Chapter 917: Can't Even Act

"Boom, rumble..."

Outside the Dragon Emperor's Domain, the twelve sovereigns who had been in meditation suddenly opened their eyes, each one utterly astonished.

"What's happening? Why is the Dragon Emperor's Domain beginning to collapse?" one sovereign asked in a deep voice.

"Impossible! This Dragon Emperor's Domain must be the cave dwelling of a divine path expert. Who could cause it to collapse?" the Blazing Flame Sovereign said, equally incredulous.

All twelve sovereigns had placed great hopes in the Dragon Emperor's Domain; otherwise, even if they had sent people inside, they wouldn't have waited outside for so long.

After all, the Heaven-Slaying Pit only opened for half a year, and every second was precious.

With this waiting time, they could have gone elsewhere to seek treasures long ago.

"The collapse of the Dragon Emperor's Domain must mean something extraordinary happened inside. I'm afraid... our assassins might be in danger," the Shadowkill Sovereign said slowly.

Hearing this, all the sovereigns looked grim.

Especially Si Yin, who bit her lip, a look of despair on her face.

If she lost Ye Yuan, this trip would be almost worthless. This time, the gap between her and the other sovereigns would only widen.

The Coldblood Sovereign noticed this and chuckled, "What's the matter, Sister Si Yin? You seem very concerned about your assassin. Could it be... you've taken a fancy to that pretty boy?"

Startled, Si Yin's face turned cold. "Do you think everyone is as cold-blooded as you?"

Coldblood shrugged nonchalantly, still smiling. "Heh, ten years ago, Sister Si Yin acted alone and got quite a lot of good stuff. Now that the Dragon Emperor's Domain is completely finished, the rest of us have gained nothing. Since Sister Si Yin knows of a treasure site, how about taking us all there?"

At these words, the other sovereigns turned to look at Si Yin.

Last time they entered the Heaven-Slaying Pit, aside from the two sovereigns who fell, the others gained little. The biggest winners were undoubtedly Blazing Flame and Si Yin.

Blazing Flame had obtained his benefits from the Dragon Emperor's Domain, but Si Yin's whereabouts had always been a mystery.

If everyone had gained something from the Dragon Emperor's Domain this time, no one would have focused on Si Yin.

But now that the domain had collapsed and all the assassins might be dead inside, naturally some turned their attention to Si Yin.

Si Yin's face turned icy. "Coldblood, what do you mean by that!"

"Heh, don't you know what I mean? You can't let everyone return empty-handed from this trip into the Heaven-Slaying Pit, can you? If you have good stuff, don't hide it. If we all seek treasures together, the rewards will be different. Don't you all agree?" Coldblood said with a smile, looking very sinister.

"Yes, Sister Si Yin. Your search for Ye Yuan probably wasn't just to enter the Dragon Emperor's Domain, was it?" another sovereign said.

"Si Yin, if you know of any good places, you might as well share them," Shadowkill, who had been silent, spoke up unusually this time.

If it were anyone else, Si Yin wouldn't have cared, but with Shadowkill speaking, she had to take it seriously.

Now all the sovereigns were pointing their fingers at her, making her feel like she was sitting on pins and needles.

"Oh my, a bunch of grown men always bullying a woman. You sovereigns sure are something."

Just then, a lazy voice rang out.

The sovereigns were startled and turned to look, only to see Ye Yuan leading a group of people, leisurely walking out from the direction of the Dragon Emperor's Domain.

The sovereigns were astonished, because those following Ye Yuan were all Si Yin's people.

And... not a single one missing!

"Hmph! Ye Yuan, matters between venerable lords are not for a mere assassin like you to interrupt! I ask you, where are the others?" The moment he saw Ye Yuan, Liehuo flew into a rage.

This fellow had really done him in!

"The others? Oh, they have all given their lives for the venerable lords. Especially Wu He—even as he was burned to death by the great formation, he kept calling out Lord Liehuo's name. Truly moving!"

Ye Yuan put on a sorrowful expression, looking quite convincing. But Shao Kai and the others knew the truth; they struggled to hold back their laughter, nearly choking from the effort.

At first, seeing Ye Yuan's expression, Liehuo almost believed him. But when his eyes swept over Shao Kai and the others, he knew Ye Yuan was spouting nonsense!

The relationship between venerable lords and assassins, though one of subordination, was more about mutual exploitation.

Assassins needed backing, while lords needed people to risk their lives. In fact, assassins often wished for their lords' early deaths so they could take their place.

"You little brat, you dare mock me! You must be tired of living!"

Liehuo was already displeased with Ye Yuan, and now that his top assassins had died in the Dragon Lord's territory, his fury blazed even hotter.

Provoked by Ye Yuan, he could no longer hold back and struck directly at him.

Liehuo reached out, and a black claw formed of killing intent shot toward Ye Yuan.

Siyin hadn't expected Liehuo to attack so suddenly; it was too late for her to intervene. Seeing this, her expression changed drastically.

"Ye Yuan, be careful!" Siyin cried out in alarm.

A flash of satisfaction crossed Liehuo's face. Ye Yuan had provoked him repeatedly; this time, he would kill him without hesitation!

But just then, an even larger claw descended from the sky, striking Liehuo's black claw with precision.

Liehuo's attack was thus shattered.

All the venerable lords changed expression. Before them stood a massive black dragon!

"Slap!"

Ye Yuan slapped the back of An Ren's head, looking as if he were disappointed in a promising student. "How can you be so stupid? Can't even act? Now you've angered Lord Liehuo, and you'll all be in deep trouble!"

Liehuo's face was as dark as water; his heart was about to burst with frustration. But that black dragon filled him with dread.

A ninth-tier black dragon!

That black dragon was none other than Heifeng!

Before going into seclusion, Ye Yuan had asked Siyin for a batch of medicinal herbs to refine pills to help Heifeng break through.

Heifeng had already been at the final stage, just one step away from reaching the ninth tier.

Catalyzed by Ye Yuan's pills, he finally broke through successfully.

Having broken through to the ninth tier, Heifeng's bloodline had fully evolved into true dragon bloodline!

Now, Heifeng had successfully transformed, becoming a true black dragon!

Having completed his dragon transformation, Heifeng looked truly majestic. Feeling the dragon might emanating from him, all the venerable lords wore grave expressions.

Siyin was dumbfounded. She had never imagined that Ye Yuan possessed such a formidable hidden card!

Now she finally understood why Ye Yuan dared to disregard her as a venerable lord. He had joined her faction merely to obtain a spot.

With this black dragon backing him, Ye Yuan's strength was now fully on par with a venerable lord!