Chapter 1862

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　　Moreover, within the imperial Huang family, there are factions advocating surrender, moderation, and resistance. These three factions are at odds with each other, creating an even bigger mess.
　　Amidst internal strife and external threats, the current ruler of the Tianhuang Empire, Huang Yuye, is plagued by constant headaches, unsure of how to handle the situation.
　　In the northeastern region of Tianhuang Continent, this vast land belongs to the Pei family, one of the six great families.
　　Here, the authority of the imperial family pales in comparison to the prestige of the Pei family.
　　Currently, among the six great families, the Ji and Huo families support the imperial family, while the Cao, Shi, and Shu families seek to overthrow it. The Pei family, however, remains aloof, refusing to intervene.
　　Even though both sides have offered benefits to the Pei family, they continue to go their own way, maintaining neutrality.
　　Despite this, neither side has considered targeting the Pei family first to eliminate this neutral party！
　　In truth, back in the day, the two most powerful forces on Tianhuang Continent were the Huang and Pei families.
　　The reason the Huang family became the rightful imperial family of Tianhuang Continent while the Pei family submitted to them involves quite a few secrets.
　　The two families were nearly equal in strength.
　　Many years later, the imperial Huang family’s strength declined, but the Pei family… all these years, they have kept a low profile, yet no one knows just how profound their family’s Heritage has become！
　　The reason the Pei family could remain aloof from worldly affairs was largely due to their ancestral patriarch from back then—Pei Yuanze！
　　During the rise of the Huang family, an exceptional figure emerged within their ranks—Huang Chongtian, who led the Huang family to the pinnacle of Tianhuang Continent.
　　In that same era, the Pei family had an indomitable elder, Pei Yuanze, whose strength was equally unmatched and unrivaled.
　　As for why Pei Yuanze was willing to acknowledge Huang Chongtian as the empire’s ruler, the secrets behind this are known to very few.
　　Not long after Huang Chongtian became the ruler of Tianhuang Continent, he met his demise, his path extinguished.
　　Yet Pei Yuanze continued to live on…
　　And he lived as the strongest figure on Tianhuang Continent.
　　At the time, many believed the Pei family would seize the opportunity to overthrow the Huang family, replacing them as the new imperial rulers and becoming the continent’s new hegemon.
　　But the Pei family did no such thing！
　　In fact, to some extent, the Pei family supported the Huang family, which had lost Huang Chongtian, in stable their imperial position.
　　Many more years passed, with Pei Yuanze rarely appearing in public view, until a thousand years ago when the Pei family announced to the world that Pei Yuanze had passed away.
　　Before that, with the existence of this ancestor in the Pei family, it could be said to have been thriving all along.
　　After losing this ancestor, the Pei family went through a period of decline, but quickly adjusted and has remained low-key in the northeastern region of the Tianhuang Continent to this day.
　　Of course, the true depth of this great family’s heritage remains unknown to anyone.
　　Pei　Family　Estate.
　　Surrounded by mountains and forests, exuding an ancient charm.
　　The entire Pei family has been rooted in the Tianhuang Continent for nearly ten thousand years, and since its establishment, it has always resided and thrived at the foot of the mountain called Tianpei Mountain.
　　The vast Pei Family Estate is several times more majestic and ancient compared to the Lingqi Mountain Qi family or the Lushan Lin family.
　　At this moment, inside the Pei family, brothers Pei Wenjie and Pei Wenxiu, led by their father Pei Minglang, arrived at a bamboo courtyard.
　　Entering the bamboo courtyard, a large expanse of verdant bamboo groves stood tall, and the trio twisted and turned their way to the foot of a small hill.
　　At the base of the hill, several bamboo huts were built, where an elderly man sat in front of one, setting up a grill, lighting charcoal, with various sliced meats placed beside him.
　　”Minglang, you’re here! Oh, Xiao Jie, Xiao Xiu, you came too! Quick, quick, come taste Grandpa’s barbecue!”
　　The old man, with grayish-white hair and beard, said with a kindly smile.
　　This is Pei Yongchang, the current patriarch of the Pei family, a long-renowned supreme expert at the Saint Heaven Realm.
