The Dark Hall's desire to provoke international disputes for Great Xia was indeed a breakthrough.
The conflict between the Dark Hall and the Glorious Hall wasn't a recent development; their deep-seated animosity was already known internationally.
If all contestants perished, Ye Longlin would have to apprehend someone from the Dark Hall, or at least have evidence that the Dark Hall was responsible.
Only then could the animosity be redirected.
In essence, as long as evidence could be presented, various nations would have little to say. After all, the security forces were top-tier, even involving the Dragon Pavilion. They certainly couldn't voice many objections.
Everyone knew the reputation the Dragon Pavilion had forged overseas in recent years!
"Ye Longlin, what's going on? Are we going to die?"
Mu Hanqi, regaining her senses, had a pale face and eyes filled with fear, never having anticipated such an event.
Qi Chuyao bit her lip, remaining silent, tightly clutching Ye Longlin's clothes, her body trembling slightly.
Ye Longlin glanced at Mu Hanqi and mocked, "With you like this, you still want to be my woman? Heh."
This remark directly provoked Mu Hanqi, causing her to jump up.
"Ye Longlin, what do you mean, mocking me? I'm telling you, this young lady has never shied away from a challenge, I..."
"Bang!"
A bullet whizzed past Mu Hanqi's head. She could even feel the chilling sensation as it flew by.
"Waaah—"
Mu Hanqi was instantly scared into tears.
She had nearly died just now!
As a girl, being scared was only natural, wasn't it?
If that bullet had been even slightly lower, Mu Hanqi would have died on the spot.
Mu Hanqi immediately burrowed into Ye Longlin's embrace, her eyes brimming with tears.
"Ye Longlin,呜呜呜, I almost died, I almost died."
Even a man would be hard-pressed to remain calm in that situation. For an ordinary person without intense training, such a reaction was quite normal.
He had even seen people wet themselves just from having a gun barrel pressed to their heads before.
Mu Hanqi... was actually quite brave.
"Wait."
Ye Longlin's voice was gentle as he softly patted her head. Then, he slowly rose, a powerful aura radiating throughout the gymnasium.
Yuan Gang, having just dealt with someone, felt this aura and glanced in Ye Longlin's direction. He shrugged and stared at the dwarf man in front of him.
"Shorty, you're finished. The boss is angry."
However, just as he finished speaking, a figure in bright red outside the door drew everyone's attention. The battle momentarily paused before the gunfire resumed.
"I knew this had something to do with you."
Ye Longlin looked at the figure and spoke slowly, his eyes radiating a dangerous glint.
The Scarlet Lotus Demoness!
He had encountered her before. Upon learning of this matter, the first person Ye Longlin thought of was the Scarlet Lotus Demoness. As expected, she had indeed appeared here!
"Heehee, Little Ye, you know, sister really doesn't want to be your enemy, but I have no choice. The Dark Hall is the initiator of this plan, and I'm merely the executor.
If I don't complete the plan, I'll be punished when I return to the Dark Hall. Don't you feel any pity for sister? Sister is so beautiful, why can't you like me?"
Ye Longlin clasped his hands behind his back: "Since you've made your move, don't make any excuses. If you want to fight, fight. Stop the nonsense!"
He wouldn't back down an inch.
But... upon hearing the Scarlet Lotus Demoness's words, Mu Hanqi immediately stood up from her seat, glaring angrily!
"Ye Longlin can only be mine, you..."
Mu Hanqi's eyes widened when she saw the Scarlet Lotus Demoness.
The Scarlet Lotus Demoness was indeed a captivating beauty. Her figure, her skin, were not something an ordinary person could compare to. Coupled with her devilish physique and angelic face, it was hard not to be attracted.
"Do you not have money to buy clothes? I have money, and I'll give you money to buy clothes!"
Mu Hanqi, who considered herself to have the advantage of proximity, sounded noticeably less confident as she spoke. She felt she couldn't compare to the Scarlet Lotus Demoness.
The Scarlet Lotus Demoness's gaze fell upon Mu Hanqi, and she giggled: "Little Ye, is this your new flame? Quite interesting. It's a pity, though, she still can't compare to sister.
Tell me, if I were to take her head home, would you go mad? Like Little Grass? Or perhaps, your new flame can't even compare to Little Grass?"
Swish!
The very heavens seemed to brighten instantly, and a surge of violent rage permeated the entire gymnasium as if a ferocious ape had bared its fangs.
"Scarlet Lotus Demoness, you are seeking death!"
Swish!
Ye Longlin appeared before the Scarlet Lotus Demoness and launched a whip kick towards her head, his leg emitting a martial energy that seemed capable of shattering anything.
The Scarlet Lotus Demoness had no intention of a direct confrontation. The moment Ye Longlin raised his leg, she had already appeared on the stage.
"Heehee, Little Ye's temper is still so hot-headed. That's not a good habit. However, if you continue to attack, sister will kill this little girl, just like Little Grass."
Ye Longlin stood rooted to the spot, his eyes flashing with a chilling light that could freeze a person rigid.
"What do you say? Want to play a game of chess with me?"
Ye Longlin glanced around the venue. Most of it was under the Dragon Pavilion's control. Even if they stalled, they could wear them all down.
Moreover, the contestants from various countries had already left, which directly dashed their hopes. Ye Longlin couldn't understand what other means the Dark Hall had to achieve their objectives here.
It was truly perplexing.
"You are not worthy. Go back and tell your Dark Hall Master that causing trouble in Great Xia will one day cost him. Once I've dealt with domestic matters, it will be the doom of your Dark Hall."
Ye Longlin didn't want to fight the Scarlet Lotus Demoness. His old injuries hadn't healed; while he could suppress her in a fight, it would prolong his recovery.
Afterward, Ye Longlin went onto the stage and sat down.
Placing a piece on the Tiansuan, he slowly said, "I'm very curious. Why haven't you fought me? Is it a lack of confidence, or does the Dark Hall wish to instigate conflict?"
The Scarlet Lotus Demoness smiled seductively, "Of course, it's a lack of confidence. You are Ye Longlin. Forget about me, how many War Gods from various countries are confident they can defeat you?"