last time, we missed the opportunity to swallow the Luo Family due to Ye Qingchen; we should see what this kid has this time at the Earth Immortal assembly!"
"If he’s indeed as rumored, then so be it. But if not, we’ll devour him and the Luo Family whole!"
...
This kind of conversation took place not only in the Yan Family.
All major Earth Immortal Clans in the Extreme North were having similar discussions.
"Have you heard? Ye Qingchen has returned to the Extreme North!"
"Didn’t he leave a month ago? It was said he went back to Taotian Palace, and there was a life-and-death battle waiting for him! How did he come back so quickly? Did he escape?"
"He already won that life-and-death battle and has now returned. Ice City has issued invitations on his behalf, inviting a total of one hundred sixty-four Earth Immortals!"
"My God, can Ye Qingchen handle so many Earth Immortals? If he can’t control the situation, both Ice City and he will be torn apart in an instant!"
"Yes, there’s a good show to watch in Ice City this time!"
For a moment.
Most of the Extreme North had their eyes on Ice City.
It should be noted.
Anyone who has stepped into Earth Immortal status is not easy to deal with. Which of them isn’t high and mighty? You might get some respect if you’re an elder, but as a young junior, why should they listen to you?
Moreover, to the Earth Immortals in the Extreme North, Ye Qingchen is still an outsider, and everyone naturally harbors hostility towards him.
Anyone with insight could see that a vortex was slowly brewing with Ice City at its center!
...
While everyone speculated.
Ice City became more bustling than ever, as its citizens witnessed various kinds of mythical beasts coming and going, a sight that opened their eyes.
There was a Golden-winged Roc with three heads, a Soaring Snake Flood Dragon with four wings, a Jade-eyed Golden Beast resembling a lion-tiger, and a Spirit Elephant as large as a hill with six white tusks...
"My goodness, with so many mythical beasts, our new ancestor indeed has considerable face!" said a passing Luo Family descendant in awe, "So many Earth Immortals come to pay respects to him!"
Hearing this conversation, the two Earth Immortal Ancestors of the Yan Family passing by couldn’t help but sneer.
Considerable face? Pay respects?
Among the Earth Immortals who came, who knows how many wish to take this opportunity to fiercely bite a chunk out of the Luo Family and Ye Qingchen! If Ye Qingchen can’t control the situation, today’s assembly will turn into a hunt!
And today will become Ye Qingchen’s death anniversary!
Not only did the two Yan Family Ancestors think this way, but others also shared the same view.
At this moment.
In the Luo Family’s great hall in Ice City.
Over a hundred Earth Immortals had already gathered; they all originated from the Extreme North, many were familiar or recognized each other, and their eyes occasionally glanced over the others, truly like wolves among scarce prey.
An Earth Immortal supports a major race. Once that Earth Immortal falls, the family would immediately be torn apart and consumed by other major Earth Immortal races, which had always been the rule in the Extreme North, and the Luo Family originally should be likewise!
But now, Ye Qingchen appeared. But how could the Earth Immortal Race, tasting blood, let go of this fat meat?
"In ancient times, cutting off someone’s source of wealth is akin to killing their parents!"
"Hehehe, I wonder if gathering us here was Ye Qingchen’s idea or Luo Xin’s plan!"
In the great hall.
The Earth Immortals were conversing quietly in groups of three or two.
"In my opinion, it must be Ye Qingchen!" one Earth Immortal sneered, "This child is arrogant. He killed Luo Yunfei and crushed the Luo Family; gathering us here is likely to try to scare us all!"
"Intimidate us, with him? I’ve been roaming the Extreme North since he was a nobody! What qualifies him to sit equally with us?" said a hot-tempered elder, full of anger, "If he obediently gives up the Luo Family, then fine; otherwise, we’ll kill him too!"
Those around couldn’t help but sneer.
It should be noted.
A major Earth Immortal race’s accumulation over a thousand years is indeed rich. The resources or wealth accumulated are incredibly substantial. Even if everyone takes just a bite, it’ll be enough to fill their mouths with oil, so who would easily give up?
"It’s said that when Ye Qingchen killed Luo Yunfei, he hadn’t reached the Earth Immortal level yet!" the previous Earth Immortal sneered. "However, his feats are genuine with no falsification!"
"Hehe, so what if he became an Earth Immortal? I heard the Zhan Family is also here this time!" the hot-tempered elder squinted and said, "This time, Ye Qingchen will have to give up the Luo Family!"
Zhan Family!
As his words fell, everyone around took a sharp breath.
This is an Earth Immortal race of the Extreme North!
Compared to the Zhan Family, the Luo Family, Yan Family, and the others are a class apart, like the difference between jackals and lions!
It’s like a great shark entering a small pond!
"The Zhan Family is here too?"
Hearing the discussions, the two Earth Immortal Ancestors of the Yan Family who entered the hall immediately had a change in expression. However, as they were about to speak, they heard a stir at the doorway.
Ye Qingchen has arrived!