Chapter 614 - 621: The Snake Yin Flower’s First Show of Might

Meanwhile, Gong Ye also noticed something was wrong with the monsters.

His injuries had mostly healed by now, allowing him to easily conceal himself in his surroundings and go undetected.

Gong Ye sneered inwardly when he learned that the Snake Clan and the Peacock Clan were still relentlessly hunting for him.

’Catch me? With that motley crew?’

’What a fool’s dream!’

Gong Ye paid them no mind, his thoughts consumed by plans for revenge.

But now, looking at the monster in his grasp, a bold idea formed in his mind.

’Everyone is searching for these monsters,’ he thought. ’If I can tame them, they could become a powerful weapon in my arsenal.’

’Then, the Snake Clan and the Peacock Clan will regret ever treating me like this.’

Therefore, he wasn’t in a hurry to seek revenge on Song Wanning. Instead, he chose to take the monster with him and search for more of its kind.

Before long, he actually managed to find a monster lair.

After all, he was familiar with most parts of the Demon Realm. Coupled with his vast Divine Soul and the help of the monster he’d captured, finding the others wasn’t so difficult.

Facing the swarm of monsters, Gong Ye took out a rather peculiar-looking pouch.

The pouch emanated a hazy glow, its surface flickering with faint patterns. Upon closer inspection, they were clearly the markings of snakeskin.

It was the skin he had shed when he transformed into a flood dragon.

After being refined, it had become a Magical Treasure capable of containing living creatures. It was perfect for the current situation.

His objective differed from Song Wanning’s. She aimed to destroy, while he aimed to capture, which made his task much easier.

Soon, Gong Ye had captured over a hundred monsters.

But the number of remaining monsters was still staggering. Gong Ye darted about, simultaneously capturing them and defending himself as best he could.

Just then, Song Wanning’s avatar was passing by in the distance. She suddenly heard the monsters’ chittering, and her expression grew taut as she slowed her pace.

She extended her Divine Sense to investigate and was surprised to find Gong Ye.

Seeing the familiar figure, Song Wanning’s brow furrowed. Almost without a second thought, she took out a Communication Talisman, crept closer, and began recording the unfolding scene.

She made sure to focus on the image of a monster perched on Gong Ye’s shoulder.

To avoid detection, she applied several Concealing Breath Talismans to herself, minimizing her presence.

Besides, Gong Ye was preoccupied, so it would have been difficult for him to notice her anyway.

Song Wanning’s gaze was fixed on the monster on his shoulder. No matter how she looked at it, the creature seemed to be completely under his control, just like a Spirit Pet.

Her mind immediately began to race. She had been looking for an excuse to deal with Gong Ye, and he had just handed one to her on a silver platter.

First, she sent the recorded footage to Luo Hantian, telling him to spread the news immediately.

This was the perfect opportunity to utterly ruin Gong Ye’s reputation.

After sending the message, a mischievous smile played on Song Wanning’s lips as she took out the Snake Yin Flower she had acquired before.

The moment the flower appeared, an overwhelming sense of sorrow began to radiate outward.

It was an imperceptible wave of energy, impossible to detect by normal means.

Soon, the waves reached the swarm of monsters.

The once-ferocious monsters were overcome by an uncontrollable sadness. Their movements slowed as they seemed to desperately fight against the feeling.

But the energy wave was too powerful. Soon, some monsters could no longer resist. They raised their sharp claws and dug viciously into their own chests.

They tore out their own hearts, instinctively stuffed them into their mouths, and devoured them in a few chews.

Then, as if realizing what they had done, they tumbled out of the sky, falling silent and still.

The monsters fell in waves, a rain of blood filling the air in a gruesome spectacle.

However, despite having evolved the bloodline of a flood dragon, Gong Ye was still fundamentally a member of the Snake Clan.

And since the Snake Yin Flower was the bane of the Snake Clan, its effect was now at its most potent.

Gong Ye, as if in a trance, suddenly struck his own chest with his palm.

The protective divine light around his body immediately activated, snapping Gong Ye out of his stupor. But the blow had already landed, sending him flying backward.

"PFFT—"

He sprayed a mouthful of blood. Just as his mind cleared, the terrifying emotion washed over him again, giving him no chance to react.

He had been trying to deal with the monsters, but his own actions had uncontrollably turned against him.

The frustration Gong Ye felt was immense.

A thought struck him, and he quickly spread his Divine Sense outward. Sure enough, he spotted Song Wanning.

"You again—"

Gong Ye glared at Song Wanning, gnashing his teeth as rage surged within him.

’This persistent pest of a bitch, why is she everywhere I go?’

’And what kind of damnable trick is she using to control my emotions?’

Seeing that she had been discovered, Song Wanning remained completely unfazed and stepped out calmly.

"Fancy meeting you here, Your Majesty, the Demon King!"

She flashed Gong Ye a brilliant smile, then joined the fray in the next instant.

Her Longsword slashed out as the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder descended. In the blink of an eye, she had unleashed several attacks in quick succession.

Ordinarily, Song Wanning’s attacks wouldn’t have had much of an effect on Gong Ye.

But today, under the influence of the Snake Yin Flower, he was completely off his game.

It took only a few moves for Song Wanning to injure him.

He had just barely managed to suppress the suicidal impulse when he was struck by a powerful bolt of lightning.

It was an utterly miserable sight.

Hearing the sounds of his suffering, Song Wanning couldn’t help but let a wicked smile spread across her face.

Then, she redoubled her efforts, attacking with even greater gusto.

With the Snake Yin Flower’s help, everything was much simpler.

’No wonder the Clan Leader specifically sent me to find this,’ she thought. ’It really is the Snake Clan’s bane.’

’Only...’

Song Wanning’s eyes narrowed. ’From the moment the Clan Leader assigned this task, he had already given up on She Jiu.’

’He knew that obtaining the Snake Yin Flower would induce pessimistic thoughts, yet he needed someone competent enough to retrieve it...’

’So, from the very beginning, the Clan Leader was prepared. He wouldn’t have been surprised even if She Jiu had died.’

’Since that’s the case, there’s no need for me to return under the identity of She Jiu.’

At this thought, Song Wanning’s attacks became even more ruthless. In less than a quarter of an hour, she had severely wounded Gong Ye, forcing him to flee in a pathetic state.

Gong Ye knew things would end badly if this continued. He was furious but helpless.

In the end, he had no choice but to abandon the monsters he had captured. He used his ultimate life-saving technique and, with a WHOOSH, vanished from sight.

This was his life-saving technique. It could only be used a total of five times. After today, he only had one use left!