Chapter 19: The Old Master Arrives
Chapter 19: The Old Master Arrives
This ethereal figure was coiled around by nine dragon heads, as though nine Divine Dragons were guarding this silhouette. But it was just a fleeting glimpse—the figure vanished in an instant like a shooting star streaking across the night sky, burning out and disappearing.
“What was that? Could it be this boy is protected by some great figure behind him?”
“Or perhaps he’s the reincarnation of some ancient, mighty being?”
Yang Danhou and Yang Yunduan exchanged a glance, their eyes flashing with identical killing intent.
“Ah, A Man… before, Ye Yun was the future of the Ye Family. Now, perhaps A Man is the true hope of the Ye Family.”
Witnessing this scene, Ye Yuan’s heart surged with massive waves. That strange vision of Ye Yun proved that behind him, there indeed stood a peerless powerhouse; otherwise, how could such an ethereal figure appear?
“You shall go down and accompany him in death!”
After crippling Yang Hu’s Dantian, Ye Yun fixed his gaze on that black-clad member of the Yang Family. This man’s cultivation was no less than Yang Hu’s, and his status in the Yang Family was likely equal to Yang Yunduan’s. If he could eliminate him as well, it would greatly demoralize the Yang Family and restore the Ye Family’s prestige.
“Brat, this master will personally capture you!”
Just as Ye Yun was about to strike and kill the black-clad man, Yang Family’s Clan Chief, Yang Yunduan, shot forward like a shadow of cloud, landing in front of Ye Yun. The black-clad man then helped the barely-breathing Yang Hu leave.
“Sixth Level of Flesh Immortal, Unity with Heaven realm…”
Staring at Yang Yunduan, Ye Yun could only describe him with the words ‘unfathomable.’
“With you at the Flesh Immortal Third Layer, you killed a Fifth Layer powerhouse. Logically, after breaking through to the Fourth Layer, you should be able to kill a Sixth Layer powerhouse. Brat, let this old man see what you’re capable of.” Yang Yunduan prepared to make his move, deep pupils gleaming with a sharp light. Within his eyeballs, it seemed as though flashes of electricity were flickering.
“A Man, the Sixth Layer and the Fifth Layer are completely different realms. Hold on a while longer, and this old man can join the fight to help you!”
To the side, Ye Wentian was sitting cross-legged, focusing his breath. Beads of sweat covered his face.
Thwack!
Ye Yu and the black-clad man exchanged a palm strike mid-air. Both retreated three steps, each sustaining different injuries. It seemed both were badly hurt, not daring to attack recklessly for the moment.
The night air was filled with a chilling, murderous aura, making everyone shudder.
“Xiao Yun, this man’s cultivation is not ordinary. His True Qi has reached great completion, and his power is profound, several times greater than that Yang Hu. With your current strength, at best you can only fight him to a draw. Unless you unleash the full power of the Indomitable Blood Body, you might have a chance to kill him. But once you fully activate and release the Indomitable Blood Body, this marvelous art will be discovered by everyone, and then…”
“Hmm…”
Hearing Uncle Han’s words, Ye Yun’s breathing became unusually heavy. He gained a new understanding of this Yang Yunduan before him.
Yang Yunduan was usually low-key, especially under the prestige of the Ye Family. His ability to lay low was something ordinary people couldn’t hope to match. Now, at the Ye Family’s most vulnerable moment, he finally emerged, aiming to strike the Ye Family down so they could never rise again.
“I will show you what heavenly might is!”
Whoosh!
A vast surge of True Qi erupted from Yang Yunduan’s body, pouncing towards Ye Yun with lightning speed. Above him, the True Qi took the form of an enraged ox monster, overwhelmingly domineering.
“Watch out! The Yang Family’s secret art, the Raging Ox Scripture!”
Seeing the ox-monster of True Qi released by Yang Yunduan, his expression darkened, and he immediately warned Ye Yun.
Ye Yun’s body flashed, suddenly vanishing.
“What incredible speed! His physical speed alone is absurdly fast. If this boy cultivates to the Eighth or Ninth Layer, wouldn’t he be able to kill Tenth Layer powerhouses?”
Yang Yunduan, along with the ox-monster True Qi, struck out instantly. The massive True Qi descended like a giant mountain pressing down on Ye Yun. But who would have thought Ye Yun would vanish from his spot, instantly evading the domineering attack.
From that single movement technique, Yang Yunduan could see the immense potential threat of Ye Yun.
“Take my punch!”
Ye Yun took seven steps, kicking up layers of dust as he suddenly pressed towards Yang Yunduan.
Bang!
The two exchanged a blow mid-air. Ye Yun staggered back several steps before steadying himself, while Yang Yunduan only retreated a single step. Yet, he wore an expression of shock, examining Ye Yun as if looking at a monster. “Good brat, not only is your physical body outstanding, but your internal energy is also remarkably strong. With a Flesh Immortal Fourth Layer cultivation, you can actually exchange a blow with this old man. In the world, you are a top genius. Perhaps only that Qin Qing from the Qin Family could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you.”
“Qin Qing? What’s she? Sooner or later, I will surpass her. Yang Yunduan, your Yang Family and my Ye Family are not mortal enemies. If you are willing to submit to my Ye Family, when my Ye Family unifies the world, I will surely grant your Yang Family a piece of prosperous land. How about it?”
