Chapter 65
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Chapter 65: Explosive News
No one could understand Zhang Yang’s deep-seated feelings toward arrogant and conceited people.
The most helpless and painful moment of his life was when Xue Feishuang was forced to commit suicide by Mu Shaoyang, the Seventh Prince. That scene was forever etched into his mind—a nightmare he could never forget.
Mu Shaoyang, the Seventh Prince, treated human life as worthless and looked down on all beneath him with cold arrogance. His demeanor and actions had been carved into Zhang Yang’s very bones, seared into his soul.
From that moment on, Zhang Yang developed an uncontrollable killing intent toward that kind of arrogance.
The second person who awakened that same feeling was Qiu Lingshui.
He could have killed her, but his overwhelming desire to end her had sent her flying beyond the control of the Vast Forest, allowing her to survive.
The third, unexpectedly, was Bing Yuyan.
Even though he had already suspected her identity, when she coldly slapped Yuluan, his killing intent flared uncontrollably. He had wanted to kill her, but Yuluan had intervened, leaving the outcome unresolved.
Since they now shared the same battlefield, Zhang Yang turned his focus to wearing down her arrogance, her conceit, and that prideful disdain for human life.
This was why Zhang Yang took every opportunity to strike at her pride, to force her into submission—right down to making her call him "Master."
No matter how high and mighty a goddess she thought herself to be, it didn’t matter to him.
Of course, this was something Zhang Yang kept hidden deep inside. No one else knew it, and he never voiced it aloud.
He simply acted according to his own convictions.
Whether this special killing intent would continue to accumulate within him, Zhang Yang himself did not know. But what he did know was that, once he faced the Seventh Prince again, all that repressed, violent fury would inevitably erupt.
Bing Yuyan likely never would have guessed that when they first met, Zhang Yang had genuinely wanted to kill her.
Now, she wanted to bite him to death, yet was forced to sincerely thank him—a complex emotion she suppressed, focusing instead on the Ice Spirit Holy Sword.
She still needed time to fully master the sword.
At present, she was using a secret technique from the Ice and Snow Divine Palace to earn the sword’s recognition.
In truth, even though she had never wielded the Ice and Snow Holy Sword five hundred years ago, she had long worked to gain the Ice Spirit Holy Sword’s acknowledgment. Now, with that foundation, full recognition would not take long.
Once the sword accepted her, she gently caressed its blade, her stunning beauty illuminated by a radiant smile.
The holy sword shimmered with a soft glow, enhancing her elegance even more.
“I will take you to conquer the Southern Region,” Bing Yuyan whispered. “Once I become a saint, I will bring you to experience the supreme path of the vast world.”
The Ice Spirit Holy Sword quivered lightly in response.
She lovingly stroked the sword for a long while before finally sheathing it and securing it on her back.
In that moment, she radiated majesty and brilliance, like the very embodiment of sunlight.
But the moment her gaze landed on Zhang Yang, the sunshine vanished, replaced by a faint grinding of her teeth.
Exactly the effect Zhang Yang wanted. As long as he was around, she would never again have the chance to act arrogantly.
“Let’s go.”
He took the lead.
Bing Yuyan did not move.
Zhang Yang turned around, looking at her with curiosity.
Biting her rosy lips with her pearly teeth, Bing Yuyan resembled a hesitant young girl, struggling to make a decision. After a long pause, she clenched her teeth, closed her eyes, and bravely shouted, “Master, Master, Master, Master…”
She called out thirty times in one breath.
When she finished, she glared fiercely at Zhang Yang and coldly said, “Thirty times. That should cover the next thirty days, right?”
Zhang Yang was momentarily stunned. He had not expected her to actually go through with it.
Still, he understood that a high and mighty goddess like her would never lower her head all at once; it had to happen gradually.
After walking just a few steps, Bing Yuyan stopped again.
“What now?” Zhang Yang asked.
Bing Yuyan drew the Ice Spirit Holy Sword and stared at him for a moment. Realizing she couldn’t win in a fight, she instead held the sword to her neck and declared harshly, “You are not allowed to tell a third person about this. If anyone else finds out, I… I’ll die right in front of you!”
“Do you really want to die?” Zhang Yang asked calmly.
Bing Yuyan stomped her foot. “Will you promise not to tell?”
“Fine, I promise,” Zhang Yang replied.
