Chapter 568: Chapter 567: Enemies on a Narrow Road
"Big Brother, have you found Ye? He must be in great danger right now!" Mu Keqing asked worriedly, seeing Mu Chen Dong return empty-handed.
Mu Chen Dong retorted furiously, "In danger my ass! After that kid integrated with the Divine Dragon Essence Blood, his strength skyrocketed. He even killed Gui Hai Yidao!"
"Big Brother, you saw him? Where is he?" Mu Keqing asked, secretly delighted.
Mu Chen Dong glanced at his delighted sister, his eyes filled with pity. This foolish sister of mine is always worried about him, but he’s the type to bite the hand that feeds.
Although he didn’t want to tell her the truth, he knew she would keep worrying if he didn’t. So, he said, "He ran away. I told him to come back, but he just took off. He doesn’t have any feelings for you at all. Little sister, I hope you forget him. He’s no good!"
Mu Chen Dong couldn’t help but curse internally. His sister’s innocence had been ruined by that bastard. If that guy dared to show his face right now, he would personally show him why the flowers are so red.
But Mu Keqing insisted, "Big Brother, he must have his reasons for doing this! I believe he isn’t that kind of person!"
Fine! Mu Chen Dong knew his sister was in too deep. Having just given her body to the man, she was now blindly and wholeheartedly devoted to him. She was being foolish, but he wasn’t. Still, no matter what he said now, it would be useless. Sooner or later, he would have to drag that kid out and execute him on the spot. He would make him understand that the Red Sand Family is not to be trifled with.
Meanwhile, Ye Fan was searching the secret realm for Duan Tianya and Ximen Hengcheng. They were his mortal enemies, even more despicable than Gui Hai Yidao. He planned to eliminate them both to prevent any future trouble. Finally, he detected their auras and began to follow them stealthily.
On an open grassland, the two were resting.
"That kid has completely vanished. There’s no trace of him. Could he have left the Divine Dragon Secret Realm early?" Ximen Hengcheng wondered aloud.
"Impossible!" Duan Tianya reasoned. "There are too many people lying in wait at the entrance. If he dared to leave now, he’d be walking right into his own grave. I think he’s still hiding somewhere in the secret realm, waiting for us all to leave before he makes a move."
At this point, anyone who wasn’t a fool would avoid walking into the line of fire, and they knew Ye Fan was a clever man. Otherwise, they would have eliminated him long ago.
"If we search carefully, we’ll find him eventually," Duan Tianya declared.
The Divine Dragon Secret Realm wasn’t particularly large. In their minds, finding Ye Fan was inevitable; it was only a matter of time. Once they found him, the two of them working together could ensure he wouldn’t escape. Ximen Hengcheng agreed with this assessment, but as they were discussing their plan, an unwelcome voice cut in.
"No need to keep discussing it. As you can see, I’m right here."
They looked toward the source of the voice and saw a figure standing at the edge of the plains. His aura was formidable; even though he hadn’t made a move, they could tell he was an expert. A closer look revealed it was Ye Fan. The Triple Nirvana Martial Artist had appeared.
Ye Fan advanced toward them step by step, his presence like a shroud of death. The two men immediately stood up, their eyes flashing with mocking and greedy smiles. They recognized him as a mere Triple Nirvana Martial Artist. They, on the other hand, were both Quadruple Nirvana experts. Either one of them was vastly more powerful than Ye Fan. Consequently, they didn’t take him seriously at all.
"Fellow Daoists," Ye Fan said, "it’s been a while. I hope you’ve been well."
"We are not your fellow Daoists, kid!" Ximen Hengcheng sneered. "We were looking all over for you, and you dared to come to us. You will surely die today!"
Ye Fan laughed. "If I dared to reveal myself, do you really think I’m afraid of you?"
"We’ll see if you’re afraid after we fight!" Duan Tianya took out his Spirit Fan. "You were lucky to escape last time. You think you can do it again?"
"Exactly my thoughts," Ximen Hengcheng added coldly. "This time, he must die!" He despised Ye Fan more than anyone, for Ye Fan had once humiliated him. This time, he wanted to ensure Ye Fan died without a grave. Furthermore, Ye Fan possessed the Divine Dragon Essence Blood—the supreme treasure they coveted most.
"You two talk too much," Ye Fan said, his patience gone. "Let’s get this over with. I have to send you on your way."
"What shameless boasting!"
The two attacked at once. A fan and a sword shot toward Ye Fan with lethal intent. Duan Tianya unleashed his Spirit Fan, conjuring a hurricane that rushed toward his target, while Ximen Hengcheng thrust his sword straight at Ye Fan’s throat. They were perfectly coordinated, aiming for a single, decisive killing blow.
"Break!"
Ye Fan executed the Returning to the Sect Sword. His strike cleaved through their combined attack, shattering their techniques. As their moves disintegrated, Ye Fan charged forward. A draconic shadow enveloped him as he unleashed the Heavenly Subduing Sword he took such pride in. His Futian Sword Dao swept over them with the force of a whirlwind, swallowing them in an instant like a monstrous beast.
"AHH!"
The two screamed in agony as they were thrown backward. They crashed to the ground, clutching their wounds and kneeling in pain, already seriously injured.
Ye Fan gave them no respite. He raised the Yuanhong Sword and brought it slashing down on Duan Tianya.
"Eight-Screen Spirit Shield!"
Duan Tianya activated his proudest defensive technique. The Spirit Fan instantly expanded, forming a powerful barrier that barely blocked Ye Fan’s lethal strike. Rampant Sword Qi still washed over him, leaving him injured.
Struggling to withstand Ye Fan’s relentless pressure, Duan Tianya was filled with shock and indignation. How can this be? He’s only a Triple Nirvana Martial Artist, a full realm beneath me! How am I still no match for him? The thought enraged him.
The immense pressure forced Duan Tianya to his knees, his entire body trembling. It was clear he couldn’t hold on for much longer. Ye Fan then unleashed his Pure Yang Divine Power, adding its weight to his assault. Duan Tianya coughed up blood, a cold sweat breaking out across his skin. He was on the verge of giving up.
Just then, Ximen Hengcheng lunged forward, slashing at Ye Fan’s back.
Hm? Ye Fan hadn’t expected Ximen Hengcheng to be clever enough to intervene at this moment to support Duan Tianya, who was on the verge of defeat. He could have only lasted for the time it takes half an incense stick to burn before collapsing. To think that Ximen Hengcheng would ruin things now.
Ye Fan immediately abandoned his attack on Duan Tianya and spun around to face Ximen Hengcheng.
"Slash!"
A powerful and domineering wave of Sword Qi erupted from his blade, striking down with incredible force.
BANG!
The moment it collided with Ximen Hengcheng’s longsword, the blade shattered. Ximen Hengcheng was stunned. My father painstakingly forged this sword! It was supposed to be unbreakable, yet it was destroyed by a single wave of Sword Qi! I can’t believe this!
As he stood there in disbelief, he realized the Sword Qi hadn’t dissipated. It slammed directly into his body, causing him to explode into a bloody mist.
