"So your backing force is indeed Cloud Palace."
Hearing Bai Yu’s words, Ye Ling chuckled, "So, your Black Coffin Society’s plan to attack the Wuhou Sect was to assist Cloud Palace in seizing the Dragon Vein?"
"Your Excellency indeed knows of Cloud Palace."
Bai Yu, seeing that Ye Ling was aware of Cloud Palace, felt a slight sense of relief, a faint smile gracing his lips.
After all, Cloud Palace was a superpower from overseas. Even though they were immensely powerful, their name was not widely known within China. Bai Yu had been concerned that mentioning Cloud Palace might not be enough to intimidate Ye Ling.
However, it seemed his worries were unfounded.
Since Ye Ling knew of Cloud Palace, everything would be much easier.
Ye Ling smiled, "I’m very curious, besides your Black Coffin Society, how many other factions has Cloud Palace recruited?"
When one discovers a cockroach at home, it signifies that somewhere within the house, there is a cockroach nest.
Ye Ling did not believe that Cloud Palace would only recruit the Black Coffin Society to attack the Wuhou Sect.
After all, what they intended to seize was the Dragon Vein. The Wuhou Sect was already a difficult opponent, and with the Dragon Division assisting them, Cloud Palace’s strength within China alone would offer them a zero percent chance of success in acquiring the Dragon Vein.
Bai Yu assumed Ye Ling was intimidated by the name Cloud Palace. To increase his chances of survival and scare Ye Ling away, he stated without hesitation, "I can only tell Your Excellency that Cloud Palace’s preparations for this undertaking far exceed your imagination!"
"This matter will overturn China, and even the entire world. If Your Excellency is wise, do not obstruct Cloud Palace’s path, otherwise, you will surely be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, leading to your utter destruction!"
"Of course, if Your Excellency is willing to join our operation and lend us a hand, I will definitely recommend you to Cloud Palace. The benefits you will receive then will be immeasurable!"
With Cloud Palace mentioned, Bai Yu's fear of Ye Ling gradually faded. He even began to extend an olive branch, attempting to recruit Ye Ling.
Bai Yu had to admit that Ye Ling was a terrifying enemy, but if he could be Ye Ling's teammate, it would truly be a dream come true!
Seeing Bai Yu’s growing confidence, Ye Ling shook his head and smiled, "In that case, could you introduce me to Cloud Palace’s higher-ups? Let us discuss further?"
Bai Yu’s smile widened upon hearing Ye Ling agree. He replied, "If Your Excellency has this intention, I am naturally willing to help introduce you. However, Cloud Palace’s higher-ups are notoriously elusive, and this operation is extremely important to Cloud Palace. Therefore, Your Excellency needs to show some sincerity before I can assist with the introduction."
Ye Ling: "Sincerity?"
Bai Yu glanced at Zhang Xiaoxia beside Ye Ling, "I see the woman beside Your Excellency is likely a disciple of the Zhengyi Sect. I presume Your Excellency also knows that our Black Coffin Society deals in the trafficking of talented young women from reputable sects. If Your Excellency is willing to hand over that woman to us as a token of your commitment, then I will believe Your Excellency and help with the introduction."
In Bai Yu's mind, he believed Ye Ling had been completely intimidated by Cloud Palace and was now making excessive demands.
He already harbored resentment towards Ye Ling, and now he could use the name of Cloud Palace to provoke Ye Ling.
However, it was also true that Cloud Palace was now subtly approaching the scale of the former Hongchen Pavilion. Bai Yu’s confidence was understandable.
Unfortunately, Bai Yu failed to realize that his current blind confidence had completely sent himself and the Black Coffin Society into the jaws of death!
In fact, they wouldn't even see the gates of hell.
Upon hearing Bai Yu's words, Ye Ling's eyes turned cold. He shook his head and said, "We've only chatted for a short while, and you're already so arrogant you've lost your bearings..."
"It seems you've lived long enough to be tired of it."
