The Death Scythe Style, Severing Lovesickness!
The Death God's Scythe transformed into dark golden light, cutting through the sky with an eerie arc, and ferociously met the attack.
Boom!
In the next instant, the spiritual energy of both sides collided, emitting a violent roar.
Instantly, the onlookers were all blown away by the ferocious spiritual energy. Those with weaker cultivation spat blood and fainted.
Clang!
In the next moment, a section of a purplish-red broken sword was plunged into the soil. Zi Long, holding the remaining half of his long sword, stared blankly at Ye Cangtian, who stood with his hands behind his back.
"No, impossible!"
"Why are you so powerful! I am not reconciled!"
Zi Long roared with all his might.
He had severed his own meridians and unleashed his strongest blow, yet the opponent was unharmed. He could not accept such a disparity!
"Whether you are reconciled or not no longer matters."
"I said I would give you a chance to leave a last word. Your time is running out, you can begin now!"
Ye Cangtian cast a deep glance at Zi Long, his eyes devoid of any emotion. All their grievances were settled with this single blow.
"I have no last words! I only regret that if I had known this day would come, I should have crushed you to death before you grew!"
Zi Long glared fiercely at Ye Cangtian and continued, "Don't think you've won just yet. Your fishing methods will only lead to death. I'll be waiting for you in the underworld!"
As his words fell, Zi Long seemed to lose all his strength, his head slumping forward.
He had just severed his own meridians, and with Ye Cangtian's strike, all his life force was extinguished. He was now at the end of his rope, completely fallen.
Sigh!
Ye Cangtian glanced at Zi Long and sighed helplessly. Finally, his gaze shifted to Xiao Feng, saying, "I'll leave the rest to you. I'm heading back."
Xiao Feng nodded heavily. The remaining were just small fry and didn't require Ye Cangtian's attention.
...
Dark Association Headquarters, Secret Chamber.
In the secret chamber, Lan Yue was bound to a cross. She was already covered in wounds, and bamboo skewers were inserted into all ten of her fingers, making her look terrifying.
Before her, Gu Hai sat in a reclining chair, panting.
He had used many methods on Lan Yue, but she refused to confess. By now, almost all the torture devices in the secret chamber had been used.
He had to think of new methods of torture.
Creak!
Just then, the chamber door opened.
Seeing Kong Ling arrive, Gu Hai immediately stood up and bowed respectfully.
Kong Ling glanced at the battered Lan Yue, a cruel smile appearing on his face, and then asked, "How is it going? Has she confessed?"
"Lord Kong Ling, this stubborn woman's mouth is even harder than a mandrake. Even like this, she hasn't said a single word!" Gu Hai quickly replied.
"Trash, you can't even handle one woman!"
"Do I have to personally intervene every time? What use do I have for you!"
Upon hearing Gu Hai's reply, Kong Ling's expression turned gloomy.
He refused to believe that all the women around Po Xiao were loyal martyrs! The reason she hadn't confessed was simply because Gu Hai's methods weren't cruel enough!
Sensing Kong Ling's furious gaze, Gu Hai quickly said, "Lord Kong Ling, please give me another day and night. I guarantee I will pry open her mouth!"
"Fine! I'll give you one chance. Don't disappoint me..."
As Kong Ling's voice faded, the sound of knocking came from the door.
Immediately, a guard rushed in and went straight to Kong Ling. Before he could speak, Kong Ling kicked him away.
"Don't you know where you are? Can't you wait until I'm back to report?"
"Damn it, has the sky fallen?"
The guard endured the pain and quickly said, "Something big has happened, Divine Envoy Zi Long has fallen!"
What!
With that single sentence, Kong Ling flashed before the guard and grabbed him, roaring, "What nonsense are you spouting!"
Kong Ling couldn't believe it. Most of the forces in Ghost City had already been pacified by him, and only some remnants remained, with little combat power.
In such a situation, who could possibly kill Zi Long?
The guard quickly replied, "Among the troublemakers, the leader was Ye Cangtian of the Hidden Group. He personally killed Divine Envoy Zi Long..."
Ye Cangtian?
Upon hearing this, Kong Ling's brow furrowed.
Although he had never met Ye Cangtian, he had heard of him. This person had always been a major concern for the Dark Association!
