298: Chapter 298 The Power of Silence

"Kill!"

Led by the Chief and Poison Scholar, dozens of bandits charged towards Ye Tian!

Facing the siege, Ye Tian's eyes showed no sign of wavering.

He slowly raised his hand and gripped the hilt of the jingji sword, which was wrapped in cloth strips on his back.

"Clang!"

The sword's hum echoed through the mine!

The purple-black blade unsheathed, silver lightning bolts wrapping around it instantly illuminating the dim cell; an unparalleled Sword Intent erupted!

Ye Tian used no fancy sword moves; he simply swung the sword in his hand, cleaving out streaks of cold purple lightning. Each strike brought a spray of blood and a short, sharp scream!

Throats, hearts, foreheads...

Wherever the sword light passed, whether they were Ningyuan Realm or early to Middle Stage True Martial Realm bandits, they simply had no time to react before being struck down!

The lightning power inherent in the jingji sword paralyzed their bodies, causing them to lose their combat capability instantly.

In an instant, the cell area turned into a bloody slaughterhouse!

Severed limbs flew, and blood stained the ground red.

Ye Tian was like a tiger among sheep, unstoppable!

"Bastard! Die!"

The Chief roared, swinging a heavy spiked club and smashing it fiercely towards Ye Tian!

Seeing that Ye Tian's movement technique was eerie, he used brute force to overcome finesse, sealing off a large area of space.

The Poison Scholar also took the opportunity to strike, waving an iron-boned folding fan to shoot several cow-hair-thin needles at Ye Tian's back. Simultaneously, his figure flickered as the fan pointed toward Ye Tian's major acupoints—despicable and sinister.

Facing the pincer attack of the two, Ye Tian's figure came to a sudden halt. The lightning on the sword in his hand flared up as he unleashed the "Gu Hong" Sword Intent to meet the Chief's spiked club!

"Clang!"

The violent power of lightning surged along the spiked club into the Chief's arm, numbing half of his body!

What horrified him even more was that the Sword Intent on Ye Tian's sword actually forced back the spiked club, into which he had poured all his true yuan, sending it crashing back into his own chest!

"Puff!"

The Chief spat out a mouthful of blood, his breastbone caving in. His eyes were filled with horror as he stumbled backward.

At the same time, Ye Tian whirled the sword, the lightning on the blade surging to form a screen of lightning sword-light, crushing all the poison needles the Poison Scholar had fired!

Simultaneously, the Sword Qi from his left hand arrived first, striking the tip of the Poison Scholar's incoming folding fan!

"Crack!"

The fan ribs, forged from refined iron, were actually shattered by the Sword Qi!

The Poison Scholar felt an unparalleled Sword Qi travel through the fan, causing his blood and qi to churn. Terrified, he hurriedly retreated.

But how could Ye Tian let him escape?

The sword instantly pierced the Poison Scholar's throat!

The Poison Scholar's movements froze. He looked down in disbelief at the purple-black longsword piercing his neck, opened his mouth but could make no sound, the light in his eyes quickly fading before he collapsed with a thud.

"Second Brother!"

Seeing this, the Chief let out a desperate roar. Ignoring his heavy injuries, he charged again with his club, like a crazed tiger.

Ye Tian remained expressionless. He withdrew his sword and turned, lightning condensing on the jingji sword as he lunged straight at the Chief!

"Ching!"

The sword light bypassed the spiked club's defense and pierced the center of the Chief's forehead!

The Chief's body shuddered violently. The madness in his eyes quickly turned to ash as he crashed to the ground.

In just over a dozen breaths, the three leaders of the Grey Clothing Society and dozens of elite bandits were all executed!

Bodies littered the ground, and blood flowed like a river.

Ye Tian stood with his sword, lightning dancing on the sword blade; not a single drop of blood clung to the purple-black edge.

His breathing was steady. The Chief, at the ninth level of the True Martial Realm, posed no threat at all to his current strength.

Behind him, Wang Wu and the other two slumped to the ground. Staring at the asura Hell-like scene before them, they were already paralyzed with fear, their crotches soaked.

They test truly understood what kind of god of slaughter they had been leading!

Hou Xiaojie struggled to sit up. Looking at the back of his Senior Brother who had slaughtered everyone in all directions, his eyes were filled with shock and worship.

Ye Tian sheathed the sword and quickly returned to Hou Xiaojie and the Dragon Ape's side to continue healing them.

He had to stabilize their injuries as quickly as possible and then leave this place.

The commotion just now wasn't small; it might attract other troubles.

"Senior Brother... you're so amazing..."

Hou Xiaojie said weakly, tears in his eyes.

