"Not good. We've been tricked."
The group followed the Young Sect Master's arrangement and intended to test the depths of this brat's abilities.
Before they could truly gauge his strength, however, they had already lost their lives.
A great terror and crisis enveloped them, making their hair stand on end and leaving every one of them tense.
After all, they had been imposing just moments ago, yet they had been utterly helpless against their opponent. The longer this dragged on, the more disadvantageous it would be for them.
That was why they had been forced to launch an attack despite being in less than optimal condition. The result was only too predictable.
Attacks blanketed the sky and earth as they descended upon Ye Yang, but the effect was pitifully poor. It was practically like scratching an itch from across the air.
"Forget it. Brothers, let's fight for our lives! This man is an anomaly, so don't underestimate him!"
One attack missed, and another immediately followed. Each move linked into the next, pressing in from every direction. Their goal was to leave their opponent no chance to catch his breath and create more opportunities for victory.
"Clang, clang..."
One side had overwhelming numbers and launched a counterattack, while the other was outnumbered and stood alone. Yet the situation did not develop as they had imagined. Instead, it grew increasingly out of control.
Fast against fast, speed against slowness—of all the world's martial arts, only speed was unbeatable. Although their attacks seemed incomparably fierce, the longer they fought, the more alarmed they became, and the colder their hearts grew. Their spirits had already plunged to the bottom.
"Quickly activate the formation—the Seven Absolute Killing Formation!"
The leading man did not retreat even half a step. Since they could not resolve the problem in a short time, he would force the issue and kill the enemy with the method he knew best.
With a hum, eighty-one sword lights descended from the sky, directly enclosing the area where they were fighting. Everything was confined within that boundary, leaving the others completely unaffected.
Invisible gravity spread outward. Ye Yang felt as though two great mountains had been placed directly upon his shoulders.
"Everyone, prepare yourselves! If it works, increase the force!"
One strike failed, so they launched another. They would not stop until they achieved their goal. Seeing that their attacks had affected their opponent, they naturally refused to let this opportunity pass and increased their firepower.
"Crack!"
The sound of something shattering rang out, instantly making them tense.
"How is everyone? Can you hold on? Can you keep holding on? If not, say so now!"
When they had used this move, they had originally intended to end the battle swiftly. Only now did they realize how laughable their idea had been. They wanted a quick victory, but the youth opposite them would never let them have their way.
"Ants trying to shake a tree—how overconfident. I had already decided to spare you, but since you insist on seeking death, don't blame me for showing no mercy."
His divine sense directly left the Primordial Chaos Pagoda. Ye Yang opened his eyes, which shone with piercing brilliance like Fiery Eyes of Truth as he stared at them, causing them to involuntarily retreat half a step.
The situation suddenly reversed once more. Before they could react, one wave had barely subsided before another rose.
"Brat, behave yourself! Obey us obediently and suffer less flesh-and-blood pain. If you refuse to cooperate, don't blame me for showing no mercy."
Liquor gave the cowards courage. After swallowing a pill, each of them seemed to have been injected with stimulants.
Their bodies brimmed with power, and their speed, defense, and every other aspect had received a substantial boost.
"Seven Kill Formation—Annihilation of Heaven and Earth!"
A cold voice rang out. Immediately afterward, eighty-one strands of Sword Qi came sweeping in to slaughter him!
"You have your stratagem, and I have my ladder over the wall. Let's see who can overpower whom."
Ye Yang did not hesitate in the slightest. He merely watched everything unfold with cold eyes and slowly raised his left hand.
The spiritual energy between heaven and earth surged toward him like a rising tide, roaring as it gathered into a vortex above his head.
A terrifying power was brewing. The others had an instinctive feeling that if they casually took even one hit after being targeted by him, the only result would be to vanish into ashes.
"Everyone, stop holding back. Let's fight!"
"Don't worry, Big Brother. That's exactly what I intend to do."
Their fate had come to an end. Their outcome had already been decided.
"Kill!" They did not hesitate either, unleashing their ultimate killing moves.
Strand after strand of Sword Qi, under their meticulous control, swept toward Ye Yang in a murderous whirl.
"Whatever happens, take my fist first!"
Ye Yang executed a beautiful teleportation and dodged their killing move. Immediately afterward, he teleported again, arriving behind them and deciding to give them a thrilling surprise!
"Forget it. Let's stake everything on this!"
One by one, they decided to borrow the formation's power and make their final preparations. If that still failed, they had already done everything they could, and surely their master would not blame them.
The two sides once again decided to settle victory and death with a single move. There was no other way. Two extreme forces collided, and this place became a forbidden zone once more!
"Wait, what's going on? It's the middle of the night, and you're making such a racket arguing with people. Are you going to let anyone rest?"
"That's right! What exactly are you trying to do? If you have the guts, come at me and let him go!"
From beginning to end, Ye Yang maintained an innocent expression, because he knew that once that mysterious power targeted him, escaping unscathed would become troublesome.
"Pfft!"
One fist apiece—the crowd joined forces and unleashed their final ultimate killing move. Yet before him, it was nothing more than a joke.
"What other moves do you have? Use them all. If you don't use them now, you won't get another chance, understand?"
Ye Yang's aura surged like a rainbow. He was only one step away from announcing their outcome before everyone and passing judgment on their fate.
"Thump!"
More than a dozen people collapsed in unison like a chain reaction, leaving only Ye Yang standing tall between heaven and earth.
"What should I even call you people? Your hearts soar higher than the heavens, yet your lives are thinner than paper. Sadly, you lack the destiny for greatness and can only make wedding clothes for others."
With eyes that saw in six directions and ears that heard from all sides, they had still intended to capture him and score an auspicious first victory. Only then did they realize how ignorant and laughable they were. The two sides had never been on the same level.
"We made a mistake!"
Only at this moment did they finally react, but it was already too late. One by one, they were pinned to the ground like dead dogs.
What they had done to their opponent moments ago, their opponent had now returned to them—only worse.
"Young Sect Master, save us!"
Only now did they feel true despair. Looking toward a certain direction, they cried out with their final plea for help, then vanished like candles burning away.
"All right, it's finally quiet. Aren't you coming out? Do you need me to make the first move?"
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