Chapter 89 - 86: Killing Resumes

Chapter 89: Chapter 86: Killing ResumesHalf-step Martial Sect, within the Great Xia Kingdom, could not be considered the peak of the strong, but it was still a top-tier force, second only to the Martial Sect Masters. Considering there were not many Martial Sect Masters in the entire kingdom, reaching the realm of half-step Martial Sect generally meant one could stride across the Great Xia Kingdom without any rivals. However, Wei Tong, who possessed such strength, was smashed to death by a single punch from Ye Xuan. Could Ye Xuan really be just a Fifth Grade Martial Master? "Damn it, what evil skill is this kid using? How did he suddenly become so strong?" Seeing Ye Xuan transforming into something akin to a Hell Asura, Jun Bufan felt his scalp tingle instantly. His strength was not much stronger than Wei Tong’s, who had been killed with just one punch; presumably, the same punch could potentially kill him as well. "Run!" Without any hesitation, Jun Bufan left Ye Tianxiong behind and turned to flee down the mountain. "Thinking of escaping?" Ye Xuan had already used the Blood Demon Body Sacrifice Skill, and he had no intention of letting Jun Bufan get away. Moreover, the Blood Demon Body Sacrifice Skill came with a time limit, after which there would be a huge backlash. After all, this skill burned one’s blood essence as a price to temporarily unleash latent potential for an extraordinary burst of combat power. Once used, the martial artist would enter a state of extreme weakness, requiring a long time to recover and virtually leaving them powerless. Therefore, the side effects of the Blood Demon Body Sacrifice Skill were quite apparent. Without any hesitation, Ye Xuan’s figure moved swiftly, turning into a Blood Shadow as he swiftly followed behind Jun Bufan, catching up rapidly. Those strong attackers who had ascended the mountain saw Ye Xuan’s terrifying approach and scrambled to dodge, not daring to court death after seeing Wei Tong killed by just a single punch from Ye Xuan. They hurriedly cleared a path, fearful of being caught in the crossfire. Now, Ye Xuan was much faster than Jun Bufan. In just a few minutes, Jun Bufan saw the distance between him and Ye Xuan quickly closing. The scene unfolding on this mountainside was somewhat comical. Originally, Jun Bufan, with many powerful experts, had fiercely ascended the mountain to kill Ye Xuan and had even threatened to annihilate the Ye family. Yet, before they even reached the peak of Qi Shan, the roles of hunter and prey had switched, with Jun Bufan now fleeing in panic. And Ye Xuan, like a god of slaughter, killing any god in his path, any Buddha who obstructed him, left a trail of wails wherever he passed. After a few unaware individuals became his victims, the rest got wise. No one dared to touch the tiger’s whisker anymore; upon seeing Ye Xuan, they would promptly avoid him, daring not to harbor any other thoughts. Feeling Ye Xuan getting closer, Jun Bufan’s face looked awful just as a group of people appeared in front, led by a middle-aged man in a black robe, who was the family head of the Li family from Great Xuan County. "Brother Jun, what’s going on?" The Li family was also one of the noble families pursuing Ye Xuan, and their family head, a Half-step Martial Sect Master himself, had rushed over immediately upon receiving Jun Bufan’s message. "Family Head Li, you’ve arrived just in time. Help me stop this kid!" Seeing this troop from the Li family, Jun Bufan was overjoyed, quickly calling out to the black-robed middle-aged man for help. Upon hearing this, the black-robed middle-aged man was taken aback, then turned to look behind Jun Bufan. Catching sight of Ye Xuan, he was suddenly thrilled, "Isn’t that the criminal, Ye Xuan? Good timing! Don’t let him escape." Hearing this, Jun Bufan shook his head inwardly; this guy was too foolish—didn’t he see that even he was running away? If Ye Xuan were so easy to deal with, he wouldn’t need help. As the black-robed middle-aged man led his men to charge at Ye Xuan, Jun Bufan took advantage of the cover to accelerate his descent down the mountain. "Scram!" Seeing the black-robed middle-aged man charging forward, Ye Xuan didn’t even look, just thrusting out a palm. A blood-red handprint approximately ten feet wide swept out, striking the middle-aged man and sending him flying instantly. Thud! With fresh blood and fragments of organs spraying from his mouth, the black-robed middle-aged man crashed into a row of large trees, disappearing down the slope, his fate unknown. "Family Head!" The rest of his men immediately showed terror-stricken expressions, clutching their heads and scampering away. It was as if they had seen a ghost, a Half-step Martial Sect Master being blown away with a single palm strike? Yet the reality was right before their eyes, allowing no room for doubt. After blowing away the Li family head with a palm strike, Ye Xuan didn’t bother to check the man’s fate and immediately charged down the mountain. He had to take advantage of the Blood Demon Body Sacrifice Skill still in effect to kill Jun Bufan and leave Snake Head Mountain. Or else, when Jun Zhantian and the others arrived, not only would he not be able to kill the enemy, but he would also be putting himself in grave danger. The two, one chasing and the other fleeing, soon reached the base of Snake Head Mountain, where Ye Xuan finally caught up with Jun Bufan. "Damn it, don’t push people too far!" Unexpectedly