Cui Sheng’s lips curved into a faint smile as he watched Ye Yu’s “panicked” expression.

Just as he had guessed—some gods only learn fear when the blade is already at their throat.

However, based on what Ye Yu had said, Cui Yanshui had been away and had yet to return?

So... was she truly dead or not?

One had to understand—there was a fundamental difference between a Cui family with Cui Yanshui and one without her.

According to the investigation by the Extreme Moon Pavilion, she indeed had the potential to reach the Divine Sovereign Realm.

A true prodigy, worthy of cultivation and investment.

Yet Cui Sheng did not ask Ye Yu that question.

Because from the latter’s flustered expression, it was clear he knew nothing.

Forget it. Better to take the Cui family first.

After reaching that conclusion, Cui Sheng spoke softly, “If you want to live, you must demonstrate your value. Can you represent the Cui family now?”

Ye Yu nodded. “No problem. For the past decades, I’ve been handling the Cui family’s affairs. These branch families are all very obedient. As long as you can resolve the Xuanling Sect crisis, I can persuade them to join the Extreme Moon Pavilion.”

Cui Sheng stepped forward and placed a hand on Ye Yu’s shoulder.

“Those who understand the times tend to live long lives. You’ve made the right choice. I’ll handle the Xuanling Sect. In three days, I’ll arrange for people from the Extreme Moon Pavilion to take over the entire Cui family.”

With those words, Cui Sheng’s figure vanished without a trace.

Since Ye Yu had already agreed to merge the Cui family into the Extreme Moon Pavilion, Cui Sheng naturally had to act.

As for whether Ye Yu might go back on his word afterward?

Cui Sheng had never worried about such things.

Because in his eyes, compared to the Xuanling Sect, Ye Yu should fear the Extreme Moon Pavilion even more.

However, what Cui Sheng did not know was that at the same time, on the only route the Xuanling Sect would take toward the Cui family—

Cui Wantao of the Cui family branch was waiting there.

As he watched the vast army of the God Clan advancing from the Xuanling Sect, cold sweat soaked his back.

But recalling Ye Yu’s instructions, he forcibly suppressed the fear in his heart, standing alone with a recording stone clenched tightly in his hand.

It did not take long for the Xuanling Sect’s forces to notice him.

They immediately went on alert. At the rear, within a massive divine vessel, Ling Tai sat in the central position, watching Cui Wantao with interest.

“So the Cui family truly has no one left? Sending a mere late-stage Heavenly God Realm cultivator to his death?”

At these words, the Xuanling Sect’s gods burst into laughter.

At the same time, it revealed something.

This boy from the Cui family really had come alone. There were no ambushes nearby.

Looking to die, was he? In that case, they might as well grant his wish.

Two Xuanling Sect gods {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} immediately stepped forward, preparing to kill Cui Wantao.

But he showed no fear at all. Raising the recording stone high, he shouted, “I have come under orders from Acting Family Head Ye. He has something to say to you!”

Hearing this, Ling Tai raised a hand at once, stopping the two advancing gods.

With a flick of his will, the recording stone in Cui Wantao’s hand turned into a streak of light and flew into Ling Tai’s grasp.

To be honest, even now, Ling Tai could not forget that move Ye Yu had used back then.

So whenever that name was mentioned, he would unconsciously sit up straighter.

And at this moment, he was truly curious—at a time like this, what exactly did Ye Yu want to say?

Was it a plea for mercy?

Or a domineering declaration of war?

With a trace of doubt, Ling Tai began to channel divine power into the recording stone.

The next instant, a projection appeared.

It was none other than Ye Yu.

He sat calmly in the seat of the head of the Cui family.

“Xuanling Sect—Ling Tai, was it? Our Cui family has already entered a deep cooperation with the Extreme Moon Pavilion. If you want to make a move against us, you’ll have to get past them first!”

He let out a cold laugh.

“Trash. You’ll never guess why the Extreme Moon Pavilion has allied with our Cui family. Fine, I’ll show you some mercy and tell you. Cui Sheng of our Cui family branch now holds a high position within the Extreme Moon Pavilion. He was in seclusion before, which is why our family suffered such a calamity. But now that he’s come out, everything will be different.”

“Come. Take a good look!”

As soon as Ye Yu finished speaking, the scene shifted to the ancestral hall of the Cui family.

Cui Sheng was kneeling on both knees, eyes filled with tears, shouting loudly, “In this life, I will devote everything to annihilating the entire Xuanling Sect!”

At that point, the projection vanished.

Cui Wantao’s heart was pounding.

Because the Cui Sheng in that image had been nothing more than an illusion he created.

Would Ling Tai see through it?

Fortunately, Ling Tai did not consider that possibility at all. After a brief moment of thought, he waved over a divine attendant and ordered him to investigate Cui Sheng’s background.

And sure enough, they found something.

Cui Sheng belonged to the main branch of the Cui family. Millions of years ago, his father had committed an offense, and the entire family was expelled.

Later, through a twist of fate, Cui Sheng entered the Extreme Moon Pavilion, found a great mentor, and his strength surged.

He was now the head of the Enforcement Hall of the Extreme Moon Pavilion.

Hearing this information, Ling Tai narrowed his eyes slightly.

A former branch member of the Cui family—his lineage once erased due to his father’s mistakes.

Now that the family was in trouble, calling him back and restoring his lineage was not impossible.

“Heh. Putting on the skin of the Extreme Moon Pavilion and thinking you can scare me?”

“Ridiculous.”

Ling Tai crushed the recording stone in his hand and said coldly, “Boy from the Cui family, go back and deliver a message to your acting family head. Don’t think that hiding behind the Extreme Moon Pavilion will keep you safe. Stay in the Cui family and wash your necks clean. We’re coming.”

Cui Wantao steadied himself and replied in a clear voice, “Before I came, Acting Family Head Ye specifically instructed me to tell you this. You won’t even make it to the Cui family this time—because our Cui family’s prodigy, Cui Sheng, will intercept and kill you along the way. He personally promised this to the family head, and the family head believes he has the ability!”

At these words, the gods of the Xuanling Sect instantly erupted.

“Arrogant!”

“Insolent brat, how dare you!”

“You’re courting death!”

...

Facing the furious crowd, Cui Wantao’s expression remained calm, though his heart was in turmoil.

Ling Tai raised a hand, silencing everyone.

“You. Go back and tell Ye Yu—I will go find him right now. And I don’t believe that a mere Cui Sheng can stop the Xuanling Sect. If he dares to appear, I’ll make sure he dies here. My word!”

Cui Wantao left.

He departed decisively, satisfied with the answer he had obtained.

Meanwhile, every member of the Xuanling Sect burned with rage.

They could hardly wait to reach the Cui family and tear everyone there to pieces.

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