“Blood Pattern Needle!”
The Tiger Spirit Beast let out a mournful cry as it fell heavily from the air, splattering mud everywhere. Ye Feng pointed with his left hand, and the red light made a strange turn in the air, darting behind another Serpent Spirit Beast and piercing through its skull once again.
With his cultivation at Qi Refinement Level Four, Ye Feng manipulated the Blood Pattern Needle with ease and incredible speed, making it difficult for opponents to defend against.
However, the Blood Pattern Needle remained his final trump card; he would not use it lightly unless absolutely necessary. Although powerful, if used recklessly, it would be nearly impossible to kill these two spirit beasts whose strength was comparable to a Sixth-Order Beast. If it weren't for the fact that these two spirit beasts had been fighting the Blood Demon Wolf for a long time and were nearly exhausted, their strength significantly diminished, they would not have been so easily defeated by Ye Feng.
Although Tianyi Daoist had also consumed a lot of energy, he was an expert who had already entered the Gangwu Realm, with exceptional combat experience. As long as he intended to escape, it would be difficult for Ye Feng, who had just entered the Gangwu Realm and was not yet proficient in using True Essence, to keep him from doing so.
With no other choice, Ye Feng had to use the Blood Pattern Needle to kill the two spirit beasts and cut off Tianyi Daoist's last hope of escape.
“How is this possible? My spirit beasts, even a beginner in the Gangwu Realm, should not be so easily killed! How could you do this?” Tianyi Daoist roared at Ye Feng, filled with shock and anger.
The Blood Demon Wolf also did not expect that the two troublesome spirit beasts would be instantly slain by Ye Feng, standing there in confusion.
“They're just two beasts.” Ye Feng said indifferently, showing no mercy as he struck harder with each sword swing, his True Essence surging forth like tidal waves from the blade.
“He has just entered the Gangwu Realm. How can his True Essence be so sharp and abundant?” Tianyi Daoist was completely broken down; he never imagined that Ye Feng's strength after breaking through had already surpassed his own.
“Ye Feng, I am an Outer Sect Elder of the Beastmaster Sect of the Celestial Moon Empire. Do you really want to make an enemy of us?”
Tianyi Daoist shouted angrily. His entire Dao Robe had been shredded by Ye Feng's sword energy, looking utterly pitiful. Even a strand of his long beard had been cut off by the sword energy, leaving him in a state of disarray, far from his previous ethereal demeanor.
“You are nothing but a traitor of the Beastmaster Sect. Do you still expect your sect to back you up?” Ye Feng sneered.
“The one who sent you into the secret realm, Carefree Master, is an Outer Sect Elder of the Qianhui Sect, and also my close friend. If you kill me, he will definitely seek revenge. Even if you flee to the ends of the earth, you cannot escape death. Moreover, even if I betray the Beastmaster Sect, I am still an Outer Sect Elder. The Beastmaster Sect, as a Heavenly Level Sect among the Four Great Empires, will never allow anyone to interfere in sect affairs. My life can only be taken by the law enforcement elders within the sect. If you kill me, you are also opposing the entire Beastmaster Sect Law Enforcement Hall!”
Faced with Ye Feng's fierce assault, Tianyi Daoist gradually began to falter, forced into a narrow area where he struggled to defend himself.
"That's a pretty lame excuse, but you scared me. The so-called Heavenly Level Sect is not something I can handle!" Ye Feng suddenly stopped, hesitating as he looked at the other person.
Tianyi Daoist felt a surge of joy in his heart, thinking that Ye Feng was still inexperienced and had too little knowledge of the world. He was easily intimidated by just a few words, which made him let down his guard. Just as he was about to continue persuading, a chilling killing intent came from behind.
By the time Tianyi Daoist thought to dodge, it was already too late. The Blood Demon Wolf pounced from behind, its front paw delivering a crushing blow that shattered Tianyi Daoist's skull.
Blood splattered everywhere!
Ye Feng casually waved his hand to deflect the blood and gore that sprayed toward him.
