Today, we are determined to kill Ye Qing!

...High in the air.

Ye Qing steadied himself, frowned slightly, and shook his slightly numb arm.

"So strong."

He thought to himself.

In the previous clash of sword and spear, although he had blocked it, he had also been blasted away by that terrifying recoil force.

All the bones in his body were creaking, aching and numb.

"Although it doesn't seem like a major injury..."

"In reality, my current sword Dao Divine Ability combined with the Qilin Divine Might is still quite far from a true Dao-Grade Level of combat power."

Ye Qing was very self-aware.

If not for his "Prison Suppressing Immortal Body" being sufficiently tough, his Physical Body comparable to a divine weapon...

If it were an ordinary Void Returning Realm Cultivator, even one at the Perfection stage, that recoil just now would have been enough to smash them into a pulp of minced meat!

"But..."

A flash of sharp light gleamed in Ye Qing's eyes, and the corner of his mouth instead curled up into a hint of excitement.

"It's precisely because my body is tough enough..."

"That's why..."

"It's not that I can't fight!"

"Moreover..."

"I feel like I can finally... have a good, satisfying fight!"

Thinking this, Ye Qing's entire body surged with Battle Intent.

His surging fighting spirit was like a raging wildfire!

...And at this moment.

Within the nine dragons bloodthirsty spear suspended in the distance.

The Spear Spirit, which had been preparing to withdraw and go dormant after that one strike, was clearly taken aback.

"Not dead?"

When it had thrust out that spear, it had been certain of a kill.

But now... that lowly Human Race ant was actually unharmed?

Not only unharmed.

But it was even staring directly at it with that gaze full of provocation and Battle Intent?

He... still wants to fight???

"You're courting death—!!!"

The Spear Spirit instantly felt greatly provoked and insulted!

Rage boiled in its heart!

"A mere ant!"

"How dare you look directly at This Venerable One?!"

"Die!"

Buzz!

The nine dragons bloodthirsty spear trembled again. On the spear shaft, those nine blood-red demonic Dragons seemed to come alive, emitting shrill roars.

Terrifying spear radiance erupted once more!

The entire spear was glowing, like a burning demonic sun!

Then.

"Die!"

The spear transformed into a blood-red lightning bolt, carrying a momentum even more violent than before, sweeping towards Ye Qing!

"Well met!"

Seeing this, Ye Qing laughed loudly.

This was exactly what he wanted!

"Fight!"

"Fight again!"

His figure swayed, not retreating but advancing instead!

The longsword in his hand danced, sword light cascading like a waterfall, once again fiercely clashing against that terrifying nine dragons bloodthirsty spear!

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

One man, one spear.

An intense duel unfolded high in the sky!

Every collision caused the heavens and earth to change color, space shattering inch by inch!

...In the distance.

The Three Devils watched this scene, their hearts filled with terror.

And as time passed.

Seeing that Ye Qing could actually fight the nine dragons bloodthirsty spear blow for blow, even growing more courageous the longer he fought.

The Three Devils became increasingly frightened, their scalps tingling.

"This is just too fierce!"

At this moment.

Ye Qing and the Spear Spirit both seemed to have gone berserk with killing intent.

The two constantly exchanged blows, terrifying shockwaves scattering in all directions.

Even if the Three Devils nearby wanted to intervene and help, they simply had no way to do so!

Because in that level of battle, a mere wisp of energy fluctuation leaking out.

Would be enough to easily crush so-called Prodigies like them, who had no more life-preserving means, into dust!

"This..."

"What do we do?"

At this moment.

The Three Devils also realized.

Ye Qing must have activated some extremely powerful explosive secret technique; he wasn't truly at the Dao-Grade Level.

Otherwise, a true Dao-Grade Cultivator could easily suppress a seventh-rank demonic artifact; there would be no need for such a hard fight.

But... "This can't go on like this!"

Mo Hai was anxious and deeply worried:

"We can't get close at all right now; we can't help."

"Do you think... he might actually turn the tables?"

You must know.

They had relied on a secret technique and their essence blood to activate the demonic artifact, awakening it. This had a time limit!

Once the time was up, or the energy was exhausted, the demonic artifact would fall back into slumber.

"Logically speaking..."

"His explosive secret technique must also have a time limit, and the side effects should be significant."

"But looking at his vigorous and lively appearance..."

Mo Hai said this, glancing at Ye Qing, who was fighting more courageously, Sword Qi crisscrossing the air. His heart pounded with doubt:

"He doesn't seem anywhere near his limit at all!"

"Could his mana... be this profound?!"

...In Flowing Cloud City.

The originally despairing crowd, seeing this scene, felt hope reignite in their hearts.

When they first saw the demonic artifact unleash its power, they thought death was certain.

But now... "He blocked it! He really blocked it!"

"And he can even counterattack!"

Someone couldn't help but clench their fists, saying excitedly:

"Perhaps..."

"City Lord Ye... can really hold on? Even..."

"Win?!"

...And right at that moment.

In the shadows.

