Ye Chen broke free from Big Fenn's grip, and when she turned and saw a familiar figure, she was so overwhelmed she couldn't speak.
"Are you alright?" Evan Yang asked, though his expression was far from pleasant.
Everyone around was shocked—who was this person that just appeared out of nowhere? Even Patriarch Yates was curious about the man's identity, but seeing how familiar Ye Chen was with him, he finally relaxed.
Ye Chen nodded, then helped Patriarch Yates up. "Dad, this is my friend," she said.
"Your friend?" Patriarch Yates had no idea Ye Chen had such a powerful friend—just one punch had sent Big Fenn flying. He could hardly believe it.
The Ye Clan members smiled when they heard he was Ye Chen's friend, while the Fenn Family people were puzzled—when did such a guy show up?
Second Fenn helped Big Fenn up, only to find that Big Fenn's body was shattered in many places. Now, he could only lie on the ground, staring blankly at Evan Yang.
"Kid, who are you? Why are you interfering with Fenn Family business?" Second Fenn demanded angrily.
"Fenn Family? So what if you're the Fenn Family?" Evan Yang sneered.
Second Fenn and the Fenn Family members were stunned by Evan Yang's words. Just who was this kid, that he could completely disregard the number one family under Ninefold Palace—the Fenns?
The Ye Clan members stood there, curiously watching Evan Yang.
Evan Yang put his hand away and said, "It's nothing serious. Just rest for a few days and you'll be fine."
Patriarch Yates stood up, realizing the pain was fading and his body was recovering. He looked at Evan Yang with gratitude. "Thank you," he said.
"No need to thank me. You should deal with what's happening here. Those two aren't dead—they've surely reported everything to the Fenn Family. Soon, they'll send more people." Evan Yang said, glancing at the fallen Fenn guards.
Patriarch Yates knew this was a complete break with the Fenns. He turned to everyone and announced, "After what happened today, I am formally dissolving the Ye Clan. You are all free."
"What?" Everyone was shocked.
Ye Chen and Evan Yang exchanged looks. They knew this was the best choice. If the clan wasn't dissolved now, the Fenns would wipe out all the Ye guards. Although the Fenns had previously been restrained by the orders of the white-bearded, bald elder, with so many deaths and two survivors, the Fenns would likely ignore him and take drastic action.
"Dissolve it," Patriarch Yates sighed.
"Patriarch, I know you're doing this for our sake. But I believe the Ye Clan will shine again one day. When you need us, we'll return," a guard said.
Other guards stepped forward one after another.
The scene moved both Patriarch Yates and Ye Chen to tears. Evan Yang, though expressionless, was deeply shaken inside—a clan managed so well could always rise again, even after dissolution.
"Thank you all. If the Ye Clan ever needs you, I will let you know," Patriarch Yates said gratefully.
Ye Chen also stepped forward. "Thank you, everyone," she said.
"Patriarch, young miss, don't worry. We'll leave now," a guard said. The others followed suit.
And so, thousands of clan members left the Ye estate. The Ye-owned shops outside also received the news and had no choice but to close.
News of the Ye Clan closing its gates spread across Minglin Star the same day.
Some speculated they must have offended the Fenn Family, forcing them to disband.
When Second Fenn returned with reinforcements to the Ye estate, it was empty except for hundreds of Fenn corpses.
"Who is that young man, really?" asked a middle-aged man standing in front of Second Fenn.
"I don't know, but he's incredibly strong!" Second Fenn had no idea who Evan Yang was, only that Evan had taken them away.
"Useless—truly pathetic!" the middle-aged man snorted coldly.
"Captain, that kid is really strong—one move sent Big Fenn flying, and me too," Second Fenn said awkwardly.
"How strong is he?" the middle-aged man asked, frowning.
"Late Soul-Gathering Realm," Second Fenn replied.
"Late Soul-Gathering? You're at peak, and he could do this to you?" The middle-aged man's expression grew even more serious.
"Yeah, just one move," Second Fenn said awkwardly.
"Send someone to check the Genius Pavilion records. See if they have information on him—whether he's registered as a talent or not, make sure to confirm," the middle-aged man said.
"Captain, you think he's from the Genius Pavilion?" Second Fenn asked in surprise.
"It's just a guess. If he can defeat you, he must be able to cross a realm—and with just one move, maybe two. Anyone like that, if they've appeared on any star, would be a candidate for the Genius Pavilion. Even if he hasn't joined, they'd have records. So go there—you should find information on him," the middle-aged man explained, knowing the Pavilion's reach.
