Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

"Yes! Yulong City was captured by our Wang Family, but it wasn’t by the two of us brothers; it was solely by you, Wang Yingqi!"

The voice of Wang Yinglong from the second branch of the Wang Family echoed throughout the entire hall, carrying an intense note of resentment. Upon hearing his words, the Wang Family Elders, including Wang Yingqi, finally understood what he was really trying to convey.

Wang Yinglong was saying that after the Wang Family took control of Yulong City, all the power was in the hands of the Family Head Wang Yingqi, leaving him, the second brother who had made great contributions, only to live in subservience.

In fact, it wasn’t as Wang Yinglong said; those cultivators in Yulong City, when they referred to the Wang Family, always spoke of the Wang brothers and never mentioned Wang Yingqi alone.

Perhaps this was just an excuse for Wang Yinglong to create trouble, but in such an atmosphere, it left others with no room to refute, after all, a family head can only be one person, even though the brothers work as one.

"So, the promise you spoke of was this?"

Wang Yingqi’s expression was not looking good. Although he was somewhat displeased with his second brother’s attitude towards Wang Zilang, they were after all brothers from the same clan, and he had never thought that the other party’s resentment would be so deep.

In the end, it was just a casual word to boost morale at that time. Wang Yingqi knew that there were many elders in the family who actually supported Wang Qinglong, and it was just a tactic to win them over.

Unexpectedly, that casual word had been taken as a promise by Wang Yinglong. Now that Wang Yingqi understood, his thoughts started to change, and the way he looked at his second brother was different.

"Elder brother, the Wang Family is not a result of your sole effort. The position of Family Head should be given up by you, don’t you think?"

At this moment, Wang Yinglong finally tore off the facade he had maintained for so many years. As soon as these words were spoken, many Wang Family Elders loyal to the current Family Head all glared angrily at this Second Family Head attempting to seize power.

"So, my second brother, are you forcing the palace?"

Wang Yingqi seemed to remain calm, responding with a heavy question. In fact, he was deeply heartbroken. What in this world is more painful than fratricide?

Wang Yingqi was decisive in his actions but placed great importance on family ties, such as when the third son, Wang Zilang, was suffering from Innate Pulse Cutting. If it weren’t for the pressure from Wang Yinglong’s side, he would never have sent him to such a desolate place as Five Desolate Village.

And likewise, for his brother standing before him, Wang Yinglong, who was here to seize the palace, Wang Yingqi had once considered passing the position of Family Head to him; it was just that he felt the time was not right.

He never expected Wang Yinglong to be so impatient, forcing the palace before he had made a decision, which instead made Wang Yingqi’s resolve even stronger.

"Big Brother, you got it wrong. Yulong City was captured by us brothers working together. So, the position of Family Head should naturally be rotated. How can it be called forcing the palace?"

Wang Yinglong would never admit to Wang Yingqi’s words. How would it look if he did? Thus, with a few words, he turned a rebellious act of forcing the palace into something he claimed was only logical.

"The Second Family Head speaks correctly. The position of Family Head should indeed be taken in turns!"

A certain elder loyal to Wang Yinglong seemed to try and flatter him, but as these words were spoken, not only did Wang Yingqi’s face darken, but Wang Yinglong’s expression wasn’t pleasant either.

Slap!

A light sound was heard, and the speaking Wang Family Elder felt a pain at the back of his head. He turned angrily to see an elder ranked above him had hit him, and then he quietly withdrew in confusion.

"From today onwards, you should address Yinglong as the Family Head!"

This highly ranked elder finally spoke the truth, making Wang Yinglong’s expression slightly improve and the previously speaking elder suddenly see the light.

"Yes, Family Head! Yinglong Family Head!"

Coming to his senses, the elder was filled with regret, feeling that his attempt at flattery had completely backfired. Fearful of earning Yinglong Family Head’s resentment, he quickly showed an ingratiating demeanor to reaffirm his stance.

"Hmph, the position of the Wang Family Patriarch is not something that just anyone can occupy!"

Just as Wang Yinglong’s group indulged in their own performance, a cold voice suddenly came from behind Wang Yingqi.

As everyone turned to look, they saw that the speaker was none other than the Family Head’s eldest son, Wang Zifu, acclaimed as the leading figure of the younger generation in Yulong City.

Wang Zifu’s cultivation was truly at the Heavenly Rank Floating Life Realm Early Stage, much stronger than Wang Zitong, the Wang Family’s Second, whose Dantian had been destroyed by Yun Xiao.

It’s said that only the Lu Family’s first genius, who had reached the half-step Floating Life Realm in legend, could compare with Wang Zifu.

But that was before the latter had broken through to the Floating Life Realm Early Stage, and now, there shouldn’t be too much comparison between them.

