Chapter 540: Calamity Arising from Words

Chapter 540: Calamity Arising from Words

A massive explosion rocked Olympia, the blazing light reflecting on the faces of those filled with shock and disbelief.

King Yan Luo, Qi Feiyang, was dead!

He was ranked 32nd on the Global Battle Power Ranking, a renowned and feared figure with immense potential that far surpassed his peers. He was expected to break into the top ten strongest in the world, yet he had just perished in a dazzling display, right before everyone's eyes.

No one could have anticipated this sudden turn of events.

Including Qi Feiyang himself, who had only intended to hurl verbal insults at Ye Jing to avenge past grievances.

He never imagined that his words would bring about his own demise, leaving him no opportunity for regret.

There were other Kings in the vicinity of the Star Gate Plaza, but none had been able to intervene in time.

Everyone present was restrained by an invisible force field.

Who did this?

That was everyone's first reaction, but they found it difficult even to turn their heads, their senses obscured. Even now, they couldn't pinpoint who had made the move or from where the attack had originated.

The next moment, the controlling force field vanished.

People regained their freedom, and the shadow that had loomed over all of Olympia lifted.

"Wow..."

Murmurs erupted in the Star Gate Plaza as people looked around in confusion. They couldn't identify who had made the move, and their gazes eventually settled on Ye Jing.

Some of the beings nearby quickly backed away, afraid of getting involved with her.

However, it was clear to everyone that Ye Jing hadn't been the one to act. From start to finish, she had remained in her spot, not moving a single finger.

Crackle! Whoosh...

A flash of lightning signaled the appearance of Zhu Xiaorong, who stood before Ye Jing alongside a tall man clad in dragon-patterned battle armor—Cheng Sheng.

The Kings from the Western Alliance, the American Union, and the New Roman Empire had also arrived but kept their distance, choosing not to intervene.

It was evident that this was an internal matter within the Asia-Pacific Community.

The deceased King was from the Asia-Pacific Community, and the perpetrator was likely from the same faction. All they needed to do was watch the internal strife unfold.

"Ye Jing."

Zhu Xiaorong called out her name.

Being older than Ye Jing by over twenty years and having achieved fame earlier, she naturally recognized Ye Jing, although they didn't share any close ties.

At this moment, Zhu Xiaorong's expression was unpleasant. With Qi Feiyang's death occurring right before them, she and Cheng Sheng both felt a sense of responsibility.

"Who did this?" Zhu Xiaorong asked in a deep voice.

Ye Jing glanced at her nonchalantly. "I don't understand what you mean."

"Don't play dumb with me," Zhu Xiaorong said sternly, her attitude leaving no room for negotiation. "You just verbally threatened Qi Feiyang, and his death is connected to you."

Her impression of Ye Jing was far from favorable; one could even say it was terrible.

In fact, among the genius beings of Ye Jing's generation, many shared complex feelings towards her.

The men often harbored secret affections for her but knew they couldn't have her, and only a tiny fraction, like Qi Feiyang, would let their love turn to hate.

As for the women, they resented Ye Jing for stealing the spotlight and all the men's attention with her beauty. They believed that her talent and strength were overrated and that she relied solely on her looks, yet she still held the title of "Global Goddess." Jealousy was inevitable.

Zhu Xiaorong had recognized Ye Jing earlier but hadn't wanted to get involved.

And now, such a huge mess had been created.

With a King dead, someone would have to take responsibility and explain it to the Head of State. Zhu Xiaorong didn't want that blame falling on her.

Moreover, she and Qi Feiyang had been quite close.

She was the President of the Asia-Pacific Community Spiritual Ability Association, while Qi Feiyang was the Vice President. They worked well together and had a good private relationship.

"President Zhu," Ye Jing said calmly, "everything should be based on evidence. Everyone here witnessed that Qi Feiyang was killed by someone else. You should be pursuing the murderer instead of making things difficult for me, a pregnant woman."

Zhu Xiaorong's expression froze.

If she could find the murderer, would she still need to question you? It was precisely because she couldn't find the culprit that she couldn't let Ye Jing leave.

"Senior Zhu," Cheng Sheng finally spoke up, breaking the silence.

Zhu Xiaorong turned to him.

She had been wondering why Cheng Sheng hadn't said anything earlier, and now he spoke, "I believe that Ms. Ye is not involved in Qi Feiyang's death." He then addressed Ye Jing, "Ms. Ye, the two of you may leave now."

"Thank you." Ye Jing nodded at Cheng Sheng.

Just as Zhu Xiaorong was about to continue her interrogation, Cheng Sheng stopped her, "Senior Zhu, if we need Ms. Ye's cooperation in the future while pursuing leads related to the murderer, we can request her assistance. But this is not a valid reason to prevent her from returning to Earth."

"How can you..." Zhu Xiaorong felt this was unbelievable.

