425 - Rebirth of a Star: Another Day, Another Drama

Chapter 425: Going All Out! Boom!!! A surge of murderous intent engulfed the man in the gray robe. Under the onslaught of the killing formation, he didn't even have time to scream before disintegrating into ashes. "Third Grandpa!" a furious shout echoed from afar, immediately followed by the descent of several powerful auras, all exuding the presence of Immortal Lords. Leading them was the current head of the Huo family, Huo Qian Xiong, who also happened to be the father of the eldest daughter of the Huo family, whom Ye Ling Long had slain. His eyes were bloodshot, and Ye Ling Long could feel the overwhelming killing intent emanating from him. "Ye Ling Long! At last, we meet. You truly... excel in your craft!" Huo Qian Xiong gritted his teeth, wishing he could tear Ye Ling Long apart. "Hmph! I've long heard of the Huo family's illustrious name!" Ye Ling Long retorted without hesitation, her ridicule stinging. Huo Qian Xiong's chest heaved with anger, the redness in his eyes intensifying. "Ye Ling Long, you first killed my daughter, and now you've slain so many of the Huo family's people as well as our ancestor. If I don't utterly destroy you today, I am not worthy of the Huo name!" As soon as he finished speaking, the elite forces and elders of the Huo family surrounded Ye Ling Long, leaving no escape. After consecutive battles, even with the aid of spiritual spring water from her space, Ye Ling Long could not fully recover her peak form. Huo Qian Xiong declared, "Ye Ling Long, today you will not escape!" Ye Ling Long retrieved the dragon-shaped seal in her hand. The voice of the Dragon Soul echoed in her mind, "There are too many people. Retreat into your space. Moreover, there's another hidden force behind them, likely an Immortal Emperor." Ye Ling Long had already planned to retreat into her space, which was why she had initially sent the puppets and Feng Li to take Zhou Guan Qing and Master Hai away. Yet, hearing the Dragon Soul's words, she couldn't help but tease, "You're a dragon, and a sovereign among dragons—a five-clawed golden dragon. How can you be so timid?" The Dragon Soul rolled its eyes, "So what if I'm a dragon? Right now, I’m just a dragon soul, okay? If you were at your full strength, together we might stand a chance. But in your current state, escaping is a victory." "Let's just make a quick exit," it couldn't help but add. Facing the restless Huo family and the looming threat of the unseen Immortal Emperor, Ye Ling Long grasped the Qianjun sword tightly, "We're definitely going to escape, but before that, let's make a bold move." In their mental dialogue, the Dragon Soul sensed Ye Ling Long's mischievous intent. "A bold move? How do you plan to do that?" ... "Attack! Capture her alive. I want her to wish she were dead!" At Huo Qian Xiong's command, the elites and elders of the Huo family closed in, ready to seize Ye Ling Long. To their surprise, their opponent stood unmoving, seemingly resigned to her fate. Worries crept into their hearts, for this woman had already slain four Immortal Lords in succession and then a quasi-Immortal Emperor. However, considering her weakened state, alongside their numbers, they felt emboldened. As they crowded in, Ye Ling Long suddenly sprang into action. An extreme chill spread from her, freezing everything in its wake. The freezing spread rapidly, and with the amplification from the Ice Phoenix Heart, in a blink, the feet and the ground of Huo family members were frozen together, binding them. "Do you think such petty tricks can hold us?" one sneered disdainfully. Though solid, the ice would only take a bit of effort to break free. Ye Ling Long did not show anger but instead smiled, causing a sense of foreboding in the man's heart. "I never claimed I wanted to stop you; I just need to buy some time." Neither Huo Qian Xiong nor the others understood her words. Yet, Ye Ling Long moved. Her hands formed seals at an incredible speed, leaving only afterimages. A vague image of a five-clawed golden dragon circled around her. Simultaneously, the dragon-shaped seal skyrocketed, expanding even larger than before. "Run!" someone from the Huo family cried out in panic, their faces drained of color. But with their feet frozen, escape was futile. Boom! The dragon seal crashed down, kicking up a massive cloud of dust. Huo Qian Xiong was blasted away, spitting blood despite his attempt to counteract. This strike depleted all the restored immortal power in Ye Ling Long's meridians. The exertion caused them to ache, and even tiny cracks appeared. "Ugh~" Ye Ling Long coughed blood, then willed the now shrunken dragon seal back into her space. The weak voice of the Dragon Soul sounded in her mind, "I'm going to take a nap. That move drained almost all my soul power." Ye Ling Long nodded, her gaze fixed on the enormous crater left by the dragon seal. Within the crater, Huo family members lay sprawled and lifeless. Only a few lucky ones survived, though incapacitated. Huo Qian Xiong struggled to stand, tears of blood streaking from his eyes. "It’s over," he muttered in despair. He knew the Huo family was ruined. Even if Ye Ling Long perished here today, the Huo family could never return to its former glory. Almost all of the Huo family's top forces were here, decimated single-handedly by Ye Ling Long. Without the power to protect their wealth, they were like fish on a chopping board, at the mercy of others. "I really underestimated you," said a voice as the space twisted. A middle-aged man in white robes, with a scholarly appearance, appeared before Ye Ling Long. His eyes were filled with intrigue as he regarded her. "Bai Li Ran, Senior Bai Li, I beg you, save the Huo family, please!" Huo Qian Xiong pleaded desperately upon seeing this man as if he were a savior. Yet, the man remained indifferent, kicking Huo Qian Xiong away without hesitation. "Useless fool, get lost." Ye Ling Long, highly alert, readied herself for any moment to retreat into her space. From this man, she sensed extreme danger. "So, you are the mysterious figure who thwarted me before?" Bai Li Ran inquired. A member of the Bai Li family, a renowned formation clan in the Immortal Domain, Bai Li Ran had descended to assist due to the Huo family’s tributes. Yet, he stumbled upon an unexpected delight. "What kind of person are you? To use Bai Li family's infuse-formation-into-body technique, and those eyes of yours..." Before he could continue, Ye Ling Long shifted her thoughts to enter her space. The scene began to transform, and as the spatial fluctuations enveloped her, Ye Ling Long believed she would appear in her space any second. Yet, she soon realized she remained exactly where she was.