Top-tier Unruly Master

Chapter 2307: Chapter 2342: Terrifying Consequences

Ding Fan had previously heard from Ding Lin about the internal fights among the family’s disciples, which the family completely ignored. Ding Fan found this somewhat strange, so he asked Ding Aoshuang, "Why doesn’t the family intervene? Just letting disciples fight internally, wouldn’t that affect everyone’s cohesion?"

"Ha, it’s not just the Sirius Clan that does this; it’s the same for all families on the Divine Realm Continent."

Ding Aoshuang smiled bitterly and said, "There are too many disciples in large families, making conflicts inevitable. In the eyes of the elders, if anyone wants to become someone respected in the family, they must suppress their peers. If they can’t overpower their peers, how can they rise in the ranks, suppress the family’s enemies, and those genius disciples from other families, claiming to bring glory to the family?"

"That seems to make some sense!"

Ding Fan touched his chin, although he didn’t like competing with peers. They were all from the same family, yet ended up like enemies. What was the point of that? If he could only rise by suppressing his siblings, he’d rather not rise at all.

"I’m going back to cultivate."

Ding Fan had been cultivating for almost half a month and his Soul Space had expanded quite a bit, almost reaching the peak state of the third phase in the Divine Realm. He didn’t want to go out and stir trouble; instead of engaging in those schemes and intrigues, he preferred to cultivate in Wolong Residence, sparing himself the headache.

"Swish~"

He wanted to maintain his peace, but trouble sought him out: a soldier strode into Wolong Residence, entered the hall, and told him, "Young Master Fan, the family head requests your presence; he wishes to see you."

Crimson Flame and Zhong Zhiyong couldn’t help but feel a bit nervous; Ding Aoshuang frowned, whispering in Ding Fan’s ear, "Ding Fan, you should be respectful and don’t defy your great master. He is the current leader of this family, leading the entire Sirius Clan, and every Ding Family disciple should listen to him. If you offend him, we might not be able to stay on Sirius Mountain."

"Hmmm..."

Ding Fan looked at Ding Aoshuang and decided to endure everything before him. The great master was now the master of the Ding Family and not just any elder. If he was offended, it didn’t matter much to Ding Fan, but Ding Aoshuang had just settled down; if they got expelled from Sirius Mountain, Ding Aoshuang would have nowhere to go.

Ding Fan and the soldier walked with large strides toward the Elders’ Council Hall. Upon entering, he saw many unfamiliar experts, a total of twenty or thirty people waiting in the courtyard, and a few were actually Seventh Level Experts from the Divine Realm, apparently all elders from the outer hall.

"Please wait outside, Young Master Fan; the family head will see you shortly."

A Third Level administrator from the Divine Realm saw Ding Fan enter and quickly ran over to inform him. Ding Fan touched his chin and had no choice but to wait in a corner of the courtyard.

In the courtyard, many people looked at Ding Fan, their eyes filled with curiosity, but no one came to ask questions. Occasionally, someone would be called inside and then come back out, but still, no one came to summon Ding Fan. He quietly stood outside waiting.

But just standing there...

The whole afternoon, Ding Fan stood in the corner; as the sky gradually darkened, no one came to call him.

Ding Fan’s expression turned very unpleasant, but he didn’t explode and continued waiting silently. Outside the Elders’ Council Hall, some people went out, some came in, and some elders from the outer hall reported their affairs and then left; it seemed everyone had forgotten about Ding Fan.

After waiting for another hour, the sky was completely dark. Ding Fan had endured the whole afternoon, but now he couldn’t help himself. He cupped his hands towards the administrator and said, "It’s quite late today; I’m tired and will go back to sleep now. I will visit the family head when time permits."

Afterwards, Ding Fan strode out of the large courtyard of the Elders’ Council Hall, quickly disappearing into the night.

In the courtyard, a group of administrators and elders couldn’t help but glance at each other when they saw this scene. This young man truly was as unruly as the legends said.