Only then did Bing Yuyan breathe a sigh of relief, unaware that Ghost King Youye already knew.
Afterward, Bing Yuyan took the lead.
With the Ice Spirit Holy Sword in hand, her confidence soared.
The forbidden laws around the Ghostly Divine Platform and the Demon Sword Forbidden Area were still active, but they posed little threat to her now. With the holy sword’s power, she easily handled them.
The two did not waste any time and soon reached the surface.
Yuluan, Yuan Tong, Feng Daoer, Shuang Jianer, and the Ice and Snow Divine Guards were already waiting.
Compared to the others, Yuluan and Yuan Tong remained relaxed, even taking the time to comfort the group.
Feng Daoer and Shuang Jianer, despite knowing Zhang Yang’s strength, still felt uneasy. Having personally witnessed the fall of both the Cangmang Sacred Land and the Ice and Snow Divine Palace, they carried a deep, lingering fear of the Ghostly Divine Platform and the Demon Sword Forbidden Area.
Only when Zhang Yang and Bing Yuyan reappeared did their anxious hearts finally settle.
Upon seeing the Ice Spirit Holy Sword, they immediately knelt on the ground and shouted excitedly, “The holy sword has returned! The divine palace will rise again!”
At that moment, Bing Yuyan radiated brilliance, resembling a fairy descending to earth, her beauty captivating everyone.
As she breathed in the fresh air, she felt the invigorating flow of life, as if she had been reborn.
Her innate goddess aura returned in full force.
Even though Yuluan had already seen her earlier, she was still entranced by her beauty—she was simply too stunning.
If the women were in awe, the men were even more so.
Only Zhang Yang had witnessed her true nature—the little woman who was clever and loud, who played tricks, lost her temper, and went a bit crazy.
Unfortunately, the others would never see that side of her. They could only marvel at her breathtaking elegance.
Zhang Yang broke the moment. “The current situation is that the Seventh Prince is about to lead an army against us. That will be the decisive battle. There will definitely be powerful experts who won’t enter the Vast Forest but will fight outside. They’ve probably already gauged our strength and will send what they believe are overwhelming forces. So, I suggest everyone from the Ice and Snow Divine Palace remain hidden for now and wait to deliver a lethal blow when the battle begins.”
Bing Yuyan’s beautiful eyes sparkled. Without hesitation, she replied, “I completely agree!”
Zhang Yang knew exactly why she was so eager. It meant she wouldn’t have to see him for a while.
“Just stay hidden in Wolf God Mountain,” he said.
Wolf God Mountain was near Howling Wolf Palace. Due to its unique terrain, very few people ventured there.
To avoid detection, they decided to disperse and move separately.
Bing Yuyan even rallied the women together to chase Zhang Yang away, appointing Yuluan to lead them.
Meanwhile, Yuan Tong and Zhang Yang left with the Ice and Snow Divine Guards, splitting into groups of more than ten.
Upon reaching Wolf God Mountain, Zhang Yang made sure they were all settled and specifically instructed them to avoid being seen before he left.
Afterward, he and Yuan Tong returned to Howling Wolf Palace in triumph.
They had brought back a trove of treasures from the Ice and Snow Divine Palace, enough to greatly enhance the strength of everyone in Howling Wolf Palace.
In particular, the boundless artifact set had the potential to elevate experts like Li Kunhai and Lang Yaozu, enabling them to contend with the formidable enemies that lay ahead.
Everyone was filled with excitement.
Just as they reached the outskirts of Howling Wolf Palace, they noticed a large crowd gathered in a circle, watching a commotion.
The Bull and Bird Battle was still going on.
Unlike when they had left, when it had been an even match, the purple-eyed thunder bird was now cheating, commanding over a hundred purple-eyed spirit birds to surround the Ironback Blue Bull.
Zhang Yang considered stepping in but decided against it. Skirmishes like these were valuable training opportunities.
Once back inside Howling Wolf Palace, news of the boundless artifact set spread quickly. When they learned it had come from the once-dreaded Ghost King Guards, Li Kunhai and the others were ecstatic.
As they began sorting through the treasures, Lang Xiaotian burst in, nearly tripping over himself as he shouted, “Wolf King! Bad news! The headquarters of the Divine Forbidden Gate has been wiped out by the Seventh Prince and the Demon Slayer Team!”
