Seeing this scene, Liu Chengâs face turned cold, and he immediately raised his hand, about to slap down!
But at that moment, Ye Luo suddenly opened his eyes.
Originally, Liu Cheng was also a ruthless person, but seeing the look in his eyes, whether it was due to shock or something else, he inexplicably stopped.
He then became annoyed, realizing he had completely lost a chance to severely injure Ye Luo!
After all, when he was just asleep, he didnât have any defenses!
However, he felt something was amiss. A cultivator would not sleep so soundly, and likely knew the situation outside long ago, so this had to be deliberate!
Heâs actually mocking me! With this thought, Liu Cheng grew furious.
But he wasnât a brainless person. He retracted his hand and stared at Ye Luo with a cold smile.
"You have some nerve! The competition is about to start, and youâre sleeping here while deceiving the Family Head by saying youâre in seclusion. What do you have to say for this crime?" Liu Cheng asked sinisterly.
Ye Luo chuckled, "How do you know Iâm not in a life-and-death seclusion? You barging in like this, donât you owe me an explanation!"
In the Martial Realm, thereâs a rule: anyone who intrudes during a life-and-death seclusion becomes a mortal enemy! After all, such seclusion is no trivial matter.
Liu Cheng completely ignored his words, "An explanation? You better think about how to explain to the Family Head. Youâve already disgraced the Liu Family, obviously sleeping yet claiming to be in seclusion. The Family Head and the others are outside now, so come out with me!"
He knew that if he acted now, he definitely wasnât a match for Ye Luo, so he planned to use the Family Head to pressure Ye Luo.
Ye Luo, however, lay in bed without any intention of moving.
"Hmph, in that case, Iâll show the Family Head the truth!"
Liu Cheng snorted coldly, already regretting not having broken the restriction earlier to let the Family Head and the Liu Family see what this damned guy was up to! If he had, the Family Head would certainly revoke his competition qualifications!
But now, people outside couldnât see a thing! Therefore, he wanted to break the restriction as quickly as possible to reveal the scene inside.
As soon as he raised his hand, he immediately felt a sense of foreboding.
Danger, extreme danger!
Before he could react, he saw Ye Luoâs face magnifying infinitely in his eyes, and then he felt his body lighten as Ye Luo lifted him with one hand!
What is going on? He looked at Ye Luo in horror!
Being lifted with one hand wasnât unusual; at their level of cultivation, boundless strength was natural!
What puzzled him was Ye Luoâs speed! He simply couldnât see how Ye Luo came over or grabbed his neck!
Another strange thing: even if a cultivator doesnât breathe, it causes no big issue, as spiritual power suffices for short periods!
However, once Ye Luo clutched his neck, Liu Cheng felt his spiritual power flow become irregular!
Why is this happening? How could this guy be so terrifying?
No! Those eyes definitely werenât Liu Qingâs! Moreover, recalling a series of events, perhaps others hadnât thought deeply, but once he linked it all together, he concluded that this Liu Qing probably wasnât the Liu Qing of old!
"Youâre not Liu Qing, who...who are you!" He grabbed Ye Luoâs arm with both hands, but no matter how hard he tried, Ye Luoâs arm remained completely still.
However, the pressure on his neck intensified, his spiritual power flow slowed even further, and if it continued, he might actually die!
An Earth Martial Realm seventh rank cultivator not dead from spell strikes but strangled aliveâwhat a mockery! He couldnât accept this end.
"I donât know what youâre talking about, but by choosing to barge in, didnât you consider the consequences?" Ye Luoâs cold voice sounded in his ear.
Suddenly, he shuddered. If heâd had doubts before, now he was sure this person wasnât Liu Qing!
Although Liu Qing had been reclusive, having grown up together, the real Liu Qing would never act so arrogantly.
Yet, could he dare expose Ye Luoâs identity now? Without evidence, would the Family Head believe him?
More crucially, his life was in Ye Luoâs hands now; if Ye Luo used a bit more force, heâd be finished instantly!
This moment he understood; his plots and schemes were utterly insignificant against Ye Luoâs formidable strength! His power completely surpassed the seventh rank!
Realizing this, he was instantly terrified.
"You...pardon...me! Earlier I...was wrong!" he said with difficulty.
In reality, Ye Luo had already noticed the Family Head and others approaching and would certainly not kill Liu Cheng!
After all, Liu Cheng was a rare talent of the Liu Family and a competitor for Kunwu Sectâs candidate! If he died now, both the Liu Family and Kunwu Sect would thoroughly investigate.
"Since you put it that way, Iâll spare you, but you know the consequences of speaking recklessly, right?" Ye Luo sneered.
Liu Cheng nodded hastily upon hearing this.
But for Ye Luo to just let him go? Clearly impossible!
He took out a talisman and slapped it hard onto Liu Cheng.
At the same time, the door opened, and the Family Head and other Liu Family members entered.
Ye Luo quickly released Liu Cheng, and as soon he was free, Liu Cheng rushed to attack!
Almost being strangled to death by Ye Luo filled him with rage, and now with the Liu Family present, Ye Luo wouldnât dare kill him.
But Ye Luoâs secretive communication already echoed in his ear.
"I already planted a Soul-Devouring Talisman on you! If you dare speak of this, your soul shall be devoured. If you doubt it, try it!"
Liu Cheng paused, not quite believing it.
Such a talisman was beyond even the Kunwu Sect, how could he have it!
Yet, as soon as he thought of speaking up, intense pain from deep within his soul caused him to stagger!
Dammit, itâs true!
Clenching his fists, Liu Cheng knew this talisman wasnât like poison; it had a time limit, and once passed, he could report to the Family Head!
"Liu Qing, what on earth are you plotting!"
Beside him, the Family Head of the Liu Family had already roared in anger.