CHAPTER 1041: CHAPTER 1041: THE GREAT BATTLE ENDS!

Sikureijeman’s words are heart-piercing, but there is some truth to them. The people of Yihua Palace didn’t appear sooner or later, but chose to show up right when Sky Net’s victory seemed assured. It doesn’t seem like they have good intentions.

Long Qie’s expression grew slightly cold.

Xiao Zheng’s gaze also became deep.

The women of Yihua Palace were angered upon hearing this and scolded, "What nonsense are you spouting here? We came with good intentions, yet you’re accusing us of harboring ulterior motives. You’re truly a sly one!"

Sikureijeman chuckled, "Whether I’m sly or not is insignificant. What’s important is your true intention, what exactly is it? Hehe, Evil God, you didn’t anticipate this, did you? After you destroyed our Demon Shield Bureau, now comes Yihua Palace. How will you resist Yihua Palace now?"

The leading woman of Yihua Palace spoke calmly, "Our Yihua Palace has always been isolated from the world, so our contacts with the outside world are not close. When we heard the news, we quickly came, only to find we were a step too late. This, indeed, is our fault."

Her words were candid. Though her voice was devoid of inflection, cold and aloof, it still inspired a sense of trust.

Sikureijeman merely sneered, "Everyone has a mouth; they can decorate their words with flowers, but in the end, you must judge a person by their actions."

The leading Yihua Palace woman looked at Sikureijeman, a sharp glint flickering in her clear eyes, "Although we arrived a bit late, according to common reasoning, we can still provide substantial help to Sky Net.

Never did we expect your Demon Shield Bureau to use such an inhumane weapon as the anthrax virus, poisoning and killing all of Sky Net’s thousands of troops. I originally didn’t wish to mention this, but since you brought it up, I might as well explain it in detail."

Sikureijeman’s face turned pale. Using a virus to kill so many warriors was undeniably an act against human ethics. Even on the fiercest battlefield, only a heartless madman could commit such acts.

Though Sikureijeman was also insane, orchestrating such a massacre burdened him with self-condemnation. Hearing the Yihua Palace woman bring up this matter again made him feel uneasy.

Xiao Zheng had been attentively observing the words and expressions of the white-clad woman. His insight was exceptional, after all, he was a Martial Saint. Through his observations, he noticed that this white-clad woman didn’t seem to be lying.

He nodded slightly and said, "Regardless of whether your Yihua Palace aided me, this favor is something I, Xiao Zheng, will remember and repay in the future!"

The white-clad woman, facing Xiao Zheng, was notably more amiable and smiled faintly, "No need for such courtesy, Evil God."

"However..." Xiao Zheng’s eyes suddenly sharpened, "I have one question, why does Yihua Palace want to help my Sky Net?"

Xiao Zheng’s piercing gaze made it clear that if the white-clad woman didn’t provide a satisfactory answer, a clash might be inevitable!

Although, in Xiao Zheng’s perception, the strength of this white-clad woman also reached the level of a Martial Saint. If he were to fight her now, it wouldn’t benefit him in any way. However, Sky Net was not one to swallow its anger easily, especially since he had Dugu Baitian here. Although Dugu Baitian was only a quasi-Martial Saint, if he were to exert his full power, he might not be inferior to a Martial Saint.

"Your doubt, Evil God, is quite reasonable," the white-clad woman nodded in agreement, "But, the reason, I’m afraid I cannot disclose. In any case, Yihua Palace and you, Evil God, have some connection."

"Connection?" Xiao Zheng frowned. Clearly, the white-clad woman’s answer was unsatisfactory.

However, he didn’t press further, as it barely served as an explanation.

Xiao Zheng then pondered when he had any contact with people from Yihua Palace before. He thought for a long time but came up with nothing.

However, when he saw the white-clad woman earlier, he did feel a sense of familiarity, a feeling blurred and hard to articulate.

So, regarding the white-clad woman’s vague statement, Xiao Zheng’s heart was already about seventy to eighty percent convinced. After all, a Martial Saint’s intuition couldn’t be false.

He shook his head, dismissing the thought, and said, "Alright, it seems you don’t wish to speak of it now. I will not press further. I believe this mystery will unravel in the future."

The white-clad woman smiled and nodded.

Xiao Zheng murmured an acknowledgment, then turned around, his eyes directed toward Sikureijeman, a blade-like sharp light flickered through his eyes.

"Sikureijeman, now it’s time to settle your matter!" Xiao Zheng’s voice was icy.

Long Qie, Gongsun Wuliang, and the remaining Sky Net soldiers, upon hearing Xiao Zheng’s words, each emitted a ferocious aura, their eyes glaring blood-red at Sikureijeman.

"Hehe, a defeated general, what more is there to say? Evil God, I wish for your Sky Net to crumble!" Sikureijeman chuckled grimly, intending to commit suicide.

However, at that moment, Long Qie tiptoed on the ground, his body turning into a phantom, reaching Sikureijeman and snatching the long sword from his hand.

"Want to die? Not that easy!" Long Qie sneered savagely.

"Are you going to humiliate me further?" Sikureijeman looked bloodshot at Xiao Zheng, "Evil God, you and I were evenly matched adversaries, give me a trace of dignity before I die!"

Xiao Zheng curled his lips into a cold smile, "Dignity? No, the moment you used the anthrax virus, you lost the right to speak of dignity in front of me. I will make you die in the most painful way possible."

Sikureijeman’s face turned deathly pale instantly.

Long Qie extended his hand, chopping heavily on Sikureijeman’s neck, the latter fell unconscious. Long Qie, like carrying a sack, threw Sikureijeman to several remaining Sky Net soldiers, saying, "He’s yours! Our Sky Net has many punishments, you should have learned them, so experiment on him well."

"Yes." The remaining Sky Net soldiers gazed at Sikureijeman, their eyes filled with hatred, dragged him to a deserted corner, and began applying the Sky Net punishments one after another.

Shrill screams echoed throughout this area.

Meanwhile, Xiao Zheng looked northward and said, "The Demon Shield Bureau has been eradicated, now, let’s go collect the bodies of my brothers!"