"Heh heh, it seems you understand everything now. Let's dispense with the pleasantries and save some time!"
Seeing the other party's dazed state, Ye Cangtian chuckled coldly, put away his golden mask, and then slowly raised the Reaper's Scythe, swinging it down.
"No! No…"
Hei Wuchang shook his head repeatedly, fear flashing in his eyes.
However, with his soul severely wounded, he found it difficult to control his body and could only watch as the Reaper's Scythe sliced through his neck.
Watching Hei Wuchang fall dead, Ye Cangtian finally breathed a sigh of relief.
It was fortunate that he had killed Bai Wuchang earlier. If the Black and White Impermanence had joined forces, he might indeed have met his end here today.
In fact, even if he could defeat both of them, capturing them would have been exceptionally difficult.
With that thought, he left the camp with more than a dozen corpses and Xiao Feng.
...
The headquarters hall.
A hurried figure entered the hall, disturbing Kong Ling's meditation.
"Lord Kong Ling, something has happened! Hei Wuchang has been killed by Ye Cangtian…"
Hearing the guard's words, Kong Ling's eyes widened, and his face turned incredibly angry. He roared, "What did you say! How could Hei Wuchang be dead? What are you guards good for!"
Kong Ling could not believe these facts.
Currently, excluding Hong Mo, whose will was unstable, he only had four quasi-Heavenly level experts left under his command.
Yet, in less than a day, he had lost both Zi Long and Hei Wuchang, which was truly unbearable for him.
If this continued, he would have no one left to do his bidding.
After all, they hadn't even used the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir he had rewarded them with to promote their subordinates!
It could be said that apart from the quasi-Heavenly level experts, he only had some Earthly level stewards left, and what could those Earthly level stewards do? They were nothing more than cannon fodder!
"Lord Hei Wuchang destroyed the rebels and captured Xiao Feng alive to lure Ye Cangtian into a trap!"
"To be safe, Lord Hei Wuchang instructed us to find Lord Bai Wuchang, while he stayed behind to face Ye Cangtian. As a result…"
The guard quickly explained the general situation.
"What about Bai Wuchang? Did you not find Bai Wuchang?"
Kong Ling quickly questioned. Since the guards had gone to look for Bai Wuchang, Bai Wuchang should have had a chance to arrive and support Hei Wuchang.
But why was Hei Wuchang still dead? And more importantly, he still hadn't seen any sign of Bai Wuchang.
Upon hearing this, the guard quickly said, "This subordinate failed to find Bai Wuchang. His signal was interrupted in the dry well secret passage…"
"What!"
Hearing this, Kong Ling's body jolted. Could it be that Bai Wuchang had met with an accident?
Otherwise, why would the signal be interrupted?
With this thought, Kong Ling's heart tightened.
If Bai Wuchang had indeed met with an accident, he would have lost three quasi-Heavenly level experts in one day.
Since the establishment of the Dark Association, they had never suffered such losses!
Wait!
Kong Ling seemed to recall something. He distinctly remembered instructing Hei Wuchang and Bai Wuchang to act separately, and Bai Wuchang was supposed to be monitoring Po Xiao.
Could it be that Po Xiao had made a move against Bai Wuchang?
If that were the case, Po Xiao would already have rebellious intentions, and he could openly deal with Po Xiao.
However, no one had witnessed such a thing, so there was no proof of death.
With that thought, a sinister look reappeared on Kong Ling's face. Although there was no proof of death, it was not difficult for him. Lan Yue was still in his hands.
He believed that Lan Yue must know something.
The next moment, Kong Ling glanced at the guard and said calmly, "Go and inform Po Xiao to come to the hall to see me tomorrow morning!"
The guard heard this and quickly replied, "Reporting to sir, when I was looking for Bai Wuchang earlier, I went to Po Xiao's room, but Po Xiao was not there…"
Upon hearing this, Kong Ling immediately became enraged, "Go and stake out his place. If he returns, make him come over!"
"Yes!"
Seeing Kong Ling's fury, the guard did not dare to say anything more and immediately left the hall.
"Ye Cangtian, you little maggot, don't be impatient. After I deal with Po Xiao, I will come for you!"
As the guard left, Kong Ling muttered to himself.
He had initially wanted to deal with Ye Cangtian first, but Ye Cangtian was hidden and needed to be found, which would take time.
