The Cold Judgment of Ye Ziwei

"Sorry, Patriarch! This is simply… too suspicious."

Ye Ziwei smiles lightly, her expression calm yet unwavering. "To ensure the safety of the Primordial World and maintain unity within the Heaven and Earth Alliance, I cannot allow your Spirit Clan to enter at this moment."

"As for why we didn't respond when we received your distress signal earlier, I apologize. But we all knew that even if we had intervened, it wouldn't have made a difference."

"The war is imminent, and we cannot afford to waste our forces in vain."

"So… I assume it was around that time that your Spirit Clan chose to join the Blood Shadow Demon Army?"

Her voice carries a sharp edge, her gaze piercing. "Heh, my Heaven and Earth Alliance had no choice but to hold back, yet in doing so, I happened to see the true faces of your Spirit Clan."

Her words cut deep, like a knife stabbing into the hearts of the Spirit Race members.

"Ye Ziwei!"

The Spirit Clan patriarch's voice booms with anger. "How many times has my clan helped Alliance Lord Ye Tian? And this is how you treat us now?"

"Ye Tian is known across the world as a great leader, yet he has a sister like you?"

"My Spirit Clan nearly perished! You didn't even lend a hand to help us! And now that we have come seeking refuge, you shut the gates on us?"

His anger is palpable, shared by every member of the Spirit Clan.

Their loyalty to Ye Tian has always been unwavering, their bond built on years of mutual support. Yet now, as they stand before the gates of the Primordial World, Ye Ziwei greets them not with open arms, but with cold suspicion.

"Haha! Are you angry?"

Ye Ziwei remains unfazed, her confidence unwavering.

"Perhaps… because I am right?" she continues, her smirk deepening.

The Spirit Clan members grit their teeth in frustration. The patriarch's hands tremble as he grips his scepter.

How could Ye Ziwei be so blind? How could Ye Tian have a sister like this?

"If Alliance Lord Ye Tian knew of your actions, he would surely reprimand you," the patriarch declares, his voice steady despite his anger.

"Brother Tian won't reprimand me. He cherishes me the most."

Ye Ziwei's expression turns serious. "Save your attempts at emotional manipulation. If you wish to enter my world, you must prove that you have not allied with the Blood Shadow Demon Army."

Silence.

The Spirit Clan members clench their fists.

Prove?

They stand here now, seeking refuge—shouldn't that be proof enough?

Does she expect them to summon Ling Ye himself to testify?

"Ye Ziwei! My Spirit Clan has been an ally of Ye Tian for years. Yet in your eyes, we are so easily discarded?"

The patriarch's voice hardens. "Do you see my Spirit Clan as nothing more than servants to your Heaven and Earth Alliance?"

The Spirit Clan suddenly recalls Zhuge Qingchan's warning—joining the Heaven and Earth Alliance would mean the end of their identity.

They would not be allies. They would be subjugated.

And now, they believe it.

Ye Tian may not see them that way, but others in the alliance certainly do.

"If we are not welcome in the Heaven and Earth Alliance, then my Spirit Clan will not humiliate ourselves any further!"

The patriarch bows his hands in a formal salute.

"Miss Ye, take care of yourself!"

Without another word, he turns, leading the Spirit Clan away.

Anger burns in their hearts.

None of them expected this outcome.

They had come in good faith, willing to join the Heaven and Earth Alliance. Yet, instead of acceptance, they were met with rejection and distrust.

This Ye Ziwei… her suspicion knows no bounds.

Does she have no trust in allies who have stood with Ye Tian for years?

Does she not see what is right before her eyes?

Inside the Primordial World, Ye Ziwei watches them leave.

"Heh, giving up so easily? Seems… I was right."

She smirks, self-assured.

Behind her, someone speaks.

"If they truly intended to join the Heaven and Earth Alliance… isn't it a bit harsh to drive them away like this?"

Ye Ziwei doesn't waver. "Even if there's only a one-in-ten-thousand chance that they were sent by the Blood Shadow Demon Lord, I cannot allow them to enter the Primordial World."

"Until Brother Tian returns, I must ensure the Heaven and Earth Alliance remains secure. The Primordial World must be protected."

Silence.

Then, the others nod in reluctant agreement.

They may not fully approve, but they understand.

This approach may seem ruthless, but in war, caution is necessary.

Mistakenly condemning three thousand is better than letting a single enemy slip through.

"All those seeking to join the Heaven and Earth Alliance and enter the Primordial World must be strictly screened."

Ye Ziwei's voice is resolute.

"Not a single mistake is allowed."

"Understood!"

The others bow in unison, accepting her decree.

Ye Ziwei stands tall, a confident, proud smile gracing her lips.

She must prove herself.

To Ye Tian.

To everyone.

On the eve of war, she will thwart the Blood Shadow Demon Lord's schemes again and again.

She will expose every attempt to infiltrate and undermine the Heaven and Earth Alliance.

"Blood Shadow Demon Lord, you wish to dismantle my Heaven and Earth Alliance?"

A cold smirk plays on her lips.

"You underestimate me."