"Bang!"
Her delicate body slammed heavily against the trunk of a large tree. Blood trickled from the corner of Yan Lingji's lips as she stared in disbelief at the figure slowly approaching.
She never imagined that her revered master would lay a hand on her, let alone kill her.
"Master, are you really going to kill me?"
" Lingji, keeping you by Han Fei's side was definitely a mistake!"
Looking at his former subordinate with regret, Tian Ze honestly didn't want to kill him, but for the sake of Baiyue, he had no choice but to be ruthless.
Among the Baiyue, the strongest is respected, and Yan Lingji, who has obtained the complete version of the Zhurong Divine Instruction, will inevitably become an unparalleled powerhouse in the future, and may even be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Baiyue ancestor, Chi You.
He wouldn't even need to say it; the people of Baiyue would spontaneously revere Yan Lingji, which is something he cannot tolerate.
Baiyue can only be his Baiyue, and only in his own hands can it be revived. Yan Lingji, a mere woman, has no right to do so!
"Hand over the Zhurong Divine Instruction, and out of consideration for our past relationship, I might grant you a quick death!"
His gaze turned cold, revealing a deeper longing.
The Zhurong Divine Instruction is the top-tier cultivation method from the ancient times of the Baiyue. It is incredibly powerful. If one could obtain this inheritance, even if it did not suit one's own attributes, one could still cultivate it and become stronger. At most, it would be twice the effort for half the result, but it would still be much stronger than the cultivation method one currently practices.
Therefore, he was determined to obtain the Zhurong Divine Instruction!
"Master, this is the last time Lingji will call you master. Even though you want to kill me, I still don't regret following you."
With a complicated expression, Yan Lingji glanced at Tian Ze, then used a secret technique, causing flames to surge around her, preparing to end her own life.
This was the last and only thing she could do for her master.
She had witnessed Wang Hao's power firsthand; he was far beyond what her master or even the entire Baiyue could withstand. Handing over the Zhurong Divine Instruction would be more of a curse than a blessing for Tian Ze and Baiyue.
If that man were to investigate, the destruction of the Baiyue would be imminent.
Therefore, she had no choice but to face death with the Zhurong Divine Instruction!
" Lingji, don't be impulsive!"
Just as Yan Lingji was about to completely unleash her self-destruction, a cold shout rang out, and a slender figure rushed over. Immediately afterward, a burly giant crashed to the ground like a meteorite.
It was the Corpse-Driving Demon and the Wushuang Gui who rushed over upon hearing the commotion. The two of them firmly protected Yan Lingji behind them, watching Tian Ze's increasingly gloomy expression warily.
"Are you going to betray me too?"
Tian Ze's voice was like the whispers of a ghost from the deepest hell, and the murderous intent in his scarlet eyes was undisguised; he was clearly determined to kill.
"Back when you started killing the Baiyue people Xinzheng City, I knew you were no longer the Tian Ze Tianze. Following you, Baiyue had no future and would only face destruction."
However, I still held onto a sliver of hope, thinking it was just a moment of irrationality on your part, but today it seems I was too naive!
The Corpse-Driving Demon stared sadly at Tian Ze opposite him, deeply disappointed in his master.
No one likes a king who slaughters his own people. Following such a king is too dangerous; you never know when you might be killed by him.
If the other party is willing to kill Yan Lingji today, they will definitely kill him in the future.
It should be noted that he also obtained a powerful inheritance, although it was not as good as the Zhurong Divine Instruction that Yan Lingji obtained, but it was not bad either.
Who knows if Tian Ze might harbor any covetous thoughts? So his choice to betray us today is a helpless one.
Fortunately, Wushuang Gui, a big guy, had grown up with Yan Lingji since childhood and they were like siblings. He easily persuaded her and together they subdued and knocked out King of a Hundred Poisons before quickly catching up.
Fortunately, they made it in time, preventing Yan Lingji from perishing.
