Supreme Cultivation Master

"Certainly. However, one cup contains Soft Bone Powder and the other contains Love Potion. Both are renowned drugs from your Divine Land. You should think this through carefully," the Dark Night Demon Queen said.

Of course, she knew Ye Fan’s body was immune to all poisons, which was precisely why she chose these two concoctions. They seemed like poisons, but they were not. They would not kill a person instantly, but they could render someone helpless in a short amount of time.

"Don’t drink it! She’ll kill you if you do!"

"I owe you so much. This time, I can’t owe you again!" Luo Yazhi and Su Qingxue cried out.

However, the Dark Night Demon Queen simply said, "It seems I need you two to be a little quieter."

She promptly gagged Luo Yazhi and Su Qingxue. The two women could no longer speak, but tears streamed down their faces.

Although this was a place of extreme danger, it was also a place where true feelings were tested. Ye Fan had once said he would give everything for the women he loved. They had not believed him before, but now, they had no doubt. Ye Fan truly kept his word.

With that, Ye Fan downed both cups of wine. Everything was set in stone. The two women despaired, while the Dark Night Demon Queen began to laugh, her laughter filled with arrogance.

After drinking both cups, Ye Fan felt his body go limp. He was unable to summon the power stored within him. One could only imagine how awful it felt, but this was exactly what the Dark Night Demon Queen had intended.

She struck with lightning speed. Her graceful figure moved toward Ye Fan like a blooming rose—a beauty so stunning it was suffocating.

However, Ye Fan dared not underestimate her. His face was deathly pale and his head spun, a wave of drowsiness washing over him. He only moved to defend himself when the Dark Night Demon Queen was right upon him.

Her strength was undeniable. Even at his peak, Ye Fan was not confident he could defeat her, let alone in his current state. His dizziness, compounded by her disorienting movements, brought him to the brink of collapse. In their first exchange, he was sent flying, crashing hard onto the ground.

He struggled to his feet, but the Dark Night Demon Queen had no intention of letting him go and attacked again. Ye Fan could only defend passively, barely managing to fight back, but even that was an immense struggle. The Dark Night Demon Queen locked her legs around his neck. Then, with a forceful twist, she sent him flying again.

The two women were frantic with worry. They desperately wanted to help Ye Fan, but they lacked the strength and could barely even protect themselves.

This is humiliating. If she really wanted to kill me, she could have done it instantly. Instead, she insists on this torture. The pain is unbearable.

He was once again sent flying by a punch from the Dark Night Demon Queen.

This time, he did not even have the strength to get up. The Dark Night Demon Queen walked over and crouched in front of him. She grabbed a fistful of his hair, yanked his head back, and sneered, "Is this your true strength? How disappointing."

True strength, my ass! I ought to curse you and your entire lineage! I’ve been drugged with Soft Bone Powder and Love Potion and am being tortured both physically and mentally. If this still counts as my "true strength," then my title as the foremost of the seven Kings is a complete joke!

Gasping for breath, Ye Fan said, "Don’t you think you’re being a little despicable?"

"Despicable?" the Dark Night Demon Queen scoffed. "When it comes to being despicable, I’m no match for you."

The Dark Night Demon Queen then produced a dagger. It was the Demon Queen’s dagger—exquisitely beautiful, yet terrifying enough to make one’s blood run cold.

She said to Ye Fan, "Aren’t you a notorious womanizer? They say you’re the greatest playboy among the seven Kings. Well, today I’m going to put an end to that reputation and make sure you’ll never be a playboy again!"

Ye Fan felt an icy chill in a certain part of his body. She’s going to destroy my dignity as a man! I have to stall for time!

He said to the Dark Night Demon Queen, "Have we met before?"

Even though I’m just stalling, I feel like I’ve met her before, but the memory is hazy.

The Dark Night Demon Queen replied, "We’ve done more than just meet."

"Then at least let me die knowing why," Ye Fan said. "What exactly did I do to offend you?"

I don’t remember ever offending her. Why is she so intent on torturing me?

The Dark Night Demon Queen said, "You don’t need to know, and I won’t tell you. As for death? You wish. I won’t let you die so easily!"

In the next instant, she plunged the dagger into the very spot Ye Fan used to channel his power.

"AHHH!"

Ye Fan let out a bloodcurdling scream. For a Martial Artist, a wound in that location was not fatal, but it made it impossible to circulate any power for a short time.

"Still trying to stall for time? Did you really think I was that foolish?" the Dark Night Demon Queen mocked. "What right do you have to stall now?"

A bleak feeling washed over Ye Fan, but he did not fall into despair. He said, "You’ve won. Now, I’m at your mercy."

"You’re the one who said it." Just as the Dark Night Demon Queen was about to act, she suddenly seized Ye Fan by the throat. "Speak! What’s your hidden trump card?"

Seeing his calm demeanor, she knew he must have a backup plan. It was a woman’s intuition.

Ye Fan replied, "You’re only realizing it now? I’m afraid it’s too late."

Just then, the sounds of fighting erupted from outside.

The Dark Night Demon Queen sneered, "Do you think your organization in Jiangning is any match for me? Their timing is perfect. I can get rid of all of you at once!"

Suddenly, she sensed a presence behind her. She spun around instantly, only to see that the two women had been freed.

Ye Fan burst into wild laughter.

It was Zhan Xiong. He had clashed with the Dark Night Demon Queen once before, but they had only exchanged a single blow before parting ways. Coincidentally, Zhan Xiong had just arrived in Jiangning to discuss a collaboration with Ye Fan, who had then called him for help.

Zhan Xiong rushed over, and not a moment too soon. If he had been any later, Ye Fan would have been in real danger. I wouldn’t have died, but this kind of torture... it’s more than anyone should have to bear.

Zhan Xiong spoke, "Our last exchange was too brief. This time, I’d like to witness the Demon Queen’s true power. I hope you won’t disappoint me."

Ye Fan chimed in, "You’re finished! Let’s see you try to escape now!"

"Escape?" The Dark Night Demon Queen sneered, her beautiful face completely devoid of fear. "You still don’t seem to understand. So what if you found a powerful ally? You’re still in my hands! If anyone is going to die, it will be you first!"

A cold sweat broke out on Ye Fan’s brow. How could I have forgotten the most important detail? This isn’t going according to plan! He was beyond tears and on the verge of despair. Zhan Xiong, you should have rescued me first! But it’s too late now.

Struggling, he managed to say, "You may have me under your control, but if I die, you won’t leave the Divine Land alive!"

"Is that you admitting defeat?" the Dark Night Demon Queen chuckled.

Zhan Xiong interjected, "Release him, and I will let you leave."

Ye Fan could not be allowed to die. His death would be an irreparable loss to the Divine Land. Otherwise, Zhan Xiong would never have intervened to save him.