Therefore, he ultimately chose to deal with Po Xiao first. Moreover, Xing Yuan should be nearing Ghost City soon. He would eliminate Po Xiao before Xing Yuan arrived.
This way, even if Xing Yuan intended to protect Po Xiao, it would be too late.
...
In a simple and dilapidated bamboo hut in the mountain forest outside the city.
Xiao Feng slowly opened his eyes and looked at himself, who was wrapped like a mummy. His face fell into a daze.
He vaguely remembered being severely injured by Hei Wuchang and passing out. Why was he here?
"You're awake?"
At that moment, a voice came. Xiao Feng turned his head with all his might and saw a familiar figure slowly approaching. It was none other than Ye Cangtian.
"You're late."
Xiao Feng sighed, but there was no anger in his expression.
He knew in his heart that Ye Cangtian was being watched by Kong Ling, and it wouldn't be easy to escape. Therefore, being late was normal.
Moreover, the fact that he was here now must have been the result of the other party's strenuous efforts to save him.
Ye Cangtian nodded and said, "Yes, I was entangled by Bai Wuchang. After I eliminated him, I went to the designated location, but the battle had already ended by then."
"Heh heh, you've killed another benefactor of the Dark Association."
"It seems that the Dark Association now only has Kong Ling and Gu Hai left. However, in my current state, I'm afraid I can't help you!"
"What are your plans now? Are you preparing to use yourself as bait?"
Xiao Feng gave a wry smile and said slowly.
Upon waking up this time, he realized that his cultivation was completely crippled, and even all his bones were broken.
It was hard to imagine what he had gone through, but no matter what, such a body couldn't help at all.
"I am preparing to use myself as bait, but I don't know if Kong Ling will take the bait…"
Ye Cangtian said with a smile, but there was a hint of bitterness in it.
He had killed Bai Wuchang, who had been tracking him. Once Kong Ling discovered Bai Wuchang's disappearance, he would definitely suspect him and might resort to various means.
Therefore, no matter how many plans he had now, they were useless. The key was how things would unfold.
With that thought, he glanced at Xiao Feng and changed the subject, "Never mind me. I gave you a few Great Return Pills earlier, and I will give you the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir later.
But I cannot stay here to guard you. You will have to absorb the medicinal effects yourself…"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Feng's expression changed. He knew that Ye Cangtian was preparing to act alone, which made him somewhat worried.
The next moment, he said slowly, "Don't worry about me. There aren't many demonic beasts around Ghost City anymore. Just make sure you come back alive. Don't forget we still have a good drink to share afterward!"
"Haha, don't worry, it's not that easy for Kong Ling to kill me!"
Ye Cangtian laughed heartily and then, without further ado, took out a Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir and administered it to him.
Watching Xiao Feng close his eyes and begin to absorb the medicinal effects, Ye Cangtian then turned and left the bamboo hut.
...
Soon, time came to the morning.
Ye Cangtian had resumed his disguise as Po Xiao and had secretly infiltrated the headquarters, finding Xiao Hei and taking him to a secluded corner.
"Xiao Hei, how is Lan Yue's condition?"
"Wuwuwu…"
Xiao Hei made a muffled sound without saying a word.
Ye Cangtian then understood that Lan Yue's situation was not good and that she had been subjected to torture.
At the same time, he also received even worse news from Xiao Hei.
Just now, Kong Ling had brought Lan Yue to the hall, and from Kong Ling's expression, it seemed he was in a good mood…
This kind of news might not seem significant to others, but to Ye Cangtian, it was definitely disastrous news.
He had learned from Bai Wuchang that Kong Ling possessed a technique called "Dream Spirit," which could read a person's memories.
Now it seemed that Kong Ling had definitely used this technique on Lan Yue, thus obtaining her secrets.
Otherwise, why would Kong Ling be in such a good mood?
After all, the Dark Association had just lost three benefactors, all of whom were Kong Ling's trusted confidantes!
With that thought, he glanced at Xiao Hei and said calmly, "Xiao Hei, I'm giving you a choice. I'm going to fight a Heavenly level expert. Will you go or stay!"
"Roar!"
As the words fell, Xiao Hei immediately let out a roar, and intense fighting spirit erupted in his eyes.
"Good, then let's turn this Dark Association upside down together!"
Sensing Xiao Hei's fighting spirit, Ye Cangtian also smiled. With a word, his figure had already flashed away.
...