As these words were spoken, an uproar immediately broke out among those seated at the lower end of the hall. The expressions of the noble families varied, and they began whispering among themselves. Li Tongya also nodded slightly, finally understanding where the Yu Family's confidence came from to act so dominantly. He pondered to himself:
"A family with two at the Foundation Establishment stage, sending disciples to cultivate at Yuanwu Peak, striving to establish their own prefecture to control the lifeblood of all families around the lake. And now they stumble upon the marketplace at Wangyue Lake collapsing, taking control of the trade circulation as they rebuild. With heaven and earth's benefits all on the Yu Family's side, should things succeed, the Yu Family will indeed have secured their position as the overlord of Lakeside Prefecture!"
