Chapter 1097: Opportunity Has Arrived

The Feng Clan finally also agreed to the Cheng Clan's proposal.

However, their agreement included one clause: they could recruit young people as assistants.

At present, both clans are gathering young people for preparation.

In Prince True Essence's recollection, the Cheng Clan was confident of victory because they had found a teenage powerhouse.

It is said that this youth is almost unrivaled among his peers. Even someone of Di Zun First Rank like Cheng Qifeng was casually defeated by him.

And the name of this teenage powerhouse surprised Ye Liuyun immensely!

"Mo Tianheng!"

Ye Liuyun hadn't heard that name in a long time.

In Ye Liuyun's impression, Mo Tianheng is a reincarnated, re‑cultivating great being.

He didn't expect there would still be a chance to encounter him.

"Perhaps we have a chance to cooperate again."

Ye Liuyun immediately told Qiong Qi the news.

"That's great! What are we waiting for, hurry back!"

For Qiong Qi, nothing is more important than acquiring resources.

Ye Liuyun did not delay; he took Qiong Qi and teleported directly back to the Feng Clan.

After returning to the Feng Clan again, Ye Liuyun did not rush to find the Second Elder, but first performed a Soul Search on the shadow.

This shadow assassin was sent by the Cheng Clan to help Prince True Essence assassinate him.

He was curious why shadows existed at all, and what relationship Cheng Clan had with the shadows.

Through the Soul Search, Ye Liuyun finally understood the origin of the shadows and their connection to the Cheng Clan.

The shadows are actually a killer organization cultivated by the Alien Evil Artifact, used to influence the various forces of Zhongyang Dalu and eliminate certain strong ones.

When they first developed, lacking a foundation, they faced great resistance, so they spent heavy money, sought connections, and contacted the Cheng Clan.

The Cheng Clan also doubted the shadows' origin at that time.

But they could not resist the shadow's allure. Moreover, they had their own plan to use the shadows against the Feng Clan and influence the Imperial Family. So they agreed and helped the shadows develop.

The Cheng Clan and the shadows had multiple covert collaborations, which is why the Feng Clan now lags behind the Cheng Clan.

They also threatened and bribed many powerful princes, gradually influencing the Imperial Family's authority.

They didn't expect their hard‑built shadow organization to be destroyed by Ye Liuyun. However, because someone tipped off in advance, the shadow leadership was not completely eradicated.

Four shadow masters of the Tianzun Realm, to avoid exposing the target, simply sacrificed the entire shadow organization.

They themselves hid within the Cheng Clan, lying low, waiting for a chance to rise again.

Ye Liuyun extracted from the shadows' memories a list of Imperial Family dignitaries they controlled.

"The Cheng Clan is truly despicable, helping the Alien Evil Artifact develop for their own benefit!"

Ye Liuyun's hatred made his teeth itch.

He does not believe the Cheng Clan cannot discover the shadows' link to the Alien Evil Artifact; they are merely deceiving themselves for their own benefit.

Ye Liuyun did not hesitate and rushed to the palace to request an audience with Emperor Xia.

He cannot yet stop the Cheng Clan, but he can have Emperor Xia make arrangements.

After meeting Emperor Xia, Ye Liuyun first presented two heads to him, then explained the shadow matter, and even handed over that shadow member to Emperor Xia.

He knew that Emperor Xia would not doubt the truth based solely on his words, so he left that shadow, believing the Imperial Family must have a Soul Search method to obtain the information they wanted.

Emperor Xia was quite appreciative of Ye Liuyun's approach.

He immediately issued an edict labeling Prince True Essence and Prince Nanhou as rebels. To reward Ye Liuyun for quelling the rebellion, his domain was expanded by another circle.

Various resources were another reward. Even the troop expansion after the domain increase was considered by Emperor Xia.

He also gave him many Spirit Stones as military expenses.

Finally, he gave Ye Liuyun a Transmission Talisman, so any further news could be sent directly without having to go to the palace.

Ye Liuyun did not ask Emperor Xia how to deal with the remaining three shadow leaders and the Cheng Clan; those matters were Emperor Xia's.

His task was to understand the agreement between the Cheng Clan and the Feng Clan and strive to participate.

After Ye Liuyun rushed back to the Feng Clan, before he could think of an excuse to see the Second Elder, the Second Elder approached him first.

"Prince Ye, the Clan Chief requests!"

"Second Elder, no need to be formal!"

Ye Liuyun immediately followed the Second Elder, hurrying to the Grand Hall.

This time, besides the Feng Clan's Grand Elder and Second Elder, there was also a middle‑aged man wearing Feng Clan elder robes, but his realm was Tian Zun Yi Chong.

Moreover, he clearly specialized in martial Dao, his eyes shining, full of vigor.

When Ye Liuyun entered, he began repeatedly scrutinizing Ye Liuyun.

The Clan Chief introduced to Ye Liuyun: "At this time, our Feng Clan's Fifth Elder, Feng Changming, is in charge of disciple cultivation."

"Elder Changming, greetings!" Ye Liuyun greeted him.

"Prince Ye, despite his youth, can battle the imperial capital's geniuses, admirable!"

Feng Changming indeed only cared about martial Dao cultivation. He only mentioned Ye Liuyun's battle with the imperial capital geniuses and showed no interest in other matters concerning Ye Liuyun.

"Elder, you flatter me; it was just luck!" Ye Liuyun said modestly.

"Do you know that the imperial capital recently has a teenage prodigy claimed to be unbeatable among peers?" Feng Changming chatted with Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun felt a stir: "Could this be my chance?"

His first reaction was that the Feng Clan wanted him to take part in dealing with the Cheng Clan, and the person Elder Changming mentioned should be Mo Tianheng.

"The person Elder Changming mentioned, is it Mo Tianheng?" Ye Liuyun asked.

"Huh? You actually know? Do you know him?" Feng Changming was surprised that Ye Liuyun knew Mo Tianheng.

The Feng Clan Chief and the Second Elder also looked toward Ye Liuyun.

They knew very little information, and they had never seen Mo Tianheng. They didn't know how Ye Liuyun obtained the news.

Ye Liuyun, however, pretended to be deep and nodded: "I have sparred with them!"

"Sparred?" the Second Elder exclaimed.

"What was the result?" Feng Changming asked eagerly.

"It was a draw!" Ye Liuyun said.

However, he did not say when the sparring took place.

Meanwhile, the Feng elders all assumed that Ye Liuyun had recently sparred with Mo Tianheng.

"It is said that Mo Tianheng has reached the Ninth Rebirth realm! Moreover, his Heaven and Earth Power is extremely strong, even Martial Cultivators of the third or fourth Earth Sovereign rank are not his opponents," Feng Changming said, somewhat skeptical.

Ye Liuyun explained: "My opponents are also all Ninth Rebirth or even Sovereign‑tier strong ones! Moreover, a battle doesn't always have to rely on one's own strength!"

After he finished speaking, the Clan Chief, Grand Elder, and Second Elder all nodded together.