After hearing Wang Tianba's words, the Windwalker Young Master was the first to abandon Leng Bo Feng, drifting away ten zhang without saying another word.
At this moment, Cold Wu was engaged in a fierce battle with Ye Tian. Upon hearing Wang Tianba's words, he was taken aback and immediately frowned, casting a sidelong glance at Wang Tianba. However, due to his precarious situation, he could only retreat angrily to the side, clearly unwilling to comply.
In contrast to Cold Wu, Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti was much more composed. In fact, he was a hundred times more reluctant than Cold Wu. He understood Ye Tian's capabilities and was genuinely worried about potential complications. But since the family head had spoken, he could only go along with it and smiled, saying, "What I admire most is the Blade Master's faith. It is truly a rare fortune to witness the Blade Master in battle today."
Wang Tianba scoffed dismissively at Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti's words and did not bother to respond. He had a tendency to look down on those who sought his favor, whether they were Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti, Fan Fenglin, or Cold Wu. It didn't matter if they were strategic or cunning, or whether they were First-Stage Martial Artists, Second-Stage Martial Artists, or Three-Stage Martial Artists; he regarded them all with disdain.
Ye Tian had heard about this attitude before but did not fully believe it because the Wang family was indeed one of the top forces in Spirit Martial Town. If Wang Tianba lacked some means of winning people over, how could he have built such a large family business?
However, after witnessing it today, Ye Tian believed it. The expression Wang Tianba had just shown towards Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti—sneering with utter contempt—was infuriating not just for Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti but even for Ye Tian himself. Wang Tianba's demeanor perfectly embodied the word "disdain," as if he were silently conveying: "What are you worth?"
Thinking of this, Ye Tian turned to look at Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti. Sure enough, he noticed that the corner of Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti's eye twitched violently. However, upon sensing Ye Tian's gaze, he quickly regained his composure.
"Heh heh, this can be used to my advantage," Ye Tian thought as he observed the situation. Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti joining the Wang family was certainly not just for a safe haven; he must have ulterior motives.
The shift from a group fight to a one-on-one duel was undoubtedly beneficial for Ye Tian.
Ye Tian exchanged glances with Leng Bo Feng and both chuckled lightly before leaping ten zhang away to the east side of Cold Bo Stone, remaining silent.
Their actions served as witnesses to the agreement. Wang Tianba was quite satisfied and then turned to his three companions, coldly instructing them, "Step back ten zhang."
The Windwalker Young Master had no objections while Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti had reservations but did not show them. Thus, both retreated ten zhang and stood still.
"Damn it! What nonsense is this? No sense of urgency!" Cold Wu muttered under his breath before stepping back.
Although Wang Tianba wasn't particularly clever, he was a late-stage Three-Stage Martial Artist with formidable strength and keen senses. Therefore, he naturally heard Cold Wu's curse. However, he chose not to react this time. Unlike Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti, Cold Wu was also a Three-Stage Martial Master; thus, Wang Tianba would give him some face—albeit only a little.
"Bah! Stupid dog!" Wang Tianba remained silent, but Cold Wu, emboldened, stood firm and muttered another curse under his breath, even spitting disdainfully.
This infuriated Wang Tianba, who raised an eyebrow and was about to explode. However, at that moment, a Secret Sound Technique reached his ears; it was the voice of Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti, saying, "House Head, please endure for a moment. Once we eliminate Ye Tian and the others, we can tear him to pieces."
Wang Tianba and Cold Wu were oblivious to the bigger picture, but Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti was not as foolish as they were. Although he was also angered by Wang Tianba's actions, he still offered advice. Of course, he wasn't doing it for the Wang family; he was doing it for himself. If Wang Tianba and Cold Wu fought each other to a standstill, what would he have left to deal with the Cold Family? In other words, failing to handle the Cold Family meant losing the chance to compete for the Divine Dragon Treasure.
"Sigh... House Head Wang should just bear with it; Cold Wu has always been like this in the Cold Family," Leng Bo Feng thought carefully and quickly seized the opportunity to sow discord.
"What do you think you are? Who asked for your opinion?" Cold Wu was already simmering with anger, and hearing this only fueled his rage further. Leng Bo Feng had no real power in the Cold Family due to his lackadaisical nature; compared to himself, his status was even lower. How could Cold Wu not be furious at him daring to speak out?
He was also quick-tempered and impulsive; unable to contain his anger, he wanted to step forward and take action.
Seeing this, Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti felt delighted. Leng Bo Feng's attempt at provocation had instead stirred Cold Wu into action. As long as the two of them clashed, Ye Tian would not sit idly by since there was a significant gap in strength between Leng Bo Feng and Cold Wu.
"Wait!"
At that moment, Wang Tianba made a surprising move. He stepped forward a few paces and positioned himself between the two parties. Then he looked around and declared, "I said it before: this is a duel between Blade Masters. Do not complicate matters! The dogs of the Cold Family will be dealt with by me later."
Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti nearly exploded with anger upon hearing this, while Cold Wu's face turned ashen. Wang Tianba spoke without thinking; although Cold Wu had betrayed the Cold Family, he still bore the surname Leng and was part of it.
"Haha! House Head Wang's spirit as a Blade Master is truly admirable; I am completely in awe!" Ye Tian couldn't help but laugh; Wang Tianba was simply foolish.
