Yang Dingtian was astonished as he didn't expect that he would be the one to decide the fates of these two absolute geniuses.
Whoever he wanted to kill, that person would die.
"Senior Brother Yang, what are you waiting for? Everyone has the right to punish the Evil Dao. You are also a member of the Tiandō League." Dongfang Bingling's beautiful eyes stared intently at Yang Dingtian.
"Yang Dingtian, what are you waiting for? Dongfang Bingling is your greatest enemy in this lifetime. If you don't kill her now, when will you?" Dugu Fengwu spoke with a slightly hoarse voice.
Yang Dingtian didn't finish his words as he looked at Yang Dingtian. No matter what decision Yang Dingtian made, he would support him.
Kill Dugu Fengwu?
Then Yang Dingtian would have to face the pursuit of the Temple of Blood for the rest of his life. The Temple of Blood was one of the leaders of the Evil ways, and it was extremely mysterious and powerful. Before he was strong enough, Yang Dingtian wasn't willing to provoke such an enemy.
Help Dugu Fengwu to kill Dongfang Bingling?
That was even more impossible. Even though he hated Dongfang Bingling to the bone, she was his master's only daughter. Most importantly, he wanted to defeat her fair and square and take back his dignity. He didn't want to kill her like this.
In an instant, Yang Dingtian slowly turned around and faced Dugu Fengwu.
This absolutely beautiful demon woman spoke indifferently, "Have you made your choice? Are you going to be enemies with my Temple of Blood?
Don't you hate Dongfang Bingling? "
"Of course I hate her!"
Yang Dingtian said, "But you killed people like slaughtering chickens and dogs. You treated human lives like grass. How can I be on the same side as you when you are so evil?
What did those people do wrong?
If you want to find Dongfang Bingling, why do you have to kill the innocent? "
"Another pedantic fool. Being weak is a kind of mistake." Dugu Fengwu sneered and said, "If you want to kill me, come at me."
"Senior Brother Yang, you still have a sense of justice in your heart," Dongfang Bingling said.
Yang Dingtian ignored Dongfang Bingling and said to Dugu Fengwu, "I will count to ten. Once I am done, I will immediately kill you with Ximen Lie."
Dongfang Bingling was shocked and said, "Yang Dingtian, what do you mean?
Don't tell me you're going to let her go? "
"One!"
"Two!"
"Three!"
As for Ximen Lie on the side, he pulled out his greatsword. As long as Yang Dingtian counted to ten, he would immediately attack.
At this moment, Dugu Fengwu revealed a complacent smile.
"Haha … Dongfang Bingling, your fiancé is quite interesting. He wants to let me go, but he still finds such an excuse.
But you're really a failure as a person. Even your fiancé is estranged from you. "
Immediately after, Dugu Fengwu's delicate body suddenly turned into a shadow and quickly vanished in front of Yang Dingtian.
"Goodbye, Dongfang Bingling. I will come and find you again in the future. The day I refine my sword soul will be the day you, Dongfang Bingling, die!"
"Yang Dingtian, you actually dare to threaten me. The next time I meet you, I will definitely tear you into pieces!"
"F * ck …" Yang Dingtian was instantly enraged. He didn't listen to Dongfang Bingling to kill Dugu Fengwu, and he also didn't expect this demon lady to remember this favor. But when he heard such heartless words from this demon lady, he couldn't help but be enraged.
…
After Dugu Fengwu left, Dongfang Bingling's beautiful eyes stared coldly at Yang Dingtian.
"Do you know what kind of mistake you have made?
If you let this demon lady off today, how many people will die tragically under her sword in the future? "
Yang Dingtian had a mocking expression as he said, "There were quite a few today. Even your servant girl nearly died under the demon lady's sword qi. Why didn't I see you bemoaning the state of the universe and pitying the fate of mankind?"
"What do you know?" Dongfang Bingling spoke with a cold voice.
"I am not going to argue with you. Arguing with a woman like you is like playing the lute to a cow." Yang Dingtian sneered and said, "I just want to tell you two things."
"First, you can treat others as dirt.
But you better treat the people around you better.
For example, Master's wife and that silly and flat Ning Ruohan beside you. "
"You are the silly and flat one."
Ning Ruohan had just woken up and heard Yang Dingtian's vicious tongue. She immediately shouted with anger, "You stinky rogue! You are not allowed to speak to Young Lady like this!"
Yang Dingtian said, "See? Such a silly girl. It isn't easy to find one."
Ning Ruohan was so angry that she couldn't speak.
"Second," Yang Dingtian took a deep breath and said, "Five years from now, I will go to the Yin-Yang school and challenge you.
If I lose, I will die in the Yin-Yang school.
If I win, I will take back the dignity that you trampled on and take back the Yin-Yang school principal position that Master gave to me.
