by D cat
"Yes, but—"
Ye Lingfeng turned to the door and shouted, "Yang Tianrui, come in!"
Ye Feizhang and Ye Xiangming looked outside and saw Yang Tianrui walking in respectfully.
"Your subordinate Yang Tianrui greets the patriarch."
When Yang Tianrui found that he was in the presence of Ye Feizhang and Ye Xiangming, he knelt down without hesitation.
"This?"
Ye Feizhang and Ye Xiangming looked at each other.
They weren't fools, so it didn't take them long to figure out the possible truth. They concluded that Ye Lingfeng somehow managed to make Yang Tianrui their subordinate.
"Grandson, you did well!"
Ye Feizhang nodded in satisfaction, then helped Yang Tianrui up. "Don't worry, Yang Family Head. As long as you don't disappoint the Ye Family, I will treat you well!"
"Thank you for accepting me, Clan Head!"
Yang Tianrui stood up with a smile on his face, but his heart was filled with bitterness.
This time, he had really gotten into a deep mess because of Yang Shi.
Had he know about it before Yang Shi's birth, he would have just shot him on a wall. (E/N:- Talk about a cruel burn!)
CHAPTER 60 - ATTACK LEVEL: INITIAL MARTIAL EXPERT!
"Lingfeng, do you know Su Lang's current location?"
Ye Feizhang looked at Ye Lingfeng with anticipation. In the face of such a big secret, he was more eager and greedy than anyone else.
Who wouldn't want to advance to a higher realm, obtain higher status, and enjoy more wealth and beauty?
Moreover, Ye Feizhang broke through the Martial King Realm forty years ago. That was to say, he had no progress in his cultivation for nearly half a century. He was sure that if he didn't encounter a breakthrough in his cultivation soon, he would simply breakthrough into a coffin!
Just when he was at the brink of death, some weak cultivator with a supreme treasure was delivered at his doorsteps. This was simply an excellent opportunity!
"Grandfather, this grandson is incompetent and doesn't know where he is either."
Ye Lingfeng shook his head and said, "But we do know his identity and appearance.
"Besides, all the ports have been sealed. For now, only entry of foreign travelers is allowed, and leaving the stronghold is strictly prohibited. There are also the terrifying Vicious Beasts outside to worry about. Su Lang will definitely not be able to escape from the Red Maple City stronghold.
"With our Ye family's power, we can conduct a thorough search, and if that fails, we can just put a high bounty on him. One way or the other, we will definitely be able to find traces of him.
"Slowly, we will peel into his defenses and privacy like peeling into an onion's skin. So, you don't have to worry about his location. Unless he decides to stay amongst the Vicious Beasts, we can kill him hundred times over."
"What Lingfeng said is right."
Ye Feizhang's eyes were filled with disdain, and every muscle on his face oozed with arrogance. "In the Red Maple City, no one can hide from my Ye family."
"Heed my command, from now on, we will cease all other missions and plans. From this very instant, all the forces of the Ye family and the Yang family will focus on searching for Su Lang!
"Be careful in your search; don't reveal our secrets. All you are doing is searching for the one responsible for the destruction of Ye family's F-grade stronghold."
"Yes, Grandfather!"
Yes, Father!"
Ye Lingfeng and Ye Xiangming bowed their heads and cupped their fists at the same time.
"Good, go now!"
Ye Feizhang looked into the distance. His eyes reflected the vast sky. "Whether our Ye Family can soar to the sky or not will depend on this move!"
"I will not disappoint you!"
Ye Lingfeng , Ye Xiangming, and Yang Tianrui bowed and bid their farewells.
After Ye Xiangming, Ye Lingfeng, and Yang Tianrui went their separate ways, the general public was made aware of the terrifying sharp claws of the Ye family.
Time passed, and night fell.
In a hotel room, Gold Flame Leopard's E-grade stronghold.
"Ding! Spiritual energy concentration has peaked. Do you wish to break through?"
The sweet sound of the system notification rang in Su Lang's ears.
