Chapter 368: If I Can't Deal with the World Venerable, Can't I Deal with You?

Yushu Jiange, the Ye Family Manor.

Only clouds and mist swirled, and the palace halls shone with light; the Ye Family of today could be called the foremost clan in Yushu Jiange, not only because of the True Lord, but also because of the True Person of Demonic Cleansing.

After all, the True Lords had withdrawn into seclusion, and those at the peak of Foundation Establishment were the strongest.

And among those at the peak of Foundation Establishment, the True Person of Demonic Cleansing led by a cliff-like margin; the Ye Family, borrowing the tiger's might, had long reaped many benefits in Yushu Jiange over the past decade.

At this moment, a flying letter-spirit scroll arrived.

Inside the main hall, a handsome young man wearing an ornate crown reached out, caught the spirit scroll, swept it with his divine sense, and then a smile appeared on his face:

"Family Head, the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect has been destroyed!"

At these words, Ye Shaoying, the head of the Ye Family who had been cultivating on the main seat of the hall, immediately opened his eyes, a look of satisfaction flowing in them:

"Is what Cheng says truly so?"

"Absolutely true!"

Ye Cheng immediately stated with certainty: "This matter was arranged by this nephew personally, and this letter was sent by a friend of mine in the Southern Border; there is not a single bit of falsehood!"

"Good!"

Ye Shaoying then nodded, saying with delight: "The True Person of Demonic Cleansing went to the Southern Border personally; with the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect destroyed, that Lu Yang must already be dead!"

Ye Cheng smiled and nodded: "Family Head is wise; cleverly using the spy the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect had planted among the Qi Refining disciples, you set up this net of heaven and earth. That Lu Yang, merely a rogue cultivator by origin, how could he escape? Ultimately, he owed the Ye Family a karmic debt; his death now is simply fate."

"Cheng speaks with reason."

Ye Shaoying nodded; his daughter, Ye Guyue, had died so unclearly within the South Heaven Gate, and he had long harbored resentment over it for many years.

Therefore, he had long been dissatisfied with Lu Yang.

The reason was simple: My daughter is dead, so why are you still alive?

Did you harm her?

Not to mention his original plan was for his daughter Ye Guyue to inherit the True Person of Demonic Cleansing's legacy and learn his Sword Intent, but this plan ultimately failed because of this.

And yet, Lu Yang was taken as a disciple by the True Person of Demonic Cleansing.

What if the two took a liking to each other, and the True Person of Demonic Cleansing passed his Sword Intent to Lu Yang? What then would become of the Ye Family? This was something Ye Shaoying could not tolerate.

Because in his view, the True Person of Demonic Cleansing was a member of the Ye Family.

Therefore, the True Person of Demonic Cleansing's Sword Intent should also be the Ye Family's property!

How could an outsider lay hands on it?

So whether for public or private reasons, he did not want Lu Yang to continue living; even if he lived, it would be best if he could never reach Foundation Establishment in his entire life.

"Let us go."

Thinking this, Ye Shaoying stood up and smiled slightly at Ye Cheng: "Cheng, come with me; let us go see the True Person of Demonic Cleansing and comfort him."

Immediately after, he patted Ye Cheng's shoulder and said with deep feeling: "Now you are the most outstanding young person of our Ye Family; I will recommend you to join the True Person of Demonic Cleansing's seat this time. You must cultivate diligently. With Guyue's death, the position of Family Head is yet undecided; you should strive for it."

"This nephew understands!"

Hearing this, Ye Cheng immediately showed excitement; if he could take this position of Family Head, reaching the late stage of Foundation Establishment in the future would be as certain as nails in a board!

Soon, two escape lights left the Ye Family.

They traveled all the way to the Extreme Heaven Cliff.

As soon as they approached, Ye Shaoying adjusted his emotions and said in a deep voice: "Guangji, I know the feeling of losing a beloved disciple is not good, but you must still..."

The voice stopped abruptly.

Before the four words "grieve with resignation" could be spoken, Ye Shaoying saw Lu Yang standing calmly beside the True Person of Demonic Cleansing, looking at him upon hearing the words.

Not dead!?

Ye Shaoying suddenly turned his head to look at Ye Cheng, but saw that he too had a stunned expression, clearly having not reacted yet, unable to understand why Lu Yang was still alive.

'Could it be that the True Person of Demonic Cleansing discovered something was wrong early and arrived in time?'

'Otherwise, the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect Master, Longyue, was after all a great True Person at the late stage of Foundation Establishment; how could she possibly fail against a junior who had just reached Foundation Establishment...'

Ye Shaoying was still pondering.

