Chapter 73: Instant Annihilation—Five Beidou Realm Experts!

“What? You even want compensation?” Zhu Feng was practically about to explode with rage. Not only had her reputation been tarnished for no reason, but now she was being extorted in public—this Tang Wanyue was simply lawless!

“Miss Tang, as for compensation, there’s nothing to discuss!” The gaunt elder struggled to keep his voice steady, gesturing to his own young master, Li Shuze, who now resembled a statue.

“Ye Tian turned my young master into this state, and we, the White Tiger Faction, haven’t even sought him out for retribution yet!”

“Pah, you old crook!” Tang Wanyue spat, jabbing her finger at his nose as she cursed, “I heard it clearly—it was that little scoundrel who tried to kill Ye Tian, so he deserved what he got!”

Then she turned toward the audience. “Someone explain to me, is that not the case?”

In an instant, the crowd on the stage, ever eager for excitement, cried out in unison, “It is!” “That’s right, young general, it was Young Master Li who drew his blade against Master Ye first—we can all testify to it!” “It was Li Shuze who broke the rules, ambushed Ye Tian, and even incited the White Tiger masters to gang up on him, only to turn around and play the victim. Shameless!”

Whether merchants or celebrities, it was clear that Tang Wanyue had their full support.

“Well, what do you have to say for yourself?” she pressed.

“Hmph!” The gaunt elder, humiliated and furious, snorted coldly. “General Tang, what a grand display of power! I’d like to see just what you can do if I refuse to apologize to you on behalf of the White Tiger Faction!”

“That’s enough!” Tang Wanyue was about to explode herself when suddenly, from within the crowd, Ye Tian’s voice rang out.

He stepped forward, and with a sweep of his hand, tore the human-skin mask from his face, revealing his true, handsome and resolute features.

“I’m tired of this. The White Tiger Faction, the Vermilion Bird Group… Fine, let’s settle this together!” Ye Tian frowned, his patience utterly exhausted with their wrangling.

Just now, he’d felt his phone vibrating in his pocket. Someone had sent him a message. He immediately recalled that the only contacts saved in his phone were Senior Sister Gu and Li Muqing. They were the two women most important to him, and Ye Tian naturally cared deeply.

Seeing the stalemate dragging on, he just wanted to beat this motley crowd into submission so he could get on with his own affairs.

“Ah!” Zhu Feng let out a startled cry.

“What’s going on? Why does he look so handsome now?”

Just a moment ago, she’d been seething with anger, but upon seeing Ye Tian’s real face, her fury evaporated in an instant. She was a slave to good looks, and because of her own appearance, she had never been in a relationship. Twenty-eight years single. Despite her brash tongue and bold, provocative style, she was still a virgin.

Yet in this instant, Ye Tian’s presence and appearance made her heart skip a beat.

“General Tang, we of the Vermilion Bird Group are willing to make amends!” Zhu Feng suddenly changed her tone, smiling sweetly. “I, on behalf of the Vermilion Bird Group, would like to offer Mr. Ye two maidservants at the peak Grandmaster level!”

With that, she gestured casually. “Xiaoyun, Xiaoyue, from now on, you two will serve Young Master Ye in my stead. Attend to his every need, not a single thing overlooked!”

“Yes, sister!”

“…” Looking down at Zhu Feng, who was all coquettish smiles and had done a complete about-face, Tang Wanyue frowned, momentarily unable to make sense of her intentions.

But gifting two maidservants, both under thirty and at the peak of the Grandmaster realm—this was truly a lavish offer! After all, peak Grandmasters in their twenties had every chance of breaking through to the Taishan realm in the future. Even for the mighty Vermilion Bird Group, parting with such ‘maidservants’ should hurt.

At least on the surface, Zhu Feng’s attitude seemed sincerely contrite.

Tang Wanyue was not one to play petty games. She simply nodded. “Very well. At least you know how to behave.”

“But of course~” Zhu Feng replied with a graceful smile, then raised her delicate hand. “Sisters, let’s return home together.”

With that, the Vermilion Bird Group withdrew in public, leaving only three powers present on the field.

“Young General, we of the Azure Dragon Society would like to apologize to Master Ye!” At that moment, the auction host stepped forward, blocking Ji Yanyan protectively. “This Xuanwu Head—let it serve as our compensation. What do you say?”

“Agreed!” Tang Wanyue’s eyes lit up, a smile curling at her lips. This was precisely why she had come—to obtain the Xuanwu Head for her grandfather, to extend his life. That was her true purpose!

As for the rumors about Ye Tian being her fiancé, that was merely a convenient excuse to extort the Azure Dragon Society. No matter how they responded, she would have steered the conversation to the Xuanwu Head in the end.

Luckily, the manager was quick-witted, saving her much trouble.

“Turning against us in public—how can you?” The White Tiger Faction, who had been so aggressive, were utterly unable to accept the sudden shift in the situation and shouted in anger.

“What’s so inappropriate about it? The Huang family accepts it too!” Huang Qiu’er sighed, took a Xuanwu Token from her bosom, and tossed it to Ye Tian. “Well done, Mr. Ye. You even managed to win over Young General Tang. Today, I concede defeat.”

“This is the Xuanwu Token. When you have time, bring it north. My family can help you further awaken your Longevity Seed bloodline.”

“You needn’t worry about any ulterior motives. North of the northern borders lies the Northern Expedition Army’s base; the Xuanwu Clan wouldn’t dare move against you openly!”

With that, Huang Qiu’er swept her sleeves and strode away.

In the blink of an eye, three of the four great powers had withdrawn, leaving the White Tiger Faction utterly isolated!

“Well, Li—what will it be?” Tang Wanyue asked the gaunt elder. “Will you apologize, or do we settle this right here?”

“Intolerable!” The elder trembled with fury, his chest about to burst.

He suddenly saw the truth! The three great organizations, both openly and covertly, had been making fools of the White Tiger Faction. Tang Wanyue had been moving about as if unopposed, all because the Azure Dragon Society let her. They’d promised to attack together, but in reality, they’d used the White Tigers as bait, setting them up from the start!

What cunning, these Four Divine Clans of Heaven! What a formidable Northern Expedition Army!

“Tang Wanyue, don’t think that killing two Beidou-realm fighters makes you a match for us. Today, this old man will test your mettle!”

With a wave of his hand, the gaunt elder and four other Beidou-realm experts stepped forward!

“Unless Ye Tian releases the young master from his bindings right now, the White Tiger Faction will not rest!”

But as his words fell, all five of them charged at Ye Tian!

“Idiots.” Ye Tian sneered.

At this moment, he held an ancient broadsword, drawing it from its scabbard as he strode forward.

“You all like to put on a show, don’t you? In a moment, I’ll box each of you up in an urn.”

With a flash of deadly steel, Ye Tian’s figure vanished in an instant!

Beneath the lights, the blade gleamed like a flowing ribbon, sweeping through the five elders in a heartbeat.

A dull thud sounded five times at once.

Five heads flew simultaneously through the air.