Lei Ming's brow furrowed as the other party ceased their interrogation.
Based on his understanding of the Reaper, he was someone who would pursue questions relentlessly. So why had he given up so easily?
However, before he could feel any relief, the Reaper's voice echoed again.
"Han Wensheng, as I've already stated, Han Shuang City will not return Yu Long Mountain Villa. The operations of the Yin Group in Han Shuang City will also not cease. Therefore, even if you stay, it's meaningless. You should leave!"
Ye Cangtian's gaze had already fallen upon Han Wensheng. Although Han Wensheng was present, he was neither here nor there, posing no threat to Ye Cangtian.
But Ye Cangtian wanted Han Wensheng to provoke Lei Ming, to force Lei Ming to fly into a rage!
"This..."
Upon hearing the Reaper's order to leave, Han Wensheng was instantly at a loss. The reason was simple: the Han family alone could not afford to offend the Reaper.
In the next moment, Han Wensheng turned to Lei Ming, casting a look of appeal.
If he were to be expelled, not only would his objective for the day be unachieved, but his old face would be utterly disgraced.
"Presumptuous!"
Lei Ming's roar instantly reverberated through the entire hall.
Han Wensheng had come for him. If he were truly driven out by the Reaper, where would Lei Ming's face be?
Furthermore, he was the Villa Master, and the Reaper was, at best, his junior brother. Who gave him the right to expel others?
As he spoke, Lei Ming slammed his hand on the table and rose, glaring fiercely at the Reaper. He said in a deep voice, "Junior Brother Reaper, do not overstep your bounds. This is Yu Long Mountain Villa. No one has granted you the right to dismiss guests!"
"Lei Ming, do you truly have no idea how you obtained your position as Villa Master?"
"Are you qualified to say such things?"
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian's gaze turned icy, and he questioned.
"You..."
With just that one sentence, Lei Ming's chest heaved violently with anger.
This was a lifelong pain for him, as he had used unscrupulous means to seize the position of Villa Master.
Now that it was brought up by the other party, he was truly at a loss for a retort.
After a short pause, Lei Ming could no longer suppress the rage in his heart. "Reaper, I have shown you respect many times out of consideration for our brotherhood. If you continue to be ungrateful, do not blame me for being impolite!"
As he spoke, Lei Ming's eyes were filled with killing intent.
He had planned to deal with the Reaper today anyway. Since the other party was bent on courting death, he might as well oblige.
Ye Cangtian looked at him mockingly and said disdainfully, "Show me your moves, then!"
"Very well, very well!"
After uttering three "very well"s, Lei Ming's anger reached its peak.
In the next moment, he looked at Chang Shan in the hall and said coldly, "Chang Shan, arrest this person!"
"This..."
Upon hearing this, Chang Shan instantly hesitated.
It wasn't that he didn't want to act, but rather because he had just been reprimanded by the Reaper earlier that day. Even if he acted now, he wouldn't be able to complete the task!
Sensing Chang Shan's gaze, Lei Ming suddenly remembered what had happened earlier that day and glanced at Qi Rong on the other side.
"Junior Brother Qi Rong, give him a hand!"
"Yes!"
Qi Rong immediately responded. He had never fought the Reaper before and naturally felt no fear.
Moreover, he and Chang Shan were both quasi-Heavenly realm experts, and the opponent was also a quasi-Heavenly realm expert.
Therefore, in his opinion, under the same realm, a two-on-one situation would have a high chance of victory.
Heh.
Seeing the two step forward, Ye Cangtian's face revealed an extremely disdainful expression. "Lei Ming, are you looking down on me too much by sending two trash to deal with me?"
"Then, as you wish!"
Lei Ming snorted coldly and then said, "Everyone, listen to my orders! Whoever captures the Reaper will be richly rewarded!"
As his voice fell, many of Lei Ming's confidantes stepped forward.
They understood Lei Ming quite well. Although Lei Ming was somewhat ruthless in his methods, he always kept his word.
Especially when he was enraged, his promises were genuine. If someone truly pleased Lei Ming, he would absolutely not be stingy with rewards.
Therefore, in the eyes of many, this was an opportunity not to be missed.