Boundless Supreme Venerable, who had been watching coldly from the sidelines, could no longer hold back!

He looked at the nine dragons bloodthirsty spear, which had failed to take down its target after a prolonged assault and was showing signs of impatience, and at Ye Qing, who was fighting more courageously, like a god of war.

The killing intent in his eyes could no longer be suppressed!

"Trash!"

"A Dao-Grade demonic artifact, awakened, actually can't take him down? Utter trash!"

"It seems..."

"This Venerable One must take action personally!"

He could wait no longer.

If Ye Qing really dragged things out until the demonic artifact fell dormant, or if Ye Qing escaped.

Then his only chance for revenge would be gone!

He was convinced.

After this battle, Ye Qing's strength would inevitably undergo a qualitative leap!

By then, killing him would likely be extremely difficult!

Therefore.

"Ye Qing, you must die today!"

Boundless Supreme Venerable hardened his heart.

He waved his hand, casting a spiritual incantation.

"Buzz!"

A layer of strange gray mist materialized out of thin air, completely enveloping him. This mist was so dense that even Divine Sense could not penetrate it.

Simultaneously, he also used other face-changing and body-altering secret techniques to mask his original aura.

"Swoosh!"

After completing his disguise.

Boundless Supreme Venerable's figure flashed, moving like a ghost, silently approaching the battlefield where the fierce duel was taking place!

When he was still several thousand zhang away from Ye Qing.

He abruptly stopped.

He couldn't get any closer. Otherwise, he couldn't guarantee his secret techniques wouldn't be detected!

Regarding Ye Qing.

He was already being extremely cautious, and even then, he felt it wasn't cautious enough!

But this distance... was sufficient!

"Strike!"

Boundless Supreme Venerable mentally shouted.

His hands formed spiritual incantations.

With a flip of his hand, he summoned a seventh-rank Dao Artifact—

【seven treasures purple gold gourd】!

Of course.

To prevent recognition, he also enveloped the gourd with that layer of strange gray mist, making its true form unclear.

Only a blindingly bright purple-gold light could be seen!

"Go!"

Boom!

That mass of purple-gold light instantly erupted, like a meteor impact.

Carrying an immensely heavy Dao-Grade Pressure, it fiercely slammed towards Ye Qing, who was fully focused on dealing with the demonic spear!

"Thud!!!"

A dull thud!

Ye Qing, who was in a deadlock with the nine dragons bloodthirsty spear, caught off guard.

Was struck hard on the back by this sudden, terrifying heavy blow!

"Pfft—!"

Ye Qing's body shook violently. He opened his mouth and spat out an arc of blood!

His entire person was sent flying like a cannonball!

"Good chance!"

The Spear Spirit of the nine dragons bloodthirsty spear, now fully self-awakened, possessed extremely strong combat instincts.

Seeing this.

It let out an excited Dragon roar, seizing the opportunity to chase after him!

"Smack!"

With a fierce thrust, it heavily struck Ye Qing, who had just steadied himself!

At the same time, the purple-gold gourd also closed in, suppressing him.

Thus.

"Boom!"

This time.

Ye Qing once again bled across the sky!

His entire body was sent crashing towards the ground, smashing a mountain peak into collapse!

"...What?!"

In Flowing Cloud City.

The Cultivators, who had been filled with hope and cheering Ye Qing on, seeing this scene, were instantly stunned.

The cheers abruptly ceased.

Everyone's eyes widened, their gazes dull, faces filled with bewilderment and disbelief.

"This..."

"Where did this enemy come from?"

They didn't understand.

What was that suddenly appearing light that had ambushed Ye Qing?

Moreover.

Although that person concealed their figure, making their face unclear.

Judging from that spiritual energy fluctuation and aura... "It doesn't seem like the Demon Race?"

"That aura... is clearly a Human Race Cultivator!"

"Human Race?!"

The crowd, now realizing, instantly flew into a rage, cursing loudly:

"Bastard!"

"Despicable!"

"Fellow Human Race, with a great enemy at hand, why attack City Lord Ye?!"

"This is betrayal! A Race Traitor!"

"Bah!"

However.

Before they could finish cursing.

The next moment.

A scene that filled everyone with despair occurred.

They saw high in the air.

That mysteriously appearing figure, shrouded entirely in gray mist.

After landing a successful blow, did not stop.

Instead, he raised his hand and waved again!

"Buzz—!"

Another blindingly bright light lit up!

That was... a second terrifying Dao Artifact emitting Dao-Grade Pressure!

Two Dao Artifacts!

Like two blinding suns, hanging high in the sky!

Then.

Under the control of that mysterious person.

Together with that nine dragons bloodthirsty spear.

Three Dao-Grade Level attacks!

Simultaneously locked onto Ye Qing, who had just climbed out of the ruins!

With this thunderous momentum... they all blasted towards him!

"Rumble rumble—!!!"

Three terrifying Dao-Grade Level attacks, like apocalyptic torrents, blasted towards Ye Qing.

