Chapter 1793: Praise You or Praise Her?

Supreme Yun listened, her finger tapping the table rhythmically. When the two of them finished speaking, she said, “Even if she doesn’t want to see me… I still want to see her… after all, this is no small matter.”

She paused, her gaze falling upon the two, eyes like the sea, calm and unruffled, yet seemingly shrouded in cloud mist, indistinguishable…

“Returning from peril, you seem rather joyful….”

These words were profound, causing a small jolt in the hearts of the two disciples.

Fairy Jing Hong was fine, in fact, her temperament was more mature than Yen Yileng’s, and upon hearing this, she smiled.

“I’ve made Master laugh,”

“Affairs of the heart, a wise master knows, I wouldn’t dare laugh at you…”

Supreme Yun was also good-natured, but… that smile was directed at Yen Yileng.

In truth, she wasn’t smiling. Every word and deed was like a landscape painting, pleasing to the heart and mind, yet it never entered her heart.

So very few dared to joke in front of Supreme Yun; Jing Hong was the only one.

Sometimes Yen Yileng even felt that Jing Hong had quite a casual conversation with their own master… perhaps this was why Master was especially fond of Jing Hong.

However, regarding this topic…

Yen Yileng said, “Master, I have broken through.”

Cleverly changing the topic.

Supreme Yun’s expression remained indifferent.

“Hmm… do you want me to praise you? Or praise her?”

Yen Yileng: “…”

This kind of serious teasing is the worst.

Yet Supreme Yun did not pursue it further, “Now that you have returned, it saves me the trouble of negotiating an exchange with the Poison Vein Emperor.”

Exchange?

Yen Yileng regained her senses, seeing Supreme Yun waving a formation seal, revealed to be an Entangling Array, within which were trapped hundreds of people… from the Poison Vein Clan.

No, this was not just any ordinary Poison Vein clan members.

“The Poison Vein Emperor’s bloodline?” Yen Yileng and Jing Hong’s hearts beat slightly faster.

These were the most direct descendants, essentially the true offspring of the Poison Vein Emperor.

Thinking they had only been captured for two days, yet their master managed to capture the emperor’s offspring?

“No need for exchange, how to deal with them is entirely up to the two of you.”

It was clear Supreme Yun intended to train the two in handling affairs, instead of just giving commands, as the descendants of the Poison Vein Clan held significant strategic value.

Yen Yileng and Jing Hong exchanged a glance, reaching an understanding.

“Execute them before the formation”

The so-called execution before the formation meant slaughtering these foreign races directly during army confrontations, displaying them on the battle flags to weaken the enemy’s morale, especially since they already knew the Poison Vein Clan’s stronghold was destroyed. If they allowed the hundreds of thousands of foreign troops, including over thirty thousand Poison Vein members, to witness this, how could they not be terrified, and how could they continue to fight?!

Their own home was destroyed; even if they won against the Human Race, they would be mere pawns for Meng Jia and the Blade Shadow. They were not that foolish, so…

Execution before the formation was of utmost strategic significance!

Otherwise, would you use them to threaten the Poison Vein Emperor?

The Poison Vein Emperor was in no position of fear, so how could you threaten him to surrender? To fight Blade Shadow and Meng Jia?

Not possible!

The major goals are unattainable, the minor goals meaningless, might as well kill!

Supreme Yun did not express satisfaction or dissatisfaction, waving her sleeve.

The two bowed and withdrew.

Jing Hong, having sustained considerable injuries, went off to heal, while Yen Yileng swiftly turned into a stream of light and left the place once she exited the Water Bridges. In a nearby pavilion, Baili Chengyuan watched Yen Yileng leave. Next to him, the attendant softly said, “Your Highness… this Lord Yen is truly favored by the Supreme…”

Baili Chengyuan: “Who says not… But too favored, too important, not even Sword Supreme’s own son succeeded, leaves no chance for this prince… even Father wouldn’t allow it, as he himself hasn’t gained Supreme favor…”

“Your Highness, be cautious with your words,” the attendant urgently reminded.

Baili Chengyuan then came back to his senses, glanced around, slightly lowered his voice, and said faintly, “That Jing Hong, however, could be considered…”

The attendant smiled slightly.

The Imperial Court was at the pinnacle of the Human Race, but not its foundation, yet undeniably, most of the Human Race masters were within the Imperial Court. The Outer Domain Battlefield forces also took orders from the Imperial Court’s military command.

Yen Yileng was not part of the military, but with a special status, she could enter directly into the military department, armed with Supreme Yun’s decree, she found the director directly.

The Director, a Great Celestial Venerable in strength, was naturally delighted to see Yen Yileng, and upon learning her intention, was even more overjoyed…

“However, this Trapping Array must be entrusted to someone sufficiently powerful. You are unsuitable, having been marked by the Poison Vein Emperor’s Qi Mechanism lock; once you reach the Outer Domain Battlefield, he could easily sense you, while Bi Kong and others are over at the frontline, lives uncertain, taking it there risks interception… there is only one person who is most suitable.”

As the Director said this, Yen Yileng already knew whom he was referring to.

“Assassin Zhang Han”

“Yes, him, he’s the top assassin on the Outer Domain Battlefield, unmatched in combat skills, and his array of mysterious skills grants him evasive abilities even under the Supreme’s watchful eye. Sending him is best, but this person is eccentric, consistently ignoring our terms, and now he’s nowhere to be found…”

Yen Yileng, however, contacted someone: “Yixue, do you know about Zhang Han….”

Within the Imperial Court’s Medicine Department.

