Destroy the Sword, Kill the Snake?

Ye Tian's left hand suddenly exerted force, and with a screech, the sound of flesh grinding against the sword rang out clearly. Sun Chongzhi was sent flying straight out, crashing headfirst into a tree and dying there.

He had already been badly injured, and with Ye Tian taking the initiative to show goodwill, he had let down his guard. Just like that, he was stabbed to death in muddled confusion.

Lin Heng staggered to his feet. He looked toward Ye Tian from afar and had just been about to take two steps toward Master when, to his surprise, a sword scar lashed down in front of him.

"Junior Brother, don't be in such a hurry. It isn't your turn yet. Let me talk with Master first, all right?"

Meng Yutong's expression was unusually grave. She wanted to break free of the barrier's restraints, but she could not bring out even the slightest bit of strength.

Ye Tian chuckled softly. "Master, stop struggling. The thing above your head is called the Heaven-Suppressing Stone. It's usually used to set traps to capture and control Demon Beasts. I just didn't expect you to be so weak right now."

"You must have suffered a serious injury, right? Otherwise, how could you fail to break even the Heaven-Suppressing Stone?"

"Ye Tian, what exactly are you trying to do? Don't call me Master. The master-disciple bond between you and me was severed long ago!" Meng Yutong said coldly.

Hearing this, Ye Tian's gaze clearly grew much more vicious. Only after pausing for a long while did he speak. "The bond was severed, but I just saved you. Master, are you truly so heartless?"

"Ye Tian, if you have anything to do, come at me. Let Master go."

Ye Tian turned his head and looked at the