CHAPTER 708: CHAPTER 708: FAMOUS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD

"Is this... the kind of torture a person can endure? How on earth did they withstand it?"

"Whew! If we were up there, could we bear it? I’m afraid we’d surrender in just three seconds, right?"

"Damn it! This Zhang Family is truly despicable, joining forces with the Celestial Punishment Association to commit such heinous acts."

For a moment, the leaders of all the major families felt their scalps go numb, and they began to ponder their current situation, wondering if they could endure under such circumstances.

The answer was negative!

Although they were cultivators and had decent cultivation bases, when facing such matters, they still felt they couldn’t endure it, as this was not the kind of torture humans could withstand.

"It’s your turn now, will you submit or not?" Meanwhile, members of the Zhang Family continued to threaten the leaders of the various families.

"I am willing!"

"We are willing!"

"Just kill me, even in death, I will never submit."

"In your dreams! Even if you kill me, I will never compromise."

...

In the face of the Zhang Family’s threats and witnessing the cost of not submitting, many families agreed to submit, becoming tools for the Zhang Family’s use.

Of course, there were a few people who, despite the certainty of death and knowing they would be severely tortured, still refused to compromise, viewing death as going home.

"Not bad! The numbers should be sufficient." Seeing the results presented by a member of the Zhang Family, Patriarch Zhang nodded in satisfaction.

"Next, we’ll leave it to you, Celestial Punishment Association." After handing over the list to the representative of the Celestial Punishment Association, Patriarch Zhang spoke in a flattering tone.

"Don’t worry!" The representative of the Celestial Punishment Association nodded, taking the list and scanning it coldly.

Thus, a disaster targeting the hidden major families unfolded...

On the other side, Ye Feng, leading the Ye Family, was completely unaware of all this at the time.

Under Ye Feng’s leadership, the Ye Family had returned to its previous mode of cultivation.

Meanwhile, after the grand feast at the Ye Family, their reputation and morale had reached a peak.

What happened in the Ye Family quickly spread, causing a sensation in the external Cultivation Realm.

At a cultivator gathering, they originally discussed where they might find treasures or opportunities, but the topic soon shifted.

"Hey! Have you heard? The current strength of the Ye Family can absolutely surpass the top-tier Zhang Family. It’s said that Madam Ye defeated the Zhang Family’s Grand Elder."

"What? Is that true? The Zhang Family’s Grand Elder is a veteran peak Martial God. Is Madam Ye that formidable?"

"My god! Doesn’t that mean that the strength of Patriarch Ye is even more terrifying, possibly exceeding the peak Martial God level?"

"Moreover, the Zhang Family sent a large number of high-level Martial Gods to cause trouble at the Ye Family banquet, but they were all annihilated. The Ye Family’s current strength should be even more frightening than the Zhang Family. Patriarch Ye didn’t even make a move, yet his strength is unfathomable."

"Is the Ye Family full of monsters? Their strength has increased way too fast. Weren’t they not this formidable before?"

"Damn! Having just become the leader of the first-rate families, are they going to topple the Zhang Family now?"

"I just want to ask, is there still a chance to join the Ye Family now? It’s said that the weakest disciples in the Ye Family are half-step Martial Gods."

"Damn impressive, if I could join the Ye Family, even achieving just half-step Martial God would satisfy me."

For a while, everyone at the gathering was shocked, loudly amazed at the grandeur of the Ye Family.

In fact, many people wanted to join the Ye Family, envying those fortunate enough to be part of it.

Certainly, in their opinion, joining the Ye Family meant one could quickly become a half-step Martial God, which was a great temptation.

"Do you know? The Ye Family now has more than two peak Martial God level experts. At the challenge tournament, when the Zhang Family’s Grand Elder led a challenge, they were all defeated, further establishing the Ye Family’s prestige."

"This is unbelievably amazing! The rise of the Ye Family is terrifying, and now the Zhang Family doesn’t hold a candle to them."

"By joining the Ye Family, we would be the next lucky ones, so what are you waiting for? Join the Ye Family with me now."

"Exactly! Joining the Ye Family is our only hope."

...

"The Ye Family is truly amazing. Who could have imagined the Zhang Family’s Grand Elder would personally make a move, only to be utterly defeated."

"Yes! And this was without Patriarch Ye even stepping in. If he had, none of the Zhang Family members, including the Zhang Family’s Grand Elder, could withstand even one move from him."

"Isn’t that obvious? Patriarch Ye is so fierce, could anyone withstand a punch from him? Unless the Zhang Family’s Patriarch came, maybe."

"So, what do we do? We must join the Ye Family and beg them to accept us."

...

Overnight, news about the Ye Family spread nationwide, causing a huge stir in the cultivation circles, leaving countless people astonished.

As a result, more and more people rushed to the Ye Family, wishing to join and become members of the Ye Family.

Because they knew that once they became part of the Ye Family, they would at least be a half-step Martial God.

As more and more people wanted to join the Ye Family, it became increasingly beneficial for the Ye Family.

Because the Ye Family could select the most talented individuals to join, strengthening the Ye Family’s power.

Not only in the general Cultivation Realm but also among the major families, such news spread widely.

The first-rate Hao Family erupted with excitement upon hearing news about the Ye Family.

"What? Is what you’re saying true? Is the Ye Family that formidable?"

"Yes! Absolutely true. The Zhang Family was actually beaten like a dead dog."

"Haha! Great! We bet on the right horse. Considering the Ye Family’s terrifying rise, what’s a mere Zhang Family compared to them?"

...

Upon hearing about the Ye Family’s extraordinary capabilities and how they crushed the Zhang Family, the leaders of the Hao Family couldn’t help but rejoice, realizing how wise they were to refuse the Zhang Family before.

Moreover, it wasn’t just the Hao Family, but most first-rate families reacted similarly.

Knowing about the Ye Family’s strong rise, they recognized the Ye Family as their true backing, realizing now that the Zhang Family was nothing.

Indeed, with the speed of the Ye Family’s rise, let alone the Zhang Family, even the Shi Family could hardly stop their ascent.

Thus, more families felt compelled to curry favor with the Ye Family and ensure a good relationship with them.

With such momentum, any message from the Ye Family in the future would be like a command, and all families would heed the Ye Family’s orders, cooperating obediently.

Any enemy of the Ye Family would likely find various families striving to capture them and flatteringly hand them over to the Ye Family.

The Ye Family’s reputation is bound to surpass that of the Shi Family, overshadowing them...