Inside the Elders’ Council Hall, Ding Zhanjiao, the acting family head of the Ding Family, was managing family affairs, at that moment gathering a group of elders from the outer hall to hear their reports on their work during his absence.

Ding Zhanjiao had been out for a long time; as the family’s acting head, he naturally needed to understand the situation within the family during this period.

The Ding Family’s wealth rivaled that of a country, and the entire Eastern Central Plains belonged to the Sirius Clan’s territory. Many mineral veins, treasures, and herb fields here were possessed by the Sirius Clan. Although Sirius City was closed, it didn’t mean relinquishing outside interests.

At this time, an administrator suddenly walked in, wanting to whisper something in Ding Zhanjiao’s ear. Ding Zhanjiao waved his hand, saying, "Speak openly; they’re all our own people. What’s there to hide?"

Ding Zhanjiao didn’t seem very old; he had a crimson face and a handsome appearance, but his hair was somewhat gray. He had a strong face and a domineering attitude, and there was an aura of suppressed grandeur around him, making people feel oppressed and fearful to look at him directly.

With Ding Zhanjiao saying this, the administrator could only grit his teeth and say, "It was Young Master Fan; he left, saying... he was tired and went back to rest, planning to visit the family head later."

"Wow!"

The administrator’s words instantly made the hall lively; at this moment, there were still many people in the hall. Besides the Great Elder who was in seclusion, all other elders were present, along with many standing there, Ding Yuan and Ding Yu were both standing behind the Second Elder. There were over a dozen outer hall elders and twenty to thirty important administrators.

Ding Zhanjiao wanted Ding Fan to come in, but he directly left, which amounted to contempt for the family head. If everyone acted this way, Ding Zhanjiao wouldn’t need to continue as the family head. If he couldn’t manage his own clansmen, how could he control the entire family?

"This is outrageous~"

Ding Lianhe was enraged. Ding Zhanjiao was his father, and Ding Fan’s disrespect towards him was more infuriating than being beaten. He suddenly stood up and said, "Guards, go arrest Ding Fan and throw him directly into prison to await punishment."

Last time, the Great Elder had suppressed the issue, and although Ding Lianhe was extremely angry, he had no outlet for his rage. Now that Ding Zhanjiao had returned, how dare Ding Fan remain so arrogant? If they didn’t teach Ding Fan a lesson, they wouldn’t be able to control the Ding Family in the future.

The Seventh Elder and the Fifth Elder exchanged glances; both didn’t look pleased. If Ding Fan wasn’t causing trouble, would he not feel well? Ding Zhanjiao had just returned, and Ding Fan was already causing disturbances.

Outside, a group of guards rushed in. They had all heard Ding Lianhe’s shout and were now looking at Ding Zhanjiao, waiting for his stance. However, Ding Zhanjiao was not the slightest bit angry. He smiled, stroking his beard, and said, "Just a child. Lianhe, why shout? I’ve heard about Ding Fan. He has just returned to the family and might lack proper manners, which can be understood. We can teach him slowly later."

"The Family Head is wise!"

Hearing Ding Zhanjiao’s words, the Seventh Elder and the Fifth Elder couldn’t help but agree in unison. They were uncertain about what to do, but since Ding Zhanjiao spoke that way, they were naturally pleased.

Some of the elders in the outer hall nodded slightly. Ding Zhanjiao’s magnanimity indeed displayed the demeanor of a Family Head. Ding Fan was, after all, Ao Huang’s disciple, and Ding Aohuang was the Young Family Head. Ding Zhanjiao was merely acting as Family Head; Ding Zhanpeng was still alive.

"Hmph!"

Ding Lianhe sneered, "Ding Fan can’t produce any evidence nor awaken the Sirius legacy’s power. We haven’t confirmed he is Ao Huang’s disciple, yet he behaves so rudely. If it were confirmed he is Ao Huang’s heir, wouldn’t he just reach the skies?"