I am serious. Don't treat this as a joke. "
Dongfang Bingling stared coldly at Yang Dingtian and nodded. "Okay, I understand.
Five years from now, you will go to the Yin-Yang school and fight me to the death.
The winner will become the Yin-Yang school principal.
The loser will die! "
Yang Dingtian said, "If I win, I won't take your life. I only want an apology."
Dongfang Bingling said indifferently, "If I lose to you, how can I have the face to live in this world?
When the time comes, I will chop off your head to warn the world that I, Dongfang Bingling, am not someone that anyone can blaspheme. "
She was still so aloof and looked down on people like they were nothing.
Yang Dingtian sneered, but he didn't want to say anything else.
Goodbye. See you at the Yin-Yang school in five years! "
Then, he turned around and walked out of the ruins of Catkin Mountain Village with Ximen Lie.
…
After Yang Dingtian walked out of Catkin Mountain Village, he found that the arrogant little beauty Ning Ruohan was also following behind him.
"What?" Yang Dingtian asked.
"I came to send you off. Can't I?!" Ning Ruohan said. She could even say such words so fiercely.
Yang Dingtian said, "At least you have a conscience. I didn't save you for nothing."
"Bah, don't think too highly of yourself."
Ning Ruohan said, "Young Mistress asked me to tell you that because you weren't stupid enough to team up with Dugu Fengwu, Cloud Heaven City won't be expelled from the Tiandō League."
"Then, I will have to thank Fairy Dongfang." Yang Dingtian sneered.
"Now, you can scram, you rogue," Ning Ruohan said.
Yang Dingtian didn't bother about it. He waved his hand and walked out of the village. He casually caught two war horses that were still alive and comforted them. Then, he jumped on the back of the horse and galloped towards Cloud Heaven City.
"Yang Dingtian, you damn rogue. I am not a tablet, I am not a tablet …"
*****
Yang Dingtian and Ximen Lie traveled as fast as lightning. The next afternoon, they finally arrived at the foot of Cloud Heaven Mountain.
Yang Dingtian originally wanted Ximen Lie to return to Black Blood Castle first, but he insisted on sending Yang Dingtian into the city first before returning.
As they followed the wide stone path up the mountain, Yang Dingtian felt that something was wrong. This was because there wasn't a single person on the stone path to Cloud Heaven City.
This shouldn't be the case. Usually, there would be many people on the stone path in the afternoon.
After walking for more than ten miles, they were almost at Cloud Heaven City, but there was still no one.
Yang Dingtian and Ximen Lie couldn't help but look at each other. Then, they sped up and rushed towards Cloud Heaven City.
…
Soon, the two of them arrived at Cloud Heaven City's gates.
But at this moment, Cloud Heaven City's gates were tightly shut!
Usually, Cloud Heaven City's gates would only close at around eight in the evening.
Moreover, the city guards on the city walls acted as if they were facing a great enemy. They rarely opened their giant crossbows, but at this moment, they were fully opened and filled with giant crystal arrows.
The city walls were densely packed with fully armed Cloud Sky City infantrymen.
Suddenly, Yang Dingtian and Ximen Lie's expressions changed.
Something had happened in Cloud Heaven City!
"Who are you? Leave immediately. Otherwise, we'll kill you without mercy." On top of the city walls, there was a shout.
Then, dozens of crossbows were aimed at Yang Dingtian and Ximen Lie below.
Ximen Lie took off his cloak and said coldly, "It's Young Master Yang Dingtian and me. Black Blood Cavalry Commander Ximen Lie, open the gates immediately."
Just as Ximen Lie finished his words, the sound of weapons being drawn could be heard from the city walls. They had actually treated them as enemies.
"Why aren't you opening the gates?" Ximen Lie shouted coldly.
A moment later, the giant city gate slowly opened, and a group of cavalrymen came out in formation. They stared at Yang Dingtian and Ximen Lie with eagle-like eyes. They were filled with vigilance and coldness. The leader was Ximen Yan.
"Ximen Yan, what happened in Cloud Heaven City?
Why is it so heavily guarded? "Ximen Lie asked coldly.
"Miss Tang Xin was killed," Ximen Yan said.
Ximen Yan said, "The murderer is Yanyan Ximen. She has been placed under house arrest by the Elders Guild and is awaiting trial. This is a serious matter. In order to prevent a prison break, the entire city is under martial law."
His voice wasn't loud, but to Yang Dingtian and Ximen Lie, it was like a bolt from the blue.
How could it be?
Yang Dingtian knew Yanyan very well.
Although she was unruly and willful, she was kind-hearted. She might accidentally injure others in a moment of desperation, but she would never take the initiative to kill.
Moreover, after the upheaval five years ago, Yanyan's cultivation had regressed greatly. She was almost as strong as Tang Xin, so how could she kill Tang Xin?
