"Family Strife Unveiled: A Clash of Strength, Loyalty, and Betrayal"

"To Die Courageously?" Fei Hou glanced at the infuriated Huang Qide with an indifferent and disdainful expression. Yes, disdain was written all over his face.

Huang Qide, witnessing Fei Hou's disregard for him, felt extreme anger surging within him. His entire body was engulfed in surging Battle Qi, and golden marks spread across his body. Surprisingly, his arms grew significantly larger, covered in golden hair resembling that of a monkey. Even his face underwent the same transformation.

Spirit Transformation!

Huang Qide's Martial Spirit was the Six Wings Golden Monkey. With the fusion of Martial Spirit and Spirit Transformation, Huang Qide grew half a meter taller. His eyes turned golden-red, and his aura became violent and tyrannical.

Clearly, Fei Hou repeatedly ignored him in front of the people of Huang Family Manor, which thoroughly infuriated Huang Qide. Otherwise, he wouldn't have resorted to Spirit Transformation so quickly.

"Beast's Firm Grip!" Huang Qide's voice was low and deep as he roared. He charged towards Fei Hou, palms striking fiercely. The Battle Qi emanating from his palms created rays of light that extended for ten thousand zhang (33,333m), forming a wave that carried with it the sound of a desperate howl from a fierce beast.

Beast's Firm Grip was a high-level battle skill at the Profound Grade and one of the Three Great battle skills of Huang Family Manor.

As Fei Hou defended Huang Xiaolong behind him, Huang Qide's violent attack naturally had the potential to affect Huang Xiaolong. If it landed, Huang Xiaolong would be severely wounded at the very least. Seeing his grandfather Huang Qide disregard his own safety and intending to strike and potentially kill Fei Hou without concern for his grandson's well-being, anger filled Huang Xiaolong's heart.

As Huang Qide was Huang Xiaolong's grandfather, Fei Hou had some concerns about taking action. At that moment, Huang Xiaolong's cold voice resounded, "Go all out!"

Fei Hou was startled but quickly understood Huang Xiaolong's intention. He didn't hesitate and ceased concealing his Battle Qi cultivation level. His aura surged out even more terrifyingly than Huang Qide's, creating an overwhelming oppressive force. This level of oppression surpassed what one would expect from a Rank 10 Initial Stage like Huang Qide.

Fei Hou's eyes turned sharp like blades as he suddenly thrust his fists forward.

"Heart-Shattering Fist!"

Heart-Shattering Fist broke through the air, emitting a violent howl. It collided with Huang Qide's beast palm.

The collision unleashed a torrent of terrifying qi energy, with shockwaves sweeping through the main hall. The hall resonated with a deafening sound, causing the nearby elders and managers to retreat in astonishment. The airwaves even lifted the chairs, sending them flying.

Under the gazes of the onlookers, Huang Qide kept retreating, taking several steps back until he stabilized himself at the edge of the stage.

Huang Qide, the first expert of Huang Family Manor, was unexpectedly defeated! And he was thoroughly defeated!

Everyone was stunned into silence.

"Father!" "Old Manor Lord!"

After a few moments, the crowd finally reacted and hurriedly flew to Huang Qide's side, exclaiming in alarm.

Huang Qide waved his hand to signal that he was fine, then looked at Fei Hou with eyes filled with alarm and fear. He spoke slowly, "Rank 10 Late Stage Peak!"

"Rank 10 Late Stage Peak?!" All the members of Huang Family Manor suddenly looked at Fei Hou, shocked, fearful, and awestruck, to name just a

few emotions. Huang Ming's body stiffened, and he subsequently trembled, overwhelmed by fear. His innermost feelings were flooded with continuous fright.

The difference in strength between each small breakthrough beyond Rank 7 was enormous.

Although Huang Qide was a Rank 10 powerhouse, he was only at the Initial Stage. The difference between Rank 10 Initial Stage and Rank 10 Late Stage Peak was like heaven and earth. Therefore, even without releasing his Martial Spirit or undergoing Spirit Transformation, Fei Hou could easily defeat Huang Qide.

