The outer sea is boundless, its vastness beyond measure.
The dark blue sea is as deep as an abyss, breathing in and out the essence of heaven and earth, sometimes with huge waves surging into the sky, the sound like ten thousand horses galloping.
It crashes against the scattered reefs and islands, shattering into billions of sparkling water droplets. The salty sea breeze then sweeps across the sky, carrying the scent of ancient wilderness.
Ye Fan, along with the Black Emperor and Duan De, arrived at this outer sea with the people from Jade Pool Holy Land, originally to witness Li Qingshan undergo the Heavenly Tribulation of the Immortal Three Severing the Dao.
They also hoped to find their own opportunities in this ancient sea area.
Shortly after entering the depths of the outer sea, they temporarily separated from the Jade Pool group, agreeing to meet again on a later date.
Now, Ye Fan, bearing the title of "Disciple of Li Qingshan," is no longer someone who has no background and is easily provoked by anyone in this place where powerful figures gather.
As you walk around, people will usually give you some face, saving you a lot of trouble.
That day, Ye Fan was exploring alone near the coastline of a rocky island.
Suddenly, a violent surge of divine power and shouts were heard from afar.
With a slight thought, he concealed his aura and stealthily moved forward like a wisp of green smoke.
Ahead lay a scene of utter devastation: broken ancient trees, shattered rocks, and the lingering magical energy scorching the air with a soft hissing sound.
A familiar figure staggered away, his purple robes stained with blood, like a kite with a broken string. His once vibrant aura was now chaotic and disordered, like a candle flickering in the wind.
It was the Ji Family's pearl whom I had met not long ago.
Ji Ziyue.
Previously, she accompanied her brother, the Ji Family's Divine Body, in their attempt to seize the demon clan's Emperor Weapon, Ye Fan witnessed the entire process.
Several Dao Body were hot on her heels, their killing intent palpable.
The leader was dressed in a long emerald green dress and had a striking appearance.
Her brows, however, revealed a sharp and ruthless nature; she was none other than Ji Ziyue's cousin, a standout among the younger generation of the Ji Family.
Ji Biyue.
She was accompanied by four black-clad assassins, their faces expressionless, their eyes vacant, exuding only a chilling murderous intent.
Like the most loyal hunting dogs, they are determined to tear apart those in their path.
" Ji Ziyue, today is your death day!"
Ji Biyue's voice was icy cold, devoid of any emotion. With a wave of her jade hand, a beam of Azure Rosy Cloud Divine Light, like a venomous snake emerging from its hole, tore through the air and aimed straight for Ji Ziyue's back.
Ji Ziyue managed to dodge, but the divine light still grazed her shoulder, splattering blood. She groaned, her face turning even paler.
But those big eyes remained clear, carrying an air of resilience and stubbornness.
She unleashed a ripple in the Void with her backhand, attempting to distort the pursuers' attack trajectory, but her divine power was insufficient, and the ripple shattered instantly.
"Sister Biyue, why must you be so ruthless?"
Ji Ziyue's voice was slightly hoarse, and the blood at the corner of her mouth was still wet.
"Snort!"
Ji Biyue sneered, her eyes flashing even colder.
"Attack! Live or die!"
Upon receiving the order, the four assassins suddenly accelerated, transforming into four black shadows that formed an encirclement. Their hands flashed with dark light, each wielding a deadly forbidden weapon and killing technique.
Ye Fan hid behind the shadows of a nearby reef, his aura almost completely concealed.
He frowned slightly, observing the situation on the field. Although he had interacted with Ji Ziyue before, they weren't even friends, and they had even been at odds because of Ji Haoyue.
The internal strife within the Ji Family was a mess, and he had no intention of getting involved.
"Trouble."
He whispered to himself, preparing to quietly retreat and reunite with Black Emperor and Duan De on the other two nearby islands.
However, just as he was about to move, a powerful divine sense, like a cold, venomous snake, struck him.
A quick scan of the area pinpointed his hiding place!
"Hmm? There's another mouse hiding over there?"
Ji Biyue's eyes flashed with lightning speed as she abruptly turned towards Ye Fan's direction, a cruel smile curving her lips.
