Murderous Intent.

Murderous intent so vast and overwhelming it was impossible to hold back.

In the paused Battle of Geniuses, it wasnt other races, the yao and demons, whod used the most vicious methods imaginable to torture Xue Mo until the brink of death. No, it was Bai Yulong, a fellow member of the god race.

Whenever Ye Zichen shut his eyes, he pictured Murong Xue kneeling on the ground, her eyes filled with bitterness and fury.

It was easy to imagine just what Xue Mo had suffered during that pocket dimension.

He didnt care what was so special about the Bai Family or why they dared openly provoke Xue Yang. He didnt care what unnecessary trouble his current actions would bring about, either.

Xue Mo was injured, and he couldnt possibly just let it go.

Ye Zichens eyes flashed with endless sharp light, like unsheathed swords so cold and murderous that even from a distance, gazing upon them sent chills down ones spine.

Ye Zichen didnt even pause to wonder why the Holy Maiden of the Nine Li was here, or what she was scheming.

All he wanted was to avenge Xue Mo.

The Holy Maiden leading the way could sense the fluctuations in Ye Zichens emotions, and from time to time, her eyes lit up with delight.

She was the Demons Holy Maiden. She was naturally pleased to see the god race fight amongst themselves.

It seems the gods arent united either. Just now, it seems someone deliberately used the power of space to send us over. The Holy Maiden of the Nine Li narrowed her eyes and chuckled. Although the Divine Arbiter had assisted them as subtly as possible, the Holy Maiden had still sensed something.

However, she absolutely didnt call attention to it. It didnt matter what the Divine Arbiters goal was; this was in no way harmful to the Holy Maiden.

Pu Jingwan, Yang Jian, the Great Sage, and Xiao Yumei followed close behind them.

All of them could sense Ye Zichens towering fury, so theyd come with him.

They hadnt communicated at all on the way here. They simply followed in silence. The way Yang Jian and the Great Sage saw it, whether Ye Zichen became a god of death or a demon of slaughter, theyd stick with him. They were bros; there was no need to discuss anything, and no need to hesitate.

Xiao Yumei was here simply because she worried that something would happen to Ye Zichen. Shed stuck along to defend him.

As for Pu Jingwan.

Someone deliberately used the power of space to send us here. You noticed too, right? Pu Jingwan transmitted to the other three. When they received her message, they nodded.

The Divine Arbiters attainments in the Grand Dao of Space had reached the pinnacle, but these four were no ordinary people.

It was only natural that theyd sensed her intervention.

Should we say something to Ye Zichen? Pu Jingwan followed up her first question.

Yang Jian and the Great Sage said nothing. Xiao Yumei hesitated, then shook her head. No need. Right now, even if we say something, itll go in one ear and out the other. Lets just stick by his side. Im happy so long as he doesnt get hurt.

Xiao Yumei had always been like this

Even though she was now a top expert and Ye Zichens strength was nothing to her, she still respected Ye Zichens every decision.

Given her skill and intelligence, she knew full well what to do and when. Pu Jingwan fell silent as well. Shed just said all that as a warning for fear that the others hadnt noticed. If they knew, that was enough. Besides, she was just a bodyguard. It would be ideal if she didnt have to fight, but if she did. Well, Pu Jingwan had never feared a fight.

Streaks of light shot through the sky.

But this was still just the start.

They passed in an instant.

After the rulers left, the yao servants, a mix of diviners and sky supremes, followed. Their auras intermingled and bore down on the world below.

The sound of experts whooshing through air was deafening; this was not destined to be a tranquil night for the Central Divine Mountain.

Countless cultivators hearts trembled. All they had to do was look up to see experts, all of whom were at least sky supremes, packed so tightly they blotted out the sun and traveling so quickly they left afterimages in their wake.

When they thought about what theyd seen, they realized that theyd felt a clear killing intent from above.

Something big was about to happen.

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Another four hours passed.

She turned to Ye Zichen and continued, I cant go any further; this is already my limit. As Im sure you know. My body contains a demonic aura. Spirit City contains just as many experts as Heavenly God City, but there is no event comparable to the Battle of Geniuses being hosted here. My demonic aura will instantly put them on high alert if I get any closer. If I go any closer, theyll easily discover me. That wont do you any good either.

Many thanks. Ye Zichen glanced at her, cupped his fist, and left. He was in no mood to worry about the details with her, nor did he bother asking where specifically in Spirit City the Bai Family was located.

It was enough to know that his destination was in the city before them. As for finding their specific location.

He naturally had his ways.

Just as he was about to head forward, Ye Zichen heard the Holy Maiden say, I suggest you get a hold of that killing intent of yours. Given the way murderous energy is practically billowing off of you, even if youre a god, your presence will immediately give away your intentions. Also, your name is more famous in the God Realm than you realize. Im sure you understand what Im trying to say.

You dont need to worry about that. I, Ye Zichen, will remember your kindness in leading my way here. Ye Zichen glanced at her coolly, then hurtled towards Spirit City.

The Holy Maiden of the Nine Li sighed and shook her head. As she watched Ye Zichens furious silhouette surge forth, she couldnt help but mutter to herself, You asked me to try and persuade him, and I did, but he didnt listen. What else could I have done?

What? Youre saying I hurt him? Youre truly slandering me; I did this to help him. God Emperor Zhou Wu has been watching him for a long time. If he seizes this opportunity to cut off one of Zhou Wus arms, so to speak, itll be enormously helpful to Ye Zichens future plans.

Okay, fine, I admit it. Im using him. But dont he and I both come out ahead? Whats so bad about that?

With that, the Holy Maiden of the Nine Li finally stopped talking to herself.

She silently turned toward Ye Zichen, who was already on the verge of entering the city. Then, she reached out. A black door appeared before her.

Dense demonic energy billowed forth. She glanced at Ye Zichens departing figure and muttered one last time, I wish you luck. With that, she stepped through the door and disappeared without a trace.