Chapter 657: Showing Off One's Skill Before an Expert

Ye Yuan hadn't expected this Peng Hai to be so decisive, killing without hesitation.

But Ye Yuan knew in his heart that this old fox had only struck because he knew Zifeng was doomed to die today.

Ye Yuan was also extremely decisive; he couldn't tolerate a sixth-order expert like Zifeng living, as he posed a great threat.

Additionally, Peng Hai wanted to use this tactic to intimidate him, to keep him from acting rashly.

But... it seemed he was overthinking.

Could such a trick really intimidate him?

"Zifeng is dead. Can you release the young master now? You should know that even if you kill the young master, you'll be buried with him! Not just you, but everyone here will be buried with him! Including myself!"

If Peng Yun were killed under Peng Hai's protection, Peng Hai would be inexcusable. The final outcome would be Peng Hai killing everyone, then himself.

Ye Yuan squinted at Peng Hai, as if struggling internally.

"I can hand him over, but how do you guarantee my safety? You know, Peng Yun is my only trump card. If you go back on your word after I release him, I'll still be at your mercy, right?" Ye Yuan said.

Seeing Ye Yuan seem to waver, Peng Hai was overjoyed inside.

Still too young, after all. Though decisive and intelligent, a little scare revealed his weakness.

But Peng Hai didn't show it on his face. He said seriously, "That's easy. I can swear a Heavenly Dao oath. Will that put you at ease?"

Hearing this, Ye Yuan's expression relaxed slightly. He said, "Swear the oath first, then we'll talk!"

Seeming eager to save his master, Peng Hai didn't hesitate and directly swore the oath: "I, Peng Hai, swear by the Heavenly Dao that as long as Ye Yuan releases Young Master Peng Yun, I, Peng Hai, will not kill him! If I break this oath, may the Heavenly Dao punish me!"

After speaking, Peng Hai looked at Ye Yuan and said, "Well, can you rest assured now?"

Ye Yuan nodded slightly, as if finally trusting Peng Hai.

Just as he was about to hand Peng Yun over to Peng Hai, Xiong Zhan suddenly shouted, "Ye Yuan, don't trust him! This guy definitely has bad intentions!"

Peng Hai hadn't expected Xiong Zhan to interfere at this moment. His face darkened. "Xiong Zhan, don't slander me! I've already sworn a Heavenly Dao oath. What more do you want? Do you want me to kill myself to satisfy you?"

Xiong Zhan was momentarily speechless, unable to find words to refute.

He only felt something was off and wanted to warn him. But when pressed, he couldn't say what was wrong.

After all, the Bear clan's brains weren't the sharpest.

Ye Yuan just smiled faintly. "Senior Peng Hai has sworn a poisonous oath and killed Zifeng. Of course, he can be trusted. Catch!"

With that, Ye Yuan gently pushed Peng Yun toward Peng Hai.

Peng Hai caught the unconscious Peng Yun lightly, and his face instantly turned grim.

He handed Peng Yun to the young man behind him and sneered, "Heh, you're still too young, trusting so easily! Anyone who dares harm Young Master Peng Yun—everyone here today except Ye Yuan must die!"

Peng Hai was a big shot in his own right; when had he ever been so threatened?

He wished he could kill Ye Yuan on the spot, but bound by the Heavenly Dao oath, he dared not act.

Hearing this, Ye Yuan's expression changed. "Senior, you've sworn a Heavenly Dao oath. How can you break it?"

Peng Hai laughed loudly. "Young man, I only said I wouldn't kill you, not that I wouldn't hurt you! As long as I don't kill you and just capture you to torture slowly, the Heavenly Dao oath won't impose punishment, hahaha..."

Delighted with his cleverness, Peng Hai laughed heartily, not noticing the cold smile flickering at the corner of Ye Yuan's mouth.

The laughter gradually subsided. Peng Hai said murderously, "Boy, face your fate!"

Peng Hai's terrifying aura erupted, causing everyone's face to change, including Xiong Zhan's.

But at that moment, a scream broke the eerie atmosphere. Peng Hai's aura abruptly ceased, vanishing without a trace, and the pressure on everyone suddenly lifted.

The scream, of course, came from Peng Yun.

Seeing this, Peng Hai's expression changed drastically!

"Boy, what did you do to him!" Peng Hai demanded.

Ye Yuan smiled. "I gave you a chance, but you didn't know how to take it. This time, I went easy on him; his injury can still be treated. But... there won't be a next time!"

By the end, Ye Yuan's tone gradually turned cold, murderous intent seething.

How could such petty tricks from Peng Hai fool Ye Yuan?

This kind of loophole in the Heavenly Dao oath had long been played out in the Divine Realm. Peng Hai trying to fool him with such a cheap trick was simply asking for death.

Ye Yuan and Xiao Huo were already connected in spirit. Earlier, Ye Yuan had injected a wisp of Xiao Huo's clone into Peng Yun's meridians.

Whenever Ye Yuan wished, he could take Peng Yun's life.

So whether Peng Yun was in Ye Yuan's hands or not made no difference.

Peng Hai had taken Peng Yun back, thinking he had fooled Ye Yuan, but he was actually being toyed with in the palm of Ye Yuan's hand.

As long as Peng Yun didn't die, no matter how furious Peng Hai was, he had to swallow it!

"You! Fine, boy! Fine, Dragon Lord! I'll remember today's matter. Don't ever fall into my hands! Let's go!"

With that, Peng Hai turned and left without looking back, taking Peng Yun with him.

After Peng Hai left, the Violet Flood Dragon clan scattered like birds and beasts.

They had already betrayed the Dark Demon Tiger clan and could no longer be accepted by the Thousand Mountain Roc clan. From now on, they would have to find a place to lie low and survive.

Xiong Zhan came to Ye Yuan's side, looking at him with awe in his eyes!

Yes, a sixth-order expert felt something called awe toward a fourth-order Soul Sea realm martial artist!

Today's events had been too tumultuous. Xiong Zhan had been prepared for his entire clan to die.

But this fourth-order young man, relying on his own strength, had turned the tide when all seemed lost—truly heaven-defying!

The entire Blaze True Yang Bear clan owed their survival to Ye Yuan!

Counting Ye Yuan's earlier help in removing his fire poison, within a single day, Ye Yuan had saved him, a sixth-order expert, twice!

This debt of gratitude was enormous.

"Xiong Zhan, on behalf of the entire Blaze True Yang Bear clan, thanks the Dragon Lord!"

Xiong Zhan came before Ye Yuan and bowed deeply.

Ye Yuan helped Xiong Zhan up and said with a smile, "Chief Xiong Zhan, no need to be polite. I'm not the Dragon Lord. I had no choice but to impersonate one earlier."

Xiong Zhan said in surprise, "You possess pure dragon blood and have a reverse scale on you. How could you not be the Dragon Lord?"

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "If I am, I am; if I'm not, I'm not. Why would I pretend? Well, this matter is settled. I should be on my way to the Dark Demon Tiger clan."