Based on her understanding of Cheng Sheng, he was usually meticulous and responsible in handling matters. She couldn't understand how he could so easily let go of such an important suspect.

It was only at this moment that Zhu Xiaorong, amid her astonishment, suddenly realized and considered a possibility.

The murderer who had killed Qi Feiyang might be one of their own.

Not only does he have Zhao Manying as his girlfriend, but he's also impregnated Ye Jing. Men are all the same, good-for-nothings!

Only Ji Xinghuo possesses such prowess, able to kill Qi Feiyang without revealing himself, employing a method never before seen by the world, shrouded in secrecy.

And Qi Feiyang was a King! Zhu Xiaorong's heart seethed with anger, a mix of emotions washing over her. Although Qi Feiyang wasn't part of the core circle of the Head of State, he was still a powerful King who had made significant contributions to the country. Yet, Ji Xinghuo had taken his life just because of a few insults directed at him.

Moreover, she knew this incident would likely be swept under the rug. Even if the Head of State found out, it wouldn't be pursued further.

Qi Feiyang had made a mistake, but it didn't warrant death.

Zhu Xiaorong opened her mouth to speak, but ultimately closed it again, choosing not to intervene as she watched Ye Jing and Jiang Nanci leave through the Stargate.

Cheng Sheng's voice rang out, solemn and commanding, "Restore order."

The Starry Realm Army guards sprang into action, ushering the aliens to continue queuing and checking their identity information before granting passage.

Soon, the Stargate Plaza returned to its usual calm, as if nothing out of the ordinary had transpired.

Zhu Xiaorong and Cheng Sheng made their way back to the military camp.

The Kings from other nations, seeing that the excitement was over, dispersed as well.

However, the aftermath of the incident lingered. The aliens who had witnessed Qi Feiyang's death first-hand began to whisper among themselves. It was clear to everyone that Ye Jing hadn't been the one to act, but her connection to the perpetrator was undeniable. Yet, the two Kings had let them go without so much as a chase or investigation, leaving many perplexed.

The death of a King, a matter of great significance, was being casually swept under the rug. It was strange, to say the least.

Unless Cheng Sheng and Zhu Xiaorong had their own hidden motives.

And the only person in the world capable of killing Qi Feiyang without revealing himself, with the influence to sway the official Kings, was one man.

The aliens who had been present at the scene pondered deeply, and a young, valiant face emerged in their minds.

They exchanged glances, quickly closing their mouths.

This was a topic best left untouched, and they dared not spread rumors about it online once they returned to Earth.

The aliens recalled Ye Jing's words: "Everything should be based on evidence."

Without evidence, any accusations would be mere slander.

But that person needed no evidence; he did as he pleased.

Qi Feiyang's fate served as a cautionary tale.

However, amidst their shock, the aliens couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy. To have won the hearts of two generations of global goddesses, one as a girlfriend and the other carrying his child, that was the dream life of men worldwide!

As everyone's imaginations ran wild, a figure suddenly appeared before the Stargate, his back turned to the crowd. Only the Starry Realm Army guards recognized his face, but they remained silent, granting him immediate passage.

"That person..."

"It really is him!"

The aliens in the back of the line confirmed their suspicions, biting their tongues to keep the juicy gossip to themselves. They felt both excited and frustrated.

Ji Xinghuo, however, paid no heed to others' thoughts. He stepped through the Stargate and returned to Earth.

Ye Jing and Jiang Nanci had already left the Stargate fortress and boarded a luxurious civilian shuttle, arranged by Ye Dongyun. This shuttle was one that Ye Dongyun had purchased for over a billion dollars, exclusively for her family's use, complete with a professional flight crew.

The shuttle had already taken off.

One of Ji Xinghuo's shadow clones was on board, and he immediately swapped places with his main body, appearing in the cabin.

"Big sister," Ji Xinghuo called out.

Ye Dongyun jumped in surprise, realizing it was Ji Xinghuo's true body, "Third brother."

Ji Xinghuo offered her a smile before turning his attention to Ye Jing, who had already taken a seat, still wearing her wide-brimmed hat and veil, "Big sister-in-law, let me introduce you. This is my eldest sister, Ye Dongyun. She's family, just like you; big sister, this is Ye Jing."

Ye Jing stood up, removing her veil, and extended her hand with a soft voice, "Nice to meet you."

"You're pregnant. Please, take a seat."

It was only then that Ye Dongyun truly saw her radiant beauty, and she couldn't help but be captivated for a few seconds before letting out a bitter laugh, "Third brother, I suddenly understand you a bit better now. If I were a man, I might not be able to resist either."

"Ahem, big sister is joking," Ji Xinghuo said, his face reddening slightly.

On the contrary, Ye Jing didn't seem to mind. She shot Ji Xinghuo a sideways glance and teased, "Men are always led astray by beauty, falling in love at the drop of a hat. It's only natural."

