Chapter 298: Chapter 297: Grudges and Sentints
anwhile, the Ghost Emperor was indeed heading toward the back mountain. At that mont, however, a subordinate ca to report that two unknown forces had invaded their base.
Hearing this, the Ghost Emperor said with a dark expression, "Repel the enemy! Use the Ghost Suppressing Array to finish them!"
"Yes!" The subordinate then hurriedly left to carry out his orders.
The Ghost Emperor said icily, "You dare attack my lair? Soon, you will know what true despair is!"
The Ghost Emperor adjusted his clothing, then departed for the back mountain. No sooner had he arrived than he found Ye Fan already standing before him.
The Ghost Emperor said coldly, "So, it is you. It seems you still haven’t taken my warning to heart!"
Ye Fan replied, "Why should I? You dared to kidnap my people, so you must pay a heavy price!"
"Oh, really? A heavy price? I’m afraid you’re not worthy!" the Ghost Emperor said coldly.
He had known Ye Fan would attack his base, but he had not expected him to arrive so quickly. All his preparations had been too rushed, and many things were not yet in place.
Ye Fan said, "You wanted to ignite the poison smoke. Unfortunately for you, my arrival has cost you that chance!" He did not mince words.
But the Ghost Emperor retorted, "Even without the poison smoke, what can you do to ? I let you escape last ti, but you won’t get that chance again."
At that mont, a black iron mace appeared in the Ghost Emperor’s hand. The mace was eerie and terrifyingly long; a single blow from it could take half a life. He charged at Ye Fan, swinging the iron mace with exhilarating force.
Ye Fan quickly dodged, knowing the iron mace was laced with terrifying insects and various poisons. If he was so much as touched, the insects and toxins would instantly invade his body. Then, afflicted by the vicious Ghost Suppressing curse, he would die.
Ye Fan drew his Yuanhong Sword. Thankfully, faced with the sword’s intense killing intent, the poisonous insects and toxic mist emanating from the black iron mace dared not get too close. Thus, Ye Fan executed the Cross and Diagonal Sword Technique—a vertical slash and a horizontal one, allowing him to attack while advancing and defend while retreating.
In the confined space, the two clashed for over a hundred moves before Ye Fan finally found an opportunity and brought his sword crashing down.
CLANG!
The iron mace in the Ghost Emperor’s hand was instantly cleaved in two by the Yuanhong Sword. Now weaponless, the Ghost Emperor imdiately retreated, fleeing toward the deepest part of the back mountain.
Ye Fan didn’t stop, quickly giving chase. Facing Ye Fan’s relentless pursuit, the Ghost Emperor had a bad feeling. Ye Fan’s strength far exceeded his expectations. The path ahead grew wider, and the distance between them gradually shrank.
At that mont, Ye Fan shouted and slashed out with a powerful wave of Sword Qi.
The Ghost Emperor quickly dodged, but because he was entirely on the defensive, he was struck by the Yuanhong Sword. He let out a muffled groan and fell.
Ye Fan leaped down, following him. Just as he was about to shout, he realized the Ghost Emperor was standing silently before a coffin, paying him no attention and leaving himself completely unguarded.
Ye Fan asked, "Aren’t you afraid I’ll kill you with one slash?"
"At my age, what is there to be afraid of? I’ve experienced what I needed to experience. There are just so many regrets," the Ghost Emperor said, turning to Ye Fan.
"What’s in the coffin?" Ye Fan asked.
"She is my most beloved wife!" the Ghost Emperor spoke with deep emotion. Here, having shed all his murderous aura, he seed to transform into a gentle old man.
Ye Fan had never expected to see such a side to the Ghost Emperor. He asked, "Your wife? Was she also from the Witch Clan?"
"Indeed, she and I are both from the Witch Clan. You must be curious why I broke with the Witch Clan, ca to Thailand to establish my own sect, and created the Ghost Suppressing Technique?"
Ye Fan nodded. Yes, he was very curious about what had happened.
