Zuo Yuan stared blankly at Zuo Feilong lying before him, his eyes filled with disbelief.
He couldn't comprehend why his father, who had betrayed the Dragon Department and defected to the Four Great Families, would save him at this moment.
However, it was too late for Zuo Yuan to question his father. Wang Liren instantly appeared before Zuo Yuan and quickly pulled him away.
Meanwhile, the dying Zuo Feilong was engulfed by the re-erupting golden light, leaving no trace of his remains!
Seeing Zuo Feilong save Zuo Yuan, Wei Bingbing's eyes flashed with disgust. "A good-for-nothing is still a good-for-nothing, an ungrateful wretch!" she sneered.
Yan Guilai didn't even spare Zuo Feilong a glance. His entire attention was focused on Ye Ling, his brow furrowed.
He could sense Ye Ling's aura still present within the killing formation he had constructed, and Ye Ling's aura was exceptionally stable, seemingly unharmed!
"Who exactly is this brat? Why is my Myriad Demon Sealing Formation ineffective against him? No, I must fully unleash the killing formation!"
Yan Guilai muttered to himself, increasing his spiritual power output once more, completely removing the restrictions of the Myriad Demon Sealing Formation!
Boom!
A beam of golden light shot straight into the heavens, piercing the clouds and turning the azure sky golden!
The runes floating in the air grew increasingly brighter, with massive amounts of golden light descending from them, creating numerous craters on the ground!
Within the pillar of light at the center of the formation that was swallowing Ye Ling, dragon roars emerged, and its terrifying power even caused the heavens and earth to change color!
A character for "Seal" manifested within the golden light!
Wei Bingbing stared at the pillar of light at the center of the killing formation with shock, trembling, "Elder Yan's power is terrifying. As expected of a legendary Loose Immortal. With the strength of this formation, even if Ye Ling were at his peak cultivation, he likely wouldn't be able to withstand it!"
She had a premonition that if she were in the center of that golden light, she would be instantly reduced to dust!
After fully unleashing the Myriad Demon Sealing Formation, Yan Guilai's spiritual power was depleted by more than half. His footsteps became unsteady, his body began to sway, and he almost fell to the ground!
"Elder Yan, be careful!"
Seeing this, Wei Bingbing quickly stepped forward to support Elder Yan, asking with concern, "Elder Yan, are you alright?"
"It's nothing... just overexertion. I'll be fine after a short rest," Yan Guilai waved his hand, looking at the now fully formed Myriad Demon Sealing Formation. He chuckled, "I haven't used this Myriad Demon Sealing Formation in nearly three hundred years. I was a bit rusty this time, but thankfully, the result is satisfactory."
Wei Bingbing flattered him, "Elder Yan's might is unparalleled. With such a world-shattering killing formation, no matter how strong Ye Ling is, he absolutely cannot survive within it."
"Hehehe... Of course. This Myriad Demon Sealing Formation is my signature technique. Once the formation is complete, it automatically absorbs the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and the formation's power will grow stronger with time. Since Ye Ling hasn't emerged yet, he will never be able to get out," Yan Guilai chuckled, clearly confident in his grand formation.
However, Yan Guilai was unaware that Ye Ling, at the center of the formation, had long since shifted his attention away from him.
After all, even if Yan Guilai was a peerless expert in the mortal realm, he was merely an uninteresting toy in Ye Ling's eyes.
After witnessing Yan Guilai's methods, Ye Ling lost interest in him.
At this moment, Ye Ling was conversing with the soul of the deceased Zuo Feilong.
Ye Ling looked at Zuo Feilong, whom he had summoned before him, and asked with a smile, "It seems you had hidden reasons for your betrayal. Otherwise, you wouldn't have risked your life to save Zuo Yuan. Can you tell me why you joined the Four Great Families?"
Zuo Feilong hadn't expected to be captured by Ye Ling even after his death. His face was filled with fear, and he stammered, "Wh-what is going on? Am I not dead?"
