Chapter 82

Chapter 82: Encirclement!

 

Direction, please!

When Xiao Bu heard these words, his mind seemed to be seized by some force, and almost without hesitation, he pointed to the right.

At that moment, an eerie scene unfolded.

The space in front of Xiao Bu suddenly split open, and in the next instant, tens of thousands of heads flew out, ultimately arranging themselves neatly before him!

An entire clan exterminated!

Including the Xiao family’s top experts and those in seclusion… none were spared!

Everyone present was completely stunned.

When Xiao Bu saw the heads of his clansmen, he was utterly dumbfounded.

Was this a dream?

“Protect the young master!”

At this moment, Xu Yuan was the first to regain his senses. His expression changed drastically as he immediately moved to shield Yang Jia. He stared at the woman in the plain dress with unprecedented vigilance.

Around them, the experts from Guanxuan Academy and Treasure Pavilion also changed their expressions and gathered around Yang Jia.

In this moment, everyone was on high alert!

Xiao Bu finally came to his senses, now realizing that the Xiao clan was gone.

Xiao Bu looked at the woman in the plain dress, his eyes filled with terror, stammering, “You… you dare to do this to my Xiao family. My Xiao family’s ancestor was a brother to the Guanxuan Sword Master…”

“Guanxuan Sword Master?”

The woman in the plain dress glanced coldly at Xiao Bu. “Is that supposed to be impressive?”

Everyone: “…”

“How dare you!”

An elder suddenly stepped forward, glaring at the woman in the plain dress, laughing in extreme anger, “I don’t know what abilities you possess to dare disrespect the Guanxuan Sword Master…”

Splat!

Before he could finish speaking, his head flew off.

Blood spurted like a pillar!

Everyone: “…”

Xiao Bu suddenly roared, “You’re outrageous, absolutely outrageous…”

As he spoke, his palm opened, and a token shot up from his hand.

Summoning the ancestor!

As the token rose, a powerful aura suddenly spread throughout heaven and earth, and soon, a shadowy figure materialized.

The Xiao family ancestor!

Once a brother to the Guanxuan Sword Master!

Seeing his ancestor appear, Xiao Bu was overjoyed. He cried out, “Ancestor, this woman has destroyed our Xiao family. Please avenge us…”

The Xiao family ancestor turned to look at the woman in the plain dress. When he saw her, he was slightly startled and was about to speak when the woman in the plain dress gave him a cold glance. With just one look, the Xiao family ancestor was erased on the spot.

Not just the Guanxuan Sword Master’s brother, even the Guanxuan Sword Master himself would not be exempt from death!

In her heart, in this world, except for her brother and the little fellow Ye Tianming, anyone could die!

When they witnessed the Xiao family ancestor being erased, all the Guanxuan universe experts were stunned. This was the Xiao family ancestor, who had once called the Guanxuan Sword Master his brother! And he was just erased like that?

At this moment, Xu Yuan suddenly roared, “Issue the order: the Guanxuan universe is now under level one alert!”

Xu Yuan stared intently at the woman in the plain dress. Her terrifying power made him sense danger. Around them, countless experts surrounded the now unconscious Yang Jia, watching the woman in the plain dress with extreme caution. Only now did they realize that this woman they had been ignoring was a dangerous figure.

The woman in the plain dress ignored them completely, merely casting a cold glance at the unconscious Yang Jia before turning and disappearing in the direction where Ye Tianming and the others had gone.

Soon, Xu Yuan’s order spread throughout the entire Guanxuan universe.

The Guanxuan universe was under level one alert!

This was the first time in a thousand years.

When was the last time?

That was when the Guanxuan Sword Master attacked the True World.

Outside, countless civilizations across the universe were shocked. What major event had occurred in the Guanxuan universe to trigger a level one alert?

Of course, most were merely curious and watching for entertainment.

The current Guanxuan universe was at its peak, and its people had a strong sense of superiority when outside. They considered themselves superior, because if not for the Guanxuan Sword Master back then, other universe civilizations might not have survived. Additionally, the Guanxuan universe’s young master Yang Jia’s goal was to unify the entire universe, so other civilizations were extremely wary and hostile toward the Guanxuan universe.