"Hehehe! I can finally breakthrough!"
Su Lang suddenly opened his eyes, and a bright light streaked across his eyes.
Without any hesitation, he decided to break through.
"Boom!"
The very next second, he broke through. A large amount of spiritual energy surged into his body and surged unceasingly within his meridians. Finally, all the spiritual energy gathered at the vortex in his dantian. Now, the spiritual energy vortex was denser than ever.
"Property Panel!"
With a thought from Su Lang, the Property Panel appeared in front of his eyes.
Name: Su Lang
Race : Human
Qualification Level: Turbid Body
Realm Level: Intermediate Martial Mortal
[Attack Level]: Initial Martial Expert
[Defense Level]: Peak Martial Mortal
[Movement Level]: Peak Martial Mortal
[Endurance Level]: Peak Martial Mortal
[Skill Mastery]: Infinite Heart Sutra, True Lighting Technique (Beginner, Beginner), Thunder Filament Art (Beginner, Basic), Shadow Flower Slashing Sword (Beginner, Beginner), Ghost Moon Saber Technique (Beginner, Beginner);
White Feather Footwork (Beginner, Beginner), (Beginner, Beginner), Immovable Body Lock Technique (Beginner, Beginner), Floating Willow Sword Technique (Beginner, Beginner);
Turtle Breath Body Forging Technique (Beginner, Beginner), Origin Bodybuilding Technique (Beginner, Beginner), The Art of Spirit Rejuvenation (Beginner, Beginner), Golden Body Forge (Beginner, Beginner), Boulder Body Technique (Initial, Initial)
[Activated System Functions]: One-click cultivation (Level 5), One-click martial arts (Level 4), Clone Dispatch Function (Level 4), Performance Boost (Level 1)
"Initial Martial Expert!"
"And all my attributes are at the Peak Martial Mortal now!"
Su Lang felt the surging energy in his body and couldn't help but reveal an excited smile. The corners of his mouth almost reached his ears.
Immediately after, he left the hotel room and arrived at the street.
It was currently night. After working for the entire day, people were now tired and were now just relaxing.
Therefore, there were a lot of people on the street, and it was very lively.
Su Lang casually swept his gaze across the surroundings, and his gaze landed on a building in the center of the stronghold.
This building was a bit special as it was entirely made out of huge rocks. It was tall, sturdy, and majestic. This building was this E-grade stronghold's Defense Prefecture.
"Please don't disappoint me."
Su Lang's lips curled up, and a trace of anticipation flashed through his eyes.
Just as he was about to go to the stronghold's Mayor's Mansion, he heard a cry from not far away.
"No! I beg you. Please let my daughter go!"
"Master Ye Huai, please! My daughter is only six years old!"
"Do whatever you want to do with me. Just please let my daughter go."
"..."
CHAPTER 61 - I WILL MAKE YOU DIE HORRIBLY!
"Ye Huai? a member of the Ye Family?!"
Su Lang's eyes flashed as he looked in the direction of the cries with a sneer.
He saw a group of people dressed extravagantly and they stood in front of a father and daughter pair. They were imperious!
Both father and daughter were quite strong, however they were still at the Body Tempering level. At the time, they were kneeling on the ground, crying and kowtowing.
The young girl looked cultured and lovable, but right at that moment, she looked pale and very anxious. Her petite frame was visibly shaking constantly.
The scene drew
the attention of passersby who watched from a distance, their faces showed a mixed expression of unacceptance and helplessness.
It was very obvious that... It wasn't the first time such incident happened.
"You lowlife, You should count yourself fortunate that our Master Ye Huai is interested in your daughter!
"Throughout the Golden Flame Leopard fortress, apart from the Lord Guardian, who else is more noble than Master Ye Huai?
"If you are sensible, you should give your daughter up for Master Ye Huai's pleasure at once. In the future, you will be rich and prosperous and will not lack anything."
A junior martial artist walked towards the father and daughter with a dubious look and he was looking at them with a sneer on his face.
