The members of the Kong family gasped, their eyes filled with disbelief.
In the years the Kong family had existed in Jinling, no one had ever dared to utter such words.
As one of the top three families in Jinling, the Kong family's influence remained, even if they had been quiet in recent years.
How could the Kong family possibly be wiped out?
"For over a hundred years, no one in my Kong family has ever dared to say such a thing, nor has anyone dared to threaten to destroy us. Young man, you are the first!
What? Do you think you, a Dao Realm cultivator, can suppress my Kong family's four Dao Realm experts? Even if you cultivated from the womb, with all sorts of fortuitous encounters, you would at most be a mid-grade Dao Realm cultivator. I, Kong Jing, have cultivated for over ninety years to reach my current realm. On what grounds do you speak these words?"
Kong Jing sneered. As his words fell, the three Dao Realm cultivators behind him erupted with their cultivation, their supreme aura causing the heavens and earth to change color almost instantly.
The sky, which was only illuminated by a sliver of moonlight, became overcast. Dark clouds gathered, blocking the moonlight entirely, plunging the entire world into extreme darkness.
However, the headlights of the cars outside illuminated the entire Kong family estate, making it as bright as day.
"My mother is from the Kong family."
Mu Hanqi tugged at Ye Longlin's sleeve at that moment, speaking softly with a hint of grievance in her voice, as if she was unhappy that Ye Longlin had forgotten this fact.
Ye Longlin paused, then rubbed her little head. "What do you think we should do? I can't let this slide."
Kong Bailu also came running back breathlessly, sweat beading on her forehead.
She was also helpless. As soon as she learned of what had happened at the Kong family, she had driven back immediately. However, it was rush hour around eight o'clock, and she had been stuck in traffic. Upon arriving at the old residence, she saw rows of Dragon Pavilion soldiers surrounding the entire estate.
If Yuan Gang hadn't said she could enter but not leave, she wouldn't have been able to get in at all.
"Ye... son-in-law, can you please calm down a bit? Don't talk about wiping out the entire clan so readily."
Kong Bailu found herself in a difficult situation. After all, she knew this person's identity. Without even needing to think, she knew that with a single word from him, the Kong family would disappear from this world.
Moreover, she had wanted to call Ye Longlin earlier, but considering his identity, she felt it was inappropriate, so she could only call him son-in-law, which was also a fact.
"I am also from the Kong family."
Kong Bailu, who was always accustomed to being a strong woman, had never spoken in such a conciliatory, powerless manner before, and it felt rather awkward.
Ye Longlin turned to look at Mu Hanqi again. Seeing her blinking her eyes, he sighed. "All Kong family members above the Dragon Elephant realm shall cripple their own cultivation, or I will send them to reunite with Kong Xuan."
This was the most compromised solution he could think of.
To ensure the Kong family posed no threat in the future, he had to resolve it from the root.
Without their Dao Realm experts to back them, they would be incapable of rising for at least several decades.
"Nonsense! Kong Bailu, whose side are you on? Don't forget your surname!"
Kong Jing roared in anger.
Ye Longlin glanced at him and let out a sneer. Then, an aura of "Great Dao Simplicity" permeated the entire Kong family, suppressing them all!
Even the four Dao Realm experts of the Kong family had their expressions turn incredibly grim as they sensed this aura. Their legs trembled, and they involuntarily knelt down.
"G-Great Dao Simplicity... Peak Dao Realm!"
The pupils of the four men contracted sharply as they stared at Ye Longlin in disbelief, their bodies trembling.
The gap was too immense!
All four of them were mid-grade Dao Realm cultivators, still a long way from the high-grade Dao Realm. Yet, this person, not yet thirty, had already reached the Peak Dao Realm. This was not even in the same league!
Their decades of cultivation felt like a waste, as they were not as powerful as this young man in his thirties.
"Are you going back tonight?"
Ye Longlin ignored them and turned to look at Mu Hanqi.
Mu Hanqi seemed to have recalled something, her face blushing slightly. She looked towards Mu Ye and Kong Bailu, also looking to them for their intentions.
Her father and mother... it seemed they had always been like this since her birth. She wondered if the two of them could finally have a proper conversation this time.
Sensing their daughter's gaze, their eyes met for a moment before shifting away.
"Your mother and I have some matters to discuss. You and Ye Longlin can go and have fun. The Murong royal family has already made it public."
The implication was that the entire Murong family had practically agreed to this matter. Even if some disagreed, the old Prince Murong would surely have suppressed them, so there was no need to consider others' opinions.
Therefore, whether to go back or to consummate their relationship was no longer of great concern to them.
"Okay."
Mu Hanqi's eyes curved into crescents. She linked her arm with Ye Longlin's and nodded.
Although this was not their first meeting, it seemed they had never met properly. But it didn't matter.
"Since that's the case, how you proceed is your decision. I have already presented the plan."
With his future mother-in-law being a member of the Kong family, it was indeed difficult for him to take action. Since this matter was also caused by the affairs of both parties back then, he would leave it to them to resolve.
Ye Longlin and the soldiers of the Dragon Pavilion left one after another, disappearing into the darkness with the roar of engines.
Within the Kong family, a group of people exchanged bewildered glances, all of them relieved.
With a Peak Dao Realm expert present, no one dared to make any small moves. They didn't even dare to speak loudly, for fear of being instantly killed with a single palm.
"Brother."
The happiest among them were the Murong family.
Their former top prodigy had returned, and moreover, had entered the Dao realm with a single thought, achieving the status of a Dao Realm cultivator!
For the Murong family, this was undoubtedly a step up in their power.
Murong Hongjun excitedly ran to Mu Ye's side, his expression thrilled. The burden on his shoulders could finally be lifted.
"We can catch up later. Right now, I want to know the Kong family's choice. Are you prepared to cripple your own cultivation, or should I have my son-in-law continue to do it for you?"
It was as if he had returned to the past.
When the Kong family had forced him to cripple his cultivation on the Ascending Dragon Stage, the pent-up frustration in his heart was finally released.
Now, it was his turn, Mu Ye's turn, to pressure them!
"You only have these two choices. Of course, if you do not intend to choose, I can help you choose."