Chapter 1190: Chapter 1187: Elimination
"Young master, three days from now happens to be the Peace Festival of the Xuantian Ancient Country, and the powerful fighters of the Xuantian Ancient Country should all be gathered in the Imperial City of the Xuantian Emperor City. Our journey this time is dangerous."
This was what Ao Rulong reported to Ye Xuan three days ago.
"Isn’t that perfect?" Ye Xuan’s retort left Ao Rulong speechless.
Now, standing before the Xuantian Emperor City with Ye Xuan, Ao Rulong had already dispelled his inner worries.
He was a formidable warrior in the art of fist fighting, where the essence is to forge ahead, breaking all rules with a single punch.
If there are obstructions in the mind, it is detrimental to the way of the fist.
Especially after practicing the "Thunder Roar Ancient" bestowed by Young Master Ye Xuan, Ao Rulong was even more convinced of this.
Now, he faintly felt that he was about to step into the Supreme Realm.
Just a tiny bit away.
Yet this tiny bit had troubled Ao Rulong for a long time without resolution.
Today, perhaps, was a catalyst.
He only needed to cast aside life and death, display his prowess, and that would be enough.
Looking at the figure ahead, Ao Rulong’s eyes were steadfast. Ye Xuan did not pause at all on the way, nor did he indicate any intention of discussing how to deal with the powerful figures from various forces.
This was enough to show that Ye Xuan had confidence in his heart.
Even though today was the Peace Festival of Xuantian Ancient Country, gathering all the powerful fighters.
But so what?
Xu Zhengtao, on the other hand, was already starting to become anxious.
"Young master, should we contact the Great Elder once we enter the Xuantian Emperor City?"
Xu Zhengtao said with forced bravery.
The Great Elder, also the Great Elder Gu Qianqiu of the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect, was an old dragon.
This time, people from the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect also came to observe the ceremony, and Great Elder Gu Qianqiu was among them.
Although Xu Zhengtao’s identity as a spy from Double Emperor Mountain had been exposed, now Xu Zhengtao was working under Ao Rulong, which strictly speaking also meant he was under Ye Xuan. Ye Xuan had a close relationship with the ancestor of the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect.
Hence, Xu Zhengtao made this proposal.
Ye Xuan didn’t turn his head and said, "When you meet people from the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect, go receive your punishment."
Xu Zhengtao was hit like a thunderbolt, stunned in place, his face turned pale.
Ao Rulong glanced at Xu Zhengtao, showing no intention of pleading for this former comrade.
"Young master, your subordinate knows his guilt, and I hope you retract your order!"
Xu Zhengtao suddenly kneeled and kowtowed to Ye Xuan.
Ye Xuan did not stop his steps and said indifferently, "This is not a punishment for you, but you have never been my subordinate, to begin with. I just wanted you to work under Ao Rulong."
Xu Zhengtao, hearing this, felt deeply troubled and quickly said, "Then I beg you, young master, to let me continue working under Ao Rulong senior."
Ye Xuan replied slowly, "You can’t keep up with him."
With that, no matter how Xu Zhengtao pleaded, Ye Xuan remained unperturbed.
"Let’s go." Ao Rulong glanced at Xu Zhengtao and said blandly.
Xu Zhengtao was thoroughly in despair, watching the five figures gradually move away, a surge of hatred welled up in his heart.
He never intended to follow Ye Xuan but was exposed in the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect, and with Double Emperor Mountain being destroyed, he was persuaded by Ao Rulong to come along.
All along, he’s been contemplating escaping.
Like when he went to Earth State, he harbored thoughts of fleeing.
Just never had the opportunity.
"Since you won’t accept me, then I’ll leave!"
Xu Zhengtao coldly hummed in his heart and silently followed.
He wasn’t foolish. Ye Xuan wanted him to receive punishment from the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect; would they let him go?
Certainly not.
Xu Zhengtao hatched a daring idea in his mind.
To seek refuge with the Xuantian Ancient Country!
With his identity from Double Emperor Mountain and some understanding of Ye Xuan, the Xuantian Ancient Country would definitely accept him.
This way, he might even turn the tables.
After all, Ye Xuan and his group heading straight for the Xuantian Emperor City today made Xu Zhengtao feel that it was entirely a suicidal act.
Thus, Xu Zhengtao followed silently.
Soon, the group approached the city gate.
The oppressive presence of the Azure Dragon Statue became increasingly daunting.
Even the Mountain Ridge Venerable and East Desolate Wolf felt a tinge of threat, compelling them to slightly turn their heads.
"It’s Ye Xuan!"
As Ye Xuan and the group approached, the soldiers on the city wall became tense, even gripping their Big Halberds more tightly.
However.
Despite recognizing Ye Xuan, no one made a move to stop him.
Because they received orders that on sighting Ye Xuan, there should be no obstruction, allowing him to proceed.
For this reason, no one stopped Ye Xuan.
As their general said: The battles between big figures are not for us to meddle in. We little characters should just live our little lives.
Any overstepping would result in our own losses.
Thus, Ye Xuan and his group entered the Outer City of Xuantian Emperor City unimpeded.
Watching from behind, Xu Zhengtao felt more certain. The Xuantian Ancient Country was setting a trap, waiting for Ye Xuan to enter and then lock the door to beat the dog. Truly, they would have nowhere to escape.
With this thought, Xu Zhengtao became more convinced of his judgment.
"Go find the people from Xuantian Ancient Country!"
Without hesitation, Xu Zhengtao stopped following Ye Xuan and headed in a different direction.
Having been with Double Emperor Mountain and holding an elder’s status in the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect, he had acquaintances in the Xuantian Emperor City.
Now was the time to leverage those connections!
After Xu Zhengtao left.
Ao Rulong bowed to Ye Xuan and said, "Young master, Xu Zhengtao has a dark heart. He won’t honestly go to the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect for punishment. Should I resolve him?"
Ao Rulong had been keeping an eye on Xu Zhengtao.
Once Xu Zhengtao left, he knew the fellow was definitely going to defect.
Regardless, this guy had been working under him for a while, and now just being kicked by the young master to join the enemy was downright disgusting.
"Just an ant, no need to bother."
Ye Xuan said indifferently, "After today, he’ll realize how foolish his choice was."
"Yes, young master." Ao Rulong replied respectfully.
In fact.
Ye Xuan never regarded Xu Zhengtao as his subordinate from beginning to end.
Firstly, his character was flawed.
Secondly, his potential was limited.
As Ye Xuan said outside the city.
Xu Zhengtao couldn’t even keep up with Ao Rulong.
Such a person, what use is he?
Though Ao Rulong’s potential wasn’t great, he had the spirit of the way of the fist. With cultivation and his loyalty, he could still be of some use in the future.
But someone like Xu Zhengtao, to put it bluntly, Ye Xuan didn’t even bother to look at him.
Throughout eternity, Ye Xuan had many subordinates, but such people were unworthy of notice.
The journey continued in silence.
Meanwhile, the news of Ye Xuan’s entry into the city quickly spread to the Imperial City of Xuantian Emperor City.
Instantly, the strong fighters stationed in the inner city stood ready.