Chapter Nine of the Wind and Moon Continent: Night Battle

"Were they escorted to Esnia by the Whirlwind Seventy-Two?"

Looking at the information in his hand, Yunaya subconsciously stroked his chin. The Whirlwind Seventy-Two's information immediately flashed through his mind; his astonishing memory was one of Yunaya's proudest achievements.

The Whirlwind Seventy-Two were a small mercenary group active in the three kingdoms of Fast, Yunyang, and Ludian. They were ranked neither high nor low in the mercenary rankings of their respective countries, at most in the upper-middle tier. There didn't seem to be any particularly outstanding members among them. Yet, they had managed to escort Ruji's caravan all the way to Esnia, which was enough to demonstrate their astonishing strength.

A caravan like Ruji's would attract considerable attention, whether for its wealth or its beauty. For many bandit groups on the continent, this caravan could satisfy their desires. The fact that Ruji and her companions had arrived in Esnia smoothly indicated that there were indeed capable individuals within the Whirlwind Seventy-Two. Their leader not only possessed superb martial arts skills but also a quick mind and meticulous planning.

"White-Haired Flying Tiger?!"

Yunaya's gaze fell on the unfamiliar name. According to mercenary custom, everyone had a lifelong nickname. In his memory, this wasn't the leader of the Whirlwind Seventy-Two Riders; this person seemed worth noting.

Yunaya picked up his pen and heavily underlined the name.

A figure appeared in the room, bowing respectfully, "Your Highness!"

"How is it?" Yunaya looked up, gazing at the man in exotic clothing before him. He now knew this clothing was ninja attire. This man belonged to the Oni-Ninja under Oni-Yan's command. Due to his outstanding performance, Yunaya had personally promoted him, allowing him to report directly to him.

"Mission accomplished!" The man's eyes gleamed. "We found the woman's whereabouts!"

"Good!" Yunaya stood up abruptly, his eyes shining brightly. He had been waiting for this news for days; now he could finally breathe a sigh of relief. His hand touched something on the table, and soon a man standing as straight as a javelin appeared in the room.

"Tell them to prepare to depart!" Yunaya's voice fell coldly.

"Yes, sir!" The man bowed slightly, then straightened up, his eyes flashing with a sharp, piercing light. He knew the meaning behind his lord's words; from this moment on, it was time for their force, deliberately concealed by their lord, to make its official debut.

"Take both of them with you!" Yunaya's eyes flashed with chilling killing intent. "This operation must be swift and decisive, resolving the issue as quickly as possible!"

"Them?!" The man's face twitched slightly. Even he, who remained unmoved despite being threatened by a blade, was shaken by those two words.

"That's right, them!" Yunaya's words flowed without hesitation. "I want those guys to know the consequences of opposing me!"

"Your Highness, won't this cause..." The man hesitated for a moment, then voiced his concerns.

"It's alright!" Yunaya sneered. "It's time to let them out and move around. Besides, with such a swift attack, there shouldn't be many people who can guess their identities. This will actually keep our opponents guessing and give them a headache."

"Yes!" The man bowed and withdrew. He knew that his lord was indeed extremely angry. Not only had he deployed their "Blood-Clad Team," but he had also ordered the deployment of two "Bloodthirsty Goddesses," who were listed as top secret. It could be said that he had issued the most terrifying kill order.

The man was not wrong at all. Yunaya was indeed burning with rage because he knew his current situation. Due to two recent blunders, he had lost a lot of points at this crucial moment in the struggle for the throne. Now he had to find a way to regain the initiative.

Yunaya had now determined that Gongsun Da Niang must have fallen into the hands of Gilimans, but he was struggling to find conclusive evidence and could not find the exact location. Therefore, he could only order all his spies to intensify their investigations, and even the Ghost Flame gang of Ghost Ninjas, whom he had just recruited, were all deployed. This group of demon ninjas from another land did indeed greatly enhance their intelligence-gathering abilities, which pleased Yunaya somewhat, indicating that his judgment and plans had yielded results.

Meanwhile, thanks to Rutuxian's outstanding performance, Ye Tianlong rapidly expanded his influence in Esnia, controlling all sorts of people from all walks of life. This made Yunaya both alarmed and wary, and he secretly regretted letting someone like Rutuxian slip through his fingers. However, he wasn't particularly concerned about the various figures under Ye Tianlong's control, because he believed that as long as he possessed powerful military force, these opportunistic individuals would eventually side with him.

Now, as expected, the Ghost Ninja had discovered Gongsun Da Niang's whereabouts. Yunaia naturally thought of using this opportunity to weaken Girimans's power. Attacking Girimans's Beppu would be the biggest blow, and since Beppu contained many shady things, Girimans would have no choice but to suffer in silence, hoping to get revenge later.

