Demon King Cavern, outermost areas.

Because Purple Scale Demon King couldn’t completely block the way, large numbers of Ferocious Beasts either drilled through his crotch or circled around from other passages, causing Ye Xingchen, Xiao Zuiji, and He Wudi to immediately fall into adversity.

Especially Xiao Zuiji—facing the violent impact of dozens of beasts comparable to Martial Saint Great Perfection, although he’d protected his two junior brothers, he himself was shaken until his meridians were damaged, his injuries severe.

Fortunately, these were just a group of Ferocious Beasts that only knew how to use brute force. If these were replaced with actual warriors, the combined force would probably have left him dead or missing half his life.

It could be said that the three’s current situation was far more dangerous than breaking into the Life-Death Secret Realm’s hell mode. After all, that only faced one sacred beast—here they had to deal with several hundred, even continuously increasing.

Purple Scale Demon King deeply regretted that he shouldn’t have recklessly rushed in to show off. But at this moment, he could only continue blocking the most densely packed demonic beast area, not letting more charge through.

Even the calmest He Wudi realized the situation was critical and mentally prepared to give his all. As a result… Ye Xingchen suddenly seemed to transform into a demon, his gaze emanating intense killing intent.

These eyes—so terrifying!

Did he completely go berserk because Xiao Senior Brother was severely injured?

It seems these two had extremely strong fellow disciple affection. Could it be…

He Wudi hastily cast aside his wild thoughts and was about to drag Ye Xingchen away to escape when the latter spoke first: “Take him and go. I’ll hold the rear.”

Six short words, containing commanding meaning.

A Niu was no longer the Night Emperor of the past, but the Night Emperor’s dignity, the Night Emperor’s pride, still lay deep in his soul. When today’s crisis arrived, when facing this desperate situation, it completely released.

I.

Ye Xingchen.

Am not the True Fragrance Emperor, not the comedy relief!

If hardcore fans were here right now, they’d definitely excitedly scream out A Niu’s slogan——

“Understood!”

He Wudi wasn’t an indecisive person. Making the most correct choice in the fastest time, he rapidly rushed to Xiao Zuiji’s front to carry him on his back. Before leaving, he didn’t forget to pick up his exclusive divine weapon.

“Roar! Roar!”

More and more Ferocious Beasts gathered in the tunnel—at least over a thousand in number. They didn’t immediately charge over because the human standing before them looked somewhat fierce.

“Snap!”

Ye Xingchen, his back to the camera, opened the bottle stopper, raised his exclusive divine weapon in the form of a wine gourd, tilted his head back and drank glug glug glug.

“Whoosh whoosh!”

In the cave, wind rose without source, disheveling A Niu’s black hair, revealing a face of solitary arrogance that no one could understand.

Unfortunately, Li Shangtian wasn’t present. Otherwise, he’d definitely capture this scene of Ye Xingchen standing alone before a thousand Ferocious Beasts, drinking heroically with grand passion.

“Xingchen.”

“When you understand the meaning of those four characters ‘Iron Bones Clanging,’ you’ll naturally truly understand.”

Words the sect master once said echoed in his ears. Perhaps catalyzed by alcohol, perhaps moved by feeling, he unconsciously hummed: “Only you can accompany me to fetch the scriptures, Only you can kill demons and eliminate evil!”

Humming and humming, he smiled.

Sect Master!

I understand the meaning of those four characters “Iron Bones Clanging” today!

“Roar! Roar!”

Just then, over a hundred Ferocious Beasts charged over.

Violent demonic aura instantly permeated this tunnel section, filled with hair-raising murderous intent!

“Step!”

Ye Xingchen took a horse stance, hands crossed above and below, his exclusive divine weapon suspended in the middle. Then it rapidly expanded, finally resting on his shoulder injury as he roared: “Li Shang, Sacrifices Heaven!”

“Whoosh whoosh!”

The gourd mouth rapidly produced powerful suction, completely absorbing the ominous demonic aura pressing forward first, then after brewing, spewed it back out!

“Boom! Boom!”

The several Ferocious Beasts charging at the very front were immediately sent flying.

A Niu’s exclusive divine weapon displayed super strong attack power at this moment. But helplessly facing too many demonic beasts, they rapidly filled the gaps, extending sharp claws and fangs to viciously tear forward.