Second Fenn nodded in understanding after hearing the middle-aged man's analysis. "I'll go ask our Fenn Family members in the Genius Pavilion if they've seen anyone like him."
"Go ahead," the middle-aged man replied.
Second Fenn hurried off, while the middle-aged man and his group searched the Ye estate thoroughly. Once they confirmed everyone had left, they departed.
When the middle-aged man returned to the clan with his group, Second Fenn had already found the answer.
"Captain, I found it!" Second Fenn said, both excited and shocked.
"That fast?" the middle-aged man was surprised by Second Fenn's speed.
"Of course! Come with me," Second Fenn said to the middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man followed Second Fenn curiously. Soon, Second Fenn led him to the Fenn Family's city, stopping at the wanted board.
Pointing at a wanted poster, Second Fenn said, "Look, that's him."
The middle-aged man looked over, muttering, "Evan Yang, Genius Pavilion, Green Fourth Tier, killed more than ten Ninefold Palace Star Lords." The rest was reward information.
"Are you sure it's him?" the middle-aged man asked suspiciously.
"Yes. I had the Genius Pavilion people check, and they immediately recognized him. Then I came here, and after comparing the wanted poster and his portrait, I'm sure it's him," Second Fenn confirmed.
"Well, well... Genius Pavilion, Green Fourth Tier, killed Ninefold Palace people, wanted?" the middle-aged man sneered after reading Evan Yang's record.
"What now?" Second Fenn asked.
"Since he's offended Ninefold Palace, we'll join forces with them to go after him. I don't believe he can keep running forever!" the middle-aged man snorted coldly.
"What if they just keep hiding?" Second Fenn wondered, seeing the Ye estate empty. If Ye Chen and her group chose to stay hidden and cultivate, no one could find them.
"That's a problem, but I don't believe that kid appeared out of nowhere. Go to the clan and have all Fenn Family spies search for any information about him and anyone connected to him," the middle-aged man ordered after thinking.
"Yes, I'll do it now," Second Fenn replied, immediately returning to the clan to carry out his task.
The middle-aged man also returned to the clan, waiting for news.
As for Evan Yang, he had already taken Ye Chen and Patriarch Yates away from Minglin Star.
Second Fenn nodded in understanding after hearing the middle-aged man's analysis. "I'll go ask our Fenn Family members in the Genius Pavilion if they've seen anyone like him."
"Go ahead," the middle-aged man replied.
Second Fenn hurried off, while the middle-aged man and his group searched the Ye estate thoroughly. Once they confirmed everyone had left, they departed.
When the middle-aged man returned to the clan with his group, Second Fenn had already found the answer.
"Captain, I found it!" Second Fenn said, both excited and shocked.
"That fast?" the middle-aged man was surprised by Second Fenn's speed.
"Of course! Come with me," Second Fenn said to the middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man followed Second Fenn curiously. Soon, Second Fenn led him to the Fenn Family's city, stopping at the wanted board.
Pointing at a wanted poster, Second Fenn said, "Look, that's him."
The middle-aged man looked over, muttering, "Evan Yang, Genius Pavilion, Green Fourth Tier, killed more than ten Ninefold Palace Star Lords." The rest was reward information.
"Are you sure it's him?" the middle-aged man asked suspiciously.
"Yes. I had the Genius Pavilion people check, and they immediately recognized him. Then I came here, and after comparing the wanted poster and his portrait, I'm sure it's him," Second Fenn confirmed.
"Well, well... Genius Pavilion, Green Fourth Tier, killed Ninefold Palace people, wanted?" the middle-aged man sneered after reading Evan Yang's record.
"What now?" Second Fenn asked.
"Since he's offended Ninefold Palace, we'll join forces with them to go after him. I don't believe he can keep running forever!" the middle-aged man snorted coldly.
"What if they just keep hiding?" Second Fenn wondered, seeing the Ye estate empty. If Ye Chen and her group chose to stay hidden and cultivate, no one could find them.
"That's a problem, but I don't believe that kid appeared out of nowhere. Go to the clan and have all Fenn Family spies search for any information about him and anyone connected to him," the middle-aged man ordered after thinking.
"Yes, I'll do it now," Second Fenn replied, immediately returning to the clan to carry out his task.
The middle-aged man also returned to the clan, waiting for news.
As for Evan Yang, he had already taken Ye Chen and Patriarch Yates away from Minglin Star.