He hadn't expected him to come to Ghost City, and even kill one of his trusted generals!
Thinking of this, Kong Ling's face showed a sinister smile. He thought to himself: Ye Cangtian, since you're seeking death, don't blame me for taking care of you!
"Lord Kong Ling!"
Just then, another figure flashed over. He was dressed entirely in black and wore a black ghost mask. It was Hei Wuchang.
He went directly to Kong Ling's side and said, "Today we tracked Po Xiao, but he disappeared from our sight again. He only returned just now. I am incompetent and do not know where he went!"
Hmm?
Kong Ling's brow furrowed again. Now that Ye Cangtian was causing trouble, even Po Xiao was becoming restless.
Thinking of this, he glanced at Hei Wuchang and said lightly, "Bring Po Xiao to the main hall."
"Yes!"
Hei Wuchang seemed a bit bewildered, but he still responded to Kong Ling's order.
...
The Main Hall.
When Ye Cangtian was brought to the main hall by Hei Wuchang, Kong Ling was already seated at the head of the hall, having waited for a long time.
Ye Cangtian cupped his hands and then spoke directly, "Lord Kong Ling, may I ask what your instructions are?"
"Heh heh, Po Xiao, I heard you have quite a feud with Ye Cangtian. Have you settled it?" Kong Ling asked with a slight smile.
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian's face showed a cold smile. He instantly saw through Kong Ling's intentions.
It was nothing more than asking him to deal with Ye Cangtian.
Thinking of this, he looked at Kong Ling and said lightly, "I have no feud with Ye Cangtian. We are merely on different sides."
"Heh heh, martial artists all have a competitive spirit."
"As the saying goes, literature has no first, martial arts have no second. Don't you want to trample Ye Cangtian under your feet?"
Kong Ling frowned slightly and spoke slowly.
He understood that Po Xiao must have some resentment towards him regarding the previous rewards. Therefore, if he directly assigned him a task, the latter might not wholeheartedly complete it.
Thus, he had to find a way to motivate Po Xiao.
"One mountain is higher than the next. Even if I trample Ye Cangtian under my feet, new opponents will appear later. This kind of thing is endless!"
"Therefore, I will not compete with anyone."
Ye Cangtian glanced lightly at the other party. Seeing the sharp glint in Kong Ling's eyes, he quickly changed the subject, "Lord Kong Ling, please state your instructions directly!"
Hmph!
Facing the uncooperative Po Xiao, Kong Ling let out a cold snort.
He remained silent for a moment before saying, "Zi Long has just died, and the culprit is Ye Cangtian. I want you to act and eliminate him!"
Simply put, Kong Ling wanted to instigate a fight between two tigers.
Ye Cangtian was powerful. Even if he sent Hei and Bai Wuchang, there would still be some risk.
Therefore, he decided to send Po Xiao instead, letting Ye Cangtian and Po Xiao fight each other while he reaped the benefits.
If Ye Cangtian perished, he would have eliminated a huge threat to the Dark Association.
Conversely, if Po Xiao perished, he would have conveniently eliminated Po Xiao.
On the other side, upon hearing Kong Ling's words, Ye Cangtian smiled slightly.
He did not answer directly but instead asked, "Lord Kong Ling, may I ask where you sent Lan Yue? And when will she return!"
Hmm?
Upon hearing this, Kong Ling's gaze sharpened further. This was clearly a negotiation!
However, he had already tortured Lan Yue, so how could he hand her over now?
Thinking of this, Kong Ling said, "Lan Yue has already left Ghost City. I sent her to establish an intelligence outpost near the Temple of Light outside the city.
As the saying goes, to return courtesy for courtesy. Since the Temple of Light is so arrogant, we naturally won't let them off. As for her return date, it will likely take some time..."
Nonsense!
Hearing Kong Ling's words, Ye Cangtian couldn't help but sneer disdainfully in his heart.
He had received clear information from Xiao Hei that Lan Yue had not left Ghost City but was being held in a secret chamber in the inner hall.
And now that Kong Ling was deceiving him like this, it could only mean one thing: Lan Yue's situation was dire!
Thinking of this, Ye Cangtian slowly said, "Lord Kong Ling has countless experts under your command. Eliminating a mere Ye Cangtian is hardly a task for me. Otherwise, those people would think I was trying to steal their credit!"