"Is Old Lu's intelligence accurate?" Ye Tianlong leaned against the wall, idly rubbing his boots on the ground.

Yuzhu and Cynthia, standing to the side, looked helpless at his question. They had never considered such things, always following Ye Tianlong's lead. They and the Goddess Warriors were currently hiding on the only road leading to Girimans's Beppu, in a house. Feixing and another Goddess Warrior were watching outside through the window.

The reason for this is this: Ye Tianlong felt that his side had suffered a loss in the fight with the two Killers that day. Always adhering to the principle of never suffering a loss, he naturally couldn't swallow this insult and had been looking for an opportunity to retaliate against those two annoying guys.

Following Ye Tianlong's instructions, Lu Tuxian naturally devoted himself to finding the whereabouts of the two Killers and conducting a comprehensive investigation and tracking of Chu Yue's delegation to determine their movements. After several days of observation and reconnaissance, Lu Tuxian carefully studied the intelligence and determined that Chu Yue's people were secretly contacting and communicating with the people of Gilimans, and that the two Killers had been frequently seen at Gilimans's villa in the past two days.

However, Lu Tuxian had no way of knowing what was going on inside Gilimans's villa, because the subdued Esnia thugs and local bullies had all been secretly and sternly warned by certain powerful figures not to approach this place or develop any interest in it. Therefore, Lu Tuxian was unable to obtain any further information or intelligence.

It must be said that Rutu Xian's organizational and work abilities are impeccable. He was able to dismantle and integrate a disorganized local gang, employing an efficient and secretive method to form a vast underground network spanning Esnia—this is already quite remarkable. However, his reach cannot extend into the upper echelons of society, at least not in the short term, as this requires significantly more time and effort.

Rutu Xian's ability to quickly reorganize Esnia's underground network is also due to the time and effort he had previously invested. Due to his social status and other factors, his understanding of Esnia's high society is limited, naturally preventing his organization from encompassing it in the short term.

Ye Tianlong, after receiving Rutu Xian's report, brought Yuzhu and the Goddess Warrior to ambush the arrival of the two killing gods. He was too lazy to concern himself with the affairs within Beppu; it was nothing more than the old tricks of collusion and mutual exploitation. As long as they didn't try anything with him, he'd let them fight it out.

"They're here!" Fei Xing's voice cheered everyone in the room.

Although some felt that such a sneak attack wasn't entirely honorable, these were all women who blindly followed Ye Tianlong's lead, so they wouldn't really raise any objections. Moreover, some of the goddess warriors, including Cynthia, found it quite interesting and exciting, looking eager to try it out.

Just as Ye Tianlong was about to rush to the window, Cynthia was already a step ahead of him, leaning close to Feixing and intently peering outside. Seeing this, Ye Tianlong had no choice but to go to another goddess warrior's side and look out from her.

Under the dim light, he indeed saw Gao Ju and Ai Xiaoxiao, the two killing gods, walking and talking as they walked. Judging from their direction, they seemed to be heading towards Beppu. The two looked animated, seemingly engrossed in their conversation.

Ye Tianlong glanced back at the goddess warrior beside him; tall and voluptuous, with a beautiful face, she was completely absorbed in looking outside. From the side, her fair and delicate face seemed sculpted, her high, elegant nose forming an infinitely beautiful line.

"Fia, get ready!" For some reason, Ye Tianlong suddenly had a bizarre urge to reach out and touch her, but he couldn't help but shake his head inwardly. Perhaps it was because they were about to face formidable enemies? In any case, he considered Gao Ju and Ai Xiaoxiao, those two killing gods, as among his most terrifying foes.

Fia responded and began organizing her equipment, and the other goddess warriors also started preparing. To ensure the success of the sneak attack, Ye Tianlong and the others had brought some magical aids.

Gao Ju and Ai Xiaoxiao were getting closer and closer; they could even hear each other's voices clearly. A high-pitched voice rang out from Ai Xiaoxiao: "Big brother, this time we must taste that little wench's wonderful flavor!"

Gao Ju said unhappily, "Little brother, all you know is women. Don't forget what Lord Wu instructed us to do!"

"Don't worry!" Ai Xiaoxiao replied, "I know what to do! It's just that the old butcher came in front of us bragging about how beautiful and wonderful that little wench is, as if he'd already tasted her."

Gao Ju chuckled, "To be honest, that little wench is really quite good. The other day, at the banquet that Gilmans hosted for Lord Wu, she showed her face, and my goodness, she was absolutely captivating!"

