The Dragon Corporation Headquarters Building, banquet hall.
As the banquet was about to begin, the atmosphere in the hall grew more heated, with many prominent figures eagerly anticipating Dragon Ye, hoping to forge a connection with him.
After all, Dragon Ye was the foremost figure in the open on the East Profound Continent. Anyone who could establish even a slight connection with him would thrive on this continent.
However, unlike the other guests, Li Xiao and his son Li Cheng sat in a corner of the banquet hall, radiating unease.
In previous years, they would have been in their element in this hall, chatting and laughing with everyone. But this year… the father and son’s hearts were pounding in their chests.
They had no idea if Ye Ling would cause a major incident, nor did they know if Ye Ling’s actions would implicate them!
At this moment, Heavenly Firmament Star Lord entered the banquet hall with Ye Ling, who was disguised as Mo Luoluo, and asked Ye Ling, "Who is Li Xiao? Let's go find him directly."
The World-Ending Spirit Fire anxiously asked Ye Ling, "Kid, what should we do now? Although we've temporarily evaded the Lord of Remnants, if that guy finds Li Xiao and searches his soul, we'll be exposed too!"
Ye Ling replied, "Don't worry. I've carved rune imprints into Li Xiao and Li Cheng. I can instantly modify their memories concerning me. As for my substitute disguised as a waiter, let Heavenly Firmament Star Lord capture him."
The World-Ending Spirit Fire then asked, "What about afterward? Won't Heavenly Firmament Star Lord still take you to see the Lord of Remnants?"
Ye Ling, however, smiled slightly and replied, "I have a plan. Just watch my performance."
Although the World-Ending Spirit Fire still didn't know how Ye Ling intended to break free, seeing Ye Ling's confidence brought him an inexplicable sense of peace. He responded, "In that case, I'll watch your performance."
Perhaps the World-Ending Spirit Fire himself hadn't realized that after experiencing this series of events, he had come to trust Ye Ling implicitly.
Even though Ye Ling's cultivation was now significantly lower than his, he still believed Ye Ling would ultimately achieve a miraculous victory.
After a brief exchange with the World-Ending Spirit Fire, Ye Ling quickly activated the runes to erase Li Xiao and Li Cheng's memories. He then pointed at Li Xiao and said, "Heavenly Firmament Star Lord has found him! Li Xiao is over there!"
"Is that him?"
Heavenly Firmament Star Lord followed Ye Ling's gaze, his eyes narrowing as they fell upon Li Xiao.
The next moment, Heavenly Firmament Star Lord instantly appeared before Li Xiao, his large hand directly grasping Li Xiao's head, and sucked away Li Xiao's soul and flesh entirely!
The people around them acted as if they hadn't seen Li Xiao being killed by Heavenly Firmament Star Lord, continuing their own activities.
Even Li Cheng, sitting beside him, showed no reaction.
Witnessing this, the World-Ending Spirit Fire sighed, "Poor Li Xiao. He probably doesn't even know how he died."
Ye Ling said, "There's nothing that can be done. However, I had anticipated the consequences for the father and son being implicated by me. I've already copied their reincarnation information. Once this matter is over and they are resurrected, I will compensate them properly."
After all, Li Cheng and Li Xiao had helped Ye Ling considerably. Ye Ling was not someone who forgot favors and would naturally not mistreat them.
The World-Ending Spirit Fire agreed, "I know that. Setting aside other things, when it comes to his own people, you truly can't fault the kid."
At this moment, Heavenly Firmament Star Lord teleported back and smiled at Mo Luoluo, "Haha! Mo Luoluo, you've made a great contribution! I read Li Xiao's memories, and that Wang Liren was indeed disguised as a waiter, planning to cause trouble at this banquet! Fortunately, we caught him beforehand. Otherwise, if that Wang Liren disrupted the ceremony when the Venerable Lord was holding it, both you and I would lose our heads!"
Seeing that Heavenly Firmament Star Lord had easily believed the memories he had fabricated for Li Xiao, Ye Ling smiled and quickly said, "In that case, let's quickly apprehend Wang Liren. This Wang Liren… ugh!"
Ye Ling suddenly paused, clutching his chest, his face turning extremely pale.
Heavenly Firmament Star Lord asked with concern, "What's wrong? Heart problems?"
Ye Ling shook his head, "No… it's just a slight setback from practicing cultivation earlier. I haven't fully recovered. I'll be fine after a rest."
Heavenly Firmament Star Lord was extremely excited at this moment and didn't doubt Ye Ling's words. He patted Ye Ling's shoulder and laughed, "You're doing well, kid. Take care of yourself. Follow me honestly from now on, and I'll ensure you live a life of luxury!"
Ye Ling replied, "Yes, I, Mo Luoluo, will always follow Heavenly Firmament Star Lord and never betray you!"
"Haha! Good! Let's go catch Wang Liren!"
Heavenly Firmament Star Lord laughed again and headed towards the kitchen.
Ye Ling watched Heavenly Firmament Star Lord's retreating back, finally letting out a slight sigh of relief. He glanced at Mo Luoluo's mechanical heart and said, "That was close. Mo Luoluo's consciousness almost broke free. He definitely knows what's happening outside and would try to notify Heavenly Firmament Star Lord."
The World-Ending Spirit Fire said, "Kid, the seal you placed earlier is unstable. Take this opportunity to let me in. I'll devour Mo Luoluo's consciousness to prevent any further trouble."
"Alright! Go ahead!"
Ye Ling replied quickly, immediately and stealthily tearing a small opening in the mechanical heart while simultaneously releasing the seal on the World-Ending Spirit Fire!
"Aowuu!"
The World-Ending Spirit Fire let out a long cry and immediately burrowed into Mo Luoluo's mechanical heart, sealing the opening as it went!
Ye Ling also had considerable faith in the World-Ending Spirit Fire's strength. He no longer concerned himself with the confrontation between the World-Ending Spirit Fire and Mo Luoluo's consciousness. He then quickly followed Heavenly Firmament Star Lord to the kitchen.
At this moment, Ye Ling's substitute was diligently working in the warehouse, moving goods and appearing quite busy.
"Wang Liren, finally found you!"
Heavenly Firmament Star Lord instantly appeared before the substitute and lunged at him with extreme speed!
However, the substitute was prepared. The moment Heavenly Firmament Star Lord lunged, he directly activated the self-detonation runes within his body.
Heavenly Firmament Star Lord sensed the abnormal energy reaction within the substitute and grinned, "Trying to self-destruct in front of me? You're not capable of that!"
With that, Heavenly Firmament Star Lord released his spiritual power, easily enveloping the substitute and draining all the spiritual power within him.
However… Heavenly Firmament Star Lord failed to realize that Ye Ling's substitute's self-detonation relied not on his own spiritual power, but on Ye Ling's runes.
The substitute looked at Heavenly Firmament Star Lord, a slight smile curving his lips. He raised his hands in an international gesture, mockingly saying, "You're such an idiot."
Heavenly Firmament Star Lord was stunned on the spot!
Peng!!!
The substitute self-destructed, and the explosive force spread outwards, collapsing the entire warehouse space!
Ye Ling seized the opportunity, controlling Mo Luoluo's body, and rushed towards the collapsed space, allowing Mo Luoluo to be torn into fragments by the spatial turbulence!
The entire building shook violently under the impact of the explosion, alerting all the Remnant Evil Clan members!