Super God Grandmaster
Chapter 1286 - 1286 1272 See Again

Chapter 1286: Chapter 1272: See Again Chapter 1286: Chapter 1272: See Again Wan Liyun ultimately heeded Nangong Yao’s advice and retreated. The first siege ended in failure.

They had underestimated Su Zhanze. The Dragon Slayer Sword was indeed more formidable than they had expected. Although Ye Chen had offered his help, they still failed. Now, what to do? How to breach the city?

Unconsciously, the afternoon arrived.

Having received nods from both Wan Liyun and Qin Tuoluo, Nangong Yao gave the order to pull back.

Nangong Yao and his people hadn’t expected the task to be so arduous.

Ye Chen too withdrew.

Ouyang Yue’s ships docked, and during the two days at sea, she had come to terms with the news of Shao Hengjiang’s death. Throughout this time, Guo Yuyun had stayed by her side, constantly comforting her.

It was only upon disembarking that they learned of the failed assault on Paper Kite City just now from those who had retreated.

Ye Chen found a coconut tree to nap under.

The Black Demonic Spirit hurried over with some food in hand. Now in charge of the food even though reluctant, he had no choice with the Red Demonic Spirit absent. It fell upon him to take responsibility.

Upon arrival, the Black Demonic Spirit said, “Ouyang Yue and Guo Yuqing are here.”

Ye Chen wasn’t overly excited, merely nodding slightly in acknowledgment.

“What, you’re not going to take a look? She could be your future wife.”

The Black Demonic Spirit was still in the dark about Ye Chen and Ouyang Yue’s lack of involvement. Taking the water skin, he guzzled down several mouthfuls, seemingly deep in thought.

“Shouldn’t you be a bit more proactive, go and comfort her?”

Ye Chen, unsure of how to offer solace, said, “I really don’t know how to comfort people. You go have a look. I want some peace to myself.”

He was always like this, seeking solitude and contemplation when faced with issues.

“If you don’t go, why should I?”

“Maybe Ah Ya has come,” Ye Chen suggested.

Hearing this, the Black Demonic Spirit’s eyes gleamed with anticipation.

“Hurry over then. If they’re looking for me, just say I’m here.”

The Black Demonic Spirit left the food behind and walked away, still doubtful.

Clashing with Su Zhanze was truly exhausting; no, it was more like running for his life all morning that wore him down.

He pondered the defeat. How would the people of the thirty-six islands deal with the Immortal City Sect next? They were bound to send an Evil Spirit to counter Su Zhanze.

Given the current circumstances, they couldn’t contend with Su Zhanze without using an Evil Spirit. No one would likely object to Wan Liyun doing so, as long as he assured that the Evil Spirit wouldn’t go rogue.

Ye Chen mused over what to do when the time came.

Having witnessed the power of an Evil Spirit, he recognized its unparalleled strength. If coordinated well, they stood a chance, but if the Evil Spirit went mad and lost control, it would be no different from a rabid dog.

The critical issue was whether it could be controlled.

The Black Demonic Spirit ran towards the seashore and encountered Guo Yuyun and Ouyang Yue among others, yet Ah Ya was nowhere to be seen. Coming over, he inquired about Ah Ya’s whereabouts.

Ouyang, aware of the Black Demonic Spirit’s ulterior motives, didn’t respond but retorted, “Where’s the Monkey?” puzzled why only he had come over.

“Just finished a fight this morning and is resting by the Coconut Grove,” the Black Demonic Spirit pointed out.

Ouyang Yue headed straight for the Coconut Grove.

“Hey, did Ah Ya come out with you?”

Guo Yuqing, who was walking behind, called back, “She’s on the boat behind us.”

The Black Demonic Spirit, excited, hastened towards the direction of the ships.

Before Ouyang Yue could get far, Nangong Yao came over; he had just learned of her arrival.

“Uncle Master, I already know,” Ouyang Yue said.

“I was responsible for your father’s protection, and I failed,” Nangong Yao admitted.

This response instantly touched a nerve in Ouyang Yue, causing her eyes to redden involuntarily as she asked, “What’s the situation now?”

“The Dragon Slayer Sword’s power is overwhelming. Together with Ye Chen, we were no match. They have taken control of Paper Kite City. Although we outnumber them, we haven’t found a way to breach the city yet,” Nangong Yao replied.

“None of you got hurt, right?” Ouyang Yue asked, concerned. She had intended to look for Ye Chen but was caught up talking to Nangong Yao.

Wan Liyun, approaching them, said, “But we have come up with a plan.”

“You’ve found a way?” Ouyang Yue was significantly more interested.

“Su Zhanze’s Dragon Slayer Sword is formidable, but we are on our own turf. By tomorrow, we should have a way to deal with him.”

“You must be talking about the Evil Spirit,” Ouyang Yue stated, as she had already heard about it upon docking.

Wan Liyun nodded and added, “The Evil Spirit will arrive by tomorrow.”

Song Xizhi had been following Guo Yuqing, trailing behind, but when Ouyang Yue ran into Nangong Yao and started to converse, Song Xizhi turned around to find Guo Yuqing gone, presumably to find Ye Chen.

Ye Chen had slept for nearly half an hour.

“Have you fallen asleep?”

Opening his eyes, Ye Chen realized someone was beside him.

