20demayo Chapter 1012 The Corpse Has Turned into a Zombie
Chapter 1012 The Corpse Has Turned into a Zombie
At the same time, as Ye Ying led everyone out of the main hall, Yan Jue and his men were blocking the entrance.
Yan Jue's head was smashed open, and blood was still seeping through the cloth covering his head. He had only saved Ye Ying's life because Ye Ying was his brother, yet Ye Ying had actually ambushed him.
Yan Jue said angrily, "I'm giving you another chance because you're my brother. Hand them over to me, or I'll kill you too."
Yan Jue was surrounded by men in black, who were waiting for his command to kill them all with their crossbow bolts.
Night Shadow stood in front, saying, "Yan Jue, your surname is Zhou, and your biological father is Zhou Bingyi. He died at the hands of Yan Dinghai. Our parents were also killed by Yan Dinghai. Don't be so stubborn."
Yan Jue wouldn't listen at all. "What do you think you are in the eyes of the royal family? You're nothing but a dog. They only use you as a weapon and a scapegoat. You're the one who's siding with the enemy. I advise you not to be so stubborn. Our parents were assassinated because they knew the royal family's secrets. If you step aside, I'll plead with your godfather for you. I know you've been deceived by them. Your godfather won't blame you."
Although Ye Ying doesn't remember how his parents died, he learned skills in the Hidden God Camp. Mr. Ge and his brothers treated him very well. Although they had a master-servant relationship with the Emperor, the Emperor never treated them as scapegoats.
He didn't care whether the late emperor had plotted to usurp the throne; all he knew was that the emperor couldn't fall into the hands of the Earthly Fiends Sect.
He pondered for a moment, then said coldly, "If you want to kill the Emperor and Empress, you'll have to get past me, Night Shadow, first."
Yan Jue said coldly, "Don't blame me for not showing brotherly affection when you see your parents in the afterlife. I gave you a chance. Ye Ying, you're not a man anymore anyway. Now I'll send you to see your parents."
Nightshade, prepared to die, stood in front of everyone, saying, "Your Majesty must take the Emperor away. In my next life, I will still be the Emperor's bodyguard."
Jiang Fenghua knew that Yan Jue would not refrain from firing his arrows for his sake, and that Ye Ying was also determined to save them even at the cost of her life. She said, "Ye Ying, wait a moment..."
Night Shadow leaped into the air, seemingly triggering some mechanism. Instantly, a mist enveloped the surroundings, obscuring everyone's view. Night Shadow had done nothing since arriving here; he had been dutifully investigating the Earthly Fiend Sect's map.
Through the mist, only Yan Ying's cold voice could be heard: "Release the arrows, kill without mercy."
In an instant, a rain of arrows came. Night Shadow desperately swung his sword, trying to block all the arrows with his body. He shouted, "Lord Xiao, take the Emperor and Empress out safely according to the route I told you."
The next moment, a man dressed in black drew a knife and held it to Yan Jue's neck. "Tell them to stop, or your head will be hanging on a tree to feed the crows."
Yan Ying didn't know when a woman had infiltrated the Earthly Fiend Sect, but he recognized her voice. "It's you."
Ao Xue brought the blade a little closer until Yan Ying felt beads of blood welling up from his neck, at which point he said, "Stop."
At this moment, Jiang Jinyan arrived with reinforcements, and the entire battlefield became chaotic and disorderly.
Jiang Jinyan began searching for Jiang Fenghua and the others, and Shangguan Li arrived with the Imperial Guards.
When Ao Xue heard the sound of reinforcements, her eyes were filled with only determination and ruthlessness. Without hesitation, she slit Yan Jue's throat with a knife. "This knife is what you owe Ye Ying. You are the one who ruined him into this state."
As death drew near, Yan Jue's eyes were filled with terror. He opened and closed his mouth repeatedly, regretting that he hadn't killed that damned woman back then.
Ao Xue knew that Yan Jue had killed many women, so regardless of whether he was Ye Ying's brother or not, he deserved to die.