Ye Yun was actually trying to recruit Yang Yunduan and the entire Yang Family.
Yang Yunduan laughed wildly. “Haha! Brat, you are indeed a character. But you are too arrogant and unrestrained. The world is vast, yet you dare to arrogantly speak of unifying it? Utterly shameless! As for you, if you join the Yang Family now, not only will this old man spare you, but I will also let you take the position of Yang Family Clan Chief. How about that?”
“I offered a sincere heart to the bright moon, yet the bright moon shines over the gutter. Yang Yunduan, today one of us must fall.” Ye Yun partially activated his body once more. Facing a Sixth Layer powerhouse, he dared not be the slightest bit careless.
Swoosh!
From the Yang Family’s direction, that Yang Danhou suddenly unleashed a massive pillar of True Qi, gathering it in his palm.
“Trouble now. I was only planning to activate partially, but now I must fully activate to hold off Yang Danhou and the others!” Ye Yun instantly broke out in a cold sweat.
“He recovered his True Qi so quickly, preparing to release the Poison Giant!” At this moment, Ye Yuan instantly understood. Yang Danhou’s True Qi was so powerful that no one in the entire Ye Family could match him. Ye Wentian couldn’t, Ye Yu was too inexperienced, and as for “A Man,” he had already performed excellently, but even he couldn’t withstand this Giant, Yang Danhou.
The Black Banner Camp warriors immediately rushed forward.
Yang Danhou’s killing intent ran rampant; he prepared to strike first and wipe out the Black Banner Camp. “Haha, mere Poison Giants can deal with this old man?”
“Yang Danhou, today your doom has arrived!”
Suddenly, a powerful surge of True Qi accompanied by a laugh of pride echoed through the night sky.
Yang Danhou’s face darkened. Hearing the voice, he exclaimed in shock, “A Ninth Layer of Flesh Immortal powerhouse…?”
“Overlord Lifts the Cauldron!”
A purple figure suddenly leapt down from the night sky. On his arms, he was actually holding a massive cauldron formed from condensed True Qi.
True Qi taking form was a Divine Ability of the same category as Vacuum Sword Qi, only achievable by those at the Ninth Layer of Flesh Immortal.
Seeing the newcomer, Ye Yuan’s heart raced. “One of the three great secret arts of my Ye Family, the Overlord Fist. Who is it?”
“Break for me!”
Yang Danhou roared. A two-foot-long Vacuum Sword Qi hovered above his head. True Qi suddenly surged upward, clashing with the massive air cauldron.
The great air cauldron and the Vacuum Sword Qi tangled for a few moments. The Vacuum Sword Qi began to disperse, scattering into numerous sword blades. The great air cauldron weakened somewhat but still domineeringly smashed down towards Yang Danhou.
“I refuse to accept…”
Boom!
The great air cauldron instantly smashed Yang Danhou into pulp. It even left a deep pit in the ground. Bits of flesh scattered across the sky, and a silver light shot out from the bloody mist.
Whoosh!
“Haha, the True Secret of the Frost Sword!”
The purple-robed man reached out and grasped the silver light in his hand.
“The… the Ancestor is finished!”
“Our Yang Family…”
With Yang Danhou’s death, the Yang Family members lost their pillar, as if the main support beam had collapsed, and they lost their fighting spirit.
“This person has actually mastered the Overlord Fist to such a perfect level. Overlord Lifts the Cauldron—that’s a True Qi Divine Ability. It seems the higher the realm, the greater the power of the Overlord Fist.” Reflecting on the power of that Overlord Fist just now, Ye Yun was secretly astonished.
“Ye Xun… it’s actually you!”
Ye Yuan examined the purple-robed man. His body trembled, and a glint of solemnity shone in his eyes.
Ye Xun unceremoniously tucked the secret manual into his robes and turned around. “I didn’t expect the esteemed Ye Family Clan Chief to still remember this clan traitor. Ye Yuan, it’s been many years. I see you haven’t lived as comfortably as I imagined.”
“Retreat!”
Yang Yunduan’s face was ashen. His greatest reliance had fallen. He now began to regret the plan to exterminate the Ye Family. Leading the Yang Family members, he retreated into the darkness.
Whiz! Whiz! Whiz!
Arrows shot out from the darkness like a storm sweeping through the Yang Family ranks. In an instant, countless Yang Family members died or were injured, blood flowing like a river. Only Yang Yunduan and a few dozen powerhouses continued to resist.
“Mere Yang Family, how dare you offend the majesty of my Ye Family? Blazing Fire Palm!”
An angry voice erupted from the darkness. The night sky suddenly blazed, and a massive, burning palm of True Qi fiercely swept towards Yang Yunduan and the others.
“Tenth Layer of Flesh Immortal!”
“The Yang Family is finished!”
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Although Yang Yunduan unleashed his lifetime’s power to resist that terrifying burning True Qi, the strength of one person was ultimately too insignificant and utterly useless. He himself, along with all the Yang Family experts, turned to skeletons in an instant.
“Blazing Fire Palm! Tenth Layer… we pay respects to the Old Master!”
Ye Yuan bowed respectfully towards the night sky. Then, Ye Wentian, Ye Yu, and the others all bowed one after another. Even Ye Yun had to lower his head momentarily.