The figures of the two men constantly collided within the blood mist.
The Butcher, originally a late-stage Profound Grade expert, was boosted to the peak of Profound Grade with the array's enhancement, subtly nearing the Earth Grade realm.
It was due to this that he not only held his ground but, using the blood mist's peculiarity, forced Ye Cangtian to retreat repeatedly.
Damn it! Within the Bloodthirsty Mist Array, it was indeed difficult to kill the Butcher.
Ye Cangtian muttered inwardly. After being suppressed for so long, he finally stopped hiding and directly drew the Dragon Soul Blade.
In the next moment, the situation clearly improved.
In the continuous clashes, the Butcher's speed gradually diminished, and even the blood mist around him became crystal clear, as if it had solidified into ice crystals.
"How is this possible!"
Feeling the changes in himself and the damage to his weapon, the Butcher's eyes widened in disbelief.
He truly hadn't expected the opponent to possess such a formidable weapon.
If the battle continued like this, he would likely meet his demise here.
With this thought, the Butcher's eyes turned bloodshot, and he suddenly surged his aura again, activating his Bloodthirsty cultivation technique.
Hmm?
Sensing the surge in the Butcher's aura, Ye Cangtian glanced over and couldn't help but be stunned.
The Butcher had already lost weight from using the Bloodthirsty Mist Array, and now he had become even skinnier.
He could even be described as skin and bones.
It seemed this so-called inherited technique was similar in nature to the Bloodthirsty Mist Array!
"Ye Cangtian, let's settle this!"
As Ye Cangtian pondered, the Butcher had already raised his weapon high, his entire spiritual energy gathered on it.
This...
In an instant, Ye Cangtian's expression turned grim. He didn't dare to hesitate, his spiritual energy pouring out of his body like a torrent, also gathering on his weapon.
Boom!
In the next moment, their weapons collided, and spiritual energy exploded instantly.
The Butcher's weapon, unable to bear the strain, snapped into two pieces. Because of this, it couldn't block Ye Cangtian's Dragon Soul Blade. The blade cut across his chest, and he was blasted away.
On the other side, Ye Cangtian was also sent flying back several meters by the violent force, a trickle of blood flowing from the corner of his mouth.
"I'm not convinced! If it weren't for the difference in weapons, you wouldn't have beaten me!"
The fallen Butcher glanced at Ye Cangtian, his eyes filled with unwillingness.
Although he was still alive, he was no different from a dead man. Ye Cangtian's strike had severed all his vitality.
"There's no point in saying that. Weapons are also a part of strength!"
"Besides, even if our weapons were the same, you still wouldn't have been able to defeat me!"
Ye Cangtian glanced at the Butcher and said indifferently.
At this moment, he was indeed using his full strength, but not his ultimate trump card.
"Heh, alright. Don't get too happy too soon. Black Wind Sect will surely avenge me. By then, not only you, but even the Hidden Group..."
Hearing Ye Cangtian's words, the Butcher sneered, but before he could finish speaking, his breath ceased.
Phew!
Ye Cangtian breathed a sigh of relief. He hadn't expected the Bloodthirsty Mist Array and the Bloodthirsty cultivation technique to be so terrifying.
They had actually allowed a Profound Realm expert to reach a level comparable to his own.
Fortunately, the internal strife he had instigated earlier had occurred. Otherwise, coupled with those small captains and the bloodthirsty beasts, he might have died on the spot.
"Lord Death God, the battle on that side is nearing its end."
As the blood mist dissipated, Cui Yi appeared before Ye Cangtian and reported.
He had heard Ye Cangtian's shouts earlier and immediately understood Ye Cangtian's intentions, so he hadn't participated in the fight himself, only observing the battle from the surroundings.
Now that the battle was drawing to a close, he immediately came to find Ye Cangtian and happened to see Ye Cangtian emerge from the blood mist.
"Then let's go take a look!"
Ye Cangtian smiled slightly and then left the manor with Cui Yi.
...
In another part of the secret realm, the blood mist dispersed, leaving the ground covered in dismembered limbs.
The small captains of the Butcher Hall were leading their remaining subordinates, delivering the final blows to opponents who still had a breath of life.
A ruthless smile flashed across their faces. The Bloodthirsty Mist Array was indeed powerful. After eliminating all their opponents, their losses were only twenty percent.
It was just that the expenditure of life force was a bit high, and they had all become much thinner. However, it was all worth it.
They had completely cleared out their rivals, and the expended life force could be replenished with heavenly treasures or pills.
Clap! Clap! Clap!
A burst of applause sounded. Everyone stopped their finishing blows in confusion and glanced towards the direction of the sound.
Initially, they wore slight smiles, thinking that the Butcher had arrived and that the applause was their reward.
But they hadn't expected Death God and Cui Yi to appear, which left everyone bewildered.
As subordinates of Cui Fengxi, why were they clapping and wearing such inscrutable smiles after so many of their comrades had been killed?
"There are two more who slipped through the net. Brothers, take them down!"
Upon seeing Ye Cangtian and Cui Yi, Tu Wu's eyes instantly filled with killing intent, and he directly ordered his men to attack.
Since they had already made a move today, they might as well eliminate all of Cui Fengxi's people to avoid future trouble.
Moreover, this matter had been instigated by Death God, who had also played a trick on him, so he naturally wouldn't let the latter off.
"Don't be rash."
"It's not that simple. They are probably the last螳螂捕蝉 (mantis stalking cicada)."
Tu Yi stopped Tu Wu, his expression becoming solemn.
Cui Fengxi's men had always been united, and the opponent hadn't participated in the battle. This immediately made him vigilant!
"Tu Wu, learn from Tu Yi. At least Tu Yi has some brains!"
"What can I say about you? You only know how to fight and kill all day, and yet you're still being used as a pawn by others!"
Ye Cangtian said mockingly.
The greatest threat in the secret realm had now been cleared. Even if he sustained minor injuries, it didn't matter.
After all, the small captains of the Butcher Hall had also been through a battle and had expended a lot of energy. He didn't believe they could use the Bloodthirsty Mist Array continuously.
Moreover, even if they used the Bloodthirsty Mist Array, how long could they last in their current condition?
"Was all of this really your plan?"
Tu Wu's eyes widened. He couldn't believe that after only a day in the secret realm, the opponent could have caused such a massive disturbance?
How could their Black Wind Sect be so vulnerable?
"Isn't that obvious?"
"Tu Liu was killed by Cui Yi at my behest, I also annihilated the bloodthirsty beasts, and you were deliberately led by me to the search area of Cui Si and Cui Wu..."
Ye Cangtian glanced over and calmly revealed everything.
"You! It was all you!"
"I'll take your life!"
Before Ye Cangtian could finish speaking, Tu Wu completely lost control and charged towards Ye Cangtian, his dual axes hacking down fiercely.
He truly couldn't stand being toyed with by the opponent.
Crack!
Ye Cangtian suddenly stepped forward, dodging the axes, and then grabbed Tu Wu by the neck.
Without the enhancement of the Bloodthirsty Mist Array, Tu Wu was like a weak chicken in his hands.
"Alas, why don't you know your place?"
Sighing, Ye Cangtian directly snapped the man's neck and threw Tu Wu aside like a dead dog.