The Ghost Emperor said, "I hate the Witch Clan, and I hate anyone associated with them! I kill anyone who deals with them, or I turn them against the Witch Clan. No one hates the Witch Clan to the bone more than I do. They killed my beloved wife. I can never forgive their transgression. For all these years, I have failed to get my revenge, and I only hate myself for being too weak."
At this, Ye Fan asked, "Your wife died at the hands of the Witch Clan?"
"That’s right. Back then, I was one of the top experts in the Witch Clan. Given ti, I could have surpassed the Clan Leader and beco the most formidable contender for the position!
"My wife, on the other hand, was from a poor background and served as my handmaiden from a young age. She wasn’t the most beautiful woman in the world, but she was absolutely the most captivating. We fell in love, having grown up together as childhood sweethearts. However, due to the clan’s traditional laws, those with a great disparity in status could never beco husband and wife, nor were they allowed to be in love. Because of this, our love affair was carried out in secret, hidden from outsiders. I thought that once I beca the Witch Clan Patriarch, I could give her everything she ever wanted, including status.
"But the other contenders for the position of Clan Leader sniffed out our affair. As a result, the leaders of the major tribes of the Witch Clan joined together to punish us, and they killed my wife. When I learned of this, my war against the seven great tribes began.
"But in the end, I alone was no match for all of them. Although they suffered heavy losses, I was also severely wounded and forced to flee the Witch Clan and co to Thailand.
"There, I transford witchcraft into the Ghost Suppressing Technique and beca the number one Ghost Subduing Master in Thailand! From the mont I left the Witch Clan, I knew I lived for nothing else but revenge!" The Ghost Emperor spoke coldly, his tone now highly agitated.
Ye Fan said, "I can understand your feelings, but please release my people. They are not from the Witch Clan. I won’t interfere with how you deal with them, but you kidnapped my people. Isn’t it ti to let them go?"
The Ghost Emperor replied, "Your woman is from the Shangguan family. They trade with the various Witch Clan tribes, allowing them to expand. I took the Trading Card to put a stop to it all!"
"You have no right to interfere with them!" Ye Fan repeated.
The Ghost Emperor pondered for a mont, then said, "Perhaps you are right. I indeed have no right to interfere with them."
"Then let them go! I sympathize with your ordeal and won’t be your enemy, but that’s on the condition that you release my people first!" Ye Fan urged.
The Ghost Emperor nodded. "Fine, I will let them go. But from now on, please do not ddle in my affairs!"
"Absolutely," Ye Fan promised.
With that, the Ghost Emperor led Ye Fan to the holding cell, where Shangguan Qiuyue and He Yu were both unconscious. He played his flute, and instantly, He Yu and Shangguan Qiuyue awoke.
"Leader!"
"Ye Fan!"
The two of them were scared; they didn’t know what had happened since they’d lost consciousness.
At that mont, Ye Fan said, "Don’t be afraid. I’m here."
Shangguan Qiuyue threw herself into Ye Fan’s arms, her voice trembling with emotion. "Ye Fan, I thought I would never see you again."
"Never. As long as I’m here, you will always be safe." Ye Fan offered her the greatest comfort.
"Leader!" He Yu also ca forward, wanting to cry in Ye Fan’s arms, but he was promptly kicked away.
"You! Stay the hell away from !" Ye Fan shuddered, nearly getting goosebumps.
He Yu felt utterly indignant.
Then, He Yu suddenly exclaid, "Leader, watch out!"
"What?"
Before Ye Fan could fully react, he felt a sharp pain as Shangguan Qiuyue plunged a dagger into his abdon.
"Why?" he gasped.
Everything had changed in an instant. No one could have expected such a turn of events. Only then did he notice Shangguan Qiuyue’s vacant gaze; she was clearly being controlled. He snapped his head toward the Ghost Emperor, realizing with dawning horror that the man had used the Ghost Suppressing Technique to control her.
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