Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Ambushed
In front of Cyan Mountain Ridge, Ye Xingliu stepped forward, wielding two Tier Two Child and Mother Swords, which transformed into two cyan rainbows, and slashed forward.
They headed straight for the faces of two Foundation Establishment Cultivators.
The cyan rainbows flew so fast that even Ye Jingcheng found them dazzling!
However, with two crisp sounds, two black-robed cultivators took out two boomerang-like artifacts!
Rotating even faster in the air, emitting dazzling spiritual light, they blocked both swords!
Another one also produced a Flying Sword Spiritual Artifact, aiming to slash at Ye Xingliu’s chest.
But Ye Xingliu struck it down with a brilliantly dazzling Great Success Golden Sword Technique.
The golden light scattered all over the ground, and the artifact flew back; the duel between these Foundation Establishment Cultivators was extremely fierce, every move meant to kill.
"Ye Xingliu, you are indeed here, but this time, there are two of us. How can you defeat us?"
The two spoke very loudly.
"Just two cowardly rats afraid of being seen!"
Ye Xingliu surged forward again!
Still wielding two Child and Mother Swords, beside Ye Xingliu appeared a Tier One Peak Cyan Ring Snake, though not large, about the size of an ordinary spirit snake, but its body was resplendent with spiritual light and covered with scales, winding around Ye Xingliu.
Whenever the attacks from the two were sharp and tricky, the Cyan Ring Snake could condense into a scale armor ring.
Like a Top-Grade Armor Shield, it blocked deadly attacks.
As Ye Xingliu fought against the two Foundation Establishment Cultivators, Ye Xinghe maneuvered a Blood Patterned Leopard and Red-crowned Snow Eagle to attack the four black-robed men!
Meanwhile, he also brought out several spear spiritual artifacts, each one lightning-fast, difficult to dodge, nearly as potent as Ye Xingliu’s Tier Two Artifacts!
Those few late-stage Qi Cultivation cultivators repeatedly produced Shield Spiritual Artifacts for defense.
Also pulling out multiple attack spiritual artifacts!
The spiritual artifacts of these four were quite varied, with small tower artifacts, golden mace artifacts, and sword and saber spiritual artifacts!
Everyone had two spiritual artifacts, but there were only three upper-grade artifacts in total.
Beside them, Ye Xingyu also dashed out with the same one-person, two-spirit beasts combat style!
The spirit beasts of the Ye Family cooperating and fighting together, at this moment, reaching its peak!
Two people and four beasts against four people, yet they seemingly had the upper hand!
This sight made Ye Jingcheng somewhat excited; meanwhile, beneath him, the Crimson Flame Fox and Jade Ring Rat were already released early on.
However, at this moment, the Jade Ring Rat suddenly began to squeak urgently, and the Crimson Flame Fox’s crimson fur stood on end!
Ye Jingcheng was very familiar with these signs, clearly indicating more enemies.
"To the left!" Ye Jingcheng could easily sense the Jade Ring Rat’s urgency and direction.
Instantly, he telepathically commanded the Crimson Flame Fox!
Three massive fireballs shot out instantly, like cannonballs!
Heading for the hill next to the ridge!
As the three massive fireballs landed, a black-faced cultivator suddenly emerged from the hill!
"Damn brat!" The black-faced cultivator had intended to ambush Ye Xinghe but was discovered by a Qi Cultivation Middle Stage junior!
Though the three massive fireballs didn’t hit him, they made him terribly disheveled!
This wasn’t over; Ye Jingcheng had already activated the Iron Wood Token, sending numerous wooden vines in multiple directions toward the black-faced cultivator!
Ye Jingcheng controlled the direction well, making it impossible for the black-faced cultivator to dodge!
Everywhere was filled with shadows of vines.
He could only wave his sleeve, sending forth several Silver Needle Spiritual Artifacts to cut the vines ahead!
However, as the vines fell, three more fireballs came flying over!
"Damn it! How is it so fast!" The black-faced cultivator cursed, realizing even spirit talismans weren’t as quick, and the continuous three fireballs were much more powerful than ordinary ones.
Cursing aside, his hands didn’t stop.
