Chapter 801: Just an Ant

Hearing this, the hatred in Ye Wantian’s eyes immediately faded, and his entire demeanor noticeably steadied.

He bowed and said, "Miaosha, I was indeed a bit impulsive. I’m sorry to have disappointed you. I promise it will never happen again."

Ye Miaosha gave a faint nod. "We did underestimate Ye Tianling. Originally, I thought a native like him—a mere crop meant for harvesting—was nothing more than an ant. I assumed he would kneel and bow in overwhelming excitement the moment he learned of our Divine Descendant Ye Clan’s recruitment.

"Instead, the man possesses an unyielding pride. He is even more arrogant than we are."

Ye Wantian sighed. "His Battle Power is unparalleled. His Battle Power at the Sword Tribulation Second Refining Realm is actually greater than mine at the Sword Tribulation Fifth Refinings Great Perfection Realm."

Ye Miaosha gave a slight nod. "He possesses the Sword Venerate Dominating Body, which primarily relies on immense Bloodline Power. For this to happen, it means he has put significant effort into his Sword Venerate Dominating Body. It also proves that combining the Azure Celestial Dominator Blood with the Sword Venerate Dominating Body constitution can evolve the Bloodline Condensation Method to its absolute limit.

"With this in mind, you should realize his strength is not without reason! Furthermore, he utilized a special Divine Power. Though the amount was small, he definitely used it. This indicates his base Battle Power might not be that overwhelming, meaning we aren’t necessarily incapable of defeating him."

Ye Wantian was taken aback. "Divine Power? Where did he get Divine Power?"

Ye Miaosha replied, "According to the intelligence I’ve gathered, he possesses a special Divine Artifact Sword and a Divine Artifact Bow and Arrow. Both contain Divine Power. By utilizing this power to catch us by surprise, he did indeed appear incredibly transcendent, boasting invincible Battle Power. In reality, his true Battle Power should be quite average. Otherwise, why would he resort to using Divine Power?"

Ye Wantian breathed a sigh of relief. "So that’s how it is. I thought his bloodline was just that transcendent... I won’t lie, he really did shock me back there."

Ye Miaosha sneered. "How could that be possible? Moreover, he isn’t in the Sword Tribulation Second Refining at all; he is in the Sword Tribulation Third Refining Realm. He is simply highly skilled at Concealment, but the moment he attacked, I saw through his Realm.

"As a Sword Tribulation Third Refining cultivator using Divine Power, he only barely managed to match an attack using fifty percent of my Sword Tribulation Second Refining Realm Battle Power. I simply don’t believe he is as capable as he appears."

Ye Wantian’s eyes went wide as realization dawned on him. "Then why did you still try to recruit him later, even lowering your stance?"

Ye Miaosha smiled. "That is precisely the reason. He started at the very bottom, yet managed to reach this level. Don’t you think that alone proves he has good Talent? After all, we are working for Clan Brother Miaocheng.

"We also didn’t expect Ye Tianling to be impervious to force but open to a softer touch, which is why I tried lowering my stance a bit. What a pity he proved so hopelessly obstinate."

Hearing this, Ye Wantian couldn’t help but scoff. "He’s courting death. Who else can he blame? I can only say he truly deserves his fate, even after his parents knelt and begged, sacrificing their Bloodline Power as test subjects only to remain test subjects."

Ye Miaosha withheld her opinion on that matter, instead saying, "We still need to report this incident to see what the higher-ups intend to do."

Ye Wantian spoke with absolute confidence. "It’s obvious. The Ye Race will absolutely never forgive traitors. This point will never change, no matter what. Otherwise, there would be a second Ye Fengyang, and a third Ye Fengyang.

"Do they actually believe they have a chance to be truly accepted by the Ye Race? If they were, this wouldn’t be the Divine Descendant Ye Clan!

"When Ye Tianling returns, his Talent will ultimately just be stripped away for experiments before he is secretly killed, all just to keep Ye Fengyang compliant for his own experiments.

