NOVPUBThe tone was light, but everyone present was a cultivator of the Cloud River Realm, with exceptional hearing and Ocular Power; how could they not hear clearly? Instantly, all were indignant.
Despite their anger, they also knew that Lu Ye was not wrong.
After all, they did not come from the same sect, and their relationships were not that close. Although they joined forces to deal with Lu Ye, each harbored their own ulterior motives and lacked detailed planning and unified command.
It was for this reason that Lu Ye had repeatedly managed to escape from being hunted down.
So despite the discomfort, no one retorted.
What could be confirmed now was that there were no ambushes here, and as for the Formation that Lu Yiye relied on the most... he likely didn't have time to set it up either.
So, what was the composure of the opponent based on? A sense of astonishment and suspicion inevitably rose in everyone's hearts.
The scene suddenly became somewhat eerie, as it was clearly the cultivators of Ten Thousand Demons Ridge who had come out to hunt Lu Ye, yet at this moment, it was the larger group from Ten Thousand Demons Ridge who were hesitating, as if Lu Ye was the one who had the upper hand.
"Aren't you going to make a move?" Lu Ye asked softly.
No one answered, only the howling wind passing by, creating a deadly atmosphere.
Lu Ye took a deep breath, his chest visibly heaving once, his figure slightly crouching, his footsteps shifted, his hand resting on the hilt of his Boulder Mountain Saber at his waist.
He lowered his eyelids, and the black hair on his forehead cast a shadow, covering his captivating eyes.
"If you're not going to make a move, then I will... charge!"
The moment the last word fell, there was a thunderous explosion, and the ground shattered like a broken mirror, leaving behind two deep footprints at the original spot.
Using the force of the rebound, Lu Ye rocketed into the air like an arrow released from its bowstring, hurtling towards his numerous enemies.
That instant emanated a presence as if unleashing an ancient ferocious beast or a flood dragon surging from the raging waves, a wild and brutal aura so intense that it shook the heart, causing quite a few cultivators of Ten Thousand Demons Ridge to panic.
The cultivators of Ten Thousand Demons Ridge, who had been pursuing Lu Ye, had been speculating about what trick he was up to, but nobody expected him to lunge forward like this.
Though the number of their pursuers wasn't large, it was about two hundred or so.
One man against over two hundred, and still, he took the initiative to strike, how audaciously bold was this?
It truly made them feel disregarded.
All were furiously incensed, instinctively launching attacks.
In an instant, streaks of weapon control and the Liu Guang of magic and spells blasted forward, with colorful lights interweaving brilliantly and dazzling the eyes.
Among many spells, two that resembled fire dragons were particularly striking.
These were techniques cast by Chu Yun and Zhou Pei, who, although from the current 4th grade Sacred Fire Order, once had a 1st grade foundation. The disciples they taught naturally weren't inferior, especially since both were of the Cloud River Level
9, making their attacks even more extraordinary.
Even if Lu Ye was fast enough to avoid most spells and controlled weapons, facing such an overwhelming assault, it was impossible to dodge everything.
The sound of cracking began to rise, indicating the shattering of the Defense Spirit Runes activated by Lu Ye.
When Lu Ye plunged into the stormy sea of spells and controlled weapons, in just a brief moment, the Defense Spirit Runes protecting him shattered, along with his protective spirit body being pierced through.
Blood spurted out, tracing a crimson line along the path Lu Ye advanced.
At the same time, the two formidable fire dragons, under the control of Chu Yun and Zhou Pei, were closing in on Lu Ye, who was covered in blood, from both sides.
The fire dragons roared, swinging their heads and tails; amidst the roaring flames, they instantly engulfed Lu Ye's figure.
Witnessing this scene, many cultivators of Ten Thousand Demons Ridge shook inside, almost unable to resist cheering out loud.
They had succeeded!
Although they did not understand why Lu Yiye was so presumptuous as to launch an attack against so many of them alone, it was ultimately an unwise move.
The only regret they had was that since they all attacked together, even if they really killed that Lu Yiye, they would likely have to divide the bounty amongst themselves later, not gaining much benefit.
"Be careful, he's not dead!"
From the crowd, an alarmed shout suddenly rang out, though it was unclear who issued the warning.
No sooner had the words left their mouth than Lu Ye's familiar figure had already charged out from the flaming onslaught.
Looking over, Lu Ye's clothes were torn and ragged, presenting a sorry sight, but there was not a single trace of being scorched by the fire-type technique.
The two most powerful fire dragons seemed not to have inflicted any damage on him.
Chu Yun and Zhou Pei were both taken aback. They knew full well the strength of the techniques they had deployed; even a cultivator of Level 9 stature shouldn't be able to receive their joint attack unscathed, but Lu Yiye... had done just that.
Moreover, this was after his defensive measures had been broken, and his protective spirit force had been penetrated.
In other words, he relied solely on his unprotected physique to withstand their attack unharmed.
This... how is that possible?
The explosive emergence of the two fire dragons obscured the vision and perception of many Ten Thousand Demons Ridge cultivators, leading them to make an incorrect judgment about the current situation.