"When the elders are speaking, what makes you think a young brat like you has a place to interrupt?"

Upon realizing the speaker was Wang Zifu, a trace of disdain involuntarily flashed across Wang Yinglong’s eyes. This cold snort that escaped his lips also revealed his innermost feelings.

The urgency with which Wang Yinglong sought to seize the position of Family Head was largely due to the threat posed by Wang Zifu. Judging from Wang Yingqi’s attitude, it was highly likely he would directly pass the title to this exceptionally talented eldest son of the Wang Family.

At such a young age, he had already cultivated his Meridian Qi to the Heavenly Rank Floating Life Realm Early Stage. Given more time, even these old fellows would not be his match.

This formidable talent had already become a threat to Wang Yinglong, an Early Stage Lingyun Realm Expert, as time passed.

"Second Uncle, are you not afraid of what others will say when you commit such a rebellious act?"

Wang Zifu not only had outstanding Meridian Qi Cultivation but was also quite eloquent. At this moment, he clearly had become his father’s spokesperson. This undisguised mockery made Wang Yinglong’s chest subtly heave with anger.

"Moreover, with just your Early Stage Lingyun Realm Cultivation, Second Uncle, you hardly seem fit to assume the position of Family Head?"

Wang Zifu, taking advantage of his position, made these remarks, causing the Wang Family Elders who supported Wang Yingqi to nod slightly in agreement. They secretly thought that this seemingly shrewd Second Family Head had taken leave of his senses this time.

Both sides of the Wang Family had roughly equal support from the Elders, but only two experts were at the Lingyun Realm level. At this level, even a small realm gap was incomparable.

One could say that if Wang Yinglong were to engage Wang Yingqi in a single duel, he would have no chance of victory. Given this, where did Wang Yinglong’s courage come from to dare act against the Family Head?

"Second Brother, if you cease immediately, I can pretend nothing happened, and we can still be brothers in the future!"

Seeing that Wang Yinglong did not immediately respond, Wang Yingqi took over his son’s point. As the Wang Family Tomb Master, he absolutely did not want to see the Wang family torn apart by this brother’s fleeting desire for power.

"Big Brother, let me also persuade you: if you voluntarily hand over the position of Wang Family Head to me, then I will ensure you and your son live out the rest of your days in peace. Do not be obstinate and ruin both your future and mine!"

Who would have thought that just when Wang Yingqi believed Wang Yinglong would retreat, these words unexpectedly came from his Second Brother’s mouth, instantly causing his face to darken.

"Second Brother, are you really planning to persist on this path to ruin?"

Seeing the strange smile on Wang Yinglong’s face, Wang Yingqi finally gave up hope. As he stood up, a faint aura of danger emanated from around him.

"Big Brother, as you are so benighted, how could I, who share the same mother, fall behind?"

The thickness of Wang Yinglong’s skin was unmatched. At this moment, he dared to invoke their shared maternal bond, prompting many Wang Family Elders loyal to the Family Head to reveal a trace of contempt.

"In that case, don’t blame Big Brother for being ruthless!"

Seeing that not even nine hundred bulls could drag Wang Yinglong back, Wang Yingqi finally lost the last bit of patience. He did not intend to take his Second Brother’s life but merely wanted to abolish his cultivation entirely.

"Big Brother, aren’t you curious why, knowing I’m one small realm lower, I still dare to act like this?"

Just as Wang Yingqi’s potent Meridian Qi of the Cloud Ascending Realm Middle Stage began to surge, Wang Yinglong flashed a peculiar smile and followed with this question, causing several Wang Family Elders to become skeptical.

Elder loyalty was evenly matched on both sides, and Wang Yingqi’s side also had a son at the Floating Life Realm Early Stage. In truth, the Wang Family Head’s side held an absolute advantage.

It was irrational for anyone to believe Wang Yinglong had any chance of success. With his intellect, he should be fully aware of this. Yet why was he still so confident?

"Big Brother, I didn’t want to do this, but you forced me!"

Amid everyone’s doubts, Wang Yinglong sighed, then clapped his hands together with a crisp sound. Seeing this action, Wang Yingqi felt an inexplicable unease rise within him.

"Could it be there’s an accomplice?"

As soon as this thought emerged in Wang Yingqi’s mind, his expression turned extremely grave. The faint hint of a possibility he guessed at was undoubtedly extraordinarily painful.

After all, at this moment, nearly all the Wang Family Elders had gathered in this grand hall. The remaining low-rank Wang Family members were merely passively waiting for the end of this high-level power struggle.

If this were the case, then the accomplice Wang Yinglong arranged might not belong to the Wang Family. At this thought, Wang Yingqi felt a surge of anger welling up, which he could not dispel.