Blazing Blade

"As a junior, Mister Plainclothes, at the peak of Second-Rank Innate, I am by no means able to defeat Senior Purple Demon. However, I am willing to risk everything to delay Senior Purple Demon for a moment."

Mister Plainclothes chuckled calmly, the copper coin in his hand instantly shattering into powder, which then coated his wooden sword.

Following this, Mister Plainclothes' aura surged dramatically. He leaped into the air, his hair unbound, his eyes turning two-colored, black and white.

Old Wu scoffed dismissively upon seeing this.

"Supreme Yin-Yang Chaotic White Lotus Skill... just as expected of a demon from the White Lotus Sect. This old woman will test this demonic divine skill today!"

Old Wu wielded her cane and swung it forcefully. Purple True Qi condensed around her body, forming a giant lotus.

Meanwhile, Mister Plainclothes' True Qi also condensed into a white lotus. One purple, one white, they clashed in the sky.

The immense power instantly cleared the area below, sending countless people flying. No one could get close.

At the rear of the military camp.

Guarded by Imperial Guards, the Ninth Princess mounted her horse. Watching the earth-shattering battle, tears streamed from her eyes.

"Old Wu, it's all my fault..."

"Your Highness Ninth Princess, where are you going?"

Suddenly.

Two figures appeared before the Ninth Princess in an instant.

An old man in blue led the way, followed by a short, stout old man. Blood stained the latter's lips; he had clearly been severely wounded by Old Wu's cane.

The Imperial Guards were startled and immediately moved to block them.

But their strength barely reached the 'super-class' level. How could they possibly stop two Innate masters?

The old man in blue casually drew his sword, and several sword energies instantly pierced the chests of the Imperial Guards, sending blood splattering.

"Your Highness, run!"

The guards pushed forward desperately, intending to trade their lives for a chance to wound the attackers.

The Ninth Princess gritted her teeth, despair evident on her face.

Just then, the sound of hooves echoed, and a furious roar shot from the distance.

"Audacious scoundrels! Do not harm the Princess!"

Ye Kang had finally arrived.

His powerful aura immediately drew the attention of all the Innate experts.

In the center of the battlefield.

Mister Plainclothes' face paled.

"How is this possible! It's him... then where is Pei Wanchun!"

Old Wu, however, broke into a triumphant smile.

"Your Highness, this old woman has no regrets!"

With no further reservations, Old Wu unleashed her full power, relentlessly beating down Mister Plainclothes, whose strength was only temporarily boosted.

The old man in blue and the stout old man exchanged a glance and simultaneously turned their attention to Ye Kang.

Just as they were about to ask Ye Kang for his name, he leaped forward and swung his great golden saber.

"Die!"

The White Tiger Slaughtering Blade struck repeatedly, slashing furiously at the two men.

The old man in blue parried with one hand, deflecting the saber energy with countless blue sword energies. The stout old man, however, fared much worse.

He was already at death's door, and he couldn't withstand Ye Kang's enraged attack. He was sent flying, spitting another mouthful of blood in mid-air.

"Who are you! Where is Pei Wanchun!"

Seeing Pei Wanchun's golden saber, the old man in blue already had an answer in his heart, but he still asked, refusing to believe it.

After all, this was far beyond his understanding.

Weren't they told that Ye Kang was only a First-Rank Innate?

How could he have killed Pei Wanchun?

Ye Kang's reply was blunt and direct.

"I am your ancestor!"

Swish-swish-swish-swish!

Countless more saber energies were unleashed. The White Tiger Slaughtering Blade, powered by the great golden saber, unleashed its full might, forcing the old man in blue to retreat continuously.

However, as the sect leader of the Sword Worship Sect, the old man in blue's swordsmanship was not to be trifled with. He quickly reacted, his sword energies crisscrossing, sealing off Ye Kang's surroundings.

Ye Kang did not wish to delay. He switched his cultivation method.

The Imperial Heaven-Reaching Skill erupted, its golden True Qi combining with the saber's brilliance to form a golden wave of saber energy, roaring like a dragon.

Heaven-Reaching White Tiger Slaughtering Blade!

