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“Lost…?”
The Ancient You Clan elderly was astonished that You Tianhe actually lost to a lady…
After a temporary silence, the people in Heaven City cheered excitedly. This was the second time Heaven City defeated Ancient You Clan since it was surrounded.
“Miss Ye is indeed amazing!”
“Look. I said that the headquarters would not abandon Heaven City, but some of you still belittled Miss Ye just now…”
“Hahaha. Nice. Look at the Ancient You Clan people’s expression… They must have never thought that You Tianhe would be defeated.”
Ye Qingtang subsequently looked up at Ancient You Clan elderly and said, “You all said that as long as someone from Heaven City can win, you will automatically retreat. I wonder if the Ancient You Clan will go back on their words for the second time.”
A cold glint flashed across the Ancient You Clan elderly’s eyes after he heard what Ye Qingtang said, and he sized up Ye Qingtang a few more times. Ultimately, he scoffed and led the Ancient You Clan masses away.
A flurry of cheers erupted in Heaven City.
After the Ancient You Clan masses left completely, the gates of Heaven City opened, and Ye Qingtang entered the city.
“Miss Ye is indeed extraordinary. It seems that my decision this time is right.” Gu Yu looked at Ye Qingtang and forced a laugh.
Ye Qingtang sized up Gu Yu several times without saying anything.
“Miss Ye is tired from the long journey and even fought the Ancient You Clan. She worked hard and attained great merits. I will host a banquet for Miss Ye tonight,” said Gu Yu.
“There’s no need for a banquet. Heaven City is short of rations right now. Save whatever we can,” Ye Qingtang said.
“Haha. It really isn’t easy for Miss Ye to be able to consider these at such a young age… Alright, since that’s the case, Miss Ye may rest first. I have already arranged a resting place for Miss Ye,” Gu Yu said.
Ye Qingtang did not refuse and followed them to a small pavilion at a rather secluded corner.
“Miss Ye.”
At this instant, Ling Yan’s voice traveled into Ye Qingtang’s ears.
Ye Qingtang immediately took out her voice transmission stone. “I thought you died.”
Ling Yan chuckled lightly. “How will I dare to die when I haven’t managed to see Miss Ye again?”
Ye Qingtang frowned slightly.
Can’t Ling Yan… talk properly…
Ye Qingtang could vaguely hear that Ling Yan’s side was a little noisy.
Ye Qingtang asked instinctively, “Where are you?”
“In a prison,” replied Ling Yan.
Ye Qingtang was stunned.
“Prison?”
After they parted the other time, Ling Yan returned to Central Mainland safely. Why was…
Why was he in prison now?!
“Yes.” There was a hint of laughter in Ling Yan’s voice, and he completely did not seem like he was imprisoned.
“I am the Eternal Dynasty’s Third Prince. My father has aged, and there is a fight for the throne now. I believe Miss Ye knows some things about this too.”
Ye Qingtang was shocked after hearing what Ling Yan said. “You… lost the fight?”
“That’s not the case,” Ling Yan said. “I’ve never had any interest in being the Emperor of a dynasty. However, one of my brothers and sister viewed me as a threat. Thus, they joined forces and sent me to prison. I wish to get some silence, and it’s also perfect for me now that I can chat with you.”
“…” Ye Qingtang stared blankly at the voice transmission stone.
In this world, perhaps only Ling Yan would “stay” in a prison to find peace…
It was amazing how he could still be this calm at this moment.
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“However, I am looking for you for something.” Before Ye Qingtang spoke, Ling Yan’s tone changed, and there was a rare seriousness in his tone. “Miss Ye, listen to me seriously right now…”
“I’m listening. Do you want me to save you?” Ye Qingtang responded.
“There’s no need to save me but… Miss Ye, I wish for you to leave the mainland that you are in right now and head to the Eternal Dynasty immediately,” Ling Yan said.
“Now? Go to the Eternal Dynasty?” Ye Qingtang was slightly dumbfounded.
Why did Ling Yan’s words make her increasingly confused?
One second ago, he said there was no need to rescue him, but in the next, he wanted her to head to the Eternal Dynasty immediately?
Was this not requiring any rescue?
