"Ha ha, as expected of a Seventh-Rank Expert from the Beast Clan. I didn't think that despite being so cautious, you would still be able to detect my movements."
A Tianyi Daoist, dressed in a gray Dao Robe with long flowing beard, appeared to glide out from a thicket on the west side of Ye Feng, seemingly walking on air.
"The Tianyi Daoist actually appears in a place like this, and it seems he has long been in cahoots with the Heavenly Demon Spider. This is going to be troublesome," Ye Feng thought, surprised by the sudden turn of events.
Initially, even though the Nine-Headed Blood Python had a dispute with the Heavenly Demon Spider, Ye Feng was not too worried. After all, the power gap between both sides was evident. Even though they were in the lair of the Heavenly Demon Spider surrounded by about a hundred Ghostface Spiders, the Heavenly Demon Spider still had no chance of winning. Now that the Tianyi Daoist had shown up, the situation became complicated.
"Tian Yi Senior?" As expected, among everyone present, Xiao Bing was the most shocked. Although she was simple-minded, she could see that there was a disagreement between the Heavenly Demon Spider and their group, and an undercurrent of tension was brewing. With the sudden appearance of the Tianyi Daoist clearly siding with the Heavenly Demon Spider, Xiao Bing, who usually followed his orders without question, was thrown into confusion.
She tidied her disheveled hair and noticed that helping Ning Ruoxue heal had drained her energy. She looked somewhat dispirited but managed to put on a slightly forced smile as Tianyi Daoist approached her. "Celestial Master Tianyi, why are you here?"
"Xiao Bing, your mission is complete. The Wordless Heavenly Book is of no use to me now; you no longer need to follow and protect that young man named Ye," Tianyi Daoist said dismissively.
Xiao Bing glanced at Blood Demon Wolf and Ning Ruoxue with a face full of shame before lowering her head and slowly walking over to Tianyi Daoist's side. Normally unruly, she suddenly became obedient in front of him.
Hidden nearby, Ye Feng had anticipated this outcome but still felt puzzled. As a member of the Ice Phoenix Clan with such powerful bloodline abilities, why would Xiao Bing willingly follow Tianyi Daoist's orders?
"Mission complete? So from the very beginning, you had Xiao Bing protect Ye Feng just to seize my Wordless Heavenly Book?" Blood Demon Wolf seemed to finally understand at this moment. The ally he had painstakingly made contact with had suddenly turned into a traitor. "I trusted you so much; I can't believe you would betray us!"
Xiao Bing felt anxious and was about to explain when she was stopped by Tianyi Daoist.
"Wolf Brother, what do you mean by that? Xiao Bing has always been one of us; how can there be talk of betrayal? Instead, what gives you the right to claim ownership of the Wordless Heavenly Book? If I had known that the token for entering Seal Canyon was with you all along and had nothing to do with the Wordless Heavenly Book, I wouldn't have wasted so many years on you!"
Tianyi Daoist glared angrily at Blood Demon Wolf and scolded him fiercely.
"Hahaha! I knew you had ulterior motives! Why would I easily reveal the secrets of Seal Canyon to you? But now that you know it, what can you do? The token for Seal Canyon is with my brother; do you really think you can defeat him?"
The Seventh-Order Beast, with only mid-level Gangwu Realm cultivation, was indeed no match for the Tianyi Daoist. However, since he dared to appear here, he must have had a plan.
The Blood Robed Elder, transformed from the Nine-Headed Blood Python, glanced at the Tianyi Daoist with an expressionless face and coldly said, "Tian Yi, do you really intend to oppose me?"
The Tianyi Daoist turned to look at the Blood Robed Elder without any fear and replied loudly.
"Haha, Blood Python Brother, we both know that any expert above the Gangwu Realm entering this Qiu Yang Secret Realm will be struck by the heavenly thunder of the secret realm's Restriction. Even if one manages to suppress their power and barely pass through the initial inspection of the Restriction's heavenly thunder, they will still be trapped within the secret realm. The only way to leave the Qiu Yang Secret Realm is when the Restriction collapses. I have finally waited for the demon to break free from its seal; with the Restriction about to collapse, how could I miss this opportunity to return to my Sect!"
"Hmph, if it weren't for you believing in rumors and coveting the treasures sealed here along with the Shura Demon King back then, how would you have ended up in this situation today? Rest assured, with me here, the Shura Demon King's Restriction won't collapse so easily. As for the treasures in Seal Canyon, I advise you to give up on that thought!"
Although the Tianyi Daoist was full of confidence, the Nine-Headed Blood Python paid him no mind. Among all present, his cultivation was the most formidable, subtly overpowering both the Tianyi Daoist and the Heavenly Demon Spider. Although the Heavenly Demon Spider had grown into a Sixth Rank peak beast after not being seen for several days, it was still no match for him.
In battles among beasts, the chances of success in challenging those of a higher rank were minimal; often a single rank difference could result in a vast disparity in strength.
The previously silent Heavenly Demon Spider finally grew impatient and let out a strange cackle while glancing sideways at the Nine-Headed Blood Python. "Big Brother, so many years have passed, yet you are still as naive as before. Do you really think that Tianyi Daoist's appearance here today is just a coincidence?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the Heavenly Demon Spider extended his long, fair right hand and snapped his fingers.
The hundred or so Ghostface Spiders on the ground seemed to have been prepared for this moment. Upon hearing the snap, they began to jump around in an orderly fashion while emitting transparent silk threads from their tails. In no time at all, they formed a thick and resilient semicircular web barrier that completely surrounded everyone present.
