Chapter 880: Chapter 880 [Tang Sect Forbidden Land]

The next day.

The Tang Sect held a grand ceremony, and everyone was present, allowing Ye Chenfeng to feel the immense power of the Tang family’s inheritance. The family was truly enormous.

This didn’t even include the Tang Sect members scattered across various places. If included, the number of people would definitely increase significantly, to the point where the square holding the ceremony wouldn’t be able to accommodate everyone.

During the ceremony, Su Hanjing was undoubtedly the focal point, mainly because today was the day she ceremoniously recognized her ancestors and returned to her roots.

“Tang Wenyen!”

This was Su Hanjing’s name within the Tang Sect, given to her before she was born, according to Tang Granny.

“Tang Wenyen is officially the Young Master of the Tang Sect, and the chosen one for the next head of the sect!”

When Tang Granny announced this decision, the crowd went into an uproar, buzzing with discussion.

Watching Su Hanjing’s dumbfounded expression on stage, Ye Chenfeng could only muster a bitter smile.

Thinking back to how Su Hanjing was just a simple girl a few days ago, yet now she had transformed into the next leader of the Tang Sect, capable of commanding thousands of people with ease.

After the ceremony ended, some members of the Tang Sect with status came forward to pay their respects to Su Hanjing.

Despite Su Hanjing’s current appearance of harmless innocence, Tang Granny would undoubtedly train her comprehensively, while also keeping backup plans in place.

Without any surprises, Su Hanjing was bound to be the steadfast leader of the Tang Sect, leaving no reason for anyone not to curry favor with her.

Clearly unaccustomed to these social engagements, Su Hanjing faced them with a furrowed brow.

As Su Hanjing’s friend, Ye Chenfeng naturally received enthusiastic hospitality.

But after a short while, Ye Chenfeng noticed that Tang Granny and Su Hanjing were nowhere to be seen.

“Excuse me, where did Tang Granny and the others go?” Ye Chenfeng asked.

Having just finished eating some meat and using a toothpick to dislodge bits of it from between his teeth, Ye Chenfeng enjoyed the fiery Tang Sect cuisine. He had eaten quite a bit in the past two days.

“Mr. Ye, Tang Granny and the others went to the Ancestral Land. It looks like they won’t be coming back anytime soon. You should wait here for a while,” said the person in charge of hosting Ye Chenfeng.

“Ancestral Land? What do you mean?” Ye Chenfeng asked, frowning.

The person responded, “The Spirit Ancestral Hall holding the ancestral tablets of past Tang Sect leaders is also the Forbidden Land of the Tang Sect. Only the Sect Leader, Young Master, or Guardians can enter. So Tang Granny taking the Young Master there is actually the final part of the ceremony.”

“Oh!”

Ye Chenfeng nodded. But in the next second, he recalled the words he had overheard from the Grand Elder last night: Tang Yunhe had said that Tang Granny’s intentions were not straightforward and that Su Hanjing harbored a secret.

If there was any place to uncover Su Hanjing’s secret, the Ancestral Land would be perfect. The Forbidden Land was guarded by experts, ensuring no disturbances.

In the Ancestral Land, being only Tang Granny and Su Hanjing, anything could happen.

“Of course, some have tried to enter the Ancestral Land, only to be scared back by the terrifying mechanisms or meet their demise there,” the person added.

This left Ye Chenfeng in a dilemma. Even if Tang Jue was present, he might not be able to gain access easily.

The Tang Sect was filled with numerous experts in mechanisms. As a Forbidden Land, it was designed to repel everyone. Even Tang Jue himself wouldn’t be able to get in easily.

Hence, Ye Chenfeng’s plan to sneak in was squashed before it even began. What should he do now?

Ye Chenfeng stroked his chin, pondering. If Su Hanjing got into trouble, he had to be there to rescue her.

If sneaking in was impossible, he would have to make a bold, direct attempt.

In any case, first, take a look.

With an excuse, Ye Chenfeng left and, after pinpointing the Ancestral Land’s location, discreetly approached it.

The Ancestral Land was situated behind a bamboo grove. From the outside, it seemed like a mountain had been hollowed out to form a series of caves.

At the entrance, sixteen guards stood watch.

All sixteen were experts. Ye Chenfeng could eliminate them quickly, but that would certainly alert others.

And beyond that, the inside mechanisms were formidable, far surpassing this entrance in difficulty.

“What to do? Hanjing and the others have been in there for half an hour.” As time ticked on, Ye Chenfeng grew anxious.

All his hypothetical solutions were infeasible. Was a direct confrontation the only way?

He might not uncover Su Hanjing’s secret, but any commotion would certainly disrupt Tang Granny inside.

Just as Ye Chenfeng was about to act, a shadow darted by in a concealed area nearby. The person’s speed rivaled Ye Chenfeng’s, moving like lightning.

Why was he heading in that direction? Perhaps he too aimed to enter the Ancestral Land, or knew an alternative route.

The Grand Elder!

Suddenly thinking of the Grand Elder, Ye Chenfeng realized that if he had deduced Tang Granny’s intent to uncover Su Hanjing’s secret, the Grand Elder would have as well.

That person likely came from the Grand Elder, or perhaps it was the Grand Elder himself! Knowing that he dared to come, he must know a shortcut avoiding all the mechanisms.

Indeed, there is always a way.

Follow him!

A cruel smile curved on Ye Chenfeng’s lips.

Without hesitation, Ye Chenfeng chased after the person’s fleeting figure.

Where he headed was the opposite direction of the Ancestral Land’s entrance, and the terrain grew increasingly perilous, slowing Ye Chenfeng down.

Thankfully, he managed to keep pace, maintaining the gap between them.

Finally, they stopped at a crevice in the cliffside. The person began scrutinizing the surroundings to ensure safety.

Ye Chenfeng hid and observed quietly.

He could be certain that this person was not the Grand Elder, but undoubtedly a master. His speed was immensely fast, indicative of the Tang Sect’s skill in Qinggong.

Once confirmed safe, the person entered the crevice, disappearing from Ye Chenfeng’s sight.

Ye Chenfeng then cautiously followed, ensuring safety before entering the crevice himself.

The narrow space felt excessively tight, making the relatively slim Ye Chenfeng feel immense pressure, as if he was being swallowed.

The path was barely walkable, with only tiny footholds. One wrong step and he could plummet, now hanging midway up the mountain, a fall meant certain death.

From the bamboo grove and perilous cliffside terrain, Ye Chenfeng surmised that most Tang Sect members couldn’t reach this spot. The terrain was too dangerous.

But entering the Ancestral Land was an achievement, as some masters could, just like the person ahead.

The path grew darker, with occasional dripping water, making it very damp.

Hmm?