Chapter 1937: Chapter 1937 Mind Games
Ye Liuyun and Mu Lianqing looked at the two dead guards, both feeling somewhat sorry for them.
If it wasn’t for the fear of them determined to send a message to the Emperor near their death, Ye Liuyun really wanted to reveal himself so he could plant the Seal on them after they launch a Divine Soul attack on him to save their lives.
Two martial practitioners in the mid-sixth stage, their strength was not to be underestimated, and would be useful in the future.
But Ye Liuyun dared not take that risk, lest their plan fall short at the last step.
Ye Liuyun took all their belongings over and cleaned off all the remaining poison on them, and then reforged the two puddles of black water into a poison source to store, before letting Mu Lianqing arrange for people to clean up the scene.
Mu Lianqing also took his into the Interspatial Ring to prevent backstabs, all replaced by Ye Tiandao’s men.
Unexpectedly, they really did encounter robbers on the way.
These robbers gathered due to war, totalling a few hundred people. Seeing Ye Liuyun and others in a flying vessel, they knew that they must be wealthy and immediately put their hands on them.
Moreover, there were also two powerful leaders at the mid-sixth stage amongst them.
However, Ye Liuyun laughed happily, "This is perfect, now we have an excuse for the two dead guards!"
He immediately let out the beasts and Ye Tiandao’s Blade Legion to fight with these robbers, and joining the battle himself to help the beasts deal with the two strong martial practitioners.
Mu Lianshi was also brought out to watch the battle with Mu Lianqing.
Ye Liuyun also took a look at the combat strength of Wu Qingcheng and the rest, satisfied that they indeed had a huge improvement.
After a period of training, and practicing in Ye Liuyun’s Xuankong Stone for a long time, their realm had already been promoted to the early third stage. They could participate in the battle with mutual cooperation, even without the protection of the beasts.
The demons around Ye Liuyun had progressed even faster. With all the bodies from the battlefield for them to devour, they indeed had an abundant of resources for cultivation. Their realm had already been promoted to the middle third stage.
Just that the people in the Blade Legion were still on the weaker side, and could only fight against those weaker skirmishers.
The soldiers were at least early level 4 when the Blade Legion recruited. After a period of combat training and ample supply of resources, they had reached at least to the mid-stage level 4.
There were even over a couple dozens at the mid-stage level 5 by now.
Along with Vermilion Bird and the other new beasts, wiping out there bandits was surprisingly effortless. They annihilated all of them without letting a single one escape.
For Mu Lianqing, this was his first time witnessing a battle of this scale. He was a bit at a loss with the chaotic scene.
Ye Liuyun only used Elemental Spirit Secret Skill to suppress the two powerful enemies’ genuine energy and did not take any action afterward but watched the Blade Legion’s performance from afar.
Mu Lianshi noticed the strength of this squad and nodded frequently.
"This squad is too strong; I’m certainly no match for them! No wonder no one could stand up to the Death Legion!" he commented silently in his mind.
After the battle ended, Ye Liuyun said to Mu Lianqing, "You need to keep training yourself!"
"Why not let my brother take charge instead? In case anyone would be unsatisfied with my leadership," Mu Lianqing suggested as he realized his incompetency after this fight.
Mu Lianshi did not expect his younger brother would pass on this opportunity to him.
They were now slaves to Ye Liuyun, but their brotherly bond remained.
Ye Liuyun considered it for a moment but ultimately insisted on letting Mu Lianqing take the lead.
"I’d say let your brother assist you! Your cunning is unbeatable."
Ye Liuyun felt that he needed someone more cunning to solve certain problems on his behalf. As for warfare, Mu Lianshi’s support would suffice.
"Master, I don’t believe it’s necessary for you to confront our father. We can convince him to hand over the throne," Mu Lianshi suggested.
Ye Liuyun chuckled softly, "I understand your feelings and believe that your father will not disregard your lives. He will compromise, just as how you believe it.
But you must understand, how much grudges would he hold for turning into a peasant overnight from someone so powerful and wealthy. Being suppressed and persuaded are two different matters!
Sparing his life is already a great mercy from me. I don’t want to leave potential problems for myself. We must completely kill his hope."
"Yes!" Mu Lianshi and Mu Lianqing agreed in unison. To spare the Emperor’s life was good enough!
By the time they rushed back to the regalty, Ye Liuyun’s Dark Legion had just fought a battle with the Emperor’s force.
However, it was Pei Yong’s army that fought in this battle. Both sides suffered a loss of about 30 thousand each, making it more of a test of each other’s capabilities.
Upon Ye Liuyun’s arrival, the main force of the Dark Legion launched another attack once again under Yu Xiaofeng’s command.
The southern forces, astounded that the enemy immediately fought back without rest.
Ye Liuyun did not rush into the regalty with Mu Lianqing. Instead, he brought the two brothers to watch the battle from afar.
He wanted the brothers to witness the strength of the Dark Legion.
They first initiated the attack with various sieging weapons, then the main force charged and tore a massive gap from the middle of the enemy. They split into two forces and started sweeping in both directions.
The praetorians and eastern troops rushed to aid, but it was simply impossible to halt their advance.
"Retreat! They should be aware of our strength by now!"
Ye Liuyun ordered Yu Xiaofeng to retreat with his Sound Transmission Talisman.
Yu Xiaofeng withdrew his troops and let Pei Yong lead his men to maintain the line.
Even though it was just a fleeting attack, it was enough to show the Dark Legion’s true powers.
Emperor Nanfu was also watching from atop the city walls, seeing everything clearly.
He heaved a sigh as he returned to the palace in silence.
He knew that the Dark Legion was just showing him their strength. If they wanted to kill them, they could have shattered his army on the spot.
The praetorians and eastern troops were also disheartened and demoralized.
Their opponents were just too strong. Not just superior in formation, their individuals’ combat abilities also greatly surpassed theirs.
Along with their equipment, tearing through their defensive line and formation would be simply too easy.
They weren’t on the same level at all.
So, they didn’t bother trying to set up a defense line. The soldiers simply stayed put, waiting for the command to retreat. If the Dark Legion attacked before the retreat order was given, they were ready to flee.
Even Mu Lianqing saw that they couldn’t stand against them. Mu Lianshi was even more shocked by their strength.
Ye Liuyun’s objective was achieved.
It was a mind game. He wanted the Emperor and his sons to see with their own eyes that they simply couldn’t hold off the Dark Legion, crushing their hopes and the little bit of arrogance.
