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Chapter 777: Chapter 306: Palace Coup, Deities, Lies (Ten Thousand-Word Merged Chapter) (Part 4)

"Li’er, what is the meaning of your order to shut down the Mountain Protection Array?"

Upon hearing his father’s question, Shangguan Li’s mouth slightly curved up, a hint of disdain flickering in his eyes, but he did not answer.

The Shangguan Clan Leader saw that his son didn’t take him seriously at all, his face darkened:

"Back then, I sent you into the Forbidden Land to make you focus on cultivation. Otherwise, how could you have achieved what you have today? I didn’t expect that after all these years in the Forbidden Land, your impetuous nature hasn’t changed. The Mountain Protection Array concerns the safety of the clan; how can you shut it down on a whim? If it arouses suspicion from other families, it would only harm the Shangguan Family without any benefit. Quickly order it opened again."

Shangguan Li sneered.

Shangguan Li slowly stood up, the pressure emanating from him intensifying, as if trying to envelop the entire room with his aura:

"Father, if you had listened to me back then, the Spirit Stone Vein discovered by the Fu Family would belong to our Shangguan Family. With that Spirit Stone Vein, we could advance our Spirit Vein to Tier Four, meeting the requirements for reaching the Seventh-Grade!"

"It was your weakness and conservatism that made the Shangguan Family miss such an opportunity!"

"Father, the current Shangguan Family needs new blood, a new leader. Your confidants, clinging to the old rules, will only make the family stagnant."

Just at this moment.

A servant hurriedly ran in, panic written all over their face:

"Clan Leader, something terrible has happened. Several of your trusted officers have been detained by the young master’s men and are currently surrounded at the Martial Arts Arena!"

The Shangguan Clan Leader sprang to his feet, glaring angrily at Shangguan Li: "You unfilial son... Are you planning a coup?!"

Shangguan Li remained noncommittal: "Father, it’s time for you to step down and let the worthy rise. I have already broken through to the Purple Mansion and have the capacity to lead the Shangguan Family to a higher realm. If your trusted officers sign the declaration of allegiance, acknowledging me as the new Patriarch, I can assure you that they will not be troubled."

At the Martial Arts Arena, Shangguan Li’s trusted aides had encircled the clan leader’s allies tightly. Those surrounded were filled with anger and helplessness.

"You are disobeying authority! Once the Clan Leader finds out, he will not spare you!" Shangguan Hui shouted angrily.

Shangguan Li’s confidant sneered: "Old fool, can’t you see the situation clearly? The young master has already surpassed you in strength, having broken through to the Purple Mansion. Moreover, his plans have garnered the support of a lot of the younger generation and middle-power in the family. If you know what’s good for you, sign the declaration and you can keep your position and your life."

Meanwhile, in other parts of the family, Shangguan Li had already arranged for people to spread rumors in secret, saying that the Shangguan Clan Leader was old and muddled, no longer fit to serve as Patriarch, while he, Shangguan Li, possessed new ideas and powerful strength that could lead the Shangguan Family to become a Seventh-Grade Noble Family. Some young members and reform seekers in the family began to stir, gathering outside the family Council Hall, loudly calling for Shangguan Li to take power.

The Shangguan Clan Leader was too furious to speak, never expecting his son to act in such a manner.

Shangguan Li looked at his father and slowly said, "Father, if you voluntarily abdicate now, I can still ensure a dignified retirement for you. Otherwise, the fate of your confidants might not be so kind."

The Shangguan Clan Leader closed his eyes, his heart filled with desolation. He knew his time had passed. The family he had managed for so many years was about to be seized by his son using such means.

After a long while, the Shangguan Clan Leader slowly opened his eyes, a trace of resolve in his gaze: "I can abdicate, but you must promise me not to harm the innocents of the family and to lead the Shangguan Family well in its development."

Shangguan Li was overjoyed in his heart, but still maintained a serious expression: "Rest assured, Father, I will do so."

....

Fu Family.

Fu Changsheng’s first priority upon returning to the clan was to convene the Elder Council.

The elders who had received advanced notice had already gathered in the Council Hall. Since Fu Changsheng took over as Patriarch, seventy years had passed, and the number of Foundation Establishment Elders in the clan had now reached over twenty people, requiring two extra rows of chairs in the Council Hall.

After taking the main seat at the top.

Fu Changsheng glanced at Yaoyao, and in a flash of understanding, she waved her sleeve, dropping array flags as techniques were cast upon them.

Buzz!

The array light curtain rose.

Everyone present immediately tensed up.

The Council Hall already had a Defense Array, and with an extra layer, it was clear something important was about to be announced.

"Everyone,"

"Today, I’ve gathered you here to discuss the matter of a campaign against the Yuntan Tribe."

What?

A campaign against the Yuntan Tribe?!

The ninety-year-old Fu Changren heard this and tapped his cane:

"Patriarch, to my knowledge, the Yuntan Tribe is a subordinate tribe of the Yinan Tribe, and their chieftain possesses Purple Mansion cultivation. Even though you, Patriarch, have a Tier Three Spirit Pet, isn’t this too risky? I think this matter requires careful consideration."

Fu Changren clearly did not agree.

The clan was currently in a period of rapid development.

The aim was to maintain stability.

In another hundred years, the Fu Family might have a chance to ascend to the Seventh-Grade.

"Patriarch, I think this matter is feasible."

Seated in the second row, Fu Yongqi hastily spoke up.

After Molan’s departure.

Fu Yongqi had now taken charge of the War Hall:

"Elders, perhaps you may not be aware, but over the years, the Yinan Tribe has been sending spies to skulk around the borders of our territory; our War Hall disciples have caught several of them. If we ignore this, other tribes in Eastern Wilderness might consider us an easy target. Moreover, our clan now possesses a Celestial Dragon Warship, and even if we can’t defeat the Yuntan Tribe, we can certainly retreat without any issues."