Hearing Ye Ling's words, the smile on Bai Yu's face froze instantly. A bad premonition struck him, and he looked at Ye Ling with terror, exclaiming, "Your Excellency, what do you mean by that?"
As soon as Bai Yu finished speaking, he felt a powerful suction force engulfing him, a force he could not resist. He began to fly directly towards Ye Ling!
"Save me!!!" Bai Yu roared!
"President!!!"
Seeing Ye Ling grab Bai Yu's head, all the members of the Black Coffin Society cried out in alarm, drawing their weapons and charging towards Ye Ling!
However, as soon as the Black Coffin Society members drew their weapons, before they could even make a move, black flames erupted beneath their feet, instantly engulfing them!
A sea of black fire ignited within the factory, and shrill screams echoed throughout the premises.
Bai Yu’s face was filled with terror as he roared at Ye Ling, "You, doing this, aren't you afraid of Cloud Palace's retaliation?"
Ye Ling held Bai Yu's head, demonic energy seeping from his palm, invading Bai Yu's brain and corroding his soul.
Ye Ling chuckled lightly, "Didn't I tell you that my purpose in coming here is precisely to deal with Cloud Palace?"
Hearing Ye Ling's words, a tempest of shock surged through Bai Yu's heart, his eyes filled with disbelief. He roared, "You madman! How dare you oppose Cloud Palace! Who exactly are you?"
Ye Ling chuckled, "Ye Ling."
Bai Yu's pupils contracted violently, his entire body instantly freezing, "Ye, Ye Ling?"
"You are Ye Ling?"
Since the Heavenly Master Ordination Ceremony of the Zhengyi Sect, Ye Ling's name had spread throughout China... no, it had spread throughout the entire world!
The first person in this era to ascend the Immortal Ranking, the only Red Dust Immortal in nearly a hundred years, with unfathomable strength!
Red Dust Immortal...
This, this...
When Bai Yu heard the name "Ye Ling," he even stopped breathing, his brain turning into mush.
The current sole Red Dust Immortal, possessing such power, how could Cloud Palace, no matter how strong, enter Ye Ling's sight?
If Bai Yu had known that helping Cloud Palace this time would provoke Ye Ling, he would never have agreed, even if beaten to death!
However, at this moment, no matter how much Bai Yu regretted it, there was no turning back in this world.
Before Bai Yu could even beg for mercy, he felt an unimaginably powerful force invade his mind, controlling his soul.
All his defenses were utterly incapable of resisting that overwhelming force!
"Ahhh!"
Bai Yu's pained screams, accompanied by the raging inferno within the factory, echoed all around.
A chilling sight for any observer!
The Black Coffin Society...
Thus, it was annihilated.
Seeing Ye Ling so easily destroy the Black Coffin Society, a group that had troubled China, Zhang Xiaoxia couldn't help but swallow hard, suppressing her shock. She said to Ye Ling, "I, I'll go inside the factory to see if there are any hostages."
"Be careful yourself," Ye Ling cautioned Zhang Xiaoxia, then began to read Bai Yu's memories.
"Mm..."
Zhang Xiaoxia nodded and quickly ran into the factory.
Ye Ling's power continuously impacted her nerves.
After witnessing Ye Ling's formidable abilities, Zhang Xiaoxia was almost losing her bearings.
The matter of the Black Coffin Society felt incredibly surreal to her.
The Black Coffin Society, led by an eighth-rank异士, had been preying on China for decades, leaving countless righteous factions helpless, and now Ye Ling had destroyed them?
Zhang Xiaoxia truly couldn't fathom... just how powerful was Ye Ling?
The strength of the Black Coffin Society was even slightly greater than that of the Zhengyi Sect.
Could Ye Ling destroy the Zhengyi Sect with a mere wave of his hand?
Thinking of this, Zhang Xiaoxia felt suffocated.
Her worldview, at this very moment...
Had completely collapsed!