Silence enveloped the arena.
Everyone stared in disbelief at the Golden-Crowned Youth in Purple Robes, as Bloodhand Li Gong, the leader of the Demonic Path from the Central Plains, had been defeated just like that!?
Defeated so decisively?
So effortlessly?
The crowd found it hard to believe, yet they had no choice but to accept it. Consequently, no one dared to speak up, and no one was willing to be the first to break the silence.
To outsiders, Ye Kai appeared carefree and nonchalant, standing above the masses with an air of ease, completely devoid of any mundane aura.
However, at the moment he made his move, his seemingly slow yet swift form left others feeling as if they might vomit blood from sheer frustration.
Bloodhand Li Gong stood dazed for a moment before suddenly spitting out a mouthful of blood again. Hoarsely, he sighed, “Truly worthy of being a Martial Arts True Immortal, your skills are unparalleled. In this era, there is likely no one who can compare. Bloodhand Li Gong is deeply impressed.”
He took a deep breath, slightly adjusting his disheveled attire, revealing a hint of genuine smile. “Once my mind became clear, I realized how wonderful this world is; I had missed so much beauty... This time, Bloodhand Li Gong has gained insight. Thank you for your guidance and warnings, senior!!!”
Gained insight?
Ye Kai was speechless; he really wanted to retort.
What wisdom did I even impart?
Could it be that you also have the fate of a protagonist?
Suddenly, a realization struck him as he leveled up. Is this a rebellion, young man?
Out of nowhere, a proud laugh echoed, “Hey, you really have some nerve! Seeing that you can’t win, you start flattering. I must say, I admire your boldness. This is the leader of the Central Plains Demonic Path, hahahaha.”
Ye Kai had long noticed the four figures hiding in the distance, but only now did he furrow his brow and say, “Speaking of which, looking at this guy makes my hands itch! It’s truly frustrating!”
“Hmm?!” Li Mochou almost burst out laughing but quickly felt a tightening in her heart as she followed his gaze with confusion.
Four individuals flew out from the nearby forest. The leader, a monk with a beard like a sword, fixed his gaze directly on Ye Kai and shouted, “You must be Ye Kai. I wonder where my two disciples are now; hand them over!”
Ye Kai glanced at the four people, particularly focusing on the leading monk. After sizing him up for a moment, he suddenly recalled who this person was and chuckled lightly, “Ha! The monk has indeed mastered some impressive skills. Come on, let’s see how many levels of ‘Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill’ you’ve reached.”
Xiao Xiangzi, Nemo Star, and Yin Kexi ignored Ye Kai's teasing. Their eyes darted around but they strategically stepped aside while keeping their eyes on Ye Kai.
“How do you know about my secret sect’s Vajra Guardian technique?”
The Golden Wheel Dharma King was taken aback and took a sudden step forward, his aura surging violently.
Ye Kai laughed and said, “Instead of chanting scriptures in the temple and worshipping Buddha to seek help from those Bald Giants to find your missing disciples, why are you looking for This Sect?”
Suddenly pausing for a moment, he burst into laughter again and said, “Could it be that you think This Sect is connected to Buddha and came here to enlighten us?”
It was unclear whether the Golden Wheel Dharma King was angry or genuinely enraged; his already dark face turned crimson as he bellowed, “Enough nonsense! Hand over my two disciples, or else…”
"Otherwise?" Ye Kai asked with a half-smile. "If this Sect doesn't want to answer, what can you do about it?"
The Golden Wheel Dharma King’s expression turned serious, ready to take action, but Ye Kai waved his hand and said, "Calm down, monk! Also, those who have been hiding and watching for a long time, come out and face this Sect!"
With that, he flicked his fingers, and a metallic orb sliced through the air with a sharp explosion. After several loud cracks of splintering trees, more than a dozen figures leaped out from the dense forest.
Among them, some looked disheveled while others appeared completely unbothered.
Ye Kai immediately recognized Bi Ye Jing, Deng Jie, Li Kai-su, and Fu Hongyao. The four of them had swiftly leaped to Bloodhand Li Gong's side as soon as they landed.
After all, they were all subordinates of Bloodhand Li Gong, so it wasn't surprising.
However, the other individuals were quite intriguing.
Although he had nearly forgotten about the book "Broken Void," he recognized only a few among them at most.
But looking closely, it seemed that most of this group belonged to the Righteous Path.
Yet who was that stunning beauty standing there, drawing everyone's attention?
Could it be the Crimson Beauty Qi Bisha, who was said to have died in Transmission Eagle's arms?
Then the chubby yet somewhat adorable fellow beside her must be Tian Guoke, one of the three great masters of the Righteous Path known as 'Yinrou Shou'?
Twin Absolute Staff Azure Sky Clear, Spear Sect Direct Force Practice, that woman in the Daoist robe must be the Qinglian Daoist from the Emei Sect, right?
How interesting!
They haven't even done anything yet, and so many people have already arrived. Could it be that this Group is eager to uncover the secrets of Broken Void?
A Monk holding a monk knife slowly stepped out from the crowd and recited a Buddhist Chant: "There is something I do not understand, may I ask the Layman for guidance?"
Ye Kai raised an eyebrow, surprised. He hadn't expected this Monk to speak first, but he was also curious and asked, "What does the monk wish to inquire about? This Sect is equally eager to know!"
