Chapter 534: Taking It Out on Zhuo Fan
The Steward Demonic Emperor
The manâs voice felt like daggers sinking into Yue Ling.
Yet the man had no sympathy, leaving as he came, cold and callous.
Elder Yuan begged, âExecutive sir, what happened? Doesnât failing the promotion mean being eliminated from the competition? Why has she been sent here?â
The executive snorted, âIt is true that losing doesnât warrant being sent here but this girlâs meridians are shot and she canât stay in the outer sect anymore. Where else are we to throw our waste if not here in this dump? Besides, donât you have that Asura Circle? The least she could do is be a good material for the sect. â
âWhat did you say?â
Yue Ling was outraged, exploding with power and charging at him. Her red eyes showed clearly that her mind was consumed by fury.
Kui Lang grabbed her and struggled, âYue Ling, calm down! Do you want your soul pulverized?â
Yue Lingâs reason returned and her heart cooled.
The executive sneered, âYouâre all criminals, even though stronger than me, you still have to stand and watch. Disrespect your betters and see how the sectâs rules will put you in your place!â
[Damn prodigal!]
Kui Lang fumed, but hid his anger behind a straight face and a bow.
They knew this executive well, a fellow disciple. Because of his dad being an elder, unable to advance to the inner sect he lived in the outer sect and became an executive. His talent was so poor that he would never go beyond the 2nd layer of Radiant Stage.
Kui Lang and Yue Ling only had disdain for this wastrel, but even more fear.
âForgive me, executive sir, I was rash and forgot my manners. I only wish to understand how my baby sister ended up so hurt in the competition. I ask that executive would clarify.â Yue Ling bowed and cupped her hands.
The executive mocked, âWhy, for revenge? Give up, a sinner like you has no right to touch anyone outside the Labor Office. Or face the sectâs ultimate punishment!â
âBut my sister is crushed and her life is ruined. For the other party to be so heavy handed, they mustâve done it on purpose. How could I, Twisted Faced Rakshasa, just let it go?â Yue Ling raged.
Everyone around her felt a chill from the depths of her wrath.
Kui Lang was about to stop her, but sighed.
The executive pondered but still refused, âItâs not hard to find the identity of her opponent but I warn you to let it go. Because what happened to your sister is all due to herself.â
âHow can you say that?â Yue Ling was stunned.
The executive said, âEveryone watching the competition saw your sister exhibit tremendous power with the Demon Devouring Sabre, even scaring her opponent. But the savage energy ran out of control and she received a backlash, resulting in her wretched state. So thereâs no need to feel hatred for the other. It lies with your sisterâs unskilled use of the art.â
âW-what?! Howâ¦â
Yue Ling couldnât believe her ears that Yueâer had done it to herself and slumped to the ground from shock.
Now that she had no one to vent to for her baby sisterâs miserable state, she was left alone with rage and hatred festering inside.
At her dull gaze, the others shook their heads.
âYueâer, why didnât you tell me that you couldnât control the savage energy? I wouldnât have given you so many materials!â
Yue Ling bawled next to the prone Yueâer.
The others nodded.
[Yeah, you shouldâve said something and these two bigshots wouldnât have started an Asura Circle, killing so many for your sake.]
[So many died and for what, for you to suffer a backlash?]
[Damn brat, no sense of propriety and lacking morals. A shame for all those wasted materialsâ¦]
Reaching a shaky hand for Yue Lingâs finger, Yueâerâs weary voice cut off the sobbing, âSister, forgive me. Iâve let you downâ¦â
âIt doesnât matter now. But how did youâ¦â Yue Ling was heartbroken, not knowing how to reprimand her.
Yueâer was also crestfallen, âSister, I had control of the Demon Devouring Sabre, but then my arm was hurt⦠â
âHurt?â
Yue Ling cried, âWhere, how? Who did it?â
Yueâerâs frail voice came, âTwo months ago, I found Zhuo Fanâs entry to the sect suspicious and attacked him. I hurt him and he hurt me, but my wound never recoveredâ¦ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âZhuo Fan!â
Having the outlet she needed, Yue Ling roared, âYou did this and now Iâll make you pay! Youâve ruined my baby sister and I will cut you to ribbons! â
Kui Lang exclaimed, âYeah, didnât he warn us just before the competition? He knew something and didnât let on, or maybe heâs behind it all, taking revenge on us!â
Yue Lingâs eyes screamed bloody murder, utterly convinced that Zhuo Fan was to blame for Yueâerâs pitiful state.
âOh no!â Kui Lang facepalmed, âSince he did this to Yueâer, that means my son⦠shit!â
Kui Lang rushed for the competition when a light flew at them.
Whoosh!
A gray robe appeared, throwing what he held on the ground and barking, âLabor Office, you have a newcomer!â
âGangâer!â
The one dumped on the ground was his son and was just as wretched as Yueâer, bleeding all over.
âHow could this happen?â The previous executive watched over stunned.
The gray robe waved, âJust what is going on today? That girl was the first and this kid is the second. Both collapsed from backlash the minute they let out a big move. And he even took a battle pill. The backlash was so strong it exploded his vessels. As a cripple, itâs the Labor Officeâs problem now.â
âSo thatâs why.â The previous executive nodded, sighing at the two kidsâ unfortunate ending.
âSuch unnecessary risk when thereâs always next yearâs promotion. Why force it, why risk your life? Look at me, Iâve been in the outer sect for nine years yet still made out as an executive.â
[Bullshit, thatâs all on your father. You did jack squat!]
All he got was rolled eyes.
âZhuo Fan!â
Kui Lang balled his fists and howled, âYou ruined my son and Iâll ruin you!â
âThe brat did it to Gangâer tooâ¦â Yue Ling frowned.
Kui Lang nodded, âYue Ling, did you forget? Three days ago, he put his hand on my sonâs arm. I didnât find anything bad about it but he mustâve done something for sure!â
âThat punk is our greatest enemy!â Yue Ling raged, âKui Lang, letâs go rip his head and make bone meal out of him!â
âLetâs go!â
Kui Lang shot to his feet and rushed for the cemetery with Yue Ling.
Elder Yuan jumped in, âWait, sirs, before we know how this happened, we shouldnât make rash decisions.â
âBuzz off, no one in the sect is a saint, only enemies or allies.â Shoving him aside, the two rushed on.
Elder Yuan turned to the others, âExecutive sirs, stop them please or things will get horrible. Zhuo Fan canât be touched!â
âUhâ¦â
The executives shook their heads, âWhat can we do? Those are the Black Yama and Twisted Faced Rakshasa who fought their way into the inner sect. Weâre not their match. Rules put us above them, but with how lost in rage they are, we will be the ones to suffer instead.â
âBesides, this is the Labor Officeâs problem. We have done our part, goodbye.â
The two bolted away.
Elder Yuan stomped and cursed, âDamn wastrels, all of them are useless. They donât care even when disciples are at each otherâs throats. Demon Scheming Sect will meet its end at their hands at some pointâ¦â
Elder Yuan had a pained expressionâ¦