After Fei Hou forced Huang Qide to retreat, he didn't seize the opportunity to attack further. Instead, he restrained his imposing aura and returned to Huang Xiaolong's side, standing there respectfully.

Witnessing Fei Hou's actions, everyone's gaze shifted to Huang Xiaolong, the eight-year-old child who had been constantly overlooked by the people.

Evidently, Fei Hou wasn't just a servant Huang Xiaolong had hired. But why would a powerhouse at the Rank 10 Late Stage Peak address an eight-year-old child as Young Master and show such respect?

Moreover, had Huang Xiaolong stumbled upon incredible luck, allowing him to break through from Rank 2 to Rank 4 within a year? Was there a treasure even rarer and more precious than several Spirit Fruits, which made it possible? Huang Xiaolong had previously mentioned that what he had displayed was only a fraction of his strength. So, how powerful was Huang Xiaolong's true strength?

People's minds were filled with numerous questions.

Huang Peng and Su Yan also had many questions.

"Huang Xiaolong, you actually incited an outsider to severely injure your grandfather. You're a traitor!" At that moment, Huang Wei, who had regained consciousness, shouted angrily at Huang Xiaolong, his fierce appearance disguising his inner cowardice. "Do you still see Huang Family Manor in your eyes? Do you still consider him your grandfather?!"

The expressions of the people changed.

They hadn't expected Huang Wei, even at this point, to shamelessly berate Huang Xiaolong.

Huang Ming immediately scolded his son, "Huang Wei, shut up!"

But Huang Wei only grew louder, "Father, what are you afraid of? So what if he's at Rank 10 Late Stage Peak? Are we, the thousands of people from Huang Family Manor, afraid of him?" Huang Wei shouted, then turned to Huang Qide and said, "Grandfather, according to Huang Family Manor's customs, descendants like Huang Xiaolong, who commit treason and heresy, should have all their cultivation abolished, and they should be expelled from Huang Family Manor!"

Huang Qide didn't speak, but Huang Ming angrily shouted, "Shut up!" Then, taking a deep breath, he swung a long-handled fan towards Huang Wei.

Huang Xiaolong, listening to Huang Wei's tirade, chuckled coldly. He looked at Huang Wei and said, "Have I not regarded him as my grandfather? Then does he regard me as his grandson?" Huang Xiaolong pointed at Huang Qide.

"Last year, I ranked first, but when the Spirit Pond opened, he sent you in for practice!"

"This year, during the competition, Huang Ming didn't hesitate to act against the rules. He wanted to disable my hands and feet, but he turned a blind eye to you!"

"Just now, if it weren't for Fei Hou's formidable strength, both he and I would have been severely wounded, and we might have even died under his grip!"

Huang Xiaolong spoke coldly.

Upon hearing this, Huang Qide lowered his head, unable to meet Huang Xiaolong's gaze.

The main hall fell silent.

At this moment, Huang Wei shouted again, "Huang Xiaolong, what qualifications do you have to talk about Grandfather? I have a Level 10 Martial Spirit, while yours is only Level 7. Grandfather is favoring me and training me with all his might, all for the sake of Huang Family Manor's future. Is there anything wrong with that? You envy me, don't you envy me!"

"Shut up!" Huang Qide swung his palm and slapped Huang Wei fiercely, rebuking him with anger.

Before, when his father hit him, Huang Wei never thought that even Grandfather Huang Qide would hit him. Tears welled up in his eyes as he felt wronged. Where had he misspoken? He hadn't said anything wrong!

In the main hall, the elders and managers of Huang Family Manor secretly shook their heads while listening to Huang Wei's self-justification.

"Father, Mother, let's go." At that moment, Huang Xiaolong said to Huang Peng and Su Yan, ignoring the gazes of the people. He turned around and left. There was no need for them to stay any longer at this year's annual meeting.

Although the family's formal annual meeting had not yet ended, no one dared to speak up and prevent their departure.

As Huang Xiaolong's departing figure left the main hall, the complex expression on Huang Qide's face was difficult to discern.