"Ah..."
As Ye Cangtian and Lan Yue entered the Shadow Tower, screams began to echo through it.
The guards on each floor were awakened by the cries and joined the fray. However, they too soon became part of the screaming chorus.
There was no choice; it was a crushing defeat by absolute strength.
Lan Yue alone cleared all the approaching guards. Ye Cangtian had not made a move from beginning to end.
Thus, the two continued to fight their way up to the twelfth floor.
Since this was the top floor, its area was not large. It contained only a grand hall and the tower master's resting quarters.
As Ye Cangtian arrived at the grand hall, silence finally descended.
There were only two people in the hall, one seated and one standing.
Clearly, the seated one was the tower master, and the standing one was likely "Can Ying," whom Hei Ying had mentioned.
"Who are you, and why have you trespassed into my Shadow Tower!"
The tower master fixed his gaze on Ye Cangtian and spoke in a grim tone.
He had initially assumed his visitors would be from families within the city and had paid them no mind.
However, when the other party forcefully broke in, he noticed upon seeing them that they were not from his city.
The reason was simple: he recognized all the Earth-level powerhouses in his city, and none of them matched Ye Cangtian's physique.
Furthermore, aside from Kusi of the Bright Hall, there were no female Earth-level powerhouses in his city.
Seeing the tower master's somber gaze, Ye Cangtian chuckled and continued, "Let me introduce myself, I am Death God of the Anti-Dark Alliance."
The tower master was taken aback and frowned. "Death God, I don't believe I have offended you. Why have you forced your way all the way here!"
"Heh, you can't blame me for that. I tried the diplomatic approach first!"
"Who asked you not to see me? And I'm a bit impatient and don't like waiting until morning! Also, your doormen were rather impolite, which made me quite unhappy!"
"There's nothing I could do but disturb your rest!"
Ye Cangtian chuckled and then took out a chair himself, sitting down in the hall.
These damn dogs!
Hearing Ye Cangtian's words, the tower master's expression grew even grimmer.
He had indeed scolded his guards earlier, but he hadn't expected them to be so foolish as to offend two powerhouses.
After all, to have fought through over a hundred guards and reached the top floor, their strength must be at least Earth-level.
Such beings were not to be offended lightly, not even by the tower master himself.
With that thought, the tower master glanced at Ye Cangtian again and said slowly, "Death God, since you have met me, you may as well state your purpose."
"My purpose is very simple. From this day forward, the Shadow Tower will join the Anti-Dark Alliance and obey all its commands. It's that simple."
"Just tell me if you agree or not!"
Ye Cangtian saw no point in beating around the bush and got straight to the point.
After all, he and Lan Yue had been at this for quite some time, and he wanted to resolve this matter quickly so they could return to rest.
"Damn it! Death God, are you out of your mind!"
"I think you're tired of living!"
As the words fell, before the tower master could even speak, Can Ying beside him roared in anger.
From the way they had fought their way up, he could tell that the opponent was formidable and would bring no good.
But even so, he hadn't expected them to come here with the intention of annexing the Shadow Tower!
This truly enraged him.
It was important to note that the Shadow Tower dared to challenge the Dark Association's branch. Its strength ranked among the top even in the entire Dark Ruins.
And the mere Anti-Dark Alliance, being an expelled group, dared to set its sights on the Shadow Tower!
"My master hasn't spoken yet, why is the dog next to him barking? Are you not afraid I'll accidentally break your dog legs?"
Ye Cangtian merely cast a dismissive glance.
"You!"
Seeing Ye Cangtian's contemptuous gaze, Can Ying trembled with rage and instantly drew his weapon.
But just as he was about to act, he was stopped by the tower master.
The tower master's expression was also displeased, with a faint killing intent already appearing in his eyes.
However, he was still exercising extreme restraint.
After all, today, another Earth-level powerhouse in the tower, Hei Ying, had been apprehended by the Dark Association's branch, leaving them with one less expert.
With only himself and Can Ying remaining, the risk of a real fight with the opponent was quite high.