"Since we've stumbled upon them, let's eliminate them all to prevent word from leaking out! Send one person to kill the spy!"
Upon receiving the order, one of the assassins immediately changed direction, transforming into a streak of black light, wielding a poisoned short dagger.
With a chilling killing intent, it rushed straight towards Ye Fan's hiding place! Its speed was astonishing, clearly aiming to kill him with a single blow.
Ye Fan was startled, realizing he had been discovered and that his opponent was not giving him a chance to explain before launching an attack!
At this point, it's impossible to remain uninvolved.
"What an undeserved disaster!"
He sighed inwardly, but his eyes instantly sharpened.
Since there is no way to avoid it, then we have no choice but to fight!
Facing the short, dark, gleaming spikes hurtling towards him, Ye Fan neither dodged nor evaded until the very moment the attack was about to strike.
He suddenly turned to the side, his movement as fast as a ghost, allowing the fatal blow to graz his chest.
At the same time, he reached out with his right hand, his five fingers spread wide, and grabbed the assassin's wrist holding the dagger with the precision of an iron clamp!
A look of astonishment flashed across the assassin's eyes. He felt an irresistible force on his wrist, as if it were locked by divine metal, and the sound of bones cracking could be clearly heard!
"Snap!"
Ye Fan remained expressionless, and with a flick of his arm, he relied purely on his physical strength.
He actually swung the assassin around like a scarecrow and slammed him hard against a huge black rock next to him!
"Boom!"
The reef crumbled, the assassin's body twisted, and he died instantly, without even a scream.
This sudden turn of events, along with the domineering and pure physical power, startled everyone else in the arena.
Ji Biyue's pupils contracted slightly as she stared intently at Ye Fan, who was slowly emerging from the shadows.
"It's you, Ye Fan!"
Her tone was icy.
"How dare you! Interfering in the internal affairs of my Ji Family!"
Do you really think that just because you have the empty title of a disciple of the Eastern Exalt, you can do whatever you want?
"I never imagined your physical strength had reached such a level!"
"However, do you think you can interfere in the affairs of my Ji Family with this little bit of brute force?"
Ye Fan remained calm; having already made his move, he no longer hesitated.
Without stopping, he walked directly to the center of the battle, blocking Ji Ziyue, who was swaying precariously, and shielding her behind him.
"It's not that I wanted to interfere, but Miss Biyue wanted to kill me to silence me, and I couldn't just offer myself up for execution."
His tone was indifferent, his gaze sweeping over the remaining three assassins and Ji Biyue.
Ji Ziyue stared at the back of the figure before her, which, though not particularly imposing, seemed exceptionally solid at this moment. She paused slightly, her blood-stained lips parting slightly:
"Little brat, is that you?"
Go away, this is none of your business!
Her voice was anxious and weak.
Ye Fan didn't turn around, but slightly tilted his head and whispered:
It's too late to say all this now.
Besides, she didn't intend to let me leave.
" The Ji Family's actions are truly tyrannical; they kill their own kind and even silence bystanders."
Ye Fan looked at Ji Biyue, his tone tinged with sarcasm.
" Ye Fan, I advise you not to make a mistake. If you leave now, I can pretend this never happened."
Otherwise, I'll kill you along with me today!
Her words were chilling, and her murderous intent was undisguised.
He thought to himself, "Although Li Qingshan is strong, he is too far away to help me in my immediate predicament. In this offshore area, I can kill him without anyone knowing."
Before Ye Fan could reply, Ji Ziyue gently tugged at his sleeve from behind and whispered:
"Little brat, run! You're no match for them! Ji Biyue... she really will kill you!"
Feeling the faint force from the hem of his clothes, Ye Fan's heart softened inexplicably, but he took a step forward instead, and his blood and qi began to flow faster.
A faint golden halo appeared and disappeared on the body's surface.
"Leave? I'm afraid we can't leave."
His tone was slightly teasing, but his gaze was fixed on Ji Biyue.
"Besides, if I leave, won't you be bullied by this wicked woman?"
"You!"
Ji Ziyue was furious, yet also felt a touch of warmth; her feelings were complex and difficult to describe.
Upon seeing this, Ji Biyue was so angry that she laughed instead:
"What a pair of doomed lovers! Since you're so determined to die, I'll grant your wish!"