Ding Zhanjiao waved his hand and said, "Didn’t Great Uncle say it? He is a disciple of the Ding Family. Regardless of whether he is Ao Huang’s disciple, being able to heavily injure Yun Haitao, a Sixth Level Divine Realm expert, with his Third Level Divine Realm skills shows his talent is no lesser than Ao Huang’s. A talented child being somewhat arrogant is normal, not knowing the rules isn’t an issue. Many things have happened recently; once I handle them, I will personally see him and teach him. If he becomes successful, it will be greatly beneficial to our Ding Family."

"All right then!"

Seeing Ding Zhanjiao say this, how could Ding Lianhe continue to disrupt? Several elders exchanged surprised looks, picking up on the implied messages. The elders in the hall weren’t fools; they all heard the hidden meaning in Ding Zhanjiao’s words.

It was certain that Ding Fan was indeed a disciple of the Sirius Clan, and his talent was exceptionally astonishing. That much was definite.

Whether he was actually Ao Huang’s disciple, Ding Zhanjiao wasn’t sure about this.

Ding Zhanjiao’s comment that Ding Fan didn’t know the rules and that he would personally teach him in the future was also a clear signal: he didn’t like Ding Fan. If any elder got too close to Ding Fan, they wouldn’t be favored by him.

In fact, there wasn’t much difference between a Family Head and a King, especially in a clan like the Sirius Clan. They were the overlords of the Eastern Central Plains, after all.

Ding Zhanpeng was once the Family Head of the clan, essentially the king of the Eastern Central Plains. Now that Ding Zhanjiao replaced him, he was silently telling everyone that the elders shouldn’t stand on the wrong side, or... he would be displeased.

"He’s just a complete savage!"

Ding Yu said softly. He and Ding Yuan inherited Ding Lianhe’s looks, dignified appearance, and extraordinary demeanor. They didn’t show much expression, quietly standing behind Ding Lianhe the whole time. Only after Ding Zhanjiao finished speaking did the two exchange glances, their lips curling into a cold smile.

Ding Fan and Ding Lin’s suspicions were correct. Ding Yuan and Ding Yu were unhappy to see Ding Fan. It wasn’t that the brothers were not open-minded. Even Ding Lianhe and Ding Jingxiu were very dissatisfied with Ding Fan. This wasn’t because of their character.

Everything was for the sake of interest!

Ding Fan’s return was against their interests. They appeared unwilling to believe that Ding Fan was Ao Huang’s disciple, but in their hearts, it was the opposite. They all believed it. They even suspected that Ding Fan was sent by Ao Huang to pave the way. Otherwise, why would Ding Fan dare to be so bold?

They hadn’t held power before and didn’t know the benefits of authority.

Having power, they had tasted its sweetness. All the family’s resources were at their disposal. Ding Lianhe’s three brothers, as well as Ding Yuan and Ding Yu, could command all of the Ding Family’s treasures without reporting to others in the family.

Especially since Ding Yuan and Ding Yu had followed Ding Zhanjiao out this time, they were treated with the standards of a Young Family Head by external families. Countless noble family maidens were eager to climb into their beds.

Including Ding Zhanjiao, who once stood behind Ding Zhanpeng. In the past, everyone’s attention was on Ding Zhanpeng, and naturally, no one paid him any heed, even though his strength wasn’t much weaker than Ding Zhanpeng’s. But a Family Head is a Family Head; he represents not just himself but the entire Sirius Clan!

So...

The current conflict was, in reality, irreconcilable. Ding Zhanjiao’s intent today was very clear: to deliberately suppress Ding Fan, win over people’s hearts, threaten the Ding Family elders maintaining their stance, and tell all elders that he, Ding Zhanjiao, was now in charge. If they stood on the wrong side, they would face dire consequences.

The Seventh Elder and Fifth Elder exchanged bitter glances, realizing that if they sided with Ding Fan, they would be opposing Ding Zhanjiao. Ding Zhanjiao would undoubtedly target them, possibly stripping them of their elder status in the future.

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