26: Chapter 26 Jungle Ambush

Ye Tian did not go home, but went directly to find the Second Elder.

He recounted the mission Ye Hua had assigned and his own suspicions to the Second Elder in their entirety.

After hearing this, the Second Elder's expression turned grave: "Ye Hua... he really couldn't hold back anymore. Falling Eagle Ravine is indeed dangerous. What do you intend to do?"

"This Disciple intends to go," Ye Tian said in a low voice, "but I need the Second Elder's help from the shadows."

He whispered a few words into the Second Elder's ear.

The Second Elder's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He pondered for a moment and nodded: "Very well. I will make the arrangements. But remember, your personal safety is paramount! If the situation becomes impossible, retreat immediately! The Clan Sacrifice is imminent; do not lose the greater for the lesser!"

"This Disciple understands!"

The next morning, amidst his mother's worried gaze, Ye Tian shouldered his pack and left the Ye family settlement alone, heading in the direction of Falling Eagle Ravine in the Black Cloud Mountains.

Not long after he left, two sneaky figures quietly slipped out from another direction of the settlement and followed him from a distance.

They were none other than the two ruthless Loose Cultivators hired by Ye Hua with a heavy bounty, both at the Qi Gathering Fifth Level!

Ye Hua stood at a high point in the settlement, watching Ye Tian's departing figure, a cruel arc forming at the corner of his mouth.

"Ye Tian... this time, let's see how you die!"

After leaving the Ye family settlement, Ye Tian did not immediately rush to Falling Eagle Ravine. Instead, he deliberately slowed his pace, traveling through the dense forest paths while pushing his perception to the limit, keeping an eye on the movements behind him.

Sure enough, after traveling about ten miles, he keenly captured two faint auras in the distance behind him, maintaining a distance that was neither too far nor too close.

"They're here..." Ye Tian sneered inwardly, but his face remained calm. He continued to move forward at a steady pace, even deliberately stopping to check the map, appearing as if he were cautiously scouting the path.

The route he chose did not lead directly to Falling Eagle Ravine. Instead, he took a small detour, heading toward an area with more complex terrain in his memory, known as the "Stone Forest".

With stone pillars standing everywhere, it was an excellent location for an ambush and a counter-kill.

The two auras behind him clearly noticed his change in route. After a slight pause, they continued to follow, clearly very confident in their own strength.

Upon entering the Stone Forest, the light suddenly dimmed, and they were surrounded by huge rocks.

Ye Tian stopped at a fork in the road, pretending to be hesitant, while secretly condensing the force of his Overlapping Wave Fist into his right fist.

"Do it!"

The moment he paused, a low shout suddenly came from behind!

Two black shadows burst out from behind two giant rocks!

One person held a poison-coated short sword, thrusting directly at Ye Tian's back!

The other brandished a pair of heavy iron claws, blocking his left and right retreat paths!

Their coordination was tacit, and they were incredibly ruthless!

They were the two Fifth Level Loose Cultivators sent by Ye Hua!

They had long been impatient; seeing Ye Tian enter this perfect ambush spot, they immediately launched a thunderous strike!

However, they were fast, but Ye Tian was faster!

The moment the two lunged out, Ye Tian's body suddenly crouched forward, narrowly dodging the fatal strike of the short sword, while simultaneously using his left foot as an axis and spinning his body rapidly!

"Overlapping Wave Fist! Second Layer Force!"

His long-prepared right fist, carrying the sound of breaking air, fiercely slammed toward the Loose Cultivator wielding the iron claws!

That Loose Cultivator had not expected Ye Tian's reaction to be so fast and his attack so fierce!

In his haste, he could only cross his claws to block!

A muffled sound!

The explosive power of the Overlapping Wave Fist's Second Layer Force far exceeded that of an ordinary Fifth Level Martial Artist!

The Loose Cultivator felt a vast, surging force come crashing in. His claws shook violently, the webs of his hands split, and his entire body was blasted backward, his blood and Qi churning!

"What?!" The other Loose Cultivator wielding the short sword was shocked, and his attack involuntarily slowed.

How could Ye Tian give him a chance to catch his breath?

Having succeeded with one strike, he did not stop for a moment. His left fist followed closely behind, also using the Overlapping Wave Fist force, striking directly at his opponent's exposed chest and abdomen!

