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The sky was filled with drops of blood, sharp as countless daggers. Unexpectedly, the third strike of the Three Soul Severing Strikes was mediated by his own blood, transforming into a blade that shattered everything in its path.
Swish, swish, swish...
The air was suddenly filled with the sound of countless tearing noises, blood droplets falling like rain, unavoidable. At this moment, he could only rely on the defensive capabilities of the Bagua Xuan Yuan Shield.
With explosive sounds like popping beans, Blood Blades continuously shot towards the Bagua Pattern. Although their power was much weaker than the previous formless Blade Qi, their sheer number was staggering. Ye Tian did not know how much blood was in a person's body, but this rain of Blood Blades likely numbered at least eighty thousand if not a hundred thousand!
Bang, bang, bang...
The sounds were not loud but were densely packed. At this moment, Ye Tian could no longer care about the consumption of spiritual energy and could only exert all his strength to maintain it. He fused Martial Origin Power with spiritual energy and injected it into the Bagua Xuan Yuan Shield.
At this moment, the Bagua Xuan Yuan Shield was the most powerful he had ever summoned since learning this martial art; the Bagua Pattern extended a full yard in square area, firmly solidifying in front of him to block the endless Blood Blades.
The infusion of spiritual energy caused the golden Bagua Pattern to mix with a chilling blue light. The two colors blended together, and at the center was a small Crimson Dragon writhing and moving, creating an aura of mystery.
Although the Bagua Xuan Yuan Shield was originally a Yellow Level Six martial art, at this moment it could easily be mistaken for a Earth Level Six skill!
The unprecedented Bagua Xuan Yuan Shield revolved continuously before Ye Tian, with golden and blue lights shining together as if all external damage could be effortlessly resolved.
The Blood Blades continued to frantically shoot out. Ye Tian did not know whether Dong Qi was alive or dead at this moment, but his body did not fall; instead, he kept shooting out Blood Blades from amidst the explosive sounds as if they were endless.
Under such fierce attacks, Ye Tian could not move an inch and could only wait to endure this wave of relentless assault.
Ancient sayings tell us that fierce winds do not last all morning, and sudden rains do not last all evening, yet this relentless assault continued for a full half hour before it finally ceased.
The once-mighty Bagua Xuan Yuan Shield now lacked luster, riddled with numerous small holes across the Bagua Pattern. Through those tiny openings, Ye Tian's body was already a bloody mess in corresponding areas.
This was after the Bagua Xuan Yuan Shield had absorbed most of the force. If he had been struck directly by the Blood Blade, the outcome would have undoubtedly been far worse.
Ye Tian's injuries were primarily concentrated in his chest and abdomen. However, due to his robust physical endurance, although the injuries looked severe, they were mostly superficial. Only the pre-existing abdominal injury was more serious, with blood flowing profusely.
"Ugh..." Ye Tian bent over, triggering a wave of intense pain that slightly hindered his movements.
He took out a healing Spiritual Pill from a cloth pouch at his waist. However, after examining it for a moment, Ye Tian crushed it and applied the powder to his wounds.
As the medicinal powder seeped into the wounds, the bleeding immediately stopped. Yet, based on Ye Tian's estimation, full recovery would likely take at least three days.
After tending to his wounds, Ye Tian turned to Dong Qi. At this moment, Dong Qi lay on the ground, his entire body mangled with no intact flesh left; he was a true mess compared to Ye Tian.
"Sigh." Ye Tian sighed, feeling a tinge of loneliness rise within him.
In martial arts, there are always pros and cons. He hadn't expected that the Seamless Triple Slash could be so vicious; in seeking to kill an enemy, one might end up destroying oneself.
However, one undeniable point remained: if Ye Tian were merely a Three-Stage Martial Artist without various extraordinary abilities, he would have certainly suffered far worse injuries than Dong Qi when faced with the overwhelming barrage of Blood Blades.
"It seems my grasp of defensive martial arts is still insufficient..." Ye Tian pondered quietly. This was an undeniable truth. He could easily kill Dong Qi because he hadn't even used his strongest move, Bagua Thunder Seal; the battle had already ended. Yet no matter how strong an attack is, it cannot compensate for weaknesses in defense. Through this experience, Ye Tian deeply understood that the Bagua Xuan Yuan Shield could no longer fulfill its role as a reliable defense against an enemy's ultimate moves.
Dong Qi is a Fourth-Stage Warrior, merely a disposable pawn under the Qiu Family's Twin Young Masters. Dong Qi's defeat means that Ye Tianxia will face even stronger opponents next, as the Qiu Family's Twin Young Masters will certainly not let anyone challenge them go unpunished.
This time, the Bagua Xuan Yuan Shield was the limit of what Ye Tian could muster, yet it was still pierced by the Seamless Triple Slash. Although it was not completely shattered, its insufficient defensive power had become evident.
However, this does not mean that the Bagua Xuan Yuan Shield will be eliminated, as not everyone possesses such powerful martial arts skills and talents. Moreover, in a battle, neither side would recklessly use their ultimate techniques; otherwise, failing to land a hit would leave them vulnerable.