"Don't talk. Focus on circulating your power to heal."

Ye Tian said gently, channeling more true yuan into his body.

Just then, the fire jade essence in his bosom stirred: "Kid, you're decisive in killing, not bad.

Your two companions are seriously injured, especially this little monkey whose Origin is damaged. Ordinary Medicinal Pills only treat the symptoms, not the root cause.

Three thousand miles to the north, there is a 'Land of Flowing Fire.' Deep within it, there might be 'fire spirit marrow liquid,' a byproduct of 'Earth Core Fire Spirit Milk.' Although it's not as good as the Fire Spirit Milk, it has miraculous effects on nourishing the Origin and repairing demon souls.

You can go and try your luck.

However, it's near the 'Earth Fire Demon Abyss' and is quite dangerous. It won't be too late to go after you've handled your current affairs and your strength has improved further."

Ye Tian's heart stirred, and he silently took note.

Land of Flowing Fire, Earth Fire Demon Abyss...

They didn't sound like friendly places.

But for the Dragon Ape, he had to go, no matter how dangerous.

"Thank you for the guidance, Senior," Ye Tian replied in his heart.

"It's fine, just remember our agreement."

Venerable Jiehuo's voice went silent.

Ye Tian thought no more and focused on healing Hou Xiaojie and the Dragon Ape.

However, just as he was preparing to leave with Hou Xiaojie and the Dragon Ape, a shout suddenly came from the direction of the mine entrance: "People inside, listen!

The Wanren Sword Pavilion Law Enforcement Hall is here!

Drop your weapons and hand over Ye Tian and his accomplices, and you may be left with an intact corpse!

Those who resist will have their entire families executed!"

The people from the Wanren Sword Pavilion actually caught up so quickly!

And judging by the sound, there were many of them!

Ye Tian's eyes narrowed. He slowly stood up, shielding Hou Xiaojie and the Dragon Ape behind him. The jingji sword unsheathed once more, surrounded by purple lightning.

It seemed that leaving quietly was no longer an option.

"The Wanren Sword Pavilion Law Enforcement Hall is here! Drop your weapons and hand over Ye Tian and his accomplices, and you may be left with an intact corpse! Those who resist will have their entire families executed!"

Rapid footsteps quickly approached from the mine entrance. Torches cast flickering light and shadows through the passage. There were at least thirty or forty people, and their auras were far superior to the rabble of the Grey Clothing Society from earlier.

Ye Tian's eyes were cold as he shielded Hou Xiaojie and the Dragon Ape, his gaze fixed on the passage.

He didn't immediately lead them through the secret passage because the enemy had blocked the main entrance, and the secret passage's exit might also be discovered.

Furthermore, with two seriously injured companions and the enemy being well-prepared, it would be difficult to escape silently.

Instead of fleeing miserably, it was better to carve out a path of blood!

Just in time to test the sharpness of sword!

"Wang Wu, take them to hide near the secret passage exit. Don't come out until I return."

Ye Tian barked at the three, including Wang Wu, who were slumped in fear.

"Yes, yes! Senior, please be careful!"

Wang Wu, along with Zhao Liu and Chen Qi, scrambled to lift Hou Xiaojie and carry the Dragon Ape. They rolled and crawled toward the ventilation secret passage, hiding behind a pile of abandoned Ore in the depths.

Ye Tian walked to the center of the open space in the cell area, facing the entrance passage, and stood waiting quietly.

Soon, dozens of Wanren Sword Pavilion Disciples flooded into the cell area, surrounding Ye Tian.

The lowest cultivation among these Disciples was the third level of the True Martial Realm, with most between the fourth and sixth levels. They formed a formation, brimming with Killing Intent, far superior to the bandits of the Grey Clothing Society.

The two leaders had even more powerful auras.

The one on the left, with arrogance in his eyes, was none other than the Young Lord of Wanren Sword Pavilion, Ling Jianming, with whom Ye Tian had clashed at the Huihai Market!

For some reason, perhaps a secret technique, his aura had reached the tenth level of the True Martial Realm, Great Perfection!

In his hand, he held a clear blue longsword; it was the Qixia Sword that his father, Ling Juexiao, had once used.

The one on the right was a cold-faced middle-aged man wearing the green robes of an Elder; his aura had reached the Early Stage of the Sea Transformation Realm!

He was a vice hall master of the Wanren Sword Pavilion Law Enforcement Hall, Yan Feng.

With his arms crossed and an expressionless face, the pressure of the Sea Transformation Realm had already spread out, putting considerable pressure on Ye Tian.

"Ye Tian! It really is you, you little bastard!"