In the sky, the Blazing Sun gradually rose, piercing through thick clouds, casting golden rays across the land.
Ye Tian looked up at the sky, feeling a mix of emotions. Being in such an era made him feel somewhat sorrowful.
In the backyard, the voice of the Abbot of the Arhat Hall came again: "Ye Tian, I'm not saying this to make you spare me. I want to tell you to put away that facade of caring for the people. The justice you believe in is nothing but nonsense in the face of reality!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Tian did not get angry or show any displeasure. He slightly closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and said, "Thank you."
"Haha, there's no need for thanks. I'm just correcting your words. What I'm doing is merely for revenge; it hardly qualifies as a heinous crime, so don't put that label on me."
"Because this world is paved with sins!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a violent tremor erupted in the backyard, far more intense than before.
Amidst the deafening noise that could shatter eardrums, Ye Tian felt the ground shaking beneath him, tiles rattling, and debris flying.
He knew that the Abbot of the Arhat Hall's most powerful weapon was about to emerge; this battle had only just begun...
"You are right; we have no enmity. What I do today is merely for my friends. And what you do today is only for revenge." Ye Tian understood and no longer struggled with it. It wasn't that he didn't want to save the people; he simply lacked the ability to do so. With a weapon emerging, only extraordinary figures could go forth to annihilate it—there was no need for him to worry unnecessarily.
What he needed to do was solely for Lin the Elder and Lin Qingfeng.
Having freed himself from his mental shackles, Ye Tian felt a sense of liberation. Choosing to bear burdens beyond his capability was unwise; not only would it be futile, but it would also complicate matters further.
"Hahaha! Good! To be honest, I’m just an old man whose words are kind before death." The Abbot of the Arhat Hall laughed heartily, his tone now devoid of the previous gloom and malice, replaced by openness and ease.
"Thank you, senior." Ye Tian sincerely expressed his gratitude because the Abbot of the Arhat Hall had indeed taught him a lesson, correcting his long-standing misconceptions. This was important because one day, Ye Tian might stand at a height that was not absolute; if he still held onto those previous thoughts then, he would undoubtedly suffer greatly.
A person who cannot protect their own friends has no right to talk about the greater good.
"Senior, I don't dare to take credit. To be honest, I really want to kill you, but I know the chances are slim. So, I have a purpose for saying this," the Abbot of the Arhat Hall said candidly, without holding anything back.
"Please speak. If it's reasonable, I will help you accomplish it," Ye Tian replied without hesitation, as the Abbot of the Arhat Hall had greatly benefited him.
"If I fail to kill you, I hope you can send my body to a small town called Huang Town in the eastern part of Divine Wood County."
"If you fail to kill me, I will certainly do so," Ye Tian said.
"Good, then... let's begin!"
As soon as the words fell, Lu Ba seemed to be summoned by some mysterious force. Endless black smoke surged in his eyes, and in an instant, it enveloped his towering body.
Ye Tian's eyes also shot out a golden light; he knew that Lu Ba had received a new command—a kill order!
Roar!
Lu Ba let out a wild roar and pushed off the ground with his massive feet, launching himself into the air.
This leap reached several meters high, and while suspended in mid-air, he resembled a dark cloud, giving an overwhelming sense of oppression.
Ye Tian slightly raised his neck; today’s situation was arguably the most dangerous he had ever encountered. Puppet Lu Ba was already formidable, but that was just the beginning. The unknown creature from the backyard that seemed to come from the Primeval era was the real opponent.
Whoosh!
The whispers were sharp as a violent shockwave rolled down from above, directly sweeping towards Ye Tian.
"Ah!"
Ye Tian also shouted loudly, his clothes billowing in the wind, and then he suddenly vanished as if he had disappeared into thin air.
Of course, this was merely the extreme advance of the Yuqi Tayan Jue.
In the next moment, golden light flickered around Ye Tian, making it seem as if he was clad in Golden Battle Armor. A powerful Primeval aura spread out, and the Crimson Dragon's Golden Blood Power was initially activated!
This was something he had comprehended during his previous confrontation with the Qin Family. At that time, he did not understand its function and could not control it at will, but after months of deep understanding, he was now able to master it completely.
The dazzling golden light forced everything within several feet to retreat far away, even the space seemed to be distorted from the pressure, making it impossible for those Shockwaves to approach.
However, Ye Tian still felt it was not enough. With a thought, the Bagua Xuan Yuan Shield appeared in response. This time it was different from before; it extended five feet away from him, surrounding his body wrapped in golden light.
Puppet Lu Ba seemed to feel that his dignity was threatened and suddenly let out a wild scream. However, he no longer had any spiritual awareness. Although his body was incredibly strong, being suspended in mid-air made it impossible for him to change the situation.
