Chapter 719: Ye Tianling, Must Die

From Liu Xu’Er’s perspective, how could Ye Tianling possibly survive this?

Reality was too cruel. He had provoked the Ten Great Celestial Pride, who were immensely powerful in their own right. Moreover, the factions behind them were astonishingly influential! And the Dragon Race, in its current state, was already in decline...

"Of course I wouldn’t take Tianshu’s words seriously, because I am Ye Tianling, and I am also Tianshu!"

As Ye Tianling spoke, his body flickered, and a figure separated from him.

It was none other than his Dao Body, Tianshu.

Then, with another flicker, a second figure emerged, identical to Ye Tianling in every way—another Ye Tianling.

"This is my Cultivation Technique, the art of One Qi and the Three Pristine Ones. It allows me to have two Dao Bodies."

Ye Tianling explained.

He felt he finally had to give Liu Xu’Er an explanation regarding the matter of Tianshu.

He wouldn’t deign to explain himself to any enemy, but family—or friends—were an exception.

And Liu Xu’Er, by urging him to retreat at a time like this, had already gratified him. ’Coming forward to help her wasn’t a waste after all.’

Liu Xu’Er was stunned.

In fact, Ji Yun and the others were also somewhat taken aback.

Ji Xian, in particular, was alarmed.

He had never imagined that Ye Tianling was actually Tianshu!

Although he didn’t think much of Tianshu’s power level, he knew Tianshu’s Battle Power was heaven-defying.

A multiple Ancient Divine Body Physique like this, one that could rival a Daoist Ancestor, was the mark of an existence comparable to a Divine Son!

What’s more, Tianshu had been directly granted the title of ’Tianshu Divine Son.’ A Divine Son-Level Talent like that, acknowledged by a Daoist Ancestor-Level existence, proved that his strength was by no means an empty boast.

"No wonder you’re so arrogant. So, you possess the foundation and resources of two Worlds. But what’s your background in the Soul Burial Starry Sky? Are you famous? And you still dare to be so insolent before my Ji Family? Are you aware that my Ji Family is one of the Dominators who preside over the core changes of the Buried Soul Star Domain?"

Ji Yun’s tone was sharp. As he spoke, he glanced at Ji Xian and said, "Let Liu Xu’Er go."

Although Ji Xian was unwilling, he remained hesitant and didn’t release her immediately.

Ye Tianling’s Profound Ice Cold Iron Rod shot straight toward Ji Hui’s head, smashing down with a brutal blow.

The Profound Ice Cold Iron Rod erupted in a flash of bloody light. It pierced her from above and exited through the "canyon" below, running her completely through.

Ji Hui’s Three Souls and Seven Spirits suffered a terrifying impact, and her pure body was violated in that instant.

"Ye Tianling!"

Ji Xian, Ji Yun, Ji Nan, and Ji Yuan all looked on with frenzied eyes, which had turned completely crimson.

"Two breaths. Release Liu Xu’Er, or Ji Hui dies!"

Ye Tianling said coldly.

Ji Hui was now half-crippled, beaten into a pathetic, bloody mess.

Although she had already recovered some, her condition was still utterly miserable.

"I’ll kill Liu Xu’Er."

Ji Xian raged.

"Go ahead."

Ye Tianling said.

At that moment, Liu Xu’Er truly understood that Tianshu was Ye Tianling.

His appearance as Tianshu in the area where Sima Xuyan was had been too much of a coincidence.

And then for Tianshu to go looking for Ye Tianling and find him so ’coincidentally’—wasn’t that strange?

Especially since some of Ye Tianling’s behaviors were so similar to Tianshu’s...

Liu Xu’Er’s gaze was incredibly complex now, her eyes shimmering with intricate, indecipherable traces of tears.

As for death?

She wasn’t afraid of it!

"Ye Tianling, you’re insane! You’re a Great Demon!"

"Ye Tianling, how could you humiliate Ji Hui Fairy like that!"

"Ye Tianling, how could you! How could you do such a thing!"

...

Female Cultivators like Qianyu, Duan Cangyue, and other Divine Maiden-Level experts all furiously rebuked him.

Just then, filled with extreme fury, Ji Xian reached out and shoved Liu Xu’Er toward Ye Tianling.

