176: Chapter 176 Turning Point

On the north side of Luomu Mountain, General Affairs Elder Ye Jiefeng led Scripture Pavilion Elder Ye Jiezhu, Array Master Ye Jieguo, and Ye Jiechuan to struggle against one Tier 4 Late Stage, two Tier 4 Middle Stage, and one Tier 4 Early Stage Swallow Fish. Even with the subsequent support of Ye Xiaosan, the situation did not improve much.

Among the five members of the Ye Family, only General Affairs Elder Ye Jiefeng was a Martial Ancestor Late Stage Martial Artist, and having only recently advanced, he had been crushed by an opponent of the same rank, leaving him severely injured and not yet fully recovered.

After returning to the Family, he hadn't rested for many days before a small-scale beast tide broke out. Being driven back step by step by a Tier 4 Late Stage Yao Beast, his small frame was truly struggling to hold on.

The other four, Ye Jiechuan, Array Master Ye Jieguo, and Ye Xiaosan, were all Martial Ancestor Middle Stage Martial Artists. However, like General Affairs Elder Ye Jiefeng, Ye Jiechuan had joined the next battle without his injuries fully healing, so his combat power was truly lackluster. Array Master Ye Jieguo was a Tier 3 Formation Master whose cultivation was mainly reflected in the path of Formations, and his ability in battlefield slaughter was mediocre. Ye Xiaosan excelled at assassination and covert protection; in a direct confrontation, he could not fully manifest his combat power at all.

As for Scripture Pavilion Elder Ye Jiezhu, this Martial Ancestor Early Stage Martial Artist seemed like a bystander in this battle, with an extremely low presence.

They could neither win the fight nor provide effective support, so they could only assist from the sidelines.

Five people, two wounded, and the remaining three with weak frontal combat power—this caused the battle on this side to remain at a disadvantage. The Formation was attacked the most frequently and could shatter at any moment.

General Affairs Elder Ye Jiefeng brandished his long spear until it was impenetrable, yet he still couldn't stop Yan Zhui's claws from striking him, causing him to vomit another mouthful of blood and retreat back into the Formation.

"Human, how many more moves can you withstand from me?" Yan Zhui looked up at the constantly vomiting General Affairs Elder Ye Jiefeng, his tone carrying a trace of impatience.

"Cough, cough, damn it! If it weren't for the injuries I sustained earlier not being healed yet, how could I tolerate you being so rampant here?" General Affairs Elder Ye Jiefeng wiped the blood constantly flowing from the corner of his mouth and once again charged toward Yan Zhui without hesitation. If he didn't step up, anyone else would likely have fallen in a single move.

On the south side of Luomu Mountain, after two days of slaughter, both sides had their own victories and defeats. The main conflict was between the two Tier 4 Late Stage experts. As a veteran Martial Ancestor Late Stage powerhouse, Supreme Elder Ye Rongsong did not fear the Tier 4 Late Stage Lion-head Fish in a one-on-one fight and could occasionally support Ye Tuanbang and Alchemy Elder Ye Jiefang to alleviate their pressure.

On the western battlefield of Luomu Mountain, with the assistance of Grand Elder Ye Ronghui's exquisite small tower, a Tier 4 Middle Stage Swallow Fish was severely injured on the first day, greatly dampening the morale of the Yao Beast's offensive.

The second day was even more remarkable; they directly killed the heavily injured Swallow Fish on the spot. However, Grandfather Ye Tuantu's natal divine weapon—the Golden Bowl—was shattered right there, and Grandfather Ye Tuantu was also severely injured.

As for Training Instructor Ye Jiechen, his proud Physical Body cultivation was not worth mentioning in front of Yao Beasts, who were naturally tough-skinned. He was brought back to reality after a few rounds, occasionally landing a finishing blow behind the two big shots, but the damage was not high.

The battlefield on the east side of Luomu Mountain was exceptionally tragic compared to the other three sides. Even Clan Leader Ye Tuanhui and Boss Ye, both Martial Ancestor Late Stage powerhouses, could not suppress the offensive of the old Lion-head Fish. The old Lion-head Fish, relying on its three natal Divine Abilities—Lion Roar, Wind Shadow Legs, and Water Control Wave—ran rampant across the battlefield.

In particular, the speed erupted by the Wind Shadow Legs made many of the Ye Family's Martial Ancestor powerhouses unable to keep up, allowing the old Lion-head Fish to provide support anywhere on this battlefield.

