*Swish!*
Before long, Nancy's attack came to an abrupt halt, an icy blue dagger appearing at her throat.
Had she lost after all?
Feeling the burning sensation at her neck, Nancy slowly closed her eyes.
"Nancy, today is a joyous occasion for me. Since you didn't disrupt my proposal, I'll let you go one last time!" Ye Cangtian said coldly.
On his joyous day, he deemed it inauspicious to have blood on his hands, so Ye Cangtian decided to spare her again to ensure his proposal ceremony remained flawless.
"Hmph! I won't thank you!"
"Remember this, the humiliation you've caused me, I will repay it tenfold!"
Hearing this, Nancy snorted coldly before turning and leaving.
She had tasted defeat once more, understanding that to reclaim her lost honor, she might only have hope if she reached the Earthly realm.
Fortunately, she was not far from that cultivation level.
Thus, she quietly resolved to enter seclusion again, vowing not to emerge until she reached the Earthly realm.
Meanwhile, Ye Cangtian paid no mind to Nancy's words. His gaze flickered towards the ongoing battle in the side courtyard.
Although Shangguan Yun and Xu Shi'an were only two individuals, they fought like lions amidst a flock of sheep, with the surrounding black-clothed figures utterly unable to resist them.
*Swish!*
Just then, a faint whistling sound pierced the air. Ye Cangtian's expression shifted dramatically as he spun around. "Be careful."
He had already sensed the incoming attack.
The target of the attack was not him, but Tang Xinwan, who was still nervously standing behind him.
It was a dagger with an icy sheen, its attack resembling not a fleeting glimpse, but a cold star, hurtling towards Tang Xinwan's back.
Tang Xinwan had no idea what was happening, but seeing Ye Cangtian's tense demeanor, she instantly understood.
However, how could she possibly evade such an attack!
*Ding!*
The next moment, a crisp sound echoed from behind Tang Xinwan, and she was then blasted away by a formidable force.
Only then did a shadowy figure materialize where Tang Xinwan had stood.
It was a slightly stooped old man, his entire being seeming to meld with his surroundings, not the slightest hint of his aura leaking out.
However, the killing intent flashing in his eyes made Xu Weiwei, standing beside him, feel her legs turn to jelly.
Xu Weiwei had witnessed life and death, but she had never encountered such terrifying eyes.
"Heavenly King Killing God, Blood Night?"
Ye Cangtian caught the flying Tang Xinwan in an instant. Seeing that she was unharmed, he finally breathed a sigh of relief, then his gaze swept towards the old man opposite him.
"Heh, I didn't expect someone among the younger generation to know my name. You're quite good, at least your discernment is sharp."
Hearing Ye Cangtian's words, the old man smiled slightly.
He was none other than Blood Night, the master of the Sky Net!
Upon learning that Carol had been defeated in the capital, Blood Night had abandoned the idea of killing Ye Cangtian.
However, not long after, he saw news of Ye Cangtian's proposal on the battle network. After much deliberation, he ultimately decided to take a risk.
Firstly, the proposal location was not in the capital, making the Chinese forces somewhat weaker.
Secondly, Ye Cangtian had killed Carol and his adopted son, the young master of the Sky Net. This vengeance could not be ignored.
Thirdly, there were many ways to exact revenge; it wasn't necessary to kill Ye Cangtian directly.
He could simply kill Tang Xinwan, causing Ye Cangtian a lifetime of pain. This would be even more effective than killing Ye Cangtian outright and was relatively easier.
After all, Tang Xinwan was just an ordinary person. For a killing god, slaying Tang Xinwan was no more difficult than crushing an ant.
In fact, this was precisely what he had attempted.
However, the outcome was something he found difficult to accept.
He hadn't seen blood splatter or the scene of Tang Xinwan meeting her demise when he swung his blade.
Instead, it felt as if his ice-crystal dagger had struck a steel plate, causing no harm to Tang Xinwan whatsoever. This was truly incomprehensible to him.
Meanwhile, Ye Cangtian cast a cold glance over, his eyes also brimming with killing intent.
Tang Xinwan was his absolute bottom line.
Now that the other party dared to lay hands on Tang Xinwan, he would have to bear Ye Cangtian's full wrath.
He let out a cold snort and said, "It's not that my discernment is good; it's just that too many strays have been causing trouble lately. It's hard not to figure out your identity!"