"Haha, big brother, you're like that too!" Ai Xiaoxiao scratched her head excitedly.

As the two were talking animatedly, suddenly a whooshing sound arose, and several white lights flashed by. Gao Ju and Ai Xiaoxiao were both seasoned experts, so their reactions were naturally swift. They immediately lowered their stance, stabilizing their position, ready to face any eventuality.

The reaction of the two assassins was perfectly correct and, under normal circumstances, most effective. Furthermore, both were highly skilled martial artists; once they established a defensive position, most sneak attacks would be futile. However, this time they miscalculated. Their attackers were no ordinary individuals; the well-prepared goddess warriors and dark clan experts quickly formed an impenetrable encirclement, trapping them inside.

Even more terrifying was the fact that Ye Tianlong and his companions used magic bullets containing dizziness, stun, and slowing magic. These were not ordinary items readily available on the market; they were top-quality artifacts personally crafted by Princess Qian at Ye Tianlong's request. The power of magic bullets made by a Grand Master like Ye Tianlong was several times greater than ordinary ones. Given that it was at Ye Tianlong's request, Princess Qian had put in tremendous effort, using the finest magical materials, making their power astonishing. By the

time Gao Ju and Ai Xiaoxiao realized something was amiss, they had already been affected. They felt their limbs weaken, and their strength had dwindled to only half its former level. It was too late to turn and run now. Even with all their skills, they couldn't break through the encirclement formed by the goddess warriors. The positions the goddess warriors occupied were carefully planned by Yu Fengwu and Cynthia to control their opponents with optimal effectiveness.

Laughing, Ye Tianlong, flanked by Yu Zhu and Cynthia, walked up to Gao Ju and Ai Xiaoxiao. Seeing his plan succeed, he naturally had reason to be happy.

"So it was you! How despicable!" Gao Ju gritted his teeth. "The dignified Governor of Fast East only knows how to do these underhanded things!"

"Because you don't deserve my heroic treatment!" Ye Tianlong said with a grin. "You have to use bear methods to deal with bears. When you attack others, do you always fight them honorably?"

Gao Ju and Ai Xiaoxiao were speechless. As veterans of the assassination world, using any means necessary to achieve their goals was only natural. But Ye Tianlong's words were too harsh; they couldn't swallow this insult.

"Alright, now I'll give you a chance. You can choose one of us. If any one of you can defeat that person, I'll let you go today!"

Ye Tianlong unexpectedly offered a condition that Gao Ju and Ai Xiaoxiao found hard to refuse. Although they felt like they were being toyed with, Gao Ju and Ai Xiaoxiao didn't care and immediately agreed.

"I choose you!" Gao Ju's face showed a heroic air. Without hesitation, he took a step forward and pointed at Ye Tianlong.

He had fought with all of these people before and naturally knew who the weakest was.

"Oh, you really know how to pick!" Ye Tianlong clapped his hands and walked towards Gao Ju, while Yu Zhu and Cynthia stood in place, on high alert. "It's an honor to be chosen by you!"

Looking at Ye Tianlong walking towards them, Gao Ju and Ai Xiaoxiao's faces showed solemn expressions. They slowly moved their feet and assumed a defensive stance, because they knew very well that in their current state, winning would not be an easy task.

"Don't worry, I won't kill you!" Ye Tianlong said with a smile, slowly drawing his sword from its hilt. The crimson blade gleamed dazzlingly in the dim light, sending chills down Gao Ju and Ai Xiaoxiao's spines.

Gao Ju and Ai Xiaoxiao exchanged a glance, both seeing the astonishment in each other's eyes. Ye Tianlong was wielding the ancient divine weapon, the "Blazing Fire Sword"—this was troublesome. With their current strength, they were no match for an ancient artifact. Ye Tianlong assumed

a horse stance, the sword pointing diagonally to the sky. As he channeled his true energy, it emitted a faint dragon's roar, and bursts of sword energy surged forth, causing the air to churn like a sudden heatwave. This performance surprised Gao Ju and Ai Xiaoxiao even more. His cultivation had progressed remarkably quickly; in just a few days, he was practically a completely different person.

With a soft shout, Ye Tianlong's figure flashed forward like lightning. Before the sword even arrived, a raging heatwave almost completely engulfed Gao Ju, and the intense energy could be felt within a seven-foot radius.

"Such intense sword energy!" Gao Ju's face showed surprise. Knowing he couldn't deflect the sword's edge, he could only dodge to the right to avoid the direct attack.

