Cao Dayan's face was sallow.
He never imagined Chen Nan's strength would be so terrifying.
Even less did he expect Chen Nan's aura to be like a sovereign lord of all living beings, capable of taking his life in an instant.
"Enough, enough!"
An elder from the older generation stepped forward and said, "Little friend, it's true that the Cao father and son were in the wrong, but they have already paid a heavy price. Can you be magnanimous and let them go!"
"You two better not fall into my hands again, or I'll beat you every time I see you!"
Chen Nan let out a cold snort.
At the same time, he also understood the current predicament of the Outer Eight Sects.
Although the Outer Eight Sects were always in conflict, once an external enemy appeared, they would unite as one and face them together.
But today.
He did not see the other major families join forces to attack him.
His master was right on his deathbed: the Dao Sect, relying on its status as the head of the Outer Eight Sects, had long stopped respecting the other seven great families and harbored thoughts of breaking away.
Otherwise, the other major families wouldn't have stood by and watched Cao Dayan being trampled underfoot.
"The waters of the Outer Eight Sects are deeper than I imagined!"
Chen Nan sighed inwardly.
If only one great family wanted to break away, it would be one thing.
But the problem was that his master had given him a warning on his deathbed: if the eight great families unite, they will live; if they divide, they will die!
Once any one family leaves the Outer Eight Sects, the other families would also face annihilation.
"Ping'an, you were born in Jizhou and are very familiar with this land. Have you found the whereabouts of our Old Ancestor? Is he in prison, or has he returned to Jizhou?"
An elder with white hair and beard, wearing a linen robe, asked.
Everyone else also looked at Li Ping'an.
They knew the Witch Sect had a new sect master and that he had served in the Jizhou prison, but they knew nothing else.
They had only heard that he was about to return to Jizhou.
Li Ping'an secretly glanced at Chen Nan, almost exploding with emotion. The Old Ancestor was right in front of everyone!
However.
Chen Nan had not given his consent, so he dared not reveal Chen Nan's identity.
"The Old Ancestor returned to Jizhou yesterday!" Li Ping'an lied, "But he currently does not wish to interact with the people of the Eight Great Families."
Another elder said with a helpless expression, "The Outer Eight Sects are declining now, and he should come out to lead the overall situation. Why doesn't he want to interact with us?"
Cao Dayan suddenly said, "Is it possible that he knows he is not worthy to be the Sect Master of the Witch Sect? That's why he dares not contact us?"
"Indeed. We are all disciples of the eighth generation or beyond of the Eight Great Families, while he is the thirty-second generation disciple of the Witch Sect. What qualifications does he have to be above us and make us call him Old Ancestor? He was just lucky to inherit the legacy of senior Wushan. What is he compared to us?" A cold smile appeared on his face as he said this.
"Cao Dayan, this is insubordination! Do you know I've tolerated you for a long time?" An elder exploded in public.
Another elder spoke up, "Elder He is right. No matter how old the new Sect Master of the Witch Sect is this year, even if he is a three-year-old child, his seniority is above ours. Since we are disciples of the Eight Great Families, we should naturally call him Old Ancestor. This is the rule, and it cannot be broken!"
"Cao Dayan, if you want to die, I, Li Ping'an, can fulfill your wish!" Li Ping'an gritted his teeth and said in a cold voice.
Seeing Li Ping'an's fury, Cao Dayan felt a tremor for some reason.
Although the Dao Sect's power far surpassed that of the Red Handkerchief, Jizhou was still Li Ping'an's territory.
But even so, he couldn't lose face!
"Am I wrong?" Cao Dayan snorted, "The succession of any faction within the Eight Great Families is a major event for the Outer Eight Sects."
"Although Senior Wushan found a successor in prison and couldn't hold an inauguration ceremony, his successor has now left prison. But why haven't we, the seven great families, seen him?"
"Either this new Sect Master of the Witch Sect is wary of us, or he doesn't take our seven great families seriously. Otherwise, he wouldn't have left us waiting here."
"Enough!" Li Ping'an said angrily, "We cannot fathom the Old Ancestor's thoughts."
The others wore grim expressions.
Although they disliked Cao Dayan, what he had said earlier was quite reasonable.
The Old Ancestor not seeing them could only mean two things: either he was wary of them, or he didn't take them seriously.
"Tell them, I want to see the spokespersons of the seven great families a month from today."
Just as Li Ping'an was enraged, Chen Nan's cold voice echoed in his mind.
Telepathic transmission?
Holy crap!
Is this telepathic transmission?
Li Ping'an almost peed himself in fear!
This was clearly an immortal technique!
Good heavens!
The Old Ancestor's strength is truly terrifying!
Putting aside everything else, his strength alone surpasses all geniuses in the history of the Outer Eight Sects.
Thinking of this, Li Ping'an suppressed his excitement and said, "The Old Ancestor did say he didn't want to interact with the people of the Outer Eight Sects, but he didn't say he would never see them."
"His current intention is to spend time with his family and then receive the greetings of the spokespersons of the seven great families a month from today."
"Yes, a month from today, the Old Ancestor will see the spokespersons of the seven great families."
"I hope everyone will inform their respective spokespersons and ask them to arrange their time in advance, so as not to stand up the Old Ancestor!"
Upon hearing this, everyone was overjoyed.
The Outer Eight Sects were now like a pile of loose sand, with morale scattered.
Once they could meet this Old Ancestor, it would surely change the current situation.
Yes.
This Old Ancestor, whom they had never met, was like a lighthouse in endless darkness, guiding the sailors home.
Having obtained the answer they desired, the people of the Outer Eight Sects left one after another.
"Chen, we'll see about this!" Cao Dayan gave Chen Nan a cold look, then left Zelin Mountain Villa with his son Cao Yang in disgrace.
"Xiao Nan Nan, Big Sister is in a good mood today. How about we go have a meal and watch a movie?" Yan Wushuang was in high spirits, not only because Chen Nan's strength was sufficient but also because they would get to see the Old Ancestor of the Outer Eight Sects.
Plop!
Li Ping'an collapsed directly onto the ground.
Xiao... Nan Nan?
That's a very intimate address!
I really want to know what expression you'll have when you find out his true identity.
"Li Ping'an, what's wrong with you today? Are you feeling unwell?" Yan Wushuang noticed Li Ping'an's abnormality and smiled, "My Xiao Nan Nan is a doctor. Would you like him to give you a check-up?"
"It's nothing, maybe I didn't rest well last night." Li Ping'an pretended to be calm, but he didn't dare to let Chen Nan examine him.
There was no particular reason; he was not worthy!
Suddenly.
Yan Wushuang's phone rang.
Seeing the caller ID, a trace of panic flashed in her eyes, but she still walked away to answer the call.
Chen Nan did not know what was said on the phone, but he heard Yan Wushuang say something like unwilling.
A moment later, Yan Wushuang, who had been flustered, walked back with a smile and affectionately hooked Chen Nan's arm, "Xiao Nan Nan, I've thought it through. Let's go to the hotel."