"Damn it, he's really strong. I'll go all out!"
The relentless attacks were like Mount Tai pressing down, making it difficult for him to parry.
Furthermore, the opponent's aura was escalating, and an even more potent force was bearing down on him.
Even without looking, Ye Cangtian knew that if he didn't block this strike, he would be decapitated.
The next instant.
A giant axe, imbued with destructive energy, descended.
Ye Cangtian gritted his teeth, gripping the dagger tightly with both hands, and strained to resist.
Boom!
With a thunderous explosion, Ye Cangtian's lower body sank into the ground. His face was ashen, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
Although he had blocked the strike and used all his strength to send the opponent flying back, the price was steep.
His dagger, due to the violent impact, was now embedded in his shoulder.
Fortunately, he had managed to dissipate most of the axe's damage with his full effort, thus avoiding bone injury. Otherwise, his entire shoulder would likely have been ruined.
Of course, for Ye Cangtian now, these were minor injuries.
What was truly life-threatening was the internal damage. The shock from that attack had ruptured his internal organs and disrupted his meridians. Without considerable time to recuperate, a full recovery would be difficult.
The next moment.
Ye Cangtian unhesitatingly took out a section of the Undying Root. Knowing that entering the Hidden Group required an assessment, he had prepared this in advance, never expecting it to be used so soon.
The burly man named Sui Tian seemed like a walking corpse. His giant axe now lay on the ground, emitting a dull thud.
Jian Wusheng instantly flashed over. He knew Ye Cangtian had reached his limit to hold on until now, so it was time for him to step in.
However, seeing Ye Cangtian gnawing on something that looked like a root in his hand, Jian Wusheng couldn't help but frown.
Wasn't that an Undying Root? This brat was too wasteful!
The Undying Root was a valuable treasure, even within the Hidden Group. Some used it as a medicinal ingredient, while others brewed it into a tonic.
But seeing Ye Cangtian eat it raw, like a sweet potato, was something Jian Wusheng had never witnessed before.
"Alright, leave the rest to me! If you continue, it will kill you!" Jian Wusheng told Ye Cangtian.
Although the opponent was still in the midst of the assessment, this revival of an ancient powerhouse had exceeded the brat's strength, so he had to intervene personally!
"Senior, please don't rush. While I did need a moment to recover just now, it doesn't mean I've lost my ability to fight."
Ye Cangtian smiled slightly and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect. "May I ask if senior could let me finish this fight?"
"Are you sure?"
"You must understand that the opponent's attack speed and power are far greater than yours. If you find yourself in danger, even I would struggle to save you in time!"
Jian Wusheng knitted his brows. Ye Cangtian's current condition was definitely not suitable for combat.
However, seeing the determined glint in Ye Cangtian's eyes, he momentarily wavered.
"Senior, please rest assured, I still want to try again!"
Ye Cangtian displayed a confident smile and slowly rose from the ground.
"I understand."
Jian Wusheng cast him a deep look, then slowly nodded and stepped aside.
However, he didn't retreat far, clearly intending to render assistance to Ye Cangtian at any moment.
After all, he greatly admired Ye Cangtian and was also his guide, bearing the responsibility of protecting him.
...
Ye Cangtian, holding the skull dagger, walked towards Sui Tian step by step.
He couldn't help but murmur to himself.
"Golden Leaf, I hope you didn't lie to me... This is a gamble!"
He took a deep breath, then his footwork quickened, and he swung the dagger towards Sui Tian.
His movements were devoid of flashiness, smooth and fluid!
Yet, Jian Wusheng, who was watching from the side, couldn't help but frown. Ye Cangtian's speed was significantly slower than before.
"Roar... Die!"
Seeing the flash of black light, Sui Tian, with his expressionless face, now showed anger. He raised his giant axe.
He lifted the axe with both hands, as if to cleave the person before him in two.
And this time, the power of this axe strike was even greater than before!
"Kid, move aside quickly!"
Jian Wusheng was instantly alarmed. He knew Ye Cangtian was already injured, and if this strike hit again, he would be utterly defenseless.
Moreover, the brat's speed wasn't as fast as before, making it impossible to dodge.
As for himself, while he wished to rescue, it was already too late!
This made Jian Wusheng incredibly anxious. While shouting a warning, he wondered if the brat had lost his mind and was intentionally seeking death.
The next moment, Sui Tian brought down his giant axe.
It directly aimed for Ye Cangtian's head!
Jian Wusheng couldn't bear to watch and closed his eyes.
With such an attack, even if Ye Cangtian resisted with all his might, he wouldn't be able to withstand it even slightly, let alone the fact that he didn't see any intention of resistance from Ye Cangtian.
What a shame!
Jian Wusheng shook his head in resignation. He had thought the Hidden Group would recruit a promising talent this time, but unexpectedly, it would falter here.
However, suddenly Jian Wusheng realized something.
He quickly opened his eyes and was immediately stunned.
He saw Ye Cangtian standing before him intact, even though two giant axes were perched on his head.
On the other side, Sui Tian seemed to have exerted all his strength, yet the giant axe in his hands couldn't descend, as if blocked by something.
Jian Wusheng saw that Ye Cangtian was completely unharmed.
Could this be the Golden Bell Shield from the movies?
Jian Wusheng was dumbfounded. With Ye Cangtian's current method, even he himself would have been split in two!
"What secret does this brat hold?"
He muttered to himself, but he also breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but show a hint of a smile.
It was good he wasn't dead. He had truly worried that the brat would be cleaved in half by the axe just now!
Opposite him!
Ye Cangtian looked up at the suspended giant axes above his head and at Sui Tian, who was very close and had a ferocious, angry expression. He couldn't help but raise an eyebrow slightly!
Is this the capability of the Golden Leaf?
It had actually withstood the full-force strike of an Earth-tier powerhouse!
He exhaled lightly. While he appeared calm and collected just now, his heart was actually terrified!
A slight smile played on Ye Cangtian's lips. Looking at the furious Sui Tian, he chuckled and kicked Sui Tian.
With a loud bang.
Sui Tian was kicked to the ground.
However, the next moment, he picked up the giant axe again and continued to attack Ye Cangtian.
Clearly, just like last time, as the giant axe descended, it once again hovered in mid-air, as if blocked by something!
Ye Cangtian chuckled. Looking at the enraged Sui Tian, he said with a smile, "An Earth-tier powerhouse is nothing more than this!"
Not far away, Jian Wusheng couldn't help but roll his eyes upon hearing Ye Cangtian's words.
This brat certainly had a big mouth! You haven't even reached Earth-tier yourself, yet you dare to say things like 'An Earth-tier powerhouse is nothing more than this'?
At this moment, Ye Cangtian, holding the skull dagger, looked at Sui Tian opposite him with a complex expression.
"An ancient powerhouse, it's a pity he has become a walking corpse!"
Just as Jian Wusheng had said earlier, this Sui Tian had died countless years ago. It was only because his corpse had developed sentience that it had the possibility of revival.
In other words, apart from his body being that of an ancient powerhouse, this person was merely a walking corpse.
"Pfft!"
With this thought, Ye Cangtian thrust the dagger forward, directly piercing Sui Tian's body.