"You two think you can stop me?"
Bone chains swirled around him as Tian Ze arrogantly looked down at the three people in front of him, not taking them seriously at all.
He was the strongest among the Baiyue, possessing absolute power; even the three opponents working together would not be a match for him.
All three of them must die today!
" Lingji, did that lord have any means to save your life?"
As Tian Ze slowly approached, the Corpse-Driving Demon's palms, gripping his cane, were sweaty. He whispered to Yan Lingji, who was struggling to her feet behind him, and asked her a question.
There's absolutely no way the three of them could defeat Tian Ze, let alone escape. Now, their only hope is that the great one can leave Yan Lingji a backup plan.
"No, that bastard only sent me here to trade the Withered Bone Staff with you."
Clenching her teeth, Yan Lingji's face showed determination. She was willing to die, but Wushuang Gui and the Corpse-Driving Demon were innocent, and they could not die here.
"Hey! Beautiful lady, couldn't you at least give me a nicer way of addressing me? My surname is Wang, and my given name is Hao, not Hun Dan (a slang term for a scoundrel), you know?"
A phantom figure appeared beside Yan Lingji, looking helplessly at the beautiful woman.
Although you are a beautiful woman, and as a beautiful woman you should have some special privileges, that doesn't give you the right to be arrogant!
This was Wang Hao's backup plan left on Yan Lingji; it was a mental clone of his. Although it couldn't bear too much power, it was more than enough to kill Tian Ze.
Although Yan Lingji still clenched her teeth, she felt much more relaxed, knowing that as long as this man was there, they would all be safe.
His expression then changed, and Earthly Dao fiercely, "You did that on purpose?"
She wasn't stupid; considering everything that had happened before, she was almost certain that this man had deliberately plotted to sow discord between her and her master.
What a complete bastard!
"It's just to let you see Tian Ze's true colors sooner, so you won't get screwed over in the future."
With an indifferent shrug, Wang Hao didn't take the beautiful woman's angry little glare to heart.
"Then I should thank you, right?"
Her beautiful eyes were fixed on Wang Hao as if spitting fire. Yan Lingji gritted her teeth, wishing she could beat this bastard to a pulp, specifically to his face.
That's absolutely outrageous!
"You're welcome!"
"Should we kill him?"
Wang Hao glanced at Tian Ze, who had stopped and was filled with apprehension, but didn't take him seriously, treating him like an ant that he could crush with a flick of his wrist.
"No, let him go!"
After a brief silence, Yan Lingji finally shook her head, choosing to Tian Ze's life.
After all, it was Tian Ze who rescued her and taught her martial arts. Without Tian Ze, she would have starved to death long ago. Today, she can be considered to be repaying the kindness she owed him back then.
"Arrogant, truly..."
Tian Ze was enraged. How could someone as proud as him tolerate the other party's contempt, as if looking at an ant?
Do you really think you've got Prince Tian Ze of Baiyue completely under your control?
Unfortunately, before Tian Ze could finish speaking, Wang Hao's phantom slapped him, the powerful Magnetic Field Power sending Tian Ze flying. He crashed through the trees, breaking countless trees and creating a straight, empty space in the grove.
"Glug, is it dead?"
Seeing the astonishing scene before him, the Corpse-Driving Demon couldn't help but swallow hard, feeling even more horrified and awe-inspiring towards this mysterious figure.
"You're Corpse-Driving Demon, aren't you? You're very clever; you've made a sensible decision. I'll teach you witchcraft when you come here."
Wang Hao gave the Corpse-Driving Demon an appreciative look, made a promise, and then his phantom transformed into Daoliu and disappeared into one of Yan Lingji's Red Hair, where he had previously resided.
"Asshole!"
With a low curse, Yan Lingji stepped forward. The Corpse-Driving Demon and the Wushuang Gui exchanged a glance and quickly followed. As for Tian Ze...
To hell with him!
