The momentum of the Blade Net was truly terrifying, as the powerful Shockwave tore through the air, lifting the ground beneath it. Trees and boulders alike were crushed to dust upon contact with the Blade Net.
Ye Tian was taken aback by the sight, while the already severely injured Leng Bo Feng fainted in panic.
"Brother Fan! Please take care of Uncle Boyuan!" In this critical situation, Ye Tian had to rush to Cold Bo Stone's aid; otherwise, he would undoubtedly perish. Although Cold Wu's arm was injured, he could still move without issue. Killing the unconscious Leng Bo Feng would be a piece of cake for him, so the only person he could rely on was Fan Fenglin.
"Don't worry." The Windwalker Young Master nodded seriously, then quickly moved a few steps to block Cold Wu, who was looking this way with a pleased expression.
"Thank you!"
Before his words fell, Ye Tian leaped forward, channeling both Martial Origin Power and spiritual energy. Driven by urgency, he executed Yuqi Tayan Jue to an unprecedented level.
The battlefield between Cold Bo Stone and Wang Tianba was not very far from here, but even so, Ye Tian barely managed to arrive just before the Blade Net could shred Cold Bo Stone after two desperate advances.
This massive Blade Net was the culmination of Wang Tianba's full power in his Soul Shattering Nine Slashes, and its might needed no further explanation. Ye Tian realized that in such a rushed moment, he could not withstand it and could only forcibly pull Cold Bo Stone aside in an attempt to dodge.
However, to his surprise, Cold Bo Stone did not budge at all when pulled. Ye Tian's heart raced with urgency as he turned to look at him, only to see a deep sorrow in Cold Bo Stone's eyes. It seemed he had lost hope after seventeen years of hard training yet still being unable to defeat Wang Tianba.
"Uncle Leng!" Ye Tian called out anxiously, trying to wake him.
Cold Bo Stone turned his head numbly at the sound and frowned upon seeing Ye Tian. Then he exclaimed in shock, "You need to leave now!"
"We leave together!" Ye Tian pulled at Cold Bo Stone again.
At this moment, the Blade Net was already rushing towards them with a chilling force. Being within it felt like being cut by blades; even someone of Ye Tian's strength found it difficult to maintain his footing against the overwhelming Shockwave.
Ye Tian once again pulled Cold Bo Stone, who after a brief hesitation finally stopped resisting. He could die, but he could not drag Ye Tian down with him.
All of this happened in the blink of an eye; it had only been a few breaths since Ye Tian arrived. The slight delay caused by Cold Bo Stone directly led to both of them having to endure the impact of the Blade Net before they could possibly escape safely.
"Go!"
Cold Bo Stone felt a mix of sorrow and anger, but this time it was not because he was defeated by Wang Tianba, but because he had dragged Ye Tian down. If it weren't for his earlier hesitation, they would have already escaped the range of the Blade Net.
Thinking this way, Cold Bo Stone forcefully pushed Ye Tian outward while wielding his sword with one arm. He summoned all his strength, pushing the Martial Origin Power that a Second-Stage Martial Artist could muster to its limit. With a loud clang, the Golden Dragon Swallowing Tiger Blade erupted with unmatched golden light, dazzling and blinding.
Ye Tian initially thought Cold Bo Stone would leave with him, but unexpectedly, the latter sent him out of the Blade Net's reach. However, when Ye Tian turned back to look, the brilliant golden light already indicated everything...
It was too late; Cold Bo Stone had made a desperate strike. After this blow, his blade would shatter and he would perish.
Boom!
A thunderous sound erupted from within the golden light. Due to the blinding brightness, no one could see what was happening inside; all that could be felt was the vibration generated by the collision of two immense forces.
"Uncle Leng!"
Ye Tian shouted hoarsely as he rushed toward the golden light. At the same time, he activated the Bagua Xuan Yuan Shield and circulated the Bagua Thunder Seal in his hand, forming a faint blue Bagua Pattern.
"If anything happens to Uncle Leng, I will surely wipe out your Wang family without leaving a single one alive!"
This was Ye Tian's only thought as he rushed forward. The speed of Yuqi Tayan Jue was fast, and the distance to the area enveloped in golden light was not far, but Ye Tian felt it was agonizingly slow because he feared seeing that scene from his subconscious.
"Ah!"
At the moment Ye Tian stepped into the golden light, a sudden cry of pain echoed from within, a voice he was all too familiar with—it was Cold Bo Stone.
Hearing the cry, Ye Tian felt a surge of sorrow, but he quickly pushed it aside. He unleashed the Bagua Thunder Seal without hesitation. His actions were somewhat irrational, as he couldn't see what was happening inside; it was merely an instinctive desire for revenge.
Bang!
Another loud sound erupted, followed by a muffled groan from Wang Tianba. Ye Tian's instinctive attack inadvertently struck Wang Tianba, who had been aiming to deliver a finishing blow to Cold Bo Stone.
Upon hearing the groan, Ye Tian's expression turned cold as he followed the sound, intent on killing Wang Tianba in one swift move.
He chose to abandon Cold Bo Stone in favor of targeting Wang Tianba for two reasons: first, deep down he believed that Cold Bo Stone was beyond saving. Second, his anger had ignited; as long as Wang Tianba remained alive, his fury would not subside.
The speed of Yuqi Tayan Jue was undeniable, and in an instant, he passed through the golden light's barrier. Once outside, his vision cleared. Looking around, he saw that Wang Tianba had already vanished into the dense forest ahead.
