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Liu Zhang felt as if he were sitting on pins and needles in his own residence. He had long understood that a single letter could not resolve the enmity between him and Li Ye. However, that fool Mo Tianxing, in his arrogance, attempted to kill Li Ye! This was akin to adding fuel to the fire. What troubled Liu Zhang even more was that, according to a servant who escaped from the city lord's mansion, Lan Xi had indeed attacked and killed Li Ye, yet Li Ye had somehow come back to life and grown even stronger! Even Mo Tianxing, at the Core Formation Stage, was easily slain by him. Liu Zhang was furious at Lan Xi's incompetence, his brows furrowed, and his mind in chaos.
The only good news was that apart from Qingyang City, his sacrificial activities in other cities were progressing very smoothly. He was already on the threshold of the Golden Core Realm; one could say he was half a step into it. The dispatch of the Shadow Assassin was merely a test; if Li Ye accepted the invitation, that would be best. If not, he would simply be a discarded pawn.
Liu Zhang paced in his study, contemplating his next move against Li Ye. He needed to stabilize the situation first and gradually weaken Li Ye's power.
Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks, his expression darkening. The fact that Li Ye could come back to life indicated that there must be a powerful figure supporting him from behind. Mo Tianxing's failure was not coincidental; it stemmed from the unknown strength backing Li Ye.
"It seems I need to come up with a way to completely cut off his retreat," Liu Zhang murmured to himself.
At that moment, a Shadow Assassin appeared silently at the door, respectfully reporting to Liu Zhang: "My lord, Li Ye did not accept the invitation but instead slaughtered our assassins."
Liu Zhang sneered; he had anticipated this outcome long ago. He waved for the assassin to withdraw and continued pondering. He knew that confronting Li Ye head-on was not a wise strategy; he needed to outsmart him.
"Since Li Ye refuses to cooperate, let him become a target for everyone," Liu Zhang muttered, already formulating a plan in his mind.
He began to lay the groundwork, using his influence to portray Li Ye as an evil entity—a ruthless villain who would stop at nothing and indiscriminately kill innocents. Through rumors and public opinion, he aimed to isolate Li Ye gradually, turning him into an enemy in everyone's eyes.
At the same time, Liu Zhang secretly dispatched people to investigate Li Ye's background in an attempt to uncover the secret behind his resurrection. He believed that once he grasped Li Ye's weaknesses, he could utterly defeat him.
"The Jiangnan Capital has already set up an intricate web; Li Ye, no matter how strong a hero you are, you cannot escape this calamity," Liu Zhang said with a cold smile on his lips. He knew this game had only just begun and that he would emerge as the ultimate victor.
In the days that followed, Jiangnan Capital was rife with turmoil as various forces stirred in secret. As Li Ye and his companions traveled toward Jiangnan Capital, they began to feel pressure and hostility from all sides. However, Li Ye was not intimidated; instead, it only strengthened his resolve.
He knew that only by facing challenges head-on could he find Wei Chenghao and uncover all the conspiracies. His companions stood by him on this perilous path, fighting alongside him against the unknown challenges ahead.
A new storm was about to arrive, and at its center lay the deadly confrontation between Li Ye and Liu Zhang.
Meanwhile, within the palace of Shaoyun Kingdom, Emperor Feng Yuanhao was reviewing memorials in the imperial study. The emperor's demeanor was calm and steady, showing no signs of disturbance on his face. However, he was deep in thought about various state affairs.
At this moment, the emperor's intelligence agency, the Shadow Dragon Guard, came to report. The Shadow Dragon Guard Leader knelt down and reported: "Your Majesty, several significant events have occurred recently in the martial world; I have come specifically to report."
Feng Yuanhao nodded, signaling him to continue.
The Shadow Dragon Guard Leader continued, "Li Ye has recently used the Nine Nether Spirit Control Technique in Qingyang City to disrupt Liu Zhang's sacrificial plan and killed Gao Zhendong. He then supported the Bat Gang to rise in power. However, the Bat Gang was later slaughtered by Wei Chenghao. After that, Li Ye won the championship at the World's Greatest Martial Arts Tournament in Maplewood City. Liu Zhang attempted to recruit him through Mo Tianxing, but after Li Ye refused, he killed Mo Tianxing."
