The universally acknowledged truth: When you want everything, you end up with nothing.

Regardless of whether you're a man or a woman.

Even the Great Grandmaster is no exception.

Zhong Daoling could have killed Shen Boyu first, and then Xuanyuan Mingjing...

As long as his moves were fast enough.

As long as Shen Wuxiang couldn't bring the main force over in time, no one could stop his steps.

Unfortunately, he was too greedy.

Trying to multitask, wanting to use Bai Yujing to kill Shen Boyu, while also wanting to use Tianpeng Ruler to crush Xuanyuan Mingjing...

His attention was scattered, and so was his Yin Yang Power.

The result was that Tang Fei stole the chicken right under his nose.

He fled like a lost dog, leaving behind Shen Boyu—who wasn't quite dead yet...

Xuanyuan Mingjing could be certain, if Shen Boyu died, Shen Wuxiang would order an attack without hesitation.

Tang Fei would die, Lu Siyu would die.

Even Xuanyuan Mingjing himself would have to die.

They are willing to respect a Great Grandmaster, but if this Great Grandmaster is gravely injured...

They would raise their butcher knives without hesitation.

Who wants to be threatened and constrained by a Great Grandmaster?

If their own doesn't exist, it's best if others don't have one either.

Thus, upon sensing the external commotion, Xuanyuan Mingjing immediately pulled up the sinking Shen Boyu from the Deep Sea.

He even gave him a small amount of his own Yin Yang Qi.

Afraid that Shen Boyu would suddenly die.

Shen Boyu cannot die yet.

"What? You are unwilling?" Xuanyuan Mingjing naturally understood Shen Wuxiang's thoughts; changing positions is uncomfortable.

Not changing, difficult to explain to the Shen Family's people.

Stuck in a dilemma.

Xuanyuan Mingjing did not want to give him too much time to think it over, and publicly exposed the little tricks in his mind: "Shen Boyu is the Great Clan Leader of your Shen Family, as well as the Ocean Stabilizing Divine Needle... you're unwilling to swap a young man who escaped to the Old Lands for a Great Grandmaster?"

Shen Wuxiang certainly couldn't say he was unwilling.

If the Shen Family's people found out, his position as the family head would come under scrutiny and attack.

He couldn't even afford to hesitate for too long.

"Agreed." Shen Wuxiang gritted his teeth and said, "You give me Boyu, and I'll let you take them away."

"First send a Star Disc to take them away, then I will return Shen Boyu to you."

"Does the Dean not trust my words?"

"I believe the Military Minister," Xuanyuan Mingjing said aloud, "but I'm afraid you might have some subordinates who act on their own accord."

Shen Wuxiang says not to kill, but his people catch up and finish the job, then return to accept punishment...

Shen Wuxiang says this time he forgives you without precedent.

Shen Wuxiang isn't one to break his promises, rewarding those who accomplish tasks.

Don't all big figures love to play this hand?

The next time?

Is there a next time for life?

Shen Wuxiang fell silent once again.

This is indeed what he thought.

He didn't even need to give personal instructions; his people would handle it properly.

"Dean, what do you mean?"

"I'll take him to White Crane Mountain," Xuanyuan Mingjing said, "Once I confirm their safety, I will return him."

"What if the Dean doesn't keep his promise?"

"I keep my word," Xuanyuan Mingjing said with a cold laugh, "If the Military Minister does not believe, I am willing to swear by my name."

"I trust the Dean," Shen Wuxiang nodded and said aloud, "If the Dean deceives on such matters, it would disappoint scholars around the world."

After speaking, he looked at the adjutant beside him and instructed, "Dispatch a Star Disc to send them off."

"Yes." The adjutant executed the order without hesitation.

Soon, a Star Disc adorned with the Undying Army's skull totem slowly descended on the eastern coast.

Xuanyuan Mingjing turned to Tang Fei and said gently, "Take the Lu family's girl back."

"Master..." Tang Fei's eyes were filled with worry.

He knew his master was now at his limit, and if Shen Wuxiang wanted to kill, his master would be in grave danger.

But such words could not be said openly.

Doing so would only alert Shen Wuxiang to his master's physical state.

After all, only a healthy Great Grandmaster can truly intimidate the heroes.

"It's alright." Xuanyuan Mingjing patted Tang Fei on the shoulder, smiling as he said, "Go back. Don't come again."

The Shen Family controls the situation, making Tang Fei find it difficult to make a move on New Star.

Instead of coming to die, it's better to claim land and rule in the Old Lands.

After developing for decades or even hundreds of years, there might still be a chance...

"We will meet again," Tang Fei said with determination, "Certainly will."

Xuanyuan Mingjing understood Tang Fei's resolution and encouraged him, "This path is very difficult, be prepared for the worst."

"I've been prepared for a long time," Tang Fei responded.

Without further delay, he took Lu Siyu's hand and walked towards the Star Disc.

Ascending the stairway, he stood at the entrance of the Star Disc, looking towards Shen Wuxiang in the distance.

Shen Wuxiang's eyes were deep like the sea, but Tang Fei could feel his intense, unwavering intent to kill.

His gaze fell upon Shen Xinglan's face, and the two locked eyes...

Shen Xinglan's eyes were gloomy, having lost the previous certainty and pride.

Even his expression had turned foreshadowed.

Consecutive failures, repeated setbacks, had shaken his character.

He also wanted to kill.

He wanted to kill himself.

Tang Fei glanced deeply at Xuanyuan Mingjing, eyes red, then turned to leave.

Lu Siyu hesitated.

He wanted to ask Shen Wuxiang if his father was still alive...

Sadly, the situation was not suitable now.

"I will return," Lu Siyu said to himself.

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The Star Disc took off, drawing a silver line across the sky over the East Sea before disappearing from view.

Tang Fei and Lu Siyu entered the cabin, looking at the wary pilot and the escort team.

They had originally come to participate in the siege, but in the blink of an eye turned into escorting 'hostages' home.

This left them feeling somewhat out of place, sending them back, can they still go home themselves?

Tang Fei turned to Lu Siyu and asked, "Do you know how to pilot a Star Disc?"

"I was involved in the development and design of the Great Wall Star Disc's intelligent system." Lu Siyu didn't directly answer Tang Fei's question.

She knew that the vessel beneath her feet was indeed the Great Wall Star Disc.

"..."

Lu Siyu's answer made Tang Fei very satisfied. Turning to the leading officer, he asked, "Where is our destination?"

"Blue Star." The captain replied.

Their orders were simple, no matter what, they had to send these two to Blue Star.

"No, I have a better idea." Tang Fei waved his hand.

"This isn't my decision to make, I need to report to my superior." The captain started to open the communication system as he spoke.

"No, you don't need to."

A Dog Leg Knife silently pressed against the captain's neck.

If he made any movements, the knife would slit his throat, silencing him completely.

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