Ye Fan is doomed to die today!
Let's attack together and kill him first!
kill!"
At her command, the remaining three assassins charged forward again, their dark light surging as they unleashed forbidden weapons and deadly techniques, weaving a web of death.
Ji Biyue herself was truly enraged, and with a wave of her jade hand, the jade wheel reappeared.
As the wheels turned, thousands of emerald rays of light crashed down upon Ye Fan like mountains, their power far surpassing that of the assassins.
Faced with such an attack, Ye Fan took a deep breath, his blood and qi surging within him, golden waves crashing in his Bitter Sea.
It provides him with a continuous and abundant source of vital energy.
He did not use any complicated spells, but instead poured all his divine power into his fists and feet.
"Bang!"
He dodged a streak of dark light by sidestepping it, and then punched another assassin in the chest with his backhand.
There was no dazzling brilliance, only a pure burst of physical power.
The protective aura surrounding the assassin shattered like paper, his chest caved in instantly, and he was sent flying backward, clearly beyond saving.
At the same time, he raised his leg like a whip and swept it towards the third assassin.
The assassin raised his arm to block, but with a "crack," his arm bone broke, and he was swept away, crashing into the rock wall, his tendons and bones breaking.
The last assassin, wielding a black spear, viciously stabbed at Ye Fan's back.
As if he had eyes in the back of his head, Ye Fan suddenly turned around, neither dodging nor avoiding, and directly grabbed the tip of the spear with his palm!
"Buzz!"
The spear trembled, and the dark light attempted to penetrate, but it was blocked by the faint golden blood energy emanating from Ye Fan's palm.
He squeezed hard with his five fingers, and the metal spearhead was deformed by his bare hands!
He then pulled the assassin closer with force, and his other fist slammed into the assassin's face like a golden meteor.
"Puff!"
Red and white spray flew as another assassin fell dead.
In the blink of an eye, three assassins at the Dao Palace Secret Realm level appeared.
Ye Fan utterly defeated them with the most direct and savage physical strength!
At this moment, Ji Biyue's jade wheel pressed down with immense force, its azure glow heavy, sealing off the surroundings.
Ye Fan's eyes narrowed, and he let out a low shout. Golden blood energy surged around him, making him seem like a burning golden divine furnace.
He clenched his fists, his arm muscles bulging, with faint dragon-shaped qi and blood swirling around them. Instead of retreating, he advanced and threw a punch at the core of the jade wheel!
"Clang!"
Like a thunderclap from the heavens! The golden fist collided violently with the jade wheel, unleashing terrifying energy ripples.
The seawater beside the reef was pushed aside, exposing the wet seabed.
The azure sky shook violently, and the precious wheel emitted a mournful cry, unable to bear the weight any longer.
The light dimmed and the object flew back into Ji Biyue's hand after being punched by Ye Fan, who relied purely on his physical strength!
Ji Biyue was startled as she caught the treasure wheel, her face filled with disbelief.
Her treasure wheel was no ordinary object; its power was unparalleled. Yet, it was actually repelled by a mere cultivator at the Other Shore Realm using only his physical strength?
This child's physique is beyond the realm of reason!
"Good!
What a Sacred Body! The physical body is truly extraordinary!
Ji Biyue's eyes were icy cold, her killing intent almost tangible.
But in the end, it's just brute force!
Before true Daoist principles, they are utterly vulnerable!
She quickly formed hand seals, her body radiating a brilliant azure light, and the aura of the Dao Palace Secret Realm erupted in full force.
The three-colored light swirled, clearly indicating that an even more powerful Life-Killing Great Art was about to be used.
Ye Fan also felt immense pressure. The force of the impact from his collision with the treasure wheel had caused his blood to surge and his arms to go numb.
He knew that the difference in their levels of cultivation was too great, and that a prolonged battle would be dangerous.
He grabbed Ji Ziyue's wrist, which was almost completely exhausted, from behind him; it was ice-cold to the touch.
"Walk!"
He let out a low shout, and using the Old Madman's footwork, he transformed into a blurry golden line, rushing towards the more treacherous waters of the outer sea.
"Where do you think you're going!"
