Chapter 65: Assassination

The union with Chu Yuyao was nothing more than an alliance between two great powers, each seeking what they needed. Bearing the title of the Heavenly Dao Sect Master’s daughter, she was nonetheless a five-spirit-rooted good-for-nothing with a face half yin, half yang. In his eyes, she was no different than a flawed ornament. Since she was an ornament, she ought to remain quietly in place. Yet her incessant, clinging behavior irked him to no end. Together with Shangguan Yuheng, Yan Jingchen, Su Qinghan, and Ye Cangming, he forced Chu Yuyao to dissolve their Daoist couple contract.

The Legion of Calamity’s combat strength was beyond question, and the ghouls were a prime example of their standard undead sea tactics. Although the Watchers, after rallying, dealt the Legion heavy losses, the outcome remained unresolved.

In gratitude, Ding Feng sat cross-legged atop the Lunar Star, channeling myriad magics, interpreting countless paths, communing with the origins of all heavens, and invoking the purest principles of yang. His teachings were a gift to the two before him, and a transmission of knowledge to Da Niu and the others.

A flash of pride crossed Batu Bulin’s face at these words. Though he tried to remain calm, his delight was unmistakable in his speech.

“To lose from the second to the fourth layer of Foundation Establishment isn’t shameful, is it?” This disciple still clung to some principle, unaware that Yin Feng had already broken through to the third layer.

Li Luo clenched his fists and fell silent for a long moment… Never mind, he should wash his hands first—they were damp, and even he felt unclean, let alone her.

Locke said nothing. From the moment he entered the tent, he responded only with silence. In truth, victory in this battle mattered little to him; what was truly important was the secret from years past.

“So he’s the head of the Kamo family. That’s all for the best—saves a lot of trouble,” Ye Xuanfu murmured to himself.

Suppressing his dreadful suspicions, Ding Feng’s thoughts shifted as he questioned his two incarnations. The world acknowledged him, treating him as a master, gathering boundless fortune for him. By his reasoning, there should be hope for sainthood, yet nothing had stirred.

Ye Xuanfu neither glanced at the look of death nor cared for the howls of the crushed ghost. Placing his broad palm over the wraith’s head, he began to search its soul.

Meanwhile, Ding Feng had already stepped aside, his right hand pointing a single finger at Ma Guang’s heart.

There was none of the modern wariness; so easily did he lay bare all his secrets to a stranger.

A trace of satisfaction welled in Wu Guangzong’s heart. He had already drafted tomorrow’s headline: The hero profession of Necromancer, famed for summoning countless creatures, defeated by ghost and skeleton hordes. Such an ironic ending would surely capture every eye.

Even the dull-minded liches and frost dragons could not help but envy Abaddon’s luck; after all, as leaders of the bone-kin, why should he alone receive the Master’s favor and such immense power?

Now, Wang Linhai was the one in best shape within the cave, suffering only minor injuries, with almost no other wounds.

Perhaps the dire circumstances on the field and Ji Yijun’s menacing demeanor truly frightened the officer. In the end, he chose to turn and run, but his hastily gathered speed could never outpace Ji Yijun’s charge.

He must tell them why he had fallen to such a miserable state, who their true enemy was, and what must be done to change their fates.

Would Liu Jinrong call him for something good? Especially since their relationship was now like fire and water—Liu Jinrong’s smile just now was so fake, he saw right through it.

To keep Gongsun Zan from noticing anything amiss, he had made special arrangements tailored to the man’s character.

Yet, one must admit, there are things in this world more terrifying than death itself.

“Then let’s do our best together. With you by my side now, I finally feel at ease. Before, during the preliminaries and the first round, I had no confidence at all.” Li Sheng’s sly eyes darted over to Gao Chuan as he spoke.