Why Surrender First When We Were Ready to Fight to the Death?!

Ye Hua turned around and gazed into the depths where the lights flickered.

The noise grew louder, clearly indicating that the battle was intensifying.

Ye Hua tilted his head and looked at Qian Renxue meaningfully.

"Speaking of which, weren't all those involved in tonight's operation your trusted confidants?"

Qian Renxue felt a chill run down her spine under his gaze, a sense of foreboding rising within her. "What do you mean?"

"The meaning is simple," Ye Hua reached out and grabbed her wrist, "You're being held hostage for now, come with me for a while."

"To avoid awkwardness when we meet later."

Qian Renxue's eyes widened, "You!!!"

"Don't worry, I won't do anything to you," Ye Hua shook his feathers at her, "As long as you cooperate obediently."

Qian Renxue looked at Bai Yu and immediately lost her temper.

She gritted her teeth and glared at Ye Hua, but ultimately, faced with the overwhelming disparity in their abilities, she resigned herself to her fate and turned her head away.

It looks just like a fluffy orange cat being grabbed by the scruff of its neck!

Dugu Bo followed behind, wary of his surroundings.

Before the three even reached the sleeping quarters, they were met head-on by a dozen or so elite warriors from the Spirit Hall dressed in black.

When they saw Qian Renxue, they were stunned at first, then their expressions changed drastically when they saw the hand gripping her wrist.

"Young Master!" The leader of the men in black, his face ashen, summoned his Martial Soul and was about to charge forward when he shouted, "Release His Highness!"

Ye Hua didn't even look at him directly, but simply raised his chin, "Want to try?"

The man suddenly stopped in his tracks.

Because he could see Ye Hua's face clearly.

That face had appeared countless times in intelligence reports within the Spirit Hall!

Back in the Soul Master Tournament, he fought his way out of Spirit City and became His Holiness the Pope's number one enemy!

Although they were elite and strong, they were still quite apprehensive when facing this person!

Several companions behind him also recognized him, and they looked at each other, unsure whether to go forward or retreat.

Qian Renxue remained expressionless. "All of you, step back. Do not make any rash moves."

The man in black's lips moved, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Seeing Ye Hua frown, he had no choice but to retreat.

"You know what's good for you." Ye Hua led Qian Renxue forward as if they were in an empty place.

But as soon as they turned the corner of the palace wall, a gust of wind cleaved through the night air and howled towards them!

"Whoa!" Ye Hua casually swatted away the debris, but sensed a familiar aura emanating from it.

Amidst billowing dust ahead, two figures staggered out!

The man in front had short, brown hair that flew in the night wind, and his round face was stained with blood, but it couldn't hide the brightness in his eyes.

The one she was protecting behind her was Xue Ke.

She was still wearing the plain clothes she wore at the Moonlight Pavilion, the hem of which was torn in several places, and her hair was somewhat disheveled.

"Arrest them quickly, don't let them sing off-key!"

"Damn it!" Seeing the pursuers relentless, Jiangzhu released her Martial Soul.

Yellow, purple, black – the perfect combination!

A pale blue light emanated from his right leg as his Soul Power coalesced!

"Gale Blade!"

She has mastered the use of the Spirit Bone she obtained from Ye Hua.

But the pursuers weren't stupid either; they knew when to dodge, and Jiangzhu, lacking practical combat Jiangzhu, failed to hit her.

"Sister Jiangzhu, I'll help you!"

"The Swan, noble and unblemished, naturally scatters its colorful plumage with grace."

"White feathers flutter lightly, seemingly without strength, yet they speak of a beautiful dream that has not yet ended."

"Fourth Soul Skill, Dreamlike Illusion!"

It turns out that there's a reason why the Heaven Dou Imperial Family with the Swan Martial Soul can suppress their subordinates.

Xue Ke's purple Soul Ring flickered, shimmering with blue-purple light, leaving the pursuers stunned.

Even the Soul King at the very front were not spared!

His movements froze, his eyes glazed over, and his sword fell to the ground.

Sizzle!

Wind blade hits!

Blood blossoms bloom!

The three men at the front suffered ankle injuries and were bleeding profusely.

It was only Jiangzhu held back; otherwise, the arrow would have struck her neck!

"Let's go!" Jiangzhu shouted, pulling Xue Ke along as they rushed outside.

Xue Ke didn't hesitate. Knowing that her physical condition was a weakness, she entrusted her body to Jiangzhu and let her pull her along!

"Stop them!" came an angry shout from behind.

More than a dozen dark figures came chasing after them from afar.

Without turning Jiangzhu head, Jiangzhu swept her right leg again, creating a blast of wind blades that forced back the nearest pursuers.

