Chapter 98: Retribution Delivered
Chapter 98: Retribution Delivered
“Did you know? From beginning to end, Zhang Xuan never loved you!”
You Honghu’s words were venomous. His figure pressed closer step by step, and his methods of attacking the heart were far more despicable.
“In her heart, there was never a place for you. When it comes down to it, it was all just your own wishful thinking.”
“Wishful thinking?” Upon hearing this, Wang Sheng’s face froze for a moment, seeming a bit dazed.
“Yes! Presumptuous wishful thinking!”
The words stabbed at the heart one by one. In You Honghu’s palm, a faint green light shimmered, expanding and contracting. The power of the soul fluctuated, condensing into a massive long spear that caused the Void to tremble!
Spirit Secret Technique – Spirit Lance!
At their level, spiritual power could be vast or minute, surging like a spiritual storm or concentrated like a spiritual spike. But in a clash between equals, the Spirit Lance was the most balanced and most powerful method.
Clearly, You Honghu found his Infernal Magic being countered and decisively seized the moment, using a spiritual collision as the turning point.
However, a spiritual collision was at least ten times more dangerous than a magical clash.
A single misstep, and one party could end up dead on the spot or turned into an idiot—utterly brutal.
“Fatty, be careful!” Li Yi watched, his heart pounding, and hurriedly shouted a warning.
“You think I’m avenging her because she loved me?”
Just as You Honghu thought his plan was working, Wang Sheng’s expression cleared. The earlier daze had merely been an act!
His tone was calm, yet within it, there was unmistakably a resolute firmness.
“It’s only because I love her!”
After enunciating each word clearly, his body shook. The robe “Storm Fortress” on his body, infused with spiritual power, condensed into a massive, fierce-looking armor, ripples flowing across it, dazzlingly bright!
Only then did Li Yi notice that the Storm Fortress didn’t just have the four layers of Qi Wall arrays; its inner lining also had four layers of “Soul Armor arrays” that strengthened spiritual defense! However, they only became visible when activated by spiritual power.
This was also the real reason why Fatty had looked so strange when he once saw Li Yi wearing his clothes inside out.
Seeing this scene, Li Yi realized something and was shocked.
So, from start to finish, You Honghu had been led by the nose the whole time!
This fatty seemed even more cunning than he had imagined.
BOOM!
The spiritual forces collided. Thunder seemed to erupt from the Void, like a bolt from the blue, echoing between heaven and earth!
Within a hundred-meter radius, birds fell from the sky and beasts collapsed, shaken to death on the spot.
Li Yi felt as if struck by a heavy hammer. His body swayed, and blood seeped from his nostrils.
In the sky, light erupted furiously. With a sharp crack, the Spirit Lance, radiating savage power, snapped in the middle!
“This… is impossible!”
You Honghu clutched his head, howling hoarsely, rolling on the ground in agony.
The pain of a spiritual fracture was ten times more terrifying than being cut in half at the waist!
“You’re more handsome than me, richer than me, have a more powerful background than me. I’m far inferior to you even in all the tricks for pleasing girls. No one in this world would believe nonsense like ‘I have nothing, only a sincere heart’… I’m not surprised she chose you. I even wished her well.”
“If she was happy, I was glad. If she suffered, I was sad. If she died… I would avenge her! You think I loved her to make her love me back? To make her change her mind? No. I loved her simply because I loved her!”
Amidst the melodious sound, Wang Sheng’s figure drifted down and landed before You Honghu.
“I am a Heaven’s Pride of the You Clan! If you kill me, can you bear the wrath of the You Clan?”
“She was just a woman! I can get you as many as you want! Also, do you want to advance further? With the resources of my You Clan, helping you become an Archmage is not some impossible fantasy!”
“Spare me. I was her husband! She’s already dead. Do you still want to kill her husband?”
Knowing full well what outcome he faced, You Honghu still put up a last-ditch resistance. First, he tried threats, then temptations, then broke down in tears—a disgusting display of his true, ugly self.
“Scum! Trash!”
Li Yi’s face showed contempt. This so-called Heaven’s Pride before him cared nothing for others’ lives, yet was so terrified of dying himself. It was truly chilling.
“Please, I beg you, spare me! Spare me!”
You Honghu knelt, begging for mercy, tears and snot streaming down his face, devoid of any dignity.
“I am willing to spare you.”
Wang Sheng’s words made You Honghu freeze.
“Really? You’ll really spare me?” he probed.
Even a sliver of hope, he wouldn’t let go!
