Published: March 8, 2025
“Why didn’t they stop us?”
This question puzzled both of them!
They almost spoke the words in unison, then both looked at each other with confusion on their faces.
Following that, they simultaneously smiled wryly: “So you also don’t know.”
The two said this at the same time again.
Then, they both laughed heartily.
Just a moment ago, they were still scheming against each other, but now, having gone through a life-and-death chase together and successfully escaping through cooperation, there was a feeling in both their hearts.
It seemed the hostility they felt had lessened somewhat.
People are like this; after experiencing extreme danger, they instinctively feel a deep sense of kinship with those around them—even if they are enemies.
But this moment of goodwill is the most precious thing in the world.
“Although I don’t know, there’s definitely no reason for them to let us go.” Chu Yang smiled as he analyzed: “Their sudden unusual behavior must be… encountering some irresistible force… Brother Ye, could it be that your family’s Ancestral Patriarch is here? Is it he who intervened and stopped the four fifth rank supremes?”
Ye Zui pondered for a moment and said, “Impossible. If it really was a silent restraint on the four fifth rank supremes who were fully preparing their energy and spirit… about to launch an attack, I’m afraid my family’s Ancestral Patriarch wouldn’t possess the cultivation level to be so understated.”
Chu Yang responded with an “Oh.” His heart grew increasingly puzzled: Who in the world possesses such a cultivation level?
He recalled what Zixie Qing had said before leaving: The experts who have fought against Nine Heavens...
A thought stirred in Chu Yang’s mind: Could there be a hidden master here? But… why would this master want to help us?
“Let’s not think about these matters. If someone truly saved us, they must have their motives. Since there are motives, we can just wait and see.” Ye Zui chuckled, comfortably stretching his legs as he sat down.
Chu Yang felt a bit of admiration in his heart: This guy, apart from being ruthless, doesn’t seem like a human at all; in terms of mentality, he seems to have quite an open mind.
“We’ve fought through adversity together, but I still don’t know your name.” Ye Zui revealed a slight smile on his cold face and lowered his head to tend to his wounds deftly.
“Me? My name will scare you!” Chu Yang chuckled.
“Scare me?” Ye Zui burst into laughter: “Even if you say you’re the Law Sovereign, I wouldn’t be surprised!”
“I’m called Chu Yang! They all call me the otherworldly demon!” Chu Yang grinned: “Isn’t that name particularly scary?”
Ye Zui laughed heartily: “If you’re the otherworldly demon, then I’m the supreme ruler of Nine Heavens Pavilion. What a ridiculous joke.”
Chu Yang chuckled: “Looks like there are still quite a few sensible people in this world.”
Ye Zui snorted. “Actually, this is how it is in the human world. Who told you to offend the rulers? If the Law Sovereign says you’re the otherworldly demon, apart from some ignorant fools who might believe it, do you think the nine great clans and the enforcers will believe it? But it doesn’t matter if they don’t believe; they’ll still shout that slogan to catch you!”
“It’s like a country; if you offend the emperor, and he casually claims you’re a traitor, the whole world will hunt you down. What can you do?”
“We don’t believe you’re the otherworldly demon, but if the Law Sovereign says so, then you must be! There’s no questioning it! None of the nine great clans wants to offend the Law Sovereign, so they have to follow and catch you! That’s all there is to it.”
“Today, you and I share a common plight; I won’t go after you. But tomorrow, when I return to my family and see you again, I will still catch you under the banner of the otherworldly demon, then gain benefits for my Ye Family from the Law Sovereign! Do you understand?”