finding Ye Xuan relentlessly pursuing him, Jun Bufan was immensely indignant and scared, this being the first time he had been so embarrassingly chased by a junior. But he knew well that if he didn’t run, the fates of Wei Tong and the black-robed middle-aged man would befall him. "Pushing too far? All along, it seems it’s always your Jun family who pushed too far. To talk to me about pushing too far now, don’t you find it ridiculous?" Whether at the autumn hunting of the noble families or this hundred-family trial, it was not Ye Xuan who initiated the attack. This time, nearly trapped in a desperate situation, the Jun family was constantly closing in, almost leveraging the entire family’s power against him. Now, to accuse him of excessive provocation was indeed laughable. "Die!" A murderous intent flickered in Ye Xuan’s bloodshot eyes, his figure moved, leaving an afterimage as he approached Jun Bufan, unleashing a tumultuous palm strike. The burst of Palm Force exploded like a blood-red tidal wave sweeping forward, ferociously rushing toward Jun Bufan. "I’m going all out!" Jun Bufan, seeing that he couldn’t dodge, gritted his teeth, and sent his True Qi madly surging toward his fist, throwing a punch to meet the attack. However, his punch landed on the bloody tide, but it was like a flat boat in the sea tide, instantly overturned and crushed. The fierce bloody Palm Force hit Jun Bufan’s body, making him spit blood as he staggered back. Smelling the thick scent of blood, the blood-red hue in Ye Xuan’s eyes deepened. At that moment, he drew the Star-cutting Saber from his back, his eyes revealing cold murderous intent. The saber, shining like starlight mixed with a blood-colored stream, swiftly slashed toward Jun Bufan’s throat. That slash was incredibly fast. The murderous intent within Ye Xuan also expanded to its limit. "Stop!" Just then, a sudden shout came from not far away. It was Jun Zhantian and Xie Guangbo rushing over, witnessing the scene of Jun Bufan nearly being killed, their pupils contracted, wanting to yell to deter Ye Xuan. But, sadly, how could Ye Xuan possibly listen to them? He swung his saber decisively, and with a "pfft," Jun Bufan’s neck was cut open, and blood spurted out like a fountain. Bang! At last, Jun Bufan spat more blood continuously, his life force rapidly fading. "My son!" Seeing Jun Bufan being stabbed in the throat by Ye Xuan, Jun Zhantian’s eyes nearly shot flames. Having first lost his most cherished grandson and now his most valued son, in that moment, Jun Zhantian almost went mad. "Run!" Having killed Jun Bufan, Ye Xuan made a swift decision, darting in the opposite direction. He also blew a whistle, summoning the Two-headed Demon Tiger, fleeing at full strength. The duration of the Blood Demon Body Sacrifice Skill was limited and, facing a true Martial Sect Master like Jun Zhantian, there was no chance to best him. If he didn’t leave now, he soon wouldn’t be able to. "You little beast, if I can’t kill you today, how can I have the face to live!" Jun Zhantian roared furiously, like a crazed lion, his eyes locked tightly on Ye Xuan, furiously pursuing him. Meanwhile, Xie Guangbo and the others rapidly followed. The instant Ye Xuan killed Jun Bufan, almost all those chasing him felt a chill, knowing if Ye Xuan had a chance to survive, killing them later would be as simple as slaughtering chickens and dogs. They couldn’t let Ye Xuan escape at any cost! Everyone became fiercely determined to kill Ye Xuan. Swish! Jun Zhantian’s figure sped through the forest, not hesitating to deplete his True Qi and Cultivation as he continually performed airborne Qinggong movements, quickly appearing about twenty meters behind Ye Xuan. "Die for me!" Roaring, Jun Zhantian sent a punch from midair towards Ye Xuan’s back, the momentum like a meteor falling, heavy and powerful. Feeling the astonishing attack coming from behind, Ye Xuan’s expression dramatically changed. He swiftly turned around, both palms striking out in a move powerful enough to reverse seas and mountains. Bang! The two forces collided, producing a thunderous noise. Ye Xuan’s Palm Force finally shattered first, and he also spat out traces of blood from his mouth. "He’s not dead?" A flicker of shock crossed Jun Zhantian’s eyes. He had thrown this punch with all his might, yet it couldn’t instantly kill Ye Xuan, merely causing minor injuries? It would seem even a Half-step Martial Sect Master might die under his punch, but Ye Xuan did not. No wonder Jun Bufan died by his hand. With the desire to kill intensifying in his heart, Jun Zhantian’s fists erupted like rapid-fire cannons, pounding into the forest around Ye Xuan. Though most did not hit Ye Xuan, they greatly hindered his progress. "This is bad." Knowing Jun Zhantian’s intentions, Ye Xuan couldn’t help dreading, able only to fight with everything he had. However, at this moment, Xie Guangbo also caught up. "Mr. Xie, perfect timing!" Seeing Xie Guangbo finally caught up, Jun Zhantian’s face showed delight. With the two Martial Sect Masters working together, even if Ye Xuan sprouted wings, he couldn’t escape! "Kill!" Without another word, Xie Guangbo leaped towards Ye Xuan, pinching his fingers together, both hands spreading out like comets, releasing one massive Finger Force attack after another at Ye Xuan, the impacts stirring up the dirt around him. With the two joining forces, Ye Xuan’s situation became perilously extreme, as precarious as eggs stacked atop one another.