Top-tier Unruly Master

Chapter 2300: Chapter 2335: Complex Emotions

Ding Fan continued to reach for Yun Haitao, wishing to crush Yun Haitao’s hand and kill him.

"Buzz buzz!"

All the elders were startled and almost simultaneously unleashed their respective spatial divine techniques, while Second Elder Ding Lianhe charged forward like a sharp sword.

No one could have predicted that even though Ding Fan had been bound by the Immortal Binding Chain, he could still break free. Yun Haitao was too close to Ding Fan, and Sirius was biting through the chain too quickly. If the elders present were not in the Seventh Level Realm of the Divine Realm, Yun Haitao would surely be dead by now.

Once everyone’s spatial divine techniques were unleashed, Ding Fan could no longer move. He had only crushed half of Yun Haitao’s arm. If he had another breath’s time, he believed he could crush Yun Haitao’s heart.

"Whoosh~"

Ding Lianhe charged with anger, a massive hand sweeping towards Ding Fan, mysterious light flashing in its palm. It was so fast that it tore the air with sound.

This strike was evidently filled with power. If Ding Fan was hit, he might die on the spot. Both Seventh Elder and Fifth Elder were anxious, with Fifth Elder shouting loudly, "Second Brother, do not strike harshly."

Upon hearing Fifth Elder’s shout, Ding Lianhe’s palm paused slightly, withdrawing a bit of strength, and struck heavily on Ding Fan’s face.

"Bang!"

Ding Fan flew out, spewing blood from his mouth, hitting two samurai behind him. His body flipped over ten times before crashing into the courtyard wall of the Elders’ Hall.

"Boom!"

A large hole in the courtyard wall frightened those outside. Countless people watched Ding Fan, his face covered in blood, and through the hole saw Yun Haitao inside clutching his arm, screaming in pain. Everyone’s lips quivered, and shocked expressions appeared on their faces.

This young man was too ferocious!

He almost killed Yun Haitao earlier. Even now, bound by the Immortal Binding Chain, he managed to flee before the elders and almost killed Yun Haitao again?

A mere Martial Artist in the Third Level of the Divine Realm almost killed a Sixth Level Martial Artist twice? Even if Yun Haitao is a fool, he is indeed a Sixth Level Divine Realm Martial Artist; Ding Fan is truly ferocious, worthy of being the Inheritance Disciple of Ding Aohuang!

"Rebellion!"

Ding Lianhe roared, "Ding Fan, how dare you kill someone in front of us, blatantly defying clan rules. If we don’t punish you severely, we elders can no longer keep our positions. I believe we need not imprison him; let’s convict him directly here. I deem Ding Fan’s crime unforgivable, immediately exiling him to Ferocious Ghost Island for a hundred years as punishment."

Ferocious Ghost Island!

Many elders’ faces slightly changed, while the faces of Ding Family disciples outside showed fear.

Ferocious Ghost Island is a perilous place in the Eastern Central Plains, where Ding Family sinners are exiled. Generally, once inside, few come out, and those who return are insane.

Exiling for a hundred years!

Equivalent to sentencing Ding Fan to death.

The elders remained silent. Ding Jingxiu contemplated for a moment, responding, "Even if Ding Fan is Aohuang’s disciple, daring to harm his own elder, he’s extremely malicious and unforgivable. If not for being truly a Ding Family member, today’s crime would warrant a hundred-year exile. I agree with this judgment."

The Seventh Elder looked at Ding Fan with a complex expression and asked mournfully, "Ding Fan, do you have any explanation?"

Ding Fan had always been gentle and steady. What stimulus provoked such anger today? His crime must be clarified before judgment.

Ding Fan was bound again by soldiers, half his face bloody, kneeling on the ground. Hearing the Seventh Elder, he raised his head slightly, gazing through the courtyard wall’s large hole at the Second and Third Elders above, smiled and said, "Second Elder, Third Elder, shouldn’t I call you Uncle? Do you really want me dead? Are you still of Sirius Clan? You don’t stand by your own, yet side with this bastard? Aren’t you afraid of hurting our Sirius Clan disciples’ hearts?"

Without waiting for the Second Elder’s response, Ding Fan turned to the Seventh Elder and said, "Seventh Elder, what do you want me to say? Why should I kill Yun Haitao? Do you think Ding Fan would bite like a mad dog?"

"If not for your elders’ inaction, would I, a mere Third Level Divine Realm boy, strike? My aunt was beaten senseless by this brute, bullied and tormented frequently. Do you dare say you’re unaware? Ding Family women being bullied by outsiders, and you all pretend not to know. Have all Sirius Clan men died?"

"My Ancestral Master is retreating? My master isn’t here now, so no one cares for my aunt? Fine, if you won’t, I will! As long as Ding Fan doesn’t die today, I will certainly find a chance to deal with Yun Haitao, the brute!"

These compelling words were spoken with righteous indignation.

Ding Fan’s face still flowed with blood; his green eyes fixed on Yun Haitao, like a bound beast struggling and roaring to kill his enemy.

The soldiers fell silent, no longer gripping Ding Fan as tightly. The surrounding clan members were silent; many even glared at Yun Haitao. Inside, the elders were silent; Ding Lianhe and Ding Jingxiu wanted to speak but ultimately didn’t, the entire scene quieted, even the sound of a pin dropping could be heard.

"Have all Sirius Clan men died?"

