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Ye Tian waited in the shadows. After about half an hour, a flicker of firelight finally emerged from the dimness ahead, followed by increasingly clear footsteps and the sound of metal clashing.
"Finally here," Ye Tianxia thought, clenching his fists. The battle with Fourth Master was imminent, and a surge of excitement ignited within him.
The outcome was not difficult to predict. Fourth Master, whether in terms of Martial Sovereign strength or Blood Sect Secret Technique, clearly had the upper hand. A Sixth-Stage Martial Artist would easily crush a Four-Stage Martial Artist, and the mysterious Evil Scriptures against the inactive Crimson Dragon Golden Blood made it evident who was superior.
At this moment, all Ye Tian could rely on was the spiritual energy he had left after his earlier battle with Left Sword Star, which had already been depleted by more than half.
Thus, the outcome was not hard to foresee. In fact, it had already been determined.
"Ye Tian."
Just then, a voice came from behind him. Ye Tian turned to see Cold Moon with a serious expression, her long sword trembling slightly in her hand.
Ye Tian nodded at her. Not far behind them was a dead end; they had no way to retreat and could only fight to the last.
His gaze swept over the long sword, which shimmered with a gentle wave-like light as it quivered in Cold Moon's hand. Ye Tian understood that this tremor was not due to fear but because the sword had a spirit of its own; it sensed the approaching enemy.
"It has acted on its own to save its master before," Ye Tian said lightly, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.
Cold Moon glanced at Ye Tian with a meaningful look but ultimately remained silent, gripping the hilt of her sword even tighter.
Clang! Clang!
The cave that split into three paths was much narrower than before, and with the enemy outnumbering them, they were now all crammed into this passageway less than two yards wide. The clash of blades against the cave walls became more frequent, echoing like metal striking stone.
"Sister Ningyue, you will be responsible for cleaning up those Loyal Minions in a moment." As the footsteps grew closer, Ye Tian's eyes became increasingly intense.
Cold Moon nodded, taking a deep breath to prepare for battle. However, it was strange that in the face of such danger, the image of Thunderstorm did not appear in her mind. More accurately, since Ye Tian arrived, her interactions with Thunderstorm seemed to have unintentionally become less frequent...
"Ye Tian." Cold Moon gently called out to Ye Tian.
Hearing this, Ye Tian turned around. His facial features were sharp, and at this moment, they were etched with determination and responsibility. After more than a year apart, he had grown taller than Cold Moon, and whether in action or speech, he no longer displayed the previous mischievousness; instead, there was a reassuring presence about him—a sense of manliness.
"What's wrong?" Ye Tian asked in confusion when Cold Moon remained silent.
"Nothing... nothing at all." Cold Moon quickly averted her gaze from Ye Tian, a hint of blush rising on her cheeks.
Ye Tian looked at Cold Moon in puzzlement. After a moment of silence, he said, "Actually... Xiaoshuang..."
"What happened to Xiaoshuang?" Cold Moon asked proactively as she noticed Ye Tian hesitating.
"Ah, forget it." Ye Tian sighed, his fists clenching involuntarily.
"Don't act like a woman; just say what you need to say." Cold Moon had regained her usual demeanor, and the aura of Boss Lady reemerged.
"They're coming!"
Ye Tian's gaze sharpened suddenly, and Cold Moon felt she wasn't mistaken; a golden glimmer had just flashed in his eyes.
Cold Moon was slightly surprised but also sensed the rapid approach of several presences. There were five of them, their strength likely around that of Three-Stage Martial Artists.
"I'll go first; you attack when I dodge." Ye Tian decisively formulated a strategy, his tone leaving no room for doubt.
For some reason, Cold Moon did not seem to have any intention of refuting; she simply nodded naturally and followed behind Ye Tian. At this moment, she appeared to have a somewhat feminine aura reminiscent of Jujutsu.
"Over there!"
Someone shouted ahead, having spotted the gentle glow of the Azure Moon Autumn Light Sword. However, the shout did not convey joy at discovering an enemy, but rather a sense of helpless surprise.
"Attack!" Ye Tian growled, as he was hidden in the shadows ahead. The opponents had assumed both of them were at the source of the light, so Ye Tian's sudden strike caught them off guard. In their panic, Thunder Palm swiftly took down one person.
Prior to this, they had already discovered the exceptionally grim state of Dong Yuan Kui in the cave. Dong Yuan Kui was among this group, second only in strength to Fourth Master and Fang Yun; even Dong Yuankang could only barely match him. If he couldn't handle it, who besides Fourth Master could subdue Ye Tian?
Fear set in before the battle even began, making their already inferior strength even less effective. Coupled with Ye Tian's sudden attack, the man from earlier barely managed to utter a sound before meeting his end.
However, they were indeed bandits who roamed the mountains and forests; having committed many acts of violence had forged a certain ruthless courage within them.
Although they knew they couldn't match Ye Tian, with no way to retreat, their only option was to fight for their lives.
"Everyone, let's go all out!" someone shouted, their voice filled with ferocity as if they were grinding their teeth.
