Outside the Feng family, a stern-looking young man stood with a middle-aged man by his side, who appeared to be a protector, vigilantly watching the Feng family.

Although Feng Yuan was indeed crippled, the Feng family was not the Level 5 layer cultivators were still alive.

"Li Haishan, you despicable man. When our young master still had his cultivation, you didn't dare utter a word. Now that something has happened to him, you dare to jump out."

"That's right! You're not even a real man."

"How dare someone like you challenge our young master? You're not worthy. Pah!"

The members of the Feng family cursed at Li Haishan without restraint.

Li Haishan remained unmoved, completely ignoring their words.

The Li family was once one of the five major families in Myriad Demons, with a Level 5 expert in their ranks.

When Feng Yuan was in the Level 2 , he challenged the younger generation of various families in the city, and as the most talented member of the Li family, Li Haishan was naturally called out.

The result was a crushing defeat for Li Haishan. He was utterly humiliated.

Since that event, Li Haishan harbored a deep hatred for Feng Yuan, knowing full well he could never be a match for him.

Thus, Li Haishan only emerged to seek revenge after Feng Yuan lost his cultivation. Though despicable, he believed it was worth it to see Feng Yuan humiliated and confirmed as a cripple.

Li Haishan spoke coldly, "The once proud genius of the Feng family is now nothing more than a worthless cripple. He's the one who truly lacks the qualifications."

"If he has any courage left, let him come out and fight me. Or has the once-proud young master of the Feng family become so weak and cowardly?"

His voice carried clearly, echoing through the Feng family residence.

A crowd had long since gathered around, murmuring as they watched Li Haishan's provocations.

"This Li Haishan is so shameless. He waited until Feng Yuan lost his cultivation to come out and challenge him. Where was he before?"

"That's one way to look at it, but let's not forget: no matter how talented Feng Yuan was, it's useless now. A genius who dies young is no genius at all."

"I agree. Li Haishan's actions may lack honor, but Feng Yuan truly is a cripple now. He deserves the humiliation."

Most of the crowd ridiculed Feng Yuan.

As the saying goes, when a wall collapses, everyone gives it a push. With the downfall of the genius they once envied, many wanted to step on him while he was down.

After all, the once lofty genius now couldn't even compare to their inferior spirit roots.

Inside the Feng family.

Except for the Grand Elder, Feng Yunqian, who was outside, the other four elders had gathered.

Feng Yuanba roared in anger, "This is outrageous! The Li family dares to humiliate us like this. Why not just kill Li Haishan?"

Feng Yuan was the face of the Feng family, and by insulting him, Li Haishan was effectively pointing fingers at the entire Feng family.

Second Elder Feng Qingyun sighed bitterly, "The patriarch and the Grand Elder are out seeking a cure for Feng Yuan. Now isn't the time to clash with the Li family."

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Both the patriarch and the Grand Elder were Level 5 cultivators, and without them in the Feng family, any conflict with the Li family would surely put them at a disadvantage.

Fifth Elder Feng Yunpeng spoke gravely to Feng Yuanba, "Fourth Brother, the other three families in Myriad Demons City have been subtly aligning themselves with the Wang family. Now is not the time to act impulsively."

There were five major fifth Stages families in Myriad Demons: the Wang family, Feng family, Li family, Yuan family, and He family.

The Wang family had three 5th Levels cultivators, making them the most powerful family. However, they had always been at odds with the Feng family.

The Li and He families each had one 5th Level cultivator, while the Feng and Yuan families had two.

When Feng Yuan was still around, the He family had allied with the Feng family.

But alliances are built on future prospects. Now that Feng Yuan had become a cripple, that alliance was broken, and the He family leaned toward the Wang family.

Feng Yuanba, still furious, said, "Are we just going to sit here and wait to die?"

"The Feng family's resources are already depleted from treating Little Yuan. We have less than a million spirit stones left, barely enough to support the family for another three months, even with frugality."

"And what are we going to do after those three months?"

"Don't forget, in ten days, there's the Myriad Treasures Auction House, and one of their treasures will be up for bidding. If the Wang family gains another Level 5 cultivator, it will be the end of the Feng family."

The elders wore grim expressions, the seriousness of the situation weighing heavily on their minds.

The Feng family's situation was dire, even desperate.

Everything had been triggered by Feng Yuan's downfall, causing a chain reaction of problems.

Now, the Feng family was truly in dire straits—internal and external troubles abound.

The elders sat, anxious and deeply worried.

Feng Qingyun shook his head, his voice filled with helplessness. "Feng Yuan must be struggling with his pride, having lost his cultivation. Set up a soundproof array around his courtyard so he doesn't have to hear Li Haishan's taunts."

"As for the Feng family's crisis…"

Feng Qingyun's eyes suddenly flashed with fierce determination. His voice grew cold as he said, "Brothers, don't forget where we come from. The Feng family rose from bandits and became one of the five great families of Myriad Demons not through idle talk."

"If they truly push us too far, we'll turn the world upside down. If we must perish, we'll drag them down with us."

The other three elders, hearing these words, turned similarly cold.

Just then, an urgent voice broke the silence.

"Third Elder, it's bad! The young master is going to face Li Haishan!"

"What!"

Feng Yuanba shot to his feet. He had just seen Feng Yuan's condition—it was difficult for him to even walk. How could he fight Li Haishan?

"Why didn't you stop him?"

The man who delivered the message knelt in fear, his voice trembling with confusion.

"Fourth Elder, I… I tried, but I couldn't stop him. The young master just pushed me aside effortlessly."

"Are you spewing nonsense?"

Feng Yuanba roared with anger. He knew Feng Yuan's condition well—there was no way he could push aside someone at the Seventh Layer of Level 1.

"Enough, Fourth Brother. Let's go and see what's happening. The patriarch is already worried sick. We cannot let anything happen to Feng Yuan."

Feng Qingyun quickly stood up and headed for the door, followed by the other elders.

Outside the Feng family.

Li Haishan continued to shout, "Feng Yuan, you cowardly turtle! Do you plan to hide in the Feng family for the rest of your life?"

"How about this: kneel before me and apologize, and I'll forgive you. I won't come to the Feng family to trouble you again."

Among the crowd, many members of the Li family jeered.

"Young Master, I think that Feng Yuan must be afraid. He's just a cripple now; he wouldn't dare face you."

"Young Master is the strongest!"

The mocking and insults grew louder, becoming more and more unpleasant.

Just then, a cold yet familiar voice echoed from within the Feng family.

"How amusing. Li Haishan, how does a worthless person like you have the courage to bark outside my Feng family?"