Yang Fei sighed, feeling a bit speechless.

The line between good and evil in human nature is thin. Who can truly say where it lies?

Yang Fei pondered for a moment, "So, what's the purpose of telling me this story?"

"Exchange!"

The Sword Emperor said casually, finishing the last half cup of his wine.

"I'll give you the Heavenly Demon Alliance's bases and properties, and from then on, I won't meddle in the Huaxia Underworld's affairs."

"And me and the Demon Emperor need to safely leave the country."

"He's not only my benefactor but also my brother. No matter what, I want him to live well."

Yang Fei grunted in agreement, taking a deep breath.

"What if I don't agree?"

The Sword Emperor suddenly looked up, gritting his teeth, like a fierce lone wolf.

"If you don't agree, I'll fight my way out."

"Hmph, even if you manage to hold me and the Demon Emperor, how many of your brothers will be left?"

Yang Fei nodded in agreement with the Sword Emperor's words.

He let out a long sigh.

"This sounds like it has all the benefits and no harm for me."

"Half of Huaxia Underworld's territories are within reach without a fight."

"And even if you take most of the money, those properties are worth billions."

The Sword Emperor's eyes were fierce and murderous.

"Honestly, I'm working with you because you are a real man. Whether we're friends or enemies depends on your word."

Yang Fei sighed.

"If I were just an ordinary person, I might consider your proposal."

"But I regret to inform you that I am a soldier of the Hidden Dragon Nine Divisions!"

The Sword Emperor shivered, looking at Yang Fei in shock, speechless.

After a while, the Sword Emperor suddenly laughed bitterly.

"No wonder, I understand now."

He stood up and shook hands with Yang Fei.

"Paths diverge, we don't work together, but you are my only respected opponent."

He finished speaking and turned to leave, "Sorry for the trouble."

"Next time we meet, it will be either you die or I perish. Take care."

Yang Fei bowed with fists together, "Take care, no need to see you off."

The moment Yang Fei revealed his identity,

it was decided that Sword Emperor and Yang Fei would never be able to reach an agreement and become collaborators.

Yang Fei knew, and the Sword Emperor also knew this.

In this world, many people forget loyalty for profit, but some can always uphold their principles.

The Sword Emperor fought for his brother, the Demon Emperor, while Yang Fei fought for the duties and honor of a soldier.

Yang Fei watched the Sword Emperor's thin, solitary figure and sighed.

He knew the real storm was coming.

After tonight, the Sword Emperor would go to any lengths to assassinate the elites of Lanting Group, especially him and Lin Xueyi.

Only by killing Yang Fei would the Sword Emperor have the chance to escape abroad with the Demon Emperor.

Otherwise, Yang Fei would surely keep a close watch on them and would never let the Demon Emperor get away easily.

Yang Fei sighed.

The bloody battle at Yinxue Tower, with Mad Blade heavily injured, Cui Xiang heavily injured, and his own wounds yet to heal.

If the Sword Emperor was determined to sweep through Lanting Group, the situation would be extremely dangerous.

However, so what?

If humans die, birds rise to the sky; if not, they live for eternity, whatever it may be!

Yang Fei called Lin Xueyi, instructing Fan Yi, Long Xia, and the Three Swords Changfeng Team members to rotate in close protection of Lin Xueyi.

The atmosphere in the entire Yannan Underground World immediately became tense.

Lanting Group's chief steward Li Shun almost mobilized all underground forces to search for the Sword Emperor and the Demon Emperor.

The Yannan Underground World was shaken by a massive earthquake.

Meanwhile, Starlight Entertainment also faced a major personnel shake-up.

The next day, Chen Ke took office and issued new company regulations.

She named and fired over ten artists with blemished records, including the leading star Hu Xinger.

Hu Xinger's transfer application was not approved; she was directly fired by Chen Ke, and the entire entertainment circle was notified.

The female CEO's thunderous methods subdued all the artists at Starlight Entertainment.

The first thing Chen Ke did after taking office was to put all the artists through military training.

The training location was the military academy in Yannan City, arranged by Yang Fei.

The instructors were all full-time officers.

The military academy was initially unwilling to take on such a commercial training task.

But Yang Fei brought two bottles of liquor, had a drink with the old dean.

The old dean decisively approved it.

This military training was extremely rigorous, with the results determining the artists' retainment, including their contract levels.

The highest contract level was grade A, and the lowest was grade D.

The higher the level, it meant becoming a priority for company packaging.

After one session of military training, only Si Ruoxi received an A-grade contract at Starlight Entertainment Company.

The former Shan Province TV Station's top beauty was surprisingly strong in pursuit of her dreams.

Yang Xian, who was exceptionally given a chance to stay by Yang Fei, gained a C-grade contract.

The other three minor internet celebrities and models obtained D-grade contracts.

After the military training, the company's atmosphere changed dramatically.

Artists and staff alike became more disciplined at work.

Even Hu Li, with his effeminate demeanor, began to walk more like a man.

However, for Hu Li, masculinity was a completely alien concept.

He would often begin to sway his waist and hips after a few steps.

This was his inherent nature, and Chen Ke couldn't change him.

Starlight Entertainment was back on track, and Yang Fei kept his eyes fixed on the Sword Emperor and the Demon Emperor.

He almost every night, received reports from Li Shun, sorting through the news passed by the Great Owls of the Southern Thirteen Provinces.

The Yasako battle disrupted the Demon Emperor's transaction with the Sang Country military over the Genetic Map.

However, the Demon Emperor certainly still had a copy of the Genetic Map files.

If this man truly escaped abroad, it would pose a great threat to Huaxia's national security.

Yet, ever since that day when the Sword Emperor met Yang Fei,

he was like a fish swimming into the ocean, with no trace.

The Hidden Dragon Nine Divisions had no news, and the underground forces of the Southern Thirteen Provinces couldn't find the Sword Emperor and the Demon Emperor.

Nonetheless, Yang Fei wasn't worried about the two sneaking out of the country.

The Hidden Dragon Nine Divisions were already keeping special tabs on them.

With such a massive intelligence department, escaping silently was impossible for them.

The most likely situation was these two monsters hiding somewhere secret, away from daylight.

In a certain secret prison, the Sword Emperor frowned, deeply preoccupied.

The Demon Emperor held a brush, fully focused on writing.

On top-quality rice paper, his brush danced, stable and majestic characters appearing line by line, with ink flowing profusely.

The Demon Emperor was writing the Tang Dynasty calligrapher Yan Zhenqing's "Duo Bao Tower Stele."

The Demon Emperor's calligraphy had captured the essence of Yan's style, grand and dignified, yet with added elegance.

The Demon Emperor's expression was serious and focused, with the demeanor of a calligraphy master, without any hint of madness.

But whenever the Sword Emperor looked at the bandages wrapped densely around him, he couldn't help but sigh.

How could a normal person wrap themselves up like this?

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