197: A horrifying scene

The midday sun shone on the coastal beach.

Waves surged, constantly crashing against the reefs, forming splashes.

By the coast, an extraordinary figure stood facing the scene.

Behind him were two dejected individuals, glaring with hateful eyes at his back.

"Shen Lian, you want to threaten Immortal Island with such methods? Do you know what consequences you will face?"

Huo Jie reprimanded him sharply.

"I advise you to stop this foolish behavior. The people of Immortal Island will never suffer such humiliation."

Shen Lian gently fanned himself with his Folding Fan. After hearing Huo Jie's threat, he let out a disdainful snort: "A trash who doesn't know that death is imminent and still barks and yelps, what right does he have to challenge the dignity of a strong person?

A mere Immortal Island can only scare ants who don't strive for progress. To Shen Lian, it's just an insignificant stepping stone!"

"You..."

"Sixth Brother, stop wasting words with him."

Ji Yun stopped Huo Jie and calmly glanced at Shen Lian.

"Shen Lian, I hope you don't regret everything you've done today."

"In Shen Lian's dictionary, the word 'regret' has never existed! Put away your ridiculous sermon and patiently await the judgment of fate!"

As soon as his voice fell, the sea surface parted, and the familiar Immortal Boat slowly approached the shore once again.

Shen Lian closed his Folding Fan, and the cape behind him swayed in the sea breeze.

"They're here. Go and meet your own fate."

After Shen Lian finished speaking, he flashed behind the two.

Ji Yun and Huo Jie only felt a numbness in their shoulders, and their bodies were immediately lifted uncontrollably.

The Immortal Boat brought forth gusts of contrary gale, and the moment it docked on the shore, the originally turbulent sea instantly became calm.

The next moment, several streaks of light flashed, and Xu Feifei, Duan Qianqiu, Yi Hanying, and Tang Jue appeared directly on the beach, confronting the three of them, including Shen Lian.

The two sides were three zhang apart. No words were spoken, but Battle Intent already began to vibrate in the air.

"Senior Brother, it's been a long time."

Xu Feifei was the first to break the silence, stepping forward, lightly flicking the cape behind her, and bowing slightly to Shen Lian.

"Still that disgusting face. Where is Shen Chuyun?"

Shen Lian showed no mercy, his opening words immediately extreme.

Yi Hanying saw Shen Lian daring to curse his Junior Sister and immediately wanted to seek justice for her.

But Xu Feifei raised her hand to stop him.

"Senior Brother, it's been so long, are you still unwilling to let go of everything from the past?"

"Are you planning to confess to me for everything you did before? If so, there's no need."

"Senior Brother, you've really changed a lot. The old you wouldn't speak to me in such a tone."

"Can the bitch shut up? I don't have time to reminisce with you. I'll ask again, where is Shen Chuyun?"

Xu Feifei's eyes narrowed, seemingly disbelievingly scrutinizing Shen Lang.

After a long while, she sighed almost imperceptibly.

"It seems my familiar Senior Brother has truly changed."

Xu Feifei chuckled, then said: "Senior Brother, I will return Revered Master to you, but you must promise me one thing."

"What right do you have to negotiate with me? Are you testing my patience?"

With that, Shen Lian's hands, which were pressing on Huo Jie and Ji Yun's shoulders, suddenly emitted bursts of lightning.

"Ugh ah~"

Under the lightning baptism, the two immediately let out painful screams.

Xu Feifei was shocked for a moment, while Yi Hanying and Duan Qianqiu cried out in alarm!

"Release the two Junior Brothers!"

"Stop it, do you hear me!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Lian increased the force in his hands.

"Ah—"

Immediately, screams echoed across the coast, piercing the clouds.

"You can continue talking. I have all the time in the world to waste with you. Why aren't you talking anymore, hmm?"

"Shen Lian, stop it! I'll bring Revered Master to you right now."

Seeing that reminiscing was useless, Xu Feifei understood that Shen Lian had completely changed, and decisively altered her strategy.

She raised her hand, and immediately two Immortal Island women, supporting a pale Shen Chuyun, appeared before Shen Lian.

"Shen Lian—"

Seeing Shen Lian again, Shen Chuyun's eyes were filled with mixed emotions.

