Li Ye felt an overwhelming sense of oppression as he looked at the Soul Devourer, as if he could smell the scent of death. At that moment, the long-dormant evil spirit in Li Ye's consciousness suddenly stretched lazily, its tone filled with disdain and mockery: "What a waste! You call this little trash a rival? Let me show you what true power is!"
In an instant, the evil spirit took control of Li Ye's consciousness. His aura changed dramatically, his eyes filled with an excited and cruel red light, stronger than that of the Soul Devourer. The Soul Devourer sensed this powerful presence and paused for a moment.
"Hahaha, now this is interesting!" Li Ye's voice became deep and wild, his movements even more rapid than before.
The Soul Devourer let out a piercing shriek and lunged at Li Ye. Li Ye sneered, dodging the Soul Devourer's claws with a swift movement, then countered with a sword strike aimed at the Soul Devourer's chest. The Soul Devourer roared in pain as a deep wound was inflicted, dark energy spilling out.
"Is that all you've got?" Li Ye's voice, under the evil spirit's control, was filled with contempt. He gave the Soul Devourer no chance to breathe, launching continuous attacks. The sword light flickered with intense killing intent, each strike accurately hitting the Soul Devourer's vital points.
The Soul Devourer refused to back down, swinging its massive claws in retaliation, each strike carrying a chilling aura of death. The battle was exceptionally fierce as they exchanged blows. Li Ye moved like lightning, his swordplay unpredictable, while the Soul Devourer relied on its massive size and strength to counterattack.
Li Ye grew more excited as the battle progressed, a manic smile spreading across his face. With each attack, he absorbed the dark energy from the Soul Devourer into his body; this energy transformed into even greater power within him, making his strikes more ferocious. The dark energy of the Soul Devourer was continuously absorbed by Li Ye, causing it to weaken gradually.
"Hahaha, come on! Bring it on!" Li Ye laughed wildly as sword light fell like a torrential storm, forcing the Soul Devourer to retreat step by step. The Soul Devourer's body was battered and torn apart, dark energy leaking out continuously, its roars growing weaker.
In the final strike, Li Ye concentrated all his strength into his sword tip and thrust it fiercely toward the Soul Devourer's head. The Soul Devourer let out a mournful scream as its head was pierced by the sword tip; dark energy surged wildly before its entire body turned into a cloud of black mist and completely dissipated into the air.
The Guardians watched in horror as they saw Li Ye's immense power and fled in all directions! They couldn't possibly fight back! If the Soul Devourer had turned into black mist, how could their flesh-and-blood bodies stand a chance? All they could think was one word: escape! Li Ye paid no attention to these fleeing Guardians.
Standing in place, Li Ye's wild laughter gradually subsided; the red light in his eyes still flickered ominously. The voice of the evil spirit echoed once more in his consciousness: "Did you see that? This is power!"
Specter watched Li Ye from the side, her eyes flashing with excitement. She felt the incomparably powerful force of the evil spirit radiating a dangerous aura. Such a master made her feel completely devoted.
Li Ye took a deep breath, gradually regaining his composure. He turned to Liu Fei, his eyes glinting with a bloodthirsty red light. "Liu Fei, your plan has already failed. Now it's time for you to pay the price!"
Liu Fei's face turned exceptionally pale as she realized she had underestimated Li Ye's strength. Gritting her teeth, she quickly cast a protective spell in an attempt to escape. However, Li Ye's sword was already closing in again, the fierce killing intent filling Liu Fei with immense fear.
"Want to escape? It's not that easy!" Li Ye said coldly, his figure flashing like a ghost in front of Liu Fei, the sword tip aimed directly at her throat.
At that critical moment, Liu Fei suddenly let out a piercing scream, her body erupting with a powerful force that knocked Li Ye back several steps. Seizing the opportunity, she turned and fled toward the backyard, moving with incredible speed.
Li Ye watched Liu Fei flee and sneered, "You won't get away today!" He turned to Specter and said, "Let's chase!" The two quickly pursued Liu Fei, determined to eliminate her completely.
Li Ye followed Liu Fei to a secluded riverside outside the city. The evil spirit still occupied Li Ye's body, its eyes glowing red with excitement as it said, "Why aren't you running anymore? Keep running! I really enjoy this cat-and-mouse game."
Liu Fei knew she could no longer escape. She turned to face Li Ye and sneered, "It seems I underestimated you. But do you really think you can easily kill me?"
Li Ye ignored her provocation, the red light in his eyes growing more intense. "Stop wasting time; prepare to die!"
Liu Fei took a deep breath and tried to calm herself. "Li Ye, do you know that I am not the enemy you think I am? Perhaps we can cooperate."
Li Ye stopped in his tracks and looked at her coldly. "What are you saying?"
Seeing him waver slightly, Liu Fei continued, "I am Liu Zhang's subordinate, acting under orders. Lord Liu holds significant power and oversees the entire Jiangnan Road. With your formidable strength, he would be very interested in you and might hope for your service."
Li Ye's expression became complex as he understood the darkness of the court. The evil spirit within him smirked slightly at Liu Fei and said, "Since you're Liu Zhang's subordinate, why not just kill a few people in prison? Why sacrifice innocent civilians outside?"
Liu Fei sighed, revealing a look of helplessness. "Those people are just a trivial cost. Moreover, only the Common People are in a panic. Then the court can step in and throw out a scapegoat, claiming our inaction was to avoid alarming the snake, all for the sake of the people. Won't these idiots be grateful to us? Lord Liu Zhang has a greater plan; he needs powerful forces to realize it. Li Ye, don't you understand that sometimes we must sacrifice a portion of people to save more?"
The evil spirit mocked with laughter in Li Ye's consciousness, yet it was still touched by Liu Fei's words. The evil spirit even somewhat agreed with Liu Fei, asking, "So what do you want me to do?"
A glint of cunning flashed in Liu Fei's eyes. "Join us and become Lord Liu Zhang's subordinate. With your strength, we can surely overthrow those who hinder us and establish a more powerful force. Lord Liu Zhang promises you high office and wealth, enjoying all the glory."
Li Ye coldly stared at her. "Why should I trust you?"
Liu Fei smiled slightly and took out a vial of potion from her bosom. "This is a potion that can enhance your power. As long as you take it, our contract will take effect. At that time, you'll realize we are truly on the same side."
Li Ye took the potion and examined it carefully but noticed the hidden sinister components were identical to the drug that controlled Yan Yuchen and Zhiruo. The evil spirit roared in his sea of consciousness, "Foolish woman, daring to toy with me!"
Li Ye's gaze instantly turned icy as he smashed the potion onto the ground and sneered, "Liu Fei, do you still want to deceive me? You're simply seeking your own death!"
Liu Fei's expression changed drastically as she realized her intentions had been exposed. She quickly stepped back, forming complex hand seals as her body began to undergo drastic changes. Her skin turned pale, her eyes became blood-red, sharp fangs appeared at the corners of her mouth, and her figure became even more alluring, exuding a powerful aura.
"Since you refuse my kindness, don't blame me for being rude!" Liu Fei's voice turned sharp and eerie, radiating an otherworldly malevolence.
Li Ye let out a cold laugh, his sword gleaming with a chilling light. "Then come! Let me see your true abilities!"
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