411 - Rebirth of a Star: Another Day, Another Drama
**Chapter 411: Orderly Deaths** Upon entering the stone chamber, the two individuals were quickly captivated by the celestial treasures, alchemical pills, and premium spirit stones scattered about the floor. These items, which could incite madness outside, were casually discarded here as if they were worthless. In an instant, a thought flashed through both of their minds: *It would be great if all of this belonged to me.* Humans are greedy by nature. If the other three weren't dead, they might not have entertained such desires. After all, with so many people around, monopolizing everything would require eliminating the other four, and they simply didn't have that kind of power. However, now that the other three were dead, it was just the two of them left, and Ye Linglong wasn't even a consideration. She, with her mere Immortal King stage and timid nature, was hardly a threat. As Ye Linglong approached, the two began their charade. She chose not to interfere, instead finding a spot to quietly watch the drama unfold. Initially, they merely probed each other, but soon, their true intentions surfaced. Words quickly turned to blows. Elder Ge's abilities were profound and unfathomable, but Dong Lang was no novice either. Their battle was chaotic and destructive, affecting some of the celestial herbs and treasures in the vicinity. Qian Jun watched with some concern. "Are you just going to let them fight like this? These are all your belongings." Ye Linglong replied calmly, "It's fine. They'll be done fighting soon." Indeed, both had already sustained significant injuries from the traps and mechanisms outside, so their battle ended with mutual exhaustion. The two collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath, unable to muster even a hint of their immortal energy. "Girl, do me a favor, kill him! If you do, we'll split these treasures evenly," Elder Ge quickly directed his plea toward Ye Linglong, sitting in a corner. At first glance, he aimed to use her to finish off Dong Lang. In his view, this little girl was so timid that she'd certainly follow his command if he offered some incentive. Whether he followed through or not was another matter entirely. Dong Lang's expression changed drastically. "Do you think this old fool is any better? If you kill me, you won't live after that. I swear by the Heavenly Dao that if you kill him, you can have six-tenths of these treasures!" Elder Ge scoffed, "Dong Lang, do you think she would still help you after how you treated her?" His words not only mocked Dong Lang but reminded Ye Linglong of what Dong Lang had done before. Dong Lang was anxious, "Old fool, do you think you're any better? This whole situation was your doing from the start. You probably planned to kill all of us!" "Fairness is evident to those with a conscience. You're the one greedy without bounds!" "You're no better, old fool!" Unable to fight physically, the two resorted to a heated argument. Ye Linglong watched their dog's conflict with a sneer, enjoying the spectacle. "Do I only have these two options?" Ye Linglong's voice interrupted the quarrel. Both turned to her in unison. The woman, normally meek and silent, now looked at them with a gaze full of mockery where once there was fear. "You..." Dong Lang found himself speechless, pointing at her. Ye Linglong stepped out from the shadows, her demeanor entirely transformed. While her face remained the same—plain and delicate—her straight back and dignified aura made her appearance insignificant compared to her presence, especially her eyes, startlingly bright and beautiful. Had Dong Lang seen this side of her earlier, he would never have underestimated her. "I'm sorry, neither option suits me. I choose a third," Ye Linglong said slowly, "which is: I'll kill you both." Her words, casually spoken, were filled with chilling intent. Ye Linglong completely shed her facade of weakness, revealing the predator beneath. She was never prey, but a dangerous hunter. Dong Lang froze, his mind coming to one conclusion: Today, he might truly meet his end. Yet, Elder Ge remained silent, head bowed, his face obscured. His silence was unusual. Ye Linglong noticed something amiss with the old man. "As expected of a cunning fox." With a murmur, she sharply lifted Qian Jun and slashed. With a 'thud,' a sword severed Elder Ge's arm, blood gushing forth. A small silver sphere fell from his severed hand—a complex, finely crafted hollow orb. "A Thunder Pattern Pearl, what a clever plan," Ye Linglong smirked. The Thunder Pattern Pearl, a product of the Thunder Pool, boasted great power, capable of unleashing formidable lightning with a single thought. It could even kill an Immortal Lord. The old man had planned to use it to catch her off guard. Scoffing at the idea, Ye Linglong recalled how she dared to channel lightning tribulations through her meridians for body refinement. The lightning from the Thunder Pool paled in comparison to a tribulation. Caught in his schemes, Elder Ge glared, ready to unleash curses with his remaining arm, but his words halted abruptly. Glaring, clutching his throat, he fell, his head separating from his body, rolling to Dong Lang's feet. Dong Lang: "..." So quickly? He hadn't even processed what happened before the old man was dead. After swiftly dispatching Elder Ge, Ye Linglong ensured there were no soul imprints left, instructing Qian Jun to watch for any escaping imprints. Qian Jun assured her that in the Middle Immortal Realm, a peak Immortal Lord was the zenith, as higher-level experts had mostly advanced to the Upper Immortal Realm. Soul imprints were typically used for safeguarding one's household descendants. As expected, after a moment, no soul imprint emerged. Ye Linglong approached Dong Lang with her sword. Powerless, Dong Lang—driven by survival instinct—begged, "Spare me! Let me live, and all my treasures are yours. I have other locations, too..." Before he finished, his words ceased. Eyes wide, his head fell, landing near Elder Ge's, perfectly aligned. Their deaths were indeed orderly. "Clap, clap!" In the eerie silence of the stone chamber, a sudden applause punctuated the air.