Boom!
A massive explosion of True Essence Energy erupted within the cave.
Three True Essence Seventh Layer Cultivators were locked in a chaotic melee. The battle's aftermath violently shook the cave, its impacts cracked mountain rocks, and shattered pebbles rained down at speed.
It carried the terrifying might of destroying the entire cave.
Yet the battle had come swiftly,
And ended just as swiftly.
The ambush had erupted in an instant, and none of the three had guarded against one another.
Or rather,
The three, each harboring ill intent, had never intended to defend against the others.
Because all their attention had been fixed on launching their own ambushes!
It was like I suddenly turned and stabbed you with a sword, while you suddenly thrust a spear into me. Both ambushes came at almost the same time; in such circumstances, there was no question of whether one was on guard or not.
Thus, the battle was about to end after merely one exchange!
The Scar-faced Big Man tore through space with a single slash, his chilling black blade light striking Old Smoker. At the same time, Old Smoker swung his Smoking Pipe with mountain-like force, smashing it into the Scar-faced Big Man's chest.
Both were injured.
The difference was that the Scar-faced Big Man's chest had been caved in. He spat out a large mouthful of blood, and his injuries were exceedingly severe.
Old Smoker, meanwhile, had a massive wound split open across his chest. The vicious flesh had torn apart to either side, deep enough to reveal bone, and his entire body was sent flying backward.
However, his strength was comparatively greater. His powerful True Essence blocked the further ravaging of the blade energy.
He looked battered and grievously wounded, but he still retained the strength to fight. He