"Good kid, you're really cunning! Just a few words and you made this old fox drop his guard!" Blood Demon Wolf was already filled with hatred for Tianyi Daoist. At this moment, having personally slain him, it couldn't help but throw its head back and howl in excitement.
Ye Feng chuckled lightly, his gaze falling on Tianyi Daoist's corpse.
One had to admit that Tianyi Daoist's combat experience was indeed much richer than his own. Even after a long fight with Blood Demon Wolf, he was already at the end of his strength but still managed to barely cope with its attacks. Ye Feng's swordsmanship was nearly flawless, yet he could never truly injure his opponent; at most, he could only graze the outer clothing and skin.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
The Azure Dragon Sword slashed across the corpse, tearing Tianyi Daoist's clothes to shreds. Two small gray bags that looked unremarkable remained unharmed under the sword energy and slipped down from his waist. The material of these bags was exceptionally tough; even one-tenth of the sword energy couldn't inflict any damage on them.
"Could it be Spirit Beast Bags and storage bags?" Ye Feng was startled and reached out with his left hand to draw the two small bags into his grasp.
Although Blood Demon Wolf also noticed the small bags on Tianyi Daoist, it had no intention of competing with Ye Feng for them. After all, if Ye Feng hadn't intervened, even if Tianyi Daoist couldn't defeat him, escaping wouldn't have been difficult.
Looking up at the depths of the clouds, Blood Demon Wolf considered going up to assist.
"The gap in strength is too great; going up would only hinder him further. Besides, your magical power is too depleted right now; it's better to recover properly," Ye Feng reminded him in time, dispelling Blood Demon Wolf's thoughts. The difference in rank between their clans was almost equivalent to the vast disparity between Human Warriors' realms.
"Let's go check the Sealing Stone Tablet; the seal might be close to completion!" An astonishing aura emanated from the stone tablet, as ten of the thirteen Divine Soul Phantoms of the Immortal Sect had already vanished, leaving only Lin Yue Zhen Ren and two other slightly stronger Divine Soul Phantoms still chanting spells, not yet completely gone.
As Ye Feng hurried over, his expression gradually grew heavy. Thinking of the sacrifices made by the thirteen Immortal Sect seniors, the good mood he had after the breakthrough dissipated.
The more than ten Trial Disciples who had been lingering at Hanbaiyu Square had long since taken the opportunity to escape. Yun Letian and Ruo Xue were quietly discussing something in front of the stone tablet.
Seeing Ye Feng approach, Yun Letian greeted him with a guilty expression, his voice slightly hoarse and his emotions somewhat agitated.
"I'm sorry; I didn't know that these Phantoms on the stone tablet were the Divine Soul Avatars of several seniors who sacrificed themselves. I didn't expect that there was indeed an Ancient Demon Lord sealed inside. I almost made a grave mistake."
Ye Feng shook his head. "Ignorance is no crime. If it weren't for your help in the end, Zhou Jun would have likely broken the seal long ago."
Xiao Bing and Ning Ruoxue felt a deep sadness. Compared to Ye Feng, they had spent more time with Lin Yue Zhen Ren and others and understood them better.
"Is it really worth sacrificing thirteen seniors for just three years?" Xiao Bing asked, somewhat confused.
Ning Ruoxue remained silent, her fists clenched tightly.
Ye Feng's expression gradually fell as he contemplated many things.
"Perhaps it is worth it for them. This is also what our Divine Martial Continent warriors lack. Cultivators pursue immortality; although they look down on worldly matters, they still hold a measure of compassion for all living beings. Warriors pursue strength; with power comes dominion over the world, and commoners are merely like ants to them—objects to be trampled upon and exploited."
Yun Letian pondered this thoughtfully before bowing deeply to the stone tablet.
A faint voice came from Lin Yue Zhen Ren above the stone tablet.
"What Leaf Young Friend said resonates deeply with me. Everyone, the seal has been completed. The Qiu Yang Secret Realm will be completely sealed within an incense stick's time. At that point, you will be transported to the entrance of the secret realm. You only have three years; I hope you can spread the news of this demon's emergence throughout the world as soon as possible."
