Chapter 205: Fight for Yourself!

Su Yulin's face suddenly changed, and his eyes looked as if they would spit fire at Ye Yuan.

Guessing was one thing; hearing Ye Yuan confirm it with his own mouth was another.

Although various signs indicated that the possibility of Su Yishan surviving was already very slim, as a father, he still hoped his son would return safely.

Maybe they really hadn't encountered Ye Yuan in the Boundless Forest and were held up by some demonic beast?

However, Ye Yuan's light words shattered that last shred of hope.

"No way? So the hatred between the Su family and the Ye family has already reached this level! Then Su Yulin's recruitment just now, isn't it a joke?"

"Yeah! No wonder Su Yulin didn't bring his son to such an important occasion today; it turns out he was already killed by Ye Yuan!"

"Alas, this Ye Yuan is really young and impulsive! The Nanfeng family is finished, and Ye Yuan admitting to killing Su Yishan at this time—I'm afraid Su Yulin will fight to the death! Although the Ye family has the upper hand for now, once Su Yusen arrives here, I'm afraid all of them will die!"

If it were just now, everyone naturally wouldn't say that, but the Su family still had Su Yusen, a Condensation Crystal Triple Layer.

Moreover, Nanfeng Yi was clearly doomed, and the Nanfeng family was completely finished.

For Ye Yuan to provoke Su Yulin at this time was no different from seeking death.

"Good! Very good! Ye Yuan, I really underestimated you! For today's big event, I was originally going to set aside the revenge for Yishan. Now that you've admitted it, let's fight to the death today!"

Anyone could hear the thunderous rage in Su Yulin's words.

"Haha, it seems my revelation was a bit too shocking; Patriarch Su is a little unsettled! But... you wouldn't be naive enough to think that my father and I would really leave here, would you? I think you've misunderstood one thing: my father and I stand here today not to protect the royal family's empire, but because of the mortal enmity between my Ye family and your Wan and Su families!"

Ye Yuan's words grew colder and colder, sending chills down everyone's spine.

Strangely enough, although he was only at Spirit Liquid Second Layer, his words made everyone feel pressured.

Ye Yuan's words, at first glance, seemed somewhat treasonous, with a hint of contempt for the royal family.

However, when everyone thought of his identity as a core disciple of the sect, they understood.

They had originally thought the royal family and the Ye family were in the same boat, but now it seemed the Ye family was fighting for themselves, with nothing to do with the royal family.

"Ridiculous! Your Ye family hasn't lost a single hair, yet Yishan has died at your hands. Now you talk to me about mortal enmity—aren't you afraid of being ridiculed?" Su Yulin sneered.

"I can stand here because I am strong enough! Su Yishan died at my hands because he brought it upon himself! Don't tell me you didn't send people with Su Yishan to kill me. It's just that your son was useless and got killed by me instead! And Su Yubai, you ambushed me, a Yuan Qi Sixth Layer, with your half-step Condensation Crystal cultivation—have you no shame? Of course, this matter couldn't be without your precious son Wan Yuan, who set a trap for me, nearly sending me to the underworld! But you didn't expect that I turned misfortune into fortune and achieved what I have today! So... it's time to settle this score!" Ye Yuan enumerated the crimes committed against him by the Wan and Su families.

Wan Donghai's expression changed upon hearing this; he only learned today that Ye Yuan's rapid rise was related to his poisoning last time.

Although he didn't know what happened in between, there was no doubt that Ye Yuan had encountered an incredibly fortuitous opportunity!

In just a few short months, Ye Yuan had grown to the point of threatening Su Yubai. Such an opportunity was enviable just thinking about it!

"No way? The Su and Wan families are too shameless, using so many despicable and insidious means just to deal with a junior!"

"Heh, Lord Ye's character is impeccable; he would never do such despicable things. But given the ways of the Wan and Su families, doing such things is beyond doubt."

"I never thought a Pill Tasting Conference would turn into this. Originally thought it was a conflict between the Su and Nanfeng families, but it ended up being Ye Yuan's revenge battle."

Although Ye Yuan's words were simple, everyone present was seasoned and knew well how much danger and scheming Ye Yuan had endured behind the scenes.

If these methods were aimed at Ye Hang, it would be one thing, but using them against a junior was truly too shameless.

"Hmph! No matter how clever your tongue, you won't leave here alive today! It's about time; just wait to die!" Su Yulin snorted coldly.

As a ruthless leader, Su Yulin naturally wouldn't admit to Ye Yuan's words. But he also knew that the more he explained, the darker it became, so he glossed over it lightly.

History is written by the victors; as long as he obtained the throne, he could whitewash everything and bury today's events in the dust!

However, a mocking smile appeared on Ye Yuan's face, which made Su Yulin very uncomfortable.

"Yes, it's about time! I wonder who will be coming?" Ye Yuan said with a sardonic smile.

...

Earlier, on the official road from the capital to Jianglong Mountain, a group of people was hurrying toward Jianglong Mountain, their steps rushed.

In the middle was a yellow sedan chair carried by eight Yuan Qi realm martial artists.

"Your Majesty, we are about to reach Jianglong Mountain!" a general-like martial artist said to the sedan chair.

"Mm, I know." Nanfeng Yi said indifferently from inside the sedan.

"Ah! What's going on? This... this..." The general suddenly shouted, stammering.

The sedan curtain was lifted, and Nanfeng Yi stepped out, only to see the ground covered with corpses—the corpses of the Great Qin Dragon Guards!

Nanfeng Yi frowned slightly, his expression unpleasant. Those who knew him well knew he must be in great pain.

These Great Qin Dragon Guards were trained by Nanfeng Yi with immense effort, and now they were all wiped out—how could he not feel heartache?

"Who goes there? Protect His Majesty!" the general roared.

An old man came from ahead, hands clasped behind his back, calm and composed.

Seeing the visitor, Nanfeng Yi frowned again and raised his hand to stop his men.

"You are no match for him. All of you, leave. Don't throw away your lives." Nanfeng Yi ordered.

"No! Your subordinate will defend His Majesty to the death!" The general refused to leave.

Nanfeng Yi grabbed him by the collar with one hand and threw him backward, sending the general flying dozens of zhang away.

"All of you, get lost!" Nanfeng Yi roared angrily.

After all his men had left, Nanfeng Yi resumed his calm expression and said, "I didn't expect it to be you!"

"I didn't expect you to be a benevolent ruler. I thought you would use your men's lives to buy yourself a chance to escape!" the old man said with a faint smile.