As the two engaged in a fierce battle with neither side able to gain the upper hand, a resonant voice suddenly rang out, echoing across the entire venue: "Patriarch Murong, what is the meaning of this? Resorting to violence and injuring people on our Zhou family's turf—do you take the Zhou family for pushover? If you want to fight, this old man will gladly accompany you for a few rounds!"
Everyone followed the voice and saw the Zhou Family Ancestor, Zhou Yuanshan, who had been sitting on the high platform, slowly stand up. With white hair and a gaze as sharp as a falcon, he exuded a chilling, formidable aura that made his robes rustle under an invisible pressure.
As soon as Zhou Yuanshan's voice fell, both Murong Xiande and Murong Guanshan froze in their tracks. A sense of foreboding washed over Murong Xiande. Originally an internal family dispute, this matter had now dragged the Zhou family into the mix. If not handled properly, it could easily trigger an all-out conflict between the two great families. Hurriedly pulling back his spiritual energy, he cupped his hands toward Zhou Yuanshan and said, "Ancestor Zhou, this matter is purely an internal grievance within the Murong family. We apologize for the offense and hope you will be generous."
Chapter 168