Absolute Resonance - Chapter 1697

Chapter 1694 I object

Object. “I object to your becoming clan leader.”

A careless voice echoed through the ancestral hall square, and the once bustling atmosphere instantly fell silent. The leaders of various factions watching the ceremony stared in disbelief.

They couldn’t believe that someone dared to say such words in such a place.

Who was so arrogant?!

This was the Xi family’s succession ceremony for the clan leader. Although Xi Wenwu’s imminent death had weakened the Xi family’s power, Xi Li, the new patriarch, held the deep trust of the Beastmaster Spirit Hall. This was evident from the fact that the Beastmaster Spirit Hall had sent a King Realm Palace master to preside over the ceremony.

With the support of the Beastmaster Spirit Hall, one of the dominant powers in Xuanling Shenzhou, even if Xi Wenwu fell, it was likely that no one would dare to cross the Xi family for some time to come.

So, when they saw someone show up at this moment, not only disrupting Xi Li’s succession ceremony but even publicly declaring, “I object,” they all found it utterly absurd. “

You object? Do you think the ancestral grave is too straight?

” Meanwhile, in a corner of the deadly square, many members of the Xi family’s branch clan were also shocked.

However, among the stunned crowd, several at the head of the group were somewhat skeptical.

It was a white-haired old man, holding an iron crutch, his body hunched, his face etched with the aging of time. His name was Xi Song, the head of the branch clan.

At this time, Xi Song turned his head and said to the middle-aged man with a broken arm and the beautiful woman behind him in surprise: “Abin, what was the name that Xi Li called before?”

The middle-aged man with a broken arm hesitated for a moment, moved his lips, and said: “Dad, he seemed to be calling…”

“It’s Chan’er!”

The beautiful woman next to him suddenly burst into tears. She looked at the graceful figure in the square excitedly, and said in a trembling voice: “That’s Chan’er, she’s back!”

As soon as she said this, it immediately caused a huge commotion among the people in this branch family, but many people were not surprised. Instead, their faces turned pale and their bodies were cold.

“Is it Xi Chan? She actually dared to come back.”

“If she comes back, then so be it. How dare she disrupt Xi Li’s succession ceremony? With Xi Li’s personality, won’t he exact revenge on our branch family a hundredfold?!”

“It’s over, it’s over. My branch family is finished.”

“Alas, Patriarch, although Xi Chan is your granddaughter, you can’t be so indulgent. When she ran away from her marriage to Xi Li, our branch family was constantly oppressed by him. Now that something like this has happened again, how can our branch family survive?!”

“Yes.”

“…”

A series of desperate wails echoed among the branch family members, and everyone trembled with fear.

The branch family had been exploited by the main family for so many years, and a deep fear had already been ingrained in them. Coupled with Xi Li’s cruel and violent style, the branch family members had a deep psychological trauma.

For a moment, everyone in the branch family was in a state of panic due to fear.

“Shut up!”

Xi Song, holding an iron crutch, his face livid. With a low shout, he silenced the commotion. As the head of the branch family, he held considerable prestige.

However, despite forcibly suppressing everyone’s fear, the ageing look on Xi Song’s face became noticeably more pronounced. It was clear that even he was somewhat bewildered by Xi Chan’s appearance at this moment.

He understood that after this incident, his position as head of the branch family would be shaky. Furthermore, if Xi Li retaliated, even his old bones would find it difficult to withstand it.

“Dad, all this is because of me. If Xi Li wants to retaliate, I will commit suicide in front of him and beg him to spare my branch family,” the middle-aged man with the broken arm whispered bitterly.

Xi Song’s old body trembled. He only had Xi Bin as his son, and he loved him since he was a child. Therefore, when he knew that Xi Bin and his wife had deliberately sent Xi Chan away, he did not blame them. He just endured Xi Li’s anger alone for many years.

Finally, he sighed deeply. Perhaps this was fate.

“Chan’er has always been rational. She’s returned now because she must have someone to rely on. She won’t bring disaster to everyone.” Xi’s mother said, her face pale and trembling.

Xi Song smiled bitterly and said, “Xi Li now enjoys the trust of the Beastmaster Spirit Hall, and the Beastmaster Spirit Hall has formed the Beastmaster Alliance. Both its strength and foundation have reached their peak since its founding. No matter how strong Chan’er’s support is, can it be stronger than the Beastmaster Alliance?”

Xi Bin and his wife were speechless. The strongest member of their branch family was Xi Song, but he was only a ninth-rank marquis with exhausted potential. In the eyes of the Beastmaster Alliance, he was no more than an ant.

“That young man might be his support. Although we don’t know his strength and background, his words are too arrogant. This will completely infuriate Xi Li.” Xi Song cast his gaze on Li Luo beside Xi Chan and said.

“Huh?”

Xi Song let out a sudden, soft exclamation as he sensed something amiss.

With the young man’s appearance, Xi Li, whose expression had previously been ferocious and fierce, suddenly changed. The fury in his eyes solidified. Instead of charging forward as everyone expected, he retreated several dozen steps in shock. He

looked as if he had witnessed something terrifying.

Then, everyone heard Xi Li exclaim in horror, “You, Li Luo?!”

“Li Luo? Who’s that? What faction?”

Bewildered eyes shone from the leaders of various factions, clearly unfamiliar with the name.

Amidst the countless inquiring glances, Li Luo glanced at Xi Li with a hint of surprise. Clearly, his fear wasn’t simply due to his previous defeat in the Sky Mirror Tower. After all, Xi Li was now a champion, far superior to his former self. Therefore, the reason for his fear must be that Xi Li was aware of his current strength and status.

After all, Li Luo’s impressive record since emerging from retreat should have been enough to make him known to some of the top powers in the various Divine Continents. While the Xi Clan might not have reached that level, perhaps due to their connections with the Beast Taming Palace, they had heard of him.

On the branch clan side, Xi Song and his wife, Xi Bin, were both surprised. The young man who appeared at the same time as Chan’er, yet appeared much younger, seemed somewhat unusual. Even someone as ferocious as Xi Li was frightened away by him.

As everyone’s expressions of surprise and confusion shone, a figure suddenly appeared beside Xi Li in the square. It was a middle-aged man in a crimson robe, with a stern face. He exuded a powerful sense of oppression.

“It’s Master Zhu Ze of the Beast Control Hall!”

“He’s a double champion!”

“With this great figure appearing, it looks like this farce is about to end.” The

various factions whispered to each other. Master Zhu Ze had come to the Xi family to observe the ceremony, ordered by the Beast Control Hall’s Grand Master, Lin Miao. He was the most senior figure present, and his presence spelled the end for the Beast Control Hall.

As one of the overlords of the Xuanling Divine Land, no one dared to challenge his authority.

But as everyone pondered these thoughts, they were stunned to see Master Zhu Ze, known for his dominance, take the initiative to bow to the young man. At the same time, a voice echoed.

“So it’s His Excellency Li Luo, the Tenth Prince, the leader of the Eastern Territory Alliance and the head of the Li Tianwang lineage, who has arrived in person.”

“Sir, please forgive me for any inconsiderateness, since we have come from such a distant place.”

This scene shocked the leaders of the various factions in the square.

Meanwhile, at the Xi family branch, the previously agitated crowd fell silent, like statues. Xi Song and Xi Bin couldn’t help but stare wide-eyed, their breathing becoming heavier.

This seemingly youthful young man could actually make the powerful Zhu Ze Palace Master of the Beast Taming Palace turn around and greet him.

What a huge honor!

(End of this chapter)