The area covered by the web was vast; several Ghostface Spiders occasionally darted past Ye Feng, who was over a hundred feet away but still found himself ensnared within their web.
"It seems this Heavenly Demon Spider has made up his mind to turn against his own brother. But does he really think that this web barrier made by Ghostface Spiders can stop Blood Python Senior?" Although Ye Feng found himself caught in the web's embrace, he remained calm. After all, none of those present had noticed his existence; he could adapt as needed.
After reaching the Fourth Layer of Qi Refinement on his Immortal Path journey, Ye Feng's confidence had grown significantly. Even when facing enemies far stronger than himself, he could maintain a clear mind.
"If it comes down to a fight, Ruo Xue will be in danger. Although she possesses True Blood of the Fire Phoenix within her body, her cultivation is only at Eighth Layer of Yuan Martial Realm—the weakest among us!" Ye Feng glanced at Ning Ruoxue, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground meditating and healing herself, feeling slightly anxious in his heart.
Not far from Ning Ruoxue, Xiao Bing seemed to realize something, occasionally glancing towards Ning Ruoxue's direction, appearing somewhat flustered.
"The only one who can help Ruo Xue now is probably Xiao Bing. Tianyi Daoist must have used some method to control her." Ye Feng could see at a glance that Xiao Bing was not willingly obeying Tianyi Daoist's commands. Whenever Tianyi Daoist ordered Xiao Bing, he would secretly make some strange gestures that others did not notice, but as a Qi Refining Practitioner, Ye Feng was extremely sensitive to them.
Ye Feng suddenly recalled the group of Devouring Beetles that appeared when they entered Tianyi Daoist's cave.
"There's no doubt about it. Tianyi Daoist is from the Beastmaster Sect. Although Xiao Bing is a divine beast of the Ice Phoenix Clan, she is still in her juvenile stage, making it easy for him to control her. The secret technique that Tianyi Daoist uses in the background is probably the key!"
Following this line of thought, Ye Feng quickly pieced together a rough idea.
The Beastmaster Sect had always been very attentive to the rare birds and beasts on the Divine Martial Continent. By chance, after discovering Xiao Bing had fallen into the Divine Martial Continent, they immediately employed means to control her, and then for some unknown reason, she was brought here by Tianyi Daoist.
For Ye Feng, the priority now was to unravel the secret method that Tianyi Daoist used to control Xiao Bing. As for the struggle between the Nine-Headed Blood Python and the Heavenly Demon Spider, with his current strength, he would be powerless to help even if he wanted to.
The Blood Robed Elder scanned his surroundings and glanced at the web barrier painstakingly woven by the Ghostface Spider, revealing a look of disdain.
"Second Brother, if this web were spun by you, Old Man might have to expend some effort. Do you really think these low-level beasts can trap Old Man here?"
As a Sixth-Order Beast, the Heavenly Demon Spider could release Heavenly Demon Silk infused with Mystical Demon Power. This silk was not only incredibly tough but also difficult for even ordinary Gangwu Realm experts to escape once ensnared. Moreover, the Mystical Demon Power contained within could continuously absorb a warrior's Vital Energy, far surpassing what the Ghostface Spider's silk could achieve.
"Hahaha, Big Brother, if I didn't make sufficient preparations, how would I dare confront you publicly!" The Heavenly Demon Spider was extremely pleased with itself and suddenly glanced towards Ye Feng's position as if sensing something unusual.
Ye Feng jolted and quickly withdrew his Soul Thought, holding his breath and focusing intently.
"This person's Soul Thought is surprisingly sharp; he can detect even a trace of my Soul Thought probing. It's better to be cautious."
Ye Feng dared not recklessly probe with his Soul Thought anymore; instead, he condensed it into a straight line and focused all his attention on observing Tianyi Daoist's movements.
"Let's fight, enough with the nonsense! Tianyi Daoist, I've been looking down on you for a long time!" The Blood Demon Wolf was the first to lose its composure. With a furious roar, its fangs grew larger, its clothes ripped apart, muscles bulging, and blood-red fur sprouted all over its body. The Mystical Demon Power surged forth, enveloping it in a chilling Demonic Energy.
Moments later, as the Demonic Energy receded, the Blood Demon Wolf stood at an impressive five meters long and one meter wide. Its massive frame had thick limbs and a round waist, with menacing fangs and blood-red eyes filled with killing intent.
Before Tianyi Daoist, the Blood Demon Wolf did not dare to be arrogant. It revealed its true form directly, its aura climbing steadily, showcasing the terrifying strength of a Sixth Rank early-stage magical beast!
Almost the instant its true form appeared, the Blood Demon Wolf kicked off with its hind legs, splashing up a large amount of mud as it charged straight at Tianyi Daoist.
"Kill that White-Clad Woman!" Tianyi Daoist shouted coldly. His Dao Robe danced without wind as he formed his hands into palms. A green light surrounded them, transforming into a massive green palm shadow that struck towards the charging Blood Demon Wolf.
Roar!
The Blood Demon Wolf let out an angry howl, raising its enormous wolf head high. Its gaping maw opened wide as it lunged to bite at the green palm shadow.
The palm shadow was powerful like a mountain, containing immense force, but under the frenzied bites of the Blood Demon Wolf, it instantly shattered.
Tianyi Daoist remained calm in expression. Facing the more aggressive Blood Demon Wolf after the palm shadow was destroyed, he showed no fear. Lightly stepping back with graceful movements, he waved his large sleeves to scatter a large amount of mysterious black-gray substance.
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