Martial Peak - Rise Of The Human Emperor-Chapter 87-The Death of Nie Yong

On the High Heaven Pavilion side, Xie Hongchen looked utterly defeated, a lifeless pallor overtaking his once-confident expression.

His mind was consumed with one painful realization: If only I had seized that moment. The opportunity was there, within his grasp, but now Yang Kai had irrevocably become entwined with Su Yan's heart, a fact that gnawed at him with an intensity that bordered on obsession. He watched from a distance, his jealousy burning with such intensity that it felt like acid in his veins.

How could I have let this happen? The thought echoed relentlessly in his mind, but no answers would come. Every choice he had made had led to this—his failure to act, his hesitation. Now, Yang Kai was everything to Su Yan. The bond they shared was something Xie Hongchen could never dream of having, and that realization twisted something deep inside him.

He had never suffered such a painful, humiliating defeat. His pride had been shattered, his plans overturned in an instant. It was almost unbearable. I should have acted sooner. I should have been the one to save her, to claim her heart.

A ruthless gleam flashed across Xie Hongchen's eyes as he looked towards someone standing in the distance. It was Nie Yong.

Nie Yong, equally battered from the battle with the Tortoise Monster Beast, was recovering not far from Yang Kai.

Nie Yong was in a confused state. He was unable to judge what his heart was going through at this moment. He and Yang Kai had clashed many times when they entered the cave. He had even caused many obstacles and made people chase him down.

But they were unable to locate his hiding place, so that matter came to an end at that time. However, the existence of Yang Kai was like a fish bone stuck in his throat, neither able to stomach it nor cough it out.

He still remembers the words that Yang Kai spoke when he escaped from him.

After such a short time, Yang Kai had already become strong and formidable.

Now, what should I do? What the hell should I do? 

His thoughts were interrupted by a sharp, unmistakable signal—a look from Xie Hongchen, his older brother. Their eyes locked for a moment, and Nie Yong's heart skipped a beat. There was something in that look—an unspoken command, a dark promise.

Xie Hongchen's intent was clear. His gaze told Nie Yong everything he needed to know: If you want to survive, you have to kill Yang Kai.

Nie Yong's stomach dropped. He understood immediately, and yet, his mind reeled in disbelief. Kill Yang Kai?

The sheer weight of the choice crushed him. How had it come to this? His hands trembled, not from injury but from the overwhelming anxiety gnawing at his soul. He wasn't sure how to even process the idea. But one thing was certain—if he didn't act now, Yang Kai would find him eventually.

Xie Hongchen had already made up his mind, and the path was clear: kill or be killed.

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Is there really no other way? His thoughts were a blur, but the terror that had gripped him in the face of Yang Kai's power was enough to make him consider any means necessary.

Nie Yong's gaze flicked to his brother once more, and that look—full of dark certainty—spoke volumes. If I do this, with Xie Hongchen's backing, I'll be safe. I'll survive. Yang Kai will be nothing more than a distant memory.

He was no longer capable of thinking clearly. Panic, fear, and desperation clouded his judgment completely. His eyes widened with sudden, chilling clarity. If I don't kill him, I'll never escape. If I do nothing, Yang Kai will come for me.

Standing up, Nie Yong slowly walked toward Yang Kai step by step.

Yang Kai acted as if he was unaware of the impending doom. He simply stood at the same spot without moving a finger.

Nie Yong was increasing his pace step by step. The only person near Yang Kai right now was Su Yan .

As long as he moved fast enough he can surely make a killing strike.

As for the matter of killing at a more suitable time, it was already out of consideration.

Everyone was focused on the Tortoise Monster Beast and no one had noted the movements of Nie Yong, except for one person.

That person was Lan Chudie.

Everyone was still watching the battle unfold, but she was looking at the back of Yang Kai, The movement of Nie Yong quickly brought the attention of Lan Chudie. At first, she thought that Nie Yong had restored his injuries,but observing for a few more moments, that didn't seem to be the case. The target of Nie Yong was unexpectedly Yang Kai. Moreover, Nie Yong was also using his World Qi while walking, and she was able to feel its slight fluctuation.

Lan Chudie is an intelligent woman. She immediately understood what Nie Yong wanted to do.

"Nie Yong! What are you doing?!"

At the same time, she pointed forward, eyes narrowing.

"Yang Kai... behind you."

Nie Yong came to a halt. He fearfully looked at Yang Kai.

"Brother Nie." Yang Kai turned around slowly and maintained his smile.

"Brother Yang." Nie Yong gulped, unable to move even though he clearly wanted to.

"Do you want to kill me?"

Those words made Nie Yong so frightened he took a few steps back and waving his hand own hands quickly, he said with a smile, "Brother Yang, why would I do such a thing? We are from the same sect and we are brothers, how can I commit such a deed?"

Nie Yong felt the skin on his face twitch because of the nonsense pouring out of his mouth, but he couldn't help it as he was panic-stricken.

While speaking, Nie Yong slowly moved back step by step while laughing awkwardly. Presenting himself as harmless as possible, he moved almost like a pendulum.

"Nie Yong!" Yang Kai screamed angrily, his face twisted with such anger he looked like a maddened evil spirit.

Nie Yong was afraid, so afraid he could not bring the guts to utter any sound. He turned around and ran for his life.

Nie Yong hadn't even taken ten steps before his legs locked up.

A bone-chilling pressure surged from behind.

Yang Kai hadn't moved much—just a slight shift of his foot—but the killing intent that rolled off him was enough to make even the Monster Beast's corpse feel less threatening.

Nie Yong spun around and summoned his Qi in a panic, his voice trembling. "D-Don't push me! I wasn't going to—"

Yang Kai didn't give him time to finish. In one fluid motion, he dashed forward, leaving behind a sharp gust that snapped nearby leaves off trees.

Nie Yong threw a wild palm strike, eyes wide with terror. "Take this!"

But Yang Kai was already inside his guard. He grabbed Nie Yong's wrist mid-strike and twisted.

Snap.

A howl echoed across the battlefield. Nie Yong dropped to one knee.

"I gave you a chance," Yang Kai said coldly, his voice steady, too steady.

Nie Yong looked up, desperation clawing at his face. "Please... I was wrong! Spare me, Brother Yang! I-I'll never—"

Without another word, Yang Kai struck a clean blow to Nie Yong's chest—silent, precise.

Nie Yong staggered back, eyes wide. He looked down at the bloody hole in his chest, then at Yang Kai... and collapsed.

The moment his body hit the ground, silence swept the field. Lan Chudie had witnessed the entire exchange, her chest rising and falling with emotion.

Yang Kai stood over Nie Yong's body, breathing calm. Then he turned and locked eyes with her for a moment.

She looked away... but her heart pounded.

This man... isn't like the rest.

And unknowingly, something fragile began to grow inside her heart—something hard to name, but impossible to ignore.