"Ye Yun... he's actually still alive?"
"That's right, how could someone as monstrous as him die in such a simple ambush? I should have known!"
On the other side, Kanna no Miyaji sighed incessantly.
He harbored no enmity towards Ye Yun. Moreover, stemming from the inherent admiration of the people of Sakura for the strong, he greatly appreciated Ye Yun, a prominent figure who had stirred up the times.
Although this admiration was, on a deeper level, born from his own aspirations to become someone like Ye Yun...
Regardless, he held more positive than negative feelings.
"Alright, alright! Let's stop chatting about irrelevant matters! It's about time we get down to business!"
"I didn't pull all of you trash out of that dusty grave just for you to listen to intel and yelp one after another."
"Each and every one of you present has been assigned your respective duties. Fulfill them properly!"
With that said, Lin Ran took out a crystal stone from his Divine Might Space, his gaze sweeping over the six of them.
Upon seeing Lin Ran produce the crystal stone and a spatial vortex appear in his hand, identical to when he intercepted them in the underground passage, Kanna no Miyaji and Dinu were truly convinced of Lin Ran's identity.
The four异族 heroes, though fearful, still looked somewhat unconvinced and indignant.
After all, standing behind them was Ye Yun, and they themselves were high-ranking officials leading their respective races, possessing formidable personal strength.
Lin Ran, this fellow who didn't even announce his name, was demanding they work like beasts of burden. How could they possibly accept this?
Not to mention Lin Ran's indifferent attitude towards them. It was highly likely that the tasks assigned to them would be anything but pleasant...
"You expect us to do as you say just because you say so? Aren't you looking down on us a bit too much?"
"Since you already know that we are here under the instructions of Lord Ye Yun, you should show him more respect!"
"Otherwise, if Lord Ye Yun's wrath descends, no matter how powerful you are, you won't be able to withstand it!"
The undead hero, Kel'Thuzad, spoke out indignantly.
Although his tone was somewhat blustering when mentioning other terms, the moment he spoke of Ye Yun, he immediately regained a considerable amount of spirit.
It was evident that Ye Yun's boundless might had indeed instilled in him extreme confidence...
One could say that he had truly mastered the art of "borrowing the tiger's might."
Unfortunately, Lin Ran was least inclined to indulge such individuals...
"Alright, alright, no need to repeat yourselves again and again. I already know Ye Yun is your godfather..."
"Since he's so good to you, why don't you just bend over and stretch out your necks tonight to lick his stinky feet!"
"Oh, wait, that won't work... You're just a skeleton with nothing, perhaps he wouldn't even look down on you..."
"Heh, do you really think Ye Yun considers you anything at all?"
"To people of his caliber, you are merely disposable trash!"
Lin Ran showed absolutely no mercy to Kel'Thuzad, his mockery being exceedingly sharp.
Kel'Thuzad, a being who greatly valued his dignity, could hardly endure such humiliation. He immediately roared and conjured an Ice Lance, intending to blast it directly at Lin Ran's face to vent his anger.
However, in his current state, Lin Ran didn't even bother to make a proper move...
*Crack!*
Accompanied by a sharp shattering sound, the Ice Lance, which Kel'Thuzad had painstakingly formed in his hand, was instantly twisted into fragments by a suddenly appearing spatial vortex.
Concurrently, around Kel'Thuzad, several Void Gates opened...
*Shu-shu-shu-shu-shu-shu-shu!*
The next moment, numerous dark golden chains shot out from them, binding Kel'Thuzad tightly.
Chains of Heaven!
Although Kel'Thuzad's body lacked any significant divinity, the Chains of Heaven could only exert their most basic effect.
But when combined with the Op-Op Fruit...
Cardiac Arrest!
Without any pause, the several dark golden chains immediately began to transmit a crackling electrical current.
Lin Ran had not held back at all in this Cardiac Arrest, its power being astonishing.
Especially when it struck Kel'Thuzad, who was already extremely weakened and bound by the Chains of Heaven. The scattered energy and flying bone fragments made for a truly tragic sight.
So strong!
Whether it was Kanna no Miyaji and Dinu watching the spectacle, or the other three 异族 heroes at the center of the event, this thought simultaneously flashed through their minds.
While Kel'Thuzad's current strength had certainly diminished, he was, after all, a genuine tenth-tier Hero-level unit! Even a starving camel is bigger than a horse. It was difficult to imagine who could so easily and casually overpower him.
Yet, Lin Ran, without making any physical movement and relying only on what they perceived as minor tricks, had subdued Kel'Thuzad effortlessly...
It could only be said that his strength was likely unfathomable.
Such a powerful being, even in their prime, would likely have made them retreat, let alone now.
Under the eaves, one must bow their head.
Watching Kel'Thuzad, who was continuously electrocuted and unable to even speak, An Ruo couldn't help but sigh:
"My lord, my brother was too impulsive. Please be understanding..."
"From my perspective as his elder brother, it should be our honor to serve you!"
It's best to back down for now...
After all, in this world, nothing is more precious than one's own life.
As for the subsequent developments, they could only be decided by Ye Yun himself and this mysterious man before them.
They, these small fish and shrimp, were no longer relevant.
Thinking this, An Ruo felt even more aggrieved.
In the past, the four of them, their brothers, had been highly respected wherever they went.
If not outright dominating the scene, they at least commanded immense prestige.
No matter how unconvinced others might be, they at least maintained superficial respect.
Especially after Hu Lai hitched his wagon to Ye Yun and received Ye Yun's seemingly selfless and generous support, he had become a renowned figure within the entire 异族 community.
Yet, ever since arriving on this unfortunate Kyushu Island, they encountered troublemakers daily and were constantly outmatched.
Now, a person who dared to openly challenge Ye Yun had appeared...
Who could they possibly reason with for this?