"You mean that guy took all my treasured wines? They just vanished with a wave of his hand?"
Looking at the empty wine cellar, and after hearing Nong Yu's story, Han Fei couldn't help but kneel down and wail.
You see, the fine wine here was something he had painstakingly amassed, but now it's all gone, not a single drop is left.
"So you still have a collection of fine wines?"
Standing at the entrance of the wine cellar, Zi Nu crossed her arms and stared at Han Fei with a forced smile.
It's a good thing she was soft-hearted and let this guy buy so much wine on credit at the Purple Orchid Pavilion. Little did she know that his family had a luxurious wine cellar, and judging from the traces and lingering smells, it contained at least a hundred rare and exquisite wines.
Men are all the same, none of them are any good!
"Miss Zi Nu, please let me explain, things aren't as you think..."
Han Fei was greatly alarmed and hurriedly tried to explain.
His collection had already been wiped out by that bastard using mysterious methods, so he couldn't afford to cut off Zi Nu's wine supply, or he would definitely die of thirst.
Unfortunately, Zi Nu couldn't be bothered to listen, and with a cold snort, she turned and left.
She didn't have time to waste with this penniless fellow. Although Wang Hao had created a brand new Purple Orchid Pavilion and even controlled the trees to set up wardrobes, beds, and other furniture, she still needed to purchase a batch of daily necessities. She was busy!
After the two left, Wei Zhuang looked at the empty wine cellar, then at his beloved Shark Tooth sword in his hand, and his expression became even more gloomy.
He originally intended to find a few jars of wine to thoroughly clean his beloved sword, and then soak it for three days and three nights to completely remove the stench of feces.
But who would have thought it would end like this!
Han Fei Wei Zhuang were not having an easy time back in Xinzheng City, and the other forces in the city were also in a difficult situation.
The commotion outside the city last night was quite significant. Although it was obscured by torrential rain and thunder, it was still detected by them. They even sent a group of men there, but they found nothing, and not a single person returned.
At daybreak, they sent a second group of men, but they only found out that the desolate mountains ten miles outside the city were shrouded in mist and strangeness. Everyone who went in was thrown out soon after, all of them unconscious and injured.
This discovery made them realize that a Great God force had emerged in Xinzheng, and it was not to be underestimated.
In the Admiral's mansion in the city, Ji Wuye, sitting irritably in the main seat, downed his drink in one gulp. Glancing at the blood-red figure that had suddenly appeared in the hall, Ji Wuye coldly inquired, "What news is there from the Straw-Cloaked Guest?"
The mysterious force that suddenly appeared ten miles outside the city startled him greatly. Last night, he had dispatched most of his elite Hundred Birds warriors, along with Net Trap Xuan Jian, to attack them, because according to Net Trap's special secret method of sensing, Ying Zheng had suddenly been teleported there.
They thought they would have nothing to worry about once they left Xinzheng City, so they acted quickly to avoid any unforeseen complications. But to their surprise, none of them returned, not even Xuan Jian. Their fate was predictable.
This terrified him.
"Yesterday, Han Fei bought that desolate mountain, and an Tokiomi later there was movement there. Then Yan Lingji appeared and met with Tian Ze. The two sides seemed to have an internal conflict. Judging from the traces at the scene, Tian Ze was seriously injured. Yan Lingji left with Wushuang Gui -Corpse-Driving Demon and headed to that desolate mountain."
At noon Purple Orchid Pavilion's Zi Nu led a large-scale purchase of daily necessities in the city, basically confirming that the commotion outside the city was caused by Han Fei, and that place seemed to be his new stronghold.
Bai Yifei recounted all the information given by the Straw-Cloaked Guest, his expression quite solemn.
Although they had never fought, he knew how terrifying Net Trap Xuan Jian was; even he himself might not be a match for him.
But the fact that such a top expert had disappeared without a trace terrified him.
How could such a terrifying force be hidden behind Han Fei?
Could it be Confucian School?