After listening, Feng Yuanhao nodded thoughtfully, a glimmer of interest flashing in his eyes. He slowly said, "Li Ye, huh? Quite interesting. I didn't expect the Nine Nether Spirit Control Technique to fall into his hands."
The emperor pondered for a moment and commanded, "Continue to observe this person and report his movements and details at all times."
The Shadow Dragon Guard Leader responded and withdrew. After watching him leave, Feng Yuanhao contemplated Li Ye's existence. He scoffed softly and muttered to himself, "Does Liu Zhang still think he can recruit this Li Ye? How foolish."
Feng Yuanhao considered how to take advantage of this turmoil in the martial world. He knew that Li Ye's emergence had disrupted Liu Zhang's plans, which could be beneficial for the court. However, Li Ye's strength and mystery also made him wary.
He stood up and walked to the window, gazing at the distant palace walls, already formulating a strategy in his mind.
"Li Ye, if you can be of use to me, that would be best. If not... then you can only become a pawn in my game." A cold light flashed in Feng Yuanhao's eyes as he decided to remain still for now and continue observing Li Ye's every move.
In this ever-changing martial world, every step taken by Li Ye stirred the hearts of various forces. The emperor Feng Yuanhao's involvement added even more variables to this conflict. It was destined to be a bloody battle; who would ultimately emerge victorious remained uncertain.
After a long day of travel, the group finally passed through a small village in the evening. Su Yue excitedly ran ahead and turned back to say to everyone, "There's a village up ahead! We finally see a place where people live. Let's hurry over and grab something good to eat and rest!"
Zhiruo and Yan Yuchen nodded in agreement. After all, previously it was just Lan Xi and the two women accompanying them; it didn't matter much then. Now that Liu Chengfeng and Chen Hu had joined them, they felt embarrassed to act as intimately with Li Ye as before.
Li Ye nodded and seeing that the girls agreed, he led everyone toward the village. However, as they entered the village, they couldn't help but frown.
In front of each household stood a pitch-black coffin. The entire village was eerily silent, devoid of any signs of life.
Su Yue shivered involuntarily and whispered, "This place is strange; why does every household have a coffin standing outside?"
Zhiruo felt a sense of caution arise and said quietly, "Everyone be careful; something is off about this village."
Liu Chengfeng drew his sword and walked ahead on guard. Chen Hu followed closely behind, ready for any unexpected situations. Li Ye surveyed his surroundings and sensed an eerie atmosphere; he whispered to everyone, "Stick close to me; don't get separated."
A few people slowly walked along the main road of the village, and the scene before them grew increasingly bizarre. In the center of the village square, there were numerous urns piled up, their ashes still warm, as if they had just been used not long ago.
Yan Yuchen whispered, "Could it be that everyone in this village... has died?"
Zhiruo frowned and shook her head. "Not necessarily; perhaps something drove them away."
At that moment, an elderly man with white hair appeared at the door of what seemed to be the only intact house in the village. He walked over slowly, his face pale and his eyes filled with endless sorrow.
Li Ye stepped forward and cupped his fists in greeting. "Old man, what happened to this village? Why are there coffins in every household?"
The old man sighed, his voice hoarse. "You aren't locals, are you? This village is cursed... Once night falls, the Wraiths will crawl out from underground to claim lives. The people of our village have either been killed or scared away, leaving only me, an old fool, to guard this wasteland."
Hearing this, Li Ye's heart sank. He looked at the darkening sky; it was getting late, and if they didn't leave soon, they would likely face danger. He turned to the others and said, "Those who are afraid should leave immediately."
However, the old man shook his head and spoke in a low voice. "You can't leave now... The sky has darkened; the curse of the village has already begun."
As soon as he finished speaking, a chilling wind swept around the village, filling the air with a decaying scent. The group saw countless shadows emerging from the ground, gradually taking shape into pale-faced Wraiths with fierce eyes.
Li Ye let out a cold laugh as he drew his sword, Spiritual Energy radiating from him. He said to the others, "Well then! Since we can't run away, let's fight!"
The number of Wraiths in the village increased rapidly, and the atmosphere grew tense. The old man stood at a distance, watching Li Ye and the others with a complex expression, unsure whether to worry for them or admire their courage.
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