Ji Biyue shouted sharply, transforming into a rainbow and relentlessly pursuing him.
She was incredibly fast and had a better understanding of the sea, constantly closing the distance.
The wind howled in my ears, carrying the salty smell of the sea.
Ye Fan could clearly feel the increasingly approaching chilling killing intent behind him, as well as Ji Ziyue's increasingly heavy breathing.
Her injuries were severe, and her divine power was nearly exhausted. If Ye Fan hadn't protected her with his own divine power, she probably wouldn't have been able to hold on.
The two weaved through the giant waves, sometimes soaring to the crest and sometimes sinking into the trough.
With his powerful spiritual senses and agile skills, Ye Fan repeatedly and narrowly avoided Ji Biyue's Azure Rosy Cloud Divine Light and Void Cutting Technique, which she launched from afar.
A streak of light flashed across the sea, carving deep trenches that lingered for a long time.
"Let go of me, go by yourself."
Ji Ziyue whispered weakly in Ye Fan's ear.
"Her main target is me,"
Ye Fan tightened his grip, holding her even closer to his side, and said without turning his head:
"Enough nonsense! I, Ye Fan, am not so destitute that I would abandon a woman and run for my life."
His tone was firm and left no room for argument.
Upon hearing this, Ji Ziyue stopped speaking and simply rested her pale cheek gently against his strong back.
Feeling the warmth and powerful heartbeat emanating from him, the unique aura emanating from Ye Fan, a blend of sunlight and fighting spirit, lingered around his nose.
An unprecedented sense of security quietly emerged in the midst of this desperate situation.
Ji Biyue saw everything clearly from behind, her eyes burning with jealousy and murderous intent.
Ji Ziyue was born with Origin Spirit Body, possessing an extraordinary physique, and was deeply favored by the elders of her family.
It was a major obstacle for her in her struggle for control of the family.
Now, he's entangled with the incredibly promising Ye Fan, and if he escapes, the consequences will be dire!
You can't escape!
She let out a shriek, sacrificing her life essence to increase her speed by another third.
With a slap of her jade hand, an extremely refined emerald green palm print pierced through the air.
The palm print contained a terrifying suction force, attempting to forcibly pull Ye Fan and his companion out of the escape technique.
Ye Fan felt a tightness around his body, and his speed suddenly decreased.
He gritted his teeth and threw a backhand punch at the sea.
"Boom!"
The force of his punch blasted out a thousand waves, and using the momentum to propel himself forward again.
At the same time, he summoned a magical artifact he had obtained from Purple Mountain, a red copper furnace. The lid was lifted, and towering flames burst forth, temporarily blocking the view behind him.
However, Ji Biyue's cultivation level was much higher than his, and she had already reached the Dao Palace Secret Realm.
Although the flames of the copper furnace were fierce, they could not truly harm her; they only slightly slowed her down.
They chased and fled, venturing thousands of miles into the open sea.
The surrounding environment became increasingly treacherous, with black whirlpools appearing and disappearing on the sea surface, swallowing everything. A chaotic atmosphere permeated the air, and even divine sense was suppressed.
Ahead, a peculiar sea appeared.
Two black cliffs, like swords piercing the sky, stand facing each other, forming a narrow and deep strait between them.
The strait was dark and gloomy, the seawater was an eerie black color, and the surging waves crashed against the cliffs with a dull, thunderous roar.
The sound echoed in the narrow space, deeply moving.
Furthermore, a faint, almost imperceptible, devouring force emanated from the depths of the strait, as if an ancient, ferocious beast were lurking within.
It's the " Demon-Swallowing Strait "!
A hint of fear flashed in Ji Biyue's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by ruthlessness.
"Where do you think you're going to run to!"
She channeled her divine power, and azure clouds filled the sky, transforming into a vast net that enveloped Ye Fan and his companion.
Ye Fan and Ji Ziyue were forced to the entrance of the strait, their retreat was blocked, they faced a perilous place ahead and a powerful enemy behind them, they were in a desperate situation.
Ji Ziyue gazed at the deep, seemingly all-encompassing strait, her face growing even paler, and whispered:
" Ye Fan, put me down. Going in there will surely mean certain death."