It was none other than Guo Yuyun. He looked around but saw neither Ouyang Yue nor Song Xizhi.

“She ran into Nangong Yao and needs to discuss something with him.”

“Why haven’t you left yet?”

This sentence was truly heartbreaking, causing Guo Yuyun to lower her head, but she really wanted to know what was going on, as she couldn’t believe Su Zhanze would be so ruthless. Not wanting to discuss why she hadn’t left, she asked, “Did Su Zhanze really do it?”

Ye Chen took a sip of water.

“I heard that last night Su Zhanze wrote a letter to Nangong Yao, claiming that he didn’t do it, but that it was Longhun and Ren Haotian who were responsible.”

Ye Chen nodded slightly.

“I also heard that this morning you suggested to Nangong Yao that he should hold off and clarify whether the incident at Taiping Island was really Su Zhanze’s doing,” said Guo Yuyun.

Looking at Guo Yuyun’s anxious expression, Ye Chen said, “You don’t need to worry about this matter. If it wasn’t him, I will definitely find out.”

“From your words, you suspect that it wasn’t Su Zhanze’s doing?”

Ye Chen knew that this girl wouldn’t be satisfied until she got to the bottom of things, which he could understand. After all, that man was her brother-in-law, even if Guo Yuqing and Su Zhanze had parted ways.

“It’s just a suspicion, I haven’t found any evidence yet.”

“I heard that tomorrow, they are planning to summon the Evil Spirit to attack,” Guo Yuyun said with a worried face. “Su Zhanze shouldn’t be capable of doing such a thing, wiping out Lion Head Island, killing Ouyang Yue’s biological father. Do you think he would do such a thing?”

“I’m not his wife, how am I supposed to know if he would do such a thing? Some people will stop at nothing to get the Sacred Spirit Stone.”

Hearing this, Guo Yuyun sensed an underlying message and said, “Are you suggesting that I should ask my sister?”

“Just kidding.”

Guo Yuyun glared at Ye Chen, then looked out towards the sea.

Ye Chen knew she was anxious and couldn’t help but find it amusing. He said with a smile, “Don’t worry, by tomorrow, I should be able to clear up whether he did it or not.”

Seeing Ye Chen’s confident demeanor, Guo Yuyun felt perplexed and said, “Tomorrow, you will understand?”

“When have my words ever been unreliable?”

“I heard that tomorrow, they are going to release the Evil Spirit to attack Paper Kite City.”

“I know.”

“So how are you going to find out by tomorrow?”

“The working of fate is not to be revealed.”

“I think you’re just being mysterious on purpose.”

“Perhaps. Is your injury better?”

Not expecting him to show concern, she replied, “I won’t die.”

Clearly feeling aggrieved.

She still liked to lose her temper.

“Do you really have a way to clear things up?” Guo Yuyun asked, somewhat disbelieving.

Ye Chen indeed had a way, but he couldn’t tell her because it would be dangerous, and he didn’t want her to worry.

“But I do know that tomorrow, they will summon the Evil Spirit to assault the city.”

“I know.”

“So are you going to clear things up before the attack tomorrow, or after?” Guo Yuyun still looked skeptical.

Seeing her impatience, Ye Chen continued to amuse himself and said, “After the attack.”

“But the Evil Spirit is going to attack Paper Kite City, and by then, who knows how many people will die.”

But Ye Chen knew that he would have to rely on the Evil Spirit for a chance at success. Tomorrow would be a gamble, a risky venture, for without reaching the extreme, no one would believe him. He said, “You should stop worrying about these things. Where’s your pretty boy?”

“You’re the pretty boy!”

Ye Chen laughed, not expecting her to stand up for her future husband, and said, “Yeah, I’m the pretty boy.”

“Su Zhanze shouldn’t be that kind of person. He might really desire the Sacred Spirit Stone, but he shouldn’t be so cruel, to kill so many people. Anyway, I wouldn’t have thought so.”

“You might find there’s a lot you haven’t thought of. Even if this wasn’t done by Su Zhanze, he’s still quite ruthless,” Ye Chen remarked.

Guo Yuyun looked at Ye Chen, not understanding the implications of his words, and said, “What do you mean?”

“This morning I heard something about Su Zhanze being ruthless. I’m not sure if you want to hear it.”

Guo Yuyun looked at Ye Chen, unsure whether to believe it or not.

“I found out from Guan Xun, but I believe it’s true, although you might not be aware of it.” Ye Chen relayed the details he had learned from Guan Xun to Guo Yuyun without omitting anything.

Guo Yuyun listened as if in a daze, eyes wide with shock, and said, “You’re saying, someone anonymously claimed that the incident with Fang Ziren succumbing to demonic affliction, leaving Ren Xiongbei unable to clear his name even by jumping into the Yellow River, was Su Zhanze’s doing.”

“I can’t find any flaws in the story, the letter was very well analyzed, as if the writer had seen it with their own eyes. Besides, Xiang Zi has become Su Zhanze’s trusted aide, and he used to be under Ren Xiongbei.”

Guo Yuyun shook her head, still somewhat incredulous after hearing it all, and said, “Is Su Zhanze really such a person?”

“I don’t know, but this information is likely true.”

“Then who anonymously released this message?”

“It was probably Ren Haotian.”