When Lu Ye's figure reappeared, no one had time to react.
A tyrannical and violent aura burst forth from the flesh and blood body, enveloping an indescribable aggressiveness and pressure that instantly seized the minds of the many Ten Thousand Demons Ridge cultivators standing at the forefront, leaving them dazed for a moment.
Immediately after came the brilliant light of a saber, whipping up a storm of death.
Blood splattered, limbs were severed, and amidst the screams, figures that once stood tall in the sky were dropping like dumplings toward the ground.
Wherever Lu Ye passed, none were his match.
In just a moment, he had carved a bloody path through the crowd, killing his way to Chu Yun and Zhou Pei.
Only at this moment did these two magic cultivators from Sacred Fire Order manage to regain their senses, both shaken to the core, with a look of alarm in their eyes.
Lu Ye had specifically targeted the two of them.
When in a group fight, one should prioritize dealing with those with extended reach, a common sense in the Nine Provinces cultivation world.
Magic cultivators like them, once given the distance and space to perform, could unleash their full power, and compared to combat cultivators and physique cultivators who were accustomed to close combat, magic cultivators were more fragile and easier to kill.
There were quite a few magic cultivators gathered here, especially Chu Yun and Zhou Pei, who were the most outstanding. Who else would Lu Ye focus on if not them?
They never expected Lu Ye to get so close to them so easily, realizing that their Fire Dragon Technique had caused trouble—but they had never imagined that Lu Ye would remain unharmed under such a spell attack.
A magic cultivator being approached closely by a combat cultivator naturally has to quickly widen the gap.
So, seeing Lu Ye's saber slashing down, without thinking, both of them simultaneously channeled their spirit force, a huge repelling force sweeping in all directions, as their figures rapidly drifted backwards.
Around them, several unprepared Ten Thousand Demons Ridge cultivators were pushed into disarray, creating chaos on the scene.
Lu Ye seemed to have been pushed several meters back as well.
However, Chu Yun could clearly see that Lu Ye had voluntarily moved back, not being pushed away.
This guy... had plenty of experience fighting against magic cultivators and must have been troubled by magic cultivators in this way before!
But as Chu Yun saw the situation behind Lu Ye, his panicky heart immediately steadied.
For in that brief moment, nearby Ten Thousand Demons Ridge cultivators had already come to support, especially Xia Liang and Tan Sheng, who attacked from left and right, their powerful spirit force surging, blood Qi boiling, not holding back their attacks.
"Die!" Xia Liang roared.
His saber aimed at Lu Ye's back, coming down, while Tan Sheng and a few other quick-reacting Ten Thousand Demons Ridge cultivators also made their moves.
Lu Ye's back seemed to grow eyes; as his spirit force surged, a solid formation of spirit runes suddenly took shape, forming a barrier.
Many attacks hit the barrier formed by the Defense Spirit Runes, shattering it.
Then those many attacks landed on Lu Ye's body, slashing his back with fresh wounds.
Xia Liang's brow immediately furrowed...
The sensation transmitted from the spiritual saber in his hand felt somewhat off.
In theory, even if his saber's power was diminished by the Defense Spirit Runes, it should have been enough to break open Lu Ye's back, and with the attacks from Tan Sheng and the others, Lu Yiye would undoubtedly be dead.
But the feeling from that strike told him that the damage it did to Lu Yiye was not as severe as he had expected.
He had once cut a Level 9 physique cultivator from Haotian Alliance, whose powerful physique meant that his strikes couldn't inflict effective damage, resulting in mere superficial wounds.
In that battle, he fought the enemy for a whole half-day, grinding the opponent to death in the end!
The feeling he had when cutting into Lu Yiye was even clearer and more intense than that time.
This guy's... physique is so strong?
With no time to think further, Xia Liang's expression changed. "Not good!"
It was Lu Ye, using the force of their attacks, moving forward with the speed of thunder and lightning.
In the blink of an eye, he had gotten close to Zhou Pei.
Zhou Pei turned pale with fright. She had just joined forces with Chu Yun to push Lu Ye away with their technique, and even as Level 9 cultivators, they needed a moment to settle the fluctuating spirit force within their bodies.
In this moment, she was at her most vulnerable.
And yet, Lu Ye had arrived in front of her just at this critical time.
Feeling the oppressive and violent aura looming over her, she sensed the call of death and desperately rallied her own spirit force, without maintaining her own defenses, because she felt that such protection would be utterly meaningless.
Tiny sparks of light spread out from her body, booming and expanding, enveloping a vast area.
Every spark carried an extremely dangerous aura.
The prelude to Prairie Burning Explosion Burial!
Once, on the combat arena, Huo Liaoyuan had used this secret technique from Sacred Fire Order against Lu Ye, possessing great power. If Huo Liaoyuan could execute it, so could Zhou Pei.
It must be said that this woman from Sacred Fire Order was extremely decisive and cruel-natured.
Not only harsh on her enemies but also on herself, because once such a technique was activated, if Lu Ye were to be swept up in it, she would not be able to avoid it herself; who would survive and who would perish would then depend on their respective methods.
