Execute on the Spot

"Hall Master, such a fine opportunity—why don't we swallow these people in one bite? If we devour them all at once, we can definitely deal Flying Tiger Hall a crushing blow. That would be the equivalent of wiping out a quarter of their elites!" Watching the Pulse Forging Realm martial artists among the Black Tiger Guard withdraw in disarray, Deputy Hall Master Hong Jiayin quietly moved closer to Ye Zhen, his face brimming with killing intent.

Ye Zhen shot Hong Jiayin an irritated look. "Swallow them in one bite? I'd like nothing better. But when Flying Tiger Hall launches its full counterattack afterward, who will stop them? You? Not to mention the Longevity Sect and the Heavenly Net Sect, which are still eyeing us like tigers watching their prey!"

Hong Jiayin froze, then cupped his hands toward Ye Zhen with an admiring look. "This subordinate was foolish. Hall Master is indeed wise!"

Yet Ye Zhen remained expressionless in the face of Hong Jiayin's flattery. "Deputy Hall Master Hong, that roundabout bootlicking of yours was quite ingenious."

Hong Jiayin, who had been congratulating himself on his little scheme, froze again. This time, he was truly dumbfounded. He had never expected Ye Zhen not only to see through him, but to point it out so bluntly.

"Deputy Hall Master Hong, I don't like that sort of thing. Work properly under me, and there will be benefits you can enjoy without end," Ye Zhen said.

Hong Jiayin's expression tightened. "This subordinate understands!"

After all, Hong Jiayin's question had been far too foolish. Anyone could guess the true reason Ye Zhen had not dealt a killing blow.

Besides, if a full-scale battle truly broke out, it was still uncertain who would win and who would lose!

Of course, Ye Zhen could absolutely crush the