Ye Fan held her hand tightly, feeling the coldness and slight trembling of her fingertips.
He looked around, Ji Biyue's figure appeared and disappeared in the azure light, her killing intent locked on him.
Entering the strait is a matter of life and death;
Staying behind means certain death.
He looked down at Ji Ziyue's still bright eyes, now filled with worry, and suddenly grinned, revealing his snow-white teeth:
What are you afraid of?
Teacher Li is undergoing tribulation overseas. When the tribulation ends, we will be saved?
"Furthermore, I possess the communication jade from Jade Pool. As long as I remain here for a while, someone will come to my rescue."
Without waiting for Ji Ziyue's response, he wrapped his arms around her waist, and his body shone with golden light.
Like a shooting star, it plunged without hesitation into the dark, deep, and ominous Demon-Swallowing Strait!
"He's courting death!"
Ji Biyue arrived at the entrance, looked at the darkness that had swallowed their figures, and snorted coldly.
She did not follow immediately; the Demon-Swallowing Strait was notorious, and she dared not venture deep into it rashly.
Just as she was checking the situation outside the Demon-Swallowing Strait.
"Buzz!"
A deep, muffled hum suddenly resounded throughout the world.
It resounded directly into the depths of every living being's heart, carrying an unparalleled sense of oppression, as if the weight of the entire world had pressed down upon them.
The sky in the distance, which had been relatively clear, darkened at a visible speed.
The endless dark clouds seemed to have been forcibly seized and crushed from the depths of the Void by an invisible giant hand.
It splashed out again, tumbling and gathering together.
Its speed surpassed common sense, instantly covering the sky for tens of thousands of miles!
The dark clouds were thick and inky, hanging low as if about to fall.
Deep within those churning clouds, it wasn't ordinary lightning, but rather bursts and clusters of intensely fiery thunderbolts that were being conceived and roaring!
The lightning bolts were of various colors, some as red as blood, some shrouded in purple mist, and some dazzlingly silvery white.
Furthermore, a chaotic color intertwined, emanating a terrifying aura that could destroy everything and sever all principles!
An indescribable power of heaven and earth suddenly descended, enveloping the entire sea area.
The seawater stopped roaring and became deathly still, as if it had been pressed down by an invisible force.
Space seemed to freeze, and time itself appeared viscous.
All living beings, whether powerful cultivators or ferocious beasts of the sea, felt an unprecedented fear and awe surging from the depths of their souls.
The Tribulation of Severing the Dao in Immortal Three!
Upon sensing this aura, Ye Fan turned around abruptly. Even amidst the dark strait, he could feel the earth-shattering power, along with a hint of familiarity.
It's Teacher Li!
He's about to begin Severing the Dao!
This immense divine power also shocked Ji Biyue at the entrance of the strait.
Her expression changed drastically. She looked up at the calamity clouds that covered the sky and flashed with lightning, her eyes filled with horror.
Under such divine might, she felt as insignificant as an ant, and the flow of divine power within her body became extremely sluggish.
"Hateful!"
Ji Biyue clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms.
She glared hatefully at the deep, Demon-Swallowing Strait, then looked with trepidation at the terrifying sea of lightning on the horizon.
Hunting down Ji Ziyue is important, but my own life is more important!
"Consider yourselves lucky!"
She gritted her teeth and whispered, her figure quickly retreating, concealing all her presence.
Like a ghost, it disappeared into the shadows of a chaotic cluster of reefs nearby, continuing to spy on the entrance to the strait, unwilling to give up.
She would wait, wait for the tribulation to pass, or wait for Ye Fan to be forced out.
The terrifying power of the lightning tribulation permeated the air, Demon-Swallowing Strait seem insignificant under the immense power of heaven and earth.
Within the strait, Ye Fan and Ji Ziyue temporarily gained a respite.
But ahead lay unknown dangers, and behind lurked venomous snakes.
Ye Fan gazed at the increasingly intense and terrifying sea of lightning beyond the strait, his mind reeling.
It was as if I could see the teacher's figure, struggling against fate.
He looked down at Ji Ziyue, who was trembling slightly in his arms due to the force of the attack, and unconsciously tightened his grip on her arm.
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