Soon, he arrived at the wilderness beyond the settlement.
According to the Middle-Aged Man, there were other settlements within this vast Yomibitaka. Moreover, the wildlands were scattered with villages of the Fallen, making them extremely dangerous.
Ye Liang once again evaluated his current strength.
Thanks to Death Qi, he had thoroughly tempered his body. Beyond his original abilities, he now possessed a black armor forged from Death Qi.
Actually, it was a form of Body-forging Taijutsu!
As for offensive capabilities, besides being able to coat his hands in deadly energy, he didn't have any additional functions.
But that was more than enough.
Before parting ways, he'd sparred seriously with the old man. Ordinary souls couldn't even pierce his defenses anymore. The Fallen in the Wilds were weaker still. As long as he didn't run into large groups of Fallen, he should be completely safe.
Ye Liang wandered on, idly taking down a few wandering Fallen along the way.
This feeling... it really reminded him of playing video games in his past life.
Unfortunately, unlike video game monsters, the Fallen didn't drop any equipment after death.
"Oh right, White Fang mentioned the Queen of Yomi's palace is located somewhere in the north. Yet I've already passed several settlements—why haven't I seen it yet?"
Ye Liang effortlessly eliminated another Fallen being. Too bad these things couldn't speak and therefore wouldn't help clear up his confusion.
He looked toward the horizon—still nothing but endless wastelands stretching out before him. There were no houses here, nor trees either. Ye Liang mostly survived on a type of cactus rooted deep in the soil or begged for some water or alcohol while passing through other settlements.
Like that, he passed several sunsets.
That day, Ye Liang was still walking normally through the wilderness like usual. No buildings appeared ahead, but instead, a small squad approached from afar.
"Kid! Halt right there! This is Her Ladyship's territory! You're not allowed to proceed!"
"Her Ladyship?"
Ye Liang didn't quite understand what they meant.
Looking at them shout in such serious tones, Ye Liang felt like he was seeing salvation itself: "Damn near! For a second there I thought I was gonna starve to death out here!"
Eagerly, he strode directly toward the group, completely ignoring their warnings. To him, these people represented food and drink behind them!
"Haven't you heard?! This is Her Ladyship's territory!" Before finishing their sentence, one member saw Ye Liang already standing directly in front of them.
"What incredible speed! Is this guy a newly fallen Kage-level master?!"
They finally reacted.
Together, the group formed a defensive formation. Right before Ye Liang's eyes, they drew forth a stream of Death Qi from midair, coating their arms with it. Gradually, the energy congealed, transforming into spears or great blades!
Swinging slowly, it even carried gusts of wind!
"These guys actually have powers!" Ye Liang was surprised.
Since entering the Wilds, he had encountered countless the Pure, but this was the first time he'd seen anyone manipulating Death Qi!
"What kind of ability is this?"
However, the squad ignored Ye Liang and immediately swung their conjured weapons directly at him.
Guess I really pissed them off earlier.
Ye Liang wasn't afraid either. Those two months hadn't been for nothing.
Just like that, the dark death Qi from all around instantly transformed into pitch-black armor. Then, a round ball of Dark Aura appeared in Ye Liang's hand, looking exactly like the glass marbles kids played with.
"Check out my Death Qi Orb!" He hurled the orb from his hand toward the charging squad.
As soon as the orb touched them, it exploded!
"Peng peng!"
The blast wasn't powerful, but more than enough to handle this group wielding only cold steel.
"You actually know how to use Death Qi? Are you one of Izanagi's?" The squad leader exclaimed suspiciously.
Ye Liang glanced at this person. It was a fat old man holding a cane in one hand and wielding a sword formed from black energy in the other. And he was surprisingly fast.
"What ghost Izanagi? I don't even know who he is." Ye Liang shot back, continuously hurling orbs from his hand.
Right now, he just wanted to get into the village quickly!
Judging from this squad's strength, this settlement must belong to a very powerful Pure individual. If he could enjoy a hearty meal inside, it would definitely be better than chewing on cacti outside.
He might even find a way out!
"Kid! If you keep resisting like this, don't blame us for being ruthless!" The battle between both sides became a stalemate.
Though Ye Liang's Death Qi orbs held the advantage, there were simply too many enemies. For now, neither side could gain the upper hand.
At this moment, a white-robed woman suddenly floated out from the village behind the squad. She had an extremely pale complexion and a tall, graceful figure. Her almond eyes resembled peach blossoms, fixed intently on Ye Liang.
She was actually quite beautiful.
Ye Liang's pupils widened—not because she was unusually attractive, but because this person was actually a Fallen!
Dull eyes and pale face—other than a Fallen, who else could she be?
"Her Ladyship!"
The members of the squad blocking Ye Liang immediately dropped everything upon seeing this woman float over; they turned around and knelt before her.
"I ordered you to go outside the village and hunt for food. Why have you delayed so long?" The woman descended between the two groups, angrily scolding them.
The elderly leader immediately knelt down in fear: "Her Ladyship, it wasn't that we didn't want to return earlier—we were forced to stay outside the village because we encountered some particularly troublesome bandits!"
"Troublesome bandits?" Her gaze then shifted to Ye Liang. "So you are that difficult rogue? Tell me, why did you dare attack our 'Peach Blossom Village' (Taoyuan)?"
"'Peach Blossom Village'?"
Ye Liang's spirit lifted immediately.
So the village behind these people really was a hidden paradise. He looked again at the backpack behind the old man—it smelled strongly of meat, surely fresh game caught on a hunting trip.
Ye Liang immediately performed a Jutsu.
"A wild wanderer, starved and shivering from the cold. I saw your noble land bathed in crimson light—surely fate has brought us together. May I rest here tonight and beg for a simple meal and a cup of wine? I humbly ask for Her Ladyship's forgiveness."
The woman's expression shifted into something between surprise and amusement.
"Ask for a meal and wine? Begging for forgiveness? Haha! This is the first time I've ever heard someone actually wants to stay overnight in our Peach Blossom Village. Well then, come on in."
She burst into laughter and agreed with Ye Liang, then she glided back toward the village.
Ye Liang's powerful frame trembled slightly.
Looks like another woman dazzled by my looks, he thought. He didn't even wait for the Old Man's group to finish speaking before eagerly rushing in behind the woman.
The squad members were momentarily stunned.
A sturdy young man gave the old man a strange look. "Captain, do you think this dude's gone nuts? All the other Pures are practically begging on their knees to get out of Peach Blossom Village, yet this guy actually walks right in?"
"Not sure. Maybe he just arrived in Yomi World and doesn't understand what Peach Blossom Village really means."
"Maybe," the other replied.
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