Although Ye Qingtang complained in her heart, worry crept into her heart unknowingly.
“After we chase the Ancient You Clan away, I will go look for you in the Eternal Dynasty… You are not in any danger right now, are you?” Ye Qingtang questioned carefully.
Ling Yan was Eternal Dynasty’s Third Prince after all, and the next Emperor was not set yet. The old Emperor had not died, and the Eldest Prince and Princess probably still did not dare to kill Ling Yan.
Given Ling Yan’s intellect, Ye Qingtang believed that it would be an easy feat for Ling Yan if he wished to leave the prison, and he must have his own objectives for staying in the prison.
“Miss Ye, you may be mistaken… What I mean is for you to leave the mainland that you are in immediately.”
“Immediately?” Ye Qingtang’s brows furrowed slightly. The mainland’s crisis was not resolved yet, and Ancient You Clan had a powerful army. How could she leave now?
Why was Ling Yan so urgent for her to leave…
“Miss Ye… I know you are confused, but if you believe me, you must follow what I say,” Ling Yan said again.
“I naturally believe you, but I want to know why,” Ye Qingtang said.
She trusted Ling Yan, but how could she easily abandon everything and leave when they were in a fierce war now?
This time, Ling Yan did not reply to Ye Qingtang immediately. There was a silence on the other side of the voice transmission stone.
A long time later, Ling Yan’s voice finally traveled out from the voice transmission stone. “Because you will die.”
Ye Qingtang was dumbfounded by what Ling Yan said.
She… would die…
Ye Qingtang did not have any suspicions about what Ling Yan said.
Ling Yan possessed the Karma Bloodline and had the power of karma. If Ling Yan calculated that she would die with the power of karma, then she…
Would definitely die…
“Does my death have any value to this mainland…” Ye Qingtang remained silent for a while and suddenly asked.
“If you leave, the mainland that you are in will probably be annihilated, and the Ancient You Clan would become even more powerful… If you don’t leave, this mainland may be saved… But the price is that you will die.” Ling Yan’s voice traveled from the voice transmission stone.
“It is also to say that… my death will win a chance of survival for this mainland, right?” Ye Qingtang was calm as though she did not hear the prediction that she would die.
“It should be so. The power of karma can only predict these at this stage.” Ling Yan replied.
Ye Qingtang looked down slightly. Familiar faces flashed by in her mind.
It was easy for her to leave this mainland, but what would happen to Little You Yun, Ye Family, Si Family, Xuanling Sect, and Falling Sky Valley?
Perhaps, Ye Qingtang could avoid the You Ancient Clan’s watch if she left alone discreetly, but it was almost unrealistic if Ye Qingtang wished to bring everyone with her.
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Since Ye Qingtang believed Ling Yan’s calculation, she would die if she stayed.
She naturally also believed his calculation that this mainland would be completely wiped out once she left.
If she left, her loved ones whom she tried so hard to protect until now…
Ye Qingtang closed her eyes and took a deep breath. The next time she opened her eyes, they were filled with determination.
“If that’s the case, I will not leave then,” Ye Qingtang said resolutely.
In her previous life, she lost everything at a young age and had no one to care for. She had tasted such qualms and regret for three hundred years.
In this life, even if she knew she would die, she still wished to protect the people whom she cared about.
Ling Yan remained silent for a moment after hearing Ye Qingtang’s reply. Sometime later, his voice could be heard again, though the usual trace of laughter in his tone was absent this time.
“Miss Ye, other people’s life or death have nothing to do with me. I only wish to protect you and ensure that you are safe.”
Ye Qingtang was taken aback by Ling Yan, and her lips tugged up into a smile uncontrollably.
“Thank you…”
Ye Qingtang looked at the wide sky through the window of the pavilion.
“Ling Yan, my family and friends are in this mainland… If I get lucky and don’t die, I will definitely go to the Eternal Dynasty to rescue you.”
Without waiting for Ling Yan to say anything more, Ye Qingtang switched off her voice transmission stone. She looked at the little white tiger that was sleeping soundly beside her and then kept the voice transmission stone.
Ye Qingtang believed that humans could control their destiny. Her life should be controlled by herself and should not be left to destiny.
Even if she was really going to die in this great war, she would crawl out from hell once again.