"Why did Yanyan kill Tang Xin? Do you have evidence?" Yang Dingtian asked anxiously.
"Who do you think you are?
Do I have to report to you? "Ximen Yan said coldly.
Yang Dingtian took a few deep breaths to suppress his emotions and blood that were about to explode. He calmed himself down a little and turned to Ximen Lie. "Big Brother, return to Black Blood Castle immediately and lead the Black Blood Cavalry to surround Cloud Heaven City."
Ximen Yan heard and said in shock, "Yang Dingtian, are you rebelling?"
"Yes!"
Ximen Lie said and immediately turned to mount his horse. He faced Yang Dingtian and said, "Young Master, before my Black Blood Cavalry arrives, don't do anything."
"I understand," Yang Dingtian said.
Ximen Yan looked at Ximen Lie's back and shouted, "Boss, are you crazy?
Are you trying to divide Cloud Heaven City? "
Ximen Lie said coldly, "You are the crazy ones."
Then, he whipped his horse and quickly rushed to Black Blood Castle.
Yang Dingtian glanced at Ximen Yan coldly and then rushed into Cloud Heaven City.
*****
Just as he rushed into the city, Yanyan's maid, Lü 'er, was already waiting there. She said to Yang Dingtian, "Young Master, Young Mistress has been locked up by them. Quickly go and save her."
"What exactly is going on with Yanyan killing people?" Yang Dingtian asked.
As Yang Dingtian spoke, he suddenly lifted Lü 'er onto the horse's back and urged her to speak quickly.
"Yesterday, not long after Young Master left, Tang Xin ran to Young Mistress's courtyard and scolded her. Her words were very unpleasant and they were all about you. She said that she wanted to tear you into pieces.
Then, she scolded Young Mistress, Madam, and the City Lord. "
Lü 'er said, "She scolded Young Mistress until she cried. Young Mistress was very angry and said something in anger. She said that Tang Xin really wanted to kill her."
"And then?" Yang Dingtian asked.
"And then, Young Mistress was afraid that Tang Xin would scold her again, so she left the city before dawn to avoid her. She said that she was going to pick you up on the way home and that she wanted to discuss with you about moving to Black Blood Castle first."
Lü 'er cried and said, "In the end, a few hours later, Young Mistress was brought back by Ximen Ju along with Tang Xin's corpse. Then, Young Mistress was put under house arrest."
Yang Dingtian frowned. There was too little information in Lü 'er's words. Furthermore, Yang Dingtian firmly believed that Yanyan wouldn't kill anyone. Otherwise, she wouldn't have left the city before dawn to avoid Tang Xin.
"Where is Madam?
Where is Big Sister Ningning? "Yang Dingtian asked.
"Madam is confronting Grand Elder Yang Yan at the Elders Guild. Big Sister Ningning is waiting for you in the small building," Lü 'er said.
Yang Dingtian thought for a moment and decided to go to Ningning's place first. There were some things that Ningning could explain more clearly. Once they reached the Elders Guild, they would be at daggers drawn.
…
After returning to the small building, Ningning immediately propped herself up from her seat. In the end, she couldn't move her lower body and nearly fell down.
Yang Dingtian hurriedly went over and hugged her.
At this moment, Ningning's eyes were red, and she had an anxious expression. However, she comforted him with a gentle voice, "Little Tian, don't be anxious. Let's plan properly."
"Big Sister Ningning, did Yanyan actually kill anyone? I don't believe that she would kill anyone, even though Tang Xin, that slut, deserved to die." Yang Dingtian said.
"I also don't believe that Yanyan would kill anyone. However, they said that there are witnesses and evidence.
As for whether she actually killed anyone, we will only know after we meet Yanyan. "Ningning said.
"Where is Yanyan being put under house arrest?" Yang Dingtian asked.
"Law-Enforcement Pavilion."
Ningning said, "I have already sent out dozens of birds and asked them to ask all the birds and beasts on Cloud Sky Mountain. I hope that some bird or animal saw what happened. However, the birds that came back all said that no animal saw anything."
"Big Sister Ningning, you continue to wait for the birds here. I will go to the Elder Council." Yang Dingtian said.
"Okay." Ningning said, "Little Tian, you must stay calm."
"I have already asked Big Brother Ximen Lie to lead the troops here. When the time comes, we will use force to force them to call for reinforcements." Yang Dingtian said.
"Unless it is absolutely necessary, we cannot start a war."
Ningning said, "However, we must be prepared for the worst. I will immediately summon all the demonic beasts in the surrounding hundred miles to help us."
"Okay." Yang Dingtian said. Then, he walked out of the pavilion and headed to the Elder Council.
*****
However, Madam Ximen was no longer in the Elder Council. Only Yang Yan was there.
"If you want to plead for leniency, you don't have to speak."
