Chapter 196: Narrow Roads of Enmity

Ye Liuyun used his Divine Sense to size up the Iron Army and found this person radiated righteousness and had a leader's bearing.

After all, in this situation, there are not many people who can take responsibility!

"I think this plan works. If we stick together for warmth, it's still better than fighting them one‑on‑one. We'll discuss later; first, we'll send those Clear River Pavilion disciples away."

Ye Liuyun's Divine Sense had already noticed more than ten outer sect disciples heading this way, each bearing the embroidered characters "Clear River" on their chests, and the leader's realm was Sixth Sea Transformation.

No one else noticed, but they still followed Ye Liuyun toward the base's entrance.

Those from Clear River Pavilion kept walking while saying, "These riff‑raff from the Outer Courtyard, if they don't obediently hand over the pills today, we'll snap their legs off!"

"Not bad! They actually dare to challenge our Clear River Pavilion! Senior Brother Zhou Yong, I heard they're planning to form a gang to oppose us!" another disciple said.

The leading disciple laughed, "Ha ha, how funny! A bunch of trash still wants to form a gang! I'll go today and scrap that gang‑forming effort; I doubt anyone will dare disobey Clear River Pavilion after that!"

Ye Liuyun heard this, a cold flash in his eyes, and led the group to the residential area entrance, waiting for them to come.

These Clear River Pavilion disciples, upon seeing the formation, were initially startled, but after seeing their realms they confidently approached.

"Outer Courtyard waste, have you thought this through? Every Outer Courtyard disciple must pay Clear River Pavilion three Sea Transformation pills each month," the leader Zhou Yong shouted, straining his voice.

"Three?" someone behind Ye Liuyun called out. "The academy only gave us five, not even enough for ourselves. If we give you three, what are we supposed to cultivate for?"

"That's your protection fee. If you don't pay, don't expect to stay safely in the academy!" Zhou Yong said disdainfully.

He only collected pills per head, caring about nothing else.

"Let the Administrator come out; you have no right to negotiate with us," Ye Liuyun ignored him.

An outer sect disciple, even if he spoke within Clear River Pavilion, it doesn't count; arguing with him is futile.

"Hm? You're the one leading the trouble?" Zhou Yong narrowed his eyes, releasing his aura.

He assumed that, given Ye Liuyun's Third Sea Transformation realm, once he unleashed his aura it would overwhelm Ye Liuyun, making his own strike unnecessary.

But Ye Liuyun stood there calmly, unmoved.

"Your realm is too low; I'm too lazy to bother dealing with you!" Ye Liuyun said lightly.

"This kid is too arrogant! Senior Brother, I'll go and scrap him!" a Fifth Sea Transformation disciple stepped forward toward Ye Liuyun.

Disciples from other districts, some unaware of Ye Liuyun's strength, couldn't help worrying for him.

Only the Northern District disciples stood firmly behind Ye Liuyun.

They knew Ye Liuyun's power and had confidence in him.

The Iron Army had heard of Ye Liuyun before, and now they wanted to see his strength.

He also wanted to see why the Northern District disciples all looked up to him.

Ye Liuyun merely glanced at that disciple, who fell silent and collapsed, his breath gone. His Soul was instantly absorbed by Ye Liuyun.

The surrounding people who had never cultivated a Soul didn't notice what had happened.

"Bastard! You actually killed him? How dare you kill someone from Clear River Pavilion?" Zhou Yong shouted as he saw it.

"I already said your realm is too low; I'm too lazy to act. Moreover, you're just a Fifth Sea Transformation disciple!"

Ye Liuyun said lightly, as if nothing mattered.

"Don't think cultivating a Soul makes you great; I'm not scared! If you dare kill someone from Clear River Pavilion, I'll skin you today!"

With that, he threw a punch at Ye Liuyun, accompanied by a series of tiger‑roaring sounds.

"Senior Brother Zhou Yong's Tiger Roar Fist has already reached Great Achievement, producing a sound‑wave attack!"

"This kid is doomed! One punch from the senior brother can crush him!"

A few disciples behind Zhou Yong immediately began flattering him.

Ye Liuyun merely gave Zhou Yong a casual glance,

his sound‑wave attack didn't even hit the people behind him and was instantly nullified by Ye Liuyun.

At the same time, Zhou Yong saw the scene shift; he felt as if he'd entered a blood‑colored hell, filled with raging Blood Thunder and blazing golden‑red flames.

Before he could react, a bucket‑thick Blood Thunder struck him, shattering his Soul in one blow, then being absorbed by a Domain Absorption illusion.

Zhou Yong fell straight upright on the ground, showing no visible injuries.

In reality, his entire Sea of Consciousness had been pierced by thunder‑fire.

"Weak as trash, yet you still dare to strike me!"

Ye Liuyun let out a cold snort, glanced at the other Clear River Pavilion disciples, and they all collapsed, their Souls instantly drawn away by Ye Liuyun.

He left only one disciple, used an illusion and said, "Go, return to Clear River Pavilion and fetch someone who can speak!"

"Yes!" the disciple replied mechanically,

then turned and ran back.

"Senior Brother Han Feng, collect those people's Storage Rings!" Ye Liuyun said, turning to Han Feng.

"Fine." Han Feng immediately ran over and gathered the Storage Rings.

The Iron Army also recovered from their dazed state, silently admiring, "Everyone says Ye Liuyun's sword technique is formidable, yet he also cultivates a Soul! It seems he truly is the strongest among our newcomers!"

Soon, an inner sect disciple of Sixth Sea Transformation, leading more than ten outer sect disciples, rushed toward Ye Liuyun, all embroidered with the characters "Clear River" on their bodies.

When they got close, the disciple who went back to report pointed at Ye Liuyun and said, "Senior Brother Ge, it's him who killed Zhou Yong!"

Ye Liuyun heard this and felt a stir in his heart. "This person's surname is Ge? Could it be Ge Chengyu?"

He recalled Senior Brother Hao Chengfeng telling him that the Profound Heaven Saint has a disciple named Ge Chengyu, whose realm is also Sixth Sea Transformation. If so, he wouldn't mind eliminating him outright.

【55】 "You killed Zhou Yong? Do you know what consequences await anyone who dares to kill someone from Clear River Pavilion?" the Ge‑surname disciple asked Ye Liuyun coldly.

【56】 "Who are you?" Ye Liuyun didn't care about his words, only his name.

【57】 An Outer Courtyard disciple immediately answered for the Ge disciple, "This is our Inner Courtyard Senior Brother Ge Chengyu, in charge of our Outer Courtyard Clear River Pavilion branch! If you don't want a disgraceful death, kneel and beg for mercy; perhaps Senior Brother Ge will spare your whole body!"

【58】 "Heh heh!" Ye Liuyun's mouth twitched upward, and he smiled.

【59】 He thought to himself, "What a narrow‑road rivalry! Since you're here, I won't let you go today!"

【60】 Ge Chengyu, unaware of his thoughts, arrogantly said, "It's not that easy! Anyone who dares kill someone from Clear River Pavilion, you and your senior brothers, will be buried with us today!"