With a finger technique, a palm-sized shield flew out, transforming into a giant shield over five feet high in a blink.
The fireballs crashed into the giant shield, stirring up fiery waves two to three feet high!
The giant shield seemed deeply dented, the spiritual light visibly diminished.
This made the cultivator even more suspicious and angry.
Repairing this artifact would cost significant spirit stones!
At this moment, Ye Jingcheng also released several spirit talismans and the Cyan Stream Sword, working quickly to gain ground against the opponent’s distraction, awaiting family reinforcements.
Unfortunately, the black-faced youth was quick to retaliate, releasing two spirit talismans to intercept Ye Jingcheng’s attacks.
Especially the defense against Spirit Talismans; the black-faced cultivator was clearly well-versed, ensuring they didn’t explode near.
Intercepted mid-path, they dispersed as spiritual light.
"Whoosh!"
Once again, three fireballs from the Crimson Flame Fox came roaring through the air!
Boom!
The Shield Spiritual Artifact’s light dimmed noticeably.
This also made the black-faced cultivator’s expression darker.
Ordinary techniques he didn’t fear, but these fireballs were indeed unexpected.
At this crucial moment, Ye Jingcheng was relentless, pouring spiritual energy without reservation!
Against a late-stage Qi Cultivation Cultivator; any holding back was not an option!
After doing so, his hand pressed on the Crimson Flame Fox, using treasure light to empower it!
The Crimson Flame Fox’s once dim flame-filled mouth now brimmed with power, charging out as a streak of crimson spiritual light.
Its ferocious claws came into view!
Powered by numerous Body Tempering Pills, the Crimson Flame Fox’s claws were sharper than ordinary artifacts.
They headed straight for the black-faced cultivator hiding behind the shield!
The black-faced cultivator’s face changed, estimating the Crimson Flame Fox couldn’t instantaneously perform the terrifying fireball skill again shortly.
Otherwise, the Crimson Flame Fox wouldn’t approach closely. Now was his chance, for after slaying this red fox, Ye Jingcheng in the distance seemed just a Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer!
He pushed the shield forward, dispersing the flames, and continued toward Ye Jingcheng while raising the shield, facing the Crimson Flame Fox with nine Silver Needles.
But as his Silver Needles shot out, the Crimson Flame Fox retreated swiftly, breathing three massive fireballs again!
Simultaneously, Ye Jingcheng’s Iron Wood Token unleashed several spirit woods in his direction!
Under this continuous control, the black-faced cultivator dodged the fireballs but was entangled by the Iron Wood Vines thoroughly.
The Crimson Flame Fox pounced immediately, clawing at the black-faced cultivator!
Just as the strike was about to land, the black-faced cultivator sneered sinisterly, a spirit talisman and a bell appearing in his hands!
The spirit talisman incinerated instantly, reducing all wood vines to ashes!
The bell flew out, immediately enveloping the Crimson Flame Fox!
A shaking sound resonated!
It was clear the black-faced cultivator feigned weakness to lure this moment.
At that instant, his sinister smile turned sour!
Unnoticed, a spirit talisman exploded on him!
The Ice Freeze Talisman embedded within the Iron Wood Vines remained intact despite the destruction, freezing near him.
The freeze held him from the waist down, preventing escape!
Even as the upper body conjured techniques, he couldn’t sever half!
Ye Jingcheng’s Cyan Stream Sword swiftly descended.
Slicing the black-faced cultivator in two!
This scene fell upon Ye Xingliu and Ye Xinghe.
Both were somewhat startled, as Ye Jingcheng, although he sneak-attacked, had slain a Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer late-stage cultivator, showcasing prowess akin to battle-hardened veterans.
What further surprised them was how Ye Jingcheng discovered the black-faced cultivator and why the Crimson Flame Fox appeared to have reached Tier One Late Stage!
Yet at this moment, Ye Jingcheng noticed his Jade Ring Rat had its giant jade ring ears nearly upright, constantly knocking!
"There are more enemies, and Foundation... rising!" Ye Jingcheng’s hairs stood on end; sensing the Jade Ring Rat’s intense agitation, he quickly withdrew into the Jade Bowl Spiritual Shield!