In truth, it was so. No one could directly confront Ye Longlin. He was the type to get stronger the longer he fought, the more heated the battle became.
Many people did not wish to clash head-on with Ye Longlin, not even the war gods of various nations, nor the Dark Hall.
This was precisely why the Red Lotus Demoness had been avoiding a direct fight.
If she were to truly fight him, whether she could return would be another matter entirely.
It could be said that Ye Longlin was the pinnacle of Great Xia's combat strength.
"Since you already know I made arrangements in advance, and you're still here, aren't you afraid I'll keep you in Great Xia forever?"
Ye Longlin made a move on the chessboard and spoke slowly.
Upon seeing Ye Longlin sitting and playing chess with this woman, Mu Hanqi's vigilance skyrocketed!
She sensed a threat from this woman!
More importantly, she was prettier than her and had a better figure. What man could resist such temptation?
Crucially, when she heard Ye Longlin speak this way, her hidden thoughts could no longer be contained. She took three rapid steps onto the stage, stood beside him, and glared at the Red Lotus Demoness.
"Heh heh heh, if it were you, I might consider it."
The Red Lotus Demoness chuckled, a hint of amusement appearing at the corners of her lips.
Was it true or false?
Hearing their conversation, Mu Hanqi's eyes widened. "No!"
Ye Longlin cast a deep glance at Mu Hanqi, ignoring her, and continued, "Keeping someone like you in Great Xia is a disaster for Great Xia. Now that your people have been dealt with, do you really think you can turn the tables?"
The Red Lotus Demoness propped her chin with her hand, gazing at the chessboard, and suddenly laughed, "King Ye, you are truly King Ye. I've lost this game, and it's time for me to leave."
Ye Longlin swept his gaze across the venue and smiled.
"Do you think you can leave today?"
Ye Longlin made his final move. The entire scene seemed to be swept by wind and clouds. A great dragon finally took shape, as if roaring at the heavens.
The Red Lotus Demoness's smile abruptly shifted. She said sinisterly, "What? Do you, King Ye, intend to keep me here? Do you think just because I could enter Great Xia, others cannot?"
Ye Longlin shook his head slightly. "I only see you alone."
He struck the chessboard, and in an instant, the dense black stones on the board surged towards the Red Lotus Demoness.
Each chess piece seemed to form a formation, enveloping her completely.
At this moment, Ye Longlin grabbed Mu Hanqi's wrist and retreated rapidly. With his other hand, he formed a hand seal, and instantly, hundreds of chess pieces self-destructed.
Simultaneously, high above the stadium, a giant azure sword was gradually taking shape. At its tip, Yuan Gang's eyes seemed to glow with azure light, and the entire world seemed to condense with infinite sword intent.
"Black Dragon, watch them!"
After entrusting Mu Hanqi and Qi Chuyao to Black Dragon, he flashed to the Red Lotus Demoness's side. A battle saber had appeared in his hand, and he directly slashed horizontally, aiming for her neck.
"Heh heh heh, it seems little Ye really wants to keep older sister. But older sister doesn't have time to play with you. Older sister is very busy, so I must take my leave first."
As her voice faded, streaks of red light flashed throughout the stadium. The red light transformed into numerous lotuses, descending beautifully from the sky. Each red lotus was stunning to behold, but they were not merely for admiration. These red lotuses possessed lethal power!
The sky was filled with red lotuses, completely sealing the stadium. As the Red Lotus Demoness moved her delicate feet, she was astonished to find that countless red lotuses were actually melting away!
This...
Her expression gradually turned grim.
"The last time I appeared, I knew you were still in Nan Province, so do you think I wouldn't have any means to keep you?"
The giant azure sword descended at this moment with earth-shattering might!
Xie Wenzhan, who had just finished dealing with matters, sighed as he witnessed this scene. "They say the kings of this generation are ruthless and merciless in their methods, but who knew he was only like that towards outsiders?"
"The pinnacle of Great Xia's combat strength. Do you really think they're just playing games with you? That's recognized by the Hall of Glory, otherwise... how could he sit on the throne of King?"
The Red Lotus Demoness found her abilities being suppressed, and her face showed a rare look of solemnity. She gently clasped her slender hands in the air, and countless red lotuses transformed into falling petals once more. This scene was breathtaking, exuding an ethereal beauty, yet remaining incredibly dangerous.
Ye Longlin leaped up, his eyes flashing with sharp light. He appeared as if bathed in radiance, or perhaps as a deity emerging from the light.
"Red Lotus Demoness, have you ever seen... the Crimson Guillotine?"
Upon hearing this, the Red Lotus Demoness's pupils contracted, and her voice became sharp. "Ye Longlin, are you insane?"
It was the Crimson Guillotine that struck fear into countless powerful individuals both at home and abroad!
Legend had it that this was a lost cultivation technique, one that should have long since vanished into the river of history.
However, the Crimson Guillotine consumed an immense amount of energy. Even for a top expert like Ye Longlin, his martial energy was only sufficient for two uses.
At this moment, fear had permeated the Red Lotus Demoness's body and mind. She had never expected Ye Longlin to be so desperate as to truly want to keep her in Great Xia forever!
With the azure giant sword overhead and Ye Longlin's Crimson Guillotine looming beside her... it seemed like a dangerous situation today.
The Red Lotus Demoness didn't hesitate. Her profound crimson martial energy suddenly permeated the entire venue. Countless threads of martial energy began to condense into red lotuses. One red lotus landed in front of Mu Hanqi. Black Dragon's pupils contracted sharply. Before he could react, the Red Lotus Demoness had already appeared beside Mu Hanqi.
A dagger was pressed against Mu Hanqi's neck.
"Ye Longlin, I don't want to fight you. I've said it many times. If you truly want to keep me in Great Xia, I can only take one person with me."
This was no longer subtle; it was a blatant threat.
Clearly, the Red Lotus Demoness truly felt the threat of death.
Ye Longlin halted his actions, and the guillotine that had just appeared in the sky slowly dissipated.
He stood proudly in the sky, hands behind his back, looking down at the Red Lotus Demoness. His eyes held no trace of humanity, as if he were a cold killing machine.
"Do you think this King dares not to gamble?"
"A mere commoner, dead or alive, what problem does it pose to me? But you, Red Lotus Demoness, as one of the Eight Heavenly Gods of the Dark Hall, killing you would sever the Dark Hall's influence. Who do you think is more important to me?"
Hearing this, the Red Lotus Demoness couldn't help but curse, "Ye Longlin, are you even a man?"