As the Guanxuan universe entered level one alert, not only did all first-class families and sects send their top experts to provide support, but many breakthrough-realm experts who were outside also rushed back to the Guanxuan universe.

Meanwhile, An Yan, Fa Zhen, and the others who had spoken up for Ye Tianming were all detained. They were now suspected of colluding with external enemies, intending to subvert the Guanxuan Academy.

Elsewhere.

Elder Mu and another elder stood in an unknown void space. Elder Mu held a long sword, his expression solemn, with a towering sword aura around him.

Opposite him, the elder wore a long robe with his hands hidden in his wide sleeves, also emanating a terrifying aura of the Great Dao.

A breakthrough-realm expert!

The robed elder stared intently at Elder Mu, “Your Ancient Civilization is truly bold, attempting to harm our young master and subvert our Guanxuan universe regime.”

In the Guanxuan universe’s current view, Ye Tianming was cultivated by the Ancient Civilization, with the purpose of subverting the Guanxuan universe regime.

Elder Mu sneered, “Subvert your Guanxuan universe regime? How ridiculous. I never imagined that after the Guanxuan Sword Master, the Guanxuan universe would act with such shameless audacity. Don’t waste words with me, let’s fight!”

With that, his form trembled and transformed into a tens of thousands of zhang long sword light streaking across the sky, fiercely slashing toward the robed elder.

The robed elder’s face darkened, and without further words, his form trembled as he charged toward Elder Mu, wrapped in countless forces of the Dao.

The incident in Wanzhou Realm left the entire Guanxuan universe bewildered. How did the Wanzhou Grand Competition suddenly get interrupted? But soon, the Guanxuan universe issued a statement: Ye Tianming colluded with the Ancient Civilization and Dragon Clan remnants, intending to harm the young master and subvert the Guanxuan universe regime.

Once this official statement was released, the entire Guanxuan universe exploded with outrage.

Colluding with the Ancient Civilization and Dragon Clan remnants, intending to harm the young master and subvert the Guanxuan universe regime.

These words deeply wounded every person in the Guanxuan universe, and soon, everyone was furious.

Among them, the Ye family suffered the most.

When Ye Tianming and the others escaped, the entire Ye clan was detained and imprisoned in water prisons. But this wasn’t enough to appease the public’s anger, so countless people from across Qingzhou rushed to the Ye family compound and razed it to the ground.

In the water prison.

The water in this prison was, of course, no ordinary water. It was a special kind of dead water that could suppress a cultivator’s mystical energy, reducing them to ordinary people. Moreover, it could gradually corrode both body and soul.

In one cell, Ye Zong and Ye Nan were imprisoned together.

Both brothers were now very powerful, but they had no choice. Their clan members were very weak, so for their sake, neither brother resisted.

Ye Zong raged, “Damn, they’re slandering my brother Tianming.”

In the water prison beside him, Ye Nan’s face was as dark as water.

Just then, an elder appeared before the two brothers. The elder looked at the imprisoned Ye family members, and finally, his gaze fell on Ye Nan, “The Ye family now has one way to survive. Do you want it?”

Ye Nan looked at the elder, who said, “Everyone knows that Ye Tianming is not truly a member of your Ye family. Therefore, if all members of your Ye family are willing to come forward and testify that Ye Tianming is a spy from the Ancient Civilization, that he came to the Guanxuan universe to harm the young master and intended to subvert our Guanxuan universe regime… if you do this, all members of the Ye family can have a chance to live.”

Ye Nan slowly stood up and looked directly at the elder, “You’re dreaming.”

The elder stared at him coldly, “Will you do it or not?”

Ye Nan stared back at the elder, “All Ye family members listen: whoever dares to say even half a bad word about Tianming for the sake of survival will no longer be considered a member of the Ye family!”