The first day of battle was fine; although there were mistakes and everyone had some minor injuries, the situation changed significantly on the second day.

Ye Xiaoqi, the youngest and weakest member of the Ye Family, who was only a two-star Martial Ancestor secret guard, was killed by the old Lion-head Fish during a gap in the battle.

This caused the eastern defense to become even weaker. If not for the two Martial Ancestor Late Stage powerhouses holding the front, the east side would have already fallen.

"Boss, this won't do. The Formation won't hold up. Later, I will entangle that old Lion-head Fish, and you find an opportunity to kill those small ones for me," Clan Leader Ye Tuanhui said via secret voice transmission, looking at the tottering Clan-Protecting Formation, which had only one layer of protective light shield left.

"Alright, leave those little things to me. I don't believe every Lion-head Fish has comprehended a natal Divine Ability. It's just right to slaughter them to avenge Xiaoqi," Boss Ye responded.

"Old man, take a one-hour break. If you keep going like this, your Mental Energy and Sea of Consciousness won't hold up," Ye Yisong advised.

"It's fine, I can still draw two more." Ever since he learned that a Martial Ancestor of the Family had fallen on the front line, Ye Jiexin's tired eyes could barely stay open, yet he was unwilling to put down the carving knife in his hand.

"Look at how much your hand is shaking. You're still persisting?" Ye Yisong mercilessly exposed Ye Jiexin's lie.

"Old man, why don't I go to the front line to support the Clan Chief?" Ye Yisong had always been unable to suppress the heart that wanted to go to the front line to fight. Which youth wasn't dressed in fresh clothes and riding a swift horse? Yet he was the only one trapped in this tiny space, drawing these boring Talismans. It would be better to go to the front line and blow up a few Yao Beasts with Green Lotuses; that would be gratifying.

"Don't cause trouble. If you run to the front line, won't you make the Clan Chief and the others anxious to death? If some Yao Beast finds an opportunity to... they would never forgive themselves. You absolutely must not go!" Hearing Ye Yisong complain about wanting to go to the front line again, Ye Jiexin immediately put down the Talisman board in his hand and warned him in a stern tone.

"I know, I won't run to the front to cause trouble." Ye Yisong said this on purpose, just to divert Ye Jiexin's attention and let him walk out of his obsession with Talisman Making.

Over the past two days, Ye Yisong's Mental Energy had been exhausted midway, forcing him to rest for several hours, and he hadn't even recovered to thirty percent yet.

Ye Jiexin, however, hadn't closed his eyes for two days and two nights. If this continued, his Mental Energy and Sea of Consciousness would surely collapse.

What difference is there between a Martial Artist and a living dead person if their Sea of Consciousness collapses! Just a living dead person!

Furthermore, at this stage of the battle, it was no longer something that one or two Tier 4 Talismans could change the situation of the battlefield.

"My Lord, two days have already passed. Are you not going to make a move yet?" Magistrate Sun Nanyu cautiously asked a young man who was lying on a rocking chair in the backyard of the county government office, leisurely reading a book.

"It's only been two days. What's the rush? Let them fight for a while longer," the young man said calmly, without even raising his head.

"My Lord, we really can't wait anymore. According to reports from scouts, the previous generation Martial King of the Wei Family has been beaten to death in front of the Wei Family mountain gate. The Ye Family's Old Ancestor also cannot hold on for long; even with his whole body turning into a golden man, he cannot stop the footsteps of that black flood dragon."

"As for the Wang Family, there hasn't been a single piece of news to this day. Your subordinate even doubts whether the Wang Family still exists."

"What do the three great families of Cangjiang Prefecture have to do with me? This official only cares about why the monster-revealing mirror of your Shuinan County suddenly malfunctioned, failing to even identify a Tier 4 Yao Snake."

"My Lord, there is a kid in the Ye Family who was once swallowed by this Yao Snake and survived for half an hour. Later, the Yao Snake was killed by Ye Family Martial Artists. Perhaps the Ye Family knows some circumstances that we haven't discovered."

"Oh, is that so? Why wasn't it written in the official document? To have been swallowed by a Yao Snake and still survive is quite interesting." The young man finally closed the book in his hand, stood up, and flew toward Luomu Mountain. "Fine, this official will go to the Ye Family to meet that kid who survived from the jaws of death."