Yun Tiankong’s sister, Yun Yixue, Supreme Yun’s niece, was grinding herbs. Hearing this, she contacted the servants, and after a while, relayed the address to Yen Yileng.

Yen Yileng used the Teleportation Array to reach the area of the Blood Refining Stele.

A tavern.

Upon entering, Yen Yileng scanned the room and quickly spotted Zhang Han.

As always, this rude and aloof fellow with grey-black hair tied in multiple loops with a vine strap in a ponytail, rugged and unrestrained facial features, wearing sleeveless tight black clothing, layered with a Dragon Armor, giving off a cold and somewhat roguish aura, yet those eyes were sharply keen, as though penetrating through darkness.

Not the first meeting, yet still found this person like an unfathomable Snake Dragon in the abyss.

Yen Yileng was slightly surprised, because the person rumored to have no friends at all was unexpectedly drinking with someone.

Moreover, it was with two people.

One dressed in red, the other in white.

Both garbed in men’s attire.

Yet one was alluring like a demon, with a hint of dominance inside, the other was ethereal like a fairy, with a trace of allure inside.

The white-clad one didn’t speak much, drinking alone while gazing out the window, while the red-clad one was quite at ease, with legs crossed, savoring the Little Liquor…

A moment later, Yen Yileng approached.

Both the red and white-clad individuals glanced at her.

Zhang Han set down his glass and spoke to them, “Going to the battlefield? Our competition is still unresolved.”

The person in red swirled his glass languidly and said, “In terms of strength, I’m still behind you, so I won’t embarrass myself, and besides, I don’t like moving with a crowd.”

Zhang Han shrugged and left with the Trapping Array handed over by Yen Yileng.

As for Yen Yileng, although she was curious about these two, she said nothing…

As they departed.

Dongfang Bubai said to Snow Qiannxun, “Still lacking ten thousand to complete 500,000 battle achievements. Once I exchange them for that thing… that place can be entered.”

Snow Qiannxun nodded, “But find her first, as you’re alone, I worry.”

Dongfang Bubai chuckled, “She’s probably the only one you aren’t jealous of.”

Snow Qiannxun coolly replied, “Perhaps because she definitely isn’t interested in you.”

Dongfang Bubai was surprisingly left speechless.

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The matter of the Poison Vein Clan was quickly investigated.

In Black Pond Land, Blood Pond, even within the Human Race, it spread extensively — the Poison Vein Clan’s nest was bombed!

Moreover, the troops perpetually hunted at Second Line Heaven cooperated with the blue, white, and gray armies to execute a perfect counterattack, exterminating over 200,000 soldiers of the Foreign Race army, forcing them back to First Line Heaven.

The Human Race erupted into cheers and excitement, revealing enormous hope and enthusiasm, with many rushing to join the army, swiftly replenishing the front line’s personnel losses…

Meanwhile, Zhang Han was on the way….

But elsewhere.

Outside the Blade Shadow Nest, the Ten Thousand Year Ice Toad pointed Sui Yi towards the Nest’s location, but couldn’t help saying, “The Blade Shadow Emperor is notorious for his speed, unlike the Poison Vein Emperor, you’d better be cautious…”

“If I die, wouldn’t that be beneficial for you?” Sui Yi said nonchalantly.

The Ten Thousand Year Ice Toad’s gaze flickered, speaking tentatively, “But you could still kill me, you have that ability.”

Sui Yi smiled faintly, “You’re quite right about that.”

Damn!

The Ten Thousand Year Ice Toad shivered and fell silent.

While Sui Yi scanned around, indeed the Blade Shadow Clan was somewhat more formidable than the Poison Vein Clan, with more members, and countless blade mountains…

However, I must be quick, otherwise if the Blade Shadow Emperor regains clarity, it would be difficult to accomplish…

Sui Yi contemplated his ready-made formations totaling over two hundred…

“Uh, my life is in your hands, but… take care…”

The Ten Thousand Year Ice Toad was a coward, especially fearful of the Blade Shadow Emperor, repeatedly advising Sui Yi, wishing nothing more than to persuade him to return…

“Nothing special to care about… no matter how fast the Blade Shadow Emperor is, he won’t see me today.”

“Eh?”

What do you mean?

The Ten Thousand Year Ice Toad saw Sui Yi’s palm flip, revealing a scene.

The ruins of the Poison Vein Clan’s nest…

In view was the Poison Vein Emperor.

But….

Also the Blade Shadow Emperor and Meng Jia Emperor.

The appearance of those two made a subtle smile slip from the corner of Sui Yi’s mouth.

“He’s gone…”

Sui Yi, backed by confidence, entered the inconspicuous yet intricately concealed blade mountain.

“You… how can you spy on them… they are Supremes! How can you be so formidable!”

Sui Yi only provided one reply.

“My sword is with the Poison Vein Emperor.”

“…..”

The Ten Thousand Year Ice Toad remembered that initially Sui Yi had a very powerful sword, but after being captured by the Poison Vein Emperor, it was taken…

Could it be, that sword….

No wonder, no wonder, she didn’t retrieve the sword after leaving the Poison Vein nest, but rather used it as a focal point…

As long as the Poison Vein Emperor carried Demon Que, wherever he went couldn’t be hidden from Sui Yi.

Moreover, Sui Yi discussed that surely the Blade Shadow Emperor and Meng Jia Emperor would meet with the Poison Vein Emperor….

Once they convened, Sui Yi would act, and even if they sensed something, the time difference in returning would be the perfect moment for her to do her work.