After a moment of silence, the elder turned to leave, “Guards, the Ye family has committed treason, execute the entire clan…”

Seeing that they intended to exterminate his Ye family, a fierce light flashed in Ye Nan’s eyes, “Ye Zong, follow me and fight our way out!”

Ye Zong’s eyes were bloodshot, “If the Guanxuan Academy is unjust, then to hell with them!”

As he spoke, his arms suddenly shook violently, releasing a terrifying force that instantly shattered the death prison around them. The two brothers charged out, with Ye Nan rushing to Li E’s cell, grabbing her, and running out.

The rest of the Ye family members followed the two brothers toward the exit, but they hadn’t gone far when a large group of experts rushed over. Ye Zong, who was at the front, charged forward and threw a punch, instantly pulverizing the leading academy experts with a terrifying fist aura.

Those academy experts were shocked!

Ye Zong raised both arms high, his fighting spirit soaring, “Didn’t your academy say our Ye family committed treason? Well, I’ll show you what rebellion really looks like!”

With that, he charged toward the group of experts nearby. His fighting spirit was truly terrifying, and when he struck, it was earth-shattering and unstoppable, collapsing the surrounding space with a single punch.

An invincible aura!

The surrounding Guanxuan Academy experts were horrified. Wasn’t the Ye family a lower-class family? How could their disciples be so formidable?

“Ye Zong!”

At this moment, Ye Nan suddenly roared, “Don’t be reckless, escort the clan members out.”

The berserk Ye Zong regained some clarity upon hearing Ye Nan’s words. He raised both fists high, “Everyone, follow me!”

With that, he took the lead, clearing the path ahead. His fist attacks became increasingly rapid and fierce, advancing like an unstoppable force that none dared to block.

Meanwhile, Ye Nan escorted Li E, covering the rear. In this way, the two brothers protected the Ye family members as they fled toward the outside.

However, the academy’s experts grew more numerous and stronger. Eventually, even top experts above the Great Emperor realm appeared.

Boom!

In the distance, with an explosive sound, Ye Zong was forcibly stopped by a terrifying power. Not far in front of him stood an elder in black clothes.

The black-clothed elder stared intently at Ye Zong, inwardly shocked. The fist aura of this Ye Zong was truly terrifying, far surpassing the Great Emperor realm, and it was still growing frantically, as if it would never stop.

Ye Zong stared at the elder. Though the elder’s realm was far above his, there wasn’t the slightest fear in his eyes, only endless fighting spirit. He suddenly charged forward and slammed down both arms.

Bang!

This strike actually forced the elder back hundreds of zhang, and the space in front of Ye Zong collapsed, turning into darkness. Moreover, the fist aura didn’t dissipate but spread out hundreds of zhang, pushing the elder back hundreds more zhang again!

His fist intent was overwhelming, continuous, and growing stronger.

The elder looked at his cracked body, his expression extremely ugly, “Quickly summon the Guanxuan Guards and the Boundary Keepers…”

As soon as he spoke, hundreds of terrifying auras appeared in the world. The top Guanxuan Guards and Boundary Keepers of Qingzhou had arrived!

The leading black-clothed elder roared, “Kill them all, not one shall be spared!”

Following his order, countless terrifying forces suddenly descended from heaven and earth, surging toward the Ye family disciples.

At this moment, Ye Nan suddenly looked up sharply and formed hand seals, “By my Dao I command the Heavenly Dao: Seal Heaven and Earth!”

Boom!

The world suddenly trembled violently, and in an instant, all Guanxuan Academy experts within a thousand zhang had their cultivation sealed, becoming powerless!

Everyone was stunned.

This included those top experts above the Great Emperor realm, who were also dumbfounded because their cultivation had been sealed, turning them completely into ordinary people!

Ye Nan’s face was as pale as paper. This was the first time he had used the divine technique his master had taught him. His cultivation level was too low.Therefore, the consumption is too great, he cannot bear it now. Of course, his master didn’t expect him to be able to use it now… the original intention was to let him get familiar with it first and use it after opening a path independently, but Ye Nan has already learned it.

