"Are you done yet!"
"Do you take me for an idiot!"
Just then, a roar was heard. The Peak Master on the other side was almost driven mad.
The battle wasn't over, yet Yin Long was already discussing post-battle matters with the opponent as if he were the victor. This was simply unacceptable to him.
Hearing the Peak Master's roar, Xue Qi's body trembled.
Then, she slowly said, "Brother Yin Long, he taught me my cultivation and raised me. If possible, I hope you can spare his life!"
"It's too late."
Ye Cangtian glanced at Xue Qi and slowly shook his head.
"Late?"
"Yin Long, what do you mean? I can still fight. Do you think you've won?"
Hearing Yin Long's words, the Peak Master roared again.
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian glanced over and said indifferently, "Your life force has already been severed by me. Cherish your remaining time!"
"Nonsense!"
The Peak Master roared, picked up Bai Mang again, and instantly swung his sword.
However, at this moment, blood spurted from his body. The Peak Master was startled and looked down.
He saw that his clothes, which were intact moments ago, now had a long tear. A gaping wound was visible within the tear!
Only now did the Peak Master feel a sharp pain.
But it was too late. His upper body slowly slid diagonally downwards, eventually separating completely from his lower body, his life force draining away frantically.
"No, no!"
"How can I lose! I can't die..."
The Peak Master shouted madly, but he could not stop the loss of his life force. Finally, he closed his eyes with unwillingness.
Seeing this scene, Xue Qi and Bing Yao shed silent tears.
No matter what, this was their master. Seeing him end up like this brought immense sadness to their hearts.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian handed them some tissues and slowly said, "The Peak Master is dead. If you wish to leave, Xue Feng might fall into the hands of other disciples. Are you willing?"
"I have no regrets!"
Xue Qi slowly shook her head. For her, since she was no longer a disciple of Xue Feng, she would start anew and forget everything that had happened.
As such, all matters related to Xue Feng no longer concerned her.
On the other side, Bing Yao also shook her head and said, "I'll follow Senior Sister. I've grown tired of everything in Xue Feng!"
Hearing the girls' words, Ye Cangtian slowly nodded and said, "Then come with me. The path down the mountain is not smooth."
The two girls exchanged glances, then nodded firmly.
As they walked out of the main hall, they saw guards filling the area outside. Ye Cangtian's powerful aura instantly radiated outwards.
"The Peak Master has been slain by me. Anyone who wishes to avenge him, come forward!"
"However, I'll kindly remind you that if you make a move, be prepared to die!"
The icy voice echoed, and the guards' faces were filled with indignation.
Not only had the opponent killed their Peak Master, but he was also acting so arrogantly. It was truly unbearable!
The next moment, a guard captain stepped forward. He said in a low voice, "Yin Long, you killed my Peak Master. The entire Xue Feng holds a deep hatred for you!"
"All guards, obey my order! Annihilate Yin Long and avenge the Peak Master!"
"Kill!"
With a single command, all the guards, united in their hatred, drew their weapons and charged towards Ye Cangtian.
"Hmph!"
Ye Cangtian let out a cold snort, his eyes filled with killing intent. "I gave you a chance. Since you wish to die, don't blame me!"
As he spoke, Ye Cangtian continuously unleashed powerful energy blades with his palms. In an instant, rows of bloody blossoms unfurled.
Although Xue Feng had many guards, their cultivation levels were very low. Hardly anyone could withstand Ye Cangtian's simplest energy blades.
"Does Xue Feng truly wish to be razed to the ground?"
Just as a wave of attacks was forcefully repelled by Ye Cangtian, Ye Zheng Hao's angry voice rang out.
He looked at the leading captain and said coldly, "I am the future head of the Blazing Fire Academy, and he is the current lord of the Imperial Dragon Manor. If you do not retreat now, our two great forces will surely flatten Xue Feng!"
According to Ye Zheng Hao's temperament, if the opponent dared to make a move, he would have directly punched them back.
But there was no alternative. Xue Qi and Bing Yao had been tugging at his sleeves, looking at him for help.
