On the 60th birthday of the system, my son’s engagement was annulled!

Feathered race.

"Damn it!"

Yu Buxian sat high on the main seat above the hall and slammed his palm on the armrest of the chair, the sound echoing throughout the entire hall.

"Is the Flame Clan trying to fight us, the Feather Clan, to the death?!"

Yu Buxian was furious, her eyes practically spitting fire.

"Clan leader, the Yan Clan seized our Juyuan Lake a few days ago. If we don't take any action, the other forces in the world will probably look down on us even more!"

Inside the Feather Clan's main hall, several elders stood on either side. One of them, an elderly man with white hair, frowned and spoke with a helpless expression.

After the passing of the Feather Clan's ancestor, the other ancient clans began to repeatedly provoke the Feather Clan's bottom line.

The Yan Clan, in particular, initially seized some unimportant resources and territories from the Yu Clan, but this was done secretly and not openly.

However, this time the Yan Clan has completely abandoned all pretense and actually seized the Yu Clan's Juyuan Lake by force, and even killed several Yu Clan experts at the Emperor Throne Realm.

The Gathering Yuan Lake is an extremely important resource for the Feather Clan. Every year, it can produce tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of top-grade Yuan Stones. If it is lost, it will not only be a matter of face, but also a huge loss to the Feather Clan's interests.

"How hateful!"

Yu Buxian hated the Yan Clan to the core, but he was helpless against them.

Among the six ancient clans, apart from the Gu family, the Yan clan is the strongest. The Yan clan is so powerful that even the Gu family would not provoke them.

In particular, the Yan people have tempers just like their clan name suggests, they are all very fiery and vindictive, making them impossible to deal with.

Yu Buxian has been in a standoff with the Yan Clan for the past few months, which is why he has no choice but to temporarily ignore the Lin family on the Eastern Continent.

"Clan leader, we absolutely cannot back down this time! If we do, the other three ancient clans will likely turn into vicious wolves and devour our Feather Clan!"

"Yes, Chieftain, we absolutely cannot give in on this!"

"The Flame Clan is bullying my Feather Clan because we are currently weak, but even though we are weak, we are not to be trifled with."

The Feathered Clan has existed on the Divine Continent for over 100,000 years, possessing profound cultural heritage. Those who can become pseudo-immortal elders of the Feathered Clan are not to be underestimated, and naturally, they are well aware of the dangers of being slowly boiled like a frog in lukewarm water.

The Feathered Clan is currently being slowly boiled like a frog in lukewarm water by the Flame Clan. If they just sit and wait to be boiled, they may very well perish.

"Phew~ If this really doesn't work, I'll go to the ancient clan myself!"

Yu Buxian let out a slight breath, almost gritting her teeth as she squeezed out the words.

Although Gu Tianxu, the young master of the Gu family, has made it clear that he will come to the Feather Clan to propose marriage before the Heavenly Pride Tournament, it also indicates that the Gu Clan and the Feather Clan will form a marriage alliance.

But this is not a reason for the Feathered Clan to actively seek the protection of the Ancient Clan.

If the Feathered Clan needs to actively seek protection, then it's not much different from becoming someone else's lackey.

If Yu Buxian, as the patriarch of the Feather Clan, were to personally seek help from the Ancient Clan, it would mean that the Feather Clan had agreed to become the Ancient Clan's pawns.

If things really come to that, the title of the Feathered Clan as one of the six ancient clans will seem even more ridiculous.

But the Feathered Clan is now driven to the brink of destruction.

The elders of the Feather Clan fell silent after hearing Yu Buxian's words.

They were all ancient monsters who had lived for thousands of years; how could they not understand what it meant if they really went to the Gu family for help?

This means they have truly lost their independence.

"Clan leader, I don't think we should ask the Gu family for help. If we do, I'm afraid they will take this opportunity to erode our Feather Clan."

Immediately, an elder voiced his opposition.

Yu Buxian was so angry he laughed. It seemed that no matter what he did as the clan leader, it was wrong.

"Then what do you suggest we do?!"

Yu Buxian's tone rose a few decibels, filled with resentment, as he surveyed the elders in the main hall.

“I think we can ask the Gu family for help. After all, our Feather Clan’s eldest daughter has married their young clan leader, so she will be the future clan leader’s wife. Why can’t we ask the Gu family for help? It is only natural for the Gu family to help their in-laws!”

The white-haired old man immediately stepped forward and spoke with great determination.

These words immediately drew affirmation from the other elders.

Although it's not a good look to ask the Gu family for help, at least the two families are related by marriage, so asking the Gu family for help is reasonable.

