I only reached the Foundation Establishment stage at eighty years old, and then the system appeared.

While Yang Huizhou and Su Yao were searching for treasure in a ruin, the Feng family was already putting on a show of intimidation towards the Su family, because the Feng family member who proposed marriage to Su Yao was a direct descendant of a certain ancestor of the Feng family.

This ancestor was the only Immortal King in the Feng family, but he was only at the early stage of Immortal King. However, the strongest in the Su family was only at the late stage of Immortal Venerable. The difference in strength between the two families was too great.

"Your Su family is quite remarkable, daring to refuse a marriage proposal from my direct descendant. I'll give you ten days. If you can't find that girl, your family will cease to exist!" The Feng family patriarch's voice boomed like thunder, carrying an unquestionable majesty. The powerful aura of a Celestial King spread out, making the Su family members feel suffocated.

With a snort, the late-stage Immortal Venerable ancestor of the Su family suffered a heart injury. His face turned deathly pale instantly, and he swayed several times, almost falling to the ground. Without good healing pills, his cultivation would likely have been stagnant for the rest of his life.

In a panic, the Su family had no choice but to send out all their experts to search for Su Yao. They knew that since the Feng family had already made a threat, if they didn't find Su Yao quickly, the Su family would likely not escape this calamity. Moreover, they knew that the Feng family had attacked their group near that secluded mountain forest, so the search area was mainly concentrated in that vicinity.

In just four days, the experts from the Su family found Su Yao and Yang Huizhou. When they saw that Su Yao was safe and sound, they were initially relieved, but then a troubled look appeared on their faces.

An elder of the Su family stepped forward and said to Su Yao, "Yao'er, we've finally found you. The family is in dire straits. The Feng family patriarch has given us ten days to find you, or he will annihilate the Su family. Come back with us."

Su Yao frowned, her face showing displeasure, and said, "Elder, I really don't want to marry into the Feng family. They act so domineeringly. If I go back, wouldn't I be like a lamb entering a tiger's den?"

The elder sighed helplessly and said, "Yao'er, we know you don't want to, but the Feng family is too powerful for our Su family to contend with. If we don't hand you back, the entire family will suffer."

Su Yao bit her lip, feeling extremely conflicted. She looked at Yang Huizhou, her eyes filled with pleading.

Yang Huizhou's heart stirred. He had long been dissatisfied with the Feng family's actions, and now, hearing about the Su family's predicament and seeing Su Yao's helpless eyes, he said, "Miss Su Yao, you don't need to worry. Since the Feng family is pressuring you like this, I, Yang Huizhou, will certainly not sit idly by. Tell me about the Feng family's specific strength."

A hint of surprise flashed in Su Yao's eyes, and she quickly said, "The Feng family patriarch is at the early stage of Immortal King. Besides him, there are some experts at the Immortal Venerable and Great Luo Golden Immortal realms, but their numbers are not many. Our Su family's strongest expert is only at the late stage of Immortal Venerable, and he is no match for them at all."

Yang Huizhou smiled slightly and said confidently, "It's alright. I am now at the peak of the Immortal King realm, and with the help of some seniors, dealing with the Feng family is not difficult. If you don't want to go back and suffer that injustice, then come with me to fight against the Feng family."

Su Yao was overjoyed. She had been worried about facing a desperate situation upon returning, but now that she heard Yang Huizhou was willing to help her and possessed such formidable strength, she suddenly felt confident enough to confront the Feng family. She nodded and said, "Alright, Young Master Yang, I'm willing to go back with you to fight the Feng family. However, I'm worried that my family members might disagree."

Yang Huizhou waved his hand and said, "It's alright, I'll go back with you and explain the situation to them. They'll understand."

So, Su Yao and Yang Huizhou returned to the Su family home with the experts from the Su family. The Su family members were both delighted and worried to see Su Yao return. They were delighted that Su Yao was safe and sound, but worried about how to face the threat from the Feng family.

Although the Su family patriarch's heart meridian was injured, he still forced himself to come out upon hearing the news of Su Yao's return. He looked at Su Yao and said, "Yao'er, now that you're back, prepare to go with the Feng family. Our Su family really can't afford to offend them."

Su Yao quickly stepped forward to support the ancestor, saying, "Ancestor, I do not wish to marry into the Feng family. Moreover, Young Master Yang is willing to help our Su family fight against the Feng family."

The patriarch was taken aback, looking at Yang Huizhou with a puzzled expression. He sized Yang Huizhou up and down, then said, "Young master, are you truly willing to help our Su family fight against the Feng family? The Feng family's patriarch is a powerful early-stage Immortal King. You should think this through carefully."

Yang Huizhou smiled slightly and said, "Ancestor, rest assured, since I, Yang Huizhou, have said I would help, I will definitely help to the end. I am now at the peak of the Immortal King realm, so dealing with that Feng family ancestor is not difficult for me."

The patriarch was startled; he hadn't expected this young man to be a peak Immortal King. A glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes as he said, "If that's truly the case, then our Su family is saved. But what are your plans, young master?"

