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Chapter 563 - 546: Defending Dignity

Chapter 563: Chapter 546: Defending Dignity

Dong, dong, dong...

The bronze bell atop the castle was struck, ringing out a series of buzzing sounds that made the entire Leisure City seem eerily abnormal, prompting every person to emerge from their homes. Even those who didn’t come out stood on their balconies, all gazing in the direction of the castle. Atop the castle, a White Flag was raised, and the flag of the Luo Sijue family also lowered to half-mast.

"Clan Leader, the Clan Leader has left us!"

The news quickly spread throughout the entire Leisure City, as all the people took to the streets and then gathered in the square at the foot of Castle Mountain. In their hands, they held candles, praying for the Old Patriarch.

Ye Chen officially succeeded the position of clan leader of the Luo Sijue family. That evening, he donned the Golden Crown Robe and a crown. In his hand, he grasped a scepter, an object that everyone had always thought to be a symbol of the Luo Sijue family’s power. It was only now that Ye Chen realized, those were but mere distractions for others; the true token of inheritor was the Black Gemstone hanging around his neck.

At night, the ceremony of the Luo Sijue family began, a dazzling brilliance appeared above the castle; it was as if strange rays descended from the sky, reaching deep into outer space. Ye Chen, wearing a luxurious and noble robe, stood like an ancient European monarch on the platform of the castle, holding the scepter aloft. It was a pure gold artifact crowned with a huge diamond.

"Today, I officially take over the role of Clan Leader of the Luo Sijue family!" Ye Chen declared loudly.

Below him, there was silence, as every member of the Luo Sijue family listened quietly to the new Clan Leader’s oath. Taking a deep breath, Ye Chen continued, "I will protect the traditions of the Luo Sijue family with my life; I will defend every resident of Leisure City with my blood; I will uphold the dignity of my subjects with my own!"

Roar, roar, roar...

The tens of thousands of residents below cried out in astonishment, cheering enthusiastically. They heard Ye Chen’s oath, and they also believed that the new Clan Leader would certainly lead the Luo Sijue family to another era of glory, even though the family had been forgotten by the world. Yet, their hearts were filled with the family’s sense of pride.

Ye Chen raised the scepter high, and once again, a quiet settled over the crowd. Among them, Zhao Zimo watched Ye Chen with excitement, his heart thumping uncontrollably, "Young Master looks so cool, Young Master is so handsome. Young Master has finally become the Clan Leader, and I can no longer call him Young Master." Zhao Zimo couldn’t help shouting inside, "Clan Leader, dear Clan Leader, I adore you. I love you to death!"

Ye Chen stepped forward and then shouted, "I believe that the Luo Sijue family will surely embark on another splendid journey; my brothers and sisters of the Luo Sijue family, let us work together and create glory together!"

"Together create glory, together create glory!" The crowd responded in unison.

That night was a sleepless one for Leisure City; it was a pivotal evening for the Luo Sijue family. With Ye Chen’s succession, the Luo Sijue family began a new Chapter and became a tale of spectacular success.

With the new Clan Leader’s succession, the Luo Sijue family began a new round of propaganda, requiring every resident to be baptized in the hall. This so-called baptism was nothing more than a method of brainwashing by the Luo Sijue family to ensure everyone in Leisure City remembered the family creed and the current Clan Leader.

Over the next week, Ye Chen, following the Luo Sijue traditions, held a funeral for the Old Patriarch and spent several nights alone on the fourth floor of the Ancient Lava Cave, in mourning and meditation. There, the gemstone on his chest slowly nourished Ye Chen’s body, making him suddenly feel as though something in his heart was on the verge of breakthrough.

Thus, on that night, without hesitation, Ye Chen descended to the deserted fifth floor. It was a world consumed by flames. As Ye Chen entered the fifth floor, his clothes had dehydrated and turned to ash on the ground. Looking around at this sinister world, he couldn’t help but marvel, "If the fifth floor is this challenging, what would the Ninth Floor be like?"

After spending two days on the fifth floor, Ye Chen could already sense the endless Life Energy there. All of his old wounds had surprisingly healed at this moment, making him realize the marvels of this world.

Emerging from within, Ye Chen felt rejuvenated, though what exactly had changed, he didn’t know. He just felt more full of spirit, as if his energy had significantly increased. As he emerged from the fifth floor, the guards immediately offered him a new set of clothes.

"Congratulations to the Clan Leader on successfully passing the challenge!" cheered the guards.

"Thank you," Ye Chen nodded, then turned and walked away.

After spending a few days in Leisure City, Ye Chen returned to Shanghai, and from Shanghai, he transferred to Jianghuai City.

Li Ruo had completely settled the affairs of the Futai Group. Tianya Group had successfully gone public in Hong Kong. On the first day of listing, Tianya Group’s shares climbed steadily. As a company with a background associated with the underworld, many were bullish on this dark horse. Starting from a trading price of twenty-five, the shares skyrocketed to fifty in just a few days. Moreover, towards the end, they became priceless, leaving the shareholders of Tianya Group too excited for words.