Furthermore, judging from the current situation, the Gu family is waiting for the Feather Clan to personally ask for their help.

The Yan Clan's relentless pressure on the Yu Clan has caused quite a stir, but the Gu Family, who are the Yu Clan's prospective in-laws, remain indifferent and show no intention of offering any assistance.

This clearly shows that the Gu family needs the Feather Clan to personally beg them before they will take action.

"Hehe, the Gu family, judging from this, they don't consider us to be on the same level either!"

Yu Buxian gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with rage.

To ensure the survival of the Feather Clan, Yu Buxian was willing to marry his daughter to a member of the Feather Clan, sacrificing his daughter's happiness in the process.

However, the Gu family used some underhanded tactics to force the Feather Clan to bow down to them.

After hearing Yu Buxian's words, all the elders in the main hall fell silent. They were now at their wits' end, with no choice but to fight the Yan Clan to the death or to submit to the Gu family.

Neither of these are good choices, but it seems like these are the only two options available.

"Alright, alright, everyone, let's all disperse first. Let me think about it carefully."

Yu Buxian pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling increasingly stifled. With a casual wave of his hand, all the elders in the hall immediately stopped lingering and headed out of the hall.

"Clan leader, what about the matter in the Eastern Continent?"

The white-haired elder suddenly stopped, turned around and looked at Yu Buxian, asking hesitantly.

Two of their four guardians of the Feather Clan perished in the Eastern Continent and have yet to be heard from. The Feather Clan has suffered such a great loss, and naturally, they cannot simply swallow their bitter pill.

Yu Buxian immediately remembered this matter. He had been preoccupied with the Yan Clan and had completely forgotten about what was happening in the Eastern Continent.

"Yes, I know. I'll handle things over there. Feng Liang and Huo Ye's life tablets are still lit, which means they haven't met with any misfortune and won't be in any danger in the short term. After I, the clan leader, have settled this matter, I'll personally go and settle accounts with the Lin family!"

Yu Buxian let out a heavy breath, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes. How dare a tiny tribe from such a small place offend him? Did they really think the Yu Clan was a second-rate power?

"Alright, then you can handle this matter yourself, clan leader."

The elders exchanged glances, then left the main hall.

Lei Si and Shan Yuan slowly appeared.

"Clan leader, the Lin family might come to Shenzhou."

Reis immediately said.

"Coming to Shenzhou?" Yu Buxian was slightly taken aback. "What are you doing here in Shenzhou?"

"They should come to participate in our Divine Continent's Grand Gathering."

Reis continued speaking.

Yu Buxian then remembered that the Divine Continent's Thousand Pride Tournament was about to begin. "Hehe, it's truly a case of finding something without even looking for it, and then it comes to me effortlessly. This clan leader will be waiting for them on the Divine Continent!"

Yu Buxian sneered, already regarding the Lin family as birds in his hands.

"Chieftain, should we make some preparations?"

After thinking it over, Reis still felt it was better to play it safe.

The main reason is that I was shocked by Lin Xuan during the last battle with the Lin Clan.

Although they were just one family in the Eastern Continent, they displayed extremely terrifying combat power, especially Lin Xuan, whose combat power was off the charts.

Yu Buxian, however, did not take Lei Si's words to heart.

"They're just a small Lin family. Once they arrive in Shenzhou, I, the clan leader, will personally wipe them out!"

In Yu Buxian's view, the Lin Clan, no matter how strong, only possessed the highest combat power of the Pseudo-Immortal Realm.

Although the fake fairyland was not bad, it was far inferior to my true fairyland; they were not even on the same level.

If a True Immortal is determined to kill a False Immortal, twenty moves will be enough.

"Clan leader..."

"Um?!"

Lei Si tried to persuade Yu Buxian further, but this only displeased Yu Buxian.

Yu Buxian's eyes swept dangerously from Shan Yuan to Lei Si's forehead.

"What's wrong? Rhys, you went to the Eastern Continent and suffered a defeat. Has your courage been completely shattered?!"

"Clan leader, I..."

"Alright!" Yu Buxian impatiently raised his hand, squinting slightly to indicate that he didn't want to hear any explanations.

"Further words are useless. You have disappointed me somewhat. Step aside. When the Lin family comes to Shenzhou on their own initiative, I will make them understand that my Feather Clan is not to be trifled with!"

"Here!"

Lei Si and Shan Yuan exchanged a glance, said nothing more, bowed to Yu Buxian, and then left the main hall.

Yu Buxian remained seated in the main hall.

