The moment his bloodline power activated, Ye Xuan’s mind stirred, and a crimson sword light slashed across the battlefield!
*Boom!*
The corpse general in front of Ye Xuan was sent flying a thousand meters away. When it finally stopped, its body split apart.
Seeing this, Xiao Xiao and the others’ expressions darkened.
None of them had expected Ye Xuan to still have a trump card!
Bloodline power!
What kind of bloodline was this? How could it boost Ye Xuan’s strength so dramatically?
Xiao Xiao turned to Zong Shou beside him, his gaze cold. “Even now, you’re still holding back?”
By this point, Xiao Xiao had already unleashed nearly all his trump cards!
Yet Yun Realm was still keeping theirs in reserve!
This infuriated him!
Zong Shou remained silent. Truth be told, he’d wanted to retreat from the start. Even the Enforcement Sect’s ancestor didn’t dare provoke this guy. But he also knew there was no turning back now for him or Yun Realm. If they retreated and let Ye Xuan grow—or if Yan Banshan reached the No-Boundary Realm—both Yun Realm and his own life would hang by a thread at their mercy!
Xiao Xiao said coolly, “What, you think you still have a way out?”
At those words, the hesitation in Zong Shou’s eyes vanished. He opened his palm, and a wisp of green smoke rose slowly. The next moment, the surrounding space-time trembled violently. Soon, twelve white-robed elders emerged from all directions!
Xiao Xiao’s eyes narrowed. “Yun Divine Generals!”
Yun Divine Generals!
A mysterious squad founded by Yun Realm’s ancestor long ago, rumored to once number thirty-six, with nine reaching Half-Step No-Boundary! After the ancestor’s fall, this enigmatic team had vanished.
Now, they’d reappeared!
Though only twelve remained, each was at the peak of the No-Path Realm!
These were veteran No-Path Realm experts, their combat strength and foundations among the very best!
With their arrival, the battlefield’s dynamics flipped completely!
Overwhelming advantage!
In terms of lineup and numbers, Yun Realm and the Enforcement Sect now utterly dominated Ye Xuan’s side!
Meanwhile, King Zhongshan and the Hidden Assassination Pavilion’s leader grew grim.
With this array, Hidden Assassination Pavilion and Zhonglin Dao Kingdom were thoroughly outmatched! The Pavilion Leader, in particular, felt a pang of frustration. His people were assassins, ill-suited for direct combat. The losses so far were heavy, and continuing this way risked total annihilation!
At that moment, Zong Shou suddenly locked eyes with Ye Xuan from afar. “Kill!”
*Kill!*
As his command rang out, the twelve Yun Divine Generals charged at Ye Xuan. Dozens of powerful auras surged like a tidal wave, warping the space-time of the heavens and earth into an illusory blur!
Far off, Ye Xuan—his bloodline activated—frowned, still clinging to a shred of clarity. Seeing twelve No-Path Realm experts rushing him, his expression darkened!
Damn it!
These old bastards had no honor—ganging up on him!
He had no choice but to fight!
Just as Ye Xuan prepared to act, the space around him trembled. Nine golden-armored warriors suddenly appeared, surrounding him.
The Dao Kingdom’s Forbidden Guard!
At that moment, King Zhongshan—previously pinned by three corpse generals—shouted, “Kid, get out of here! Head to my Dao Kingdom!”
Ye Xuan hesitated, then asked, “Senior, you’re staying to hold them off?”
King Zhongshan snapped, “No kidding!”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment. “That doesn’t feel right. I—”
King Zhongshan roared, “Then you hold them off!”
Ye Xuan turned and bolted without looking back. “Senior, take care!”
King Zhongshan: “…”
Seeing Ye Xuan flee, a feral glint flashed in Xiao Xiao’s eyes. “Where do you think you’re going?”
He vanished from his spot. At that moment, Ye Xuan spun around and slashed down with his sword!
*One Sword Decides Life or Death!*
A cascade of crimson sword light poured forth!
Xiao Xiao’s pupils shrank. He didn’t retreat—instead, he met it head-on with a punch!
A direct clash!
He knew how terrifying Ye Xuan’s sword was. Retreating would only make it worse!
Because Ye Xuan’s sword was fast!
*Boom!*
A burst of sword light erupted, and Xiao Xiao was forced back thousands of meters. As he steadied himself, a flying sword suddenly slashed toward him!
Xiao Xiao dodged with a hair’s breadth, evading the lethal strike. But as he moved to pursue, his arms suddenly shattered into nothingness!
His face twisted in fury. “Chase him! Don’t let him reach the Dao Kingdom!”
He didn’t know what trump cards the Dao Kingdom held, but he didn’t dare underestimate them!
After all, their ancestor was Jun Daolin!
Zong Shou and the others immediately gave chase. The two corpse generals and Yun Divine Generals abandoned King Zhongshan, joining the pursuit of Ye Xuan!
Seeing this, King Zhongshan breathed a sigh of relief. Good thing he’d told Ye Xuan to run and draw their fire—otherwise, he might not have held out much longer!
Ye Xuan: “…”
At that moment, a black-robed figure appeared beside King Zhongshan—the Hidden Assassination Pavilion Leader.