Yang Huizhou said, "Ancestor, I will immediately send my master and several seniors to surround the Feng family and give them a warning. Then we will negotiate with them. If they remain obstinate, we will take direct action and wipe them out in one fell swoop."

The old patriarch nodded and said, "Alright, then we'll do as you say, young master."

Yang Huizhou immediately used a special communication method to instruct Master Tianlang and several Immortal Emperor Realm seniors to surround the Feng family. Upon receiving the message, Master Tianlang and the seniors immediately used their immortal techniques to instantly appear around the Feng family, completely surrounding them.

Yang Huizhou and Su Yao, along with some experts from the Su family, arrived at the Feng family. When the Feng family members saw the Su family arrive, they assumed they were there to see Su Yao off and all wore smug expressions.

The Feng family patriarch laughed loudly and said, "Haha, your Su family is quite sensible to send that girl here. However, your Su family injured someone from my Feng family, so we can't just let it go like this."

Yang Huizhou sneered and said, "Feng family patriarch, you have quite the nerve. Today, with Yang Huizhou here, you can forget about forcing Miss Su Yao any further."

The Feng family patriarch was taken aback. He looked at Yang Huizhou with disdain in his eyes and said, "Who are you? How dare you be so arrogant in front of my Feng family? My Feng family patriarch is here. If you don't want to die, you'd better get lost."

Yang Huizhou smiled disdainfully and said, "When I was a child, my ancestor told me a story. There was a genius from a small Liang family who fell in love with a woman from a medium-sized Zhu family. However, a large family wanted to use force to compel the Zhu family to submit because one of their disciples liked this woman."

"So the woman committed suicide in defiance, and the man from the small Liang family went to her grave and also committed suicide. After they died, they turned into butterflies, loving each other and never to be separated. Does your Feng family also want me, Yang Huizhou and Su Yao, to play Liang Zhu?"

The Feng family patriarch's expression changed. He hadn't expected Yang Huizhou to be so bold as to mock him like that. He roared, "Boy, you're courting death!" With that, he unleashed his immortal technique and attacked Yang Huizhou.

Yang Huizhou remained calm and composed, wielding his longsword to unleash a powerful sword aura. The sword aura, like a bolt of lightning, instantly neutralized the Feng family patriarch's attack.

The Feng family patriarch was startled; he hadn't expected Yang Huizhou to be so powerful. He unleashed his immortal technique once more, attacking Yang Huizhou with even greater ferocity, imbued with a powerful surge of immortal energy.

Yang Huizhou sneered and said, "Is that all you've got?" With that, he unleashed his ultimate technique, unleashing a barrage of sword energy that blocked all of the Feng family patriarch's attacks.

The more the Feng family patriarch fought, the more alarmed he became, realizing he was no match for Yang Huizhou. He secretly regretted offending Yang Huizhou so easily.

Just then, Master Tianlang and several Immortal Emperor realm elders also made their move. They used their immortal techniques to suppress the other members of the Feng family. Seeing this, the Feng family members all showed expressions of terror.

Knowing that the situation was hopeless, the Feng family patriarch quickly stopped his attack and said to Yang Huizhou, "Young master, our Feng family was blind to your greatness and has offended you. We hope you will be merciful and spare our family."

Yang Huizhou gave him a cold look and said, "Your Feng family acts domineeringly, forcing Miss Su Yao, and now you want to beg for mercy so easily? It's not that easy."

Under Yang Huizhou's command, Tianlang and several Immortal Emperors joined forces and instantly annihilated tens of thousands of high-level immortals of the Feng family, and then looted the Feng family's treasury.

From then on, although the Feng family still had hundreds of thousands or even millions of members, without the protection of high-ranking members, the decline of the Feng family was only a matter of time.

Back at the Su family home, the Su family's Immortal Venerable ancestor laughed and said to Yang Huizhou, "Young Master Yang, thank you for your family's help. May I ask if you are from the Yang family of Xianmengze?"

"Oh, you know about our Yang family?"

"I've heard of it before; after all, your Yang family once helped the Great Hua Imperial Clan annihilate the demon army!"

"Patriarch Su, I see you were seriously injured. I have some top-grade healing pills here; taking them will heal your injuries!"

"Really? Thank you so much, Young Master Yang!"

The Su family patriarch accepted the healing pills handed to him by Yang Huizhou, and after taking them, his injuries were quickly healed.

At this moment, Yang Huizhou said to the Su family patriarch, "Patriarch Su, Su Yao and I are quite compatible. I hope you can let her train with me!"

Upon hearing this, the Su family patriarch's eyes lit up: "Great idea! Since Xiao Yao is unmarried anyway, why don't you two become Daoist partners?"

Upon hearing this, Su Yao blushed shyly, while Yang Huizhou was overjoyed: "Then thank you very much, Ancestor of the Su family. I'll take her on some training first, and my ancestor will come to propose marriage soon!"