91: Chapter 91 The Feud Is Over

Wang Sheng's petty scheme had already been seen through by Ye Xuan.

How keen a Cultivator's perception is; any slight movement in the camp could not escape his senses.

Just as that confidant's small movement was about to be completed, a flash of fire erupted from Ye Xuan's fingertip. A thin line of fire darted out like a spiritual snake, accurately hitting the confidant's wrist.

"Ah!"

The confidant screamed in pain as the crossbow bolt fell to the ground, a charred hole already burned into his wrist.

Wang Sheng's expression changed abruptly, but he forced himself to stay calm and said, "Immortal Master, why is this? He is just an ordinary soldier under my command and has committed no fault!"

"An ordinary soldier?" Ye Yi took a step forward, his Killing Intent cold and stern. "General Wang, do you think we brothers are blind? Who was he signaling with that Signal Crossbow in his hand? And those Death Warriors hidden in the shadows outside the camp—that must be your handiwork too, right?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire field went into an uproar.

Guo Zhengning's face changed even more, and he immediately ordered the soldiers under his command to be on high alert.

Wang Sheng's disguise was completely torn away. He simply stopped hiding it, abruptly drew the long sword at his waist, and pointed it at the Ye brothers, shouting furiously, "Since you already know, then I have no need to pretend anymore!

Ye Xuan, Ye Yi, your Ye Family exterminated my brother Tang Wanxiong's entire household. This blood feud is irreconcilable! Even if you are Immortals today, I will drag you down to the grave with me!"

"Kill! Kill these two prodigies for me!"

Wang Sheng roared loudly, and a chaotic sound of footsteps immediately came from outside the camp. Hundreds of soldiers, holding sharp blades, broke through the camp gates and rushed toward Ye Xuan, Ye Yi, and the others.

These Death Warriors were all trained by Wang Sheng at great expense. Each was unafraid of death, and many had even taken some potent Medicinal Pills to make their strength skyrocket, seeking only to perish together with the enemy.

Hearing this, Ye Xuan and Ye Yi didn't expect such an unexpected harvest.

This Wang Sheng actually had connections with the Tang Family.

However, the Tang Family had committed many evils. Wang Sheng's collusion with the Tang Family was an active search for death; they naturally would not be soft-hearted.

"Hmph, just with these trash? You think you're worthy of killing us!" Ye Yi drew his blade, his spiritual energy surging as blade strikes formed like a hurricane.

This was an attack he had modified based on the Black Whirlwind Axe Technique. No matter how crazed those Death Warriors were, they were merely ordinary Mortals. Facing this attack imbued with spiritual energy, they had no power to fight back.

They were all ground into pieces by this powerful whirlwind.

With a wave of his hand, Ye Xuan caused several fireballs to appear out of thin air, flying toward the Death Warriors on one side.

The fireballs exploded the moment they hit the ground, and raging flames swept out. Those Death Warriors screamed as they were consumed by the fire, without even a chance to struggle.

Seeing this, Wang Sheng's eyes nearly split from rage. He raised his sword and lunged at Ye Xuan: "Ye Xuan! I'll fight you to the death!"

He used all his strength to slash at Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan snorted disdainfully, neither dodging nor avoiding. He simply extended two fingers and accurately caught Wang Sheng's sword blade.

Even though Wang Sheng used all his strength, he found the long sword was like it was nailed to an iron plate, completely immovable.

Under his terrified gaze, the sword was snapped directly by Ye Xuan's fingers, and then Ye Xuan delivered a powerful flying kick.

"Pfft—" Wang Sheng sprayed a large mouthful of fresh blood, flying backward dozens of meters and crashing heavily onto the ground.

He still wanted to crawl back up, but he felt an unbearable pain in his chest; his bones were already broken.

Ye Xuan walked slowly to Wang Sheng and looked down at him, his eyes cold as frost: "The grudges of this past year, it is time to settle them!"

Wang Sheng glared deathly at Ye Xuan, his eyes full of venomous resentment: "Even as a ghost, I will not let you go!"

"Then go be a ghost first!" As Ye Xuan's voice fell, a flash of fire from his fingertip sent a fireball directly into Wang Sheng's head.

Wang Sheng didn't even have time to scream before his head was burned to nothingness. Immediately after, his entire corpse was consumed by the fire, eventually turning into a pile of ash.

