Hou Ying's appearance immediately drew the focus of the spectators and netizens.
"Who is this person? Seems to know Brother Ye? A friend?"
"I suspect he's the one who unleashed that terrifying white light attack just now?"
"Damn! That's too scary! Someone as monstrous as Brother Ye?"
"Looking at him, he vaguely resembles Brother Ye's friend from the R country! Quite handsome, and uses similar 'little magic' tricks!"
"Nani? That's it, that's it! It's our R country's Prince Hou Ying!"
...
The plaza.
Elf Emperor? Princess?
"So strong? She couldn't be instantly defeated!" Bai Ye was somewhat surprised. He was certain this Elf Princess was not at the Demon King level. Based on her level, she should be comparable to the three-headed demon dragon Nicholas Ghidorah.
And yet, such a "little fellow" managed to survive one of his ultimate attacks? It was known that Bai Ye was invincible against anyone below the Demon King level. Even against Demon Kings, he felt like he was on equal footing.
Bai Ye had no intention of showing mercy. He immediately unleashed an extreme spatial confinement coupled with the terrifying 'Spatial Cut'.
Something must have gone wrong!
He fully released his spatial perception, conducting a ground-level sweep again.
"What are you looking for?" Hou Ying asked from beside him.
"That elf."
Upon hearing Bai Ye's words, Hou Ying's eyes flickered slightly, his expression somewhat peculiar. After a few seconds, he spoke, "Is there a possibility that she indeed died? Except, it wasn't her true self that died!"
"Hmm?" Bai Ye turned around, a hint of realization dawning on him.
Hou Ying continued, "The Elf race evolved from ancient plants. In a sense, their history might be even older than the demon race. When some plants evolve into elves through spiritual awakening, they may have accompanying symbiotic plants. These plants are perfectly attuned to them and, under a certain pact, can act as substitutes."
"However, these are legends from the Tates world. Most elves do not possess this ability. The origin of this legend comes from one of the three great Elf royal families – the Manjushaka."
"The woman from the Great Power Kingdom in Europe, if I remember correctly, should be a prodigy of the Manjushaka royal family, the Third Princess. I don't recall her name clearly."
Substitute? Clone jutsu?
Could such unscientific magic actually exist? Bai Ye felt a flicker of interest. He wondered if he could acquire a set. If he brought it back to show off, the magical effect would undoubtedly be top-tier. At the very least, like the elf girl, he could use it to test the waters and see if his life was in danger.
At this moment, with the 'death' of the Elf Princess, the powerful emerald branches and leaves vanished. The bizarre giant flower that had lifted the Elf Princess from the ground scattered in pieces across the shattered, ruin-like plaza.
From a distance, faint exclamations could be heard. The audience outside had witnessed the battle. They were now all fired up, their eyes filled with admiration.
"Holy cow! He won, Brother Ye eliminated that elf with one move!"
"The space itself cracked! This... this is the 'little magic' he always talked about when performing for us!"
"We thought the videos from the previous commendation ceremony were fake, but now it seems the officially released information was actually conservative!"
"We're safe! With Brother Ye in our Great Xia, we no longer need to fear the arrival of demons and monsters."
"It's a bit regrettable that such a beautiful elf is now dead... But, I just want to say Brother Ye did a great job! (Cries)"
...
In the West, the public in various countries gradually saw the videos of Bai Ye's powerful 'killing' of the elf and were greatly shocked. All previous doubts about Bai Ye vanished instantly.
"Ohmigosh! This handsome guy from Great Xia is even more powerful than Jesus!"
"The magical forest crisis that left our entire Western Alliance helpless has been resolved just like that?"
"Those useless media outlets claimed the West was the safest place in the world! What is this? Aren't they slapping their own faces?"
"I want to go to Great Xia, I wonder how I can get a visa?"
"I want to go too, I can't stand this damned hypocritical Britain anymore!"
...
As news and videos of Bai Ye's actions spread in the West, an immigration wave towards Great Xia soon began! The entire world now knew that Great Xia was the safest place in this turbulent era!
The presidents of Western countries also looked joyous and excited. The magical forest, that powerful and suffocating elf, was finally dead!
They didn't care who killed it, as long as it was dead, it was the best for them. As for saving face, it didn't matter, they didn't need it anyway!
Of course, they also realized the importance of Great Xia, or rather, Bai Ye. At this point, bowing their heads was inevitable.
However, while contacting Great Xia, countries vied to send troops into the magical forest. Since the elf was 'dead', the forest was no longer a hell, but a paradise filled with rare treasures...
People's Square.
Bai Ye prepared to leave and return to his ranch.
Hou Ying displayed a rare, complex expression, showing no signs of moving.
"Bai Ye." He called out to Bai Ye.
Bai Ye stopped and looked at Hou Ying with confusion.
Hou Ying said, "If those old guys really target you, it will be quite troublesome. Why don't you go into hiding too?"
"Go into hiding? Where?"
"Leave here. At least, leave Great Xia..." Hou Ying said it euphemistically. What he meant by leaving was actually giving up on protecting these citizens of Great Xia.
Bai Ye shook his head.
Hou Ying was silent for a moment, then finally showed a gentle smile. "In that case, then... take care."
"Bai Ye, you need to pay special attention to one old guy, the Elf Emperor!"
Hou Ying left with these words and his figure disappeared.
Bai Ye hovered in the air for a while, his mind replaying Hou Ying's words, his mood gradually becoming heavy. This was the first time this guy had warned him so gravely. It seemed things were indeed not simple.
No wonder this guy was running away! Could it be that he was being hunted elsewhere and couldn't stay, so he slipped over?
Bai Ye harbored some suspicion.
His figure flashed, and he returned to Lone Star Villa.
Lydia and Gou Dan were by the green lake, still anticipating the appearance of the Little Onigiri. Da Peng stayed silently beside them, protecting them while guarding the passage.
Inside Lone Star Villa, only Bai Ye remained, making the place seem a little desolate...