Ye Kang slashed out wildly, his ferocious aura making the blue-robed elder's eyelids twitch.

"How is this possible! What martial art is this! Why can it suppress my sword technique!"

The blue-robed elder felt his movements slow down.

Just like Pei Wanchun, his martial arts were suppressed by the Imperial Heaven-Reaching Skill. His strength fluctuated, and the situation suddenly turned into a one-sided crushing.

Seeing that he was no match, the blue-robed elder roared, his defenses broken.

"Hurry up! What are you waiting for!"

The next second, the heavily injured, short old man swept over from the side, a flying dagger aimed directly at Ye Kang's heart.

Ye Kang quickly retracted his blade, took a step back, and formed a sword finger with his left hand.

The Hundred Flowers Sword Finger shot out, knocking the flying dagger away. The sword qi did not diminish, splitting into four streams in the air and rapidly shooting towards the short old man.

In an instant, four bloody marks appeared on the short old man's neck, and he died with regret.

[Ding]

[Killed a second-grade Innate expert, rewarded 1000 Comprehension]

There was no way, the short old man was unlucky. He had been heavily injured twice, especially the first time. Old Wu had directly broken his bones. How could he possibly block the Hundred Flowers Sword Finger?

Seeing Ye Kang effortlessly deal with the short old man, the blue-robed elder was full of shock.

"Sword qi! What kind of sword technique is this!"

"A sword technique to kill you."

Ye Kang's cold face sank, and his sword finger moved again. The four streams of Hundred Flowers Sword Qi changed direction and headed straight for the blue-robed elder.

However, the blue-robed elder was also a master of the sword. He waved his hand and unleashed countless sword intents, blocking the attack of the Hundred Flowers Sword Qi.

But Ye Kang wasn't going to indulge him. Since his Comprehension was already sufficient, he would directly increase his strength.

"System! Max out the Blazing Blade for me!"

[Ding]

[Host consumed all Comprehension and mastered the Innate Blazing Blade to Great Perfection]

Swish swish swish, coins dropped!

Comprehension cleared to zero, Ye Kang comprehended Elder Fire's Blazing Blade.

He practiced martial arts from a young age, only loving broadswords. He ascended the mountain gate, igniting the fire in his heart.

He swung his blade countless times in the flames, continuously mastering the Blazing Blade technique. Seventy years flashed by, and the Blazing Blade reached Great Perfection!

Ye Kang's aura suddenly surged, his strength skyrocketing again, directly reaching the peak of second-grade Innate!

The blue-robed elder was stunned. He already harbored thoughts of retreat.

This person was strange, getting stronger the longer they fought. If he didn't run now, he'd end up like Pei Wanchun!

Without hesitation, the blue-robed elder turned and fled.

"Good sir, don't fight! The Ninth Princess is yours, spare me!"

"Too late!"

Ye Kang wouldn't give him a chance to escape. He followed with Flying Swallow Ascending Cloud, channeling Imperial True Qi into his right hand, and the blade's edge ignited with flames.

The Blazing Blade, having reached Great Perfection, slashed out, forming a fire dragon that devoured everything!

The blue-robed elder's face showed horror. He could only turn and draw his sword, but his sword qi was directly shattered by the Blazing Blade qi. Under the immense pressure, the blue-robed elder was hit by the fire dragon and sent flying backward onto the ground.

Ye Kang didn't stop, one blade after another. Countless flames ignited the surrounding camp, his aura growing even fiercer.

Finally, under the onslaught of the golden blade, the blue-robed elder's long sword shattered. He fell into the flames with unwillingness, his eyes filled with regret.

"Bu Yi! I shouldn't have listened to you!"

[Ding]

[Killed a second-grade Innate expert, rewarded 1000 Comprehension]

Ye Kang's blade fell, slicing the blue-robed elder into mincemeat.

He turned and looked back.

The surviving Imperial Guards protected the Ninth Princess in the center. This young, peerless girl stared at Ye Kang motionlessly.

Her eyes held confusion, but also a trace of relief.

Just as Ye Kang was about to go and take her away, the Ninth Princess suddenly cupped her hands and shouted with a choked sob.

"Please, help Old Wu and General Sikong!"