150: Chapter 150 On true combat strength, they are far from being their match!

"My dear daughter, step back. This man should be dealt with by your father."

Lei Mengsha saw Li Hanyi rushing forward and immediately shouted for her to stop.

Before he could finish, Ye Dingzhi spoke first: "Lei Mengsha, Xiao Ruofeng, you cannot stop me."

Leave now, and I will not pursue the matter."

Before Li Hanyi could reply, Xiao Ruofeng responded in a deep voice: "Brother Ye, your eastern expedition has left fields of blood. There is no need for words; let us fight."

"You should understand my purpose."

Ye Dingzhi's eyes flickered, a rare moment of clarity flashing through them.

Xiao Ruofeng and Lei Mengsha exchanged a glance, their expressions complex, but mostly heavy with gravity.

The pressure exuded by the man before them was truly too heavy.

"No need for more words, watch my sword!"

Li Hanyi gave a soft cry and leaped into the air.

The hanguang sword pierced through the air, pointing directly at Ye Dingzhi's throat.

Her figure was like an illusion, reaching him in an instant.

Ye Dingzhi's expression changed slightly as he manifested a sword from Devilish Qi and blocked in haste.

Although Li Hanyi had only recently made a Breakthrough, her Concept was harmonious. Having just entered the Carefree Heaven Realm, her combat power was already no less than that of a Great Carefree expert.

Furthermore, she practiced the Movement Character Secret, granting her incredible speed.

Ye Dingzhi was nearly grazed by the blade.

Missing her strike, Li Hanyi's figure shifted, instantly manifesting layers of afterimages.

Sword light filled the sky like falling raindrops, forcing Ye Dingzhi to temporarily retreat.

"Senior Sister, I'll help you!"

Just as Ye Dingzhi was focusing on dealing with the Sword Intent attacking from all directions, a clear shout cut through the battlefield.

"Prairie Fire Hundred Strikes!"

Sikong Qianluo charged forward with her spear, her continuous strikes forcing Xiao Ruofeng out of the combat circle.

Were these young people too daring?

But that was the Demonic Cult Leader, a top-tier figure only a step away from the Divine Roaming Realm. How could they rush to confront him head-on like this?

Before they could react, two slender figures silently appeared on either side of Ye Dingzhi.

A scimitar glowing with a faint blue cold light and a short sword exuding an ancient aura stabbed towards the vitals under his ribs, the timing precise to the extreme.

Ye Dingzhi's expression changed slightly, and he had to take a step back, barely avoiding the combined strike of the Su Sisters.

"Sword Formation—Arise!"

Mu Liangyue stepped forward as twelve small emerald swords soared through the air, trailing gold thread-like Sword Qi. They sealed off all his exits, forcing him back into the encirclement.

In the blink of an eye, the young women had surrounded Ye Dingzhi.

This scene immediately drew the attention of many experts on the battlefield.

The coordination between them just now was seamless. Had it been a slightly weaker Half-Step Divine Roaming Realm Martial Artist, they would likely have perished on the spot.

Tyrant kept a close eye on Ye Dingzhi's situation while struggling with the Former Head of the Five Grand Eunuchs.

After all, there was an extremely troublesome figure in the opposing camp. If that person were to act, the first target would surely be Ye Dingzhi.

The moment that person made a move, he would withdraw immediately.

And now he also saw the identities of these young women clearly, sensing that their strength was much greater than the day before.

Now, all the pressure was on Ye Dingzhi.

He couldn't touch these girls recklessly. If even one were injured, the person behind the scenes would certainly not let it slide.

The Former Head of the Five Grand Eunuchs also sensed Tyrant's offensive slowing down and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Under the opponent's Three-Point Return to Origin Qi and Three-Point Divine Finger, he had already been struggling.

Since the opponent was willing to put on this show, he naturally cooperated.

Thus, the two appeared to be fighting intensely, but in reality, they had quietly withdrawn their strength, merely going through the motions.

The State Preceptor stood in the distance, his white clothes stained with dust and a section of his horsetail whisk broken.

Looking at Ye Dingzhi, who was besieged by everyone, a hint of worry appeared between his brows.

Ye Dingzhi had already entered the Demonic Path. If he lost his restraint and truly injured or even killed someone, not only would the entire Demonic Cult face a catastrophe, but their side would also likely be unable to remain uninvolved.

Su Muyu held a long sword and moved freely among the Demonic Cult experts, his Eighteen Sword Formation sharp and peerless.

The Su Sisters and Mu Liangyue were originally his subordinates.

Later, because the Dark River learned of Su Rui's matter, the connection between the three women and the organization was severed.

...

He knew their past strength all too well.

How many days had it been? Yesterday, he had been repelled by Ye Dingzhi in a single move, yet today, these young women could force Ye Dingzhi to retreat repeatedly, leaving him only able to defend passively.

Could it be that their cultivation had already surpassed his own?

Even with a Heart-Nature as steady as Su Muyu's, he couldn't help but feel shaken.

The sword techniques in his hand became increasingly fierce, and in the blink of an eye, several Demonic Cult experts had their throats slashed or chests pierced.

Invincible East and the Patriarch of the Dark River were at a stalemate, neither able to overcome the other.

According to last night's plan, she was supposed to pin down a powerhouse of the same level so that Ye Dingzhi could go all out and achieve the greatest results.

But now, that great figure was actually being besieged by several young women until he was breathless.

Just then, a figure wove through the battlefield—wearing a bronze mask with disheveled black hair, moving at extreme speed, lunging straight toward where Li Hanyi and the others were.

The hearts of the Northern Li experts suddenly tightened.

Judging by this movement technique alone, it was clear this person was no ordinary individual.

However, in the next instant, a pure white long sword, looking as if it were carved from fine jade, swept across and steadily blocked the person's path.

