Chen Yi, who had just come to his senses, was about to use his Near and Far Divine Power to rush outside Youdu City. However, before he could leave, a voice sounded in his ear: "Brother Chen Yi, I didn’t expect you to be here as well." It was none other than Qiu Yangming, who had just visited him that day to apologize. Chen Yi looked towards him, his eyes slightly narrowed, his mind racing, vaguely realizing that something must have happened to his senior sister. "Mr. Qiu, what do you intend to do by appearing so abruptly?" "What are you saying, little brother? I just happened to meet Daoist Meng Yao here. I originally wanted to ask if you were free to join us for a drink," Qiu Yangming said with a natural smile: "Come, come, come, chance encounters are better than arranged ones. Daoist Meng Yao will be here soon, let’s go to the tavern and sit while we wait." Saying this, he stepped forward, reaching out to pull Chen Yi along. Chen Yi took a step back to dodge, looking at him deeply, "Next time, I have something else to attend to." Qiu Yangming continued to step forward, "What is it you’re busy with? Surely it can wait a moment, right?" "It’s already night, and neither the strong city nor the garrison has seen any demon attacks... Are you still holding a grudge against me, little friend?" "Then I shall toast to my little friend and further apologize, please..." Seeing his persistence, Chen Yi’s heart turned cold, he immediately divided out a Divine Intent Avatar. The avatar stood in front of him, blocking Qiu Yangming’s path, and spoke coldly: "Mr. Qiu, if you have something to say, tell me instead." Qiu Yangming’s complexion changed, looking at this avatar full of Slaughter Sword Intent, his eyes turned to Chen Yi behind, only to find Chen Yi’s figure gradually fading, clearly having used some method to leave. At that moment his heart grew angry, he looked at Chen Yi’s avatar with a forced smile and said: "Little friend, why? Despite my repeated apologies, why do you refuse me so?" Chen Yi’s avatar did not waste words, the longsword in his hand made of Slaughter Sword Intent instantly drew from its sheath, lightly pointing to the ground, staring directly at him: Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs novel⸺fire.net "One more word and I’ll kill you!" Qiu Yangming’s face sank, and he realized that Chen Yi must have sensed his intentions. He had originally been resting in the military camp, waiting peacefully for that lord to resolve the matter concerning Chen Yi, but unexpectedly, that lord had just sent a sound transmission ordering him to do everything possible to obstruct Chen Yi. The command was so resolute that he dared not take it lightly, hurriedly rushing over, barely getting there in time to block Chen Yi’s way. Though Qiu Yangming did not know what had happened, something that made Chen Yi attempt to leave so urgently must mean that the lord’s plan had succeeded. Yet now he hadn’t managed to stop Chen Yi, this... Qiu Yangming decided to risk it, staring with vicious eyes at the Sword Intent that was Chen Yi’s avatar. "You want to kill me? Don’t you know that within the strong city and garrison of the Human Race, private fights between Great Powers aren’t allowed? Once discovered, one will immediately be punished by the ancestors..." Before he could finish, two more voices sounded in his ear. One was a rebuke from that lord: "Useless!" The other was Ancestor Hong Tian speaking directly: "A Great Demon is attacking outside Youdu City, hurry back to the military camp for defense!" Upon hearing this, Qiu Yangming’s expression suddenly shifted, sweat faintly appearing on his back. He couldn’t afford to continue entangling with Chen Yi, he gritted his teeth and hurried off towards the military camp. Facing punishment from the lord was within his expectations. But knowing that Hong Tian was aware of his presence here, he dared not linger, otherwise, with Hong Tian’s temperament, he wouldn’t even have a chance to escape, he would certainly strike forcefully. Seeing Qiu Yangming leave hastily. Chen Yi’s avatar turned to glance at the General Mansion, speaking coldly: "Next time, I will kill!" As the words fell, his figure faded. Hong Tian, who had been watching the situation here, smiled wryly. Upon learning of the attack on Youdu City, he knew Chen Yi would take action, so he tried to find Chen Yi immediately. He hadn’t expected that Chen Yi would indeed make a move and almost engage Qiu Yangming. At the same time, Hong Tian understood the meaning behind Chen Yi’s last words—both reminding him to promptly investigate Qiu Yangming and others and expressing his own standpoint. "A prodigy like him, for our Human Race, is truly both a joy and a worry." The joy, of course, was that Chen Yi’s talent was outstanding and his cultivation astonishing. If he grew, he would undoubtedly be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with several ancestors. Even though he hadn’t reached beyond the Divine Power Eighth Realm, with Chen Yi’s cultivation and his Azure Dragon Divine Beast, his might was barely in the first echelon of the Great Powers of the Human Race. But what worried Hong Tian, and shared by several ancestors, was that Chen Yi’s lust for killing was too strong, he wouldn’t tolerate any mistakes, and wouldn’t compromise even for the greater good. "I hope nothing unexpected happens at Youdu City, otherwise I truly worry this young fellow will go on a killing spree." Thinking of this, Hong Tian sent a sound transmission to White Mountain Ancestor to inquire about the situation, reminding him to ensure Youdu City does not fall, and preferably keep everyone alive. Yuhua Immortal Sect’s Elder Cheng Yun struck down with a palm, smiling viciously as she hoped to see the four below lying dead and scattered. This time, what remained of the Great Powers of her Yuhua Immortal Sect was originally intent on venting anger by killing several heirs of the Grand Void Sect, then betraying the Human Race to join the Demon Court. Coincidentally, someone came to contact them, pointing out a target—to make Chen Yi forever regret, kill his Sword Edge Mountain fellow disciples. Therefore, they had led Zhan Hongxiu and others out of Youdu earlier. Originally, they thought these sword cultivators would move towards Earth Flame City, making it easy to strike. Only Cheng Yun volunteered to ambush in another direction as a backup, unexpectedly Zhan Hongxiu and four others indeed did not follow secret orders, instead infiltrating towards the Demon Court, allowing her to catch them in time.