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Chapter 473: The Sect Leader's Nemesis [10,000 Words] (Part 1)
Chapter 473: The Sect Leader's Nemesis [10,000 Words] (Part 1)
However, the twists and turns of this process were something that Kou Yifang would never know about.
No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't understand how Duan Shouzuo had found this place. This shouldn't be possible.
At this moment, he had only one feeling: his heart was shattered!
Duan Xiyang glanced at him with disappointment and said, "It turns out to be the Sect Leader of the Heaven God Sect, Kou Yifang. You actually didn't guess wrong."
Kou Yifang was stunned.
Who?
Who didn't guess wrong?
But the next moment, he saw someone walk in through the door again.
His face was thin and handsome, with a calm and gentle smile, exuding the successful aura of a middle-aged man.
Kou Yifang's eyes widened, and his throat made a hissing sound. He almost blurted out, "Yin! Yin Shen Palace!!!"
Yin Shen Palace smiled and said warmly, "Kou, you're not mistaken. It's me. We two meet again. It's a small world, isn't it?"
Kou Yifang was stunned, and then suddenly, a strong surge of anger, jealousy, and unwillingness overwhelmed him.
At this moment, Kou Yifang almost forgot all his fears, and his rationality seemed to have vanished. He suddenly jumped up and roared hoarsely, "Yin Shen Palace!!!"
Yin Shen Palace smiled faintly, "Don't shout so loudly, Kou. With Shouzuo here, shouting louder won't help."
He narrowed his eyes and said, "Even if the Guardian High Command came, it wouldn't matter."
This sentence snapped Kou Yifang out of his daze.
With a plop, he knelt down again, his voice hoarse, "Shouzuo..."
This 'Shouzuo' was called out with such a stirring and moving tone.
Duan Xiyang turned around and sat in the chair, saying indifferently, "You two have a chat."
Duan Xiyang had no interest in interrogating someone like Kou Yifang. What was there to interrogate about this shrimp? Even Yan Nan, that lowlife, wanted to stay alive...
If it were up to me, I would have finished the job and gone back to sleep by now.
Yin Shen Palace respectfully replied, "Yes, Shouzuo."
Kou Yifang knelt on the ground and cried, "Shouzuo, I'm wronged..."
Duan Xiyang sat in the chair and flicked his hand, sending out a gust of energy that caused Kou Yifang's body to deflate like a punctured balloon.
Even his disguised appearance couldn't be maintained, and he immediately reverted to his true form.
His meridians had been sealed by Duan Xiyang.
The chance of taking out both Yin Shen Palace and the cold-blooded man in one fell swoop was less than one in a hundred million—in front of Duan Xiyang, the odds were indeed less than one in a hundred million.
Kou Yifang's face was filled with despair.
Yin Shen Palace squatted in front of him and said, "Kou, no matter what you think, I know it all. So, let me speak, and you listen. If you don't refute, I'll take it as you've accepted it. How about that?"
Kou Yifang looked at Yin Shen Palace with despair and suddenly pleaded, "Brother Yin, I'll go to the One Heart Sect. How about I become your deputy?"
Yin Shen Palace sighed, "I really want to agree, but unfortunately, Kou, what I say doesn't count anymore."
Kou Yifang burst into anger and hissed, "You bastard! You never had good intentions, you just want to kill me."
"I truly didn't."
Yin Shen Palace spoke with pity, "Because I know that one day, you'll end up destroying yourself."
love eating shrimp, but I can't eat it all the time."
Kou Yifang was speechless.
Yin Shen Palace knew that Duan Xiyang wanted to hear more than just this incident.
He spoke softly, "Kou, I actually understand very well. Among the five Sect Leaders of the Southeast Five Sects, you, Kou, are in the most difficult situation. You've struggled from the bottom, without any backing, connections, or even a sect. That's why you've been floating around."
"I remember when we participated in the Nurturing Toad to God Plan together; it's still vivid in my mind."
"So, although you, Kou, fight harder than anyone else, you're also extremely cautious. Because you can't afford to offend anyone."
At this point, Kou Yifang's expression turned solemn.
Recalling those days, he couldn't help but sigh, his eyes filled with bewilderment.
