HBWnovel Chapter 1404: 72 Lineages
Chapter 1404: 72 Lineages
Chapter 1404: 72 Lineages
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“What’s going on, Kohen?” inquired a wiry, robust man.
“There’s no need for explanations for issuing such an order,” Kohen Neal declared abruptly, his countenance darkening with a palpable sense of menace.
Then, he turned to the wiry man and spoke in a hushed tone, “Spero, this time, I intend to eliminate a certain group of individuals.”
“Has something happened to Braydon?” Spero Neal pressed for more information.
The mere mention of Braydon Neal’s name stirred a reaction among everyone present.
Despite his return from the outside world, Braydon was regarded as a valued member of the family.
As a direct descendant, his existence held significant weight within the family.
“Wolfhart has reported that the Foremans are aware of Braydon’s whereabouts,” Kohen disclosed with an air of indifference.
“Someone leaked the information?” The members of the Neal family erupted in anger at the revelation, each one realizing the severity of the betrayal.
None among them were naive.
They understood that the leak had likely originated from within the family, implicating a traitor who had divulged crucial information to the Foreman family.
At that moment, none dared to oppose Kohen’s directive.
To do so would court certain death.
The ninety-seventh generation of the Neal family was Kohen’s generation.
In the Spirit Sea, each generation spanned roughly a hundred years.@@@@
For instance, the Neal family’s bloodline was nurtured and awakened from a tender age.
Descendants from the weaker branch families would typically possess the strength of a divine realm expert upon maturity, while those from stronger lineages might reach the level of a saint realm expert.
In rare cases, individuals with exceptionally potent bloodlines could even attain the eminent saint realm by maturity.
This exemplified the concept of a bloodline warrior.
However, Braydon was an anomaly.
Having spent most of his life outside the family’s influence, his bloodline had only recently awakened within the past two years.
Remarkably, the Neal lineage, which had endured for over ten millennia spanning a hundred generations, still had its third generation ancestor, Fontane Neal, which was quite unprecedented.
In comparison, many other families had likely lost members even as far back as the tenth generation.
The recall of the Neal family members all hailed from the 97th generation.
This generation boasted illustrious figures among their ancestors, prompting a total of 130,000 individuals to return from the outside world in just one day.
None among them dared to delay their return upon receiving the summons, knowing the consequences of defiance.
“Braydon’s accomplishments, especially reaching the thirteenth level of the Ivory Tower, have made him a target for countless enemies in the Spirit Sea. Someone leaked his location to ensure his demise!”
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Various reactions filled the air.
Shock, anger, and murderous intent rippled through the crowd.
Yet, amidst the tumult, some family members remained composed, understanding the gravity of the situation.
They realized that this was no trifling matter and that the consequences would be severe depending on how it was handled.
The revelation of the traitor’s identity would likely result in one of the 72 lineages bearing the brunt of the punishment.
The entire lineage might face expulsion from the family.
With his hands clasped behind his back, Kohen addressed the assembly from the stage.
“The traitor is among you. There’s no need for suspicion. If the guilty party steps forward now and confesses, I will spare his wife, children, and bloodline from retribution.”
Silence hung heavy in the air as Kohen’s words echoed.
After a moment, no one came forward.
The fear of death outweighed any sense of responsibility or guilt.
Under the threat of mortality, many chose self-preservation over honesty.
Would a traitor who had the audacity to betray their own family possess the courage to admit to such a fatal error?
It was highly unlikely.
With a contemptuous snort, Kohen chose not to question further.
The opportunity for confession had been presented, but none had stepped forward.
Turning away, Kohen gestured with his hand, conjuring a space that transformed into a reflective surface resembling the evolution of the paths.
Within it, a misty fairyland emerged, prompting an angry outcry, “Who dares spy on us?!”
“It’s me,” Kohen declared icily, as the figure of Gaillard Foreman, leader of the Foreman family, materialized on the other end.
Observing the scene, Gaillard wore a serene expression, seemingly unperturbed by Kohen’s evident agitation.
“What has stirred your ire, Kohen?” he inquired gently.
“State your terms. Reveal the identity of the informant,” Kohen demanded bluntly.
Gaillard sighed, appearing genuinely troubled.
“Kohen, this is a delicate matter. If I were to disclose their identities, all our hidden agents would vanish overnight,” he explained.
“The Foreman family has overstepped its bounds in targeting Braydon!” Kohen retorted with cold determination, his gaze flashing with menace.
He was contemplating the prospect of declaring war on the Foreman family.
He could leverage the small-scale battle with the Foreman family to intimidate rival factions in the Spirit Sea and assert dominance.