When Shen Lian saw Shen Chuyun's appearance, countless scenes of her taking care of his original body flashed through his mind, gradually merging with Su Luoyan's face.

After quickly dispelling the distracting thoughts, Shen Lian pointed at Xu Feifei: "Release her."

Xu Feifei: "You release my two Senior Brothers first, then I'll release her."

"Hahaha, do you take me for a fool? Xu Feifei, after hundreds of years together, I know your character all too well. Breaking promises is commonplace for you. Put away that act."

Upon hearing this, Xu Feifei clenched her fist and suddenly darted forward, grabbing Shen Chuyun's throat.

"Shen Lian, if you don't release them, I will immediately make Shen Chuyun perish. You better not force me!"

But the next moment, Shen Lian's reaction was even more intense.

He directly grabbed Ji Yun and Huo Jie by the back of their necks and squeezed hard.

"Ah~"

Immediately, electric currents surged, and the screams that had just subsided echoed on the beach once more.

"Two lives for one life, it's not a loss! Want to gamble?"

"You!"

Xu Feifei never expected Shen Lian to be so extreme, leaving no room for negotiation.

She glanced at Shen Chuyun, then at Huo Jie and Ji Yun, who were suffering under Shen Lian's torment, and finally chose to compromise.

And Shen Chuyun, upon hearing Shen Lian's words, couldn't help but shed a crystal tear from the corner of her eye.

"Alright, then we'll release them simultaneously. I'll release Shen Chuyun, and you release my two Senior Brothers."

"Are you kidding me? I have two hostages, and you only have one. Two for one, only a fool would agree."

"Shen Lian, you..."

Xu Feifei's eyes were filled with murderous intent. She couldn't imagine why Shen Lian's personality had undergone such a drastic change in just a few months.

"What are you still hesitating for? Who do you plan to exchange?"

The arrogant urging echoed in their ears, unsettling Xu Feifei and the others.

She looked to the others for help.

These few also found it difficult to choose.

The six brothers had grown up together since childhood, and their bond was extraordinarily deep. Although they openly competed for Xu Feifei's affection, when it came to a true life-or-death decision, they would all consider each other.

Giving up any one of them was not what they wanted.

Finally, Huo Jie's voice came: "Island Master, you all should exchange for Fifth Brother first. I'm fine. I don't believe that a mere Shen Lian would dare to lay a hand on someone from Immortal Island."

Ji Yun wanted to refuse, but saw Huo Jie give him a reassuring smile: "Fifth Brother, don't worry, Shen Lian won't dare to do anything to me. After you get free, think of a way to save me. Hurry, don't hesitate."

Ji Yun nodded vigorously upon hearing this: "Sixth Brother, don't worry, Fifth Brother will definitely not let anything happen to you."

Seeing this, Xu Feifei glanced at the others.

Seeing them nod, she responded: "Alright, release Senior Brother Ji first."

With that, she pushed Shen Chuyun, letting her walk towards Shen Lian.

"As you wish."

Shen Lian also raised his palm and pushed Ji Yun over.

Their true Qi was sealed at this time. As they passed each other on foot, they exchanged glances.

Xu Feifei then took the opportunity to whisper something into Tang Jue's ear using a mental technique, and Tang Jue immediately vanished from his spot.

The hostage exchange process was very smooth. Shen Chuyun looked at Shen Lian, who was within reach, with hopeful eyes, unable to restrain her desire to call out, but she held back and silently walked behind him.

On the other side, after Ji Yun successfully reached Xu Feifei's side, he looked at his Senior and Junior Brothers and turned to shout at Shen Lian: "What about my Sixth Brother?"

"Him?"

Shen Lian squinted at the defiant Huo Jie and couldn't help but chuckle.

"Since the transaction is over, those without value should..."

Suddenly, Shen Lian's eyes turned cold, and he turned around, directly striking Huo Jie's glabella with his palm.

Boom~

With a slight explosive sound, Huo Jie's head immediately burst open, killing him on the spot.

Such a horrifying scene occurred so suddenly that everyone failed to react immediately.

"Die!"

As the last word fell, Shen Lian's face was filled with madness.