As soon as Aoxue reached Yeying, she saw that he was riddled with arrows. She wanted to stop the bleeding, but there were too many arrows, and she didn't know where to stop it first. Her lips trembled as she cried out, "Yeying, I've come to save you! Why did you lie to me? You..."
She ripped off the black cloth covering Nightshade's face, revealing that his entire face was disfigured, covered in scabbed scars, and looked terrifying.
When Ye Ying heard her voice, he even wanted to hide. Seeing that Ao Xue had cried for him again, he was filled with guilt. "I'm sorry, I made you cry again. I once swore that I would never let you shed tears for me, but I have never kept my promise."
Ao Xue was heartbroken. "This time I must save you. Hold on, I'll take you back."
Ye Ying said, "Actually, I knew my body was already failing when I left Shengjing. I was just forcing myself to keep going. It's better to be relaxed now than to live like this. I don't blame Yan Jue. Maybe this is my fate."
He pulled a piece of cloth from the inside of his clothes and said, "Give this to Mr. Ge. There are some important things from the Earthly Fiend Sect inside."
Ao Xue had already killed Yan Jue. She said, "I don't want you to die. Come back with me."
"After leaving the capital, I thought a lot. I realized that I've always thought of you as my younger sister. After we die, you buried us next to my parents' graves. We weren't together as a family while we were alive, and I want to see them after we die." Ye Ying closed his eyes. He couldn't go back. If he lived, he would only harm Ao Xue.
He knew that Ao Xue's feelings for him weren't love, not the kind of love a woman has for a man. She was just used to being by his side, like a younger sister following her older brother.
"Night Shadow, wake up! Don't leave me!" Ao Xue cried her heart out.
The man in black was also in a bloodthirsty frenzy. Just as the man in black was about to slash at her, Shangguan Li arrived with his men and killed the man in black with a single blow.
He rushed to Aoxue and saw her collapse again. He felt a mix of emotions. Why was God so cruel to her, making her witness Night Shadow's death once more?
At that moment, Shangguan Li felt a gust of wind blow past his ear. He looked around and felt a strange sensation; it was Night Shadow.
He glanced at the corpse on the ground again, wondering if he was seeing things.
"Does Lord Shangguan like Aoxue?" He seemed to hear Ye Ying's voice again.
Shangguan Li said, "Yeying, come back. Aoxue has been very sad and needs you."
Ye Ying was injured by Yan Jue and could never be a man again. He said, "The only person who can make her happy is the one who truly loves her. I don't love her. There is a woman in my heart that I can't forget. She knows this woman, so she will never truly like me. My return can only make her unhappy."
Shangguan Li knew that Ye Ying had said these words to Ao Xue before, "I only know that she won't feel guilty or sad if you live. No matter who is in your heart, come back."
"Take Aoxue away from Xichuan quickly and don't come back. Go now." Night Shadow's voice came again.
Night Shadow had already disappeared into the mist, and Shangguan Li's words put his mind at ease.
Ao Xue, as if possessed, picked up the sword and began slashing at the people of the Di Sha Sect. That day, after she and the Empress got separated, she infiltrated the Di Sha Sect, and that's when she learned that Ye Ying was still alive.
Even though he was wrapped up tightly, she recognized him at a glance. From childhood to adulthood, she had regarded Ye Ying as her closest relative.
Shangguan Li did not stop her; instead, he stayed by her side, letting her vent her emotions and protecting her.
However, what they didn't know was that the assassins of the Earthly Fiend Sect were quietly changing. The dead members of the Earthly Fiend Sect had come back to life, and their eyes had changed, becoming bloodthirsty. They would bite anyone they saw, regardless of whether they were friend or foe, like zombies.
The dead Night Shadow suddenly stood up and slashed at Ao Xue.
Upon seeing this, Shangguan Li realized something was wrong; the dead had all turned into zombies. He quickly ordered, "All Imperial Guards, listen to my command and retreat immediately!"