"Then why did you..." Ye Dongyun asked, confused.

"It's a long story," Ye Jing chuckled, gently caressing her rounded belly, her mood light, "But in reaching this point with your third brother, I have my own reasons as well. It's not entirely his fault."

"Why didn't you tell me earlier?" Ye Dongyun asked, astonished.

Only then did Ye Dongyun make the connection. The plant samples and the alien plant witch templates that Ji Xinghuo had given her were all from Ye Jing, as well as the cultivation handbook and guide.

She immediately retrieved the handbook she always carried with her. "Senior Ye, did you write this handbook yourself?"

"I'm glad it could be of help to you," Ye Jing replied with a smile.

Ye Dongyun recalled how she had mentioned to Ji Xinghuo that she wanted to thank that senior, and he had said that she would have the chance to thank them in person one day. It turned out that this person was Ye Jing, her sister-in-law.

"Third brother, you're quite the secretive one," Ye Dongyun remarked, full of emotion. Then, she suddenly remembered something else.

"The Hundred Flower Green Lady, Ye Jing, was the first-generation Global Goddess. She had already retired before you and I were even born. She's old enough to be our family's grandmother and is almost forty years older than you, Third Brother!"

That age gap...

Ye Dongyun studied Ye Jing's appearance, unable to discern her true age. In fact, she looked even younger than herself.

With such an ethereal beauty and figure, countless men would devote themselves to her, even if she were four hundred years older, let alone forty.

A hint of envy crept into Ye Dongyun's heart.

At that moment, Ye Jing suddenly asked, "Xinghuo, I thought you were just going to teach Qi Feiyang a lesson. Why did you kill him?"

"Ah?"

Ye Dongyun was shocked to her core, thinking she had misheard.

However, Ji Xinghuo merely shook his head nonchalantly. "He deserved to die. I just need to inform the Head of State."

"What exactly happened?" Ye Jing inquired, sensing there was more to the story.

She held a grudge against Qi Feiyang, as he had a narrow mind. His love had turned to hate due to past rejections, and he had secretly plotted against her multiple times with ill intentions. Although she had foiled his schemes and evaded them, she knew that if given the chance, she would have to kill him. However, she couldn't make a move in public.

Previously, when she had mentioned her grudge against Qi Feiyang to Ji Xinghuo, she had assumed he was avenging her. But it seemed there was another reason for his actions.

Ji Xinghuo explained, "Qi Feiyang had already been infiltrated by the American Union. He was the one behind the scenes when the Daravidar Republic launched nuclear missiles. He thought he had hidden his tracks well and had been very covert, but the Head of State discovered his involvement afterward. We didn't arrest him then to feed false intelligence to the American Union, but it didn't work."

"The American Union probably realized he had been exposed but didn't warn him, effectively abandoning this chess piece."

"Today, when he jumped out, it gave me the perfect opportunity to take action and get rid of him."

"And coincidentally, I also avenged Sister Ren on your behalf."

As Ye Jing and Ye Dongyun processed this new information, Ji Xinghuo's phone rang. He answered the call, and the Head of State's image appeared.

"Xinghuo, I received the report," Ji Daosheng said. "Was it you who made the move?"

"Yes," Ji Xinghuo acknowledged without hesitation.

Ji Daosheng remained silent for a few seconds. "In that case, let it be. Thankfully, there weren't any losses. It's just a shame about losing a human genius. He should have contributed more to the country and all of humanity, rather than perishing prematurely."

"He was just an alien who couldn't even make it to the fourth sequence. We don't need his combat power, and removing the hidden danger is more important," Ji Xinghuo stated.

"You're right," Ji Daosheng agreed, no longer dwelling on the matter. His gaze swept the cabin and landed on Ye Jing, noticing her pregnant belly. A delighted expression appeared on his face as he asked, "Little Jing, you're back on Earth? Are you about to give birth?"

"My due date is in a few days, Head of State," Ye Jing replied with a smile.

"Wonderful!"

Ji Daosheng was overjoyed and instructed, "Xinghuo, take good care of Little Jing. Let me know as soon as your child is born."

"Please rest assured, Head of State. I'll stay by her side," Ji Xinghuo assured him.

The call ended.

Ye Dongyun looked at Ji Xinghuo, then at Ye Jing, her face still reflecting her surprise. Ye Jing explained, "Dongyun, the Head of State is my great-grandfather. He already knew about my relationship with Xinghuo."

Ji Xinghuo nodded in confirmation.

"I can't believe it!" Ye Dongyun was still finding it hard to accept.

This meant that her third brother's child was also the descendant of the Head of State. Moreover, the Head of State clearly cared about Ye Jing's situation. Their child would be blessed with the love and attention of the most powerful and strongest individuals on Earth, even before their birth!

(End of Chapter)

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