"Could it be that the Bagua Thunder Seal didn't injure him?" A hint of doubt arose in Ye Tian's mind. He had clearly heard Wang Tianba's groan earlier. Although the previous Bagua Thunder Seal hadn't been executed with full force, it still contained spiritual energy. Given Wang Tianba's status as a Three-Stage Martial Artist, he should have suffered serious injuries from such a surprise attack. How could he escape so swiftly and seemingly unscathed?
While pondering this, the golden light suddenly dissipated. When Ye Tian turned back to look, he found Cold Bo Stone standing still with the Golden Dragon Swallowing Tiger Blade, his face devoid of any expression.
Glancing once more into the forest where Wang Tianba had disappeared without a trace, after a brief moment of consideration, Ye Tian decided against pursuing him. After all, Leng Bo Feng was still severely injured, and the sounds of battle between Cold Wu and Windwalker Fan Fenglin had not ceased. Although the Windwalker Young Master could hold him off temporarily, he ultimately wasn't a match for him. If Cold Wu managed to break free from their entanglement, he would undoubtedly turn his lethal intentions toward Leng Bo Feng.
With this thought in mind, Ye Tian no longer hesitated and turned back towards Cold Bo Stone.
Earlier, lost in thought, his sorrow hadn't been particularly pronounced. But now that decisions had been made, when he saw the expressionless face of Cold Bo Stone, an overwhelming pain surged within him. This was the jovial and bold Uncle Leng, the one who always insisted on pouring drinks for Ye Tian at every banquet; this was the uncle who would tease both Ye Tian and Cold Frost. Yet now, the once vibrant and lively Uncle Leng... was gone.
"Kid... don't... look at me... with those dead eyes... what are you doing..."
The voice of Cold Bo Stone came through, extremely weak, and finally, there was some expression on his face, looking very haggard and frail.
"Uncle Leng!" Ye Tian shouted, joyfully rushing forward, but as he got closer, he quickly halted his footsteps, realizing that if he lunged forward, he might accidentally crush Cold Bo Stone to death.
"Cough cough cough..." Cold Bo Stone wanted to speak, but the words turned into violent coughing and blood froth surging up.
"Uncle Leng, don't speak. Let me help you sit down." Ye Tian hurriedly stepped forward to support Cold Bo Stone and helped him sit down on the ground.
"I... I’m afraid..."
"Uncle Leng, what nonsense are you saying! I'm here!" Ye Tian interrupted Cold Bo Stone. Many people could buy some time with their will to survive before the end, but if there was no hope left at all, then truly no one could save him.
Cold Bo Stone stopped speaking upon hearing this, but it wasn't that he didn't want to talk; rather, every time he spoke, it caused intense pain in his heart. He glanced at the large knife in his hand and then looked at Ye Tian, seemingly trying to convey something.
Ye Tian had a certain understanding with Cold Bo Stone; he realized that Cold Bo Stone wanted him to bury the large knife that had accompanied him for decades alongside him after his death.
Some things are better left unthought of; understanding them only adds to the sorrow. Ye Tian understood Cold Bo Stone's meaning, which instantly filled his heart with immense pain—the knife lived as long as the man did; if the knife broke, the man would be gone.
"Uncle Leng, don't worry! I will definitely heal you! Besides, the Golden Dragon Felling Tiger Blade is still here; it hasn't broken yet. Why would you leave it behind? You must hold on..."
Smack!
A crisp sound interrupted Ye Tian's words. It was a clear sound, like something snapping...
" The knife... is broken..." Cold Bo Stone sadly raised his hand, gently stroking the blade as if caressing years of companionship, more like comforting a close friend.
Hearing such sorrowful words, Ye Tian fell silent for a moment, but then he seemed to go mad. He snatched the broken knife from Cold Bo Stone's hand and forcefully pressed the two halves together at the break, shouting repeatedly, "It's not broken! It hasn't broken! No!"
"Xiao Tian... avenge me..."
Cold Bo Stone's words were left unspoken, not because his life was ending, but because Ye Tian had sealed his acupoint. Ye Tian was someone who understood the gravity of the situation. Cold Bo Stone's dying words plunged him into a brief frenzy, but it was only for a moment. He had already awakened from his grief; he understood that sorrow was futile. He had to save Cold Bo Stone; he must save him!
Sealing the acupoint was a dangerous move that could very well cost Cold Bo Stone his life, but it was the only option available now. Successfully sealing the acupoint could put a person into a state of suspended animation. During this time, Ye Tian would strive to find a way to save him.
"Ha..."
The success of sealing the acupoint allowed Ye Tian to exhale a sigh of relief. He then took out a healing Dan Pill from his bag. Given the perilous nature of this journey, Ye Tian had collected many healing herbs while searching for Spirit Beast Inner Pills, and the Dan Pills he refined were mostly of high quality.
After taking the Dan Pill, Cold Bo Stone's complexion improved slightly after half an hour. Ye Tian reached out to unseal the acupoint. At this point, Cold Bo Stone's life was basically secure for three days, but after three days, once the medicine's effects wore off, it would be uncertain.
So Ye Tian had three days. The possibility of finding a life-saving herb within that time was slim. Therefore, the most important thing now was to get Cold Bo Stone and Leng Bo Feng back to the Cold Family and mobilize all their resources to search for a spirit herb in the mountains. Only then would there be a chance to save Cold Bo Stone.
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