After all, the two girls hailed from Xue Feng and did not wish to see the disciples of Xue Feng shed blood.
It was precisely because he saw the pained and pleading expressions of the two girls that Ye Zheng Hao's heart softened.
He voluntarily revealed his identity, hoping to intimidate the Xue Feng guards.
"Damn it, stop boasting about your identities! Today, even if the King of Heaven himself came, he wouldn't be able to leave Xue Feng!"
"If Xue Feng can kill you, it would be a huge profit. Why should we fear death!"
The captain looked coldly at Ye Zheng Hao. He felt no fear in his heart; instead, a hint of madness appeared in his eyes.
In his opinion, his own life was worthless compared to the opponents. What was there to fear in death!
"Heh heh, if it were a different place, and you were so valiant, I might have admired you!"
Ye Cangtian looked at the captain and continued, "But here, you must die! Moreover, this is not bravery, but leading the entire Xue Feng to its destruction!"
Ye Cangtian was not a bloodthirsty person. Therefore, he had to eliminate all seeds of enmity at this moment.
This would not only reduce resistance but also prevent future retaliation.
As he spoke, Ye Cangtian swung another energy blade with his palm.
The captain let out a cold snort and fiercely chopped down with his sword, instantly shattering Ye Cangtian's energy blade.
"Heh heh, is this a Heavenly Tier expert? Nothing special..."
*Crack!*
Just as the captain felt fortunate for blocking the attack, everyone gasped. A figure, like a ghost, passed by them.
Immediately after, a large hand firmly grasped the captain's neck.
"A Heavenly Tier expert is indeed nothing special, but before a Heavenly Tier expert, you are like an ant!"
"Rest in peace!"
Saying this, Ye Cangtian did not hold back at all. With a slight exertion of force, he directly snapped the captain's neck.
Seeing the captain fall to the ground, his face still etched with unwillingness, the guards at close range were all stunned.
To be a captain, one's cultivation level had to be at least Quasi-Heavenly Tier.
Yet, such a cultivation was so easily eliminated by Yin Long. If it were them, they would have died even faster.
For a moment, all the guards felt their hearts turn cold, and they were also somewhat at a loss.
There was only one captain on the scene. Even he had died. They didn't know if they should continue their attack.
After all, was continuing the attack still meaningful?
Seeing that all the guards showed fearful expressions, Ye Cangtian paid them no further attention and slowly walked towards the hall entrance.
Wherever he passed, all the guards made way.
"Second Senior Brother has emerged from seclusion!"
Just then, from the periphery of the guards, shouts arose, and the guards began to stir.
A short while later, a middle-aged man with an imposing demeanor slowly arrived.
This person was the Peak Master's second disciple, Hou Qing, who had been in seclusion.
When the Peak Master had previously ordered all personnel to prepare for battle, someone had specifically sent him a message, allowing him to arrive in time.
"What, you also intend to block me?"
Ye Cangtian scanned Hou Qing, his eyes showing a hint of disdain.
From the opponent's aura, he had already detected Hou Qing's cultivation. Although it was slightly higher than that of the third disciple Zong Luan and Xue Qi, it was only at the Sixth Heavenly Layer.
With such strength, let alone blocking him, he couldn't even block Ye Zheng Hao.
Upon hearing this, Hou Qing looked at Ye Cangtian and hesitated for a long time before finally slowly shaking his head.
"On the way, I have already learned of everything that has transpired."
"It is said that Master was unjust and unrighteous first, and you killed him, so he brought it upon himself!"
"Therefore, I have no need to risk the entire Xue Feng for such a Master..."
Hou Qing spoke his thoughts frankly and openly.
Of course, the most crucial aspect for him was Xue Feng.
Now that the Peak Master was dead and Xue Qi, his most beloved disciple, had been expelled from the sect, the most likely candidates to ascend to the position of Peak Master were him and the senior disciple.
If Xue Feng were to be annihilated for forcefully killing Yin Long, what would be the point even if he became the Peak Master?
Therefore, the best course of action now was to endure.
Letting the opponent leave and securing the position of Peak Master was the top priority. As for revenge, if the conditions allowed in the future, he would naturally take action.