Having lived two lives, she had too many ties and people she cared for in this mainland. No matter how dangerous the road ahead was, she would not abandon her friends and family and leave alone.
In this life, she must protect them to the very end.
The wind blew in the dark night. Ye Qingtang remained awake the entire night.
In the early hours of the next day, a young teen knocked on Ye Qingtang’s door and informed her that Gu Yu called her to the main hall.
Ye Qingtang immediately left her room and followed the young teen to Heaven City’s meeting hall.
Many powerful figures in Heaven City were already there, and Gu Yu was seated at the host seat.
Noticing that Ye Qingtang had arrived, many powerful figures looked at Ye Qingtang amiably.
Ye Qingtang’s victory over You Tianhe of the Ancient You Clan yesterday had won a small chance of survival for Heaven City and helped them vent their anger.
“Haha. Miss Ye is here. Quickly take a seat,” Gu Yu said with a smile.
Ye Qingtang nodded and sat on an empty seat at the left.
“Alright, since everyone is here, let’s discuss how to counter the Ancient You Clan’s attack on Heaven City today.” Gu Yu swept a glance across everyone and said.
Upon hearing that, many powerful figures looked at each other and had nothing to say for a moment. How would they know how to tackle the Ancient You Clan’s strategy of surrounding the city?
“Miss Ye, do you have any good ideas?” Gu Yu’s eyes landed on Ye Qingtang when he saw that everyone was silent.
“Senior Gu Yu is the overall General. Our opinions and ideas are not important. Since you assembled us together to discuss the matter, I believe you should have thought of a sound plan,” Ye Qingtang said without hesitation.
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With a light chuckle, Gu Yu nodded and said, “Miss Ye is right. I do have some solutions in mind.”
“Brother Gu Yu, what solutions do you have?”
The injured elderly asked hurriedly.
“Everyone, although Heaven City’s steep terrains make it easy to defend and hard to attack, it will definitely be invaded in no time if we remain trapped. Everything is only a matter of time,” Gu Yu said.
There was a flurry of discussions after Gu Yu spoke. Everyone was also aware of what Gu Yu said, but there were no good solutions.
“So, we have to attack Dragon Elephant City to solve the root problem… Dragon Elephant City is the main city of their team. If we can make an issue in Dragon Elephant City, the pressing emergency will automatically be resolved,” Gu Yu said with a smile.
“Make an issue in Dragon Elephant City?” Everyone was surprised to hear that. Dragon Elephant City was the headquarters of the troop of the Ancient You Clan army surrounding Heaven City. Wasn’t whoever daring to head to Dragon Elephant city courting death?!
“If we can set a fire in Dragon Elephant City… and burn the rations for this Ancient You Clan troop, they will definitely rush back to Dragon Elephant City… By then, rations can be transported from the headquarters into the city…” Gu Yu smiled.
“Mhm, what Brother Gu Yu said is indeed an excellent idea. As long as we can make this troop that encircled Heaven City believe that their headquarters in Dragon Elephant City is attacked, they will rush back immediately!” One of the young powerful figures nodded repeatedly.
“Brother Gu Yu, although the idea is pretty good… the price we have to pay is too great. At least several Yang Lords will have to head to Dragon Elephant City to make it seem that Dragon Elephant City is attacked. However, those Yang Lords would probably lose their lives in Dragon Elephant City then…” The injured elderly commented with a frown.
“There’s no need,” Gu Yu shook his head and said. “We only need to send one Yang Lord and dozens of ordinary soldiers.”
“Do you have anyone in mind then, Brother Gu Yu?” A powerful figure looked at Gu Yu and asked.
This Yang Lord who headed to Dragon Elephant City was highly likely to die, and no one was willing to seek death.
The mission to head to Dragon Elephant City was no different from offering one’s life.
“Brother Gu Yu, do you have any candidates in mind?” The injured elderly asked.
“Yes, I already do.” Gu Yu nodded, and his gaze subsequently landed on Ye Qingtang.
Noticing the situation, someone asked, “Brother Gu Yu, are you planning to let Miss Ye head to Dragon Elephant City?”
