Chapter 271
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Gazing at the three men, Ye Wushuang’s voice was calm yet cold as she declared, “I want to see you three as you are now, and I want to remember you as you are now!”
“I want to etch this moment into my memory, so that in the future, those who have wronged you so grievously will pay! They will pay in full, and more!”
The three men exchanged glances, their eyes gathering a gleam of determination.
In the past, they had narrowly escaped death and could only hide themselves within the Qingyun Empire, secretly amassing strength. Even in their current pitiful state, they had to worry about being discovered and killed.
But now, their leader had returned!
Wang Pengyuan spoke up immediately, “Let me tell the story.”
“Over five hundred years ago, the Ye clan was at its zenith. Our leader told us that you had to leave, but that you would return one day.”
“We eighteen individuals each had our roles within the Ye clan, and we were also its protectors.”
“But… disaster struck in an instant.”
At this point, Wang Pengyuan seemed to be lost in the distant past, his fists clenched tightly, his whole body trembling uncontrollably.
“On that day, some of us were outside the clan, while others were within. Suddenly, a group of powerful warriors at the Tiangang realm burst into the Ye clan’s mansion.
“Moreover, the entire Ye clan was surrounded by an array, making escape impossible. Even worse, an invincible warrior beyond the Wanfa realm struck, killing the brothers Wang Ming and Wang Jing in an instant.
“The remaining eight of us prepared to lead the Ye clan members to escape in batches. Yun Tian, Cheng Wen and I managed to break through a corner of the array with over a hundred clan members, but we were still caught up by the pursuers…
“The three of us left our families to hold the rear, but we were still caught. Over a hundred Ye clan members were all killed, and the three of us were severely injured by a master of poison.
“But fortune favors the living. The three of us fled into the Qingtian Mountains and were swallowed by a fifth-stage spiritual beast. Those who were hunting us thought we were dead.
“However, that fifth-stage spiritual beast was killed by other spiritual beasts, and we three managed to survive. But over these five hundred years, the poison in our bodies has kept us from advancing in our cultivation. These scars have tormented us day and night.
“But we kept thinking of what you once said, that one day you would return with a new identity. We have been holding on because of that.
“Later, the three of us changed our identities…” At this point, Wang Pengyuan gave a self-mocking smile and said, “Actually, there was no need to change our identities. With our current appearance, no one could recognize us.”
“We established the Soul-Devouring Hall outside the capital and gradually grew stronger. Eventually, we entered the capital and renamed it the Dark Soul Palace, where we have taken root until today…”
At this point, Xu Wenyuan took over the story, “After we three returned, we learned…”
“On that night, among the ten Sky-Questioning Guards within the Ye clan, only the two of us survived…”
“Yu Ke, Su Shishuang, and the others who tried to break through with a group of Ye clan members were all killed without exception.”
“Nangong Yan and Nangong Qing, the siblings, were also killed, and the other four… they are all dead as well.”
Xu Wenyuan’s voice grew even more hoarse and sorrowful as he continued, “Later, we found out that among the eight Sky-Questioning Guards outside that night, Xu Wenxuan and Li Yunmo were also killed, and the other six… most likely… are all dead.”
At this point, Wang Pengyuan and Xu Wenyuan knelt on the ground.
“Leader, we have failed you. We could not protect the Ye clan. When danger came, we were completely unaware.”
Wang Pengyuan kowtowed repeatedly, “Leader, we have failed you.”
“Get up!”
At this moment, Ye Wushuang’s voice carried a hint of reprimand.
The three men knelt with their heads bowed, tears streaming down their faces uncontrollably.
“I said, get up!”
Ye Wushuang repeated, “This matter, how could it be your fault? The Ye clan’s downfall was caused by forces you could not possibly have withstood. This is not your fault!”
“But now… I… am back!”