"To hell with you! Flattering me won't help; after this duel, it will be your death!" Wang Tianba didn't catch Ye Tian's mockery at all and wore a proud expression.
"Enough of your nonsense; let's get started!" Although Cold Bo Stone was reckless, he was a bit smarter than Wang Tianba. Seeing this situation unfold, he quickly urged them on, fearing further complications.
Hearing his opponent's taunts, Wang Tianba's expression turned serious. For a Blade Master, a duel was a very solemn matter. He stopped talking and drew his sword, making a cut on his middle finger as he loudly proclaimed, "Draw Your Blade!"
The so-called "Draw Your Blade" is actually quite complicated, requiring a mixture of one's own blood with various substances to coat the blade. However, under the current circumstances, they can only make do with using blood alone.
Wang Tianba was serious, and Cold Bo Stone naturally would not take it lightly, as he too was a Blade Master. He similarly cut his middle finger and said in a deep voice, "Draw Your Blade!"
Once the Draw Your Blade was completed, neither of them hesitated any longer. They clasped their fists in greeting and engaged in combat.
Wang Tianba wielded the Black Tiger Lying Dragon Blade, which weighed eighty pounds and was forged from Earth Core Mysterious Steel. When swung, it created a fierce wind, exuding an extraordinary aura.
Cold Bo Stone's Golden Dragon Swallowing Tiger Blade was also exceptional, made from Deep Water Red Gold and weighing thirty pounds more than the Black Tiger Lying Dragon Blade. Each slash produced a dragon's roar.
Both fighters favored an aggressive style; their blades clashed with a ringing sound, showing little defense as they aimed to overwhelm each other with sheer force.
Whoosh!
With a flick of his wrist, Wang Tianba slashed through the air with the Black Tiger Lying Dragon Blade, sending forth a dark blade light.
"Just a trivial skill!" Cold Bo Stone shouted as he charged forward, swinging his blade horizontally and unleashing a blade aura that shimmered in Crimson Gold, dazzling to behold.
Bang!
As their blade auras collided, the air seemed to tear apart. Amidst the muffled sounds, a shockwave surged outward.
The onlookers did not dare to be careless and quickly activated their Martial Origin Power to protect themselves. The shockwave crashed into them, producing continuous dull thuds.
With Martial Origin Power for protection, the surrounding trees and vegetation suffered greatly. Within five meters of the impact zone, all trees were snapped, and even the ground was lifted by two inches of dust.
As the saying goes, enemies see each other with extra hostility. After exchanging blows, both fighters stepped back for a moment but did not wait long before charging at each other again to continue their battle.
Cold Bo Stone's strength is on par with Ye Tian, positioned at the late stage of Second-Stage Martial Artist, which is a level lower than Wang Tianba. As the duel progresses, signs of his impending defeat gradually begin to show.
However, his Swordsmanship is indeed more refined than Wang Tianba's. Although his overall strength is inferior to his opponent's, his understanding of Swordsmanship allows him to maintain a stable situation and avoid a complete rout.
Wang Tianba is an undisputed master of blades in Spirit Martial Town. He naturally senses Cold Bo Stone's proficiency in Swordsmanship. The victory from their duel over a decade ago has made him somewhat complacent. Today, however, he did not expect Cold Bo Stone to catch up, as his Swordsmanship now seems to be surpassing his own.
"Soul Shattering Nine Slashes!" Wang Tianba shouted fiercely. Although his strength exceeds that of Cold Bo Stone, since this is a duel between Blade Masters, he cannot employ other martial arts. If it comes down to Swordsmanship alone, he feels somewhat uncertain. Thus, after careful consideration, he can only unleash his ultimate move in an attempt to kill his opponent in one strike.
"I've been waiting for this move!" Cold Bo Stone also shouted loudly. At the same time, he held the knife with his left hand while using his right hand to draw power along the blade's edge. The Golden Dragon Swallowing Tiger Blade began to spin rapidly, and in an instant, a rapidly rotating disc-like blade aura appeared.
The disc-shaped blade aura grew larger with each rotation, and under Cold Bo Stone's frequent swings, it astonishingly split into two, then four. In just a moment, nine disc-shaped blade auras surrounded him, tearing through the air with extraordinary momentum.
"This move of mine has no name, but it's sufficient to deal with your Soul Shattering Nine Slashes!" Cold Bo Stone's blade momentum was established, and he looked quite excited. This was the result of over ten years of hard work and understanding; as he said, it was specifically designed as a countermeasure against Soul Shattering Nine Slashes.
"One Calamity!" Wang Tianba did not waste words because he was in the process of unleashing his blade momentum; unnecessary chatter would only distract him.
Once Wang Tianba shouted "One Calamity," a stationary Blade Qi appeared before him, stretching two zhang long and hissing ominously.
"Go ahead; if you can't achieve Nine Calamities' momentum, I won't even bother interrupting!" Cold Bo Stone said coldly. He was very familiar with Soul Shattering Nine Slashes; this martial art consists of nine calamities, each capable of condensing into a massive Blade Qi. When Blade Qi manifests before him, it can be immediately unleashed to kill or continue accumulating. Once all nine calamities are completed, a Blade Net formed by nine massive Blade Qis will appear before him; at that point, striking will reveal the true power of Soul Shattering Nine Slashes.
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