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Death Grip
"What does that mean? Are we still in danger?" Xu Yuxi looked at Xing Chen with confusion.
"Maybe you are right. The Third Prince's gathering of us to deal with the Zhang Family is definitely not for our good. He is likely trying to use us to eliminate his enemies. After all, with so many forces gathered in Star City, when the Sword Sect's Divine Weapon emerges, it will surely have a significant impact on them. Therefore, he must eliminate any threats."
"However, he cannot act himself because that would bring great trouble to the royal family. That's why he is using the Zhang Family's power against us. What he didn't expect was that we would survive, which is why he was so surprised to see us just now," Xing Chen said with a cold smile on his face.
"Then why doesn't he just kill us too? With his strength, he could easily do that!" Xu Yuxi asked again in confusion.
"Because our existence allows him to confront the forces behind those people more confidently. This whole situation is the doing of the Zhang Family, and indeed it was them who caused it; he is merely playing the role of a connector," Xing Chen sneered again. Although the Third Prince planned to use the Zhang Family to eliminate all forces in Star City, there were some flaws in his plan from Xing Chen's perspective.
"This cunning rascal! When the true strength of my Eastern Sun Gang arrives, I will make him pay for this," Xu Yuxi finally understood what was going on and said with resentment.
"Alright, let's put these matters aside for now! We just need to focus on healing our injuries. The Third Prince shouldn't act against us," Xing Chen said, his face growing paler and his body swaying slightly.
For the next few hours, Xing Chen and the others recuperated their injuries at the Ye Family. During this time, news came from the Third Prince: almost all leaders of major forces in Star City had been ambushed and killed by members of the Zhang Family, with fewer than five survivors.
Moreover, these forces' strongholds in Star City had also been completely taken over by the Zhang Family. Most importantly, the Zhang Family had sealed off Star City entirely, isolating it completely; no one could enter or exit, and news of what was happening inside could not reach the outside world.
Especially alarming was that a powerful figure from the Yang Spirit Realm had appeared among the Sword Sect. Now, Star City had been fully occupied by the Zhang Family. If they weren't concerned about the Ye Family possessing a large number of Thunderfire Bombs, they might have already wiped out the Ye Family as well.
The Starry Branch had become virtually nonexistent; all disciples in its sub-branch had been slaughtered by Yang Xingguang and his companion. Furthermore, the Ye Family was surrounded by their enemies and cut off from all resource supplies. If this continued, the Ye Family would surely be exhausted to death.
"Xing Chen, our current situation is very unfavorable. Neither your Azure Cloud Gang's reinforcements nor my Eastern Sun Gang's backup knows what has happened here. Even if they did know, getting into the city wouldn't be easy," Xu Yuxi said with concern as she looked at Xing Chen.
"I know. The most critical issue is that we are facing danger at any moment; our fate here is almost entirely in the hands of that Third Prince. Our lives and deaths depend entirely on his whims," Xing Chen replied with a furrowed brow and a worried expression.
"Young Master Chen, people from the Zhang Family have sent word demanding that the Ye Family hand us over; otherwise, they will launch a large-scale attack to eliminate the Ye Family from Star City," Yuer entered at this moment, looking anxious.
"Looks like our good days are coming to an end. The Ye Family will definitely not protect us, and that Third Prince will certainly hand us over to buy time while waiting for reinforcements from the royal family," Xing Chen said with a cold laugh.
"What should we do then? We can't just sit here and wait for death!" Xu Yuxi said anxiously.
"There’s only one way: we must leave proactively. However, once we leave, how long we can delay depends entirely on luck," Xing Chen stood up after a moment of silence and said slowly.
"In that case, let's leave! It's better than waiting to die here," Xu Yuxi bit her lip gently and said with determination in her beautiful eyes.
“Young Master Chen, I will listen to you.” Yuer smiled at Xing Chen.
“Since that's the case, let's leave!” Xing Chen nodded and led the two out of the room, heading outside.
“Oh? Xing Chen Helmsman, where are you going?” They hadn't walked far when they encountered Third Prince and Ye Family head Ye Wusheng.
“Thanks to Third Prince for your care, our injuries have mostly healed, so we won't disturb you any longer,” Xing Chen paused, a rare smile on his face as he spoke.
“Oh, Xing Chen Helmsman is leaving!” Third Prince nodded, then after a moment of silence said, “In that case, I won't keep you any longer. Safe travels, Xing Chen Helmsman.”
“Thank you for your concern, Third Prince. I will remember your advice,” Xing Chen slightly cupped his hands in gratitude and then led Xu Yuxi and the others out of the Ye Family.