Ye Cangtian scanned the people before him and continued disdainfully, "Anyone else? Might as well come at me all at once, or it'll be too boring!"
"..."
His words left everyone in the hall somewhat dumbfounded.
Wasn't this courting death?
After all, the Reaper stood before more than twenty powerful individuals, all of whom had reached at least the Earthly realm in cultivation.
With such a formidable lineup, how could the opponent possibly win?
And if he were to lose, given Lei Ming's nature, he would undoubtedly eliminate all threats.
Yet, even so, the Reaper was still boasting; they truly couldn't understand.
Hmph!
At this moment, Lei Ming snorted coldly and said, "Reaper, it's not that I look down on you, but these brothers joining forces are difficult even for me to handle. So, I believe they are more than enough for you!"
"Since you say so, then I'll deal with these people first."
Hearing Lei Ming's words, Ye Cangtian sneered.
The moment his voice fell, his figure flickered.
"What!"
When everyone saw the Reaper's figure weaving through the many opponents like a phantom, they were all stunned!
It was worth noting that although the others in the hall had not yet made a move, it did not mean their cultivation was low.
Yet, even they could not see the Reaper's figure. How astonishing was his speed?
The most crucial point was that they couldn't sense the Reaper's aura at all.
Bang! Bang! Bang...
A series of impacts echoed. One by one, powerful individuals were sent flying and fell to the ground, unable to rise.
Cold sweat broke out on Lei Ming's forehead.
Lei Ming had not lied earlier. With so many experts working together, even he would find it difficult to cope.
However, with the Reaper handling it so easily, it indicated one thing: the Reaper's strength was definitely not inferior to his own.
If that were the case, then what about his position as Villa Master?
Bang!
Just as Lei Ming was contemplating a countermeasure, another sound echoed.
Looking up, all the experts who had stepped forward had fallen. The only one standing was the Reaper!
"Lei Ming, I told you these people were not enough for me to fight. Do you believe me now!"
Ye Cangtian's face showed a mocking smile, and he continued, "Lei Ming, if you have no other means, then you should come forward yourself!"
This...
Cold sweat streamed down Lei Ming's forehead again.
At this moment, the pressure he felt was immense.
What the other party had just displayed was certainly not his full strength, yet even so, he found it difficult to contend.
Now, how could he dare to easily engage the other party in combat?
However, if he couldn't defeat the Reaper today, his prestige would be completely shattered. How would he be able to maintain his position as Villa Master then?
With this thought in mind, a sinister look suddenly appeared in Lei Ming's eyes.
"Reaper, you are truly formidable. I feel an unprecedented pressure from you. Perhaps even Senior Brother might not be your equal in cultivation!"
"But do you think you can win me over with just strength?"
"You must know that to hold the position of Villa Master, one not only needs formidable strength but also ability, and more importantly, popularity and allies!"
As he spoke, Lei Ming waved his hand. With the sound of his palms, dark figures suddenly emerged from various corners.
They all exuded a powerful aura.
Seeing these people before him, everyone else in the hall tensed up, and was also quite astonished.
They had not expected Lei Ming to actually have external support.
Ye Cangtian's gaze swept across these people, and his face showed a more mocking smile.
It seemed Lei Ming had been pushed to his limit this time, openly revealing the people of the Five Poisons Sect.
Muttering to himself, Ye Cangtian's gaze flickered towards the entrance of the hall.
He saw an old man, leaning on a cane, hobbling in.
His chest was also embroidered with a pattern, but it was not the insignia of the five halls, but a dark green skull.
"Reaper, allow me to introduce you. This person is the Grand Elder of the Five Poisons Sect headquarters, Poison Ghost!" As the old man slowly approached, Lei Ming explained to Ye Cangtian with a cold smile.
Woosh!
At his words, the people in the hall instantly erupted.
No one had expected that Lei Ming would actually collude with the Five Poisons Sect!
In an instant, everyone's gaze turned to Lei Ming, filled with immense anger.
Because what the Reaper had said earlier was true: joining forces with an evil force like the Five Poisons Sect was embarking on a path of no return, destined to lead Yu Long Mountain Villa to ruin...