The Horizontal Blade Ascetic replied: "If I am not mistaken, Layman just used the Taoist Sect's ‘Nine Character Mantra’. May I ask if you truly descended from the celestial realm? Is there really such a thing as immortals in this world? Does the celestial realm have Buddhas?"
Ye Kai was slightly moved. This monk was indeed the foremost figure in Buddhism after Ling Donglai. Just now, he had merely formed a somewhat ambiguous hand seal, yet it had been noticed.
"Is the monk questioning his own path? Then allow me to share my thoughts."
"Whether it be Dao, Buddha, Demon, or any of the Hundred Schools of Thought, as long as one has the path in their heart and understands their own way, there is a chance to step into the realm beyond understanding. This realm is what we call the Unity of Man."
"Those who reach this state must comprehend life and death. Only by breaking free from the shackles between life and death can one find a glimmer of opportunity to enter the ‘Dao Realm’. Once one enters the Dao Realm, they can truly achieve Broken Void. As for what lies beyond... well, once you get there, you will understand."
"As for whether immortals exist or not, it ultimately depends on your understanding of the path and this world. To put it plainly, what we refer to as a Martial Arts True Immortal is merely a title for life that has transcended to another level."
No one expected Ye Kai to actually respond. Although most people did not fully grasp his words and he did not elaborate on each level's distinctions, even a hint of insight was considered a significant gain.
For them, having a 'senior' expert by their side to offer a few words and point out the direction ahead was a tremendous blessing.
It turned out that once one's own path reached its limit, it would merge with the earth, achieving the state of Unity of Man.
After reaching Unity of Man, one must comprehend life and death, breaking the shackles between them in order to step into the Dao Realm. This...
Comprehend life and death?
Break the shackles between life and death?
The Dao Realm is the same as the Broken Void realm?
...
"Isn't this nonsense!"
Looking at the many experts in the arena, Fan Jian's eyes revealed a hint of panic as he muttered under his breath, "What kind of world is this? Damn it, another strong figure from the Shattered Void Realm? A Martial Arts True Immortal?"
"This is bad; how are we supposed to enter the ancient tomb to obtain the Nine Yin Manual?" Liu Lingling also said with a distressed expression.
"Enough, enough! Do you still want to go to Dugu Sword Mound?" Liu Zhongliang spoke up, his face equally grim.
As soon as these words were spoken, both Fan Jian and Liu Lingling trembled slightly, exchanging worried glances filled with dread and bitter smiles.
As soon as they thought of that enormous beast, comparable to the monsters from "Journey to the West," a chill ran down their spines, and cold sweat trickled down their backs.
Initially, they had believed this world was just an ordinary Low-Level Fantasy Dimension, backed by the Nightmare Space, equipped with so many weapons and gear that failure seemed impossible.
But now, upon entering this place, they had encountered one expert after another. To make matters worse, they had forgotten that this was the Ancient Dimension. Faced with modern weaponry, although they were no match for it, they had stirred up significant trouble.
The one known as Kublai Khan, or Sihan Fei in Chinese, a brother of the Mongol Emperor and a political and military genius of unparalleled talent, had already issued a kill order against them.
For over twenty days now, the three of them had hardly slept well. They had no idea when assassins would appear; various assassination methods emerged one after another, leaving them both resentful and terrified.
However, what shocked them the most was the bizarre nature of this world originally from "Divine Eagle" and the arrival of the Martial Arts True Immortal from the Shattered Void Realm.
When they first heard this statement, the three exchanged glances for a long time, as they had completely lost track of this world's development trajectory.
"Guess what? What do you think the attributes of this Martial Arts True Immortal will be? Can it break a hundred?" Liu Lingling glanced at her older brother and then at Fan Jian, who was as big as an ox. With a twinkle in her eye, she asked.
"It should..."
Just as Fan Jian furrowed his brow to respond, a childish voice suddenly chimed in: "Of course it can! Hehe... gotcha!"
"Who is it?"
Liu Zhongliang sprang up from the ground, his clothes bursting into shreds as he transformed into scattered pieces: "Everyone attack together! We must not reveal our secrets; otherwise, we will all be wiped out!"
"Bang bang!"
Liu Lingling and Fan Jian were equally startled, but having experienced at least three mission scenarios, they quickly sprang up from their hiding spots and landed beside Liu Zhongliang. The three of them stared intently at the girl floating in mid-air, who was giggling uncontrollably.
"Hehehe..."
The Mysterious figure paced back and forth in the air with her hands behind her back, her voice sweet and childlike as she spoke again, "Oh, the gods finally understand the changes in this world. It turns out there is another party intervening. Hehe, hurry and surrender, or else if the gods take action, you will be in big trouble."
The commotion caused by the four of them immediately shattered the harmony in front of the Ancient Tomb Gate, drawing frowns and glances from everyone around.
However, someone soon exclaimed, "It's those guys with the strange hidden weapons! Everyone, surround them quickly! Don't let them escape!"
"Catch them! With them in our hands, we won't have to worry about failing our mission!"
"Don't let the Righteous faction get their hands on them; otherwise, we'll never have a chance to rise again!"
"Surrender now, or I'll make it impossible for you to live or die!"
"..."
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