As night fell, White Cloud City seemed exceptionally quiet. Just then, a group of people took advantage of the darkness to stealthily approach Ye Yang's location.
Surprise attacks were their usual tactic. Their goal was clear: to teach the kid a small lesson.
At best, he'd be injured; at worst, his life would be in danger. They were making their final preparations.
The lineup was unprecedentedly strong. Qin Hao, the number one prodigy of Central Province and the top name on the Prodigy Ranking, personally led the team.
This time, he wasn't thinking as much. Not long ago, he had received reliable information.
The young man before him had actually gone to White Cloud Temple and received special guidance from the Abbot of White Cloud.
Even more shocking was the news that Qin Tian, his twin brother whose strength was hopelessly inferior to his, had been defeated by him.
At first, he didn't believe it, until his master, the Sect Master of the Azure Cloud Sword Sect, told him personally. Only then could he accept the truth.
Thinking of this, his attitude changed completely, because Ye Yang had become a huge threat. If this threat wasn't eliminated, it would be like a wildfire that never dies, growing back with the spring breeze.
"How is it? What's the situation? Is the location clear?"
Using the cover of night, these mysterious individuals were eager to get started. To complete their mission, they were willing to use any means necessary.
But words are one thing; actually doing it is another. To what extent could they fulfill their promises? To what degree could they succeed? That remained a big question mark.
"Big Brother, don't worry. We've already scouted it out. He's staying in a secluded place not far ahead. It's very quiet there, the perfect opportunity for us to strike."
One of them immediately chimed in, expressing his thoughts. He knew that if you're going to prepare, you have to bring out your true strength.
In the past, they wouldn't have hesitated or prepared, simply crushing their opponents with brute force. But the young man before them couldn't be judged by ordinary standards.
Lessons learned from the past must be heeded. They had heard rumors that anyone who tried to harm him met a very tragic end.
Once might be an accident, but twice or three times was proof of ability.
Everyone was smart and understood this principle. They also knew that to achieve this, they had to rely on powerful strength, otherwise it would just be a castle in the air, easily blown down by the wind.
The night had deepened. The surroundings were quiet, without a sound or a shadow. Everyone had turned off their lights and fallen asleep, but they knew this was the best time to work.
"Everyone, be careful. This is my last time emphasizing this: don't mess this up. Otherwise, we won't be able to explain it to the Young Sect Master."
The Azure Cloud Sword Sect focused on sword cultivation. Everyone had their own natal sword, and only through constant honing could they become stronger.
Everyone had a heart that wanted to become stronger. Cultivation was like sailing against the current; if you don't advance, you fall behind. Everyone understood this principle. Once you enter the martial world, you're no longer in control of your own destiny.
They had to struggle constantly in this vast world, just to reach the peak.
"Don't worry, we've already surrounded him. He can't escape the Ten Absolute Kill Formation."
On the surface, they were holding him back, but in the dark, others were making other preparations. It could be said that they had laid a net from heaven and earth, making it impossible for him to escape.
They had directly laid a net, opening a pocket. As long as the opponent entered, they would ensure he had no way out, fair and honest, no questions asked.
"Conceal yourselves. Wait for my signal." The leading man was very cautious at this time, because this matter affected everything. If they couldn't complete the mission, they wouldn't be able to explain it.
The group of people hid back in the darkness, perfectly blending in with the surrounding environment, making it impossible to guard against.
"So that's how it is. It seems my breakthrough was just a natural process. But now it's a bit troublesome."
The higher the realm, the greater the difficulty of breaking through. Ye Yang initially thought his Supreme Body was special, but now he realized how terrifying it was.
He harvested the cultivation resources of everyone he defeated, most importantly Spirit Stones. In an instant, he took out the Spirit Stones from several spatial rings, piling them up like mountains.
There were cheap ones, good quality ones, and very expensive ones. There were all kinds of Spirit Stones, and they couldn't be generalized.
"This place is very quiet. Tomorrow is the Prodigy Competition. Hopefully nothing goes wrong. I should cultivate quickly."
Ye Yang had just sat down to cultivate for a small cycle when he noticed a faint sound approaching.
"It seems some people haven't given up and followed me directly. In that case, I'll give them a final reckoning!"
His consciousness entered the space of the Primordial Chaos Pagoda, directly opening the second level. The flow of time here was a hundred times faster than outside, or even more.
One day inside the Primordial Chaos Pagoda was equivalent to a hundred days outside. This wasn't just talk. He had used this treasure to lay a solid foundation. It was also his natal treasure from his previous life. This time, he would rely on it to reach the peak again.
"Primal Chaos Scepter, return all laws to the origin, immortal and indestructible, transcend the physical body!"
Ye Yang entered a special state. Any cultivation technique or divine skill seemed to have no difficulty at this moment.
"Mountain Shattering Invincible, ten thousand fists return to one!"
With a tentative attitude, he practiced the Ye Family's basic Mountain Shattering Fist. Unexpectedly, he reached an even higher level.
"Boom!"
Like thunder exploding in his body, a powerful aura spread out, forming a spectacular sight in the night.
"Wait, what's going on? Why do I feel the spiritual energy between heaven and earth becoming restless?"
The group of people were lurking in the dark, wanting to seize the opportunity to give the opponent a fatal blow. Just when they thought things were certain, the situation changed dramatically.
Boom!
Thunder rumbled in the sky. It seemed someone was undergoing tribulation, and it directly locked onto them, making them look quite ugly.
"Not good, why did we encounter something like this again? Everyone, quickly find a way to leave here. There's no chance."
A burst of energy, then decline, and then exhaustion. Now was the time when their momentum was like a rainbow. If they didn't hurry, they might not have this opportunity.
"Make your move, or it'll be too late."
Suddenly, they were forced to reveal themselves. They had no choice; if they didn't act now, when would they?
"Kill!"
One by one, they pounced like tigers descending the mountain!
"Get lost." Unfortunately for them, all that awaited them was a cold dismissal.
As the saying goes, a long road tests a horse's strength, and time reveals a person's heart. Ye Yang had deliberately chosen a remote location for him, sparsely populated. Although the scenery was excellent and there was no one to disturb them, it also made it easier for certain people to handle matters.
One by one, they charged towards Ye Yang, unaware that he had simply switched rooms, causing them to miss their target completely.
"The evidence is conclusive. How dare you still try to argue?"
They were still planning to capture him directly, but they ended up being played by him instead.
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