“Boom! Boom! Boom!”

In an instant, the ten-plus fierce beasts that charged to the front first were all violently sent flying.

Ye Xingchen was dumbfounded.

Because Xiao Zuiji stood in front of him, Yunzhou Xianyin horizontal before him. He Wudi had also come, both palms pressed against the former’s back, seemingly transmitting energy, saying helplessly: “Xiao Senior Brother insisted on coming back. I couldn’t stop him even if I tried.”

Bullshit!

He was clearly already severely injured—you carrying him away would be easy as pie!

Ye Xingchen knew that the two must have discussed it and returned again to share the danger for him, so he said coldly: “Are you idiots?”

“Yeah.”

Xiao Zuiji smiled with difficulty: “Who normal would join Eternal Ages Sect, who would become fellow disciples with you.”

These words left Ye Xingchen speechless.

“Alright then.”

The corners of his mouth raised in a smile: “Then let’s face it together. If we die, we can’t blame others—blame it all on that naked guy!”

Ye Xingchen smiled.

“Get out of the way!”

Just then, He Wudi roared, his hands rapidly forming strange seals: “I’m using my trump card!”

“Whoosh whoosh!”

As soon as the words fell, waves of magnificent energy rapidly surged from his entire body. The special effects were even stronger than Imperial Sword Profound Sect and Lingering Blade Profound Sect!

Ye Xingchen and Xiao Zuiji immediately felt the violent power, so they all made space, thinking in shock: “This is definitely not a sect martial art!”

Correct.

This wasn’t an Eternal Ages Sect martial art. This was a martial art He Wudi had cultivated previously. Because the Lower Realm’s properties were too weak, even comprehending it to the extreme couldn’t allow execution.

Simply put, in the lower plane, he simply couldn’t execute higher plane martial techniques because the version wasn’t compatible.

The Upper Realm had stronger heaven-earth properties and higher heaven-earth laws. Even though his realm was currently a bit low, he could still barely execute it!

“Night Flash Star Burst!”

He Wudi roared, both palms pushing forward.

“Whoosh! Whoosh!”

In a flash, streams of light rapidly shot from the void, then bombarded into the roaring Ferocious Beast swarm, like stars suddenly twinkling brilliantly in the dark night.

“Boom boom boom boom boom!”

Under the ear-splitting chain of massive explosions, Ye Xingchen’s expression became somewhat spectacular, because this martial technique’s name was truly damn awkward!

However.

When everything settled down, nearly a thousand Ferocious Beasts had all been blasted into meat paste!

“Damn!”

Xiao Zuiji and Ye Xingchen’s eyeballs nearly popped out.

Executing a martial art and instantly annihilating a thousand demonic beasts—if Jun Changxiao saw this, he’d definitely be dumbfounded on the spot too.

“Thud!”

However, after executing his trump card, He Wudi staggered back several steps and sat on the ground with a thump, his complexion pale to the extreme, as if his body had been completely hollowed out. He muttered: “As expected, the heaven-earth properties and laws here still won’t work.”

“Stop spacing out!”

He forced himself through weakness: “Hurry and leave Demon King Cavern!”

“Swoosh!”

Ye Xingchen and Xiao Zuiji immediately acted. One person supporting one of He Wudi’s arms, they swiftly ran toward the cave exit, still recalling in their hearts that world-shaking martial technique!

“Roar! Roar!”

From each major tunnel entrance, another batch of Ferocious Beasts charged over. And judging from the demonic aura they emanated, they were clearly much stronger than the previous batch!

“We’re done for!”

He Wudi collapsed: “We can’t get out!”

“Step! Step!”

Just then, Ye Xingchen and Xiao Zuiji suddenly stopped. This made him roar: “You can’t give up either!”

Wait!

Why did one of these two have an ‘Attack’ character appear on his forehead, while the other had a ‘Shield’ character appear on the back of his right hand?

Ye Xingchen and Xiao Zuiji stood in place, expressions slightly dazed. As the two characters grew increasingly brilliant, large amounts of memories flooded into their consciousness. Until completely digested, they simultaneously dropped He Wudi on the ground with a snap, shook their heads to clear them, cracked their knuckles, and turned around, the corners of their mouths simultaneously raising in wicked smiles.

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