Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

"Even if he ends up fighting with the people from the Saint Monk Temple, that will be their own private affair."

"I am hosting my honored guests, and they are settling their grudges. How can the blame for that fall on my head?"

Murong Dai sneered.

Hearing this, Hongyu Pill Venerable couldn't help but tremble with anger.

'In the end, doesn't Murong Dai just want Ye Chen to bow his head to her?'

Hongyu Pill Venerable never would have thought that the second-in-command of the Treasure Gathering Chamber of Commerce's Punishment Office could be so petty. Even now, she was still holding on to that minor friction with Ye Chen!

She had even gone so far as to invite experts from the Saint Monk Temple, Ye Chen's enemies, onto the ship!

"Commander Murong is right. Hongyu Pill Venerable, you are the number one Alchemist in the eastern part of our dynasty. How can you be so naive in your ways, just like a little girl?"

Just then, several more figures walked into the hall one after another.

The one in the lead was a thin old man leaning on a cane, looking as if a gust of wind could blow him over.

But upon seeing him, Lord Shakyamuni showed a respectful expression and said with a smile, "Elder Jingde, you've finally arrived!"

"I've long heard of Master Jingde's great name. It's an honor!" Murong Dai also stepped forward enthusiastically to welcome them.

"Ah, Commander Murong, you're too kind. For our operation on this tower ship, we will have to rely heavily on you."

Master Jingde waved his hand dismissively.

"Operation? What operation?"

Hongyu Pill Venerable froze.

Seeing another expert from the Saint Monk Temple—one that even Lord Shakyamuni had to treat with respect—enter the hall, the unease in her heart grew even stronger.

"The operation to assassinate Ye Chen, of course."

From behind Master Jingde, Mu Liuji's figure was revealed.

He flashed a smile at Hongyu Pill Venerable, and his simple words struck her heart like a thunderbolt!

"Assassinate... Ye Chen?"

Hongyu Pill Venerable never imagined they would state their purpose so bluntly.

Yet Murong Dai looked cheerful, as if she wasn't surprised at all!

"What is it?"

"Why does Hongyu Pill Venerable look so pale?"

"Could it be that you have some sort of secret relationship with that Ye Chen?"

Another person who had followed Master Jingde into the hall spoke up.

He looked middle-aged, but his hair was as white as snow. A light of worldly wisdom swirled in his murky eyes—clearly, he was another old monster!

Although she didn't recognize him, Hongyu Pill Venerable immediately realized that the white-haired, middle-aged man before her was yet another Divine Might Realm expert!

Master Jingde, Lord Shakyamuni, Mu Liuji, the white-haired middle-aged man...

Four Divine Might Realm experts had appeared here in succession.

The unease in Hongyu Pill Venerable's heart intensified. It was as if she could already foresee what was about to happen.

"Elder Xu Qianfeng, there's something you don't know."

"Hongyu Pill Venerable and that Ye Chen are indeed quite close."

Murong Dai explained with a radiant smile.

"Is that so..."

The Xu family's Supreme Elder, Xu Qianfeng, nodded. "That does make things a bit difficult. However, while I am unwilling to make an enemy of Hongyu Pill Venerable, that boy must die."

"Naturally."

Master Jingde said, "Even Hongyu Pill Venerable would probably be unwilling to oppose so many of our factions at once. Am I right, Hongyu Pill Venerable?"

Hongyu Pill Venerable's body went stiff, her hands and feet turning ice-cold. She stared at Master Jingde with a pale face, her pearly teeth biting her red lip, and said nothing.

"Alright, Hongyu Pill Venerable is still just a young girl, after all. We shouldn't pressure her."

Mu Liuji smiled and spoke in a rather gentlemanly manner.

"Hehe, I was merely joking with the Pill Venerable. How would I dare to actually pressure her?"

Master Jingde shook his head and chuckled.

They chatted and laughed cheerfully, the atmosphere harmonious. It was as if they weren't concerned about ganging up on Ye Chen at all.

After all, in their eyes, Ye Chen was already a turtle in a jar—he had absolutely no chance to resist.

It was useless even if he had a Divine Might Realm Great Power protecting him!

You see, they had a total of four Divine Might Realm experts here!

Mu Liuji, Lord Shakyamuni, and Xu Qianfeng were all at the Third Layer of the Divine Might Realm!

And Master Jingde was the strongest, his cultivation having reached the Fifth Layer of the Divine Might Realm!

With such a lineup, ten thousand meters up in the sky, how could a young man at the Peak of the Primordial Mansion Realm possibly escape this fatal calamity?

"Commander Murong, are you really just going to stand by and do nothing?"

Hongyu Pill Venerable asked, annoyed.

"What do you need me to do?"

Murong Dai sneered, "I've said it before. As long as that boy is willing to bow his head to me, our Treasure Gathering Chamber of Commerce can protect him on this journey."

"But he insisted on fighting to the bitter end, so he can't blame anyone else."

"Besides, don't make it sound like I'm the one targeting him!"

"Elder Jingde and the others weren't invited by me. They just wanted me to give them a ride!"

"I'm warmly receiving my honored guests. Is there anything wrong with that?"

Hearing this, Hongyu Pill Venerable was rendered speechless.

Even though everyone could see what Master Jingde and the others' purpose was for boarding this Cloud Mist Tower Ship.

But on the surface, at least, Murong Dai had done nothing wrong.

One was a Supreme Elder of the Saint Monk Temple, another was a great Saint Monk from the same temple.

One was a Celestial Tier assassin from the Valley of Death, and another was a Supreme Elder of the Xu family, a Sword Dao clan from Yuan Province.

With their statuses, they were indeed honored guests, worthy of the Treasure Gathering Chamber of Commerce's courteous treatment.

Therefore, Hongyu Pill Venerable couldn't really criticize her.

After all, no matter what Murong Dai was thinking, at least her superficial efforts were flawless.

"Alright, now we just need to wait for the Cloud Mist Tower Ship to stabilize its course at the highest point, and then we can make our move."

Master Jingde glanced at the rising sea of clouds outside the window and said casually.

"Indeed. Before that, let's just stay here and enjoy some fine tea."

Mu Liuji smiled faintly. Being quite impolite, he plopped himself down directly in Murong Dai's usual seat.

Murong Dai's brow furrowed slightly, but she didn't say much. She simply gave a light command, "Elder He, please come and serve tea to our honored guests."

Elder He, standing to the side, walked over with his forehead covered in cold sweat.

He had naturally seen everything that had just transpired.

'I've long disapproved of Murong Dai's actions. Not only did she force away a peerless prodigy, but now she's even brought wolves into our house, letting these Divine Might Realm experts deal with a mere youth!'

He had been thinking of quickly going to warn Ye Chen, but unexpectedly, it seemed Murong Dai had seen right through his intentions and called him out directly.

"These guests are all very distinguished. Before they leave, Elder He, you will stay here and entertain them properly."

Murong Dai glanced at He Daoyun and said with a beaming smile.