301: Chapter 301 The Elder's Defeat

The moment those Yao Beasts appeared, the entire scene froze.

The expressions of the other Elders changed drastically, and they were instantly too terrified to move.

Seeing this, the Law Enforcement Elder gritted his teeth and barked, "What are you panicking for! They're just a few Yao Beasts. We'll kill them together, then deal with this old man and Yun Ling."

However, any sane person knew that there was no way to fight this; it was simply seeking death.

Seeing that they didn't dare to step forward, the Law Enforcement Elder gritted his teeth and pointed at Ye Jing. "What makes you so impressive? You're just relying on these Yao Beasts! If you have the ability, defeat me in a head-on fight. As long as you win, I will lead the Lingxiao Sect to submit to your Qingyun Sect."

"Otherwise, even if you suppress us by force, I will not be convinced, and those Disciples will only fear your power without truly respecting you!"

Hearing this, Yun Ling simply asked Ye Jing, "What does Patriarch Ye think?"

He didn't care whether the Lingxiao Sect was truly convinced or not, but if Ye Jing could defeat this Elder in front of so many Lingxiao Sect Disciples, it would serve to crush their morale.

Seeing that the choice was his, Ye Jing pondered for a moment. It wasn't as if he had no chance of winning against someone in the Late Foundation Establishment Stage.

He was a Body Cultivator with a powerful Physical Body, and he had the Qingyun Wind-Riding Technique to enhance his movement. If all else failed, he still had that dagger. However, Ye Jing recalled how he had gained insights and achieved a Breakthrough during his previous battle with Ruan Xiao and the others.

It just so happened that he was currently practicing the Body Refining cultivation technique, the Thunderbolt Flame Art; a Body Cultivator only grew stronger the more they fought.

Perhaps fighting this Elder would be beneficial to his cultivation.

Thinking of this, Ye Jing looked up at the blustering Law Enforcement Elder, a faint smile curling at the corners of his mouth.

"A head-on confrontation? Fine."

Ye Jing's straightforward agreement caused a hush to fall over the entire area. Even the pack of Yao Beasts, who had been baring their teeth and growling, seemed to pause for a moment.

A flash of wild joy crossed the Law Enforcement Elder's eyes. He believed Ye Jing had been provoked into losing his head and immediately shouted, "Fellow Daoist, do not go back on your word!"

"Naturally, I won't. I ask for Senior's guidance," Ye Jing said, cupping his fists.

As soon as those words left his mouth, the Law Enforcement Elder struck first. He gave the horsetail whisk in his hand a violent shake, and the seemingly soft fibers instantly became as sharp as steel needles, shooting rapidly toward Ye Jing's face.

This strike concentrated all of his Qi, intending to end the fight quickly. He wanted to take advantage of Ye Jing's lack of preparation to severely wound him and regain face in front of the Disciples.

Facing the rapidly approaching whisk fibers, Ye Jing's expression remained unchanged. He quietly activated the Qingyun Wind-Riding Technique, his body moving like a gentle breeze to evade the attack with fluid grace.

"Is this all you've got?" Ye Jing chuckled, his tone laced with provocation.

His Physical Body began to glow with a red light as he gripped the Blue Flame Meteor Hammer and charged toward the Law Enforcement Elder.

Seeing this, a flash of surprise crossed the Law Enforcement Elder's eyes. He transformed his whisk into a whip, constantly lashing out at Ye Jing.

In the air, the whisk repeatedly clashed with the meteor hammer, creating a series of sharp, ear-piercing cracks as they broke the sound barrier.

The thunderous noise made the ears of the surrounding Lingxiao Sect Disciples ache. They instinctively retreated several steps, watching the duel in the center with eyes full of horror.

Every time the Law Enforcement Elder's whisk fibers collided with the Blue Flame Meteor Hammer, small sparks of Qi would spray out. When they landed on the ground, they instantly scorched small, charred pits into the earth.

Even when the whisk fibers managed to strike Ye Jing's body, they couldn't break through his defense. It was as if they were hitting a solid iron plate.

The Law Enforcement Elder shouted.

"I didn't expect a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator like you to possess such brute strength!"

Ye Jing felt a sense of exhilaration during this battle. He gave a cold laugh. "Senior, your attacks are too weak. Why not make them a bit more intense?"