"Once the experiments are complete, the family will definitely display their severed heads to serve as a warning to others."

Ye Wantian’s voice was ice-cold. It seemed he had long anticipated the fate of "traitors."

Ye Miaosha merely gave a faint nod.

Soon after, the two arrived at a secluded courtyard as beautiful as a fairyland. Elegant pavilions, grand terraces, gently flowing streams beneath arched bridges, and ancient trees set against verdant mountains adorned the grounds. The environment was exquisitely beautiful, thick with an overwhelming Spiritual Qi. Clusters of rising mist and radiant clouds, suffused with the Power of Laws from the Daoist Rhythm Law, flowed in all directions. A single breath made one feel years younger, bringing total comfort and relaxation to the body.

"Clan Brother Miaocheng." Ye Miaosha revealed an incredibly soft and beautiful expression.

Her gentle, sweet voice and demeanor made Ye Wantian’s face turn slightly ugly, though he ultimately remained silent.

"Clan Brother Miaocheng," Ye Wantian bowed, calling out respectfully to the empty space.

BUZZ!

A silhouette abruptly condensed within the Void. Immediately after, the figure of a handsome young man in a long white robe gradually materialized.

In an instant, the Daoist Rhythm Law’s Flowing Light cascaded down, bringing a wave of serene tranquility. The Heaven and Earth Supreme Dao seemed to grow far more active in that very moment. Radiant clouds and vibrant Flowing Light completely filled the area, appearing as miraculous and deeply Spiritual as the Heaven and Earth Harmonization Dao itself.

"How did it go? Where is Ye Tianling?" Ye Miaocheng opened a pair of Dao Eyes. Within them, endless Power of Laws sparked and extinguished in constant flux, like clusters of ascending Souls reflecting Heaven and Earth’s Supreme Dao Law. His gaze was crystal clear, yet utterly icy, displaying a callous disregard for all living things.

"Ye Tianling... didn’t come," Ye Miaosha replied after a slight hesitation.

"Oh?" A glint of coldness flashed in Ye Miaocheng’s eyes.

"Clan Brother Miaocheng, this is what happened..." After a moment of thought, Ye Miaosha hid nothing, recounting the entire sequence of events exactly as they transpired.

"Heh, interesting. A mere ant actually dares to threaten the Divine Descendant Ye Clan. However, Talent is hard to come by, and his domineering, untamable nature only further proves his capability. Have Elder Fengquan accompany you both on another trip. Bring him here. If he resists, just beat him to death and preserve his bloodline," Ye Miaocheng said indifferently.

"Yes, Clan Brother Miaocheng," Ye Wantian immediately agreed.

"Clan Brother Miaocheng, won’t this incur the Clan Leader’s dissatisfaction?" Ye Miaosha asked, slightly hesitant.

"Dissatisfaction? No. He’s just an ant. Do you really think the Clan Leader treats him like a grandson? You’re overthinking it!" Ye Miaocheng laughed playfully, his eyes filled with disdain.

"But... Ye Fengyang is the Clan Leader’s son, after all." Ye Miaosha was still worried.

"Heh, Ye Fengyang? Son? Ye Fengyang’s bloodline has already been extracted and isolated. His Soul has been stripped away in preparation for being forged into the Space-Time Long Fengyang Sword. What kind of end do you think awaits Ye Tianling?" Ye Miaocheng sneered.

Hearing this, Ye Miaosha finally felt a great deal more at ease. Yet, even so, a trace of unease lingered within her. She simply couldn’t pinpoint where this anxiety was coming from.

After a brief moment of contemplation and careful Inference, she still felt that this sense of dread stemmed from Ye Tianling.

"Clan Brother Miaocheng, this Ye Tianling is the Emperor’s Path Thunder Inference King’s disciple. This won’t lead to any disaster, will it?" Ye Miaosha asked one final question.