The sheer power of this attack surprised even Ye Tianlong himself. After spending these past few days with Wang Shi, he realized he had gained a great deal, and the Dragon Clan's True Yin energy from Long Ling'er had further enhanced his martial arts skills. But he hadn't expected to become this powerful. If he could absorb and fuse the dark power hidden within him, wouldn't he be able to join the ranks of top masters?

Just as he was rejoicing, he suddenly heard Gao Ju shout. His body curled up, and Ai Xiaoxiao, standing nearby, leaped into the air, her massive body pressing down heavily. Clearly, she intended to use her "Diamond Body Protection" technique to suppress Ye Tianlong's "Blazing Sword."

"I don't believe you can use the twelve layers of Diamond Body Protection!" Ye Tianlong sneered inwardly, neither dodging nor evading, and met the attack head-on in his original stance. The fact that his opponents would launch a joint attack was within Ye Tianlong's calculations. And his sword strike just now undoubtedly gave him even greater confidence in his martial arts skills.

With a resounding "thud," the Fiery Sword pierced Ai Xiaoxiao's left shoulder, as if striking leather. At the very moment of contact, Ai Xiaoxiao's body twisted slightly, placing her left shoulder directly onto the sword.

Ai Xiaoxiao roared, and Ye Tianlong's sword strike immediately faltered, the divine sword encountering immense resistance. Ai Xiaoxiao had actually used her own body as a weapon to lock Ye Tianlong's divine sword, creating a momentary opening in his stance. This was truly an unbelievable move, one that even Yu Zhu and Cynthia behind her hadn't anticipated.

In that very brief instant, Gao Ju spat out a beam of blood, filling the air with a nauseating stench. He shot towards Ye Tianlong like a meteor, his speed unparalleled. The moment the blood appeared, he had already broken through the air and arrived before Ye Tianlong.

At the same time, Ai Xiaoxiao also spat out a mouthful of blood, the droplets becoming harder than metal and stone, hovering towards Ye Tianlong's face. Her still-functioning hand struck towards Ye Tianlong's left rib.

"Possessed by a madman!" Cynthia and Yuzhu exclaimed simultaneously. They had underestimated these two killing gods. In their desperate struggle, they would resort to such a suicidal move, clearly intending to fight Ye Tianlong to the death. Amidst

the chaos, Yuzhu and Cynthia rushed forward first, followed by the other goddess warriors who leaped into the arena.

Ye Tianlong, trapped in a perilous situation, was also startled by Gao Ju and Ai Xiaoxiao's attack. The two killing gods coordinated perfectly, using such a deadly move in such a dire situation—something he hadn't expected. It seemed the title of killing god was indeed well-deserved.

At the critical moment, Ye Tianlong finally unleashed the full potential he had gained in martial arts during this period. He took a deep breath, channeling all his strength into his sword-wielding right hand. With a deep, resonant shake, the slender, fiery sword actually lifted Ai Xiaoxiao's mountain-like body into the air. Then, he shifted to the side, sheathing his sword and striking with his elbow.

With a resounding "bang," Ye Tianlong's right arm was struck with tremendous force. Gao Ju's outstretched leg landed squarely on his upper arm, a surge of intense heat rushing into his body, making him feel as if struck by lightning, half of his body immediately going numb.

Gao Ju didn't gain any advantage either. He had been forcibly recovering his strength using "Berserker Possession," and the counterattack from Ye Tianlong's true energy left him nearly exhausted. He flew backward with the force of the recoil, grabbing the flailing Ai Xiaoxiao in mid-air. With a sharp whistle, the two of them flew away through the gap between the goddess warriors.

It must be said that Gao Ju and Ai Xiaoxiao's move was quite clever. Under duress, they immediately devised such an escape plan, which was truly remarkable. They first feigned a desperate attempt to fight to the death, knowing that the goddess warriors surrounding them were most concerned about Ye Tianlong's safety. They created an aura of no return, luring the goddess warriors to rescue Ye Tianlong, and then escaped through the opening.

At this moment, Yu Zhu and the goddess warriors didn't even bother to get up and give chase. They rushed to Ye Tianlong's side, managing to support the swaying man. After a careful examination, Yu Zhu and Cynthia realized that Ye Tianlong was not seriously injured; he had simply exhausted his inner energy.

After Yu Zhu and Cynthia channeled their inner energy into him from both sides, Ye Tianlong regained his breath, panting heavily for a few moments. Suddenly, he looked in the direction where the two killing gods had disappeared and chuckled.

"These two brats actually dared to fight me to the death! They're in for it now!" Ye Tianlong hadn't originally intended to kill the two killing gods; he just wanted to teach them a lesson. He hadn't expected Gao Ju to pull this stunt, which resulted in them both being seriously injured. Using the "Berserker Possession" spell while one's power was restricted was extremely damaging to one's cultivation.

