Chapter 671: Chapter 670: Coming to Kill
In response, he roared, "Heavenly Subduing Sword!"
The slaughter resumed. In this environment, the Yuanhong Sword became even more terrifying, as if it could devour everything. The sword surged forth, slashing toward the Blood Demon. When the Sword Qi struck the Blood Demon’s shoulder, it exploded, and roiling blood gushed from the wound, showering down like a sudden, violent storm.
The Blood Demon did not fall. Instead, it launched a giant blood arrow at Ye Fan. The projectile swelled in size, threatening to crush the ant-like Ye Fan.
Ye Fan shouted, "Returning to the Sect Sword!"
When the two powers collided, the blood arrow and the Yuanhong Sword neutralized each other. However, the blood that had formed the arrow cascaded down like a tidal wave.
Ye Fan was thrown back over a thousand meters before he managed to steady himself. He exclaimed in shock, "This Blood Demon is truly formidable! Its ability to become almost formless and illusory makes it a terrifying opponent!"
The Blood Demon’s power came entirely from the Blood-gathering Pill. As long as the pill remained within the demon’s skull, it would possess an endless supply of blood energy. Even if he cut the Blood Demon down, it would quickly regenerate. This was the power of the Blood-gathering Pill. Realizing this, Ye Fan withdrew the Yuanhong Sword. He knew physical attacks were useless at this moment and would only enrage the Blood Demon further.
Ye Fan gathered his strength and shouted, "Divine Dragon Power, formless transformation, Wanxiang Divine Shield!"
The Wanxiang Divine Shield activated, and a blue phantom projection soared into the sky. The blue phantom roared as it collided with the blood giant. The demon roared back, now confronted by an even larger azure figure that charged at it relentlessly.
"Break!" Ye Fan commanded.
The blue phantom blocked the Blood Demon’s blow, then charged and landed a powerful punch, knocking the demon back. It crashed heavily into the pool.
Ye Fan sprang up, grabbing the Blood Demon by its horn. He yanked hard, allowing the immensely powerful blue phantom to fling the demon away. Once separated from the blood pool, the Blood Demon’s strength diminished significantly. The blue phantom lunged, intending to tear it apart.
Ye Fan was fighting desperately, surprised that the Blood Demon’s power had become so fragile. He looked up at the sky and saw the moonlight fading, finally understanding why—it was being blocked. The Blood-gathering Pill’s energy could no longer reach every part of the Blood Demon, which was why he was now overwhelming it. A wave of elation washed over him at this realization.
He charged forward. Using the blue phantom’s strength, he grabbed the Blood Demon’s head and cracked its skull open, about to seize the Blood-gathering Pill and swallow it.
Just then, however, the moonlight suddenly brightened.
"Not good!"
Ye Fan was shocked as the Blood Demon pierced through the blue phantom. In that same instant, he managed to grab the Blood-gathering Pill. As soon as he held the pill, the Blood Demon shattered.
But his own condition was far from good. He was drained of blood energy and immensely weak. The moment the phantom was pierced, he too was injured, as his very essence was connected to it. Ye Fan fell to one knee.
Looking at the Blood-gathering Pill in his hand, he thought, Although I’ve suffered severe injuries, obtaining this ultimate treasure makes it all worthwhile!
He was about to store the pill and leave this dangerous place when two auras suddenly appeared, putting him instantly on high alert.
He looked up to see none other than Huang Ji. She had already sealed the area with the Great Wilderness Illusion Sea technique, making it impossible for him to leave. And she was not alone; a figure in black stood behind her.
Huang Ji said, "I told you, I will kill you, even if you run to the ends of the earth!"
Ye Fan replied, "Is this really necessary?"
"Me too!" The figure in black removed his cloak, revealing none other than Fu Hu. He glared at Ye Fan, his expression frigid and savage.
If it weren’t for Ye Fan, he wouldn’t be in this state. Although they had been the ones to attack Ye Fan first, Fu Hu now blamed him for everything.
Ye Fan said, "So, you didn’t die after all!"
"Are you surprised I’m not dead?" Fu Hu shouted. "My only purpose for living is to kill you! I would gladly become a walking corpse if it meant I could finally kill you!"
Ye Fan looked at the two of them, his heart sinking. In his prime, both of them together would not have been his match; he had long since surpassed his peers. Now, however, he was not optimistic. He was at his weakest after defeating the Blood Demon.
Ye Fan said, "I see. If you want a fight, then come and try your luck! I’m not afraid of anyone!"
"Come on!" he shouted.
Huang Ji said to Fu Hu, "He’s at his weakest right now. Go, kill him!"
"Yes, Master!" Fu Hu replied respectfully.
Ye Fan was surprised to learn that Huang Ji was Fu Hu’s master. He raised his Yuanhong Sword, preparing to defend against them both.
Love turned to hate. Ye Fan had never truly understood the phrase before, but now he saw its very essence. When such a potent hatred is born from love, it heralds doom.
At that moment, Fu Hu unleashed his full strength, charging toward Ye Fan with killing intent. Huang Ji also made her move, casting the Great Wilderness Illusion Sea to disrupt his vision.
Ye Fan swiftly countered. "Heavenly Subduing Sword!" he cried out. The two dodged quickly, only to realize Ye Fan hadn’t used a sword technique at all. Instead, he had transformed into a dragon that now circled them.
When the dragon roared, it erupted in a blinding flash of light. After the light faded, Huang Ji and Fu Hu were clutching their wounds, looking at Ye Fan in disbelief. They never anticipated that even in his weakened state, Ye Fan could not only counter their killing blows but also inflict heavy damage. If he were at his peak, he could have killed them instantly. Everything had exceeded their expectations. They knew Ye Fan was strong—that was an undeniable fact—but they never imagined he was *this* strong.
Fortunately for them, Ye Fan was now gasping for breath. They could see he was on the verge of collapse.
"You can’t hold on any longer," Fu Hu said with a cold laugh.
Huang Ji also looked coldly at Ye Fan. This was the man who had once broken her heart. From that day forward, she had sworn to inflict all her pain back upon him.
Yet, neither dared to make the first move. They feared his weakness was a ruse. It wasn’t that they thought he was uninjured, but they feared his injuries weren’t debilitating enough. That was what terrified them. A cornered and wounded Ye Fan could still deal a fatal blow in a final, desperate act.
Huang Ji said to Fu Hu, "Now is the time to prove your worth. Go and kill him!"
"Master, I will do my utmost!" Fu Hu sneered.
He unleashed the Fu Hu Secret Technique, charging at Ye Fan with the speed of a man becoming one with his sword. Ye Fan parried quickly, struggling to fend off Fu Hu’s deadly assault.
At the same time, Huang Ji also moved. She thrust her sword at his back, but Ye Fan’s reflexes were faster. He whipped his left hand around and caught her blade. Blood streamed from his palm, but he dared not move another inch. The three of them were locked in a tense deadlock.
The atmosphere grew eerily still. Huang Ji and Fu Hu were internally reeling. Even with this coordinated attack, they still couldn’t kill him; they were merely locked in a stalemate. There was no doubt in their minds that even at his weakest, Ye Fan possessed the strength to kill either one of them. If they hadn’t attacked together, killing him would have been impossible. On the contrary, they would have become his prey.
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