Yang Yan said directly, "The law is merciless. Yanyan Ximen killed a fellow disciple for no reason. Even if City Lord Ximen was here, he would still sentence her to death."
Great Elder Yang Yan was cold and merciless the moment he opened his mouth. He directly wanted to cut off Yang Dingtian's mouth.
"Did Ximen Ju personally see Yanyan Ximen kill someone?" Yang Dingtian asked.
Yang Yan glanced at Yang Dingtian indifferently and said coldly, "Bring her in."
Suddenly, two warriors walked in carrying a corpse.
"Take a look for yourself." Yang Yan suddenly lifted the cloth covering the corpse.
Sure enough, it was Tang Xin's corpse. At this moment, she was completely naked. The wounds on her body could be seen clearly. On her chest, there was a glaring sword wound.
This sword wound was very severe. It was fiery red, like a blossoming flame.
Only Yanyan's Phoenix Flame Sword could have such an effect.
Because the Phoenix Flame Sword had the innate fire attribute, the moment it pierced into a human body, it would fiercely roast the body, leaving behind a bright flame mark.
"The wound on Tang Xin's body was caused by the Phoenix Flame Sword. The wound on Ximen Yanyan Ximen's body was caused by the sharp sword in Tang Xin's hand.
When Ximen Ju rushed over, Tang Xin was lying on the ground dead. Ximen Yanyan Ximen was holding the Phoenix Flame Sword dripping with blood. What's the difference between this and what Ximen Ju saw with his own eyes? "
Yang Yan said coldly, "Furthermore, Ximen Yanyan Ximen and Tang Xin always had old grudges. Yesterday, Ximen Yanyan Ximen also threatened to kill Tang Xin.
There is a motive, a witness, and evidence. Don't tell me you still want to overturn the heavens? "
It seemed like the evidence was irrefutable, but Yang Dingtian firmly did not believe that Yanyan Ximen would kill someone.
Taking a deep breath, Yang Dingtian asked, "Then what have you decided to do?
How are you going to deal with Yanyan Ximen? "
Yang Yan said coldly, "According to the second law of Cloud Heaven City, those who harm their fellow disciples will be killed!
This was personally announced by Ximen City Lord himself. Ximen Yanyan Ximen killed her fellow disciple for no reason. The evidence is irrefutable. She will be hanged three days later. "
Then, Yang Yan stared coldly at Yang Dingtian as if waiting for him to plead for mercy.
At this moment, Yang Dingtian should be negotiating with him.
However, he didn't want to do so now because Ximen Lie's army had not arrived yet.
"I want to see Yanyan Ximen," Yang Dingtian said.
Even with the witness and evidence, he still didn't believe that Yanyan Ximen Ju would kill Tang Xin.
Seeing that Yang Dingtian didn't want to negotiate, Yang Yan's expression instantly turned cold. He said, "She is under house arrest in the Law Enforcement Pavilion. Ximen Ju is in charge of all internal affairs in Cloud Heaven City. Whether he allows you to see her or not is up to him."
*****
When Yang Dingtian went to the Law Enforcement Pavilion, he indeed saw a group of martial artists standing guard. They were fully armed and had cold expressions, not allowing anyone to enter.
Furthermore, Yang Dingtian didn't know any of the martial artists in this group.
In the backyard of the Law Enforcement Pavilion, Yang Dingtian found Ximen Ju.
This was the Chief Supervisor of Cloud Heaven City, Yanyan's former lover, and Ximen Wuya's most outstanding foster son.
At this moment, there wasn't any sorrow on his face. Tang Xin was his fiancée. Now that Tang Xin was dead, he was still expressionless and didn't have any emotions.
Yang Dingtian had never spoken to Ximen Ju face to face because he felt that this person was too gloomy, like a bottomless black well.
"I want to see Yanyan," Yang Dingtian said.
Ximen Ju slowly looked at him and nodded. "Alright."
Then, Ximen Ju directly left the backyard and came to the entrance of the Law Enforcement Pavilion. He took out a key to open the door and walked underground.
Yanyan Ximen was actually locked up in a solitary underground forbidden room of the Law Enforcement Pavilion.
After opening the huge lock on the thick iron door of the forbidden room, Ximen Ju said, "She is inside. Go in and see her yourself."
Yang Dingtian pushed open the iron door and was about to enter.
"Yang Dingtian, do you want to hear a sentence from me?" Ximen Ju suddenly asked.
"Speak," Yang Dingtian said.
Ximen Ju looked at him with deep and serene eyes and said, "You are too eager to prove yourself."
Then, Ximen Ju turned and left.
…
Yang Dingtian gently pushed open the iron door.
"Who is it?" Yanyan Ximen Ju's voice that was filled with hostility and alertness came from inside.
"It's me," Yang Dingtian said gently.
*****
PS: First update, I'll continue to write. Begging for monthly votes!