Elder Wu’s face turned pale as he saw the anger on Wang Tian’s face. For a moment, he didn’t know what to say. He clearly understood how insulting this must feel for the Wang Clan—especially for Wang Tian and his younger brother.

  He quickly stepped forward and bowed deeply. “Patriarch Wang, please calm your anger,” he said carefully. “This decision was not Ruolan’s alone. The order came from the Radiant Cloud Sect’s higher-ups, and we could not disobey it. The sect believes keeping this engagement will only bring trouble to both families.”

  Wang Tian looked at Elder Wu coldly but stayed silent. His silence felt heavier than any words.

  Elder Wu sighed and continued, “I know this matter offends your clan, and for that, the Wu Family sincerely apologizes. My brother, Wu Lei, is still bedridden. If he were well, he would have come here personally.”

  At the mention of Wu Lei, a brief softness passed through Wang Tian’s eyes. He still respected Wu Lei deeply. But that moment faded quickly—the damage had already been done.

  Elder Wu bowed once more, his voice carrying regret. “Patriarch Wang, believe me, we never meant to humiliate your clan. We are willing to compensate the Wang Family for this broken agreement. But please, do not let anger cloud your mind. The will of the Radiant Cloud Sect… cannot be changed.”

  Wang Tian’s cold gaze finally lifted. “If you truly had no intention of humiliating my Wang Clan,” he said sharply, “then you should not have come here with such grandeur, letting the whole city know of your visit.”

  His voice was full of bitterness. The words hit like a blade. Elder Wu and Wu Ruolan’s expressions froze. They suddenly realized Wang Tian was right—by arriving so publicly, they had made this humiliation known to everyone. That was never their goal, but it was already too late. Their visit had already become the talk of the city.

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  Before Elder Wu could answer, a proud, mocking voice echoed through the hall.

  “Patriarch Wang, don’t go too far. You should know your place! In front of our great Radiant Cloud Sect, your clan is nothing but an ant.”

  The one who spoke was the other elder from the Radiant Cloud Sect—Elder Mo Jin. His cultivation had reached the peak of the Nascent Soul Realm, and from the moment he entered the Wang Clan estate, he had looked around with open disdain.

  “Mo Jin! Don’t be rude!” Elder Shen said quickly, though his tone lacked any real sincerity. His scolding was only for show—his heart held the same arrogance.

  The Wang Clan elders’ faces turned dark with anger. Their hands trembled, their eyes burned, yet they stayed silent. They all felt the same shame: their Patriarch was being insulted in his own hall, and they couldn’t even fight back.

  Wang Tian was not only their leader—he was their pride. He had earned the respect of every member of the clan, both young and old. He became Patriarch not just because of strength or bloodline, but because he had proven himself through his actions. When the previous Patriarch and his wife disappeared, the Wang Clan had fallen into crisis. Enemies surrounded them, waiting to devour what remained of the family.

  At that time, Wang Tian had stepped forward. With no Nascent Soul expert to protect the clan, everyone thought the Wang Clan would fall—but under his leadership, not only did it survive, it grew stronger than before.

  He had once been a cheerful youth, known for his playful nature and mischievous smile. But after taking the seat of Patriarch, that carefree boy disappeared. In his place stood a man who worked tirelessly for his clan’s future. He guided the younger generation with patience, sacrificed his own cultivation time for their training, and personally handled every crisis that threatened the clan.

  He sold his own treasures to maintain the clan’s strength during hard times. He stood in the front lines during every attack, never once putting his clan’s members before himself. Under his rule, the Wang Clan thrived not through fear, but through mutual respect and loyalty.

  And now, to have that same Patriarch—the man who had given everything for his family—insulted as worthless, while the clan could do nothing… was unbearable.

  Their bodies trembled with anger. Even the elders who had tried earlier to restrain Wang Tian were ready to explode. If not for the threat of the Radiant Cloud Sect, they might have already struck Elder Mo down.