Before Hai Bodong answered, Ye Chen spoke calmly:
"Elder Jia, I know old friends like to compete, but Elder Hai suffered certain issues over the years.
I believe you can already see that his strength has not only not advanced… but has even regressed."
Hai Bodong could only sigh helplessly inside.....Ye Chen had spoken the truth.
Ice Old Man, looks like you really suffered these past decades… A pity. Back then, your talent was even higher than mine."
Jia Xingtian seemed regretful, though joy flickered in his heart after hearing Ye Chen expose Hai Bodong's weakness.
Since Hai Bodong's issue was revealed, no spar would happen. After a brief chat, Jia Xingtian departed first.
"Ye Chen, that old fellow's cultivation is around Eight-Star or even Nine-Star Dou Emperor. He's nearing his lifespan limit. If he doesn't break through soon… he won't live long."
Staring at the fading yellow light afar, Hai Bodong sighed meaningfully.
"I understand… If the Royal Family loses a Dou Emperor like him, their authority will immediately weaken.
So before his end comes, he'll surely secure a path for his successors. And I… am likely their biggest obstacle."
Ye Chen nodded calmly.
This calmness shocked Hai Bodong. Ye Chen clearly understood the danger, yet he was fearless ..... that confidence alone was astounding. So Hai Bodong said no more.
The two spread their wings and flew directly to the Mitt Family's luxurious estate, landing before the main hall and stepping inside.
"Look! Young Master Ye Chen just flew down from the sky!"
"He can fly now?! What's happening!?"
"And that old man beside him… is he a Dou King?"
Many Mitt clansmen saw them descend in broad daylight.
Crack!
In a study at the back courtyard, a stern old man snapped the pen in his hand.
"This aura… it feels like Hai Lao…"
Sensing the chilling energy, shock and excitement surfaced on his elderly face.
At the same time, Ye Chen's grandfather, the Second Elder Mitt Hua Yuan, also sensed it and rushed toward the hall.
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Soon, both white-haired elders arrived.
"That's… Hai Lao!"
"He's alive!"
They first froze, then their faces burst into ecstatic joy.
"Tengshan greets Hai Lao!"
"Hua Yuan greets Hai Lao!"
They bowed deeply — without hesitation.
Decades ago, when the clan lacked a leader and nearly collapsed, Hai Bodong alone supported the Mitt Family through its darkest years. If not for him, they wouldn't have survived.
Now, among the empire's three great families, their strengths were close — only because Hai Bodong was gone. A Dou Emperor returning instantly raised the Mitt Family's position above the others.
"Stand up."
Seeing the two elderly men respectfully bowing, Hai Bodong softened, like a senior watching children.
The two straightened slowly.
"Hai Lao, where have you been all these years?"
"We searched everywhere in the empire, but found no trace of you…"
Their voices were full of sincerity — they owed their success to him.
"It's a long story… but I could return only thanks to this brat, Ye Chen."
Hai Bodong pointed proudly at Ye Chen.
Only now did both elders truly look at Ye Chen.
His Dou King aura was completely exposed — unmistakably powerful.
Mitt Tengshan's pupils shrank violently.
Hua Yuan was also stunned — he knew his grandson was fast… but this was monstrous speed!
"Ye Chen… you've already reached Dou King?" Tengshan asked, voice trembling.
Ye Chen simply nodded with a small smile.
"Hahaha! That's right! A sixteen-year-old Dou King! Our Mitt Family finally has a monstrous genius!"
Hai Bodong laughed proudly.
"This is wonderful—our clan celebrates double happiness today!"
"Haha! Ye Chen, you have truly brought honor to our family!"
The two elders were overjoyed.
Then Hai Bodong's expression turned commanding:
"You two listen carefully — from now on, the clan's major decisions must follow Ye Chen's intentions. His word can overturn the Elder Council's decisions."
"Yes, Hai Lao! Tengshan understands!"
"Hua Yuan understands as well!"
Though they felt Ye Chen was young and lacked seniority, they didn't question Hai Bodong's order.
Without taking any title, Ye Chen's authority was now above the Clan Leader and the Elder Council.
Hai Bodong smiled with satisfaction and turned to Ye Chen:
"Ye Chen, do you have any new arrangements for the family? You can tell them directly."
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