“Yes.” Gu Yu nodded and said, “Everyone has witnessed Miss Ye’s skills today. If anyone else headed to Dragon Elephant City, they might not return, but if Miss Ye went instead, there should not be too great of a problem.”
The powerful figures in the hall appeared rather surprised to hear that.
No matter how powerful Ye Qingtang was, it was impossible for her to head to Dragon Elephant City alone and still return unscathed.
However, if Ye Qingtang did not go, they would be the ones who had to head to Dragon Elephant City…
“Everyone, this mission to attack Dragon Elephant City will be handed to Miss Ye. Does anyone have any objections… If anyone thinks that they are more suitable than Miss Ye for this mission, you may come forward as well.” Gu Yu swept a look across the scene and smiled.
However, no one spoke up at this moment as no one wished to go to Dragon Elephant City.
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“Miss Ye, do you have any problems?” Seeing that no one had any opinions, Gu Yu nodded in satisfaction and looked toward Ye Qingtang.
“No.” Ye Qingtang replied.
Gu Yu was slightly shocked to hear Ye Qingtang; he originally thought that Ye Qingtang would not be willing to head to Dragon Elephant City, and he would have to spend time to persuade her or even use his identity as the overall general in the end.
Nonetheless, what Gu Yu did not expect was that Ye Qingtang agreed so straightforwardly.
“Good. Miss Ye is indeed extraordinary. This mission is extremely tough. Miss Ye needs to disguise herself as a troop to attack Dragon Elephant City, and the Ancient You Clan masses encircling Heaven City will definitely return… By then, Miss Ye just needs to retreat, and the mission will be completed,” Gu Yu said with a smile.
Saying it was more than easy, but who could retreat safely when being surrounded by the Ancient You Clan powerful figures…
“I will do my best,” Ye Qingtang looked at Gu Yu and said.
“Miss Ye can select any one hundred soldiers from Heaven City as long as they are not Yang Lords.” Gu Yu added on.
“There’s no need. I am fine alone.” Ye Qingtang refused.
Ye Qingtang’s refusal to bring anyone else aligned with Gu Yu’s intention. “Alright. You can make some preparations and set off tonight then.”
After the meeting ended, Ye Qingtang turned and left the hall.
Late at night, Ye Qingtang left Heaven City and turned into a bolt of light, darting towards Dragon Elephant City.
When she was five kilometers away from Dragon Elephant City, she stopped.
“Come out,” Ye Qingtang said softly.
In the next second, the masses who were supposed to be in Falling Sky Valley, however, walked out from the dark, with the Blood Moon Elder’s enormous body being the most eye-catching.
The root problem of Heaven City was the insufficient number of powerful figures. As such, Ye Qingtang had already notified the people in Falling Sky Valley to head to Heaven City to defend it.
However, Gu Yu made Ye Qingtang pretend to attack Dragon Elephant City today, and as such, she might as well lead the Falling Sky Valley army to completely conquer Dragon Elephant City.
“Mo… ther…”
Little Luo Xue ran out from the crowd and hugged Ye Qingtang’s calf immediately.
Ye Qingtang grinned and hugged Little Luo Xue and Little You Yun in her arms.
Falling Sky Valley was no longer safe. The Ancient You Clan wanted to obtain the full power of the Spiritual Abode and thus had to obtain Little You Yun first. Hence, Ye Qingtang would not let them remain in Falling Sky Valley, and staying by her side was the safest way.
“Eldest Young Lady, we received your letter today and did not head to Heaven City but waited here instead as per your orders.” Daoist Zijin walked forward and told Ye Qingtang.
“Good.” With a brief nod, Ye Qingtang said, “Let’s attack and capture Dragon Elephant City together!”
“Yes!”
Everyone nodded successively and shouted.
The group of powerful figures traveled in the air and flew towards Dragon Elephant City.
In no time, Ye Qingtang and the rest arrived in Dragon Elephant City.
Many powerful figures in Dragon Elephant City were sent to besiege Heaven City, and there were not many powerful figures in Dragon Elephant City currently. Thus, capturing the city did not require great effort for Ye Qingtang.
“Kill!”
At this instant, Elder Bai Kui shouted furiously and took the lead to charge into Dragon Elephant City.