"Someone's coming!"

Yu Zhu's expression tightened; she sensed a terrifying aura emanating from the air. Cynthia also looked up, her gleaming eyes filled with alertness.

Just as they returned to their initial ambush position, they saw a group of masked men in blood-red armor rapidly passing by on the road. They stood in neat rows, each carrying a gleaming longsword, their killing intent soaring. The last group consisted of a man and two women. The man was completely clad in blood-red armor, with only his gleaming eyes visible. His armor was bizarre, seemingly intricately designed with various mechanisms inside; it was thick and heavy, resembling a small, mobile war machine.

In contrast, the two tall, voluptuous women beside him wore remarkably minimalist armor. They wore only breastplates that barely covered their nipples and hip armor that offered little protection for their private parts. It was hard to imagine how they could fight while wearing such armor.

"Where did these people come from? They look terrifying!" Yu Zhu muttered to herself only after they had completely disappeared into the night.

Ye Tianlong said weakly, "Judging from their identical standard military boots, these people must be connected to high-ranking figures in the military!" Everyone was greatly impressed; the man's ability to see this showed he was quite astute.

Cynthia hesitated and said, "Strange, why do those two women behind us feel so familiar?" The other goddess warriors nodded in agreement. They also found it unbelievable. They knew practically no one except Ye Tianlong's group, yet those two women gave them a stronger feeling than Ye Tianlong and his group. However, the evil aura emanating from them made them instinctively repel them.

"Looks like something big is going to happen tonight!" The man, who had just recovered some of his composure, began to conclude about the sudden event. Although everyone agreed with his words, it was all just empty talk. Just by looking at those people, they knew it couldn't be anything good. Who would be so bored as to wander the streets of Esnia dressed like that at night?

But Ye Tianlong's next words surprised everyone, "Let's follow them and see!"

Although it had nothing to do with them, driven by curiosity, the man insisted, and they secretly followed them. Actually, there was no need to follow them, because there were no other forks in the road; the end led to the Girimans's villa.

The Beppu personnel of Gilmans were attacked in their sleep, a relentless assault that descended upon them like a storm. Despite their meticulous precautions and formidable defenses, they were no match for the inhuman, but rather a horde of terrifying demons.

A man clad in sturdy, blood-red armor and two alluring, half-naked women led the charge, their advance unstoppable. The burly men in blood-red armor formed ranks, charging in orderly, crisscrossing attacks, leaving a trail of carnage in their wake. Within moments, the ground was littered with corpses. Finally, some of the more astute among them realized the dire situation and began to flee.

The thunderous attack was both effective and brutal; within the time it takes to burn an incense stick, not a single survivor remained. The intruders carried away their casualties, quickly retreating along the route they had come from. Everything was handled with meticulous care, demonstrating their highly trained professionalism.

Ye Tianlong and his group waited until these terrifying figures were completely out of sight before emerging from their hiding place. They had realized these mysterious figures were attacking the people of Gilmans, so they had adopted a bystander stance. This allowed them to witness the intruders' strength firsthand. Even Ye Tianlong himself wasn't confident he could withstand such a fierce attack if caught off guard.

Especially the figure clad in blood-red armor, seemingly covered in weapons, ready to unleash a terrifying attack at any moment—a veritable mobile fortress. The two alluring, half-naked women were even more terrifying; they were impervious to blades and spears, and every move they made could be fatal.

"Let's go too!" Ye Tianlong glanced at Cynthia, and the beautiful goddess warrior leader immediately understood, severing the heart meridian of a clever escapee from Beppu whom they had just captured for questioning. Shortly after they left, Jeff arrived with a large contingent of city guards.

After hearing Ye Tianlong's description, Yu Fengwu couldn't help but sigh. From various intelligence reports, she deduced that the missing Gongsun Da Niang had been captured and hidden in a separate residence by Gilmans, and she was preparing to rescue her. Now, who knew who Gongsun Da Niang would fall into next?

Ye Tianlong also felt deep regret. If he had known this would happen, he should have seized the opportunity to snatch Gongsun Da Niang back earlier, but he had missed his chance. Yu Fengwu, however, disagreed. She reasoned that Ye Tianlong's strength had been greatly depleted at that time, and forcing himself to intervene might not be a good thing.

Although they still didn't know who these terrifying assassins were, it at least involved Gilmans's secrets, and tomorrow, Esnia would surely be in turmoil.

But to his surprise, Esnia remained as calm as ever the next day. There was no news of last night's events, as if nothing had ever happened. Clearly, the incident had been suppressed by Jeff, or rather, Gilmans.

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