The next second, he suddenly shivered; it was the Sword Heart warning him. He subconsciously raised his head and happened to lock eyes with Lu Yang.

"Clang-clang!"

In a daze, a clear sword sound suddenly rang in Ye Shaoying's ears; the Lu Yang before him suddenly lost his human form in his eyes and transformed into a magnificent sword qi, brilliant and fierce, impossible to look directly at; a single glance revealed it was in no way inferior to a great True Person!

"Apologies."

Lu Yang smiled apologetically: "My current state is very special; the sword qi within my body is difficult to restrain. Please, two Daoist friends, do not hold it against me."

Though he said this, the sword qi within Lu Yang did not restrain itself at all; instead, it became even more unrestrained.

Damn it, if I can't deal with the World Venerable, can't I deal with you? Among everyone present, Ye Cheng had the weakest cultivation, having just stepped into the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment; pressed by Lu Yang's sword qi, he immediately spat blood and stepped back.

'How is this possible?'

This time, Ye Shaoying's expression truly changed; the cultivation and depth of a family head instantly broke down, and he looked at the Lu Yang before him in disbelief.

'Late-stage Foundation Establishment!? A great True Person!?'

What kind of joke is this!

'This person's roots and foundation are actually so deep? What exactly is his background? Returning from reincarnation for only about ten years, he has already reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment?'

If it were anyone else, Ye Shaoying would have already questioned whether Lu Yang was a spy sent by another sect; but Lu Yang's situation was different. After all, he was able to burn incense at the Reception Hall, so his past-life memories must have been completely washed clean; even if he had been a spy before, he could not be one now.

However, Ye Shaoying was, after all, the head of the Ye Family.

"... It is fine."

In the blink of an eye, he had already adjusted his emotions and said: "I came this time with a scoundrel from my own family to apologize to you, Daoist friend."

Ye Cheng: "???"

The next second, before Ye Cheng could react, he saw Ye Shaoying clap his hand, directly sealing off his divine sense, and then pushed him forward.

"It is this person who secretly colluded with the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect and betrayed the interests of our Yushu Jiange."

"The evidence is conclusive. If you, Daoist Friend, still harbor doubts, the several Qi Refining disciples who communicated with him can be soul-searched to verify their role as spies for the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect."

Ye Shaoying spoke with righteous indignation.

Lu Yang listened, utterly amazed.

'Truly, a sword seed of the ages.'

Why did True Person Dangmo suddenly rush to the Southern Border? It was because he discovered Ye Cheng's petty moves, yet he never expected Ye Shaoying to choose to sacrifice the pawn to save the chariot.

However, Ye Shaoying did not feel anything was wrong.

Compared to before, his thoughts had completely changed; after all, the weight of a Great True Person could not be compared to that of an ordinary Foundation Establishment True Person.

If before he had thought of eliminating Lu Yang,

then now, he had already shifted his thinking: 'If we can arrange a marriage with him and draw a Great True Person into our Ye family, it would not be a bad thing.'

Thinking this, Ye Shaoying immediately opened his mouth to speak.

However, just at that moment.

"Enough."

True Person Dangmo suddenly cut off Ye Shaoying's words and said in a deep voice, "Are you not yet ashamed enough? Go back, and take Ye Cheng with you."

"Let him enter seclusion and sit in meditation for a hundred years."

"Very well."

Hearing this, Ye Shaoying nodded decisively, understanding that this matter still needed to be considered carefully; he immediately grabbed Ye Cheng and left Jitian Cliff somewhat hurriedly.

Seeing this, True Person Dangmo sighed helplessly, then looked at Lu Yang:

"For my sake, do not make things difficult for them."

Lu Yang quickly bowed and said, "This disciple dares not."

Hearing these words, True Person Dangmo finally nodded, then unexpectedly took the 【Sword of Non-Killing】 from his waist and handed it into Lu Yang's hands:

"Consider it my apology on their behalf."

"You have now reached the time to comprehend 【Sword Intent】; lend this sword to you for observation. Contemplate it patiently; it will be of some use to your current cultivation."

"Thank you, Master!"

Lu Yang bowed again and did not decline, immediately taking the 【Sword of Non-Killing】; a chill and a crushing weight like Rushan suddenly surged through his hands.

In fact, even if True Person Dangmo had not spoken, he currently had no time to trouble the Ye family; he would at most keep it in his heart.

Because he had more important matters to attend to.

'Daoist Hong Yun's memories!'

Previously, Heaven and Earth had secretly meddled, causing him not to investigate deeply; this indicates there must be a secret related to Heaven and Earth within. He wants to see exactly what it is!

(End of this chapter)