Therefore, using probing techniques first is an inevitable part of combat. The Bagua Xuan Yuan Shield's responsive nature perfectly aligns with the defensive needs against probing attacks. Essentially, the Bagua Xuan Yuan Shield has merely shifted its function.
Ye Tian's gaze shifted from Dong Qi to the distance, about fifty paces away, where he could imagine the trembling figures of the other three.
After a moment, Ye Tian suddenly felt disinterested for some reason and lost his intent to kill. He simply withdrew his gaze and coldly said, "Get lost before I change my mind."
The three were clearly taken aback by his words. Two of them turned and ran immediately, but the scarred man hesitated and did not move, seemingly wanting to approach Ye Tian.
Ye Tian frowned slightly. Just as he was about to scold him, he realized the man's intention. This person did not want to approach him but rather wanted to take Dong Qi's body away.
The Scarred Man was inherently fierce-looking, but at this moment, his eyes showed a complex expression—mostly fear. However, the fear that flickered in his eyes appeared more like a fierce glare.
Ye Tian ignored him and found a clean spot to sit down. After all, he had traveled a long distance and had just been through a fierce fight, which left him feeling quite fatigued.
Seeing that Ye Tian showed no intention of obstructing him, the Scarred Man seemed emboldened and moved faster. Moments later, he appeared beside Dong Qi's body, his eyes becoming cloudy as if he were about to shed tears.
Ye Tian watched quietly and felt a surge of emotion. These three must be Dong Qi's nephews or nieces. Initially, Ye Tian disliked the Scarred Man due to his appearance and had preconceived notions about him being an irredeemable villain. Yet unexpectedly, in this final moment, it was he who refused to abandon his relative's body—truly illustrating that one should not judge by appearances...
"After all, you intended to harm me first, so what I did was merely out of necessity." Ye Tian sighed helplessly. He did not pity this group of self-inflicted misfortune villains; rather, the scene reminded him of some painful past events.
The Scarred Man said nothing, clearly at a loss for words. This was indeed their self-inflicted misfortune. To be honest, even if Ye Tian were to wipe them out completely, it would not be excessive.
Ye Tian remained silent and took out a Dan Pill again. After swallowing it, he began to close his eyes and adjust his breathing.
Since the bodies were already mangled and many exploded parts had turned to mush, the Scarred Man could only take off his outer garment to wrap Dong Qi's body before hoisting it onto his shoulder.
"Great kindness is not to be thanked; I hope we meet again." The Scarred Man murmured softly as he finished his preparations.
Upon hearing this, Ye Tian did not open his eyes. He did not believe he owed any kindness to the Scarred Man, and the Scarred Man's tone was quite conflicted. This indicated that he felt both gratitude and hatred towards Ye Tian.
He hated Ye Tian for killing his uncle, but his gratitude and hatred were equally profound because Ye Tian not only performed such a benevolent act but also spared the lives of the three brothers.
The Scarred Man glanced at Ye Tian one last time before turning to leave.
However, just as his footsteps began to move, Ye Tian suddenly seemed to remember something and called out, "Wait."
The Scarred Man stopped but did not turn back.
Ye Tian's gaze swept over the spot where Dong Qi had fallen. Sure enough, there remained an object shimmering with a dark luster, which was the Mysterious Steel Heart Mirror that could withstand even the Bagua Thunder Palm.
"Take his belongings as well," Ye Tian said without a hint of insincerity. Although this item was very useful for him, who was in urgent need of defensive martial arts, Ye Tian did not wish to claim it for himself. One can kill, but if one kills for possessions, then the nature of the act changes entirely.
The Scarred Man visibly trembled at the words, a hint of gratitude flashing in his eyes. He never expected that Ye Tian's series of benevolent actions would warm his heart, making his resentment fade significantly.
However, after a brief hesitation, the Scarred Man did not turn back to retrieve the Mysterious Steel Heart Mirror. Instead, he expressed his thanks once more and then took off with all his strength, rushing away.
"This item should be given to you, Brother. Dong Lin takes his leave; I will repay this kindness in the future."
By the time the voice reached Ye Tian, the Scarred Man's figure had already vanished into the dense forest, completely disappearing. Due to his insufficient strength, Ye Tian could only vaguely catch the gist of those words.
"Dong Lin..." Ye Tian silently repeated the name in his mind before getting up to pick up the Mysterious Steel Heart Mirror.
Although this object was only the size of two palms, it felt quite heavy, weighing around fifty pounds. There were no discernible patterns on its surface; it was simply a piece of black material. However, that blackness shimmered with a brilliant luster, almost blinding to the eyes.
"Xuansteel..."
Ye Tian tried hard to recall what was recorded in the Spiritual Treasure Compendium regarding spiritual materials. After a brief search in his memory, he vaguely pieced together some information.
There are many types of Xuansteel, and this particular piece should be called Wutan Xuansteel. Due to various factors during its formation process, its grade is not fixed and fluctuates between Yellow Level Six and Earth Level Three.
Based on its ability to withstand Ye Tian's Bagua Thunder Palm attack, its grade should at least reach above Earth Level One.
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