98: Chapter 98 Forced to Expose

From all directions, countless Yao Beasts surged in like a tide, surrounding the two of them completely.

The hideous Yao Beasts stared fixedly at them with scarlet eyes, saliva dripping down their fangs.

Among them, there were fully ten Level 3 Yao Beasts, the weakest of which were at the Level 3 Early Stage.

The strongest few radiated a pressure that made one's heart palpitate.

And most terrifying of all, behind the beast tide.

A giant black ape, standing several zhang tall, slowly stepped out.

It radiated a violent aura from its entire body, and with every step it took, the ground trembled violently.

That pressure far exceeded that of ordinary Level 3 Yao Beasts.

Level 3 Late Stage!

Perhaps even Level 3 Peak!

Ye Yun's pupils constricted, and an unprecedented pressure welled up in his heart.

"This formation is definitely not a coincidence. Someone... is pulling strings behind the scenes!"

Deep in the dense forest in the distance, two figures were hidden within the canopy.

They were none other than Li Qiang and Zhao Lei.

Watching Ye Yun surrounded by the beast tide, their faces were filled with smug and sinister smiles.

"It worked!"

Li Qiang laughed in a low voice.

"The power of the Blood Fiend Pill is truly astonishing; it attracted so many Yao Beasts, including a Level 3 Late Stage existence. Even if Ye Yun had three heads and six arms, he is bound to die this time!"

Zhao Lei licked his lips, his eyes filled with excitement.

"Once he is torn apart by the Yao Beasts, we will go clean up the mess and retrieve his Storage Pouch. That way, we can answer to Brother Yun."

The two exchanged a glance and laughed smugly.

In the center of the beast tide, Wang Yuyan looked at the overwhelming number of Yao Beasts, trembling all over, her face pale as paper.

She gripped Ye Yun's lapels tightly, her voice trembling uncontrollably.

"Ye Yun, are... are we going to die?"

Ye Yun took a deep breath and held her tighter.

His low voice sounded in her ear, carrying a reassurance that put her at ease.

"Don't be afraid, leave everything to me. With me here, you will be fine."

Wang Yuyan looked up at Ye Yun's stern profile.

Feeling his steady and powerful heartbeat, the fear in her heart was miraculously suppressed.

She leaned into his embrace and nodded gently, a thin mist of tears welling up in her eyes.

"With him here... I am not afraid of anything."

The beast tide drew closer and closer, the stench of blood and foul odors rushing toward them.

Ye Yun gripped the burning snow sword with his right hand, a cold glint flashing in the depths of his eyes.

His Mystic Power surged wildly throughout his body, and a golden light faintly emerged.

A bloody battle was about to erupt.

The beast tide surged in like a black tide, with hideous Yao Beasts on all sides.

Scarlet eyes flashed with bloodthirsty light in the dim forest.

Ye Yun held Wang Yuyan tightly with his left hand and clutched the burning snow sword with his right.

The fiery red Mystic Power on the sword blade flickered, reflecting on his stern face.

"Hold on tight to me."

Ye Yun spoke in a low voice, his tone carrying an unquestionable certainty.

Wang Yuyan curled up in his embrace, her arms wrapped tightly around his waist.

Her cheek pressed against his chest, and she could clearly feel his powerful heartbeat.

She nodded gently, not saying a word, only curling her body tighter, fearing she would become a burden to him.

The first wave of Yao Beasts lunged forward, a dozen Level 2 Yao Beasts opening their gaping maws.

Sharp claws tore through the air, slashing fiercely at Ye Yun.

Ye Yun shifted his feet, executing the Flowing Cloud Steps to the limit, his figure weaving through the beast horde like a ghost.

The burning snow sword transformed into a sky full of fiery red sword shadows; with every strike, a Yao Beast was decapitated.

Fresh blood splattered, staining his robes red, and also staining Wang Yuyan in his arms.

