novelzi Chapter 321 He’s Finally Here!
Chapter 321 He’s Finally Here!
Heartbreak Cliff isn’t actually a cliff but rather a desolate area adjacent to barren hills beyond the public cemetery. Located on the outskirts of the Imperial Capital, it used to be a chaotic burial mound years ago. With the heavy rain pouring down and it being deep into the night, one wouldn’t expect to see a soul here, let alone a ghost shadow.
Suddenly, a string of vehicles roared along the mountain road, one after another, and eventually stopped at a rocky area at the foot of the desolate hills.
The vehicles formed a line, but no one alighted, as they were all waiting for Ye Feng, sitting in the central black domestic car to get out — it was clear they were waiting for someone.
Ye Feng was seated in the back seat. Long Nannan originally wanted to sit at the back as well, but was sent by him to join Yu Feiyu instead.
Suddenly, a black shadow flashed by and silently appeared in the passenger seat.
She was dressed in black, her face covered with a black veil, and even her entire body emitted a faint black mist, obscuring her true appearance.
In fact, up until now, Ye Feng had no idea what the Shadow looked like, and he never inquired, after all, everyone has their secrets.
Xiao Chuanqi, in the driver’s seat, was curious. He had long heard that the Northern Border Hidden Army Commander was an extraordinary woman, but he had never seen or even met her. However, he didn’t look back, and instead got out of the car and walked away.
The Shadow spoke directly, "My lord, just as you predicted, under your ’luring the snake out of its hole’ strategy, Master Bu that serpent was finally drawn out. After injuring the snake, we intentionally did not kill it but let it go instead."
Ye Feng asked, "Where did the snake end up going?"
A wounded snake seeking to escape would naturally seek out what it considers a safe haven, which was precisely what Ye Feng wanted to find out; he needed to confirm who was pulling Master Bu’s strings from behind.
The Shadow unusually joked, "I presume, my Lord, you must have guessed that the snake would flee to the Great General’s Mansion, am I right?"
Ye Feng furrowed his brows and asked, "Is it not so?"
The Shadow let out a rare chuckle, a sound as pleasant as pear blossoms blooming, refreshing to the ear, akin to an ethereal echo, and said, "It went to a seemingly abandoned mansion outside the city."
Ye Feng grew even more curious, "An abandoned mansion outside the city? Whose mansion is it?"
"Ghost Mansion," replied the Shadow, then remained silent, knowing that her master must already understand.
That was already a very formidable force. The major families understood that ever since their involvement in the ambush at the Capital Region a year ago, this clash today was inevitable. The death of Zhang Yuan Cheng, the eldest grandson of the Zhang Family, was merely a catalyst that hastened the battle.
Suddenly, a black stretch car slowly entered the Zhang Family Residence. Patriarch Zhang stood up upon seeing this, a smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
"He has finally arrived!"
The visitor was dressed in black, his face also covered with a black cloth, rendering his true appearance indecipherable. Yet his tall and robust frame exuded an indescribable dominance.
"You’ve finally arrived," Patriarch Zhang personally went to greet him, his attitude carrying a hint of humble reverence.
The other high-ranking members of the major families grew curious upon seeing this, wondering who the visitor was to command such deferential respect from Patriarch Zhang, even though he was the Deputy Director of the Heaven Governance Division.
The visitor stood in the rainy night, not entering the Zhang Family’s great hall. The rain poured down on him, but it was repelled by an invisible barrier around him.
He suddenly gestured and said, "I will not take action this time, nor can I. However, I have brought you all the strength I could muster!"
Patriarch Zhang nodded and said, "Your special identity aside, with just your nod of approval, we will surely be victorious this time."
The visitor’s face was expressionless, his eyes incredibly sharp and cold, as he said, "Ten Divine Path Realm warriors, thirty Martial Kings, is that enough?"
"It’s enough. With ten Divine Path Realm warriors joining us, we are bound to win this battle!" Patriarch Zhang nodded.
"Then let us depart. I await your triumphant return. After tonight, if you can return, the Zhang Family’s position in the Imperial Capital will be unshakable!" Having said that, the man in black dove into the car and left.
"After tonight, the Zhang Family will rise as the new power in the Imperial Capital. Entering the Utility Pavilion in the future is within our grasp. Ye, you dared to kill my eldest grandson. The ambush a year ago failed to eliminate you, but tonight will be your end!"
After speaking, Patriarch Zhang waved a Great Hand, then got into his own car. The others followed suit and got into their vehicles, while the Divine Path Realm experts naturally did not take cars, disappearing into the night with a flicker of their forms.
"Heartbreak Cliff, it’s indeed a fitting place. Tonight, it shall be your burial ground, Northern King!"
Thinking this, the high-ranking members of the major Aristocratic Clan families, including the Zhang Family, watched as a dozen cars roared out of the Outer City, whistling toward Heartbreak Cliff in the outskirts.