The morale of the enemies surged instantly; the remaining four simultaneously launched an attack towards Ye Tian.
They wielded Steel Blades, which now shone with blinding light under the influence of Martial Origin Power, as if engulfed by a raging fire. The combined effort of the four illuminated the dim cave significantly.
Seeing this, Ye Tian's pupils contracted slightly. Both through his senses and visual perception, he could tell that their strike was merely superficial bravado; it lacked true power despite its impressive appearance.
"Vortex Profound Skill!"
Ye Tian shouted decisively, channeling his palms as a vortex of Martial Origin Power materialized out of thin air.
A tremendous suction force erupted from the vortex, wildly tearing at the four figures in black on the opposite side. After all, these four were Three-Stage Martial Artists; although their swordsmanship was somewhat lacking, their physical endurance was still considerable.
"Everyone, be careful!"
The speaker was the second person on the left, who appeared slightly stronger than the others. Under the pull of the Vortex Profound Skill, his stance was noticeably more stable than that of his companions.
"Lock arms!"
He shouted again, and the other three quickly understood. They used their non-weapon hands to lock each other's arms, then exerted force with their legs, stabilizing their positions immediately.
"Cross Slash!"
It seemed he was the leader of the group; after giving a reminder, he issued commands.
As soon as he spoke, the others suddenly executed Ling Kong's rapid slashes, unleashing Blade Qi that struck out in a cross pattern, forming an "井" shape as it came at them.
"Child's play," Ye Tian sneered. He recognized this technique; he had previously encountered a more widespread Blade Net under Wang Weiyang and had also defended against Dong Qi's sudden counterattack known as Three Soul Severing Strikes. Both techniques were several times more powerful than the attacks from these four, yet they had still failed to affect Ye Tian.
Whoosh!
The cross-shaped Blade Qi surged forward with a rolling heat wave. Its momentum was not weak and seemed even more imposing in the narrow space.
However, this did not cause any change in Ye Tian's expression. Desperate Struggle was not a performance; flashy moves might look good but were ultimately ineffective.
"Bagua Thunder Seal!"
Ye Tian's left palm glowed with golden light as a Bagua Pattern the size of a basin shot forth. This Bagua Thunder Seal was powered solely by his Martial Origin Power, but it was already sufficient to counter the cross-shaped Blade Net.
Chirp, chirp, chirp...
The Bagua Thunder Seal easily tore through the Blade Net and continued to strike towards the four people. Seeing the Blade Qi dissipate, the four had no choice but to retreat repeatedly, gathering all their strength to condense the Blade Qi and attack the Bagua Pattern.
Boom!
This time, the Blade Qi was fierce, colliding violently with the Bagua Thunder Seal. After a thunderous sound, a wild shockwave surged from the point of impact towards both sides.
Ye Tian's footsteps did not falter; he remained unmoved as the shockwave rushed towards him. The four opponents retreated once more until the shockwave weakened enough for them to regain their footing.
"This kid is so strong!" The leader of the group thought to himself. Previously, he had guessed Ye Tian's strength from Dong Yuan Kui's encounter, but experiencing it firsthand made him truly understand just how powerful Ye Tian was—three times stronger than he had imagined.
However, despite his astonishment, the current situation was one of life or death. After the shock wore off, they had to continue fighting.
"Brothers, let's go together! Life and death are fated; success or failure is up to heaven. At worst, we can try again in eighteen years!"
"Charge!"
The atmosphere among them was stirred up; in an instant, their momentum surged as they charged forward once more.
Seeing this, Ye Tian did not hesitate. He activated the Bagua Xuan Yuan Shield to protect his vital points and directly advanced into their formation.
The blades flashed like lightning, creating waves of light. Ye Tian did not shy away; he allowed their Blade Qi to strike against the Bagua Xuan Yuan Shield, producing a series of muffled thuds.
The group unleashed several strikes, each one landing without fail, yet they could not break through Ye Tian's defense. Fear gripped their hearts even more; their earlier momentum plummeted as they felt certain that their lives would end here today.
Ye Tian utilized Jujutsu and Yuqi Tayan Jue simultaneously, moving unpredictably among them. The opponents could not even touch his clothing. As a result, their subsequent strikes missed entirely, with several nearly hitting their own teammates.
"Sister Ningyue, are you ready to open up?" Ye Tian called out excitedly as he turned around.
Cold Moon was initially worried, but after seeing Ye Tian's strength, she not only felt relieved but also astonished. This kid had made such remarkable progress in just a year; he truly deserved to be the number one genius of Spirit Martial Town!
"Alright, I've learned a few new sword techniques today, and it's the perfect time to test their power."
As her voice fell, Cold Moon dashed out from the side, her long sword shimmering with brilliance as a stream of water-like sword light rippled forth.
Swish...
The sword light was like ripples on water, and even the sound of it slicing through the air was soft and clear. However, when it struck flesh, it was far from pleasant.
"Ah!"
A scream erupted as one person was directly severed from his left shoulder to his right waist...
Before the cries could fade, a second beam of sword light struck again, followed by a third and fourth...
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