Super Combat Soldier-Chapter 1745 - 1744: Willingly Subjugated

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At this moment, Ye Tianchen’s divine thought continued to follow Elder Bai Yi’s memories, watching events of the past. At this point, Ye Tianchen was eager to know what choice Elder Bai Yi had made and why he was suppressed beneath Zhongnan Mountain’s abyss!

The scenes continued to unfold. Ye Tianchen kept watching, already at the critical moment. He couldn’t afford to be distracted, wanting to know what would happen next!

Buzz!

A sword light burst forth from the rune net laid by the four elders of the Fox Clan and Wolf Clan, shocking them all into a stupor, forcing them to view Bai Yi in a new light. Given their cultivation realm, any one of them facing Bai Yi alone had a good chance of winning. Couldn’t a joint rune cage of four elders suppress Bai Yi?

Yet, when a sword light emerged, they realized Bai Yi was an exceptional talent, an extraordinary cultivation genius with unfathomable potential, still possessing such formidable strength at this point — truly remarkable!

"Don’t struggle. You won’t escape!" said the Wolf Clan elder holding Qingxue in a cold voice.

"I never intended to escape. I won’t accept your so-called deal unless you truly rescue Qingxue, then you can never learn what’s recorded on the worn parchment," Bai Yi replied calmly.

"Hmph, if you don’t speak, she dies immediately!" the elder from the Wolf Clan holding onto Qingxue said harshly.

"If I tell you, will Xueer not die? Will you not kill me? You can’t threaten me, and if Qingxue dies, I can guarantee you’ll never obtain what’s recorded on the worn parchment," Bai Yi said firmly.

"You..." The Wolf Clan elder holding Qingxue was truly unexpected that they would be turned around and threatened instead!

Clearly, Bai Yi was no fool or idiot. The two elders of the Wolf Clan thought this move could make Bai Yi anxious, willing to sacrifice anything to save Qingxue and tell them what the worn parchment recorded. But Bai Yi had already seen through this. Once Bai Yi told them the contents, would any of the four elders spare him or Qingxue? Absolutely not!

Now, Qingxue being in their grasp allowed Bai Yi to threaten them. Unless they revive Qingxue, they’ll never obtain what’s recorded on the parchment. The Fox Clan and Wolf Clan care most about this cultivation treasure; indeed, the entire Demon Clan cares about it — it’s a coveted item for anyone. This was the best leverage to threaten them.

Honestly, Bai Yi knew well, given his current cultivation realm and Qingxue’s injuries, even if he took Qingxue and fled, he might not be able to save her. Now, Qingxue is in the Wolf Clan’s hands, and with their power, the clan’s resources make rescuing her no difficult task. Moreover, Qingxue’s attacker was a Wolf Clan expert who injured her with powerful runes — the Wolf Clan surely has expertise in rune cultivation and healing Qingxue would be the best solution!

The four elders of the Fox Clan and Wolf Clan never imagined that while they intended to threaten Bai Yi to recite what’s on the parchment, Bai Yi managed to grasp their Achilles’ heel — compelling them to revive Qingxue.

"Hmph, do you think you can threaten us?" scoffed another elder from the Wolf Clan.

"What do you think? Qingxue is in your hands, her life and death under your control, and I can’t escape your siege; I’m dead sooner or later. Since I’m destined to die, why would I recite the cultivation treasure’s contents and let you succeed?"

"I can leave you unable to live or die!" declared an elder from the Fox Clan, stepping forward.

"If you insist on forcing this, you’ll never obtain the highest cultivation treasure of the Demon Clan!" Bai Yi said coldly.

"Then let it be; we won’t yield to your threats!" replied another elder from the Fox Clan coldly.

"Do you think everyone shares your view?" Bai Yi motioned to the Fox Clan elders to look aside; the Wolf Clan elders were also stepping closer!

Now, each pair of elders from the Fox Clan and Wolf Clan harbored ulterior motives. They couldn’t allow the other side to take Bai Yi or obtain the cultivation treasure; their intentions differed. Even for the treasure, they might turn on each other in a fight; the Fox Clan and Wolf Clan could battle fiercely.