Ye Qing had just climbed out of the ruins, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth.

Facing this certain-kill situation, he showed not a trace of panic. Instead, a cold, sharp gleam flashed in his eyes.

"Heh."

"Three Dao-Grade Level?"

"Interesting."

He glanced at the Three Devils in the distance. The Three Devils were momentarily stunned; they hadn't expected this either.

But immediately, the Three Devils burst into wild laughter:

"Hahahaha!"

"Ye Qing! It seems you've truly incurred the wrath of heaven and men!"

"Even your own Human Race's strong want to kill you!"

"Today, you are undoubtedly dead! Even gods and immortals couldn't save you!"

They spoke, then couldn't help but laugh uncontrollably.

They had been quite worried, but now, they weren't worried at all.

The task their master had entrusted.

They would likely be able to complete it smoothly!

However.

Hearing this.

"Noisy."

Ye Qing swept a glance at the Three Devils.

He had originally wanted to keep these three alive to see if he could force more information about the bigger fish behind them.

But now, since someone seeking death had appeared on their own.

These three clowns temporarily had no reason to exist.

If he needed more later, he could just capture new ones!

Thus.

"Die."

Ye Qing casually waved his hand.

"Swish!"

A sword light, seemingly casual yet containing extreme killing intent, instantly cut through the void!

The Three Devils' wild laughter abruptly ceased.

The expressions on their faces instantly froze, turning into extreme terror and despair.

"No..."

And before their bodies could even react.

The sword light swept past.

"Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!"

The three Demon Race Heavenly Prides, along with their Primordial Spirits, were instantly annihilated into nothingness!

Directly turning to ashes, dissipating between heaven and earth!

Having dealt with the small fry.

Ye Qing's gaze turned towards the mysterious person in the air who was hiding his head and showing his tail, shrouded in gray mist.

Although the other party tried his utmost to conceal his aura.

Under Ye Qing's god-like, demon-like perception, that faint yet almost identical Bloodline aura, similar to Gongsun Jue whom he had slain before.

Was something that could not be hidden no matter what!

"So that's how it is."

Ye Qing understood, a mocking smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

"Boundless Supreme Venerable..."

"A master of a top-tier power, to avenge your son, you've even learned these sneaky, underhanded tricks?"

He glanced at the two Dao Artifacts emitting terrifying pressure floating beside Boundless Supreme Venerable—the kunwu mirror and the seven treasures purple gold gourd.

Plus that menacing nine dragons bloodthirsty spear.

A full three seventh-rank Dao-Grade weapons!

"This lineup... you certainly think highly of me."

Ye Qing thought to himself.

Afterwards.

He shifted his gaze downward, looking at Flowing Cloud City below.

Although Flowing Cloud City currently had a Formation protecting it, under the shockwaves of the previous few rounds of clashes, it was already somewhat precarious.

If a full-scale battle were to erupt here next, facing the bombardment of three Dao Artifacts... even if Ye Qing could win.

Flowing Cloud City would likely be instantly razed to the ground. Of the tens of thousands of Cultivators in the city, probably only a few would survive.

"Can't fight here."

Ye Qing instantly made a decision.

"Go!"

Without any hesitation.

Ye Qing's figure swayed, his entire person instantly transforming into a brilliant sword light, directly tearing through the void.

Streaking towards the wilderness direction far away from Flowing Cloud City!

He intended to draw the battlefield far away, deal with these troubles, and then return.

"...Trying to run?!"

All this happened in the blink of an eye. High in the air.

Boundless Supreme Venerable, seeing this, thought Ye Qing, sensing the imminent danger, was afraid and thus trying to flee.

He immediately snorted coldly, the killing intent in his eyes intensifying.

"Where do you think you're running!"

"Stay right there for This Venerable One!"

Boom!

The strike from the two Dao Artifacts earlier now landed!

With a boom, it actually missed the sword light Ye Qing had transformed into!

Although it missed.

Only blasting a bottomless giant crater in the ground, its power was still astonishing.

Seeing Ye Qing trying to escape, Boundless Supreme Venerable's eyelids twitched.

He was truly afraid Ye Qing would escape!

This brat's movement technique was bizarre, actually causing the attacks of two Dao Artifacts to miss!

Once he escaped, it would be like releasing a tiger back to the mountains. Killing him in the future would be as difficult as climbing to the heavens!

"I beseech the treasures to pursue and kill this beast!"

Boundless Supreme Venerable did not hesitate at all. He directly bowed respectfully to the two Dao Artifacts, transmitting his Divine Thought.

"Buzz!"

The kunwu mirror and the seven treasures purple gold gourd, sensing their master's killing intent, immediately shone with brilliant light, transforming into two streaks of light.

Firmly locking onto Ye Qing's aura, they pursued relentlessly!

Simultaneously.

The Spear Spirit of the nine dragons bloodthirsty spear also let out an angry, long roar.

It had been provoked by Ye Qing for so long, and the fight wasn't over yet.

How could it let its prey escape?

Pursue!

Today, it was determined to slay this man!