Chapter 2251: with translation of chapter title

Zhuge Feiyu released the Nine Nether Earth Demon, directly allowing him to terminate the contract with Ye Liuyun.

As for the signed Divine Soul Contract, as long as both parties agree, it can be dissolved simultaneously.

Once their equal contract was annulled, Ye Liuyun immediately planted a slave seal on him and then performed a soul search to learn the Nine Nether Earth Demon's secrets.

It turned out that the Nine Nether Earth Demon came to the Alien Battlefield because he knew another demon race possessed a super-divine-rank magic crystal.

With this, he could break through into the Divine Realm.

But after arriving here, he discovered that the demon race had been killed by the foreign tribe, and that foreign tribe was a silver-armored leader.

After many twists and turns, although he killed that foreign tribe member, he was also surrounded by the silver-armored foreign tribe's guards.

Knowing he could not escape, in order to preserve his physical body, this guy decisively committed suicide.

From this point of view, he truly died in battle against the foreign tribe.

However, before dying, he had already taken that magic crystal into his hand and swallowed it.

The foreign tribe excavated its elixir pellet, yet still did not discover this magic crystal.

Unfortunately, with his death, he could no longer refine that magic crystal.

Next, his yin soul hid within the magic crystal, waiting for an opportunity to bring the crystal into the Underworld to re-enter the cycle of reincarnation.

He also took the opportunity to ransack the coffins of many strong individuals here, preparing a large amount of resources for future bribery.

Unexpectedly, all of his series of plans ended up in Ye Liuyun's hands.

This is all thanks to the Sealing Demon Tablet.

If it weren't for the Sealing Demon Tablet being familiar with his aura, we truly would not have detected him.

Of course, if the Sealing Demon Tablet had not discovered him, he would not have known how long he would have to wait here before getting a chance to leave.

It was precisely his eagerness to leave this place that made him fall for Ye Liuyun's trick.

"Go get the things yourself!"

Ye Liuyun said with a smile.

The Nine Nether Earth Demon reluctantly went to retrieve the resources he had hidden and that magic crystal, then handed them over to Ye Liuyun with trembling hands.

"Hehe, actually if you had been honest earlier, I might really have given you this magic crystal! But you have no chance now! Go guard the Purgatory, don't waste your strength!"

Ye Liuyun actually wasn't deceiving him; if the Nine Nether Earth Demon had been a bit more candid, Ye Liuyun might indeed have fulfilled his plan.

But now he definitely has no chance; he can only honestly follow Zhuge Feiyu back, take charge of the Purgatory, and work for Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun examined the magic crystal, then gave it to Lei Ming, letting Lei Ming refine it to enhance his power.

If he were to refine it himself, he would still need to toss the magic crystal into the Omnipotent Cauldron for transmutation, which would waste a considerable amount of energy.

Giving the opportunity for enhancement to Lei Ming is, for him, equivalent to enhancing himself.

Moreover, the storage rings hidden by the Nine Nether Earth Demon contain even more resources; relying on some of those heavenly treasures and earthly materials, his strength can likewise be increased.

Ye Liuyun had his clone send off Zhuge Feiyu and the Nine Nether Earth Demon, after which Zhao Hu and Li Xianying laughed on the side.

"Hahaha, you little brat are still quite slippery! But that's how it should be; when dealing with slippery folks, there's no need to talk about credibility!"

Zhao Hu, on the other hand, appreciated Ye Liuyun's approach.

Li Xianying was also very satisfied with Ye Liuyun's performance, but she felt the delay on the road was too long, worrying that Li Yuanlang would be anxious.

Ye Liuyun retrieved the Sealing Demon Tablet.

To the Sealing Demon Tablet, the Nine Nether Earth Demon is its arch-enemy.

Previously, it had suppressed the Nine Nether Earth Demon, yet he managed to escape.

Now, having finally eliminated its arch-enemy, it is also very pleased.

When Ye Liuyun arrived at their garrison, the soldiers he had previously dispatched were already lined up in front of the garrison to welcome him.

However, he had dispatched a total of over eighteen thousand troops before and after.

But now less than half remain, only over eight thousand left.

Li Yuanlang and Yao Guangyao also brought many strong individuals out to greet him.

"Master!"

Upon seeing Li Yuanlang, Ye Liuyun was also deeply moved and bowed down.

Li Yuanlang also hurriedly helped Ye Liuyun up, looking at him with relief and saying: "I feel ashamed as your master; I never properly guided you."

"On the contrary, you have given us great help."

Ye Liuyun also quickly said: "Master, don't say that! I could not have reached today without your support and guidance back then."

"This isn't really helping you."

"Resisting the foreign tribe is also what I ought to do!"

"What he said isn't mere politeness; his most basic techniques were all taught by Li Yuanlang."

"Li Yuanlang can be considered his first master since he began cultivation."

Upon hearing Ye Liuyun say that, Li Yuanlang also felt greatly relieved, believing that the Ten Thousand Gods Command's choice of person was indeed correct.

At the very least, Ye Liuyun is definitely someone who repays kindness.

Li Yuanlang brought everyone to the garrison's main tent, introduced them one by one, and then explained the situation here to him.

Ye Liuyun merely mentioned that he had brought over twelve thousand Ninth Realm soldiers, and that already made everyone delighted.

His Vanguard Brigade, Beastman Legion, and those new equipment, however, were not disclosed in front of everyone.

To prevent the news from leaking.

Afterward, Li Yuanlang personally arranged a resting place for Ye Liuyun, and only when no one was around did they discuss their true predicament.

Ye Liuyun also told Li Yuanlang about the equipment he had brought.

Li Yuanlang also praised Ye Liuyun's cautious approach: "There will certainly be spies."

I estimate that news of your arrival here will soon reach Ruan Haotian, after all he has many spies; we cannot keep it hidden.

Ye Liuyun also took the opportunity to propose.

We can think of a way to get rid of him, and have you, Master, replace him.

Many of the old fogeys from the Ten Thousand Gods Alliance are also on his side; I can get them to cooperate.

As for whether to replace Ruan Haotian, Master still hasn't decided.

After all, he hasn't done anything too outrageous.

As for those old fogeys, their cultivation levels are high, but their combat ability is lacking.

Ruan Haotian will definitely be on guard against them.

Don't underestimate Ruan Haotian's strength.

There are quite a few strong experts around him, at least several dozen whose strength is comparable to ours.

Li Yuanlang reminded Ye Liuyun and also told him that Yao Guangyao, Li Xianying, and Zhao Hu—these three—are his longtime battle comrades, worthy of trust.

Can't we affect Ruan Haotian's status through the Ten Thousand Merchants Alliance?

Ye Liuyun brought up the issue again, but he put it more tactfully.

There is indeed a way.

But I'm worried it might affect other Martial Cultivators' resistance against the Foreign Tribe.

If mishandled, it would instead let the Foreign Tribe take advantage.

The Human Race is already weak; any further loss would put us in danger.

Li Yuanlang has quite a few concerns.

Ye Liuyun guesses that his master still doesn't intend to act against Ruan Haotian.

Master, if the leader of a large army lacks magnanimity and is jealous of talent, then it's impossible for it to win battles! I think you should act early, lest the problem grow bigger.

Having led many troops, Ye Liuyun deeply understands that an army must be united top and bottom.

Hmm!

Li Yuanlang also smiled and nodded: 'Before, we few didn't have this strength, nor the energy! Now that you've come, we can truly consider this matter.'