Chapter 87 The Shock of Hong Wu
"It seems I should thank you for giving me a chance," Ye Ling said.
"However, since I have already agreed to the Qiankun War King, naturally I cannot just leave."
Hong Wu said with a smile.
Chen Dao's eyebrows raised, and he stared at Hong Wu with an unfriendly expression, saying coldly, "The lord is merciful to give you a chance to live, yet you do not appreciate it!"
"Ha, life is certainly precious, but if I cannot fulfill what I have already agreed to, wouldn't I be a man who breaks his promises?"
Hong Wu shook his head with a smile, still unwilling to leave.
"Humph! Since you wish to die, I will grant your wish!"
Chen Dao snorted coldly and then turned to Ye Ling, saying, "My lord, let me eliminate this outdated man!"
What Chen Dao did not expect was that Ye Ling shook his head and said with a smile, "People like him are rare in this era."
"You and He Feng go deal with the people from Bataang, I will handle him."
Upon hearing this, Chen Dao, although reluctant, dared not disobey Ye Ling's order; he could only unleash his rage on the people of Bataang!
Chen Dao and He Feng attacked the dozens of Bataang people like tigers entering a flock of sheep!
No matter their level, no one could withstand a single move from either of them!
"Ah!"
The office was immediately filled with terrible screams and desperate shouts.
Having dared to target Su Rou, Chen Dao and He Feng had already issued a kill order against these people from Bataang!
Yao Qian watched Chen Dao and He Feng in horror; even though he was a Great Grandmaster, facing them, he could not muster any courage to resist!
He was already in such a state, and Chen Zhipeng, sitting in a wheelchair, looked even more pathetic!
He was actually pushing his wheelchair, trying to flee to a distant place!
"Lord Hong, I beg you to take action immediately!"
Yao Qian, helpless, could only direct a pleading gaze toward Hong Wu.
Hong Wu slowly stood up, his expression solemn as he looked at Chen Dao and He Feng, then turned his gaze to Ye Ling.
"Your men are very strong!"
Hong Wu said solemnly.
Upon hearing this, Ye Ling shook his head with a smile and said lightly, "You aren't weak either. Lin Zhantian is known as the strongest in the south of the Yangtze, and yet just outside Gusu City here exists a warrior like you."
"I wonder if Lin Zhantian would feel ashamed if he knew of your existence?"
Hong Wu grinned and said, "I don't care about those prolonging life, the true possession is only the strength itself!"
"No wonder you possess such strength; just this mindset alone is enough to make countless people feel inferior," Ye Ling responded with a smile.
Then, Hong Wu's expression became stern as he looked at Ye Ling and said, "Sir, I don't know how strong you are."
"But since you can see through my strength, I assume your strength must be above mine, so I will not hold back!"
Ye Ling nodded slightly and said, "You may use your full strength."
"Very well! My apologies!"
Hong Wu bowed his fist and said.
As his words ended, an aura nearly equivalent to that of a Half-step War King burst forth from within Hong Wu, sweeping in all directions!
Wherever the aura traveled, the office furniture instantly began to crumble, eventually turning into a pile of debris!
Chen Dao and He Feng, who were slaughtering the people from Bataang, also stopped their actions and turned to look at Hong Wu, each showing a hint of surprise.
His strength was not in the least inferior to theirs.
Yet, they had never heard of such a figure as Hong Wu within the borders of their country.
The Dragon Nation spanned vast territories, with countless renowned mountains and rivers concealing numerous sages indifferent to the world.
After witnessing Hong Wu's power, both Chen Dao and He Feng couldn't help but abandon their previously haughty ambitions.
Hong Wu threw a punch directly at Ye Ling's face.
However, Ye Ling revealed a slight smile, and just as the fist was about to hit his face, he instantly grabbed Hong Wu's fist with one hand.
"You're not far from reaching the Half-step War King, and though strong, you're still too weak for me," he said.
Ye Ling said indifferently.
As his voice fell, a more terrifying aura burst forth from Ye Ling's body, instantly sending Hong Wu flying.
"Thud!"
Hong Wu crashed into some equipment not far away, then looked at Ye Ling in shock, still composed and nonchalant.
"You... you..."
"Hehe, just leave. Since I've already made a move once, that counts as clearing the debt between you and Qiankun War King."
Ye Ling interrupted Hong Wu before he could finish speaking, smiling as he spoke.
Hong Wu, apparently understanding Ye Ling's intention, immediately said, "Thank you!"
After saying this, he briskly left the office, without looking back.
Seeing Hong Wu leave, Yao Qian and the others were dumbfounded.
You're almost a half-step War King, strong as can be, yet you left just like that.
Did you forget what Qiankun War King told you?
With such strength, how could Hong Wu be foolish?
If Ye Ling could send him flying with just the aura in his body, his power must have definitely reached the War King realm.
With such strength, not even Qiankun War King would likely be a match for Ye Ling, and knowing he couldn't win, why would Hong Wu stay?
That Ye Ling spared his life was already a great fortune; why would he stay and seek death?
The slaughter by Chen Dao and He Feng continued, and in just a few minutes, dozens of dominant fighters had been severely injured or killed.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
"Enough, leave a few," Ye Ling said timely, and only then did Chen Dao and his companion cease their attack.
As for the few remaining family heads, they were now cowering in the corner, trembling and filled with fear.
"Go back and tell Qiankun War King, if he wants revenge for Lin Zhantian, let him come himself," Ye Ling said to Yao Qian, his expression indifferent.
Yao Qian nodded immediately and ran out of the office without turning back.
The remaining few powerful fighters also left swiftly, while Chen Zhipeng quickly wheeled himself out of the office.
"A bunch of trash."
Chen Dao uttered disdainfully.
Ye Ling glanced at him and then said, "Clean this place up, and air it out."
"Yes, Great Grandmaster!"
Chen Dao responded and immediately pulled out a packet of white powder from his pocket, while He Feng came over with a bucket of water at that moment.
The white powder was poured into the bucket of water, instantly dissolving.
Then, Chen Dao gathered the bodies in the office, and poured the entire bucket of water over them.
What followed was a terrifying scene, as the bodies along with their clothes dissolved at a visible rate, as if they had never existed.
Afterwards, Chen Dao and He Feng cleaned the bloodstains in the office using the same method.