"No! I beg you please, be merciful..." said the burly man, his voice trailing off.
He kept kowtowing till blood spilled from his forehead onto the ground!
"I have taken a liking to your daughter , that is so much kindness from me already."
A very fair young man walked up, he walked as though he was counting every step he took. He looked condescendingly at everyone around him and displayed extreme arrogance.
The man was Ye Huai!
Everyone fixed their gaze on the fearless Ye Huai. The people around could not help but look at each other with so much worry in their eyes.
Ye Huai's cruel and perverted nature was well known by all. Once that girl fell into his hands, she would definitely die of agony in less than three days!
"No! Master Ye Huai, please! Please do not take my daughter!"
The able-bodied man knew Ye Huai was evil, so he had to protect his daughter.
"Miserable lowlife, do you really think you have a choice? Get out of my way!"
The devious looking junior Martial artist snorted coldly and kicked the burly man away. He tried to grab the frightened girl.
Seeing the scene, the people around looked away and were about to disperse, sighing and looking gloomy.
When it involved someone with such a profound background like Ye Huai, no one dared to meddle in his business.
The powerlessness of the burly man and the despair in the eyes of the passersby fueled Ye Huai's arrogance, making him even more obscene and sinister.
In truth, he had a lot of dirty images already playing through his mind!
Suddenly!
A bright blade with a shinning light descended like lightning, startling Ye Huai. The images in his mind shattered as he tried to return to reality.
And then, blood was spurting out, and a hand severed from its body flew into the sky.
"Ah!!"
The dubiously looking junior martial artist tightly held onto the part of his body where his arm was cut off from, it looked so bloody and he was howling in severe pain.
Just at the same moment, the light from the saber flashed again. This time, the wailing junior martial artist's head was instantly separated from his body!
"Ding! You have obtained ...''
A system notification rang out. All the materials of the junior martial artist had been absorbed.
"Swoosh!"
Su Lang swung his saber, and all the blood on the blade splashed all over Ye Huai and the other men with him.
The sudden turn of events took everyone by surprise and they stopped in their tracks.
"This man dared to kill Ye Huai's men!"
"This is unbelievable, Ye Huai is the brother of Ye Zong, the Lord Guardian yet he dares to interfere in his matters!"
"In a remote fortress, off from Red Maple City, Ye Zong is the Lord of the region, and Ye Huai is the his Second! Whoever dares to go against them is simply asking for death!"
Everyone looked at Su Lang in disbelief, the father and daughter who were still kneeling on the ground were dumbstruck.
"Who are you and how dare you kill my men and humiliate me?!"
Ye Huai recovered from his shock. He wiped the blood off his face and stared coldly at Su Lang with killing intents.
He never imagined that someone would dare to embarrass him in his territory. It was a terrible dent to his reputation.
"Humiliate you?"
Su Lang sneered. "I will not only humiliate you, I will also make sure you die a horrible death!"
When he said those words, there was an uproar among the people and they began to whisper among themselves.
"What a fierce person!"
"Oh my, this person is really amazing. He actually dares to speak to Ye Huai the in such manner."
"It must really feel amazing to be admired by everyone for a while. He will surely be sorry soon. What a pity for such a promising young man!"
...
While the people chattered , Ye Huai could not contain his anger and his eyes became bloodshot with smoke permeating from his entire body.
CHAPTER 62 - TELL ME, HOW DO YOU WANT TO DIE?
"Do you really believe you can kill me? All by yourself!?" Ye Huai asked.
His expression became distorted. "A mere average martial artist like you dares to brag without any remorse?! Aren't you afraid that you will loose your tongue?!
"You should know that, people have held grudges against me in the past and they were even top martial artists, but they all died miserably!"
"In the entire Golden Flame Leopard stronghold, I fear no one and I can destroy anyone from your fortress and that includes you!"
"Ha ha"
Su Lang looked at Ye Huai disdainfully, "not to mention, even if everyone from the Guardian's Mansiom were to attack at once, I will still kill them all!"