Ye Tianling’s eyes were ice-cold, and his face showed no trace of fear. "You all think so highly of yourselves, so high and mighty. When Ji Xian captured Liu Xu’Er to use her for Absorption and treat her as a slave, where were your protests then? What, now that I’m treating Ji Hui the same way, I’ve suddenly struck a nerve? Now you’re flying into a rage?"

Ye Tianling’s tone was mocking.

But at that moment, Ji Yun and the others completely ignored Ye Tianling’s words. As Liu Xu’Er flew toward him, they were already brewing a boundless killing intent. ’Ye Tianling must die!’

Ye Tianling ignored all of this.

He knew it wasn’t having Ji Hui in his hands that guaranteed his survival in front of these people.

It was the exact opposite.

With Liu Xu’Er in their hands, he was the one who had to be cautious and couldn’t go all out!

He had held back because he was afraid that if he did attack, he couldn’t guarantee Liu Xu’Er’s survival amidst the resulting Void Turbulence.

Under these circumstances, although Liu Xu’Er was at the Realm of Nine Transformations of Void Realm and had condensed a Hundred Battle Power Dao Patterns, she stood no chance of contending with a Divine Son-Level prodigy who possessed the resources and foundation of two Worlds.

Forget about blocking an attack—Ye Tianling could kill Liu Xu’Er right now with a single glance.

That was the gap between them.

In the face of such a gap, other lives were like ants—incredibly fragile, unable to withstand a single blow.

As Liu Xu’Er flew over, Ye Tianling waved his hand. A ripple of energy swept out, and she soon landed within the Netherworld Array Ye Tianling had set up.

Inside the Array, the Origin Energy was abundant.

After landing inside, Liu Xu’Er immediately felt greatly replenished.

But at this moment, she couldn’t bring herself to absorb these benefits. Instead, she watched Ye Tianling with tear-filled eyes, every teardrop reflecting her deep worry.

"Tianling... I’m really not worth it. I know you became Tianshu to save me, but why... why did you have to admit it? Now you’ve put yourself in a hopeless situation."

Liu Xu’Er choked back a sob.

Ye Tianyun, however, didn’t speak or continue her Cultivation. She walked over to Liu Xu’Er, hugged her gently, and said, "Don’t worry. My brother is very strong."

’It was all she could say, all she could do was hope that Ye Tianling was stronger than Ji Yun and the others.’

"You have your person back, so where is Ji Hui? Don’t tell me you plan to keep her hostage, make us let you leave, and only then release her?!"

Ji Yun said coldly.

Before Ye Tianling could answer, Qianyu and the other female prodigies couldn’t help but speak out in disdain and anger.

"Shameless!"

"Despicable coward! You’re going back on your word!"

"A disgrace to the Dragon Race!"

"How could the Dragon Race produce such a bastard!"

Their words only made the scene even more deathly silent.

The Cultivators who had witnessed Ye Tianling’s brutality didn’t dare to speak.

And the Cultivators who knew the terror of the Ten Great Celestial Pride also didn’t dare to speak.

But at that moment, even as the female prodigies were cursing him, Ye Tianling waved his hand, sending a stream of Origin Energy to sweep over Ji Hui.

"WUUUMMM—"

Cyan Origin Energy flowed around Ji Hui’s body, and the effect of a Nirvana Rebirth bloomed over her.

Her injuries began to heal at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Within the span of a breath, she had recovered completely.

At the same time, Ye Tianling waved his hand and pushed, sending Ji Hui flying toward Ji Yun and his group.

"You think this means I’ll let you go?!"

Seeing Ji Hui return, Ji Xian’s voice immediately turned savage.

His killing intent was palpable, his aura berserk. He had fallen into a frenzied state, bent on an Absolute Kill.

As for the many female prodigies who had assumed Ye Tianling would go back on his word, they were completely stunned. Their curses died in their throats, as if they had just been slapped across the face.

Not only had Ye Tianling not fled or kept his hostage, but he had also healed Ji Hui with a mere wave of his hand.

"Alright. I’ll give you a chance. Come at me together!"

Ye Tianling waved his hand, condensed a Primordial Rune, and continued to activate the altar.

Then, in an indifferent tone, he spoke, ignoring the Ten Great Divine Sons and Goddesses as he challenged all ten of them to a fight.