"So, all these years, you've been fighting, but you've never stopped searching for your own upper echelon. However, you've also realized that those with a solid foundation, the true upper echelon, won't care about a subordinate sect leader like you with such a bleak future. Because everyone can see that your abilities and martial prowess have reached their limit as the Sect Leader of the Heaven God Sect. At most, you can become a deputy vice president at the Southeast Headquarters or various local headquarters. That's your limit."
Kou Yifang's face turned gray with defeat, "Brother Yin is flattering me. If I move from the Heaven God Sect, I can only take a backseat position at some local headquarters as a deputy vice president. It's not my place."
"So you started seeking out those independent and powerful demon seniors. But you found that only the Comatose Nightmare Demon Senior could accept you. Actually, there's also Senior Sun Wutian, but since he's comatose and has no direct lineage, no one accepts you, so you can only turn to the Nightmare Guard."
"Yes."
"But since you've joined this side, you should contribute to the recovery of the Nightmare Senior."
"Yes."
"The reason you've been able to be the Sect Leader of the Heaven God Sect for so many years is that the Heaven God Sect's high command is your own carefully cultivated ironclad lineage. Some are even your blood relatives. It's not that others can't replace you; it's just difficult for them to intervene."
"Yes."
"But this time, the high command of White Cloud State was annihilated. Although the framework of the Heaven God Sect remains, you've lost these forces and are facing punishment. This Heaven God Sect is no longer yours. Even if the Nightmare Senior appears again, he'll blame you for the death of his Nightmare Guard. Your path within the sect is now blocked."
"Yes."
"But you're not content. You've worked harder and sacrificed more than any of us, yet you're the most miserable. Fortunately, you know that my branch sect is important to me and to the Grand Sect as well.
So you're going to destroy it."
"You're not actually a rebel sect, your goal is completely focused on me."
"Yes."
Seal God Palace sighed softly, "I'm done asking."
Duan Xiyang sat with his eyes closed, but upon hearing the words, his eyes suddenly snapped open, shooting a cold glare at Kou Yifang's back.
Kou Yifang struggled and said, "You've said so much, and I admit it all! But I have one question, please fulfill it."
After all, he was once the leader of a sect.
Knowing that there was no chance of survival, he regained some of his former sect leader's composure.
Seal God Palace said, "Go ahead."
Kou Yifang asked, "How did you know I was here? How did you know what I've done? Is Fang Che, the Guardian Hall official, one of your people?"
Seal God Palace smiled faintly and stood up.
This question, he couldn't answer.
It involved the sect's secrets.
Although it was his own arrangement and his own disciple, Seal God Palace currently didn't have the authority.
Whether or not to answer was up to Duan Xiyang.
Duan Xiyang stood up, walked in front of Kou Yifang, and said calmly, "Fang Che is none other than Starlight."
Kou Yifang's eyes suddenly widened.
At this moment, his expression was genuinely surprised to the extreme.
His mouth hung open, his eyes bulged, and he even forgot to breathe. This expression lasted for three breaths.
Finally, he bitterly laughed at himself, slowly laughing until tears and snot ran down his face, laughing hysterically while tears streamed down.
"Hehehe... Haha... It's ridiculous, truly ridiculous... I reported Starlight of Yixinjiao to Starlight himself?"
He laughed maniacally.
His expression was indescribably comical, ridiculous, self-mocking, and desperate.
"For such a thing... to happen to me... I, Kou Yifang, am also considered a unique person in history!"
He laughed in sorrow, his expression filled with unprecedented despair and hopelessness.
He even looked a little pitiful.
This truth shattered all his confidence and even his spirit.
Never before had he felt so disheartened as he did at this moment.
He felt like a complete waste.
Not only was he a waste, but also a joke!
His heart was as dead as ashes, and he crawled up, then knelt down, knocking his head a few times to Seal God Palace, and said bitterly, "Seal God Palace, after so many years, I've never respected you. But today, I do, not only do I respect you, but I respect you to the point of prostrating myself."
"I'm not as good as you, I'm far inferior!"
"Whether it's scheming or methods, I'm just a piece of shit!"
He twistedly laughed at himself, "I actually went to Seal God Palace to report on Seal God Palace... Haha..."
He laughed with exceptional abandon.
He knew that this might be the last time he would laugh in his life. Since the head of the sect had revealed this secret in front of him, he no longer had any hope of living.