As he spoke, Ye Cangtian flicked the dagger in his hand. "Blood Night, this dagger shouldn't be unfamiliar to you, right? I'm quite puzzled, even Carol is dead, yet you still dare to show up. Are you tired of living?"
Ice Flame!
Blood Night's gaze swept over the dagger, his killing intent intensifying further. That was indeed Carol's cherished possession, the Ice Flame Dagger.
Seeing it was like reliving the scene of Carol's death.
"Ye Cangtian, what does holding the Ice Flame prove? That you killed Carol? A joke!"
"Or perhaps, you intend to enrage me with the Ice Flame?"
"Heh, if you manage to enrage me, you'll likely meet an even more tragic end!" Blood Night sneered.
In his view, Carol's demise was definitely not the work of Ye Cangtian, but of China's hidden forces.
At most, after Carol's death, someone from the hidden forces had given the Ice Flame to Ye Cangtian.
After all, there was still a significant gap in strength between Ye Cangtian and Carol, and Carol's close-combat ability was formidable, making it impossible for him to be defeated by Ye Cangtian.
"It doesn't matter what you think!" Ye Cangtian said coldly.
His gaze swept over Blood Night, and he continued, "You just need to know that by daring to attack my fiancée, you are certain to die today!"
As he spoke, Ye Cangtian's figure flickered towards Blood Night, the Ice Flame dagger in his hand flashing in a series of strikes.
*Clang clang clang...*
In just a few exchanges, they had clashed over ten times. Subsequently, Blood Night's gaze completely changed.
"You've reached the Earthly realm?"
Blood Night had not held back against Ye Cangtian.
Even when Blood Night was at his peak, Ye Cangtian could handle him with ease, let alone now. He must have reached the Earthly realm.
"Heh, you're correct."
Ye Cangtian chuckled coldly, sheathed the Ice Flame dagger, and switched to the Dragon Soul Blade.
In just a few brief clashes, he had discovered the special effects of the crystal dagger. Like the Dragon Soul Blade, it also possessed powerful ice-attribute attacks.
Moreover, its quality surpassed that of the Ice Flame.
Thus, Ye Cangtian had to bring out the Dragon Soul Blade to contend, to avoid excessive consumption of his spiritual energy and being suppressed by the ice-attribute attacks.
"Ye Cangtian, let's end it here for today. We'll settle our score next time!" Blood Night made a decisive conclusion.
Ye Cangtian's true strength now far exceeded his expectations, and his preparation was insufficient.
Furthermore, the recent exchanges had made him realize that killing Ye Cangtian was not an easy task.
Most importantly, as an assassin, ambushing from the shadows was the true way; engaging in a head-on duel meant losing the element of surprise.
Therefore, it was better to fight another day.
"Good!"
"If I have time in the future, I will certainly pay a visit to the Sky Net headquarters!" Ye Cangtian responded with imposing dominance.
Although he was extremely enraged and wished to kill Blood Night, the latter was, after all, an Earthly realm expert, even stronger than Carol.
A quick resolution was simply unrealistic. Moreover, if the other party became desperate and attacked Xu Weiwei, Xu Shi'an, and Shangguan Yun, all three would be in grave danger.
After careful consideration, Ye Cangtian decided to play it safe and avoid unnecessary risks.
"I await you at the Sky Net headquarters!" With that, Blood Night quietly departed.
After watching Blood Night leave, Ye Cangtian hurried to Tang Xinwan's side, his eyes filled with apology.
"I'm sorry, I couldn't even give you a romantic proposal."
Hearing Ye Cangtian's words, Tang Xinwan slowly shook her head. "I'm already very content. Besides, these superficial formalities are not important. What matters is being with you..."
Tang Xinwan knew that as a member of China's forces, Ye Cangtian was bound to face various dangers at any moment; these were unavoidable.
And since she had chosen Ye Cangtian, she would face whatever came with composure.
Meanwhile, Ye Cangtian felt exceptionally gratified. He then took Tang Xinwan's small hand and approached Xu Weiwei.
Facing Xu Weiwei, Ye Cangtian felt a degree of awkwardness.
He could sense Xu Weiwei's feelings for him, but his heart was already filled with Tang Xinwan, leaving no room for anyone else.
However, in such a situation, he truly didn't know what to say, as anything he said felt like it would cause her pain.