Chapter 1774

"Ye Pu Shan has always been the most mysterious Men Sect in the martial world," Ye Pu Xue said. "Over these years, many legends about Ye Pu Shan have circulated in the martial world; many Men Sects have wanted to challenge Ye Pu Shan, but so far, no one has ever succeeded."

Ximen Wudi's gaze swept around: "Where have the Gao Jie disciples of Ye Pu Shan hidden?"

"This is the secret base of Ye Pu Sect; outsiders know nothing of it, and the Sect Master of Ye Pu Mountain hasn't appeared publicly in many years."

"Then, do you know his name?"

"Ye Pu Xue," Ye Pu Xue said.

"I understand. Farewell." Ximen Wudi said, taking a few steps forward, then pushing off the ground, his figure shooting out like a cheetah.

Quite a grand display

Quite a grand display

When he finally regained his footing, Ximen Wudi had reached the mountain's mid-slope.

There, another cave entrance lay open; Ximen Wudi had no doubt that a significant force was hidden inside.

Yet when Ximen Wudi rushed in, he saw no enemies.

Empty.

This made Ximen Wudi's eyebrows furrow slightly.

"Where is everyone?" he asked.

"They must have hidden," Gesilin said.

"These Ye Pu Shan people are too cautious, aren't they?" Ximen Wudi said.

The shaded side of this Shanfeng had been hollowed out like a space, utterly unnoticed in daily life.

"Where are they?" Ximen Wudi asked.

"Right there," Gesilin raised her hand and pointed to the southeast corner.

Ximen Wudi turned his head to look.

Indeed, crouched within the grass were several figures.

Their clothes were tattered, as if they had suffered brutal torment.

Seeing Ximen Wudi approach, the figures trembled violently, clearly terrified of him.

"You are the Gao Jie disciples of Ye Pu Shan?" Ximen Wudi narrowed his eyes. "Looks like their courage truly isn't much."

Ximen Wudi did not kill these men; after all, they were innocent parties.

"Yes, please spare us," the men pleaded, faces grim.

"Are you high-ranking members of Ye Pu Shan?" Ximen Wudi asked again.

"No, we're not. We're ordinary disciples. We were ordered to protect Brother Haichuan," one man sobbed. "This has nothing to do with us."

"Then whose disciples are you?"

"Elder Ye Pu Xue."

"You came to protect me, didn't you?" Ximen Wudi asked with a smile.

The group of disciples nodded in unison.

"Then why did you ambush me? That breaks the rules," Ximen Wudi shook his head, sneering. "Looks like you truly have no right to remain in this world."

With that, Ximen Wudi suddenly swung his blade!

Shhh!

One head flew off instantly!

The other two were terrified into urinating and defecating themselves!

Ximen Wudi looked at the blood pooling on the ground and frowned slightly: "Ye Pu Xue, we will meet eventually. When that time comes, we'll settle our score."

After speaking, Ximen Wudi leapt onto the crocodile's back and returned the way he came.

…………

After Ximen Wudi vanished from Ye Pu Xue's sight, she emerged from the bushes, staring at the blood and severed heads on the ground, her teeth clenched.

"Everyone in Ye Pu Shan must die," Ye Pu Xue said coldly.

She had seen clearly—the brilliant golden glow, strikingly visible under the sunlight.

"Will the world of Ye Pu Dao change?" Ye Pu Xue looked at the blood and heads, sighing softly: "Master, appear soon. If you don't, this vast Ye Pu Dao will fall into my sister's and that bastard's hands."

Here, Ye Pu Xue shook her head: "No… perhaps I should have guessed the ending long ago…"

Inside the main hall of Ye Pu Shan sat an old man.

His face was lined with wrinkles, his eyes sunken with deep crevices, his skin dry as if a breeze could shatter it.

Yet despite his aged appearance, he radiated a powerful aura.

This aura was even stronger than that of Ye Pu Xue's father, Ye Pu Jiang.

Peak of the Innate Realm

Peak of the Innate Realm

This man was none other than Paidechuang Sect's founder, former Sect Master of Ye Pu Mountain, Ye Pu Xue's Master—Ye Pu Shan Zhu, Ye Pu Song.

"Senior Brother, Haichuan is dead," a thin middle-aged man entered.

Ye Pu Shan's second senior brother, Ye Pu Haichuan's senior, also a Supreme Expert at the Xiantian Peak realm.