　　Nowadays, Pei Yongchang is semi-retired, often leaving the Pei family to live an unknown carefree life for periods of time.
　　Most clan affairs are handed over to his eldest son, Pei Mingkun, for management.
　　The reason Pei Wenjie and Pei Wenxiu only came to see their grandfather now, led by their father, is that he had just returned from one of his trips.
　　”Where did you go this time, Father？” Pei Minglang picked up some meat and placed it on the charcoal fire, smiling. “This trip lasted over half a year, longer than usual…”
　　Hearing this, Pei Yongchang’s brow unconsciously furrowed with a hint of sorrow, but he quickly laughed it off. “The world outside is beautiful. Old as I am, I’ve grown more playful in my later years.”
　　Three generations of grandfather, father, and grandsons all took their seats.
　　Pei Yongchang cheerfully grilled meat for his two grandsons.
　　”Is there something on your mind？” Pei Yongchang smiled. “Wenjie and Wenxiu have never been fond of visiting me. Bringing you along this time must mean there’s something important, right？”
　　At these words, Pei Wenjie immediately said, “Grandpa, it’s not that I don’t like you—it’s just… I’m a little afraid of you.”
　　”Hahahaha…”
　　Pei Yongchang laughed heartily and said, “Your grandpa here has four children—your eldest uncle, your second uncle, and your father—three sons and one daughter. For the next generation’s succession, your eldest uncle is the most suitable.”
　　”Your second uncle is a bit of a blockhead, only knows martial arts and fighting, while your father is a little too indifferent and detached.”
　　”But among all my grandchildren, Xiao Jie, you stand out the most. If I weren’t strict with you, how could you take on the heavy responsibility of becoming the Pei family’s clan leader from your eldest uncle in the future？”
　　Pei Wenjie scratched his head.
　　He didn’t want to be the clan leader either—it sounded exhausting！
　　”What’s the matter? Let’s hear it…”
　　Hearing his grandfather”s question, Pei Wenjie finally said, “This time, Xiao Xiu and I went to the Burial Saint Cave in the Tianyuan Continent and entered a phantom realm. Inside that realm, many saints had died—it was truly mysterious…”
　　After Pei Wenjie finished recounting the details of their journey in the phantom realm, Pei Yongchang said, “I”ve heard a bit about this too. Indeed, the Burial Saint Cave is an eerie place.”
　　Pei Wenjie added, “But that”s not all. In the phantom realm, I met a young man named Ye Wushuang—he saved both of us brothers.”
　　”Oh？”
　　Pei Yongchang raised an eyebrow.
　　Pei Wenjie went on to elaborate in detail about Ye Wushuang and the conflicts among the various factions in the Tianyuan Continent.
　　Until the very end, Pei Wenjie looked at his grandfather and said, “Ye Wushuang has the intention to help the imperial Huang family, and Huang Yu trusts him quite a bit. Knowing that our Pei family remains neutral, Ye Wushuang actually wants us to lend a hand to the imperial family！”
　　Hearing this, Pei Yongchang’s eyebrows shot up.
　　”The Pei family’s neutrality is the unanimous stance of the entire clan. How could it possibly change because of an outsider？”
　　Beside them, Pei Minglang couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise, “This Ye Wushuang really thinks his face is bigger than the heavens…”
　　Pei Wenjie then added, “Father, I also find it strange. He’s not the type to exaggerate, and he asked me to bring back two sentences to relay to the family！”
　　”What　two　sentences？”
　　Pei Yongchang couldn’t help but ask.
　　”The Wheel of All Things turns, the Nine Returns of Innate Qi！”
　　”All Qi returns to the Vast, the Heart abides between Heaven and Earth！”
　　Pei Wenjie spoke these two sentences, which he had silently repeated countless times.
　　Swish！！！
　　As soon as Pei Wenjie’s words fell, Pei Yongchang’s body shot up from his seat in an instant, his gaze filled with shock as he stared at his grandson.
　　This scene left Pei Minglang, Pei Wenxiu, and Pei Wenjie—father and sons—feeling uneasy in their hearts.
　　What’s gotten into the old man？