Chapter 999: Save Your Farts for When You Go Home

Everyone stared at the speaker. Ye Mo's heart sank; it was a Nascent Soul Stage Three cultivator. He had two Nascent Soul Stage One cultivators on his side, but even if they defeated this one, Yang Hai could send more.

Though aware he'd killed the five cultivators, Ye Mo wouldn't admit it. He stated, "Many are watching, including Yang Hai representatives. I don't understand how you saw me kill your people. Am I responsible for them being caught in a Nascent Soul divine tribulation they chose to enter?"

The Nascent Soul cultivator, newly arrived and unaware of the details beyond the deaths, frowned and questioned his two Golden Core cultivators. They, under the watchful eyes of the assembled crowd, dared not lie.

After their account, the Nascent Soul cultivator coldly addressed Ye Mo: "So, you trapped them?"

Ye Mo sneered. "Trapped them? That's the funniest thing I've heard. I set a defensive formation; your men refused to leave. Ask anyone here. Besides, it was only a level three formation—do you think that could stop five Golden Core cultivators? Hilarious."

The Nascent Soul cultivator, unconvinced, didn't doubt Ye Mo's claim. A level three formation was the best a cultivator of Ye Mo's age could manage, insufficient to restrain five tertiary stage Golden Core cultivators.

Unseen by Ye Mo, a Golden Core Peak cultivator in the crowd smirked, thinking, A level four trap formation disguised as a level three defense formation. Interesting. A young level four formation master—a first.

Li Yuqian and the others arrived. Seeing the additional Nascent Soul cultivators, the Yang Hai cultivator hesitated. He was Nascent Soul Stage Three, but victory wasn't guaranteed.

Ye Mo, however, didn't hesitate. He told Li Yuqian, "Sister Li, let's go."

He summoned his flying ship, and the six departed for Pei Hai City. Ye Mo needed to reach Mo Yue, where he had complete and teleportation formations; even if he couldn't match Yang Hai, escape would be easy.

The onlookers dispersed as Ye Mo left. The Yang Hai Nascent Soul cultivator, grim-faced, took his Golden Core cultivators back to Pei Hai City. Both he and Ye Mo knew this wasn't over. His hesitation stemmed from uncertainty about his association leader's orders.

Upon returning to Mo Yue, Ye Mo distributed cultivation pills, particularly soul essence pills, generously to Li Jingwen and Li Yuqian. He intended to perfect his formations. Previously constrained by resources, he'd only managed to upgrade his defensive and attack formations to level four. Now, with Chi Hong's storage ring, he aimed for level five.

Level four formations sufficed against Nascent Soul cultivators, but Ye Mo doubted Yang Hai lacked Hollow Spirit cultivators. The top merchant association in Pei Hai City wouldn't be without them.

He rebuilt the formations in the guest hall, anticipating a confrontation there. This served a dual purpose: to deter future attacks on Mo Yue, even after he left for South Peace State.

Unexpectedly, two days passed, the level five formations were complete, and no one from Yang Hai arrived. Ye Mo remained unperturbed, instructing everyone to cultivate and attribute the formations to Ji Ling. He would have pursued solitary cultivation to reach Golden Core Peak stage, had he not been waiting; he possessed nine Heaven Glory Pills. The lack of Dihua beast cores, however, hindered further concoction.

On the fifth day, Sheng Yizhong announced the arrival of eleven Yang Hai representatives. Ye Mo was relieved; he feared other, less direct methods. With Yang Hai's power, if they decided to destroy Mo Yue, they would act decisively. This time, his killing of their five cultivators provided an excuse.

"Did you notify the Pei Hai City Lord's Estate?" Ye Mo asked, having ordered notification upon Yang Hai's arrival. Survival in Pei Hai required aligning with a powerful entity, and the City Lord's Estate was a neutral party whose inaction would still constitute awareness.

Sheng Yizhong confirmed notification, adding that the manager deemed involvement unsuitable. Ye Mo, unsurprised, instructed Sheng Yizhong to prepare for battle.

Ye Mo, Li Yuqian, Li Jingwen, and Zhen Xiaoshan found eleven cultivators in the guest hall: five Golden Core Peak, three Nascent Soul (tertiary and middle stages), two Golden Core tertiary stage, and—most alarming—a Hollow Spirit cultivator.

The Hollow Spirit cultivator, seated at the head, sneered upon their arrival: "Since you're here, sit."

Li Jingwen started to speak, but Ye Mo stopped her, sitting calmly. He felt no fear. The level five formations were ready.

The Hollow Spirit cultivator, noting Ye Mo's composure, sneered, "You're bold."

Ye Mo produced four jade cups and a kettle, pouring an aromatic liquid and offering it to his companions. After taking a sip and savoring it, he looked at the Hollow Spirit cultivator and sneered, "If you have something to say, say it quickly. Save your farts for when you go home."