Ye Ling patiently explained, "You are indeed dead. However, before you were sent to the underworld, I forcibly intercepted you. Now, you are essentially a wandering spirit."
"A wandering spirit..." Hearing Ye Ling's words, Zuo Feilong was still somewhat dazed, unable to comprehend what was happening.
"Alas, forget it. I don't expect you to understand in a short while. I'll do it myself," Ye Ling sighed slightly seeing Zuo Feilong's bewildered expression. He stopped asking and instead used his soul power to invade Zuo Feilong's soul and read his memories.
Soon, Zuo Feilong's memories surged into Ye Ling's mind like a tide.
After reviewing Zuo Feilong's memories, Ye Ling understood the reasons behind Zuo Feilong's betrayal of the Dragon Department and his defection to the Four Great Families.
Ye Ling lowered his eyelids and murmured, "I didn't expect Zuo Yuan to have a heart condition and wouldn't live past twenty... Zuo Feilong defected to the Four Great Families to save Zuo Yuan, to obtain the means to treat him... And Zuo Yuan's mother was also willing to sacrifice herself, just to give Zuo Feilong the token of allegiance to the Four Great Families..."
Ye Ling murmured, then looked at the now bewildered Zuo Feilong and said calmly, "Although you did these things for your child, betrayal is still betrayal. Your actions did indeed cause harm to the Dragon Department. Regardless of your reasons, you deserve punishment."
As Ye Ling spoke, he lightly waved his sleeve, allowing the Black and White Impermanence to escort Zuo Feilong away to await judgment.
Having clarified the reason for Zuo Feilong's betrayal, Ye Ling shifted his gaze back to Yan Guilai and stepped out of the golden light.
Effortlessly, Ye Ling walked out of the pillar of light and lightly snapped his fingers.
Snap!
The rune formation constructed by Yan Guilai instantly dissipated!
The scattered golden light vanished in an instant, leaving only the pockmarked ground.
Yan Guilai, who had been smiling outside the formation, saw Ye Ling suddenly emerge from it. His smile froze instantly, and he was struck dumb!
"This, this..."
Yan Guilai was immensely shocked. He opened his mouth but didn't know how to describe his current feelings.
How could this be possible?
Wei Bingbing was also stunned. She stared intently at Ye Ling and trembled, "Th-this is the power of the Lord of the Demonic Palace?"
She couldn't fathom that Ye Ling had broken the killing formation Yan Guilai had painstakingly constructed with just a snap of his fingers!
Moreover, Ye Ling's clothes were spotless, indicating that Yan Guilai's attack hadn't even touched him!
What kind of monster was this?
Realizing Ye Ling's immense power, Wei Bingbing felt a desire to retreat and began to quietly back away, preparing to escape while Ye Ling's attention was on Yan Guilai!
However, Yan Guilai was harboring the same thought as Wei Bingbing. He even perceived Wei Bingbing's intentions, and a surge of malice welled up within him!
"Girl, shield me!"
Without a word, Yan Guilai grabbed Wei Bingbing's arm and threw her towards Ye Ling. He himself fled without looking back, transforming into a golden light and escaping towards the horizon!
Wei Bingbing never expected Yan Guilai to throw her as a shield. She was somewhat stunned, staring blankly at the approaching Ye Ling, her face filled with growing terror.
"Your Majesty, spare me!"
*Chii!*
Just as Wei Bingbing uttered her plea for mercy, a mass of demonic energy engulfed her!
The next moment, Wei Bingbing's perfect figure and exquisite beauty instantly transformed into a skeleton!
Ye Ling ruthlessly unleashed a demonic blade, cleaving Wei Bingbing's skeletal remains in two. He then looked up at Yan Guilai, who had already fled towards the horizon, and clenched his fist in the void!
*Bang!*
Yan Guilai, far away, exploded into a spray of blood!