Immediately, Scarlett confronted Mingde Saint Envoy, her expression indignant. "Father, you can’t do this!"

"Do I need you to remind me how to do things?" Mingde Saint Envoy retorted coldly.

"I have to tell him!" Scarlett declared, turning to leave.

But at that moment, Mingde Saint Envoy spoke with grim finality, "Scarlett, the moment you step out of this hall, you are no longer my daughter!"

"You have already brought disaster upon the Mingde Family once. Are you really going to completely destroy us this time?"

Scarlett spun back around. "Father, I know your heart is set on the Mingde Family, but you are making a grave mistake by using me as a bargaining chip!"

"Please forgive your unfilial daughter, but this time, I must tell him. I cannot be the one to harm him!" Scarlett asserted.

With deep sorrow in his voice, Mingde Saint Envoy said, "Then go."

Scarlett immediately turned to leave, intending to tell Ye Fan everything. However, just as she stepped out of the great hall, Mingde Saint Envoy appeared before her. He struck the side of her neck, and Scarlett, lost in her worries, fainted.

Mingde Saint Envoy murmured, "This is the only way to keep you quiet. Scarlett, don’t blame me. I cannot destroy the entire Mingde Family for your sake."

***

Three days later, Ye Fan said to Heather, "We can set off now."

"Are we really not making any other preparations?" Heather asked.

"What other preparations can we make?" Ye Fan replied.

Heather nodded, seeming to agree that there was nothing more to be done. Now, they could only trust Mingde Saint Envoy.

In truth, Ye Fan also had a bad premonition, but it seemed beyond his control now that matters had progressed this far. Even if Mingde Saint Envoy double-crossed them, they would have to endure.

In reality, he had deceived Mingde Saint Envoy about one thing: Fire Cloud Saint Envoy had not died but had escaped with severe injuries. However, his recovery would take a very long time. Ye Fan had kept silent so as not to pressure Heather and Mingde Saint Envoy. Now, his main objective was to annihilate the other two Saint Envoys. Afterward, he would find the injured Fire Cloud Saint Envoy and kill him to eliminate any future threat.

When they stepped into Mingde Saint Envoy’s domain once again, Heather also felt that something was amiss. This time, however, she chose to trust Ye Fan. They soon arrived at the Saint Envoy’s great hall.

When Mingde Saint Envoy saw Heather, he immediately barked, "You are the Bloodline Ancestor?"

Heather returned his glare with a cold one of her own. They were, after all, age-old enemies.

At that moment, Ye Fan stepped in. "We’re all on the same side now. Let your grudges be gone with the wind!"

"Hmph!" Mingde Saint Envoy and Heather scoffed simultaneously.

Before her last slumber, Heather had battled the four great Saint Envoys. It was that very battle that caused her severe injuries and forced her into a deep sleep. It was only natural that they were enemies upon meeting again.

"When will the other two Saint Envoys arrive?" Ye Fan inquired. He hadn’t seen Scarlett today, but Mingde Saint Envoy’s expression was unchanged.

Mingde Saint Envoy declared, "They have been waiting for quite some time! Two old friends, come out and meet them!"

His words had barely faded when two Saint Envoys descended. They were Storm Saint Envoy and Antelope Saint Envoy.

The expressions on the faces of Ye Fan and Heather changed.

Ye Fan turned to Mingde Saint Envoy, his voice grim. "What is the meaning of this?"

"You think I would sincerely help you?" Mingde Saint Envoy replied. "You are mistaken. To me, you hold no value whatsoever! Why would I ever oppose the Pope for you? You are too naive. Today, I will annihilate you on the Pope’s behalf!" he said disdainfully.

The other two Saint Envoys also laughed, their laughter filled with arrogance.

"So that’s how it is," Ye Fan said. "It seems I trusted you too much."

He felt he had made a foolish mistake by trusting Mingde Saint Envoy unconditionally. Now, he regretted it deeply.

"And me!"

A burst of flame shot past, and a fiery figure descended—it was Fire Cloud Saint Envoy. He had arrived. Although Ye Fan’s sword had slashed his face, the Holy Court’s resources were profound. Thanks to a profusion of sacred healing medicines, his wound was no longer a major concern. At the very least, he had the strength for a fight.

Heather’s expression changed drastically. With all four great Saint Envoys attacking at once, this would undoubtedly be their most difficult battle. Ye Fan would never have anticipated that Mingde Saint Envoy would turn on him.

Ye Fan asked Mingde Saint Envoy, "Are you sure you want to oppose me? You can’t afford the price. When the time comes, I will show no mercy!"

"Is that so? I’d like to see what you have to fight me with!" Mingde Saint Envoy scoffed.

The pressure in the hall was palpable. Few could withstand the pressure of facing four great Saint Envoys.

Heather was ready for battle. Ye Fan was furious, tasting the bitterness of betrayal once again.

Ye Fan said, "You will regret this!"

"I never regret my actions," Mingde Saint Envoy stated with disdain. "I only care about the results!"

"Let’s do it! Let’s kill these two whelps together!" Fire Cloud Saint Envoy laughed wildly.

The four Saint Envoys took up positions in the four corners, confronting Ye Fan and Heather. The two stood back-to-back, guarding against the four Saint Envoys.

Filled with guilt, Ye Fan said, "I’m sorry. I never expected it to turn out like this."

"There’s no need to apologize," Heather told him. "Because I will always trust you."

He was deeply moved. As expected, it was his own woman who was willing to trust him in the end.

With that, he said to Heather, "Leave Mingde Saint Envoy and Fire Cloud Saint Envoy to me. You take the other two Saint Envoys!"

"Alright!" Heather nodded immediately.

Then, Ye Fan made his move, launching himself at Fire Cloud Saint Envoy. "Returning to the Sect Sword!"

As the sword descended, Fire Cloud Saint Envoy’s face tightened. He had suffered at Ye Fan’s hands before and immediately dodged.

"You’re courting death, daring to take the offensive at a time like this!" Mingde Saint Envoy charged, rushing straight for Ye Fan. He bellowed, "Mingde Power!"

Under the Holy Light of the Church, a massive Angel formed and plummeted from above. Ye Fan used his Slaughter Sword Dao to block it.

"Fire Cloud Fist!" Fire Cloud Saint Envoy threw a punch. Facing the oppressive power of two Saint Envoys, even Ye Fan chose to dodge rather than meet the attack head-on.

Heather also sprang into action, engaging the other two Saint Envoys with a Blood Clan Secret Technique. In the past, she had faced all four great Saint Envoys alone and was defeated. Now, facing two Saint Envoys by herself, she was completely fearless.

At the same time, Mingde Saint Envoy shouted at Ye Fan, "Today is the day you die! Eternal Light!"

With a great shout, he brought his hands together. Immediately, the sky changed color, transforming into the endless Holy Light of the Church. This light formed a cage, trapping Ye Fan within.

Faced with such a unique cultivation technique, Ye Fan’s expression changed as well. In all his calculations, a battle tactic like this had never appeared.