Chaos Heaven-Dominating Technique

’Five Spirit Emperor powerhouses!’

Bai Hong’s pupils shrank as he stared at the figures standing behind Shen Haoran. He was so shocked he no longer felt the pain on his face; an uncontrollable tremor simply ran through his body. He had seen Spirit Emperor powerhouses before—the Bai Family had one of their own—but never five at once. Worse, each of their auras was far more formidable than the Bai Family’s own Spirit Emperor, and it seemed Shen Haoran was their leader!

’Just what is Shen Haoran’s background?’ The members of the Bai Family couldn’t help but wonder again as they gazed at his indifferent expression.

The Bai Family members were so shocked by Elder Lu and the other four that they were rendered speechless. The entire meeting hall fell unnaturally silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

"Now," Shen Haoran asked calmly, looking at the stunned crowd, "does anyone have any objections to Lady Ya becoming the Bai Family’s Patriarch?"

Hearing Shen Haoran’s words, the Bai Family members still hesitated. Even under the pressure of five Spirit Emperor powerhouses, they were reluctant to casually hand over the position of Patriarch. Their main concern was that Lady Ya had been exiled by the Bai Family for being half-human, half-demon. ’If we make her the Patriarch, will she take revenge?’

As if she had read their minds, Lady Ya slowly walked to stand before Shen Haoran. Her gaze fell upon the Bai Family Elders and higher-ups. "Elders," she began, her voice soft, "I know what you’re worried about. It’s true that I once thought of destroying the Bai Family. But at the end of the day, half the blood in my veins belongs to this family. This is the family my mother cared so deeply for. I could never do such a thing. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have come here to handle the marriage alliance for the Bai Family!"

"But..." Here, Lady Ya’s tone shifted. Her expression turned serious and her voice became authoritative. She was no longer the kind, gentle girl from before; now, she was like an Empress. "I *will* be the Patriarch of the Bai Family," she declared, her voice low and firm. "Whether you agree or not. And as things stand, you don’t seem to have the right to refuse!"

The moment Lady Ya finished speaking, the expressions of the Bai Family Elders and higher-ups changed. But before they could voice their objections, the five Spirit Emperor powerhouses behind her stepped forward. Their overwhelming aura forced the words back down their throats. Only then did they understand. ’So, she’s staging a coup.’

"Lady Ya, it’s not impossible for us to accept you as Patriarch," one of the Elders said, his eyes darting as an idea struck him. The others quickly chimed in. "If you can resolve the crisis our Bai Family is currently facing, we will believe you have the capability to be Patriarch and will naturally agree!" Under the pressure of five Spirit Emperor powerhouses, they knew they had no room to object. They might as well try to use these powerful experts to solve the family’s predicament. If Lady Ya could really pull it off, the Bai Family would profit. If she couldn’t, well, they wouldn’t lose anything.

"Fine. It’s a deal," Lady Ya agreed with a faint smile and a light chuckle.

Shen Haoran, standing to the side, also gave a soft laugh. ’I knew they’d make this a condition. I’ve already prepared the perfect plan for Lady Ya.’

"Since you want Lady Ya to resolve the Bai Family’s crisis, then from this moment on, all Bai Family affairs are under her command!" Shen Haoran declared, stepping forward and glaring down at Bai Hong on the floor. "I now announce that Bai Hong and Bai Shuo have insulted the Bai Family’s rightful Patriarch, undermined the family’s harmony, abused their authority, and used their power for personal gain. They are hereby expelled from the family!"

Hearing Shen Haoran’s decree, the surrounding Bai Family Elders frowned. However, none of them spoke up for Bai Hong. They had never particularly liked him, and a part of them was secretly pleased to see him get his comeuppance.

"Elder Lu, throw him out," Shen Haoran said calmly to the powerhouse behind him when he saw no one objected. Elder Lu immediately grabbed Bai Hong, lifting him like he was a baby chick, and strode out of the meeting hall.

"No! You can’t expel me! I’m the Patriarch of the Bai Family, I am!" Bai Hong thrashed in Elder Lu’s grip, but no amount of struggling could free him from the man’s iron hold.

"Shen Haoran, I’ll never forgive you! I’ll have you torn limb from limb!" Bai Hong roared, his face contorted with rage as he shot a venomous glare at Shen Haoran.

Hearing Bai Hong’s threat, Shen Haoran just smiled faintly. ’Countless people have said those exact words to me. Now, the grass on their graves is ten feet tall. If you want me dead, you first have to make sure you stay alive.’

Bai Hong was thrown out, his shrill roars gradually fading from the meeting hall. The Bai Family Elders and higher-ups stared at the seemingly harmless young man, a shiver running through them. ’Even though Lady Ya is becoming our family’s Patriarch, it’s clear that she and the five Spirit Emperor powerhouses obey Shen Haoran’s every command. He’s the real leader here.’

"Elders, I have another task for you. Go and invite the Clan Leader of the Snow Wolf Race and the Clan Leader of the Vajra Ape Race. Tell them the new Clan Leader of the Fox Race is holding a banquet in White Fox City to celebrate her succession and is inviting distinguished guests," Shen Haoran said after Bai Hong was gone.

At his words, the Elders’ faces fell. One of them spoke in a grim tone, "Shen Haoran, are you toying with our Fox Race? You know our clan’s current situation perfectly well. The last war with the Snow Wolf Race cost us dearly. Then, we had to bleed ourselves dry to appease the Vajra Ape Race. Where are we supposed to find the money for a grand banquet? Are you trying to push our Fox Race into a pit of fire?"

Hearing their objections, Shen Haoran gave them a strange look. "Who said you were paying? What a bunch of stingy old roosters. This time, it’s on me!"

"You... You’re paying?" The Bai Family Elders were frozen in place, utterly stunned.

Shen Haoran didn’t waste any more words. He simply tossed a Storage Ring onto the meeting table. The Elders immediately extended their Spiritual Thought into the ring. When they saw the mountain of Spirit Crystals piled inside, their eyes lit up, and their faces flushed with excitement. They instantly looked a dozen years younger!

"S-so many Spirit Crystals!" one of the Bai Family Elders stammered. The Spirit Crystals in this one Storage Ring were worth more than all of the Bai Family’s assets combined. ’You know,’ they thought, ’maybe having Shen Haoran and Lady Ya lead the Bai Family isn’t such a bad thing after all!’

"Is that enough Spirit Crystals?" Shen Haoran asked.

"More than enough! It’s enough!" the Bai Family Elders replied at once, unable to contain the grins spreading across their faces. "We’ll get right on it!" Without another moment’s delay, they hurried off to make the preparations.

After the Bai Family Elders left the meeting hall, Shen Haoran casually sat down, a cold smirk playing on his lips. ’It looks like the stage is set for another treacherous feast...’

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