After all, they were facing two Earth-level powerhouses.
Therefore, he wanted to resolve the matter peacefully if possible.
"Death God, it was just a few unruly guards. There's no need for you to annex us."
"If you are still angry, I can help you vent your frustration further."
The tower master glanced at Ye Cangtian and said in a deep voice.
In his opinion, it was because those few ignorant guards had offended the opponent that the entire Shadow Tower was implicated.
Thus, he believed that as long as he appeased the opponent, the matter would be resolved.
"Heh, just a few dogs. If they block my path, I'll kick them aside. I don't need to bother with them."
"Otherwise, do you think they would still be able to scream?"
Ye Cangtian sneered dismissively and continued, "My purpose in coming here has always been one and only: to annex the Shadow Tower. You just need to tell me whether you cooperate or resist!"
"Death God, this joke of yours is not funny at all!"
"Since its establishment, even the Dark Association has never dared to say such things here!"
"I advise you to give up this idea!"
"However, I won't let you come for nothing. The Shadow Tower has always been willing to befriend people from all walks of life. If you are willing, we can cooperate and conquer a kingdom together!"
The tower master said indifferently, his face turning cold, and a hint of killing intent appearing in his eyes.
The Shadow Tower was the culmination of his life's work and his bottom line.
Yet, the opponent repeatedly targeted his Shadow Tower, which truly ignited his uncontainable rage.
"Friends? The Shadow Tower is destined to be annexed!"
"It's no help, who asked you to cooperate with the Bright Hall!"
Ye Cangtian smiled brightly and then stood up from his seat. With a shake of his hand, a golden great-ringed saber appeared in his grasp.
His stance was clear: if the opponent refused to join, he would take action.
"Death God, are you crazy!"
"Knowing that we cooperate with the Bright Hall, you still dare to oppose us? Aren't you afraid the Bright Hall will destroy you!"
Seeing Ye Cangtian's posture, the tower master became enraged.
He had previously thought that the opponent was unaware of the relationship between the Shadow Tower and the Bright Hall, hence his reckless actions.
However, after hearing this, it was clear that was not the case. Instead, it seemed as if he had come to cause trouble precisely after knowing about their cooperation!
Given how powerful the Bright Hall was, even the Dark Association couldn't do anything about them. How could a mere Anti-Dark Alliance dare to do this!
"The Bright Hall is nothing more than a grasshopper in autumn, with only a few days left to hop."
"I'll give you three counts to consider, otherwise, I'll make my move!"
Ye Cangtian sneered coldly, extending his hand and beginning to count down, "Three!"
"Damn it! Do you think my Shadow Tower is easy to bully!"
"Can Ying, take him down for me!"
Watching Ye Cangtian's hand gestures change, showing no room for negotiation, the tower master's patience finally ran out.
He wasn't without his temper, he just didn't want to make too many enemies. But now, with the opponent pushing him so hard, he finally issued the command.
Kill!
Upon hearing the tower master's order, a roar erupted.
Can Ying had long been displeased with Ye Cangtian and wanted to teach him a lesson, but out of respect for the tower master, he had suppressed his anger.
Now that he had finally received the order, he instantly unleashed all his pent-up fury.
"Heh, you dog, you're quite fast!"
As Can Ying flashed forward, Ye Cangtian mocked him playfully.
Though the words were harsh, they were the truth. Although Can Ying was only at the mid-Earth level, his burst speed was enough to contend with a peak-Earth level expert.
This phenomenon was truly rare, indicating that the opponent had definitely cultivated a speed-focused technique.
However, even with speed far exceeding that of his peers, such speed was still not worth mentioning in the face of a Quasi-Heaven level expert.
More importantly, the person facing him was Ye Cangtian, and to him, Can Ying's prideful speed was not much faster than a turtle's.
*Slap!*
The next moment, a crisp sound echoed.
Ye Cangtian grinned mischievously, too lazy to even use his golden great-ringed saber. With a mere wave of his hand, he sent the opponent flying.
If the opponent wanted to win by speed against him, how could he let them "disappoint"!