The Leader said gravely, “King Zhongshan, aren’t you worried they’ll kill him?”
King Zhongshan replied softly, “How could they? Even if we die, he won’t.”
The Leader frowned. “Why not?”
King Zhongshan said calmly, “Because he’s got someone backing him!”
The Leader: “…”
King Zhongshan glanced around, then said, “Let’s go! We’ll wait for him in the Dao Kingdom!”
With that, he turned to leave.
The Leader hesitated, then asked, “You’re really not afraid they’ll kill him?”
King Zhongshan didn’t look back. “If he doesn’t die, we hit the jackpot! If he does, we don’t lose either. The one behind him will avenge him. The moment the Enforcement Sect and Yun Realm kill him is the day they’re wiped out! Either way, we profit.”
The Leader: “A win-win?”
King Zhongshan nodded. “Hidden Blade, trust me—I won’t steer you wrong by backing this kid. Soon enough, you and I might reach the legendary No-Boundary Realm.”
The Leader was silent for a moment, then said, “I hope so!”
He paused, then added, “So far, in the history of the Dao Realm, only Jun Daolin and maybe that Adaoling have reached No-Boundary. And the one behind this Young Master Ye…”
Far off, King Zhongshan stopped. He said softly, “That’s exactly why it’s terrifying. It means our Dao Realm isn’t the pinnacle of this universe…”
With that, he walked away.
The Leader fell silent.
…
At the edge of the starry sky, Ye Xuan sped onward with his sword, pushing his speed to the limit. With his bloodline activated and the Qingxuan Sword in hand, Xiao Xiao and the others couldn’t catch him for now!
But he couldn’t shake them either!
Ye Xuan’s face was grim.
He’d realized that once he’d chosen to flee, every powerhouse had turned to chase him!
Behind him were thirty-nine No-Path Realm experts!
Thirty-nine!
And the corpse generals and Yun Divine Generals weren’t your average No-Path Realm fighters!
Suddenly, Ye Xuan asked, “Little Pagoda, if my old man were in this situation, what would he do?”
Little Pagoda stayed silent!
Ye Xuan’s face darkened. “Don’t play dead on me!”
Little Pagoda said, “When Master faced this, he usually fought to the death!”
Ye Xuan asked gravely, “If I fight to the death, can I win?”
Little Pagoda: “No chance!”
Ye Xuan: “Got any ideas then?”
Little Pagoda paused, then said, “Given the situation, I suggest you surrender, Young Master!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
Just then, the space-time in front of Ye Xuan split open, and a shadowy figure darted toward him!
Ye Xuan’s eyes narrowed. The Qingxuan Sword flew from his hand.
*Rip!*
Space-time tore apart, and the shadow was slashed back!
That brief pause allowed Xiao Xiao and the others to catch up, surrounding him!
Ye Xuan looked at the dozens of No-Path Realm experts around him and sighed inwardly.
At that moment, Xiao Xiao barked, “Kill!”
No nonsense!
He wasn’t giving Ye Xuan any openings!
But then, Ye Xuan suddenly said, “I surrender!”
*Surrender!*
The words stopped the charging experts in their tracks!
Xiao Xiao frowned. “Surrender?”
Ye Xuan nodded. “I can’t win! I surrender!”
Xiao Xiao eyed him. “If you’re surrendering, hand over your sword and Yan Banyi!”
Ye Xuan nodded. “Fine!”
He opened his palm, and the Qingxuan Sword floated toward Xiao Xiao. Xiao Xiao’s eyes narrowed. He glanced at Ye Xuan, then grasped the sword. The moment he did, his brow furrowed again!
A quiet unease crept into his heart!
Ye Xuan said, “Aren’t you curious about the one behind me? You can sense them through this sword…”
Xiao Xiao stared at Ye Xuan for a moment, then abruptly released the Qingxuan Sword. “Why would I need to sense the one behind you?”
Ye Xuan’s expression froze.
Xiao Xiao sneered, “Ye Xuan, you ‘surrender’ and hand me your sword just so I’ll use it to sense your backer and get myself killed by them…”
He glared coldly. “Do I look like an idiot to you? Huh?”
Ye Xuan was speechless.
Damn it—this jerk wasn’t following the script!
Xiao Xiao stowed the Qingxuan Sword and said, “Ye Xuan, I know you’ve got someone behind you, and I know they’re strong. But I’ll tell you this: you die today! Unless you call them out right now, you’re finished!”
With that, he waved his hand. “Kill!”
At his command, the surrounding experts charged at Ye Xuan.
Far off, Ye Xuan slowly closed his eyes. His blood began to boil.
One against over thirty No-Path Realm experts?
Impossible!
His strength had grown fast, and with the Qingxuan Sword, he could take on a No-Path Realm fighter. But dozens of them?
No way to play this!
Fight!
Ye Xuan knew it was his only path left!
Gradually, his aura intensified, and the last shred of clarity in his eyes began to fade…
Just then, Little Pagoda’s voice echoed in his mind. “Young Master, want to try sensing Big Sis Tianming?”
Ye Xuan laughed wildly. “No way!”
With that, the final trace of sanity in his eyes vanished!
He plunged fully into madness!
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