When everyone’s cultivation was sealed, Ye Nan quickly looked at Ye Zong, “Ye Zong, quickly take everyone and leave! Hurry!”

Ye Zong, who had been blinded by rage, forcibly suppressed the killing intent in his heart after hearing his brother’s words. He led the Ye family members rushing toward the outside.

Ye Nan dragged his tired body along with Li E to cover the rear. Those Guanxuan Academy experts, having lost their cultivation, didn’t dare to chase after them, each standing dumbfounded in place.

Soon, the Ye family group rushed out of the city. However, just as they left the city, suddenly, among the Ye family members, screams continuously rang out as dozens of black-clothed figures moved like ghosts through the Ye family crowd.

Secret guards!

All top assassins!

How could the Ye family members be a match for these assassins? They had no resistance at all and could only be slaughtered.

“Ah!”

Ye Zong charged toward those assassins like a madman, but there were too many, and those assassins were too strange, only targeting Ye family members.

Ye Nan watched as Ye family members fell one after another before him, and he was completely stunned.

“Brother Nan!”

At this moment, Li E beside him suddenly spoke.

Ye Nan turned to look at Li E, and when he saw her, he froze. The next moment, he fiercely hugged Li E, trembling as he said: “Why… why… why…”

Li E was holding a dagger that had pierced through her abdomen.

Li E lay in Ye Nan’s arms and softly said: “You and Ye Zong quickly escape… quickly escape…”

She knew that only Ye Zong and Ye Nan could escape, but she also knew that if she were alive, Ye Nan and Ye Zong would definitely not flee.

Li E gently stroked Ye Nan’s cheek with her right hand, “Go quickly… you’re the big brother, you need to take care of little Zong and Tianming…”

As she spoke, her voice suddenly became extremely weak, “In the next life, I still want to be your wife…”

As her words fell, her hand dropped, and there was no more breath.

Ye Nan held Li E tightly, weeping uncontrollably.

In the distance, under the harvest of the secret guards, all hundreds of Ye family members were killed, blood staining the ground red.

Soon, countless secret guards and top experts surrounded Ye Zong and Ye Nan.

Qingzhou City.

Deputy City Lord Zhou Yuan sat in a great hall. Two black-clothed men suddenly appeared in the hall. Zhou Yuan wasn’t surprised at all and calmly said: “Am I to disappear from this world directly?”

The lead black-clothed man stared at Zhou Yuan, “The higher-ups want me to ask you why you helped Ye Tianming and the Ye family back then.”

Zhou Yuan slowly stood up, “I know your procedure, no need to go through this process, just do it.”

The lead black-clothed man opened his palm, and a piece of paper slowly floated in front of Zhou Yuan, “Then admit your guilt.”

Crime: Treason and collusion with the enemy.

Zhou Yuan began to laugh, “For you, whether I admit guilt or not, the result is the same, isn’t it?”

The lead black-clothed man rasped: “The procedure still needs to be followed.”

Zhou Yuan stared at the black-clothed man, “Spare my family.”

The black-clothed man said: “Admit guilt, and they will live.”

Zhou Yuan didn’t say anything more. He extended his thumb and pressed it on the “confession,” then walked toward the outside. When he reached the doorway, he looked at the light on the horizon and softly said: “This world… how has it become so dark…”

The Ye family committed treason and collusion with the enemy!

Almost everyone and every family related to the Ye family were controlled immediately. Among them was the Li family, who had marriage ties with the Ye family. The entire Li family had been thrown into death prison.

It can be said that the entire Guanxuan Universe underwent a true great purge this time. In this great purge, countless innocent people were “liquidated” by certain individuals in the name of “patriotism.”

Although the entire Ye family was exterminated, this couldn’t quell the anger of the Guanxuan Universe citizens. They gathered together to vent their fury frantically, clamoring for war against the Ancient Former Civilization.

Meanwhile, all major families, sects, and civilization star regions across the Guanxuan Universe received an order: hunt down and kill Ye Tianming and the experts of the Ancient Former Civilization with all their might.

And all people of the Guanxuan Universe who were outside rushed back to participate in the hunt.