Good. When they're close enough, control them instantly.
The Dou Master may be the true mastermind—he cannot be spared either."
Ye Chen remained calm. Four Dou Lings were mere fodder.
Soon, several powerful auras approached rapidly.
"They think they're doomed, leaving their auras exposed…"
Holding the Soul-Control Banner, Ye Chen turned to wait.
Four black-clad figures appeared, each radiating killing intent.
Seeing Ye Chen standing there, the followers hesitated, but considering the disparity in strength, they pressed on.
"Attack!"
Without hesitation, all four unleashed their Dou techniques to strike Ye Chen down.
But in the next moment, an immense surge of soul power erupted, pinning them down.
Their minds rang with a deafening roar, horror flooding in. Before they could react, they fell unconscious.
Against Yaocen's Dou Zong-level power, they were powerless.
"Hmph. Dare attack me? Prepare to die."
Channeling Dou Qi into the banner, Ye Chen emitted a strange black mist.
"Soul Capture!"
Four black mist chains shot from the banner, penetrating the Dou Lings' bodies.
Moments later, their souls were drawn back into the banner.
"Yaocen, these four souls are your reward. Go fetch the Dou Master watching from behind—the mastermind."
"Yes, Master."
Yaocen transformed into a soul projection, swiftly disappearing.
…
About a li away, a girl in a black cloak waited quietly.
This was none other than the eldest princess, Yaoye. She wanted to personally witness Ye Chen's death to ensure success.
"Once Ye Chen falls, the alliances between the Mittel family, Nalan family, and Yunlan Sect will instantly fracture."
A faint smile appeared on Yaoye's face.
Ye Chen's death would sever the three factions' alliance and eliminate a royal threat.
A perfect two-birds-one-stone strategy.
"The Gamma Empire belongs to the royal family alone. Anyone threatening the throne… must die."
A cold glint appeared in her eyes.
"Young lady, small in age, yet your ambition is great."
Suddenly, an aged voice rang from behind.
"Who's there!"
Startled, Yaoye froze.
Before she could turn, a deafening roar filled her mind.
She lost consciousness and collapsed.
Master, the person has been brought here. It's a little girl."
Soon, Yaocen brought the unconscious Yaoye in front of Ye Chen.
"A girl?"
Ye Chen was a little surprised upon hearing this.
Had he attracted the attention of any women recently?
Curious, Ye Chen bent down and removed the black cloak from the young girl's head.
"It's her!"
"Princess Yaoye!"
Seeing her cold, beautiful face, Ye Chen was taken aback.
"How could it be her?"
He recognized the extraordinary aura and stunning beauty before him.
It was the Empire's eldest princess Yaoye, who had appeared uninvited on the day of Ye Chen's wedding.
"Looks like my recent actions have caught the royal family's attention."
After a brief thought, Ye Chen's eyes flashed with realization.
Yaoye wanted to eliminate him because she considered him a threat to the royal family.
It made sense… at fifteen, a Dou Zong like him was unique in the Gamma Empire.
Such a talent would certainly belong to a rival faction.
Putting himself in their shoes, Ye Chen also felt a sense of danger.
But understanding didn't mean he wouldn't be angry.
"It was your royal family who made the first move."
Looking at the unconscious Yaoye, a cold glint appeared in Ye Chen's eyes.
Undeniably, once he became the head of the Yunlan Sect and grew stronger, he could easily retaliate against the royal family.
The fact that the royal family acted first only strengthened his resolve.
The Gamma royal family must not remain!
Thinking this, Ye Chen looked at the fainted Yaoye with killing intent.
"No, killing Yaoye now might alert others."
Recalling the four Dou Spirits from earlier, Ye Chen suppressed his murderous intent.
A Dou Spirit in the Gamma Empire would certainly be considered elite.
Though Yaoye was a princess, mobilizing four Dou Spirits at once was unlikely.
This action likely had the approval of a high-ranking royal.
If he killed her now, it would certainly alert that royal figure.
Ye Chen was not ready to expose himself yet.
As an important royal member, her death would attract more royal attention.
This was something Ye Chen did not want at the moment.
"Hmph, spared from death, but not from punishment..."
A daring thought flashed in his mind. Ye Chen's gaze roamed over the unconscious Yaoye.
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