Chapter 2255: Chapter 2255 Meeting the Master
Zhuge Feiyu released Jiuyou Devil and immediately had him sever the contract with Ye Liuyun.
Divine soul contract could be dissolve once both parties mutually agreed upon.
The moment their equal contract was nullified, Ye Liuyun wasted no time and imprinted the slaving seal and searched Jiuyou Devil’s memories to uncover his secrets.
It turned out that Jiuyou Devil had ventured into the battlefield of the foreign races because he knew another devil clan possessed a immortal level devil crystal.
With it, he could break through to the immortal realm. However, he discovered that the devil clan had been slain by an foreign race upon arrival. The foreign race was a silver-armored commander.
After numerous rounds, he managed to kill the foreign race but found himself surrounded by the silver-armored foreign race guards. Realizing escape was impossible, he chose to commit suicide to preserve his body. In that sense, he truly died in battle against the foreign races.
Before his death, he had already secured the devil crystal, swallowing it whole. The foreign races extracted his virtuoso but failed to discover the devil crystal.
Unfortunately, his death meant he could no longer refine the devil crystal.
His spirit then hid within the devil crystal, biding its time to enter the Ghostic World and reincarnate along with the crystal. He also took the opportunity to plunder the coffins of many powerful experts here, amassing a wealth of resources to bribe others in the future.
Little did he know, his elaborate plans would all fall into Ye Liuyun’s hands.
This was all thanks to the Devil-sealing Stele. If it had not been familiar with his aura, he would have remained undetected.
Of course, if the stele hadn’t found him, he might have waited here indefinitely for a chance to leave.
It was his eagerness to escape that led him into Ye Liuyun’s trap.
"Go fetch the thing yourself." Ye Liuyun said with a smile.
Reluctantly, Jiuyou Devil retrieved the hidden resources and the devil crystal. His hands were trembling as he handed them over to Ye Liuyun.
"Hehe, if you had been honest from the start, I might have actually given you the devil crystal! But now, you’ve lost your chance! Go and guard the Inferno, don’t waste your talent!"
Ye Liuyun was not bluffing. Had Jiuyou Devil been more forthright, Ye Liuyun might have indeed facilitated his plan.
However, now there was no chance for that. Jiuyou Devil had no choice but to obediently follow Zhuge Feiyu back to oversee the Inferno, serving Ye Liuyun.
Ye Liuyun glanced at the devil crystal and handed it to Lei Ming, instructing him to refine and enhance it.
If Ye Liuyun were to refine it himself, he would need to throw it into the Multipurpose Cauldron for refinement, which would waste a considerable amount of energy. By giving the opportunity to Lei Ming, it was as good as enhancing his own power.
Moreover, the interspatial rings hidden by Jiuyou Devil contained even more resources. With some of the rare treasures from those, Ye Liuyun’s strength could also be enhanced.
Ye Liuyun had his clone escorted Zhuge Feiyu and Jiuyou Devil away, while Zhao Hu and Li Xianying chuckled on the side.
"Haha, you’re quite the sly one! But that’s the way to deal with tricksters. There is no need to keep your word!" Zhao Hu was quite approving of Ye Liuyun’s tactics.
Li Xianying was also pleased with Ye Liuyun’s performance, but she was concerned about the time wasted on the journey, worrying that Li Yuanlang might be getting anxious.
Ye Liuyun retrieved the Devil-sealing Stele. For the stele, Jiuyou Devil was its arch-nemesis. Previously, it had managed to escape from the stele’s suppression but the stele was thoroughly satisfied as its arch-nemesis was finally defeated.
When Ye Liuyun arrived at their camp, the soldiers he had sent earlier were already lined up to welcome him.
However, out of the eighteen thousand soldiers he had dispatched, less than half was remained. There were only a little over eight thousand left.
Hearing this, Li Yuanlang felt a deep sense of satisfaction. The Divine Decree had indeed chosen the right person. At the very least, Ye Liuyun was someone who valued gratitude and loyalty.
"Master!"
Ye Liuyun knelt down in excitement upon seeing Li Yuanlang.
Li Yuanlang quickly helped Ye Liuyun to his feet, his eyes were filled with pride and relief as he looked at his disciple. "I feel ashamed to call myself your master. I’ve never truly guided you properly. Yet, here you are, coming to our aid in such a critical moment."
Ye Liuyun shook his head earnestly. "Master, please don’t say that. My achievement is due to your support and guidance back then. This isn’t about helping you. It’s my duty to stand against the invaders!"
His words were sincere. The foundational techniques he had mastered were all taught by Li Yuanlang, who had been his first mentor since the beginning of his cultivation journey.
Hearing this, Li Yuanlang felt a deep sense of satisfaction. The Universal God Token had indeed chosen the right person. At the very least, Ye Liuyun was someone who valued gratitude and loyalty.
Li Yuanlang led the group to the main command tent, introducing Ye Liuyun to the others before briefing him on the current situation.
When Ye Liuyun mentioned that he had brought over twelve thousand ninth-tier soldiers, the room erupted in excitement.
However, Ye Liuyun kept quiet about his Blade Legion, Beastman troop and those new equipments he had brought along. He did not want to risk leaking sensitive information.
Later, Li Yuanlang personally arranged a place for Ye Liuyun to rest. Only when they were alone did they delve into the true state of their predicament.
Ye Liuyun then revealed the full extent of the resources he had brought along to Li Yuanlang.
Li Yuanlang praised Ye Liuyun’s discretion. "There are bound to be spies here. I suspect the news of your arrival will reach Ruan Haotian soon. His network of informants is vast and we can’t hide this from him."
Seizing the opportunity, Ye Liuyun suggested. "We could find a way to eliminate him and have you take his place, Master. Many of the elders in the Alliance of Goddesses are still on his side, but I can persuade them to cooperate."
"I haven’t decided whether to replace Ruan Haotian yet. After all, he hasn’t done anything too outrageous. As for those elders, their cultivation levels are high but lacking of combat skills. Ruan Haotian is surely wary of them.
Don’t underestimate Ruan Haotian’s strength. He has at least dozens of powerful allies, each nearly as strong as us."
He also reminded Ye Liuyun to trust Yao Guangyao, Li Xianying and Zhao Hu who were his long-time battle companions.
"Is there no way to influence Ruan Haotian’s position through the Alliance of Merchants?" Ye Liuyun asked cautiously, phrasing his question with care.
"There might be a way. But I’m worried it could affect the morale and coordination of our warriors against the foreign race threat. If we mishandle this, we might inadvertently give the foreign race an upper hand. Humanity is already at a disadvantage, any further losses could spell disaster for us!"
Li Yuanlang’s hesitation was overflowing. Ye Liuyun surmised that his master was still reluctant to take action against Ruan Haotian.
"Master, an army led by a commander who lacks vision and is consumed by jealousy and envy is doomed to fail. I believe it’s crucial for you to act decisively now, before the situation spirals out of control."
Having led numerous troops himself, Ye Liuyun understood the importance of unity and trust within an army.
"Hmm!" Li Yuanlang nodded thoughtfully with a faint smile on his lips. "In the past, we simply didn’t have the strength or the resources to consider for such a move. But now that you’re here, it might indeed be the right time to revisit this issue."
