CHAPTER 542: CHAPTER 0461 DIVINE PUNISHMENT LEADER

Upon hearing Bai Wan’er’s question, Ye Qingfeng touched his nose and did not answer.

Under normal circumstances, he wouldn’t mind going to the party, but now, he really didn’t want to see Bei Yinyao.

"You seem to really like Bei Yinyao?"

Ye Qingfeng said with some curiosity.

"Of course!" Bai Wan’er replied straightforwardly, "Bei Yinyao has only debuted for a little over two years, yet she has already entered the ranks of top singers. Moreover, from the beginning until now, she hasn’t been involved in any scandals. Bei Yinyao is so beautiful, treats her fans kindly, and not only that, she has topped album sales for two years in a row, reputed as the youngest diva, her fame rivaling those longtime stars!"

"I love listening to every song of hers, and now I almost only listen to her. Xiao Xue is even more fond of her and has set her heart on becoming a popular diva like her in the future!"

Bai Wan’er counted off on her fingers, enthusiastically recounting Bei Yinyao’s accomplishments.

"You really know a lot about her!"

Ye Qingfeng was surprised that Bai Wan’er was a fan; he hadn’t noticed at all in everyday life.

"Nowadays, how many young people aren’t familiar with Bei Yinyao?" Bai Wan’er pouted, "Of course, you’re an exception."

"It’s quite strange, actually. At the start of every concert, Bei Yinyao always sings a song called ’I’m Waiting for Someone.’ It’s said that this song is written for a very important person in her life, and every time I listen to it, I feel like crying. The lyrics are really touching."

"’I’m Waiting for Someone’?"

Ye Qingfeng had a peculiar expression and did not offer any opinion.

"By the way, you haven’t told me yet, are you coming to the party tonight?" Bai Wan’er stared at Ye Qingfeng with hopeful eyes, "You said you considered me a friend, and I’m inviting you to go with me. You wouldn’t refuse, would you?"

Bai Wan’er looked eagerly at him, and Ye Qingfeng, not wanting to dampen her spirits, eventually nodded.

"Alright, let’s go together tonight then!"

Bai Wan’er lit up with joy, "Really? That’s great, I was just hoping to get Bei Yinyao’s autograph, though I’m not sure if I’ll get the chance."

"Didn’t you say she treats her fans kindly? It should be fine, right!"

Ye Qingfeng looked indifferent, and if Bei Yinyao’s fans saw Ye Qingfeng’s expression right now, they might surround him.

"Oh, right!" Bai Wan’er suddenly said, "Both my parents are out today, and I don’t want to eat outside. How about I buy some groceries later and cook at your place, is that okay?"

She blushed, realizing this was probably her most embarrassing moment ever.

She had always been seen as an ice queen, aloof by nature, and for over a decade, she hadn’t gotten close to any boy. But with Ye Qingfeng, she now shamelessly clung to him.

But she had no regrets; she knew if she didn’t take the initiative, Ye Qingfeng would forever regard her only as a friend.

Hearing Bai Wan’er’s request, Ye Qingfeng looked surprised.

He could guarantee that a few days ago, he could have easily said something to make Bai Wan’er leave, but now he considered Bai Wan’er a friend, and he couldn’t bring himself to say those harsh words.

After a few seconds of silence, he spread his hands, helplessly saying, "Okay, but let me make it clear, I’m not responsible for cooking, just eating. Whatever you decide to make, you do it yourself!"

"Great!" Bai Wan’er was overjoyed, not expecting Ye Qingfeng to agree so readily.

...

A dim underground corridor, at the end of the corridor was a vast basement.

In the center of the basement was a gigantic brazier, its surroundings suffused with bright red, as if soaked in countless amounts of blood.

Dark red flames blazed fiercely above the brazier, exuding an unsettling aura. Around the brazier, a group of people clad in dark red robes chanted devoutly, appearing to worship the brazier as their deity.

Opposite the brazier stood a high platform resembling an altar, with a Golden Dragon Chair positioned in the center, where sat a person in a black robe.

The face of the person in the black robe was obscured, the entire body shrouded within the black robe, hidden in darkness, seemingly impervious to even the firelight.

"Leader, there’s an urgent situation to report!"

At this moment, a man ran in from the outside, looking flustered and somewhat fearful.

"What has you so panicked?"

The voice of the person in the black robe seemed to come from the Nine Heavens, or perhaps it was just beside them.

The newly arrived man knelt respectfully below the Golden Dragon Chair, clasping his fists to the black-robed figure, "Reporting to the leader, Zongheng Two Elders are dead!"

"What?"

The person in the black robe abruptly stood up from the chair, a terrifying aura instantly erupted, even suppressing the raging flames to some extent.

His voice was piercingly sharp, harming the eardrums.

Down below, the crowd also looked up in horror, utterly shocked.

Who were the Zongheng Two Elders? They were top experts within their organization, with individual strength ranking among the top ten internally, and their combined power possibly reaching the top three, surpassed only by the leader and the Great Protector. How could they be dead?

"What happened?"

The voice of the black-robed person turned low and hoarse, making it hard to discern age or gender.

The man dared not hide anything, speaking in a strained voice, "It was... Ye Jiujie who killed them!"

"Wow!"

This statement caused an uproar below, even the black-robed figure paused for a moment.

"The Invincible War God?"

He murmured lightly, then gently sat back down on the chair.

The crowd exchanged looks of shock and horror.

The Invincible War God Ye Jiujie, this name had spread far and wide, sweeping through the Chinese Martial Arts World in just a few days, ranking first on the Hua Xia Hidden Dragon List, overshadowing Yu Yaosheng and others.

Even overseas, they were familiar with this name. The death of the Zongheng Two Elders at the hands of this person was something they did not doubt.

All eyes were on the person in the black robe, their leader, as everyone awaited his decision.

However, no one thought the leader would immediately depart for Huaxia to take revenge. After all, the Invincible War God’s combat strength was unparalleled, and despite their confidence in the leader, they didn’t believe he could contend with Ye Jiujie.

The black-robed figure remained silent for a long time before waving a hand, signaling the man to withdraw.

The man tactfully retreated, not daring to ask further, leaving only the black-robed figure seated in silence on the chair.

"Ye Jiujie?"

His palm, hidden within his sleeve, suddenly clenched tightly, the joints creaking.

"To kill key members of my organization, this vendetta I will never forget!" he murmured to himself, "Once the patriarch returns and helps me master the Supreme Blood Demon Technique, I will ensure you have no place for burial."

Killing intent radiated from him, a glimpse of blood-red could be seen within his sleeve, thick like blood.

Behind him stood a massive stele, with two conspicuous red characters engraved upon it.

Divine Punishment!