Bai Haoran was in a good mood. He'd already guessed Ye Zichen's decision.
Earlier, he'd worried that Ye Zichen would do something out of the ordinary in his anger. If that happened, it'd take him even more effort to calm the situation down.
Now it seemed he'd been sensible.
As he considered this, Bai Haoran's eyes gradually lit up. As expected, Ye Zichen was smart. He knew to make concessions now.
A man had to learn to be flexible.
Although many of the Bai Family's members had died, they were all small fries. Bai Haoran didn't care at all.
So long as Ye Zichen backed down, he could appeal to the God Emperor, who'd judge the Bai Family on his own.
"Family Head Bai."
By now, Ye Zichen had his arm around Bai Haoran's shoulders. He sighed, as if he'd suddenly come to a realization.
"I'm very grateful to you for backing down time and time again. You've given me face, but ….."
Bai Haoran wanted to hear more. The way he saw it, it didn't matter if he listened. Things had already come to an end. At most, he, the senior, would have to offer some guidance.
Just as he nodded and smiled, he suddenly felt a cold sensation in his chest.
He looked down and saw a bright silver dagger sticking out of his chest. Fresh blood flowed out of the wound.
"I told you, anyone who gets in my way will die. You …. You didn't listen either!"
"You?"
Ye Zichen had obtained this dagger on the third floor of the Yao-Sealing Pagoda. It was infused with flying serpent venom. He'd heard that the Five Elements Great Emperor had plucked off the head of the Flying Serpent Clan and given it to a third-floor artificer to refine.
The dagger's poison could instantly spread through one's entire body. Anyone below the ruler level would die instantly.
Experts below the mid-stage ruler level could use their divine power to delay death, but the effects were minimal for those above the ruler level. However, it could still numb their entire body.
Ye Zichen's eyes flashed with vicious light. He gripped the dagger tightly and shoved it into Bai Haoran's chest.
"You've never cared about me, nor have you put up any defenses against me. You didn't even wear the most basic protective armor. Speaking of arrogance and conceit, between the two of us, who is the real arrogant one? "
The poison from the dagger spread from Bai Haoran's chest. In just a few breaths of time, black blood began to flow from his chest. His entire body was paralyzed and he could not move.
His raised hand trembled and fell down. His lips squirmed, but he couldn't say a word.
All he could do was glare at Ye Zichen as his vision gradually blurred.
"I'm sorry. I've already said that I will definitely take Bai Yulong's life."
Bai Haoran's consciousness became blurry, and the spread of the poison made it impossible for him to think. Right now, he could only think about how he had lost.
That was right.
Now that the Bai Family had appeared, if it had been anyone else, they would have followed Bai Haoran's excuse. No one would try to strike a stone with an egg. Even if they knew that it was a dead end, they would still make such a choice.
His mistake was to underestimate Ye Zichen's determination.
Bai Yulong must die.
Anyone who stood in his way would die!
Ye Zichen suddenly realized that it was actually quite fun to use underhanded methods at times. It was much more efficient than doing things openly.
…
"This young master really is ruthless."
The bearded Third Brother couldn't help but sigh. The Divine Generals had been monitoring the situation above with their divine senses. Ye Zichen's methods were naturally under their watch.
"Isn't it good to be ruthless? I like his methods very much." Fifth Brother laughed. "No wonder he's Big Sis's nephew."
"Are you trying to say Big Sis is underhanded? I'll remember that. When we get back, I'm going to complain to Big Sis, "snorted Thirteenth Sister.
"I didn't! Eighteen, I didn't say anything just now, did I?" Fifth Brother panicked.
Eighteen was as silent as ever. She didn't respond. Fifth Brother scratched his head, smiled bitterly, and ran off to put in a good word for Thirteenth Sister.
His methods were underhanded and ruthless.
In fact, they were somewhat contemptible. However, the Divine Generals of the Profound Pavilion merely laughed. They didn't take it to heart at all.
So what if it wasn't?
Who dared claim to have lived their lives with a clear conscience? Even Divine Generals had their fair share of underhanded methods.
Showing mercy to your enemies was the same as being irresponsible. If they had to put it bluntly, they could say that Ye Zichen was a man of his word.
Because he'd already said that anyone who stood in his way would die!
Bai Haoran still hadn't handed him over, so Ye Zichen took care of him. It didn't matter how he did it!
"Stop messing around!" The God of Wine suddenly shouted. Fifth Brother and Thirteenth Brother stopped. "You guys, don't just stand there. Get up there. It looks like we have to make a move."
….
Some of the Bai Family members had already sensed that something was wrong. Bai Haoran and Ye Zichen had gone over to talk in private. What was there to talk about? Furthermore, as soon as Bai Haoran went over, his body stiffened, and his behavior was strange.
Some of the more attentive ones were just about to send their divine senses over ….
"Family Head!"
"Big Brother!"
The instant they sent their divine senses over, they discovered the dagger in Bai Haoran's chest, as well as the gurgling black blood.
Ye Zichen smiled coldly, then gently pushed Bai Haoran back.
"Kill them!"
Ye Zichen roared. Wei Rui led the yao servants of the Yao-Sealing Pagoda and charged the Bai Family. The Outsider rulers followed suit.
Judging from their reactions, they'd known beforehand.
In contrast, the Bai Family panicked at the sudden turn of events. Furthermore, they hadn't received any orders in advance.
They faced a dense horde of yao servants and the Outsider rulers' assassins.
The Bai Family panicked. They didn't know if the family head was dead or alive, but the yao servants had suddenly attacked. They clearly had the advantage in numbers, yet they'd chosen to flee or fight back in panic.
Instantly, the sky above the Bai Family estate descended into chaos.
"Family Head!"
The Bai Family experts rushed to Bai Haoran's aid. When they saw his injuries, their eyes reddened.
"You're seeking death!"
A few rulers stepped through the air, but the Great Sage and the others had long since sensed their arrival. They brandished their staffs and charged ahead.
However, this time, the ones attacking weren't diviners. Although the Great Sage and the others had an advantage in terms of cultivation, they were still rulers.
However, these people were Sovereigns, and they were unable to withstand the combined attacks of so many Sovereigns.
"Young Master, we've come to help you!"
The Profound Pavilion's Divine Generals rushed over. With a shout, they joined the fray.
Ye Zichen didn't recognize the Profound Pavilion's Divine Generals, but he could sense their goodwill.
The Great Sage and the others could tell they were friends, not enemies. Although they'd never worked together before, at their level, they could coordinate well after a few rounds.
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