"All of this is for the sake of consolidating the position and reputation of my Feather Clan. I am willing to risk everything!"

The Winged Clan, the young lady's courtyard.

Although Yu Xi, as the eldest daughter of the Feather Clan, has her freedom restricted by Yu Buxian, she still enjoys a high degree of freedom within the Feather Clan. After all, she is still the eldest daughter of the Feather Clan and may become the future wife of the Gu family patriarch, so she should be treated with the respect due to her.

"Miss."

Old Master Yu carried the food into the courtyard, placed the fragrant dishes on the table, and then looked at Yu Xi, who was sitting quietly in a chair.

Yu Xi had lost her former radiance. At this moment, Yu Xi was like a living dead person, sitting quietly without even blinking.

"Ugh……"

Seeing Yu Xi in such a state, Elder Yu felt both helpless and heartbroken.

What Elder Yu least expected was that Yu Xi's trip to Dongzhou would leave her heart there completely.

"Young Miss, please have something to eat. This is food made by your favorite chef, and today's dishes are all new."

Old Master Yu patiently explained that the food on the table, even the lowest-grade ingredients, were made from high-quality medicinal herbs, yet they had been cooked into delicious dishes.

This is the profound heritage possessed by the ancient Winged Clan.

"Old Yu, you can take the things. I don't have much of an appetite."

Yu Xi spoke weakly, which made people feel sorry for her.

"Sigh..." Old Yu sighed again.

"Miss, why are you doing this? There's no need to make things difficult for yourself. Your body is still your own."

Upon hearing this, Yu Xi gave a faint smile, then looked at Elder Yu with a dull and lifeless gaze.

"Elder Yu, I've already reached the Dao King Realm, so eating for several months is no problem for me. I'm fine, don't worry."

Yu Xi's words seemed to make some sense, which was very different from Yu Xi's usual way of speaking, or even completely different.

Old Master Yu knew very well that Yu Xi was angry with him, angry that he had refused to help the Lin family when they were in dire need and had even forcibly taken her away.

However, Elder Yu did not feel that he had done anything wrong. He had done it that way to protect Miss Yu and also to take the opportunity to bring Yu Xi back to the Feather Clan.

“Miss, if you are angry with this old servant, you are free to punish me, but even if you punish me, I would still have chosen to do it in the first place.”

Old Master Yu looked at Yu Xi and said very solemnly.

“Old Yu, you don’t need to blame yourself. Actually, Yu Xi doesn’t blame you either. You were just following orders back then.”

Yu Xi looked at Old Master Yu, but there was still no emotion in her eyes.

Old Master Yu stood up, gave a wry smile, and after a long pause, finally couldn't help but speak:
"I shouldn't have told you this, but this old servant is just atoning for my sins. Patriarch Lin Xuan, he's not dead."

Upon hearing Elder Yu's words, it was as if a drought had been relieved by timely rain; Yu Xi's lifeless eyes suddenly brightened.

"Old Yu, are you serious?!"

Yu Xi grabbed Old Master Yu's arm, looking at him with a mixture of nervousness and anticipation.

Old Master Yu gave another bitter laugh. Sure enough, his young lady had become like this entirely because of Lin Xuan. He never expected that Lin Xuan could completely control his young lady's emotions.

"Yes, this old servant is not lying to you. When Patriarch Lin Xuan broke through his seclusion, he defeated the fake immortal patriarch of the Holy Clan and led the Lin family in a counterattack, forcefully annihilating the Holy Clan."

After saying this, Elder Yu felt relieved. These past few days, Elder Yu had to lie to Yu Xi every day, telling her that Lin Xuan was dead, just to make Yu Xi give up completely so that she could marry the young patriarch of the Gu family in peace.

However, Elder Yu discovered that Yu Xi's heart had almost died along with the news of Lin Xuan's death.

As for Yu Xi being able to live intact, perhaps it is because Yu Xi retained a sliver of hope, that is, the hope of seeing her alive or dead!
"I knew it! I knew he'd be alright!"

Yu Xi suddenly stood up, her smile now impossible to hide.

When Old Master Yu saw Yu Xi's long-lost smile, he couldn't help but smile too. Only now did Yu Xi look like an angel.

Where is Lin Xuan?

Yu Xi looked at Elder Yu and immediately asked.

Old Yu's expression froze, and after gesturing with his lips for a long time, he finally spoke:

"According to the information I have, Lin Xuan is probably bringing the Lin family to Shenzhou to participate in the Shenzhou Thousand Pride Tournament."

Old Yu looked around and said softly:
"I'm afraid the clan chief will take action personally."

(End of this chapter)