Upon hearing this, five or six elders of the second generation of The Young Family of Southridge showed shocked expressions.

This was a genius carefully nurtured by The Young Family of Southridge, the future pillar of Young Fortress, and now he had become a cripple.

Years of effort, years of cultivation, over a decade of hope—all for nothing!

The head of the family, Henry Young, showed a look of deep regret on his face, unable to bear looking at Brian Young again.

“He is Ethan Young’s son?”

Mr. Brooks asked calmly.

“Yes, he is the son of Ethan Young from years ago. Compared to Ethan Young, his son’s talent was even greater. At only eighteen, he had already reached the Spirit Concentration stage. What a pity, such a genius, yet he went astray and became a cripple.”

The pain in Henry Young’s eyes was genuine. After all, this genius Brian Young was the shared hope and effort of their second generation.

“You... are the number one genius of the southern The Young Family?”

Samuel Young stood on the Wentian Platform, looking at the white-haired youth in astonishment.

“Hahaha, what number one genius? He’s now the number one good-for-nothing of Young Fortress. Young Master Young, if you want to find someone to compete with, you’d better pick someone else.”

Fatty Lee’s harshly mocking voice rang out from below the stage, immediately causing a burst of laughter.

“Fatty Lee, are you looking for trouble...”

Eric Young grew angry, but was stopped by Brian Young.

However, from this day on, the title of number one loser was firmly attached to Brian Young.

“George, shut your mouth!”

The family head Henry Young shouted coldly. He also deeply resented this nephew.

Fatty Lee immediately quieted down. Even if he were given a hundred times more courage, he wouldn’t dare contradict the family head.

“Sigh, such a large southern The Young Family, and not a single person can compete with me. I came all the way from the capital, only to waste my time.”

Samuel Young stood proudly on the dueling platform, speaking in a tone full of regret and disappointment.

“Hmph, Young Master Young, you’re really pushing it. My big brother just lost his cultivation, and you come to challenge him now. Why didn’t you come when he was at his peak?”

Eric Young sneered.

“You...” Samuel Young was momentarily speechless. “I just turned sixteen myself, and happened to arrive for the southern The Young Family’s ‘Wentian Assembly’.”

“I think you planned this all along, wanting to show off at our southern The Young Family.”

Eric Young retorted.

“Facts speak louder than words. I came to Young Fortress and saw the so-called number one loser, but the so-called number one genius is nowhere to be seen.”

Samuel Young said forcefully.

At this moment, the younger members of the families below the stage couldn’t hold back and started cursing:

“Despicable!”

“Shameless!”

“Scoundrel!”

“Taking advantage of others’ misfortune!”

...

Immediately, Samuel Young’s face turned ashen, his cold gaze sweeping across the crowd, finally landing on Eric Young and Brian Young. He shouted angrily, “You two brothers, come at me together. I, Samuel Young, am ready anytime.”

“Hahaha... what a joke! If you have the guts, fight all of us one-on-one!”

Another round of laughter erupted from the crowd.

“Yu’er, step down for now. Why don’t we try a compromise? Since the southern The Young Family’s number one genius has unfortunately fallen, you can wait three years and let Young Fortress nurture another genius. Three years from now, come to Young Fortress again. If still no one can match you, then your victory will be above reproach. What do you think, Fortress Master Young?”

The mysterious Mr. Brooks spoke up.

“Yes, yes, that makes sense. Our southern The Young Family had a small mishap this time and let Young Master down. Three years from now, when you return to Young Fortress, we will definitely have cultivated a worthy opponent for you.”

Henry Young replied with a forced smile, thinking to himself: Within three years, no matter the cost, we must cultivate a Spirit Concentration stage youth among the younger generation.

The southern The Young Family cannot afford to lose face like this!!

“Very well... Mr. Brooks is right. Three years from now, I’ll come to this ‘Young Fortress’ again.” Samuel Young’s gaze fell on the Brian Young brothers, sneering:

“When the time comes, both of you can come at me together and see if you can even scratch me.”

“Who’s afraid of whom? We’ll see!” Eric Young gritted his teeth.

Brian Young smiled slightly and said nothing, seemingly agreeing to this arrangement.

After this little episode, the Wentian Assembly continued in an orderly fashion.

“All right, the family’s Wentian Assembly now officially begins. As per tradition, the best performer from the previous session will go first.”

The speaker was the family head’s second brother, Frank Young.

Frank Young looked about forty, at the mid-Spirit Concentration stage.

“First, let’s invite last session’s best performer, Yang... Gregory Young, to come up and demonstrate his power.”

Frank Young paused, finally changing “Brian Young” to “Gregory Young”.

Everyone on the field was slightly stunned, all turning their gaze to Brian Young, wanting to see his disappointed expression.

However, Brian Young wore a smile, showing neither disappointment nor despair.

At that moment, a stern voice suddenly sounded in Brian Young’s ear:

“What are you still doing here? Stop embarrassing yourself! Get out of here!”

Brian Young stiffened, turning his gaze to the family head Henry Young.

It turned out that the family head Henry Young had just sent him a message with his spiritual sense, telling him to get lost.