Chapter 2430: Chapter 2430
Tong Xin and Qiong Qi were currently working with several master craftsmen, experimenting with various materials to forge superior armor for Ye Liuyun.
They used the venomous scorpion shells they had previously acquired, combined with rare materials like black gold, to craft the outer layer of the armor. For the inner lining, they utilized the ashes of the beetles.
After multiple attempts, employing the finest forging techniques and defensive enchantments, they finally succeeded in creating a unique set of armor and presented it to Ye Liuyun.
Upon inspecting it, Ye Liuyun was momentarily taken aback.
Unlike traditional rigid armor or the suppleness of defensive robes, this armor struck a perfect balance between the two. It was double-layered—the inner lining soft and gel-like, while the outer shell, though not as hard as metal, offered remarkable resilience.
Ye Liuyun immediately tried it on and discovered its extraordinary shock-absorbing properties. Not only could it withstand direct physical attacks, but it also neutralized the concussive force behind them, preventing internal injuries to the wearer.
To test its effectiveness, he provoked a hyena, allowing it to attack him relentlessly. Yet, no matter how fiercely the beast struck, Ye Liuyun remained unharmed.
"Haha! This armor is truly impressive!" he praised enthusiastically.
Pleased with the results, Tong Xin and Qiong Qi followed the same method to produce over a dozen more sets, equipping Lei Ming, Ye Tiandao, and others to enhance their protection.
Only Huanshou, Xenocide, and Xuanwu didn’t require the armor. Their innate Xuanwu tortoise shells already provided formidable natural defense, making them living, armored beasts.
Qiong Qi crafted a set for himself as well, preparing to join Ye Liuyun in battle.
However, Ye Liuyun decided to remove his armor for the time being. Having adapted to the rhythm of combat in this environment, he preferred to temper his body through regular battles, accepting minor injuries as part of his training. He would reserve the armor for critical moments.
As the battles continued, the terrain around them shifted, leading them deeper into a dense forest.
The ferocious beasts here had undergone significant transformations, each now massive in size.
Thunderclap, White Tiger, Stone Ape, Qiong Qi, Vermilion Bird, Frostblade, and Phantom Hand—all these demonic beasts had manifested their true forms and were training alongside their master.
At that moment, Ye Liuyun’s golden pupils finally caught sight of a group of human martial cultivators.
The group consisted of seven individuals, led by what appeared to be a noble scion, accompanied by six martial cultivators at the second level of the Heavenly Realm. However, their strength paled in comparison to warriors like Liao Yunyang.
Ye Liuyun discreetly withdrew most of his demonic beasts into his spatial realm, leaving only Phantom Hand, Xenocide, and the Vespera by his side. If the others made a move, he could still catch them off guard.
It wasn’t until Ye Liuyun engaged in battle with a nearby ferocious beast that the group finally noticed him and began closing in. Ye Liuyun observed them carefully, realizing their spiritual senses only detected his presence when they were about two miles away.
Once they spotted him, they immediately exchanged excited whispers before fanning out to encircle him.
"Looks like these fools are here to die," Ye Liuyun smirked, signaling Phantom Hand and the others to prepare for combat.
Within moments, they had him surrounded, charging toward him with aggressive intent.
"Kid, are you really wandering around here alone?" The noble leader sneered, scanning the surroundings suspiciously.
"How come there are so many of you? Did you all enter together?" Ye Liuyun countered, feigning curiosity.
"I brought them all in my spatial realm!" the noble boasted. "You won’t survive here alone. Swear a master-servant contract with me, and I’ll guarantee your safety."
"A master-servant contract?" Ye Liuyun couldn’t help but laugh. "Are you out of your mind?"
"Don’t push your luck, brat!" the noble snapped, puffing up with indignation. "Do you even know who I am?"
"Stop." Ye Liuyun cut him off with a dismissive wave. "I’ve met plenty of arrogant blowhards like you. I couldn’t care less who you are. All I know is—you can’t protect me. Hell, you can’t even protect yourself."
"You’re asking for death!" The royal disciple’s face instantly darkened. "I’ll make sure you learn the hard way what royal dignity means."
"Break both his legs!" he barked at his subordinates.
But Ye Liuyun suddenly released his thunderous beasts—Lei Ming and the others.
"Kill them all! These weaklings aren’t worth keeping alive!"
Ye Liuyun had no intention of sparing them, dismissing them as too feeble.
With a deafening roar, the beasts charged. Huan Shou and the others swiftly cut down three martial artists.
The royal disciple paled in shock and immediately summoned two elders from his spatial realm—both at the second level of Heavenly Realm. Clearly, they were his royal family’s safeguard.
Without hesitation, Ye Liuyun summoned his doppelgänger. Each of them targeted one elder, launching a soul attack.
Though the elders were formidable, Ye Liuyun’s spiritual power now far surpassed theirs. In an instant, he branded them with slave seals.
Then, he and his doppelgänger turned their blades toward the royal disciple.
"Ah—!"
The young noble shrieked, spinning to flee—but Ye Liuyun trapped him with spatial overlap, sealing his escape.
Two flashes of blade light sliced through the air.
*Thud.*
His legs fell cleanly severed.
By then, the beasts had already slaughtered every last martial artist at his side.
"Ah... spare me... I was wrong..." The royal scion let out a piercing scream, immediately begging for mercy, all traces of his former arrogance utterly gone.
"Swish."
A blade flashed through the air, and a thin crimson line suddenly appeared across the nobleman’s neck.
The next moment, the line split open, blood gushing forth in a torrent. The light in the royal scion’s eyes dimmed, then faded entirely.
"Pathetic fool, asking for death!"
Ye Liuyun swiftly collected the man’s Interspatial Ring, flipping through its contents to find a trove of resources.
The others gathered the remaining storage rings as well. The corpses, meanwhile, were quickly snatched away by the nearby beasts, stored away as future meals.
Once the battlefield was cleared, Ye Liuyun and his group soon spotted another martial cultivator.
This one wore the garb of a soldier, gripping a long spear with a massive bow slung across his back.
The moment Ye Liuyun laid eyes on that bow, he immediately drew his own Great Wilderness Bow, ready to engage in an archery duel.
But not wanting to take unfair advantage, he deliberately approached until the soldier noticed him—only then did he nock his first arrow.
The soldier, no coward himself, met the challenge head-on. The two began exchanging shots amidst the dense forest.
The soldier was no amateur—his marksmanship was exceptional, the skill of a true sharpshooter. But against the cheating capabilities of Ye Liuyun’s Great Wilderness Bow, he stood no chance.
The thick foliage made dodging easy for Ye Liuyun, yet the soldier couldn’t evade his attacks—arrows from the Great Wilderness Bow curved unnaturally, striking true every time.
After just a few volleys, the soldier’s armor was shattered by Ye Liuyun’s relentless assault. A final arrow punched straight through his chest, leaving a gaping hole.
But just before the fatal strike landed, the soldier knew his fate was sealed. With his last ounce of strength, he loosed one final arrow at Ye Liuyun.