He could feel his Physical Body being continuously tempered during this fight. This was much faster than practicing alone.

"Damn you!"

The Law Enforcement Elder was enraged. His Qi suddenly surged several dozen feet, transforming into a silver rainbow that swept out in an attempt to shred Ye Jing's body to pieces.

Seeing this, the fiery red light on Ye Jing's body suddenly blazed. The fierce power of the Thunderbolt Flame Art erupted completely. Instead of dodging, he took a step forward.

He swung his hammer to meet the Law Enforcement Elder's whisk head-on.

"Boom!"

The full-force collision between the hammer and the whip caused a vibration even more intense than before.

The Law Enforcement Elder felt an indomitable, fierce force surge into his body through the whisk fibers. His Meridians felt as if they had been struck by a giant sledgehammer. As his blood and Qi churned, a hint of copper-tasting blood welled up in his throat.

He discovered to his horror that Ye Jing's strength was actually continuing to climb as the battle progressed. With every collision, that scorching brute force grew even stronger.

"Is this... a Body Cultivator technique that grows stronger the more one fights?"

Shockwaves crashed through the Law Enforcement Elder's heart. He had never seen such a bizarre cultivation path.

Having cultivated for so many years, he had seen Body Cultivators fight before.

Body cultivation was inherently taxing. The more one fought, the faster their Qi would be depleted.

Yet this fellow was clearly only a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, with Qi reserves far inferior to his own as a Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator. However, by relying on this tempering that grew stronger with combat, he had forcibly dragged the battle into his own rhythm.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Dull thuds rang out one after another. The Law Enforcement Elder's Daoist robes were beaten into rags, and purple-blue bruises appeared all over his body.

His Qi consumption was growing larger and larger, while Ye Jing's aura became increasingly steady. The tempering of his Physical Body allowed his strength and resilience to continue rising.

The surrounding Lingxiao Sect Disciples had long since been dazed. They, who had previously feared the Yao Beasts, were now watching the scene with eyes full of shock.

No one had expected Patriarch Ye to actually take on the Law Enforcement Elder's challenge head-on and even suppress him with absolute dominance.

Standing to the side, a flash of admiration crossed Yun Ling's eyes.

He had originally thought Ye Jing would use the Yao Beasts to win, but he hadn't expected him to choose the method that most tested his own strength. Ye Jing was truly a man of hidden depths.

Ye Jing felt the pleasure of his Physical Body being repeatedly tempered by Qi, his bones emitting faint 'crackling' sounds.

The first barrier of the Thunderbolt Flame Art was actually showing signs of loosening.

He grinned, and with a sudden twist of the hammer, he broke free from the whisk's entanglement. The Blue Flame Meteor Hammer whistled through the air as it smashed toward the Law Enforcement Elder's shoulder.

This strike no longer held back. Carrying his now-surging brute force, it was unstoppable.

The Law Enforcement Elder scrambled to dodge, but he was still half a beat too slow. As he turned, his entire chest was struck by the spiked meteor hammer. He instantly let out a series of miserable screams, unable to maintain his flight as he tumbled backward.

"Elder!" Seeing the Elder fall to the ground, the Disciples below rushed forward in a panic to help him. However, the Law Enforcement Elder's chest was now deeply caved in, and the bloody mess was incredibly gruesome.

If not for the fact that a Foundation Establishment Cultivator's body was powerful, this Elder would have died long ago.

Seeing this, a flash of dissatisfaction crossed Ye Jing's eyes. The battle had ended so quickly; he hadn't even had his fill of fighting yet.

Nevertheless, he maintained appearances and cupped his fists. "I thank you for the match."

The entire field was now dead silent, save for the low growls of the Yao Beast pack.

The Law Enforcement Elder barely managed to stay conscious with the support of Spirit Medicine. He looked at Ye Jing with eyes full of resentment and terror.

But he also knew that today, the Lingxiao Sect had no choice but to submit.

Yun Ling looked at the Elders on the side and asked loudly, "Do you still wish to fight?"

As soon as these words were spoken, those Elders quickly and tactfully replied, "We will follow all of the Qingyun Sect's arrangements! From this day forth, there is no more Lingxiao Sect, only the Qingyun Sect!"

The remaining Disciples had no other choice; they all knelt on the ground, their will to resist completely gone.