Chapter 482: Heavenly Net, Earthly Web

Ye Liuyun hadn't expected that He Liancheng had actually cultivated two Souls, and he was just a Soul Master who had just entered the Seventh‑level.

However, both of his Souls were relatively weak compared to Ye Liuyun. Given more time, he really couldn't be eliminated so easily.

He Liancheng's corpse fell straight down. Ye Liuyun, seizing the moment while Wei Yusong was stunned, sucked He Liancheng's Storage Ring over and tossed it to Wu Qingcheng to deal with.

"Ah? You actually killed He Liancheng?" Wei Yusong exclaimed in surprise.

"You sent him to his death, what else is there to be surprised about?" Ye Liuyun said mockingly.

"This…" Wei Yusong hadn't expected that Ye Liuyun could eliminate He Liancheng with a single move.

When Liang Xue first arrived, he was only at the Second Layer of the Golden Core. He thought that no matter how strong Ye Liuyun was, he couldn't surpass the Heavenly Gang Fourth Layer He Liancheng. Moreover, Ye Liuyun concealed his aura, so Liang Xue didn't notice to investigate, which is why He Liancheng was allowed to act.

He only wanted He Liancheng to teach Ye Liuyun a lesson, to make Liang Xue realize that Ye Liuyun was nothing. At the crucial moment, he would also rescue Ye Liuyun and spare his life.

But he never imagined that Ye Liuyun would strike and kill without mercy.

He immediately realized the trouble had just become huge!

He didn't lose his temper at Ye Liuyun; instead, he hurriedly said to Ye Liuyun and Liang Xue, "He Liancheng comes from an ancient martial family; he is the Clan Chief's only son. Now that he's dead, their family has probably already found out. Moreover, he's an elite of Lingxi Palace, which possesses his Divine Sense. At this moment, Lingxi Palace should also know he's dead! You've caused a big disaster now!"

"So what? This calamity wasn't started by us; you caused it!" Ye Liuyun said calmly.

For him, it's no big deal—if he can't win, he'll just run. Anyway, with his strength, few could keep him alive.

But Ye Liuyun didn't expect Wei Yusong to immediately admit fault.

"Indeed, I'm the one who caused the disaster. But the He family and Lingxi Palace will never let you go! Have you thought about it? If you take Xue'er away, you'll only endanger her! Let Xue'er go with me now, and you flee immediately; perhaps you can avoid a calamity." Wei Yusong suggested sincerely.

Ye Liuyun looked at him and saw that his words sounded sincere. Yet regardless of truth, Ye Liuyun's impression of Wei Yusong was poor, and he wouldn't let Liang Xue go back with him.

"Thanks for your suggestion. But I'll take good care of Xue'er; the He family can't keep me. We'll leave at once."

Having said that, Ye Liuyun bowed his hand to Wei Yusong.

Seeing this, Liang Xue also deeply bowed to Wei Yusong: "Master, your disciple is unfilial, parting here. Please take care of yourself. The gratitude for your cultivation, Xue'er will repay another day!"

"This... why are you so stubborn! With your abilities, you can never escape the He family's pursuit!" Wei Yusong stamped his foot anxiously.

Finally, seeing Ye Liuyun and the others' resolute attitude and their preparation to leave, he tried to snatch Xue'er back. He didn't want Liang Xue to become a fugitive with Ye Liuyun.

However, Ye Liuyun had already anticipated his move; just as he was about to act, Lei Ming suddenly emitted an aura and locked onto him. Up to now, Lei Ming had only been watching Ye Liuyun and Liang Xue, never expecting there to be a Heavenly Gang Seventh Layer strongman here.

Although Lei Ming's realm was lower, from the aura he exuded Ye Liuyun knew Lei Ming could definitely block him.

He helplessly urged Liang Xue: "Xue'er, this is for your own good!"

Liang Xue nodded and said, "Disciple understands. But Ye Liuyun is more important to me than my own life; I will not abandon him."

"Let's go! A master has arrived!" Ye Liuyun said, pulling everyone into the Storage Ring one by one, then, in front of Wei Yusong, vanished into the void.

Wei Yusong's mouth gaped in shock. "Spatial Power, this kid still has that ability? Seems I really underestimated him!"

He was stunned for a moment, then suddenly turned and rushed back to the Sect to report. Lingxi Palace had just lost two promising disciples; he had to go back and explain. At least, Lingxi Palace shouldn't take part in the hunt for Ye Liuyun.

In truth, he genuinely wanted what's best for Liang Xue, but he hadn't expected Ye Liuyun to truly possess strength worthy of Liang Xue, and his methods were simply excessive.

Wei Yusong hurried back to the Academy, found the Palace Master, and reported the situation. Upon hearing it, the Palace Master also blamed Wei Yusong for his sloppy handling. He not only caused one to die but also forced another to leave.

"This can't be blamed on Liang Xue. However, Liang Xue is the Sect's prodigy; I was hoping she could join the Cangyun Continent Grand Competition! Now that He Liancheng is dead, our strength is even weaker! We must quickly retrieve Liang Xue!" the Lingxi Palace Master muttered.

"But now the He family is also hunting them; they're fleeing for their lives, how would they listen to our explanation! If we send a party, they'll think we're also hunting them. Moreover, if the He family can't find them, we might not either!"

At this moment, Wei Yusong felt like an ant on a hot pan, thinking that no solution seemed to work.

"Don't panic! It's just vanishing into the void; I have a way. First find them, then snatch them back from the He family's subordinates. No matter how strong the He family is, they won't dare turn against us." The Palace Master said calmly, pulling out a Transmission Talisman and summoning Elder Luo Xi.

"Although Elder Luo Xi is also adept at Spatial Power, that kid has already been gone for a while; can he still catch up?"

Wei Yusong asked, puzzled.

"Isn't there this then!" the Palace Master smiled slightly, taking out a small net‑shaped treasure.

"Heavenly Net of Earth and Sky?" Wei Yusong shouted in surprise.

The Heavenly Net of Earth and Sky is a divine artifact of Lingxi Palace. Once scattered, it can seal an area of tens of thousands of li. Whether in the void or underground, it covers everything; no matter how powerful the technique, one cannot escape its enclosure.

It is also Lingxi Palace's sole palace‑locking artifact. Wei Yusong hadn't expected that the Director, to retain Liang Xue, would actually bring out this treasure.

But he still asked anxiously, "After we capture them, what about that kid?"

"By your account, that kid is also a talent. Moreover, if we don't save him, Liang Xue will resent us. It would be best if he joins Lingxi Palace; if not, we won't force him. So we might as well rescue him together."

The Palace Master thought it over and found no other solution. Lingxi Palace is one of the top sects on Cangyun Continent, placing great importance on the Cangyun Continent Grand Competition. They have ten slots, and now they truly lack people; otherwise they wouldn't exert such effort to retain Liang Xue.