C60 Debate!
At that moment, inside the Qin family's grand hall, Qin Yunhai and others were seated, clearly divided into two distinct camps, fiercely debating certain issues.
Standing guard outside the hall was a member of the Qin family.
"The Qin family cannot tolerate such humiliation! Family Head, we are a leading power in Tiangang City. How can we simply submit?" a middle-aged man thundered in outrage.
This man was a current elder of the Qin family, and his tone and emotions revealed his deep anger.
"And what's our alternative to submission? The Ouyang Family has been thriving for centuries. Our Qin family can't match their depth of resources! If we let this conflict escalate, won't the consequences be even more severe?" an elder countered, eyeing the middle-aged man with a frosty gaze.
"Should the esteemed Qin family really cower like a turtle?" the middle-aged man was not willing to let the matter rest.
"The Ouyang Family has insulted and provoked us time and again. If we continue to endure their affronts, I fear the other powers in Tiangang City will soon lose their respect for us," he argued.
"Besides, this time the Ouyang Family blatantly broke the agreement. We simply cannot let this go unchallenged!" another elder added.
"That's right, I'm in agreement!"
"Me too!"
"Indeed, the Qin family has no need to fear. Let's confront them directly!"
"If we continue to be this spineless, I'll go mad!"
"If our previous Family Head hadn't disappeared, we would have already stood up to the Ouyang Family. Their arrogance is intolerable!"
Amidst the voices, one rang out, clearly dissatisfied with Qin Yunhai's policy of forbearance.
At that moment, Qin Yunhai, who had remained silent, suddenly pounded the table, his expression turning grave.
In an instant, all discussions stopped.
The hall's many elders silenced themselves, all eyes on Qin Yunhai.
"Do you truly think I'm unfit to be the Family Head?" Qin Yunhai's voice was icy as he addressed them, a formidable presence emanating from him, his gaze piercing the elder who had spoken last.
The elder's face twisted with fear under the weight of Qin Yunhai's powerful aura; Qin Yunhai was undeniably the most formidable presence in the Qin family.
Qin Yunhai clenched his fists, his voice icy as he challenged, "Do you really think I'm not qualified to be the Family Head?"
As he spoke, a terrifying aura quietly emanated from him, his gaze fixed on the Qin family elder who had spoken last. Locked in by Qin Yunhai's formidable presence, the elder's face turned pale, knowing full well that Qin Yunhai's strength far surpassed his own. He was, after all, considered the strongest in the Qin family.
The elder's face blanched, his body trembling uncontrollably under the pressure of Qin Yunhai's aura. "The Ouyang Family is an esteemed lineage with nearly a millennium of history. Our Qin family? We've barely crossed two hundred years!"
"If my suspicions are correct, the Ouyang Family undoubtedly has an Ancestor at the True Spirit Stage. And the only True spirit realm cultivator in our family is my father, Qin Xiaotian. But he's been in seclusion for so long, with no indication of when he'll return."
As Qin Yunhai continued, his aura swelled, making it difficult for those around him to even breathe. "Without my father's presence, any confrontation with the Ouyang Family would be like throwing an egg against a rock!"
"Our only recourse is to exercise patience and quietly strengthen our foundation. Only through this can the Qin family truly flourish and no longer live in fear of the Ouyang Family."
As Qin Yunhai concluded, a trusted ally added, "The Family Head is wise. Currently, the Qin family doesn't have the means to confront the Ouyang Family head-on."
This view resonated with the other elders, who expressed their backing for Qin Yunhai. "What resources do we possess to challenge the Ouyang Family? To rush into battle would be to court disaster."
"Life is invaluable. A bit of humility is trivial in comparison. I support the Family Head's strategy!"
"Indeed, we're simply avoiding the Ouyang Family's edge for the time being. It's not a sign of cowardice!"
With that, the chamber once again buzzed with fervent discussion.