Dozens of Yang Lords, including Blood Moon Elder’s combat abilities, made them an immensely powerful army!
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“There’s a surprise attack. Quickly inform the General!”
A You Ancient Clan powerful figure saw dozens of Yang Lords in the air, and his expression changed drastically. The South battlefield was already in their control, so where did these dozens of Yang Lords appear from?!
“Die!”
With a furious yell, Blood Moon Elder stepped forward and crushed that You Ancient Clan powerful figure with his foot.
“Elder… Elder Yin Fo has mutinied!”
Plenty of powerful figures were shocked when they noticed the Blood Moon Elder’s enormous body invading Dragon Elephant City and killing the You Ancient Clan people.
A huge war erupted in Dragon Elephant City at this instant, with dozens of Yang Lords and hundreds of young disciples within Yin Yang Perfected Lord Fourth Heaven to Sixth Heaven launching attacks under Ye Qingtang’s lead.
There were few people defending Elephant Dragon City to begin with. In just an hour, the Ancient You Clan figures defending Dragon Elephant City were all killed; thus, Dragon Elephant City was conquered by Ye Qingtang.
Sometime later, the You Ancient Clan army finally received the news and rushed back to Dragon Elephant City at top speed.
However, the overall General’s expression changed once he returned to Dragon Elephant City. The city had already fallen and was conquered by that lady who defeated You Tianhe!
“You have a death wish!”
The elderly, who was the overall General of this troop, bellowed loudly. “Attack Dragon Elephant City. Spare no one!”
Nonetheless, just as he spoke, the Blood Moon Elder appeared and stared at the elderly from a commanding position, thanks to his enormous body, which made him look like a giant. “Come and try to attack.”
“Elder Yin Fo…”
The You Ancient Clan was shocked to see the Blood Moon Elder. Elder Yin Fo actually… mutinied?!
In a flash, dozens of Yang Lords floated above Dragon Elephant City with hundreds of Yin Yang Perfected Lord soldiers at both sides. It was an appalling force.
“The South battlefield… actually has so many more Yang Lords?!” The elderly’s expression changed.
Currently, Dragon Elephant City was conquered by many powerful figures, and it was unrealistic if they wished to attack by force especially when the Blood Moon Elder’s combat abilities were overly frightening…
“Haha… Good, you all can conquer Dragon Elephant City and not come out. Wait for us to invade Heaven City!” The elderly had a gloomy expression as he roared in fury.
“Whatever,” Ye Qingtang said coldly.
Since Dragon Elephant City was already conquered, Ye Qingtang would naturally not give it out, and using Heaven City to threaten her was even more of a joke.
For an instant, both parties were in a stalemate, with one party encircling the city from the outside while the other remained in the city.
“Let’s go!”
Sometime later, the You Ancient Clan elderly shouted coldly and led the You Ancient Clan away from Dragon Elephant City.
The people in the city cheered boisterously upon noticing the situation.
After ascertaining that this You Ancient Clan troop left completely, Ye Qingtang headed to the hall of the main city.
The You Ancient Clan left plenty of resources behind in Dragon Elephant City: apart from large quantities of food and water, there were still many treasures stored.
Elder Bai Kui exclaimed in a secret chamber of the main hall, and he subsequently walked toward Ye Qingtang with a jet-black gourd in his hands.
“Eldest Young Lady, look at this!” Elder Bai Kui walked forward and handed the jet-black gourd to Ye Qingtang.
“Heaven Soul Gourd…” Ye Qingtang took the black gourd over and was surprised after inspecting it for a while.
Heaven Soul Gourd was one of the ultimate Dharma treasures of this mainland. It could gather the power of souls and had been lost for a long time. No one expected that it was actually obtained by the You Ancient Clan and was placed in Dragon Elephant City.
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“Haha! Eldest Young Lady, this Ancient You Clan troop left many Dharma treasures in Dragon Elephant City, and this Heaven Soul Gourd is only one of them. Many Black-grade spirit weapons can only be used by people in the Yin Yang Perfected Lord realm. These spirit weapons are numerous, and a portion of them should be ones stolen by the Ancient You Clan from this mainland…” Elder Bai Kui looked at Ye Qingtang and said.