"Damn it, how dare you display so much arrogance! You have really looked down on the Ye Family?"
Now, even if you bow a thousand times to apologize for your insolence , I will not forgive you! "
The veins on Ye Huai's face became very prominent with his face full of rage and hatred." Men, get him! I will cut him into pieces and feed him to the dogs! "
Ye Huai roared. The men with him immediately surrounded Su Lang with murderous look in their eyes.
"You overestimate yourself!"
Su Lang looked around and smiled disdainfully.
"Kill him!"
All Ye Huai's men looked at each other and charged forward with sharp swords in their hands. The shinny swords made the people on the street become terrified .
However, the seemingly heavy attack was unimpressive in Su Lang's eyes.
"Ghost Moon, move!"
The smile on Su Lang's face became cold. As he turned his wrist, lightning appeared around his wrist and formed a blade.
"Clang! Clang!"
The sound of blades clashing against each other was heard!
Then, Five broken blades flew into the sky. The men who were attacking Su Lang froze and terror filled their eyes.
Just then, the five warriors were cut into many pieces. There was so much blood from the slaughter, it began to form a visible pool.
The destructive scene from and the power left the people awestruck!
The bustling street became completely silent like a graveyard!
At the moment, it was an amazing scene like a volcanic eruption. Everyone's eyes were lit such wonder.
Then, the people began to chatter.
"This person is actually very powerful, he took out five martial artists with one swing!"
"Heavens, is he really still an intermediate martial artist? How could he be so terrifying?"
"He's too strong, too fierce, too awesome. His combat strength is definitely at the Martial Master level!"
"This Ye Huai has bitten more than he can chew this time! How wonderful!"
"Good one, kill Ye Huai, kill Ye Huai!"
... "
Su Lang's terrifying blade instantly killed five of Ye Huai's disciples. It also dispelled the fear in the hearts of the passersby and stimulated the grudges they held against Ye Huai.
"You, you, you, you!"
Ye Huai's voice was shaking. He looked at Su Lang and then at dead mean on th
e ground. He became frightened.
He had never imagined that his five subordinates would be killed by the young man before him.
Too terrifying, this was too terrifying!
"Next, it's your turn to die!"
Su Lang looked at Ye Huai coldly and asked, "tell me, how do you want to die?"
"No! Dear friend, it was all a misunderstanding... a misunderstanding!"
"My brother is Ye Zong, he is the guardian of this place!"
"I was wrong, let's become friends and allow me go!"
Ye Huai was scared by Su Lang's cold gaze and his legs could no longer carry his body as he kept stepping back.
"I said I would make you die a horrible death."
Su Lang's mouth curved into a smile. "I am a man of my words. I will never go back on what I have said."
"No, please don't kill me, show mercy."
Ye Huai was frightened to death. He trembled violently and the smell of urine permeated the air. He was so scared that he peed on himself.
"Killing would be the greatest kindness I show you!"
"If not, I should cut you into a thousand pieces!"
Su Lang walking towards him with a cold expression on his face. With every step he took, Ye Huai shook with fear.
Such captivating scene got the eyes of the passersby and they began to applaud and cheer.
Suddenly!
"Who dares threaten to hack my younger brother into a thousand pieces? What audacity!"
The voice sounded imperial and was followed by many footsteps.
Su Lang looked in the direction from where the voice came and saw a Top-level Martial Artist with a broad face and short hair, thick eyebrows that danced to the wind, and a pair of small eyes that were narrowed into tiny slits that emitted waves of killing intent.
The man was surrounded by more than a dozen martial warriors dressed in black outfit. They all looked terrifying and it was obvious that they were not to be trifled with.
CHAPTER 63 - LORD OF THE STRONGHOLD YE ZONG
"Brother!"
When Ye Huai heard the familiar voice, his eyes flashed with a look of pleasant surprise.
"It's the guardian, Ye Zong!"
"He's here! Let's leave quickly!"
The passersby who were applauding and cheering some moments ago, were now like preys that just saw a predator. They developed chills and began to hide.