It was Shi Feixuan.

She knew there was a vast gap between her and the opponent, yet she still refused to retreat even half a step.

"Would such a talented young lady be willing to join my Azure Dragon Society?" Young Master Yu looked at her, a hint of playfulness flashing in his eyes.

Shi Feixuan said nothing, only holding her long sword across her chest, facing him coldly.

Young Master Yu chuckled, his figure suddenly dissipating like a thin mist, and when he appeared again, he had already circled behind her.

He actually slipped past her?

"Stop! No passage ahead!"

A clear shout rang out as a ribbon, looking as if woven from morning clouds, fluttered through the air, blocking the newcomer's path.

Young Master Yu drew the long sword wrapped in yellow satin. With a flick of the blade, a cold light like lightning struck toward the cloud-light ribbon in the air.

The sharp Sword Intent tore through the air, causing everyone watching to feel a jolt in their hearts.

This person actually had such cultivation?

However, something even more shocking was yet to come.

This sword strike of his concentrated full power, with a chilling Sword Qi, yet it failed to cut the ribbon upon impact.

Only the sound of fabric rubbing against the blade could be heard, piercing and sluggish.

But the ribbon was actually completely unscathed.

Even Young Master Yu couldn't help but be stunned.

In an instant, a long sword as warm as jade attacked from behind.

He spun around to block, his sleeves fluttering as he barely avoided it.

His gaze fell upon the suspended ribbon before him, his expression changing slightly—it was as thin as a cicada's wing, yet like a wall of bronze and iron.

Yin Luoxia stood upon it, her figure light as she looked down at Young Master Yu below.

"Even protective gear woven from ordinary Heaven And Earth Treasures couldn't withstand my Longevity Sword."

"Today has truly been an eye-opener." Young Master Yu's tone was complex.

"The battle ahead has nothing to do with you."

"If you want to fight, I will accompany you."

Yin Luoxia's expression was solemn: "Me as well."

She had not yet fully mastered her newly realized Sword Intent; her old realm was broken, but the new one was not yet complete.

But now that she had stepped into the Carefree Heaven Realm, with Yin Luoxia's support, it was not impossible to stop him for a moment.

Young Master Yu whispered: "Forget it, it's heaven's will."

He actually turned and left.

At the same time, Li Hanyi and the others had already engaged in combat with Ye Dingzhi.

In terms of real combat power, they were far from his match.

But that 'Movement Character Secret' was not of this mortal world. It was extremely mysterious, allowing the young women to pose a great threat to Ye Dingzhi.

He had to concentrate fully, not daring to relax even slightly.

Otherwise, once a divine weapon got close, even with True Qi protecting his body, he would not escape being heavily wounded.

Frost suddenly rose, and the temperature within a hundred zhang plummeted.

A thick layer of ice crystals condensed on the ground.

The Sacred Heart Art was not only unaffected by this extreme cold, but its power actually doubled.

Deep within the clouds high in the distance, a hidden figure widened his eyes, his face full of shock and suspicion.

"Sacred Heart Art? How could this Cultivation Technique appear here?"

As the creator of the technique, Di Shitian naturally knew it very well.

What he had passed down were all incomplete versions.

Yet now, Li Hanyi and the others were actually performing all of the Four Sacred Heart Tribulations.

To counter Ye Dingzhi, they held nothing back and went all out.

But Di Shitian was certain that he had never passed the complete Four Tribulations to anyone.

"Could it be... I remembered incorrectly?"

The technique was undoubtedly it; the problem must lie elsewhere.

After all, he had lived for thousands of years, and the Sacred Heart Art had been created over a millennium ago.

Whether he had unintentionally taught it to others during that time was now even a blur to himself.

And Ye Dingzhi, who was in the midst of the siege, was equally filled with doubt.

He was no mediocre hand; he had already fought with Di Shitian when they first met.

His impression of the Sacred Heart Art was extremely deep.

Seeing the young women use a technique from the same source now, suspicion immediately arose in his heart.

In his moves, there was now a bit more hesitation.

"Rotating Light!"

With a clear shout, a sword wheel condensed from Internal Energy appeared out of thin air, spinning rapidly and heading straight for Ye Dingzhi's throat.

He blocked it head-on with his demonic sword's inner strength, but unexpectedly, the cutting force actually shattered the demonic sword.

The remaining force did not dissipate, and the sword wheel continued to approach.

Ye Dingzhi's face changed drastically, and the true essence within his body erupted suddenly.

A violent blast of Qi swept in all directions, forcing Li Hanyi and the other five to retreat repeatedly.

Even the sword wheel she had launched was shaken apart.

But after repelling everyone, Ye Dingzhi's figure swayed, and a trace of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

That was the internal injury left by Zhao Guyan.

Previously, he had been suppressing it with his Demonic Technique, only able to exert seventy percent of his power when acting.

Now, in his desperation to fight for his life, the Seal loosened, and the old injury backfired.

The hearts of the surrounding observers all shuddered.

"He's injured?"

The State Preceptor's expression changed slightly. At first, he thought he had been injured by Li Hanyi and the others.

On second thought, he felt it was impossible.

At this moment, he finally understood: Ye Dingzhi had indeed reached the Divine Roaming Profound Realm.

When facing him earlier, he had been suppressing his internal injuries all along.

The Demonic Cult side was filled with worry.

They had seen that sway just now very clearly.

If Ye Dingzhi fell, they would likely even have their path of retreat cut off.

At this thought, the Demonic Cult experts immediately abandoned their opponents and flashed over, rushing toward this side.

Li Hanyi and the other four approached again, their offensive like a rising tide.

The main attack was handled by Li Hanyi and Sikong Qianluo, while Mu Liangyue and the other two roamed the flanks, ready to provide support at any moment.