One Sword Two Birds

Ye Feng had just dodged the gust of wind behind him, not even catching his breath, when he saw a black shadow hurtling toward him with terrifying force from the center of the clearing.

It was the Second-tier Beast, the Vajra Bear!

It had temporarily shaken off the Baiyang Sect disciples and turned its attack toward Ye Feng, who was hidden in the shadows.

The Vajra Bear's Black Armor gleamed with a cold light. One palm strike sent the power of that armor surging like a gale.

The bushes where Ye Feng had been hiding were instantly shredded into dust. The force, undiminished, slammed straight into a thick tree over ten meters wide behind him.

"Boom!"

The trunk was punched clean through, a bowl-sized hole piercing it. The residual force tore onward into the dense forest before vanishing, its might chilling to behold.

"Sss—this Vajra Bear's Black Armor is freakishly tough, and its attacks are this terrifying too!" one of the Baiyang Sect disciples gasped, his face full of shock.

"If that palm had hit me, I'd be paste! Everyone, stay sharp!"

Ye Feng's expression shifted slightly, but he didn't dare let his guard down.

He quickly activated Shadow Step, his form blurring into a faint shadow as he dodged swiftly through the trees.

The Vajra Bear's palm wind grazed his clothes, the airflow stinging his skin.

Luckily, Ye Feng's Movement Technique was fast, and he landed steadily on a tree branch, dodging the ambush without exposing his core position.

But just then, a shout came from the Baiyang Sect disciples: "Look! There's a Feiyun Sect guy over there!"

Ye Feng followed the voice and saw a Baiyang Sect disciple at Qi Gathering Realm Eighth Layer pointing at him, his face wary.

Yun Hai also stopped attacking the Vajra Bear and glanced over at Ye Feng.

When he sensed Ye Feng's mere Qi Gathering Realm Third Layer cultivation, a flicker of contempt crossed his eyes. He then ordered the two identical-looking disciples behind him: "Li Da, Li Er, go deal with that Feiyun Sect Kid. Make it quick—don't hold us up with the Vajra Bear, and don't let him run back for reinforcements."

"Yes!"

Two voices rang out at once. Li Da and Li Er, the Twin Disciples, stepped forward.

Both were at Qi Gathering Realm Ninth Layer, their True Qi fluctuations steady and formidable—renowned strength disciples of the Baiyang Sect.

They looked like two peas in a pod, even their eyes identical, and now they stared at Ye Feng with mocking gazes, as if eyeing an easy catch.

"A waste at Qi Gathering Realm Third Layer, and you dare meddle with the Bone Tempering Flower?" Li Da licked his lips, his tone dripping with disdain.

"Today, we'll teach you your place."

"When we brothers move, you won't even have a chance to run," Li Er added. Despite their dismissive words, they didn't let their guard down.

Even a lion goes all out against a rabbit—they had no intention of underestimating a low-realm disciple and capsizing in a ditch.

No sooner had the words left his mouth than Li Da struck first.

His pitch-black True Qi erupted abruptly. He curled his hand into a claw, driving it with sharp force straight at Ye Feng's throat, clearly aiming to end it in one blow.

At the same time, Li Er circled behind Ye Feng, blood-red True Qi gathering on his fist as he punched toward Ye Feng's back. One front, one back, their coordination sealed off every escape route.

But Ye Feng remained calm.

He activated Shadow Step, his form turning into a shadow again as he retreated swiftly.

His speed far exceeded Li Da and Li Er's expectations. The escape route they thought they'd easily blocked was pried open as he widened the gap.

"Think you can run? Not so fast!" Li Da and Li Er exchanged a glance, surprise flickering in their eyes. Then they unleashed their full True Qi, their speed spiking as they gave chase.

They feared Ye Feng might actually escape and call for reinforcements—then not only would the Bone Tempering Flower be snatched, but they'd be in trouble too.

But just as they were about to catch up, Ye Feng suddenly stopped, turned around, and showed no panic—only a faint smile.

Li Da and Li Er's hearts skipped a beat, a bad feeling creeping in, but the arrow had already left the bow.

As they prepared to attack again, they saw Ye Feng slowly draw the Low-grade Spirit Sword at his waist.

Azure True Qi surged up in an instant, flooding into the Spirit Sword. Two-tenths of Sword Intent erupted without reserve.

The Spirit Sword let out a fierce Sword Cry, the air around its blade twisting.

Ye Feng flicked his wrist. A streak of Azure Sword Qi tore through the air like a Long Rainbow, carrying terrifying might as it slashed straight at Li Da and Li Er!

This strike was blindingly fast. Li Da and Li Er couldn't even track the sword's path—they only saw a flash of azure light before a bone-chilling cold enveloped them.

Their faces twisted in alarm. Instinctively, they condensed their True Qi into shields in front of them.

It was the fastest defense they could muster.

"Crack!"

The True Qi shields held for only two seconds before shattering under the Azure Sword Qi.

The Sword Qi didn't slow, cutting straight through their bodies.

"Squelch!"

Blood sprayed. Li Da and Li Er's bodies were severed at the waist. Four chunks of flesh thudded heavily to the ground, blood instantly staining the surrounding earth.

Two Baiyang Sect disciples at Qi Gathering Realm Ninth Layer—killed on the spot by a single sword strike from Ye Feng!

In the clearing, the Baiyang Sect disciples locked in battle with the Vajra Bear froze. They stared, dumbfounded, as if unable to believe their eyes.

Yun Hai also stopped attacking. He'd been about to urge Li Da and Li Er to finish Ye Feng quickly, but he'd only gotten out half a "Not done yet?" when he sensed a familiar aura of Sword Intent.

That is Sword Intent!

Yun Hai whipped around, just in time to see Li Da and Li Er cut down by Sword Qi. His pupils shrank sharply, and his entire body froze in place.

"Qi Gathering Realm Third Layer... killing two at Qi Gathering Realm Ninth Layer?"

Yun Hai's voice trembled slightly. He stared fixedly at the Low-grade Spirit Sword in Ye Feng's hand, then at the Sword Intent rippling from Ye Feng's body, and instantly understood.

"Twenty percent Sword Intent! And a Low-grade Spirit Sword! No wonder... no wonder he can leap so many levels to kill!"

Earlier, he had thought Ye Feng was just an ordinary low-realm disciple, but now it was clear—Ye Feng's combat power far exceeded his imagination.

What stirred his heart even more was the Low-grade Spirit Sword in Ye Feng's hand.

That was a Spiritual Artifact!

Even among the Inner Court Prodigies of Baiyang Sect, few possessed a Spiritual Artifact!

Greed began to fester in Yun Hai's heart.

If he could snatch that Low-grade Spirit Sword and kill Ye Feng, he would not only eliminate a major threat but also gain a Spiritual Artifact. His strength would surely reach a new level!

With that thought, Yun Hai's gaze toward Ye Feng shifted from initial disdain to wariness, and from wariness to undisguised greed.

Yun Hai slowly tightened his grip on his long blade and ordered the Baiyang Sect disciples behind him, "You keep an eye on the Vajra Bear. Don't let it escape. I'll handle this kid from Feiyun Sect!"

Ye Feng saw the greed in Yun Hai's eyes and understood.

A hard fight was likely unavoidable.

Ye Feng gripped his spirit sword tighter. Cyan True Qi began to surge once more, and Sword Intent quietly gathered, ready at any moment to meet Yun Hai's attack.