“Your Highness, why let them go? Haven't we already made peace with the Sword Sect?” Watching Xing Chen and the others leave, Ye Wusheng looked at Third Prince in confusion.
“We have made peace. Didn't I just send them off? Whether they can be captured now depends on the Sword Sect's capabilities,” a faint smile appeared on Third Prince's face as he spoke slowly.
“Your Highness is wise!” After a moment of surprise, Ye Wusheng finally understood the meaning behind Third Prince's actions and quickly praised him.
Letting Xing Chen and the others leave was indeed part of Third Prince's plan. First, this way he wouldn't have to fall out with them.
Second, he had completed his deal with the Sword Sect; after all, they only needed him to hand over Xing Chen and his group but didn't require him to deliver them personally.
Third, if the Sword Sect managed to capture Xing Chen and his group, then naturally the deal would be considered fulfilled. If they failed to capture them, it wouldn't be his fault; they could only blame their own incompetence.
Fourth, if by chance Xing Chen and his group survived, they would seek revenge on the Sword Sect rather than on him.
With so many benefits to gain from this situation, how could someone as shrewd as Third Prince not take action?
Outside the Ye Family, Zhang Family’s Zhang Yifan, along with those who had previously ambushed Xing Chen—Yang Xingguang and Hong Qizhi—were waiting outside for them to come right to their doorstep.
“Senior Brother, will your Ye Family hand over Xing Chen?” Zhang Yifan asked looking at Yang Xingguang and the others.
“Hmph, as long as that Third Prince isn't a fool, he will definitely do as we say; otherwise, he's just asking for trouble,” Yang Xingguang replied coldly.
“Exactly. For self-preservation, that Third Prince definitely won't risk everything for just one Xing Chen,” Hong Qizhi nodded in agreement from the side.
“What both of you say is true. However, what if that leader of the Azure Cloud Gang, Yun Qing, really comes here? After all, Xing Chen is his Closed-Door Disciple. If he truly comes…” A chill ran down Zhang Yifan's back as if he could already sense that Yun Qing had arrived.
"Hmph, what is Yun Qing? Just a petty street thug. I don't know what kind of luck he stumbled upon to reach this point. If he really dares to come, I, Sword Sect Master, will definitely not stand by and do nothing," Hong Qizhi said disdainfully, curling his lip.
"Junior Brother, Yun Qing has managed to develop the Azure Cloud Gang into the largest gang in the Sun Kingdom in just a few short years. His abilities should not be underestimated. An ordinary Yang Spirit Realm expert would definitely not be his opponent. Therefore, if Yun Qing really comes here, none of us from the Sword Sect will survive," Yang Xingguang analyzed rationally, unlike Hong Qizhi's arrogance.
"What you say is true, Senior Brother. However, the Elder Can who came with us from the Sword Sect is one of our top ten experts. Isn't he still capable of dealing with Yun Qing?" Hong Qizhi nodded but still seemed unconvinced.
"Junior Brother, although our Sword Sect is strong, you must not underestimate the Azure Cloud Gang. The Three Halls and Nine Branches under the Azure Cloud Gang are filled with experts. We have mobilized so many resources just to deal with a single Starry Branch, which shows how powerful their gang is," Yang Xingguang said patiently, feeling speechless at his junior brother's high self-esteem.
"Moreover, the Starry Branch we are dealing with is ranked lower among the nine branches of the Azure Cloud Gang. Even if they suffer losses, it won't hurt the core of the Azure Cloud Gang. Therefore, exterminating just one Starry Branch is nothing to be proud of."
"Senior Brother Yang is right. From what I understand, besides the Three Halls and Nine Branches, there are nearly a thousand elite disciples and dozens of core disciples in the Azure Cloud Gang. All elite disciples are experts in the Soul Refinement Realm, while core disciples are in the Yang Spirit Realm. The so-called Three Halls and Nine Branches that the Azure Cloud Gang presents externally is not their true core strength; their real core strength lies in those hidden elite and core disciples," Zhang Yifan interjected.
"What? The Azure Cloud Gang is actually that powerful? If all this is true, then aren't we from the Sword Sect inferior to the Azure Cloud Gang?" Hong Qizhi said incredulously.
"That's why I told you not to underestimate the Azure Cloud Gang, especially their leader, Yun Qing. With Elder Can's strength, being able to defeat a single Hall Master would already be quite impressive," Yang Xingguang replied.
"Senior Brother, look! They are coming out!" Just as Yang Xingguang finished speaking, Zhang Yifan pointed towards the entrance of the Ye Family.
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