Chapter 192 Peerless City

As soon as these words were spoken, the wine cup in Ye Fan's hand shattered. An invisible killing intent soared into the sky, instantly enveloping the entire Yun Family and causing the bewildered clansmen to tremble in fear.

The brothers Yun Shan and Yun Hao's expressions changed drastically. They hurriedly asked what had happened and why they had suddenly lost contact with Wushuang City.

The clansman responsible for communications was shaking with fear, saying he didn't know what happened either. The connection through the communication Magical Artifact had just been established, and before a few words could be exchanged, the link between the two sides was forcibly severed.

“Forcibly severed?”

Ye Fan's expression darkened even further upon hearing this, because such a situation usually meant that one side's communication Magical Artifact had been destroyed.

If the problem wasn't on the Yun Family's end, then it was highly likely that Yun Li had encountered danger.

Hearing this, Ye Fan could no longer sit still. He hurriedly asked for the location of Wushuang City, preparing to leave immediately.

“Young Friend Ye, don't panic yet. Things might not have reached that point.”

Although communication was currently cut off, Yun Li's life tablet was still perfectly intact, meaning she herself hadn't faced a lethal threat yet. He absolutely couldn't let rage cloud his judgment.

Ye Fan calmed down slightly after hearing this, but no matter how reasonable it was, he couldn't wait any longer. He had to go to Wushuang City personally to find out what was going on.

“Of course. I will send people along with you right away.”

Since this matter concerned the future of the Yun Family, Yun Shan immediately decided to use a flying boat treasure ship. No matter how many Spirit Stones it cost, they had to reach Wushuang City at the fastest speed possible.

“Then I thank the two Family Heads.”

“Young Friend Ye, saying that makes us sound like strangers. We're all on the same side, so don't treat us like outsiders.”

Whether or not it was heartfelt, Yun Shan's words made Ye Fan feel much better. After some brief preparations, the group immediately rushed toward Wushuang City.

Wushuang City was located in Liaoyuan Prefecture, which was adjacent to Canglan Prefecture and wasn't too far away.

However, the two cities were located at the extreme west and extreme east of the borders respectively, which was almost equivalent to the distance of two large prefectures.

Even with no regard for the consumption of Spirit Stones, it would take at least three days to arrive at the fastest speed.

“Yun Li, no matter what happens, you must wait for me to arrive,” Ye Fan thought to himself.

...

At this time, Wushuang City in Liaoyuan Prefecture was a mess both inside and out, as if it had just experienced a tragic, fierce battle.

City Lord Dugu Jin knelt in the ancestral hall without saying a word, his face filled with despair.

“Is Heaven planning to wipe out our Wushuang City lineage?!”

In a daze, the doors of the ancestral hall were pushed open, and a stunningly beautiful female Cultivator walked in.

She appeared to be about twenty-three or twenty-four years old. Her figure and temperament were both exquisite, not at all inferior to Su Ningxue. Her cultivation had already reached the Foundation Establishment Realm, Sixth Level, making her a Prodigy of her generation.

“Father... is the Old Ancestor's injury truly irreversible?” Dugu Meng asked with deep concern.

Dugu Jin's expression turned even grimmer upon hearing this, and he couldn't help but let out a long sigh. This expression clearly explained everything.

“The Old Ancestor's Lifespan was already nearing its end, and this battle has added injury to injury. Even if there were some Spirit Medicine that could bring back the dead and regrow flesh on bone, I'm afraid there will be no miracle of resurrection.”

“Although that villain was also injured, it wasn't serious. In three to five days at most, once his injuries heal, he will definitely return...”

Dugu Meng's beautiful face also turned extremely pale upon hearing this. She clenched her fists, unable to say a single word.

Dugu Meng left the ancestral hall, her face full of worry, not daring to think about what would happen in three to five days.

While her thoughts were wandering, a bell-like voice came from behind her.

“Sister Meng, are you okay?”

Dugu Meng turned around to see a petite and cute young girl. Her quirky and clever appearance was truly lovable to anyone who saw her.

“Little Yun Li, the attack just now didn't scare you, did it?” Dugu Meng said apologetically.

Yun Li shook her head, saying that she had experienced similar scenes before and could handle it.

“Was it because of that Senior Brother Ye Fan you always mention?” Dugu Meng couldn't help but smile.

Although they hadn't known each other for long, little Yun Li's quirky personality was very likeable. The two women had quickly bonded and become best friends who shared everything.

Yun Li had mentioned the name Ye Fan countless times, to the point where Dugu Meng's ears were growing calluses from hearing it.

She had heard the story of Ye Fan slaying a Golden Core Realm Cultivator at Tongtian Peak many times. Although she followed along with exclamations of surprise, she didn't actually believe it in her heart, simply because the matter was too absurd.

Slaying a Golden Core with a Core Formation Realm cultivation—looking at the tens of thousands of years of history in the Central Continent, one couldn't say it had never happened.

However, throughout history, there were only a handful of recorded cases, and the most recent one dated back several thousand years.

She could not believe no matter what that a native from the Southwest Continent would have the ability to slay a Golden Core.

“I'm sorry, little Yun Li. You really picked a bad time to come. Now, even if I wanted to send you away, I can't,” Dugu Meng thought with a light sigh.

Because they had just gone through a tragic battle, Wushuang City was under martial law, and no one was allowed to enter or leave, not even Dugu Meng, the City Lord's daughter.

In fact, this war had been going on for some time, but the Yun Family in Canglan Prefecture simply hadn't received the news.

Initially, the fighting wasn't this intense; both sides were in a state of tug-of-war.

But just today, a traitor managed to sneak into Wushuang City and destroy the protective grand array. The enemy Golden Core Realm Cultivator drove straight in and engaged in a direct confrontation with the Wushuang City Old Ancestor.

After a fierce battle, although they successfully repelled the enemy, the Old Ancestor, whose Lifespan was already nearly exhausted, suffered further injuries and was no longer able to protect Wushuang City.

To prevent similar incidents, City Lord Dugu Jin could only order a lockdown of the city, forbidding anyone from entering or leaving, and even blocking internal and external communications.

Dugu Meng wanted to send Yun Li away, but the matter was of great importance. If news leaked out, Wushuang City would likely fall without a fight.

Seeing Dugu Meng's poor complexion, Yun Li couldn't help but comfort her, saying that the Old Ancestor was so powerful that Wushuang City would surely overcome the difficulties.

“I hope so.”

“Sigh, if only Stinky Senior Brother were here. He would definitely be able to defeat that bad guy,” Yun Li said indignantly.

Dugu Meng had heard similar words too many times. She could only laugh it off and didn't take it to heart, secretly planning to find an opportunity to try and send Yun Li away as a fulfillment of their friendship.

Although the news of the Old Ancestor's injury was hidden as much as possible, those with intentions still picked up on some clues.

After a few days of brewing, panic spread inside and outside Wushuang City, and people had already begun trying to leave secretly.

Dugu Meng had no other choice but to suppress it with all her might, arresting everyone who attempted to leave.

Otherwise, once this opening was made, Wushuang City would immediately collapse.

In the blink of an eye, three days passed, and Wushuang City looked like it was on the verge of a storm.

But the enemy Dugu Meng had imagined did not appear; instead, what arrived was an unfamiliar flying boat treasure ship.

“Flying boat in the sky, listen up! Wushuang City is under martial law. No one is allowed to enter or leave. Leave this place immediately!”