Chapter 455 - 212: Betrayal
Chapter 455: Chapter 212: Betrayal
The newcomer was, of course, Yu Yaoguang.
Ever since hearing that trouble was following Fang Shuwen, Yu Yaoguang had grown restless in Yuqing Pavilion.
In truth, she had been worried sick ever since Fang Shuwen set off for the Northern Domain.
But that little rascal left without sending a single word back.
She wasn’t worried about his safety; she had absolute confidence in Fang Shuwen.
But confidence couldn’t soothe the torment of longing.
Meanwhile, she had to remain and oversee Yuqing Pavilion. As the Sect Leader of Yuqing Pavilion, she was well aware of her duties.
Fortunately, even though she couldn’t see Fang Shuwen, news of his exploits in the Northern Domain eventually made its way back to her.
She heard how he had showcased his incredible power in Anyue City and awed the gathered heroes on Celestial Martial Peak.
She felt a secret pride, but it only made her miss him more.
Thankfully, after that, a steady stream of news about Fang Shuwen’s activities in the Northern Domain followed.
When word finally arrived that he had crushed the Sword God Palace and killed Ye Wufeng, Yu Yaoguang could no longer bear it. She sent a letter to Xiao Ruofeng, asking him to wait at the border and see if Fang Shuwen needed backup.
Fang Shuwen had made enemies of the entire Northern Domain. Even though his reputation for being invincible had spread, there was no guarantee that someone wouldn’t hold a grudge and try to pull some trick in the shadows.
Besides providing backup, she wanted, more than anything, to know if Fang Shuwen was truly unharmed after so many consecutive battles.
She just hadn’t expected that not only was her young man perfectly fine, but he was also only telling her the good news.
In his letters back to her, he only spoke of romance and scenery, not mentioning a single word of the dangers he faced.
It wasn’t until she read Xiao Ruofeng’s letter that she learned the truth. While no one from the Northern Domain had dared to move against him, someone from the Central Domain had been tailing him the entire time.
After that, how could Yu Yaoguang possibly sit still? Besides, she finally had a perfectly legitimate reason to go find her young lover.
Once the movements of Night Rain Tower were exposed, Yu Yaoguang, the Grand Sect Leader of Yuqing Pavilion, flew into a rage.
After some analysis, she suspected they might set up an ambush in Wangchuan Gorge. She immediately sent letters to Flying Star Hall and Taixu Dao, intending to unite the three great sects and give this mysterious organization from the Central Domain a taste of the Eastern Domain’s power.
On the surface, it was to prevent people from the Central Domain from running rampant in the Eastern Domain.
In reality, it was to back up Fang Shuwen. It was unthinkable that her man could be bullied by others now that he was back in the Eastern Domain.
Unfortunately, despite their haste, they were still a step too slow.
By the time they arrived, although nearly a thousand disciples of Night Rain Tower were still alive, the first thing that met their eyes was an overwhelming number of corpses.
Bodies littered the ground amidst a scene of utter devastation.
Yu Yaoguang’s luck was pretty good; she managed to intercept Mo Wen.
Mo Wen had been trying to escape when he ran headlong into her group. He subconsciously tried to break through, only to be pinned to the spot by a single move from Yu Yaoguang—the Yuqing Divine Finger.
He was completely stunned.
’This Eastern Domain is just ridiculous...’ he thought. ’Besides Fang Shuwen, that Human World Demon God, how is it that even a random woman I run into has such profound Martial Arts?’
As she drew closer, Yu Yaoguang’s gaze immediately fell upon Fang Shuwen, standing proudly amidst a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, clad in a crimson-soaked robe.
Although she desperately wanted to rush over and embrace him, Yu Yaoguang ultimately suppressed the impulse. Instead, she tossed over the "gift" she had handily wrapped up on the way.
Hearing Fang Shuwen’s "Well done," Yu Yaoguang was both amused and secretly pleased.
But when she looked around at the surroundings, she couldn’t help but draw in a sharp breath.
Blood mixed with the rain, covering the entire ground. The downpour didn’t wash the blood away; it only spread the crimson stain, making the scene even more horrific.
It was like a sea of blood!
Countless bodies seemed to bob and sink within it.
’Just how many people did Fang Shuwen kill before I arrived?’
Yu Yaoguang looked at Fang Shuwen.
"Are you tired?"
Fang Shuwen was taken aback. For a moment, he didn’t know how to respond.
After witnessing such bloody scenes, some had called him cold and heartless. Others said he killed without batting an eye, or that he was a Demon God reincarnated... This was the first time anyone had ever asked if he was tired after a slaughter.
He shook his head.
"Not tired."
"Right, you’re strong as an ox..."
Yu Yaoguang’s thoughts seemed to drift elsewhere.
Fang Shuwen glanced around. ’This woman, she just says whatever comes to mind.’
Seeing his expression, Yu Yaoguang knew exactly what he was thinking. She gave a triumphant little smile and said:
"Alright, you can rest now. We’ll handle the rest."
Fang Shuwen glanced around at the ongoing battle, the air filled with shouts and screams.
The members of Night Rain Tower were trying to flee, their will to fight completely gone.
In contrast, the people from Flying Star Hall, Taixu Dao, and Yuqing Pavilion had sky-high morale, making the battle completely one-sided.
Seeing this, Fang Shuwen nodded.
"Alright. Make sure not a single one gets away."
"Don’t worry."
Yu Yaoguang looked toward the Night Rain Tower disciples. Her phoenix eyes, which had been full of tender affection just a moment ago, instantly turned glacial with killing intent.
"I’ll make sure not a single one of them escapes."
With that, she leaped into the air and joined the fray.
Fang Shuwen watched for a moment, knowing that although the slaughter wasn’t over, the outcome was already decided.
He then turned his gaze to Mo Wen on the ground and thought for a moment.
"Based on everyone’s individual characteristics, I’m guessing you must be the Hall Master of the Frost Descent Hall?"
Hearing this, Mo Wen didn’t deny it. As if resigned to his fate, he nodded.
"Not the Frost Descent Hall. It’s the Cold Frost Hall. I am Mo Wen, Hall Master of the Cold Frost Hall."
"In Night Rain Tower, the Cold Frost Hall is responsible for intelligence?"