Chapter 1171: Who Wins, Who Loses?

"Ding!"

The sound of metal clashing.

Ye Yuan's vision blurred; his sure-kill strike was actually blocked by Ji Canglan!

After twenty years apart, the two fellow disciples were now closer than ever.

However, Ye Yuan's expression changed.

The sword in Ji Canglan's hand was also a divine artifact!

"Heh, you seem surprised that I have a divine artifact?" Ji Canglan said with a half-smile.

"Clang!"

Their primal energies clashed, and they separated.

The three Blood Souls all breathed a long sigh of relief, feeling as if they had escaped death by a hair.

"Th-thank you, Holy Son, for saving us! Your subordinate is incompetent and has disappointed you!" Blood Soul said, feeling ashamed as he cupped his hands.

Ji Canglan snorted coldly, "If you weren't still somewhat useful, do you think I would have saved you? A bunch of trash, you couldn't even inflict a scratch on him!"

Ji Canglan had prepared so many contingencies, thinking he could severely wound Ye Yuan.

But who knew that aside from forcing Ye Yuan to reveal some of his trump cards, he had caused him little real harm?

Blood Soul and the others dared not retort and quickly retreated.

With the Holy Son taking action, they were naturally no longer needed.

Moreover, Blood Soul had already realized that they simply couldn't intervene in this battle.

It would be too easy for Ye Yuan to destroy them.

The undying body was nothing but a joke before Ye Yuan.

Ji Canglan toyed with the divine sword in his hand, a playful look on his face. "Back then, countless divine path experts died at the hands of the God Lord. A mere divine sword is nothing to make a fuss about."

Ye Yuan's gaze sharpened as he spoke, "The God Lord you speak of—could it be Kano, one of the Heavenly Demon Gods?"

Ji Canglan laughed, "It seems you know quite a bit. However, the lineage of the Sacred Mother Demon Flower has also emerged. Though she was severely wounded by the divine sword, once she recovers and joins forces with the God Lord, do you think you still have a chance?"

Ye Yuan gave him a meaningful look and said, "Are you... trying to recruit me?"

Ji Canglan did not deny it. "Junior Brother, you're a smart man. You should know the principle of a wise bird choosing its tree. In a war with no hope of victory, why force yourself?"

"Knowing me as you do, don't you think saying such things is a waste of breath? Do you really think I would agree?" Ye Yuan scoffed.

Ji Canglan said, "Times have changed! Since you witnessed the Sacred Mother Demon Flower's emergence, you must know that you have absolutely no chance of winning! Jue Tian still has Jiang Chen, a Return to Void divine realm expert, to assist him. But who is by your side? Now that the divine path is gone, Kano the God Lord and the Sacred Mother Demon Flower are even more invincible!"

Hearing this, Ye Yuan couldn't help but frown.

Seeing this, Ji Canglan continued, "Actually, I was very happy during those days with Master and you. But I had no choice! The hierarchy of the demon race is like that of an emperor over his subjects—a single thought can bring life or death! You may not believe it, but the God Lord sealed my soul within a human soul, so you couldn't detect it. However, over the years, I've been eroded by the human soul. You could say I'm now a half-human, half-demon monster. As for what happened to Master... I can only say... I'm sorry."

"You must know that the ultimate fate of the Son of Destiny is death! So it was with Jue Tian, and so it was with Fang Tian fifty thousand years ago. In terms of great achievements, who in human history can compare to the Son of Destiny? But look—how many Sons of Destiny do you even know?"

Ji Canglan's words were truly moving.

Hearing this, Ye Yuan actually hesitated for a moment.

He did not say things like dominating the divine realm or being the only one, because he knew Ye Yuan was not interested in such things.

Appealing to emotion and reason was the best way to win Ye Yuan over.

However, Long Teng inside the Divine Pagoda became flustered when he saw Ye Yuan's hesitant expression.

"Ye Yuan, the demon race cannot be trusted! This Ji Canglan is ambitious and treacherous; you must not fall for his tricks!" Long Teng said anxiously.

"Junior brother, we have been fellow disciples for five hundred years. To me, a half-human, half-demon monster, those five hundred years were truly heartwarming. But what about Kano? From the day I was born, he sealed me away, turning me into this inhuman form! I can tell you a secret: the Divine Realm's Heavenly Dao is now incomplete, and Kano has lost interest in it. After conquering, he will find a way to return to his own place! At that time, we can rebuild order in the Divine Realm and maintain the status quo—wouldn't that be good?" Ji Canglan coaxed.

Hearing this, Long Teng grew even more anxious: "Ye Yuan! Don't listen to his slander! He..."

"Shut up!" Ye Yuan suddenly bellowed.

Ji Canglan was startled, but then saw Ye Yuan take out the Divine Pagoda and casually cast a few incantations. Long Teng's voice could no longer be heard.

Inside, Long Teng was as frantic as an ant on a hot pan.

But Ye Yuan now had complete control over the Divine Pagoda, and as its artifact spirit, he was helpless.

Seeing this, Ji Canglan felt a surge of joy.

It seemed his persuasion had worked!

"You said he would find a way to return to his original place? What... does that mean?" Ye Yuan asked in a deep voice.

Ji Canglan said, "The demon race is not originally from the Divine Realm! As for how they came here, I'm sorry, but I don't know either."

Ye Yuan frowned in contemplation. This news was indeed earth-shattering to him.

"But... I heard Kano say that they..."

A flash of light, and Ji Canglan suddenly attacked!

He had been talking all this time just to wait for an opportunity when Ye Yuan's attention wavered.

He never expected Ye Yuan to actually submit to the demon race, but he knew Ye Yuan would be interested in the origin of the demons.

So, step by step, he dug a trap, waiting for that single moment of distraction.

In a duel between masters, a single moment was enough!

Still as a maiden, swift as a startled hare!

Ji Canglan's sword strike was incredibly fast!

Even compared to Ye Yuan's Great Teleportation, it was not inferior.

But Ji Canglan didn't expect that at almost the same moment, Ye Yuan also moved!

"Clang!"

"Clang!"

The two long swords crossed and parted with a single clash!

In the distance, Blood Soul and the others couldn't help but swallow hard.

That scene just now was far too thrilling.

Even they had been drawn in by Ji Canglan, thinking that the Saint Son was truly trying to recruit Ye Yuan.

But who would have known that in an instant, the scene would change drastically!

"Blood Vengeance, he... who won?" Blood Soul couldn't help asking Blood Vengeance beside him.

Blood Vengeance shook his head, his face equally tense.

"Pfft..."

Suddenly, blood spurted from Ye Yuan's chest, and he involuntarily knelt on one knee.

"Hahaha... The Saint Son is truly formidable!" Seeing this, Blood Soul and the other two were overjoyed.