The short-sword-wielding Loose Cultivator hurriedly pulled back his sword to block, but having lost the initiative, his strength was already weak!

Pfft!

The fist force penetrated his body!

The short-sword-wielding Loose Cultivator groaned, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth as he flew backward, crashing heavily into a rock!

In a flash, the two Fifth Level Loose Cultivators were left one in retreat and one injured!

Ye Tian stood his ground, his gaze scanning the two coldly: "Did Ye Hua send you?"

The two Loose Cultivators were shocked and angry. They looked at each other, both seeing the terror in the other's eyes.

The intelligence was wrong!

This kid was not a normal Fifth Level Early Stage; this fist technique, this strength, was simply comparable to a Fifth Level Peak!

"This kid is freakish! Attack together!"

The Loose Cultivator wielding the iron claws suppressed his churning blood and Qi, let out a low roar, and lunged again, his claws dancing and creating afterimages.

The injured short-sword-wielding Loose Cultivator also endured his pain and harassed from the flank.

Ye Tian's eyes sharpened; he would hold back no longer!

His formidable Body Refining Third Layer physical strength erupted completely, and combined with the Overlapping Wave Fist, he engaged in a fierce battle with the two!

Qi energy crisscrossed the stone forest, and rubble flew everywhere!

Fighting two against one, Ye Tian did not fall behind in the slightest!

His movement technique was more agile, his fist power more heavy and fierce, often trading injury for injury, forcing the two experienced Loose Cultivators into a flurry of panic!

Especially that Overlapping Wave Fist, with its force stacking layer by layer, it was impossible to defend against!

After only a dozen moves, the two Loose Cultivators were covered in wounds, their breathing chaotic.

"Retreat!" The Loose Cultivator with the iron claws saw the situation was bad, felt the urge to retreat, feinted a move, and turned to flee.

"Want to leave? Too late!"

Ye Tian snorted coldly, exerted force with his feet, and his speed suddenly increased. He caught up in an instant and smashed a fist hard into his back!

"Pfft!"

The Loose Cultivator spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed to the ground; it was clear he wouldn't survive.

The other short-sword-wielding Loose Cultivator was scared to the point of Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering, turning and running for his life.

Ye Tian picked up a piece of gravel from the ground, infused it with Qi, and threw it fiercely!

The gravel accurately struck his hind leg!

"Ah!" The Loose Cultivator screamed and fell to the ground.

Ye Tian walked slowly to him, looking down at him from above, his eyes as cold as blades: "Speak, what other plans does Ye Hua have? Besides you two, are there any others?"

The Loose Cultivator's face was ashen, and he trembled: "Spare... spare my life! I'll talk! Ye Hua only sent the two of us; he said... said that as long as we brought back your head, he would give us double the reward, and... and also"

"And what else?" Ye Tian pressed.

"And... and also, he seems... seems to have sent people to investigate your mother, wanting... wanting to use her to threaten you," the Loose Cultivator said everything to save his life.

A terrifying murderous intent instantly erupted in Ye Tian's eyes!

Ye Hua!

How dare he target his mother!

He suppressed his anger and continued to ask: "What about Ye Hao? Where is he?"

"Young Master Ye Hao... he seems to have secretly gone near Black Cloud Stronghold a few days ago, saying he wanted to... to find some treasure. I don't know the specifics!" the Loose Cultivator said in fear.

Black Cloud Stronghold?

Ye Tian frowned deeply.

Why did Ye Hao go there?

Is he looking for death?

He did not ask any more questions, kicked the Loose Cultivator unconscious, searched him for some silver and a bottle of healing medicine, and then quickly cleaned up the scene, erasing the traces.

After doing all this, he stood in the Stone Forest, his face gloomy.

Ye Hua's killing trap was broken, but the crisis was not resolved.

He must return to his mother as soon as possible!

And Ye Hao's whereabouts also seemed strange.

He glanced at the direction of Falling Eagle Ravine.

The Green Jade Fruit might be real, but it was no longer the primary goal.

"Must ensure Mother's safety first!"

He did not hesitate, turned around, and dashed toward the Ye family settlement with all his might!

His speed was several times faster than when he came!

This time, he no longer hid his tracks.

Anyone who dared to touch his mother, he would make them pay a painful price!