"Fine, I agree to your terms. Our Wolf Clan will certainly revive this woman!" declared the Wolf Clan elder holding Qingxue in a deep voice.

"If you dare play tricks, you’ll pay a heavy price!" added another elder from the Wolf Clan aggressively.

"No, this person cannot leave here, absolutely not taken by your Wolf Clan!" an elder from the Fox Clan said with a murderous look.

"Indeed, this matter cannot be decided by the Wolf Clan alone!" echoed another Fox Clan elder immediately.

The Wolf Clan elders exchanged glances, seemingly having a plan all along. The elder holding Qingxue said, "Rest assured, our Wolf Clan joined forces with the Fox Clan to annihilate the White Rabbit Clan years ago, all for the cultivation treasure. Now, this is the only person who knows its contents—we won’t keep it for ourselves!"

"Is that so? Then what do you propose?" asked an elder from the Fox Clan coldly.

"Suppress this person here until he reveals the contents of the cultivation treasure!" suggested another Wolf Clan elder.

The Fox Clan elders exchanged glances, realizing it was the only option. The cultivation treasure hadn’t been revealed yet, and a fight between the Fox Clan and Wolf Clan would ensure mutual destruction—not a wise choice. By joining forces to suppress Bai Yi here, both clans could continually monitor this place, and neither could seize the treasure alone. Once Qingxue was saved, they could reassess.

"Alright, we’ll do as you say!" agreed an elder from the Fox Clan.

Four powerful runes then bound Bai Yi’s limbs, casting him down from the sky and into what is now the depths of Zhongnan Mountain — where Ye Tianchen found Bai Yi suppressed below. Four mighty divine runes transformed into chains, binding Bai Yi and casting him down to where Ye Tianchen discovered him.

Bai Yi did not resist, allowing the four runes to transform into chains that suppressed him, binding his limbs, and letting himself be cast down. He only showed a hint of a smile: "If Xueer can’t be revived, you’ll never get the cultivation treasure. What’s recorded is profoundly intricate and miraculous; I’m unable to grasp it. What kind of beings would emerge if someone comprehended it—perhaps a Demon Emperor?"

Rumble!

Bai Yi was suppressed, offering no resistance. His non-resistance was not from lack of power or giving up but for Qingxue. If he wasn’t suppressed, didn’t let the Fox Clan and Wolf Clan elders feel secure about his willingness to deal, and attempted to flee, Qingxue would undoubtedly die. His actions now were solely for Qingxue; he trusted the Wolf Clan would spare no effort to save her because, to them, nothing is more important than the cultivation treasure!

Following Elder Bai Yi’s memories, Ye Tianchen saw to this point, and everything faded. Elder Bai Yi retracted his memories, and Ye Tianchen’s divine thought returned to his body—both now facing each other in reality. Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but want to ask, burdened with many questions, but before he could speak, Elder Bai Yi mused aloud: "I know what you want to ask. I have no regrets for my choices and decisions back then, just feel fate plays tricks on us!"

"Senior, after that day, have you been here without leaving?" Ye Tianchen asked.

"Yes, because since that day, the Fox Clan and Wolf Clan have never returned. I don’t know what happened, or if Qingxue is still alive..." Bai Yi replied, shaking his head.

"Then, Senior, have you not thought of leaving to find Senior Qingxue? With your talent, your strength could have soared higher!" Ye Tianchen questioned, puzzled.

"Indeed, if I’d diligently cultivated over the years, I could have broken the suppression runes of the four elders. But then, what would I achieve? Revenge? I’ve avenged by killing countless Fox and Wolf Clan masters, even Langtian for my parents. Even if I escaped, what then? I’m weary of the Martial Arts World’s battles, too cruel, too bloody. I just want to wait for Xueer to find me. I always feel she’ll return; instead of searching endlessly, I might as well wait here..." Elder Bai Yi smiled.

Ye Tianchen glanced at Elder Bai Yi, genuinely moved. For his beloved, Elder Bai Yi had given up much, waiting thousands of years. To live such a lifespan, apart from the unique demon clan physique and Bai Yi’s talent, the most crucial factor is his unwavering love for Qingxue—his steadfast belief! (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support motivates me greatly. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)