Chapter 109 - Supreme Great Ancestor (1/2)

Ni Yunhong and his younger sister bowed respectfully at the elders once they entered the hall.

While their age and seniority were the lowest, in terms of cultivation base only, they were also nothing compared to the Yang Grade powerhouses who were present. Nonetheless, once Ni Yunhong and his younger sister showed up, whether it was the elders who commended them earlier for their kindness or the sharp-tongued elders who gave scornful remarks, they all flashed smiles at the siblings; they did not look like they just had a dispute.

“Yunhong, you have a greater aura now. Hehe, is this a sign of you advancing to Yin Grade?” The big man said proudly.

Ni Yunhong smiled and answered, “Twelfth Uncle, I indeed plan to cultivate in isolation during my return this time to break through to Yin Grade Boundary.”

Every other elder lamented and thought, ‘The young fella is very much doted on by the great ancestors, and has great achievements in martial arts cultivation and smithing art, which shouldn’t be underestimated and can’t be nitpicked. As long as he’s really able to advance to Yin Grade, he’ll definitely be number one among the youths and the middle-aged.’

The big man who spoke earlier was Ni w.a.n.gyang, the uncle of Ni Yunhong and his younger sister. He smiled brightly at the moment, and was grinning from ear to ear while glancing at the other elders provocatively.

“Yunhong, even if you really enter Yin Grade, it’s still too early to walk the Testimony Path,” the skinny elder from before remarked after letting out a dry cough, then shook his head and explained, “Don’t misunderstand me, I’m not interfering with your cultivation path, I’m only considering for you.”

Ni w.a.n.gyang hesitated before he said, “Yunhong, your Seventh Grandfather has a point this time.”

The skinny elder was Ni Xueming, who had higher seniority than Ni w.a.n.gyang, but was beyond the five generations. Therefore, he had less power of discourse than Ni w.a.n.gyang in the clan even though he was also a Yang Grade powerhouse.

“Ni w.a.n.gyang, when did I ever not have a point? Tell me.” Ni Xueming was slightly mad when he heard Ni w.a.n.gyang.

Ni w.a.n.gyang sneered, but just as he was going to refute, Ni Xueshu shouted, “Enough, stop talking so much!”

When Ni w.a.n.gyang glanced around the room, he noticed that the great elder had suppressed everyone with his voice.

“Yunhong, tell us what exactly happened,” Ni Xueshu suddenly spoke seriously, “It’s fine that you asked Xuehai to go over to the Immense Forest Military Camp and left him there, but why are you requesting for ten Life-prolonging Spiritual Pills? Hmph, don’t you know how valuable the pills are? How can you use them on an outsider? Besides, based on your current cultivation base, you’re having wishful thinking to want to attempt the Testimony Path. Heh, do you think that the path is easy to complete, and that the countless ancestors in our clan aren’t as good as you?”

He sounded so stern as though he was going to give Ni Yunhong a good beating as a lesson, but Ni Xueming and the other elders exchanged glances because they knew it was a typical example of action speaking louder than words. ‘To count on the Great Elder to punish Ni Yunhong and his younger sister… Instead of clinging to that hope, it’s better to wash up and sleep.

“First Grandfather, I can’t disclose it in detail for now, but…” Ni Yunhong replied to him after some hesitation, then spoke loud and clear, “The pills and the opening of the Testimony Path are necessary.”

The other elders could not hold it in any longer, hence they furrowed their eyebrows deeply. In fact, Ni w.a.n.gyang’s face even changed as he reprimanded, “Yunhong, how could you speak to a senior like that? Quickly apologize to Great Elder!”

Ni Xueshu was actually quite displeased too. ‘Has the young fella become so arrogant from being spoiled that he became unrestrained? But he usually treats people with grace, why did he change so quickly?’

Ni Yinghong’s eyes wandered about, and she chuckled. “First Grandfather, please don’t blame Elder Brother, he’s actually not going to walk the Testimony Path himself.”

“What?”

After hearing her, the elders were even more in disbelief that they were struck dumb.

“Yinghong, what are you talking about? Do you know what it costs every time to open the Testimony Path?” When Ni Xueming stood up, his small and skinny body made him look like a big monkey. He was concerned as he said, “I won’t say anything if the Testimony Path is to be opened for the two of you, but if it’s for someone else, heh…”

The other elders nodded in agreement too. In actuality, they would not be willing to open the Testimony Path for the siblings too, but Ni Xueming’s words were high-sounding, which was a perfect excuse for them to object to the idea.

“Forget it, since everyone’s present, let’s vote. If more than half of us agree, we’ll do as they say, but if we have less than half…” Ni Xueshu sighed and said. His eyes glowed all of a sudden, and he looked extremely fierce. “Yunhong, as the eldest son’s eldest son in the clan, you should know what to do for being so rash and muddled.”

“First Grandfather…” Ni Yunhong smiled bitterly at him.

“Don’t call me that, I’m talking to you as the clan’s great elder. Hmph, you’ve become wild after leaving the clan this time. Once you get less votes, you’ll be sent to Taichi Cave as a punishment, and you can’t leave until you enter Yin Grade!” Ni Xueshu waved his hand and said.

Ni Xueming and the others cursed after hearing what he said, ‘Is that a punishment or a gift? I want to enter Taichi Cave to…’

On the other hand, Ni w.a.n.gyang sighed a breath of relief and stopped pleading. ‘Yunhong should experience some setbacks since he disrespected his elders.’

Following that, Ni Xueshu looked at everyone else and addressed, “Okay, we can vote now. If you agree with Yunhong’s suggestion, please raise your hand.”

Many elders sat up properly without moving an inch, and did not spare Ni Yunhong and his younger sister a look at all.

Ni Xueming asked with a dark face, “Yunhong, do you see this?”

“First Grandfather, this isn’t fair.” Ni Yinghong suddenly smiled sweetly and clung to Ni Xueshu’s arm. “You should ask those who disagree to raise their hand instead.”