The Strongest War God 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 ill.u.s.trious 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.

Those who failed to heed the call were deemed traitors and would face severe consequences.

Not only would they be subject to punishment, but their families and descendants would also suffer the consequences under family law.

Gathering at the island’s center, Kohen led a group of 71 individuals, all holy master realm experts.

They were all his cousins, representing the pinnacle of their generation.

Additionally, they all held another significant role as branch masters.

The Neal family’s size was immense.

Over ten millennia of heritage had resulted in only the most exceptional descendants from branch families being granted access to the family’s territory.

To those outside the Spirit Sea, this territory held sacred significance as their ancestral homeland.

The ancestral land of the Oracle Palace was the island where the Neal family resided.

This was Jordan Neal’s ancestral domain.

There was naturally a reason why no one had been able to enter the Oracle Palace for so many years.

How could outsiders be allowed to enter the Neal family’s domain?

Upon Kohen’s arrival, a hush fell over the a.s.sembled crowd.

All eyes turned to Kohen, and in unison, they addressed him as “Patriarch.”

“How many are still absent?” Kohen inquired.

Spero, positioned behind him, took a moment to survey the situation before responding, “There are still over 30,000 individuals yet to return. Many have been away for more than a year, wandering through the various secret realms of the Spirit Sea. They remain oblivious to recent events and have received no communication from their families.”

Such individuals were unlikely to have leaked any information about Braydon.

The last one that left was a year ago, whereas Braydon had ventured into the Spirit Sea only six months prior.

Given the prolonged absence, Kohen deemed it unnecessary to concern himself with those who had not yet returned.

Standing atop the elevated platform, Kohen surveyed the throngs of family members below.

His voice, akin to thunder, reverberated through the silence, commanding everyone’s attention.

“A new prodigy has emerged within our family. I’m sure you’ve all heard of him,” Kohen declared.

Everyone nodded.

Over 90% of them were already aware of Braydon’s existence.

The emergence of a super genius in the family, with his ten-eyed dual-pupil trait, was a cause for great celebration.

It was natural for the family members to share such news among themselves.

“Today, my son, Wolfhart, informed me that someone within the family betrayed us and disclosed Braydon’s whereabouts to the Foreman family!” Kohen’s expression hardened, his demeanor turning icy and vengeful.

“What?”

“A traitor in our midst!”

“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 ident.i.ty 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 a.s.sembly 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 s.p.a.ce 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 ident.i.ty of the informant,” Kohen demanded bluntly.

Gaillard sighed, appearing genuinely troubled.

“Kohen, this is a delicate matter. If I were to disclose their ident.i.ties, 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 a.s.sert dominance.