Escape

And so, a long night passed.

The next day, Ye Ye woke up again. After getting out of bed, he prepared to continue on to Spirit Hall.

Ye Ye went out into the street and ate a little food before preparing to leave the city.

Just as Ye Ye was about to leave, he discovered that the city had been sealed off. Some Heaven Dou Empire soldiers were searching everyone at the city gates.

Although Ye Ye was still far from the city gates, he could see the wanted poster pasted on the city wall.

"Wanted: Ye Ye, formerly a palace guard of the Heaven Dou Empire. Wanted for the attempted assassination of the Heaven Dou Empire's crown prince. Reward for capture alive: 10,000 Gold Soul Coins. Reward for information: 10 Gold Soul Coins."

Ye Ye: "I can't believe I'm only worth 10,000 Gold Soul Coins. They should've offered at least a billion. After all, I'm worth a billion myself."

Ye Ye knew the Heaven Dou Empire couldn't possibly offer that many Gold Soul Coins. The empire was corrupt as it was, and its treasury probably didn't have many Gold Soul Coins or treasures left.

Ye Ye was now trying to think of a way out. He didn't like causing trouble, and unless he had no other choice, he wouldn't resort to violence. So he had to put his brain cells to work.

Ye Ye had countless ways to leave. He could use a teleportation card or abandon this journey and return to Godzilla's body to hibernate. The simplest option was to fight his way out. But Ye Ye didn't want to use any of those methods. He wanted to disguise himself and slip out.

Ye Ye: "System, is there a way to disguise myself?"

[ Ding! The host has two options:

1. Draw a prize (very low odds) (Author's note: I'm making a change because I realized points were being earned too quickly, so I'm increasing the cost of draws. One draw costs 1,000 points, and eleven draws cost 11,000 points. The cost doesn't really matter; what matters is what you get.)

2. Purchase it. Disguise Technique costs 200 points and can even alter your bearing. No one will be able to see through it.]

Ye Ye didn't make a move without being sure of the outcome, so he didn't even consider choosing the first option. Besides, he only had 1,200 points, and the odds of winning with one draw were too low.

[ Ding! 200 points consumed. Congratulations, you have obtained Disguise Technique.]

Ye Ye left the line to exit the city and went into a small alley.

Ye Ye began disguising himself. He pictured his new appearance in his mind, and it felt just like creating a character. He gave himself an ordinary-looking face, made himself around forty years old, and made himself look very mild-mannered.

Just as Ye Ye was about to leave, he saw three figures at the mouth of the alley.

The trio: "We've already seen you. Stop pretending, Ye Ye."

They were the city guards from earlier. They had spotted Ye Ye from a distance but weren't sure it was him. When he quietly left the line, they grew suspicious and followed him, just in time to see him change his appearance.

The captain of the city guards: "I never expected a Soul King to have the unusual ability to change his appearance. Don't resist. I'm a Soul Saint, and they're Soul Emperors. Surrender and come with us quietly, and you'll at least be spared a beating. His Majesty might even forgive you."

Ye Ye knew that there was no chance the emperor would forgive him, and he didn't need forgiveness anyway.

Ye Ye: "Leave now, and I might still spare your lives."

Captain of the city guards: "Damn, you're cocky. I'll show you what I can do today!"

Ye Ye: "Oh? You're pretty brave, then."

Captain of the city guards: "Of course. I'm incredibly brave!"

(Author: "Ahem, we're getting off track.")

Ye Ye released his Martial Soul, and his Soul Ring Configuration appeared: one yellow, two purple, and two black.

"How is that possible?" The three city guards were stunned by Ye Ye's Soul Ring Configuration. His Second Soul Ring was a thousand years old, and his fourth was ten thousand years old. That was unprecedented. Had Ye Ye been hiding his Soul Rings all along?

But they soon came to terms with it. The captain of the city guards said, "I admit you're a genius. You'll definitely surpass me one day, and might even become a Titled Douluo. But a genius who hasn't grown up is still just a genius. I can still kill you."

Ye Ye: "We'll see."

Captain of the city guard squad: "Sun Xingzhe, Martial Soul: Stone Monkey, Level 72 Battle Soul Saint."