"Seal God Palace... I hope you continue to succeed... Southeast Five Sects, it's all up to you now..."
Seal God Palace's face was solemn, and he didn't speak.
But the satisfaction in his heart had reached its peak!
In front of the head of the sect, he had truly shown his face!
Duan Xiyang said calmly, "Since we're already in White Cloud Continent, do you want to go see your disciple?"
Seal God Palace respectfully said, "Now that the matter is resolved, how dare I delay the head of the sect? Moreover, Vice Sect Leader Yan is still waiting for a reply... I dare to suggest that we return immediately."
"As for Fang Che, that child handled this matter extremely well. I also think he did a great job.
Duan Xiyang nodded.
Holding Kou Yifang with one hand and Seal God Palace with the other, they soared into the sky.
In an instant, they became a black dot in the sky and disappeared.
They had torn through space on their way here due to the urgency, but they could return leisurely.
Kou Yifang was in my hands, who could take him away?
...
At dawn, they had already returned to Yixinjiao.
Seal God Palace reported to Yan Nan.
Yan Nan was furious, "Bring this traitor back to the main sect immediately! I want to alert the world with blood!"
Even from tens of thousands of miles away, Seal God Palace could feel Yan Nan's uncontrollable rage.
A grand plan that had been carefully plotted for so long almost completely collapsed due to this minor issue!
And it was an internal strife!
Vice Sect Leader Yan was almost driven mad with anger.
But fortunately, he didn't forget the important matters.
"Seal God Palace, three things."
"First, Yixinjiao should also make some noise, create some commotion, and cooperate with Nightmare. Create the illusion that Nightmare has left White Cloud Continent to divert the investigation from Fang Che. Once Nightmare is cleared of suspicion, his position will be appointed as the Southeast Inspector. Issue the official appointments of Nightmare and Starlight immediately. If the Guardian's appointment is issued first, we won't have time to prepare on this side."
"Second, Nightmare has become a bit lax, and you need to give him a warning. This is up to you to handle!"
"Third, Nightmare has a bit of a small-minded attitude, which is not good. Let him recognize his identity as a Guardian, and as an undercover in the Guardian, he is the Guardian! He's acquiring resources in the Yin Yang Realm for the Guardian, what is he feeling sorry about? Is it his turn to feel sorry? There are so many experts in the Guardian, what emotional changes can he hide?"
"How can you be an undercover like this? How did you teach your disciple to be so stingy?"
"Then tell Duan Xiyang to immediately bring Yan Beihan and that Kou Yifang with him!"
While Seal God Palace was reporting, Duan Xiyang was watching with cold eyes.
Seal God Palace didn't dare to report out of Duan Xiyang's sight.
Even if Duan Xiyang was annoyed, Seal God Palace had to do this.
But there was also a benefit to doing this, as it was a face-saving measure.
The official cautiously approached and whispered, "Your Eminence, regarding the matter of Starlight's identity... I must report it to Vice-Sect Leader Yan. If I don't, and this fellow blurts it out during an interrogation at headquarters, it'll be a disaster."
Duanyang huffed, "Go ahead and report then."
So, the official from Seal God Palace reported.
As expected, Yan Nan was furious.
He contacted Duanyang through his communication jade and unleashed a tirade of curses.
"Can't you keep a single secret? Have you lived so long that you've turned into a pig? Your words almost got me killed!"
"Such a childish act, and it was you, Duanyang, who did this? Do you think you're Xue Fuxiao?"
Duanyang remained unmoved by the scolding, accepting it all.
He knew he had made a mistake. He shouldn't have spoken, but he did so for a fleeting moment of satisfaction, believing the other party was doomed.
However, he overlooked that after Ku Yifang returned, Yan Nan would interrogate him. If there were others present during the interrogation, and Ku Yifang shouted it out, it would create quite a scene.
After enduring the scolding with a cold face, Duanyang said, "I'll return tomorrow. Is Bi Changhong better now?"
"You want to hit him again? You good-for-nothing! When will you change your temper? It's been so many years, and you still can't let go of your grudge?"
Yan Nan, exasperated, cursed some more before saying, "He's recovered! He must not know you're coming back suddenly."
"Alright, I'll return immediately!"
Duanyang cut off the communication.
He muttered under his breath, cursing the old demon.
Then, he turned and left with Ku Yifang.