Upon hearing that, Ye Qingtang nodded slightly and said, “Distribute all the Black-grade weapons and Dharma treasures and dispatch some scouts to gain intel on that Ancient You Clan troop.”
“Yes!”
Elder Bai Kui turned around and left.
“Qingtang!”
Just as Elder Bai Kui left, Valley Master Xuanchen and Daoist Zijin rushed over to the hall hurriedly.
“Eldest Young Lady, that team indeed attacked Heaven City by force!” Daoist Zijin looked at Ye Qingtang and informed her quickly.
“Oh…”
Ye Qingtang was in thought after hearing Daoist Zijin. Her guess was indeed right.
“What is the outcome of the battle?” Ye Qingtang asked.
“It is still unclear as of now…” Perfected Xuanchen paused for a while before continuing, “However, Heaven City is easy to defend and hard to attack. Although there are not many powerful figures in the city, it has many natural advantages… If that Ancient You Clan attacks Heaven City by force, it can conquer it, but… they will have to pay a large price too.”
After knowing that the Ancient You Clan troop began to attack Heaven City by force, Ye Qingtang, however, ordered everyone to rest in Dragon Elephant City.
In Heaven City.
A faint light shot into the sky. Screams and roars filled the air.
Many powerful figures arrived at the top of the city walls. With Gu Yu’s orders, thousands of archers released arrows at the numerous Ancient You Clan masses at the bottom at the same time.
“Why is… Ancient You Clan attacking Heaven City by force?!” A flustered young powerful figure asked.
“It’s that Ye Qingtang…” An old elderly gritted his teeth and said, “That lady used some means and actually conquered Dragon Elephant City… and even refused to return the city. The Ancient You Clan lost their headquarters and thus displaced their anger on us… Otherwise, they would never attack Heaven City by force!”
“Humph!” Gu Yu sneered coldly. “Send an envoy to Dragon Elephant City immediately and tell Ye Qingtang to return the city!”
“I’ll go,” said a certain young powerful figure.
…
In Dragon Elephant City, a Ye Family disciple entered the main hall briskly and cupped his fists at Ye Qingtang. “Eldest Young Lady, a Heaven City envoy requests for an audience!”
Ye Qingtang was indifferent and spoke a moment later. “Bring him in.”
Soon, the Ye Family disciple led a young powerful figure from Heaven City into the main hall.
Ye Qingtang had some memory of this young powerful figure.
“Miss Ye, you stirred up huge trouble this time!” The young powerful figure wore an exasperated expression as he walked into the main hall.
With the flick of her sleeves, Ye Qingtang turned to look at the young powerful figure and asked coldly, “Oh? What do you mean by that?”
The young powerful figure snorted. “General only wanted you to create a false image of Dragon Elephant City being attacked so that the rations from the headquarters can enter Heaven City successfully. However, you took down Dragon Elephant City and angered the Ancient You Clan people who are attacking Heaven City by force now. How can you bear such a consequence, Miss Ye!”
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After a moment of silence, Ye Qingtang suddenly snickered from her host seat. “I’m afraid you have misunderstood some things.”
“Oh… misunderstood some things? What do you mean by that, Miss Ye?!” The young powerful figure asked with a frown.
“Firstly, the Ancient You Clan is this mainland’s enemy. Being able to conquer their main city is my capability and my freedom. Secondly, I don’t belong to any camp and only wish to protect the ordinary cultivators of this mainland. When I headed to Heaven City to provide support, I was there as an ally not as your subordinate,” replied Ye Qingtang.
“What did you say?!” The young powerful figure was instantly enraged. “Ye Qingtang, I don’t care what you plan to do. Return Dragon Elephant City to the Ancient You Clan immediately! Otherwise, can you bear the responsibility of Heaven City being conquered!”
Ye Qingtang shook her head as she sized up the young man before her. “People like you are really the product of this mainland’s dark era.”
“You…!”
The young powerful figure glared at her furiously, and his martial aura surged into the sky.
However, before he could take any action, Elder Bai Kui, Daoist Zijin, and the other Yang Lords entered the hall and eyed that young powerful figure coldly.
“This…”
The young powerful figure was startled and extremely shocked to see many Yang Lords in the hall suddenly. How was there still such a force in the South battlefield?!