Yet, he kept Wang Yuyan protected in his embrace the entire time.

Using his own body to block all the flying flesh and claws.

"Roar—"

A Level 3 Middle Stage Scarlet Flame Tiger lunged from the side, its sharp claws wrapped in scorching flames, aiming straight for Ye Yun's back.

Ye Yun didn't even look back, his left hand still holding Wang Yuyan, his right hand slashing out with the burning snow sword in a backhand strike; the sword radiance collided with the tiger's claws with a boom.

Flames exploded, and the Scarlet Flame Tiger was knocked back several zhang.

Ye Yun also let out a muffled grunt, his hand slightly numb.

He didn't have time to catch his breath before three more Level 3 Yao Beasts lunged at him simultaneously.

A cold glint flashed in Ye Yun's eyes as he swept the burning snow sword horizontally, the golden sword radiance carving out a semicircular arc.

Forcing all three Yao Beasts back.

However, Wang Yuyan in his arms was jolted slightly, and a trace of blood spilled from the corner of her mouth.

"Ye Yun... put me down."

Wang Yuyan spoke weakly, her voice laced with tears.

"You will die like this..."

Ye Yun looked down at her, his gaze calm yet firm.

"Don't say foolish things. I said, with me here, you will be fine."

As he finished speaking, his Mystic Power surged again, golden light erupting into the sky.

The burning snow sword let out a clear sword hum, and the flame patterns on the blade seemed to come alive, burning fiercely.

One Yao Beast after another fell under his sword, blood gathering into a stream, staining the ground beneath his feet red.

Ye Yun was covered in blood, unable to distinguish if it was the Yao Beasts' blood or his own.

Yet he never stopped, always keeping Wang Yuyan firmly protected in his embrace.

Finally, he had slain seven of the ten Level 3 Yao Beasts, and the remaining three were heavily injured, cowering and not daring to advance.

But Ye Yun had also reached his limit, his Mystic Power exhausted, his body covered in wounds of all sizes.

The deepest one ran diagonally from his left shoulder to his waist, the flesh torn open, a shocking sight.

Just at this moment, a thunderous roar came from the back of the beast tide.

The giant black ape, standing several zhang tall, slowly stepped out.

With every step it took, the ground trembled violently, and the surrounding Yao Beasts retreated, clearing a path.

The giant ape walked up to Ye Yun, looking down at him from above.

Its scarlet eyes were filled with brutality and mockery.

That pressure bore down like a blanket, making it almost impossible for Ye Yun to breathe.

A Level 3 Late Stage, a terrifying existence only one step away from entering the Level 3 Peak.

Converted to the cultivation of a human Martial Artist, it was equivalent to a Great Martial Master Eighth Stage!

Ye Yun's pupils constricted, and his expression turned completely solemn.

"Great Martial Master Eighth Stage... two full Realms higher than me. No wonder it has such terrifying pressure."

Feeling that pressure, Wang Yuyan's face turned pale as paper, and she couldn't stop trembling. She looked up at Ye Yun, tears streaming from her eyes.

"Ye Yun... don't worry about me. Escape on your own; with me, you won't be able to escape..."

Ye Yun didn't answer, just holding her tighter.

He looked at the giant ape before him, took a deep breath, and the solemnity in his eyes gradually transformed into a resolute Battle Intent.

"Want to kill me? Then come."

As he finished speaking, the aura around Ye Yun suddenly surged!

His previously restrained Mystic Power erupted like a volcano, and golden light shot into the sky.

Illuminating the entire forest with a layer of golden brilliance.

That aura was thick, pure, and majestic, far exceeding the level that a Great Martial Artist Fourth Level should have.

Great Martial Master Sixth Level!

Ye Yun had been hiding his strength all along.

Ever since his Breakthrough, he had kept his cultivation suppressed at the Great Martial Artist Fourth Level.

All for the sake of delivering a fatal blow to his enemies at the critical moment.