Second captain of the city guards: "Zhu Bajie, Martial Soul: Wild Boar, Level 66 Battle Soul Emperor."

Third captain of the city guards: "Sha Wujin, Martial Soul: Water Demon, Level 62 Battle Soul Emperor."

Ye Ye: Their Martial Souls and names are so weird. Aren't they exactly like main characters? But now that I'm here, they're doomed.

Ye Ye: "Ye Ye, Martial Soul: Godzilla, Level 59 Battle Soul King."

Sun Xingzhe: "Seventh Soul Skill: Martial Soul Avatar! Sixth Soul Skill: Staff!"

Sun Xingzhe didn't dare be careless and immediately used his Martial Soul Avatar.

Zhu Bajie: "Sixth Soul Skill: Rake!"

Sha Wujin: "Sixth Soul Skill: Staff!" (Sha Wujing's weapon was called the Demon-Subduing Staff.)

Ye Ye: "Fourth Soul Skill: King's Aura!"

A powerful pressure emanated from Ye Ye, severely suppressing them.

The three brothers: "How is that possible?!"

The captain of the squad was the first to react. "Fourth Soul Skill: Mental Shock!"

A wave of mental energy shot from the eyes of his Martial Soul, but Ye Ye could easily withstand it. Godzilla's mind was already powerful, and on top of that, the mental strength from Ye Ye's previous life had merged with that of this life, making him even stronger.

After all, not everyone was like that cheat from ten thousand years in the future, with both a powerful Soul Ring and formidable mental strength. Sun Xingzhe's mental power wasn't enough to knock Ye Ye unconscious.

Ye Ye swung his tail at Sun Xingzhe. Sun Xingzhe put his staff in front of him, then used his First Soul Skill, "Amplification." Yes, it boosted all his attributes.

But Ye Ye's tremendous strength still sent him flying.

Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujin finally reacted. The author had already written a hundred words, but only two or three seconds had passed in the fight.

Zhu Bajie: "Fifth Soul Skill: Thunder Nine-Tooth Rake! Fourth Soul Skill: Sharpness Boost!"

Sha Wujin: "Third Soul Skill: Strength Boost! Second Soul Skill: Berserk!"

Ye Ye had already charged up an Electromagnetic Pulse. As they closed in, he blocked Zhu Bajie's attack with his claw. Then Sha Wujin's attack struck Ye Ye, but it didn't hurt him.

Sha Wujin and Zhu Bajie: "How is that possible?!"

Ye Ye unleashed the Electromagnetic Pulse.

The two men: "Aah!"

They were both blasted away. Sha Wujin got the worst of it: his Martial Soul was cracked by the blow, and he vomited blood before passing out.

Zhu Bajie also spat blood. Just then, Sun Xingzhe got back to his feet. Ye Ye had sent him flying a long way, and he hadn't stopped until he'd crashed through several houses.

The battle had drawn the other city guards over.

Sun Xingzhe brought them along and charged at the front. The second captain also got back up and rushed over, with the soldiers close behind.

A brilliant light shone from Ye Ye's back. He suddenly turned around. "Fifth Soul Skill: Dorsal Ray!"

Several rays shot out from Ye Ye's back, streaking toward the city guards. Those they hit vanished instantly.

When the attack subsided, pools of blood covered the ground. They belonged to the city guard soldiers, and the second captain was already lying there, lifeless.

The captain's body was riddled with holes. He was on the verge of death. With his last breath, he asked, "Why are you so strong?" Then he kicked the bucket.

Just then, the third captain woke up. He looked around, then saw Ye Ye's signature crooked grin and was terrified. "Ye Ye, don't kill me! Spare me! I don't know anything!"

Ye Ye walked over. The third captain was too scared to speak.

Ye Ye placed his claw on Sha Wujin's head and said, "Sure."

Sha Wujin: "Thank you, Ye—"

Ye Ye crushed his head.

Then Ye Ye said, "Oh dear, I've killed again. What a sin, what a sin."

Ye Ye hadn't wanted to settle things with violence, but fate hadn't given him a choice!

More city guards were still heading their way. Ye Ye escaped the city.

Then Ye Ye continued on toward Spirit City.