Ye Tian suddenly struck out with his palm, and the brilliant golden light illuminated the entire courtyard blindingly. Then there was a loud bang as an extremely domineering Shockwave swept outward.
Underground, many guards who had no resistance were immediately affected; dozens of figures were sent flying, and many Blood Leeches that had not yet found a host were instantly reduced to powder.
Boom!
Puppet Lu Ba's towering body was sent flying backward and crashed heavily against the wall, causing the entire stone wall to collapse instantly with a cloud of dust rising.
Ye Tian floated down to the ground. To be honest, even with double defenses, when he approached Lu Ba, he still felt immense pressure from the Shockwaves surrounding him.
Creak...
The collapsed stone wall advanced further, completely burying the massive figure of Lu Ba within.
Gray smoke filled the air, making it impossible to see the scene inside.
Ye Tian, seeking caution, did not act recklessly. After all, there was only a wall separating this place from the backyard, and that wall had already fallen. The final weapon of the Abbot of the Arhat Hall was about to emerge.
Screams and buzzing vibrations continued, while the flying ash slowly dissipated.
Finally, Ye Tian saw a glimmer of light...
One, two, three... seven...
There were a total of seven—six horizontal and one vertical. They were long and narrow like arms, blood-red in color, resembling the eyes of a Blood Leech...
Then, beneath those terrifying and disgusting eyes, a cold light flashed by, accompanied by a foul odor that hit him hard.
This time Ye Tian saw clearly; it was two enormous pincers glistening with a ghostly green sheen, each about half a foot long!
"Hiss..."
At this moment, even Ye Tian, who had seen many beasts, couldn't help but gasp in shock. A chilling sensation shot from his tailbone straight to the crown of his head. The thought of being drained of blood by such a monster... was simply unimaginable.
Bang!
Just as Ye Tian was in a daze, the collapsed Stone Pile suddenly exploded outward. A shadow rushed out from within, throwing a punch directly at Ye Tian's head.
Ye Tian's heart raced as he moved. Lu Ba had taken his Thunder Palm strike but surprisingly showed no signs of being affected in either speed or strength. It was known that even a Martial Unity Expert would find it nearly impossible to remain unscathed after taking Ye Tian's previous blow.
However, Lu Ba managed to do it. No, to be precise, it was the Puppet Technique that helped him achieve it!
If struck by this punch to the head, Ye Tian was certain that he would end up with a shattered skull.
Swish!
At the critical moment, Ye Tian's figure flashed and he directly evaded Lu Ba's deadly strike, while once again charging towards the Shockwave. This time, the Bagua Thunder Palm was already glowing with a blue light.
Bang!
A palm struck Lu Ba's exposed back, causing his body to sink and crash into the ground. The immense force made the ground tremble.
Having learned from past experiences, Ye Tian continued his assault without hesitation. The Bagua Thunder Seal formed in his palm and slammed down into the deep pit where Lu Ba had landed.
Although the Thunder Palm, infused with spiritual energy, failed to injure Lu Ba, it seemed that each attack he endured caused him a delay. Perhaps this was the weakness of the Puppet Technique.
Boom!
The tremendous sound of the Explosion Sound made ears ring painfully. In comparison to the Bagua Thunder Palm, the power of the Bagua Thunder Seal was several times greater. Although it was merely a non-concentrated strike, as one of Ye Tian's strongest secret techniques, it was certainly not something easy to withstand.
Roar!
This time, Lu Ba seemed severely injured as he let out a hoarse and exhausted roar. Then, a violent wave surged upward from below, even knocking Ye Tian off his feet.
During his backward flight, Ye Tian activated Jujutsu to control his body because he did not know if the Abbot of the Arhat Hall would take the opportunity to launch a sneak attack on him.
The force of this wave was indeed powerful, sending Ye Tian flying dozens of yards away. However, due to the existence of dual defenses, it did not cause him any harm; it merely propelled him into the air.
In the sky, Ye Tian adjusted his posture, the thick smoke below obscuring any view of Lu Ba's condition.
However, no matter what happened to him, the secondary damage from the Bagua Thunder Seal could not be wasted.
"Break!"
Ye Tian shouted fiercely, and almost simultaneously, a thunderous sound erupted from below, a more intense shockwave surged upwards, pushing Ye Tian to even greater heights.
Roar!!
This time, Lu Ba's roar was even more frenzied; it sounded as if he had sustained severe injuries.
Moments later, Ye Tian floated down. By now, the gray mist had cleared, revealing a deep pit about ten feet deep where the Bagua Thunder Seal had struck.
In the pit, Lu Ba was unrecognizable; all that remained was a puddle of flesh.
The stone slabs of the courtyard were shattered, and all those who were still in pain and struggling had ceased their suffering...
Ye Tianxin moved his head; he too had a part in this long slaughter.
However, for those guards who had suffered under the torment of Blood Leech, perhaps this sudden end to their pain was a blessing.
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