Chapter 3488: Deliberate Release

As a result, the two Elders sent by the Thousand Spirits Sect were both recognized by Chen Yueying, Xiong Tianchuan, Black and White Impermanence and others.

One Elder was outright killed by Ye Liuyun, who released three Stone Puppets against him. The other Elder backfired, voluntarily using his Soul to attack Ye Liuyun's Sea of Consciousness, but was marked with a Slave Seal by Ye Liuyun and became his captive.

Ye Liuyun also extracted from the memories of those two Elders a group of Thousand Spirits Sect disciples without Elder protection, rushed over and captured half of them while killing the other half.

He also seized the resources in their hands, acquired many Sixth and Seventh Tier treasures, and even snatched some people's weapons, distributing them to his own companions. x.

Then he had that Elder, leading the captured disciples under the banner of the Thousand Spirits Sect, go around robbing Martial Cultivators to gather resources for himself.

They even raided two groups of strong Martial Cultivators from Marquis manors, seizing their resources and Flying Boats, provoking the Heavenly Domain Marquis and Zhen Wu Hou to demand an explanation from the Thousand Spirits Sect.

Ye Liuyun indeed harvested many people and resources, expanding his force to over eighty. Even if he now faces a large-scale interception, he need not worry.

However, he does not wish to provoke armies, so when he avoids fighting, he always lets some captured Martial Cultivators drive ordinary Flying Boats outside to make haste.

Other Martial Cultivators, once agitated, steer clear at a distance whenever they see a Thousand Spirits Sect Flying Boat, or gather together to guard against them and refuse further inspections.

Consequently, the remaining Elders of the Thousand Spirits Sect, still leading disciples, fought the Martial Cultivators in two battles, killing many and further cementing their "evil deeds".

The reputation of the Thousand Spirits Sect was further tarnished by Ye Liuyun, its influence among Martial Cultivators dwindling. Eventually, when the Martial Cultivators could not locate Ye Liuyun, they united and turned against the Thousand Spirits Sect.

Ye Liuyun, mixing his own Martial Cultivators among them, fanned the flames, killing many of the remaining Thousand Spirits Sect disciples, and finally drove them back into the Sect, daring not to emerge again.

At this point, Ye Liuyun also bypassed the two Marquis armies, arrived at the edge of Xing Xi, and, leading his followers, was battling a pursuing group of Martial Cultivators, intending to depart in a Sixth Tier Flying Boat after the fight.

Suddenly, his

Golden Pupil noticed a hundred‑thousand‑strong army ahead, fan‑shaped, blocking their path. The Leader at the front was Xiao Han.

Xiao Han had just stepped down from a sixth‑grade Flying Boat, hurriedly issuing orders to his soldiers, and then led a few bodyguards straight toward here.

Ye Liuyun did not know whether Xiao Han had just come to scout their battle; if so, he would certainly have discovered him.

"He only brought a few people over—what does that mean?" Ye Liuyun wondered, promptly ordering everyone to end the fight. If Xiao Han insisted on opposing him, with his current strength he could simply charge out.

He still has six Golden Dragon Puppets, three Stone Puppets, and one Metal Puppet in his hand, all of a higher realm than these ordinary soldiers. Moreover, his side now numbers many, so even with some casualties, breaking through is no problem.

He only worries that a prolonged delay will attract more armies, which could trap them and make escape difficult.

Thus he cautiously approaches Xiao Han with a probing attitude, and also orders everyone to finish the battle and quickly clear the battlefield.

When he was still thirty li away from Xiao Han, Xiao Han suddenly halted and sent a Transmission Voice urging him to stop as well.

"If you keep moving forward, the soldiers' Divine Sense will detect you," Xiao Han warned Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun immediately stopped too, still wondering what Xiao Han intended.

"Your realm has caught up with mine!" Xiao Han casually chatted with Ye Liuyun.

"Indeed! Recent battles have accelerated my advancement!" Ye Liuyun went along with his conversation.

"I never expected, after parting from the camp, you'd cause such a stir! Did you really kill Zhao Yuanpei and Hou Yuanqing?" Xiao Han sighed, then asked Ye Liuyun.

"Yes, otherwise those two marquises wouldn't have caused such a commotion," Ye Liuyun had no need to deny; these matters are now known to all.

"So the First Holy Son of the Thousand Spirits Sect is also dead? What about the Second Holy Son—dead? It's said no one knows how they died," Xiao Han grew curious.

"They were all killed by me. I ambushed the Second Holy Son's group!" Ye Liuyun didn't go into detail but admitted it. After all, having done so many great deeds, the Second Holy Son's death

whether he admits it

"Impressive! I saw long ago that you'd become extraordinary, but I didn't expect you to become famous so quickly! Though your fame is a bit premature—what are you planning now?" Xiao Han probed Ye Liuyun's plans.

"I still have many Martial Cultivators from the Divine Realm, all of whom have broken through to the Taixu Realm. If I stay, there aren't enough resources for their cultivation. So I intend to take them beyond the domain, carve out our own territory, and let them become self‑reliant."

Ye Liuyun didn't hide anything from him; at least he could not yet discern any hostility from Xiao Han.

Upon hearing that, Xiao Han pondered briefly, then agreed: "Very well, otherwise, given your talent and temperament, staying would only cause more trouble.

You may pass through my defensive zone. Choose some fresh Martial Cultivators to pilot ordinary Flying Boats, and I will let you through. Also, I have some equipment used by my soldiers; take it as well—it might be useful for your people."

Furthermore, after passing through my area, do not change Flying Boats or reveal yourselves; continue forward for several days. The Heavenly Domain Marquis and Zhen Wu Hou have positioned five hundred thousand troops around this Xingkong, all aboard cloaking Warships, waiting for you!

Ye Liuyun felt very grateful upon hearing this. Without Xiao Han's warning, he would indeed have been surrounded by those five hundred thousand troops. Even if he could break out, the losses would be considerable.

Moreover, Xiao Han not only lets him leave but also provides equipment, leaving Ye Liuyun puzzled about Xiao Han's motives.

"Why?" he asked Xiao Han directly.

Xiao Han smiled and replied: "I'm just jealous—you did what I wouldn't dare to do! I also have confidence in you; I believe when you return, you will carve out a realm of your own!"

Ye Liuyun, hearing this, said little else, only: "Great kindness need not be thanked! You also take care!" and then turned to make arrangements.

Xiao Han immediately led his soldiers back, theatrically instructing them: "Their battle has ended; they will soon head toward our direction. Dispatch orders—I will personally lead a team to inspect; no suspect may be let go!"

"Understood," several soldiers replied, and two of them rushed back to relay the orders, putting the troops on alert.