This sentence pierced everyone’s heart like a thorn, making many elders’ faces blush slightly. As one of the great Royals of Central Plains, the Sirius Clan had always taken pride in its status and dignity; yet a clan leader’s daughter was bullied by outsiders, relying on a newly returned Third Level Divine Realm boy to fight back, making many elders feel ashamed.

Outside, many young members of the Ding Family clenched their fists in anger. Despite being sealed off for ten years, the Ding Family’s blood had not weakened, remaining vibrant and defiant.

Many young individuals gradually displayed a hint of murderous intent, and their gaze towards Yun Haitao became as sharp as a blade.

Ding Fan’s words ignited their long-hidden passion; perhaps they were subtly telling Ding Fan that the men of the Ding Family were not extinct, that they too possessed a warrior’s spirit.

Yun Haitao was constantly screaming; though he was receiving treatment from an elder, he was still in considerable pain. Only now did he realize something was wrong with the atmosphere. His screams gradually weakened, and when he noticed the intense murderous look in the eyes of many soldiers and martial artists staring at him, he became somewhat panicked and bewildered.

Panicked, he exclaimed, "Nonsense, nonsense, how could I whip Aoshuang? I didn’t; it must be a misunderstanding. Last night, I was drunk, I did something... I don’t remember anything."

"Hmm?"

Yun Haitao’s frantic expression, combined with the words "whipping, drunkenness," made the murderous intent of countless people even more intense. Yun Haitao, this fool, indirectly admitted to abusing Ding Aoshuang.

Realizing the situation was wrong, Ding Lianhe waved his hand and finally spoke, "Silence! Ding Fan, no matter what you say, it’s your fault. Yun Haitao and Aoshuang’s marital quarrel is their business, but you cannot take action and commit murder out of compassion for your aunt — even in our presence, you acted twice. If you are not judged guilty, what use are the Ding Family rules? Where is the Council of Elders’ reputation?"

Ding Lianhe’s words plunged the entire scene into dead silence. No elder responded, and no one rebutted; outside, thousands remained silent with their heads lowered.

Third Elder Ding Jingxiu seemed in league with him, noticing the awkwardness of the scene, he said, "Since the trial has begun, let’s vote. What do the other elders think?"

Fourth Elder Ding Aoxian was clearly aligned with the Second and Third Elders. He bit his teeth and said, "I agree to exile Ding Fan!"

Out of nine elders, three agreed; if one or two more elders concurred, the decision to exile Ding Fan to Demon Island would be concluded. Once the Council of Elders decides, this matter cannot be changed.

A young man, similar in age to Ding Fan, suddenly gritted his teeth and knelt with one knee to the ground, shouting loudly, "Ding Fan has just returned to the family and doesn’t understand the family rules. Please, elders’ hall, forgive him!"

This person was dressed splendidly and radiant. Though young, he had already reached the Fifth Level Peak Realm in the Divine Realm, clearly a disciple of considerable status within the Ding Family.

With him taking the lead, many young people became agitated and knelt down together, shouting, "Please, elders’ hall, forgive Ding Fan!"

Shua shua~

Many knelt down, even many young women knelt, pleading on behalf of Ding Fan. They all knew Ding Fan was standing up for the women of the Ding Family, and if they didn’t speak up now, who would stand up for them when they were bullied in the future?

Outside stood over a thousand people, half of them young clansmen, most of whom knelt down, shouting passionately.

Ding Lianhe was furious, glaring at the young gentleman kneeling at the front, and yelled angrily, "Ding Lin, what nonsense are you up to? Leave here immediately."

The splendidly dressed young man raised his head, stubbornly gazing at Ding Lianhe, gritting his teeth and said, "Second uncle, the men of the Ding Family are not extinct. If you convict him, Ding Lin is willing to share the punishment with Ding Fan!"

Ding Lin’s words echoed among the young men kneeling below, with everyone shouting, "We are willing to share the punishment with Ding Fan!"

"You’re all rebelling, fetch them for me!"

Ding Lianhe angrily glared at the military men, but they remained motionless, and one commander knelt down and said, "Please, elders’ hall, forgive Ding Fan!"

"Please, elders’ hall, pardon Ding Fan!"

With this commander taking the lead, countless soldiers followed him, kneeling down again; the scene was filled with rows filled with kneeling people.

"..."

The elders were stunned, tongue-tied, unable to articulate; the situation clearly had spiraled out of control.

Even the soldiers holding Ding Fan down knelt, releasing him; he turned around, gazing at the crowd behind him, smiling. This was the Sirius Clan in his heart, one of the eleven Great Royals of the Eastern Central Plains; the Ding Family could stand atop the Central Plains not merely due to the Sirius inheritance.

"Swoosh~"

A soft whisper of air broke through, and an elderly man in black robe, white hair, and white eyebrows stood in the courtyard of the Elders’ Council Hall; his white hair and eyebrows brushed the ground. His eyes were deep and distant, seemingly containing a world within.

"Pay respects to Great Uncle!"

Ding Lianhe and others hastily bowed and saluted, and the other elders quickly lowered their heads to salute, "Greetings, Great Elder!"

All those outside who saw the elder knelt down and shouted in unison, "We pay respects to Great Elder."

At this moment, even the Great Elder has come forth...

The Great Elder’s face was expressionless; he glanced at Yun Haitao, Ding Lianhe, and others, finally his gaze landed on Ding Fan standing outside. At this moment, Ding Fan stood as straight as a spear among the kneeling crowd, appearing extraordinarily dazzling, a complicated emotion flickered in the Great Elder’s eyes.

He looked at the kneeling Ding Lin and others, then waved his hand and said, "All of you, leave; I will handle the matters here."

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