Seeing that their commander was dead, the Death Warriors in the camp immediately lost their footing, and their morale plummeted.

Guo Zhengning took the opportunity to order a counterattack. The soldiers under his command had morale as high as a rainbow, and they soon wiped out all the remaining Death Warriors.

The entire military camp fell back into a dead silence. The way everyone looked at Ye Xuan was now filled only with deep awe.

The remnants of Scarface's faction, who had previously harbored some hope, were now scared out of their wits, Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering. They lay on the ground, not even daring to breathe loudly.

Ye Xuan scanned the field and said in a heavy voice, "Today's matter was Wang Sheng and that Scarface colluding to cause trouble; it has nothing to do with the rest of you.

But I'll say the ugly words first: if anyone here colludes with traitors, harms the loyal, or acts against us two brothers, they will be your end!"

"We obey your orders!"

All the soldiers dared not be unruly anymore.

After dealing with Wang Sheng, the subsequent military affairs were left to Guo Zhengning to arrange.

Since Ye Xuan and Ye Yi had displayed the strength of Immortals, the soldiers in the army did not dare to say much about them killing the officers.

As for the position of the garrison commander, it naturally fell onto Guo Zhengning's head, which made Guo Zhengning incredibly happy.

Ye Xuan and Ye Yi were arranged by the soldiers into the Cultivator's tent.

This tent looked very tidy. Bedding and other items were all provided, and it was even twice as large as the commander's tent.

It was much better than their previous days.

After arriving here, Yun Yue sought out Ye Xuan and Ye Yi, asking with a smile, "Are you two Fellow Daoists accustomed to living here?"

Ye Xuan nodded and said, "Everything is fine. Thank you for your concern, Fairy."

Yun Yue smiled and said, "Although this place is not comparable to Immortal mountains or jade pavilions, it is quiet. As long as you two Fellow Daoists are satisfied, it is good."

After saying that, she also asked, "I saw that you two Fellow Daoists have extraordinary abilities. I wonder which famous School you are from?"

"My brother and I are just Loose Cultivators, with no name or School," Ye Xuan said, concealing the truth as he saw this female Cultivator probing into their background.

Yun Yue was somewhat surprised. These two men had no School or name, yet their strength was not weak; they seemed to have some talent.

But seeing that their bone age was close to thirty, if they had no School support, they might stop at the Qi Refining stage.

Ye Xuan took a step forward and asked Yun Yue, "Ye Yi and I are both Loose Cultivators and do not yet understand what benefits the Emperor of the Yan State gives to Cultivators. Could the Fairy enlighten us?"

Hearing this, the smile on Yun Yue's face grew even wider, and she explained patiently, "Since you two Fellow Daoists are Loose Cultivators, you should know the bitterness of a Cultivator traveling alone. The Yan State has always been generous toward Cultivators. As long as you are willing to serve the Imperial Family, the benefits are not few."

She paused and continued, "First are the cultivation resources. Within the Imperial Palace, there are many Spirit Stones, Medicinal Pills, Magical Artifacts, and such.

If you perform meritorious deeds, you can even receive rewards directly from the Emperor's treasury. Even some rare Cultivation Techniques might not be out of reach."

Ye Xuan and Ye Yi glanced at each other, a hint of emotion flashing in their eyes. Their Ye Family lacked cultivation resources most of all. The distribution of cultivation resources and treasury rewards were indeed very tempting.

"Secondly is status," Yun Yue continued.

"In the Yan State, Cultivators have a high status. As long as you are registered and provide help to the Imperial Family, your Family can be exempted from all labor service and taxes. Even if you accidentally violate secular laws, secular officials have no right to interfere."

Hearing this, Ye Yi couldn't help but ask, "Then what do we need to do for the Yan State's Imperial Family? It's impossible to enjoy these benefits for nothing, right?"

"What Fellow Daoist Ye says is exactly right." Yun Yue nodded in approval. "There is no such thing as a free lunch. Cultivators who are loyal to the Imperial Family need to step in and help when the Imperial Family has a need, such as when evil Cultivators or Yao Beasts cause trouble."

At this point, Yun Yue said to the two of them, "Since you are Loose Cultivators, if you can join the Yan State's service, you will not only obtain higher quality resources but also be able to exchange cultivation insights with other Cultivators, which is of great benefit to improving your cultivation."