"This game of chess has not yet begun, who can predict the final outcome? Just like how many people your Ye family has secretly gathered, I am also unsure," Ye Longlin said with a chuckle, his eyes calm.
The entire Ye family was eerily quiet. As the saying goes, when things are too abnormal, there must be a demon. Today's events naturally drew the attention of the entire capital.
The enmity between Ye Longlin and the Ye family was long-standing, as everyone in the capital knew. Ye Longlin's background had also been exposed long ago; he was once the Ye family's top heir, but later, due to the Ye family's misfortune, this capital's foremost young master was forced to live among the common people.
"In this world, you are not the only genius, Ye Longlin. I have a son named Qingtian, with a cultivation of the Saint Realm. Can he contend against you?"
Ye Nantian placed a white piece on the center of the chessboard with two fingers, and said slowly.
"Not enough,"
Ye Longlin shook his head.
"I have the support of the Wu family, thousands of Dragon-Elephant and Dao Realm powerhouses. Can they contend against you?"
Ye Nantian placed another piece, a smile on his lips.
The Wu family was also under his hidden cards. For the overall situation, the Wu family standing on his side was enough to explain everything.
Moreover, on the entire battlefield, the Wu family could decide many things, not just simple support. If the Ye family were to fall, then the Wu family would have no prospects of entering the secular world.
Ye Nantian was playing a very big game.
He only dared to agree with the Wu family because Elder Ye held a position in the highest department. Now that Elder Ye had stepped down, even if they won this battle, they would still be held accountable by the Wu family, and there would be no way to resolve it in the end. The Wu family would certainly not resort to force.
If this battle was won, the Wu family's elite forces would be reduced by more than half. Therefore, even if they won, the Wu family would have no ability to fight another battle!
"Still not enough."
Ye Nantian frowned and fell silent.
Ultimately, he did not dare to reveal the Dark Hall openly. Even though it had been exposed, he still dared not bring it to light.
What if they won?
If they won, the next step would be to negotiate with the Glorious Hall. Therefore, at this moment, these words absolutely could not be spoken, as once spoken, the nature of the matter would change, becoming a threat.
"Ninety-six former top powerhouses."
Therefore, he could only change his wording. Ye Longlin knew what he meant.
The ninety-six war criminals who had escaped from the Beibian Prison.
"Heh heh."
Ye Longlin simply chuckled, leaving Ye Nantian somewhat bewildered. He had no idea what he meant, nor did he know what Ye Longlin's statement implied.
"Do you think they are enough to win?"
Ye Longlin said with interest, causing Ye Nantian to frown.
What did he mean?
Could it be that there was some other development in this matter?
It shouldn't be possible, right? The current situation was already very clear. Even if there were variables, they should be on the Glorious Hall's side and have little to do with them.
But what did Ye Longlin mean by this?
"Does Marshal Ye want to guess how far Ye Qingxin's Supreme Indifference cultivation has reached?"
If he couldn't figure it out, he wouldn't think about it. Since he was already here, Ye Nantian suddenly spoke.
Indeed, what made Ye Longlin apprehensive now was Ye Qingxin. He didn't care about anyone else, not even the Saint Realm powerhouses of the ancestor level.
There had been no news from Ye Qingxin, which also worried him. If there was anyone in the entire Ye family that made him apprehensive, it would probably only be Ye Qingxin.
Supreme Indifference cultivated the state of mind. When one reached the attitude of being desireless and content, not striving or competing, they would reach the pinnacle of this world.
He was still unsure of how far Ye Qingxin had progressed.
The last time he saw her was at the Daoist mountain sect in Jinling.
"I have already reached the third level of the Saint Realm."
Ye Longlin spoke slowly, placing another piece. The chessboard formed a scene of pythons and spirits swallowing the sky. Ye Longlin's black pieces seemed to transform into black pythons, advancing with overwhelming momentum.
Behind him, a black python roared to the sky, its eyes flashing with ferocity, its mouth opening to reveal fangs that gleamed coldly, its aura terrifying.
"So what? Our Ye family was once one of the three great hidden families."
As the white piece landed, it was like a fierce tiger descending the mountain, exuding the aura of the king of beasts, roaring and tearing towards the black python. The black python coiled around it.
As the visions appeared, everyone surrounding the Ye family looked up at the sky, shock reflected in their eyes. For low-level cultivators, the scene unfolding before them was difficult to comprehend.
Yuan Gang and the others watched this scene, narrowing their eyes, unable to distinguish for a moment whether the black python represented Ye Longlin or the white tiger represented Ye Longlin.
"This scene will undoubtedly strike a blow to the confidence of many cultivators. This is probably the most peak battle in recent years, isn't it?"
Yuan Gang looked up, then down, and lit a cigarette, speaking slowly.
Their boss had already reached the third level of the Saint Realm, yet when facing the Dark Hall, he could only flee in disarray. It was evident how terrifying the Dark Hall was.
"Yes, ever since you disappeared, the entire capital has been quiet. At most, the Military God Ranking was updated again, and the Heavenly Talent Ranking saw some changes. It's hard to see powerhouses above the Dragon-Elephant realm making moves. In the end, everyone cherishes their lives."
Xuanwu said helplessly. While he said this, the battles between the Ye family and the Qin family had also intensified over the past two years, although the battlefield was not in the capital.
"Boss will probably be busy from now on. With the Ye family dealt with, the next target is the Dark Hall. It's just a pity that there's no news from the Dark Hall."
Xuan Niao shook his head slightly, grinned, and said, "Do you believe me? Tonight, the Dark Hall will definitely make a move. What I'm worried about is not the Dark Hall making a move, but the Dark Hall using ordinary people as a threat. Although the surrounding five kilometers have been cleared, five kilometers is just a blink of an eye for a Saint Realm expert."
Ning Qi stood beside them, hesitating for a moment before asking, "Should we declare martial law?"
Martial law meant the entire capital would be under strict control. Thus, shops and people on the streets would all be sent home to reduce casualties and clear the streets of all individuals.
This was a last resort.
"Please report to the Grand Elder and let him decide."
Yuan Gang did not hesitate. He also understood the gravity of the situation. If ordinary people were used as a threat, they would also be put in a passive position.
"Understood."
Ning Qi quickly contacted the Grand Elder.
At this moment, the Grand Elder was in a terrible state.
"My ancestors, my little ancestors, please stop ruining my flowers. My flowers! Oh, it breaks my heart."
The Grand Elder was surrounded by 'scattered flowers and broken willows,' his eyes filled with heartache.