The voice of Lin Yue Zhen Ren gradually faded along with the Divine Soul Phantom, and the last trace of silver thread shot out from the Phantom, merging into the stone tablet.
Crack!
Countless spiderweb-like cracks appeared on the surface of the stone tablet, and all the paper talismans burned away. Ye Feng quickly led everyone to retreat outside the square.
Boom! Boom!
At the moment the stone tablet collapsed, the Demonic Sound echoed again. A massive Phantom, wrapped in silver chains, suddenly materialized above the hall. The Phantom appeared extremely blurry and indistinct, but its two pairs of black wings emanating Demonic Energy and a silver horn atop its head were exceptionally prominent.
"Ye Feng, three years from now, no matter where you are, as long as you are still within these Three Thousand Great Worlds, I will personally capture you. At that time, I will skin you alive and extract your soul, ensuring that you regret coming to this world!"
Ye Feng raised his head high, filled with fighting spirit. In the face of the Shura Demon King's threat, his gaze remained as steadfast as ever: "Shura Demon King Lu Tong, I, Ye Feng, am always ready for your challenge!"
Rumble!
The heavens and earth trembled.
As soon as he finished speaking, the stone tablet exploded with a loud bang. Vast silver currents poured down like a galaxy descending into the mortal realm, completely enveloping the entire hall. Moments later, a massive Silver Halo began to gradually expand from the center of the hall.
As the Silver Halo swept past everyone, a beam of light descended from above, enveloping them all. Then, in a flash, their figures completely vanished.
The Heavenly Demon Spider and Nine-Headed Blood Python finally ceased their struggle and looked down at the scene below.
"The seal has reopened; both of us will be trapped in this secret realm by the new seal. Do you still want to continue fighting with Old Man?" The Nine-Headed Blood Python transformed back into human form, stroking its grizzled beard as it mocked the Heavenly Demon Spider nearby. Like the Heavenly Demon Spider and Blood Demon Wolf, it belonged to the Beast Clan and cultivated Mystical Demon Power. With the seal blocking them for three years, they could only remain trapped here for that duration.
"I didn't expect that Ye Feng would actually break through to Gangwu Realm at the last moment. Well then, three years is nothing; I've already waited over a hundred years. I don't mind waiting another three years. In the end, you will still die!"
The Heavenly Demon Spider transformed back into human form, glanced at Ye Feng and the others who had disappeared from the square, snorted coldly, and then vanished into the depths of the clouds.
The Nine-Headed Blood Python slowly descended from the sky, arriving in front of the Blood Demon Wolf.
"You did well. I didn't expect this little guy to break through under such circumstances, and his strength after the breakthrough is remarkable. It seems that in three years, we might find a way to stop Shura Demon King Lu Tong."
The Blood Demon Wolf shook its massive head and said gloomily, "In three years, no matter how much he trains, how could he possibly be a match for Shura Demon King Lu Tong? You're overestimating him."
The Nine-Headed Blood Python smiled lightly and replied, "Old Man has heard that this kid only took a little over a year to progress from Martial Realm to the peak of Origin Martial Realm. With such talent, he might just create a miracle."
"Without reaching Divine Martial Realm, it's impossible to contend with Shura Demon King Lu Tong. I sincerely hope Ye Feng never comes back," said the Blood Demon Wolf with a bitter expression.
"Alright, let's go find a place to rest. I didn't expect we wouldn't be able to leave this cursed place after all." Despite the words, the Nine-Headed Blood Python appeared unusually relaxed. With a push of its feet, it leaped high and landed steadily on the broad and sturdy back of the Blood Demon Wolf.
"Boss, I'm exhausted right now; are you trying to kill me by making me walk?" The Blood Demon Wolf shrugged its shoulders, grumbling slightly.
"The Blood Wolf clan is meant to be ridden. It’s been over a hundred years since anyone has ridden you. Haven't you felt uncomfortable these past few years? Old Man is being kind to help you out, yet you're blaming Old Man," the Nine-Headed Blood Python chuckled while stroking its beard.
The duo slowly made their way into the depths of the dense forest.
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