As the sound suddenly rang out from outside, the disciples of the Dongfang family all showed joy on their faces.
Some looked towards the hall with surprise, while others shouted with delight.
Even more so, some female disciples had flushed, excited faces.
Everyone knew that the Ancestors had arrived.
The Ancestors of the Dongfang family were not a single person, but a group.
Only those who had reached the late stage of Body Integration were generally honored as Ancestors. They would set aside any family matters, focus on their cultivation, and anticipate an early ascension.
The sound echoed throughout the grand hall. As it reverberated, three figures appeared at the entrance, transitioning from insubstantial to solid.
Three white-haired old men, each appearing with a youthful countenance and a venerable air, brimming with vigor.
Three had arrived at once.
Everyone’s spirits lifted, and they shouted excitedly, "Greetings, Ancestors!"
Although they were all in the Dongfang family, seeing an Ancestor was a matter of luck. Some had been in the family for a hundred years and had yet to meet an Ancestor.
If there was no major event, the Ancestors would be in seclusion for cultivation in the back mountains and would not easily emerge. It was usually the Patriarch or Elders who would visit them.
To have three Ancestors appear at once like this was truly unprecedented.
With the Ancestors’ arrival, the minds of everyone began to stir. They all looked towards Xia Feng, as if he were already dead.
Only Dongfang Xiu’s mood was somewhat heavy.
This was because he sensed that Xia Feng was not as simple as he appeared, and perhaps even the three Ancestors would not fare well.
He might even be beaten like himself.
No matter how imposing and proud the Ancestors appeared, it was hard to say when facing Xia Feng before he made a move.
"Ancestors, this person is somewhat strange. Please be careful, the three Ancestors."
Dongfang Xiu did not wish to speak up, as it was somewhat demeaning.
However, he had no choice. He did not want to see the three Ancestors, who were so proud, accidentally defeated by Xia Feng.
"Dongfang Xiu, you are also a mighty figure of the Body Integration stage. How could you be defeated by a mere boy?" one of the Ancestors asked, his brow furrowed.
"This disciple is incompetent." Dongfang Xiu did not wish to elaborate; losing was simply losing.
"Who are you? From which sect? Why are you causing trouble at my Dongfang family? And injuring the Dongfang family Patriarch?"
An Ancestor scrutinized Xia Feng with a questioning gaze.
"Was Dongfang Xiu’s injury caused by this person?"
"That would mean this person’s cultivation is at least at the mid or late stage of Body Integration."
"Are you polite?"
Xia Feng smiled and continued, "State your name before speaking to me."
The three Ancestors of the Dongfang family were taken aback.
"Good boy."
The three exchanged glances. Further words were useless; they would settle it with their fists.
"Dongfang family disciples, heed my command! All of you, withdraw from the hall!" one of the Ancestors shouted.
"Yes, Ancestor!" the disciples responded, then orderly withdrew from the hall.
This was a battle between mighty figures of the Body Integration stage. They did not even have the qualification to spectate, lest they be accidentally injured.
In a short while, everyone had cleared out of the hall, leaving only Xia Feng and the three Dongfang family Ancestors inside.
The last Elder to leave even closed the hall doors, lest Xia Feng escape.
"Patriarch, are you alright?"
"Patriarch, dealing with a young boy should be no problem for the three Ancestors, right?"
"This boy was able to injure the Patriarch, so his strength is likely not weak."
Everyone began to inquire about Dongfang Xiu's injuries.
As for the Dongfang family disciples, they were not worried about the Ancestors' safety at all. The three Ancestors were acting together, with two of them at the late stage of Body Integration, and one at the peak of the late stage of Body Integration, infinitely close to the Tribulation Transcension stage, ready to ascend at any moment.
Xia Feng inside was, at best, at the peak of the late stage of Body Integration. Compared to this, everyone knew that Xia Feng had no chance of winning.
Some female disciples even felt a sense of pity for Xia Feng. He was such a handsome person; if only he could spend a night with them.
It was truly a pity for him to perish so tragically.
With this thought, some female disciples glanced towards the hall, silently praying:
"I hope he doesn't get too badly beaten, as long as he's still usable."
After everyone had left, one of the Ancestors looked at Xia Feng and said coldly, "It has been a long time since I had a proper fight. I hope you don't disappoint me later."
As he spoke, the man instantly vanished from his spot, transforming into a gust of wind. In an instant, he appeared behind Xia Feng, his hand forming a cleaving strike, aimed at the back of Xia Feng’s head.
Xia Feng remained motionless, seemingly oblivious to anyone behind him.
The other two observing on the side revealed knowing smiles. They found it difficult to resist the third brother’s surprise attack.
It was known for its speed, ferocity, and precision. Those of the same realm, if even slightly careless, would fall into the third brother’s trap.
What seemed slow was, in fact, fast. The third brother’s cleaving strike was directly aimed at Xia Feng.
Without turning his head, Xia Feng extended his right hand, gently blocking, then turned and grabbed. The third brother was firmly choked by Xia Feng.
"Those in the Body Integration stage are ultimately too weak. You are not worthy of me making a move."
After speaking, Xia Feng directly threw the third brother away. The third brother, just like Dongfang Xiu earlier, smashed heavily into the wall before falling to the ground.
The same recipe, the same flavor, done again.
If Dongfang Xiu were still watching, he would surely exclaim, "Damn it, the exact same pose."
"Third Brother!" The remaining two Ancestors rushed over, shouting loudly.
Only then did they realize something was wrong. The third brother's cultivation was also at the late stage of Body Integration. Their highest cultivation among the three was only at the peak of the late stage of Body Integration, and it was impossible for him to have dealt with the third brother so casually.
This proved one thing: the person in front of them was in the Tribulation Transcension stage.
"Why have you reached the Tribulation Transcension stage and not yet transcended the tribulation?"
"Tribulation Transcension stage?" Dongfang Yu looked at Xia Feng in shock, asking with an incredulous expression.
"Tribulation Transcension stage? No, no, no." Xia Feng shook his head.
He had not been in the Tribulation Transcension stage for a long time. Susanoo had asked him this question before.
"Impossible. If you weren't in the Tribulation Transcension stage, you couldn't have instantly defeated Third Brother," Dongfang Yu denied.
"Do you take me for an idiot to play with?"
"Take it however you wish. It's not important. Tell me your family's method for Tribulation Transcension, and I will spare your lives." Xia Feng shrugged indifferently.
"These are not important, nor is there a need to mention them."
"Hahaha... So what if you are in the Tribulation Transcension stage? Do you really think you can win?"
Dongfang Yu’s expression turned ferocious, and he laughed heartily. Then, he took out a jade pendant from his embrace, tossed it into the air, and shouted, "Welcome, Holy Lord!"
Instantly, a strong wind seemed to blow, and the entire palace appeared on the verge of collapse.
A figure soon materialized in the air, clad in white robes and embroidered garments.
Xia Feng looked at the figure in the air. It was similar to Susanoo from before, yet different. Susanoo had left a clone, but this was an image.
It was likely an image left behind before ascension.
At this moment, the image’s voice, which seemed to penetrate one’s soul, said:
"You summon this Lord. For what matter?"