He was a Heaven’s Pride of the You Clan, with a limitless future. Countless riches and honors still awaited him quietly. How could he die like this?
As for dignity? What was dignity?
“I’m not like you. I am a man of my word.” As he spoke, Wang Sheng was calm and composed.
“Thank you! Thank you!” You Honghu kowtowed rapidly like pounding garlic. His ugly visage sent a chill of disgust through Li Yi.
“I certainly am willing to spare you. However… are they willing?”
“Them?”
You Honghu turned his head in stunned confusion. The four Evil Ghost Lords had shrunk to normal human size, eyeing him fiercely, their gazes full of greed and appetite.
Only then did he realize that his severe spiritual injury could no longer suppress the Chimei Wangliang. The current situation was the evil ghosts turning on their master!
“The power of others is, in the end, someone else’s. Besides, in this case, that ‘someone else’ is an Evil Ghost Lord… If you can control them, you are the king. If you cannot, you are their food!”
“Help! Save me!”
Terrified out of his wits, You Honghu tried to flee, but the Chimei Wangliang swarmed over him, tearing, biting, and devouring him piece by piece.
Being eaten by evil ghosts—this kind of pain was a hundred times more terrifying than death by a thousand cuts!
Screams mixed with fear and agony rang out incessantly.
Although he felt a sense of grim satisfaction, Li Yi also felt nauseated watching and quickly turned his head away.
The screams gradually grew hoarse and then cut off abruptly. The four figures of the Chimei Wangliang gave a vicious chuckle and then dissipated into smoke.
“Xuan’er… I have avenged you…”
Wang Sheng opened his mouth, wanting to utter some heroic declaration. His lips moved, but he only managed a bitter laugh and said quietly.
Two lines of hot tears streamed silently from the corners of his eyes.
Moved by the scene, Li Yi’s heart also felt a slight sourness.
“Xuan’er? You…”
Suddenly, a graceful figure, wearing a clear and pure smile, rose into the air from You Honghu’s mangled corpse.
She floated gently closer, reaching out a hand as if to wipe the tears from the corner of Wang Sheng’s eye.
But before she could touch him, her ethereal figure, like morning mist after rain, dissipated into nothing.
“Xuan’er, you don’t like me crying? Alright, I understand…” Wang Sheng’s eyes were red and swollen. He hastily wiped away his tears and laughed loudly. “Xuan’er, look! I’m laughing! I’m laughing heartily! Xuan’er… have a safe journey!”
Bowing respectfully, Li Yi also said earnestly, “Miss Xuan’er, have a safe journey!”
…
“Just what is this so-called ‘Main Course’?” With everything settled, Li Yi voiced the doubt in his heart.
“The Black Rope You Clan has a secret art called ‘Night Feast’! This art can devour the bloodline and soul of others, assimilating them into one’s own bloodline to strengthen one’s innate talents. ‘Main Course’ is the term for the person being devoured. After all, cannibalism is a taboo…”
“So that’s it.” Li Yi nodded.
“In reality, this art can only absorb about one-tenth or two-tenths of what it takes. Hmph, just for that mere fraction… Legend says the Black Rope You Clan has evil ghost blood. In their eyes, humans can serve as food.”
Li Yi couldn’t help but feel a chill, his face turning solemn.
He had almost become a “Main Course” himself. Naturally, he wouldn’t feel good about it.
“Catch!”
Li Yi, quick-eyed and dexterous, caught the item. Looking closely, the words “Myriad Array Collection” came into view.
“Myriad Array Collection?”
A surge of excitement warmed his heart. Li Yi could hardly wait to open it immediately and study the “Wheel of Six Paths” meticulously.
“Alright. My promise has been fulfilled.”
Wang Sheng clapped his hands lightly and said plainly.
“Wait, what will you do now?” Li Yi’s expression changed, and he quickly asked.
Killing a You Clan Heaven’s Pride was definitely no small matter!
Even though no one else was around, Mages always had all sorts of methods. Who knew if someone might discern clues from somewhere?
“Don’t worry!” Wang Sheng laughed freely and easily. With his great vengeance achieved, he seemed much brighter overall. “I am already a Superior Spell Seal. The world is vast; where can’t I go? I haven’t seen the famous mountains and great rivers yet, nor watched the tide rise on the sea. I plan to travel the world, to see all sorts of places.”
“Take care!”
“Alright. Let me send you back first!”
Wang Sheng laughed heartily, grabbed Li Yi, spread his light wings, and soared into the sky.