Dual Cultivator Reborn [System In The Cultivation World] Chapter 996: Confrontation between aella and yohan

Aella and Aira exchanged glances once the woman on the throne vanished. Cold sweat still clung to their skin. Aira wiped her forehead, having remained utterly silent throughout the exchange, not daring to interfere in the conversation between Aella and that enigmatic figure.

"Lady Aella, we succeeded. We no longer have anything to fear," Aira remarked, observing Aella who seemed lost in contemplation. Upon hearing Aira's voice, Aella snapped back to reality and turned toward her with a look of visible concern.

"What is the matter, my lady?" Aira asked, noticing her expression.

"She didn't even flinch when I informed her of Evelyn’s betrayal, as if she had anticipated it all along... she remained indifferent to everything until I mentioned the ability Yohan used on you. In that moment, I detected a flicker of surprise in her eyes," Aella replied.

"My lady... that woman is terrifying. No one truly understands her thoughts. Those piercing eyes unsettled me more than anything else, so there is little point in pondering things far beyond our grasp. The vital thing is that she is dispatching reinforcements. They will arrive within forty-eight hours. When they get here, I cannot wait to wipe that arrogant smirk off that brat's face," Aira declared, her fist clenching at the very thought of Yohan.

"I intend to humiliate him just as he shamed me. I will inflict a thousand times the embarrassment upon him before he is caged and delivered to the Imperial Family," Aira added.

Listening to Aira's outburst and seeing the fury etched on her face, Aella let out a heavy sigh. She understood the source of Aira’s rage. It was the first time someone had humiliated her in front of Aella while she stood helpless.

"Calm yourself, Aira. The reinforcements arrive in 48 hours. Until then, we must exercise extreme caution and regulate every single action we take. If my intuition is correct, Evelyn and her disciples will arrive shortly. We simply need to stall for time. If she is rational, she won't attempt anything reckless within the city. If a full-scale battle erupts, this entire city and the neighboring towns will be destroyed... and the same applies to that nephew of mine," Aella whispered, her eyes fixed on Aira.

"Now you are talking. We can hold the entire city hostage. If we fall, we will take every living soul in this city with us. That fool will have to think twice before acting impulsively..."

"You two certainly have the nerve to plot inside my own manor. I was right—you shouldn't have been left unsupervised!" Aira was interrupted mid-sentence by a voice echoing through the room, startling both women. A figure stepped out from the shadows directly in front of them. It was Yohan. Seeing him, Aella and Aira turned pale. They glanced toward the door; it remained locked from the inside, and the array they had previously established was still fully intact.

"My dear Aunt... what is wrong? Have you seen a ghost?" Yohan asked sarcastically, following their gaze toward the room's entrance.

"Ah, you must be wondering how I managed to penetrate that little array you set up for your privacy..." Yohan whispered. With those words, he snapped his fingers. Instantly, the array Aella had placed around the room began to crumble before their very eyes.

"You see, I told you I am a bit special. I know a few tricks, and this is one of them. A low-level array like this is nothing compared to what I can breach. Slipping inside without triggering it was a simple task. I just wanted to know what you were plotting in my guest room," Yohan said. He pulled out a chair and sat down, crossing his legs while watching the two figures standing a few meters away. They were struggling to process what they had just seen, gripped by the fear that Yohan might have overheard their conversation with that woman. If he knew about the incoming reinforcements from the Imperial Family, they were in serious trouble. They would be forced to fight him, potentially facing Aana and the two mysterious women still residing in the manor.

"Yohan... it doesn't have to be this way. Come with me, and I give you my word that your family will be safe. I know you may not trust me, but I truly care for you and your mother. For the sake of your kin, do not do anything foolish..." Aella finally sighed, choosing to confront Yohan regarding her true objective for coming here.

"The Imperial Family demands you at any cost. My mission was to bring you to them; that is the sole reason I traveled to these lands. There is no escaping this. If you value Alena and your partners, then come with us quietly. I promise the safety of your Sect and your family," Aella proclaimed, staring at Yohan. Yohan remained silent, a faint smile still playing on his handsome face.

"He won't listen. There is no point in offering him chances. I know he is your nephew, but he is beyond all reason," Aira said, clenching her fists. She shifted her gaze toward Yohan, her eyes burning with killing intent.

"You are already finished, little brat. Soon, the reinforcements from the Imperial Family will be here, and everything you love and cherish in this world will crumble. Your Sect, your family, and your people... every soul in these lands will be annihilated without a trace. But don't worry, we will leave you alive so you can watch everything fall apart before your eyes," Aira spat. Aella felt a twinge of sadness, knowing she spoke the truth. To her amazement, however, Yohan's smile never wavered. He remained perfectly calm and composed despite Aira's threats. His lack of emotion was truly baffling.