Could it be that Ye Qingtang could conquer Dragon Elephant City because of this force…
“Young man, I will spare your life today on the account that you are also a citizen of this mainland.”
“Hahaha, Valley Master Xuanchen, if the Ancient You Clan is willing to recruit a lackey, this kind of person will definitely be the first to wag his tail at and surrender to them. Why not just kill him?”
“Forget it… The great war has already begun. Even if they die, it’s better to die on the battlefield,” Daoist Zijin said.
At this instant, the young powerful figure remained rooted to the ground rather stiffly and even did not dare to breathe loudly. There were many Yang Lords in the hall, and it would only take a second for them to take his life…
“Scram off to where you came from!” Ye Qingtang shouted sometime later with an icy gaze.
“Get lost!” Valley Master Xuanchen said with a frown when he saw that the young powerful figure did not move.
“Fare… Farewell…”
The young powerful figure gritted his teeth and left.
Once he was out of Dragon Elephant City, Elder Bai Kui looked at Ye Qingtang and said, “This kind of people truly deserve to die. We conquered the Ancient You Clan’s main city, but he still wanted us to return it to the Ancient You Clan. What does he view us as?!”
Since when was there a logic where one had to return the enemy’s home ground back to the enemy during a war?
Gu Yu and the rest merely wished to protect themselves and did not consider the situation of the entire war; they actually wanted Ye Qingtang to give up on the won victory in order to ensure their personal safety.
How could such a selfish person become a general?!
“Humph! I really don’t know what to say!” Valley Master Xuanchen said coldly.
“We should have killed him just now. He is a scourge even if we spare him.” A Peak Master of Falling Sky Valley commented.
Ye Qingtang shook her head. “What Elder Zijin said just now is right. Even if they die, they should die on the battlefield.”
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“Eldest Young Lady, what should we do next?” Elder Bai Kui looked at Ye Qingtang and asked.
Almost the entire South battlefield had fallen to the enemy’s hands, and only the ancient clan Master’s area was still struggling to hold out. However, they might not hold out much longer, and the South was to be lost…
“Wait.” Ye Qingtang gazed afar as she uttered slowly.
The war had already begun, and everyone, including herself, may die…
Ye Qingtang could not be certain of the outcome, and what she could do now was to take one step at a time and protect Little You Yun.
Two days later, there was finally news from the scouts that Ye Qingtang sent out.
“Reporting! The Ancient You Clan conquered Heaven City fully in half a day!” The scouts entered the hall and informed Ye Qingtang and the rest with cupped fists.
“How is that Ancient You Clan troop?” Ye Qingtang asked.
“There are many casualties. One of the three young talents of the Ancient You Clan died. Heaven City also has a high casualty rate!”
“Continue to get more information!” A glint flashed across Ye Qingtang’s eyes as she waved her sleeves.
“Yes!”
…
Half a day later, the scouts notified that the entire Heaven City had been conquered completely and that Gu Yu and the other powerful figures were fleeing toward Dragon Elephant City at top speed.
Ye Qingtang immediately led the rest to the top of the city walls and inspected the place ahead.
Fifteen minutes later, as reported by the scouts, Gu Yu and the other powerful figures from Heaven City were fleeing toward Dragon Elephant City swiftly like homeless dogs. In no time, they reached the foot of the city walls with dozens of Ancient You Clan figures right at their tails.
“Miss Ye, hurry up and let us in!” Gu Yu looked at Ye Qingtang and said repeatedly.
However, Ye Qingtang did not have the slightest intention to open the city gates.
“Ye Qingtang, what is the meaning of this?! Brother Gu Yu is the overall general of Heaven City. How dare you defy his orders?!”
Several Heaven City figures looked at Ye Qingtang and shouted sternly immediately.
Ye Qingtang, however, snickered coldly. “That is not so. I just feel that your battle has not ended.”
“What did you say?!” Gu Yu’s eyes twinkled coldly.
“Did I not say it clearly enough? You all have not finished this battle. I believe that given your skills, facing ten or so Ancient You Clan figures will not be a problem. Once they are dealt with, we will naturally open the city gates and welcome you all,” Ye Qingtang said.