Ye Pu Song kept his eyes closed and said nothing.

"Senior Brother, you must seek justice for this," Ye Pu Haichuan's senior brother said. "If Haichuan dies like this, we, his fellow senior brothers, cannot let it pass."

"What do you plan to do?" Ye Pu Song opened his eyes, speaking calmly. "You may seek revenge."

"Yes," Ye Pu Haichuan's second senior brother nodded firmly. "Then I ask you, Master, to take action yourself."

"Me?" Ye Pu Song shook his head. "I'm no longer capable. At ninety-eight, my life force is spent. I can no longer defeat them."

His tone was calm, yet it carried deep sorrow and desolation.

This Martial Uncle, although of extremely high seniority, had indeed already burned out like a guttering lamp.

"Martial Uncle, are we just going to watch that bastard climb to the top of Ye Pu Xue?" Ye Pu Haichuan's second senior martial brother said: "This martial nephew boldly suggests, while there are still people on Ye Pu Mountain, we should just wipe them out."

"No." Ye Pu Song shook his head: "No matter what, they share the surname Ye, they are my grand-disciples. If we really make a move, then the entire Huaxia martial world will never acknowledge Ye Pu Mountain."

"Therefore, I think it would be best for you to come out of seclusion." Ye Pu Haichuan's second senior martial brother urged: "You don't need to worry that this matter will cause an international dispute. Ye Pu Xue and we do not belong to the same system, and moreover, she has no foundation whatsoever in the Huaxia martial world, so she absolutely cannot contend with us."

These words did carry a rather domineering flavor within them.

Ye Pu Haichuan's eldest senior martial brother also said: "Yes, our Ye Pu Mountain has been silent for too long, we also need to borrow certain outside forces to promote ourselves."

After pausing for a moment, Ye Pu Xue said: "What's more, Haichuan's corpse has already gone completely cold. If we don't even have the courage to avenge him, won't we just get our spines poked by others?"

"Master, I agree with second senior martial brother's idea, this vengeance absolutely must be carried out! Otherwise our Ye Pu Island will lose its dignity!" Ye Pu Haichuan's third senior martial sister also shouted.

"Master, what is your decision?" Ye Pu Haichuan said: "As long as you are willing to come out of seclusion, leave the rest of the matter to us."

"Sigh." Ye Pu Song let out a long sigh: "These old bones of mine really can't hold up for many more years. Since you are willing to avenge me, then go ahead and do it."

Ye Pu Haichuan's expression was slightly invigorated: "Thank you, Master. Rest assured, we absolutely will not disgrace the honor of Ye Pu Mountain."

Ye Pu Song waved his hand and said: "There's no rush for any of this. Once I've recovered from my injuries, I'll find the right opportunity and teach that bastard Ximen Wudi a lesson."

Speaking to here, a trace of viciousness flashed through Ye Pu Song's eyes: "He killed Haichuan, so he must pay the price!"

"Master, if you come out of seclusion, I'll go with you!" Ye Pu Haichuan immediately said.

"These old bones of mine no longer have the energy to participate in so many arena matches." Ye Pu Song said lightly: "Moreover, you lot on this trip had best keep a low profile, and absolutely must not stir up trouble."

This Martial Ancestor was clearly worried his disciples would suffer losses.

1676 could not help but show a bitter expression.

1676 could not help but show a bitter expression.

"Rest assured, Master. The skills of us few have all made breakthroughs. Once we make a move, that bastard absolutely has no way out alive!" Ye Pu Haichuan's second senior martial brother said.

The remaining four martial brothers also followed up with their declarations of allegiance.

Ye Pu Song lightly nodded his head, seemingly pondering something: "That little mongrel's martial cultivation is already unfathomably deep. If I rashly let you all take the field, you might very well be the ones who suffer losses."

Hearing these words, those five people all could not help but show bitter expressions.

"Master, then what should we do?"

"How about this — you few take turns challenging him. I estimate that bastard won't be able to hold out much longer either, and you can win every time." Ye Pu Song said.

Although he was old and his eyes were dim, looking as if he could drop dead at any moment, his mind was still turning very quickly.

"Good, then we'll do as Master instructs." Ye Pu Haichuan said.

He was also unbearably aggrieved. His own younger brother had died, and yet the future development direction of Ye Pu Mountain had also been ruined. In his heart, he was simply incomparably furious!