"Chen Fan, your Dantian is shattered, your bloodline drained, and you are reduced to a mere cripple."
"Do you accept my removal of your position as the young master?"
In the main hall of Chen family in Tianwu City.
An elderly man with white beard and a stern face looked at the young man standing in the center of the hall.
The young man wore a jade crown, his face handsome like a piece of jade, and his eyes sparkled like stars.
However, at the moment, his expression was as haggard as an old man, and the corner of his pale mouth showed a hint of helplessness.
There were also more than ten elders of similar age from the Chen family standing beside the old man, focusing on him, with no one daring to interrupt.
Chen Fan's face showed bitterness as he couldn't answer for a long time.
The young master of the family was the most noble position besides the great elder and the family head, usually awarded to the strongest among the younger generation.
Chen Fan himself, before being abandoned, had possessed the highest rank of the Chen family's bloodline, which had never been seen before.
At that time, he was highly regarded by the family's higher-ups, and was considered to be the strongest genius in the Chen family.
Everyone in Tianwu City knew this.
However, just a few days ago, Chen Fan fought to defend the family's mines against the Liu family.
Despite his enormous potential, he was still just a young man at the Qi Condensation stage and was no match for the experts from the Liu family.
In the end, his Dantian was shattered and bloodline destroyed by the Liu family's people.
At this point, he had gone from a genius to a completely useless person with no cultivation.
Chen Fan had a bitter smile on his face. He had lost everything now. If he were to lose his position as the heir, he was afraid he would never have a chance to make a name for himself in the future.
The Chen family was a major clan in Sky Martial City, and there were countless young members who wanted to make a name for themselves.
The family would not waste resources on a useless person.
If he still had the identity of the heir, he might still have a slim chance to start cultivating again.
But now...
"Great Elder!"
At this moment, a young female cultivator walked in and shouted, "I disagree with your decision! You cannot just strip Chen Fan of his heir status like this!"
The angry and clear female voice echoed in the hall, drawing everyone's attention.
"Aunt?" Chen Fan was surprised.
"How dare you!" The Great Elder narrowed his eyes and scolded coldly, "Chen Yan, what right does a junior like you have to interfere with the family's affairs?"
"This was decided after consultation with the other Great Elders. Are you trying to defy the family's orders?"
"Forget it, aunt, you don't have to do this for me."
Chen Fan frowned and said with a helpless smile after hearing this.
Now that he had become useless and had a bleak future, he didn't mind offending the family elders.
But her aunt was the outstanding figure among the second generation of the Chen family, with a great future ahead.
If he ruined his relationship with the several elders for his own sake, it would not be worth it.
Chen Yan ignored him completely, and instead replied with determination: "Great Elder, why don't you think about why Chen Fan's cultivation was lost and became a waste?"
"If it weren't for guarding our family's veins, would he have fought with the top powerhouses of the Liu family?"
At this point, Chen Yan's tone became even sharper: "Great Elder, after all, Chen Fan became what he is today for the sake of the family's interests. Not only do you not reward him, but you also want to abolish his position as the young master. Isn't that too unreasonable?"
As soon as these words came out, there was a commotion in the hall.
"It seems to make sense. Chen Fan is indeed courageous."
"Aunt Chen is right. If the Great Elder abolishes Chen Fan's position as the young master, who will be willing to work hard for the family in the future?"
The whispers were as small as mosquitoes, but the Great Elder still heard them clearly.
His face couldn't help but darken, and there was even a hint of killing intent in his eyes.
However, this killing intent was hidden very deeply, and no one at the scene could perceive it.
After pondering for a moment, he suppressed the anger in his heart and slowly said: "Chen Yan, I know you care about Chen Fan, and he was indeed courageous at that time."
"But in the end, he had his dantian destroyed, and even lost the extremely rare fifth-grade bloodline."
"If I don't remove his position as the young master and continue to let him occupy valuable resources, what will the powerful younger generation of the Chen family think?"
As soon as this statement came out, the noise in the hall gradually subsided.
Chen Yanxin was unconvinced and wanted to argue again.
However, Chen Fan suddenly grabbed her hand and shook his head, "Aunt, don't fight anymore."
Chen Yan frowned, "Your aunt can't leave you like this."
Upon hearing this, Chen Fan felt even worse.
He still remembered that 16 years ago, his father left home, leaving him and his sister to rely on each other.
At that time, Chen Fan just thought that sitting in the position of the Chen family's heir, he could concentrate on cultivating.
One day, he would find his father and ask him why he left them siblings.
But now, it seemed that there was no such opportunity.
Chen Fan clenched his teeth, his eyes condensed, and let it be!
"Elder, let the family arrange this matter. I have no objection."
"Xiao Fan!" Chen Yanxin was heartbroken and wanted to stop him.
However, the words were already out.
"Good!"
The elder immediately agreed and smiled faintly.
"You are such an understanding child."
"From now on, although you are no longer the Young Master of the Chen family, in consideration of your efforts for the family's interests, someone will be sent to take care of you as a consolation."
"Thank you, Grand Elder." Chen Fan concealed his unwillingness and pain in his heart, and bowed his head.
Then, under everyone's gaze, he turned around and left.
Watching his lonely and desolate figure, Chen Yan's heart felt more and more uncomfortable.
She silently shed tears.
Countless people sighed.
The Chen family's once-in-a-generation genius had been ruined like this!
Upon leaving the hall, Chen Fan went to a small courtyard on the southernmost side of the Chen family.
He originally lived in the Young Master's residence, but since he was injured, the Grand Elder had him and his sister moved to this remote courtyard for recuperation.
"Is there really no way?" Chen Fan walked through the courtyard, murmuring in a daze.
Just at this moment, a tragic scream came from the side room.
"Ah!"
"Don't come any closer, if you come any closer, I'll tell my brother!"
Hearing this, Chen Fan's heart suddenly jumped.
What happened to my sister?!
"Ying'er!"
He roared like a wild bull and rushed towards his sister Chen Ying's room.
Then he used all his strength to break open the door.
But he saw the grand elder's grandson, Chen Hao, pressing down on little Chen Ying, like a wild animal in heat, frantically tearing her clothes.
"How dare you touch my sister, I will kill you!"
Chen Fan was furious, his face full of murderous intent, and the blood in his body was almost flowing backward!