The official from Seal God Palace remained silent throughout, not daring to utter a word.
Finally, Duanyang left.
The official breathed a sigh of relief.
Goodness, so much had happened in just a couple of days.
When the Nightmare Demon hadn't appeared, the Yixin Sect was as calm as a stagnant pond.
But now, with the Nightmare Demon's emergence, the situation was tumultuous, and he had nearly been scared into a heart attack several times.
"It's finally over."
The official felt a mix of exhaustion, satisfaction, and pride.
Up to this point, among the Southeast Five Sects, the Yixin Sect had become the dominant force, and the Nightmare Demon had already shown signs of rising to prominence.
The future looked bright!
Fang Che had been waiting for news from the official, and the latest communication on the jade was still the most recent call, ending with the official's words, 'Stay calm and wait for my message.'
Fang Che's eyes were swollen from staring at the jade, yet there was still no news.
You said to wait for your message, old man. Are you asleep?
Midnight passed, and there was still no news from the official.
Fang Che took off his clothes, his mind heavy with thoughts. He lay in bed, holding the warm and soft beauty in his arms, and tried to calm himself.
Since I've already reported, it's up to you to handle it.
If you can't handle it, and Starlight's identity is exposed, that's not my problem.
Anyway, I won't die.
Besides, Ninth Lord always has a solution. Why should I worry? Life is good!
Fang Che slapped himself, feeling guilty for thinking about the demon's affairs while holding a beauty in his arms.
Ye Meng was lying comfortably, feeling both worried for Fang Che and relieved at the same time.
Finally, it seemed like they wouldn't be disturbed tonight.
She kept her eyes closed, afraid to move, trying to look like she was asleep. Seeing that Fang Che wasn't making any moves, she secretly rejoiced.
She could finally sleep comfortably.
But... why...
"You... you're not thinking about things..."
"I'll think about it tomorrow. Tonight, let's focus on the main event."
"That's not good..."
"Don't worry, just be good! Listen to me! Come on!"
"..."
...
The next morning, Fang Che felt refreshed and practiced his sword technique.
Let's see what happens.
If you're not in a hurry, I'm even less so.
Just as he drew his sword and struck a pose, news from the official arrived.
"It's settled."
Fang Che was stunned. What was settled?
"Master, what's settled?"
The official was in high spirits. "The matter you were worried about is settled. That miracle doctor we were looking for—we've captured him. Guess who he is?"
Fang Che was dumbfounded!
Oh my goodness!
Was it that fast? Even the phrase 'lightning speed' couldn't describe it.
"Master, is it about Yao Ping'an and the Starlight and Heavenly Escort Agency that I mentioned yesterday?" Fang Che was still unsure.
With the official's capabilities, even if he rushed over with all his might, he should still be on the way, right? How could it be settled so quickly?
"Of course! It's Yao Ping'an, the one you arranged to be at the Four Seas and Eight Directions Tower."
The official boasted, "Do you know who he is?"
It seemed the old demon was in an extremely good mood, intentionally teasing him.
Fang Che quickly played along, "Who is he?"
The official revealed, "The Sect Leader of the Heaven God Sect, Ku Yifang! You didn't expect that, did you?"
Oh my!
Fang Che never imagined that he had captured such a big fish! It was quite shocking.
"Master, this is too unexpected. I never thought I'd eliminate another Sect Leader."
The Nightmare Demon's words were a bit boastful.
The official couldn't help but feel annoyed. But after thinking about it, this guy had first eliminated Hai Wuliang and now Ku Yifang. Wow, he was indeed a Sect Leader killer!
"Good job. Keep it up, and you might even eliminate me, the Sect Leader."
The old demon, Yin Xiu, was displeased.
"Master, you're saying that I could just whoosh past you and directly take on the officials at headquarters."
"Only you could do that!"
The official laughed, "With your current level, it's already exceptional for you to lead a fleet, and you're thinking of surpassing me? Dream on!"
"Master, I've already reached the ninth level of the King Rank. I'm just one step away from breaking through to the Emperor Rank."
"Don't get cocky, focus on building a solid foundation!"
"It's fine, Master. I was in the Yin Yang Realm, and I didn't want to hand over the supplies because I felt it was a waste. But there were so many things I ate inside... I guess they were nourishing.
(End of Chapter)
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