“Ye Qingtang, how dare you forbid us from entering the city! You’re courting death!” An elderly glared at Ye Qingtang and shouted furiously.
Nonetheless, Ye Qingtang no longer gave any response.
Swoosh!
At the same time, the Ancient You Clan figures had already caught up with them.
Seeing that there was no other way out, Gu Yu ordered with clenched teeth. “Fight it out with them!”
With that command, the Heaven City figures were locked in a battle with those Ancient You Clan figures.
It had to be said that Gu Yu and the rest were exceptionally skilled. An hour later, more than half of the Ancient You Clan figures were slain, though such deaths also happened to Gu Yu’s side. Until the very last minute, Ye Qingtang still did not have any intention to open the city gates.
Ye Qingtang did not take pity on Gu Yu and the others.
In their occupation of Heaven City, when had they truly thought of fighting the enemy? All they wanted was only to protect their lives.
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1189 - Look At The Big Picture_4
In such a critical situation, Gu Yu, as the overall general of Heaven City, did not look at the big picture and instead sent her, who went to aid them, to death out of his selfish desires.
How could such a selfish person defend this mainland? If such generals were aplenty, how could this mainland resist the invasion of the Ancient You Clan? As a general, one should protect the city with his life and fight the enemy army to the end instead of dragging out an ignoble presence.
Since Gu Yu did not know what a general should do, Ye Qingtang would help him fulfill the mission of a general.
There was no reason nor humanity in this war. As long as one could achieve victory, any method was justified.
The outcome of this war concerned the safety of this entire mainland. If everyone did not fight with their lives, defeat was inevitable.
Even Ye Qingtang was prepared to die.
After killing Gu Yu and the rest, the remaining Ancient You Clan figures were jointly killed by Elder Bai Kui and the rest, who were in ambush from the start.
Without Gu Yu and the rest giving their all, Elder Bai Kui and Daoist Zijin would definitely be wounded.
Then, Ye Qingtang opened the city gates and walked out of the city. Looking at the bodies of Gu Yu and the rest who died in the battle, she bowed slightly and muttered. “Thank you.”
Regardless of whether they were good or bad or a friend or foe, when they were still alive, they still made a contribution to this mainland at the last moment.
This bow was not to Gu Yu and the rest but to those warriors who lost their lives in the battle to protect their homeland.
“Listen to my command. All the powerful figures in the city, attack… Heaven City! No one shall stay behind!” Ye Qingtang shouted deafeningly from the air.
“Kill!”
Hundreds of Ye Family disciples echoed uniformly.
“Where are the twelve Peak Masters of Falling Sky Valley!” Ye Qingtang scanned the surrounding.
“General, we are here!”
Twelve shadows bolted over swiftly.
“The twelve Peak Masters are to be in the vanguard. Take down Heaven City regardless of the price. Spare no resistors!” Ye Qingtang ordered coldly.
“Yes!”
As she spoke, the twelve Peak Masters turned into twelve shadows and disappeared from the sky.
“Has the war of this mainland… finally begun…”
The little white tiger shook its head. It jumped out from Ye Qingtang’s arms, and its body enlarged instantly.
“Good timing. Coincidentally, my stored energy is sufficient… I will fight alongside you,” the little white tiger looked at Ye Qingtang and said.
There was a tinge of a smile in Ye Qingtang’s eyes as she looked at the little white tiger. Then, she leaped up and sat on the white tiger’s back.
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A moment later, outside Heaven City.
The Blood Moon Elder’s enormous body was as tall as Heaven City, and he could see the situation in the city clearly without flying in the air.
That Ancient You Clan troop suffered a huge loss in order to occupy Heaven City by force, and this was the best time to conquer Heaven City.
“Elder Yin Fo?!”
Many Ancient You Clan figures’ expressions changed when they saw Blood Moon Elder. They already knew that Elder Yin Fo betrayed Ancient You Clan and joined this mainland…
Although Heaven City had a topographical advantage and powerful figures were unable to fly…
the Ancient You Clan were astonished to see that Blood Moon Elder was still taller than Heaven City by a head.
“Have you seen enough!” The Blood Moon Elder shouted furiously, and his fists were like a giant mountain that violently crashed toward the masses at the top of the city walls.
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