As the blade grazed the brick wall, it sparked blindingly bright sparks!

Xue Ke quickly cast a second illusion!

This time it was a milky white light—the third Soul Ring!

"Three, two, one, sleep!"

The lucky winner was caught off guard and immediately fell to the ground and started snoring.

The people behind him tripped over him, throwing their formation into chaos!

The two worked together seamlessly.

He actually managed to fight his way out from among more than a dozen Soul King.

Seeing that there was no danger, Ye Hua did not intervene.

Seeing this, I couldn't help but nod.

Jiangzhu lacks real combat experience, but she hasn't lost her fighting skills.

Xue Ke is not a pretty face; although her talent is limited and she is only Soul Ancestor, her Soul Skill are not weak.

"Interesting," Ye Hua commented softly.

Unfortunately, the pursuers were numerous and powerful.

A variety of Soul Skill came flying at them, and the two of them couldn't hold them off.

Boom!!!

Fireball explodes!

Jiangzhu and Xue Ke were overturned!

He slid directly onto the smooth surface and stood right in front of Ye Hua!

Xue Ke was dizzy and confused, but when she looked clearly, she saw familiar shoes.

She looked up along the tip of the shoe and was instantly overjoyed.

"Night Alliance Leader!"

Jiangzhu shook her head, "Teacher Ye?!"

Ye Hua helped them up, "Good teamwork."

Jiangzhu was embarrassed and stuck out her tongue.

At that moment, the pursuers also rushed up.

Just as the entire army was about to advance-

Then I saw Qian Renxue next to Ye Hua.

Um?

The burly leader's battle axe froze in mid-air, as if he had been frozen in place.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty?"

His men behind him also stopped in their tracks.

We looked at each other, our faces filled with surprise and uncertainty.

Qian Renxue's appearance caught them completely off guard!

Seeing her predicament of being captured, which was displayed without reservation, Qian Renxue felt embarrassed.

Helpless, he could only say, "Put away your Martial Soul."

The burly man snapped out of his daze, his expression changing drastically. "Your Highness! What happened today was part of a grand plan you've been scheming for years!"

"Once Xue Ye falls, the Heaven Dou Empire will be yours! How can you just retreat like that!"

Qian Renxue gritted her teeth, "Just accept it when I tell you to!"

Didn't you see me being arrested?

Grand plan, grand plan!

They all suffered a complete defeat!

The burly man's forehead veins bulged, and he was struggling internally.

A moment later, he raised his head, his eyes filled with grief, indignation, and resolute determination.

"I don't!"

Qian Renxue was stunned.

"Your Highness!" the burly man cried out in anguish, "We have followed you for many years, and this is the day we have been waiting for!"

"As long as I have a breath left, I can't let your plans be ruined!"

"But I'm being controlled," Qian Renxue shook her head awkwardly, "The operation cannot continue."

To everyone's surprise, the strong man remained steadfast.

"We are ready to fight to the death, why has Your Highness surrendered first!"

"I have a plan that can turn a failed scheme into a successful one, and restore the great cause from obscurity to light!"

Ye Hua and Qian Renxue locked eyes.

"Alright," Ye Hua said, intrigued. "Tell me about it."

The burly man's eyes sharpened. "The Night Alliance Leader of the Long Night Alliance, is that it?"

"Xue Ye is still under our control!"

"Release His Highness now, or we'll kill him immediately!"

Upon hearing this, Xue Ke's face turned deathly pale.

Ye Hua patted her head to comfort her.

"Threats are not a good plan."

"What, you dare to bet... ah!"

With a casual glance, Ye Hua overwhelmed them all.

The air was compressed and exploded, producing a muffled roar!

His knee slammed into the ground, fracturing his bone, and the ground cracked too!

The burly man's axe-wielding Martial Soul was shattered, his waist knife fell to the ground, and he was forced to kneel.

Ye Hua held a knife to his neck. "Understand?"

The burly man glanced at the Qian Renxue.

Qian Renxue nodded.

"I understand!" The burly man finally gave in.

"Xue Ye is in his palace; we didn't move him."

"However, he has been poisoned and probably won't live much longer."

"Poison?" Xue Ke was shocked.

"No wonder I've been unable to cure it." Jiangzhu frowned.

"Alright!" Ye Hua released Qian Renxue and, guided by Dugu Bo, headed towards the palace.

Qian Renxue understood that Ye Hua was telling her to leave quickly.

"Ye Hua ..." Qian Renxue's expression was complicated.

"Retreat immediately!!!"

When Ye Hua arrived at the palace, he discovered that Xue Ye was nearing his death.