Chapter 397 – Famous for Evil, Boundless Crimes

At the only mountain path leading into the Tianshan territory.

Ye Kuang and Yun Mengshu arrived, panting heavily from their frantic sprint.

It could be said that after the previous fierce battle, even formidable cultivators like them were clearly struggling to keep up.

Only at this moment did Ye Kuang realize that the Dao Inquiry Realm wasn’t invincible—being surrounded by countless enemies left one constrained and exhausted from constant evasion.

“Senior Sister, how are you holding up?”

Huff… huff… huff…

Seeing her state, Ye Kuang’s anger surged. He continued, “Once we return, I’ll slaughter more of those bandits to vent your frustration.”

But unexpectedly, Yun Mengshu stuck out her tongue slightly and quickly stopped him with a sigh. “Enough, let’s keep running. This is no place to linger—the news has likely spread far and wide. If we don’t leave now, we might not get another chance.”

Ye Kuang: “…”

Admittedly, though he had seemed arrogant earlier, he now held his tongue despite having unspoken retorts.

As they reached the mountain’s base, they resumed their desperate flight.

Meanwhile, roars of fury erupted across Tianshan, filled with righteous indignation.

The murderers of the Tianshan Matriarch and the Guardian Venerable One had not only escaped under their noses but had also taken countless fellow disciples captive.

This searing hatred would be etched into the hearts of Tianshan’s disciples for generations.

Hearing the hysterical shouts behind him, Ye Kuang’s face darkened. Not only had he been outmaneuvered, but he had also dragged his woman into an unpredictable turmoil.

This was utterly unforgivable!

“Senior Sister, I’m sorry.”

“Why bring that up now?”

“…”

“Oh? I never knew you had a conscience. Remember this—you’d better treat me well from now on, or else… hmph!”

As she spoke, Yun Mengshu couldn’t hide her inner astonishment. Suddenly, she voiced the very question plaguing Ye Kuang: “But it’s hard to believe—after fighting to this extent, you’re not even flushed or short of breath. Are you really just at the Dao Inquiry Realm?”

Her pretty face was alight with unmistakable doubt.

Ye Kuang fell into deep thought upon hearing this.

Even he was perplexed by this question.

Take Yun Mengshu, for example—after just a few hours of battle, she was visibly fatigued. Wasn’t that too weak?

With a bitter smile, Ye Kuang replied, “Senior Sister, I don’t know either. Perhaps it’s because my cultivation method is different from others.”

Hearing this, Yun Mengshu abruptly stopped, her expression turning grave. “But the way you looked earlier was terrifying. I don’t want you to become like that…”

As she spoke, her delicate fingers gently brushed against Ye Kuang’s furrowed brow, as if trying to smooth away its sharp edges.

In this fleeting moment of warmth, Ye Kuang snapped back to reality. He instinctively tightened his grip on her hand and said earnestly, “I understand, Senior Sister.”

His tone then grew inexplicably somber. Gazing toward the distant horizon, he murmured to himself, “It seems it’s time to seek their help.”

Yun Mengshu, her cheeks still flushed, frowned in confusion. “Them? Who are you talking about?”Ye Kuang sighed sorrowfully upon hearing this and said, “Senior Sister, do you know this world is far more magnificent than we ever imagined? The Kunlun Secret Realm is one such example.”

Yun Mengshu: “…”

It was evident she believed these words completely, showing no surprise whatsoever.

Ye Kuang acted as if he hadn’t noticed and continued, “My sect remains a mystery—not only did it grant me rebirth, but it also allowed this Junior Brother to truly see the world as it is today.”

Then his tone shifted, carrying a trace of indignation: “But given the current situation, since I’ve promised that old codger, I must attend the decisive battle at the pinnacle of heaven and the extremes of earth! Damn it, I’ll see who dares challenge me then!”

Unbeknownst to him, Yun Mengshu grew puzzled upon hearing “pinnacle of heaven and extremes of earth” and asked, “What’s that? You look rather sinister—are you planning to do something inhuman again?”

Ye Kuang: “Don’t those fellows all love fighting until they’re battered and bloody? What nonsense about being the strongest—I’ll wipe them all out in one go and claim the title of ‘Wildest.’ How imposing does that sound?”

While the two bantered lightheartedly, the outside world had descended into chaos.

The Tianshan massacre remained unsolved, with all fingers pointing at the great devil Ye Kuang!

Throughout the martial world, tales spread far and wide about how Devil Ye had invaded Tianshan and earned his notorious title.

Busybody A: “You have no idea—that Devil Ye was utterly unbridled that day! His skills were overwhelmingly powerful. With just one sword, he not only defeated all of Tianshan’s disciples but also caused their Tianshan Matriarch and Guardian Venerable One to meet their end, returning to dust. Their funeral will be held soon.”

Martial World Figure B: “I heard too—the Tianshan funeral means the martial world will gather for some ‘Demon Slaying Assembly’! Brothers, if you want to make a name for yourselves, you should marvel at that devil’s ferocity. He’s drawing all the attention, paving the way for everyone else’s reputation.”

Little did they know, the entire martial world had received the news, sending shockwaves across the land.

First, there was a Dragon King stirring up trouble, and now this great devil Ye had emerged.

In Dragon Country’s highest secret council chamber.

The silence was so profound one could hear a pin drop. Everyone present knew full well about this “Devil Ye,” yet none had expected things to come to this.

The Elder massaged his temples, visibly distressed, and asked, “Fellow Daoists, do you believe this is true?”

At these words, Tianshan’s representative, Lu Yixiao, abruptly stood up. After performing a ceremonial salute to each attendee, he recounted the Tianshan massacre in detail from beginning to end.

Slap! Slap! Slap!

The atmosphere grew heated instantly, with everyone slamming the table and rising to their feet.

“That damned little bastard has the audacity to cause trouble right under our noses—how utterly arrogant!”

“This old nun prefers to avoid worldly affairs, but with this devil still at large, none of us can rest easy. Thus, I propose we must participate in the Demon Slaying Assembly.”

“Amitabha, may goodness prevail… The Dragon King remains undefeated, likely gathering strength in the shadows. Now this great devil appears—truly, one wave subsides as another rises. This old monk cannot intervene directly; I must rely on all of you to handle this matter.””Abbot, what kind of talk is this? To help you resist that Dragon King back then, we lost countless disciples. Now you pretend to be mute and shrink back—how do you expect us to bear this?”

It must be said that every topic discussed revolved around how Ye Kuang had become a great demon and how to eliminate him, causing endless headaches.

Currently, with various factions holding differing opinions, it was difficult for them to mobilize all at once.

Little did they know that on the other side of the coast, the situation was vastly different. They were eager to gather all the world’s A-rank ability users in one place, concentrating their strength to seize the ultimate supremacy three months later.

Ironically, the infamous name of “Ye Kuang” became a driving force for their agenda. In order to suppress Dragon Country, they adopted a wait-and-see attitude one after another.

It could truly be said that Ye Kuang’s notorious reputation knew no borders—he was both deserving of execution and could be utilized as a tool.