Terrifying Strength, Killing Strong Enemies

The voice resounded through the sky as Elder Ziji, consumed by anger, swiftly headed towards the Ye family.

Another guardian nearby, seeing this, also brought Yang Feng along in their direction.

However, Ye Daocang had already made his move and had no intention of paying attention to anyone else's words.

With a sword strike slicing through the air, the terrifying power of the Azure Lotus Sword Art, a Heavenly-level martial skill, engulfed the entire scene.

A series of overwhelming and awe-inspiring killing moves surged forth, filling the sky with the sword's imposing force that spread across half of the heavens.

Upon witnessing this, the sect guardian's expression changed dramatically. In that moment, let alone shouting, he found himself incapable of even making a move.

Only now did he realize how terrifying Ye Daocang truly was, so much so that it sent chills down his spine.

Facing this sword strike, his eyes widened with fear, and he shouted in terror, "No!"

A pitiful scream echoed, and in the next moment, the terrifying azure lotus sword light obliterated him completely.

Then, in full view of thousands, a lifeless body plummeted from the sky.

Just like that, a powerful guardian of the fifth level of the Grandmaster Realm was slain by a single sword strike from Ye Daocang!

At this moment, the Ye family was filled with excitement, their morale soaring.

Ye Daocang, with an aura that pierced the stars, unleashed a terrifying and boundless presence into the sky, causing everyone to tremble with fear.

At the same time, high above the Ye family grounds, Elder Ziji's figure appeared, and the overwhelming pressure of a ninth-level Grandmaster erupted, intending to suppress the entire scene.

Seeing the fallen guardian who had been killed on the spot, his heart was filled with both shock and rage.

He never imagined that a guardian of the Purple Forest Sect would meet his end in this unremarkable small county.

Even though the Purple Forest Sect was large and powerful, such a loss was still painful.

At this moment, his fury knew no bounds as he unleashed his terrifying presence, rushing directly toward Ye Daocang.

"You insolent fool! This Elder commanded you to stop—are you deaf?"

His thunderous voice caused the very winds and clouds to shift, and many around paled with fear.

Having just killed a Grandmaster-level guardian of the fifth rank, now another, even stronger foe, a ninth-level Grandmaster, had arrived!

Ye Daocang stepped forward, directly confronting Elder Ziji with a cold, mocking smile on his lips.

"You? What makes you think you can make me stop?"

Hiss!

As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd around them couldn't help but gasp.

The fame of Elder Ziji was well-known throughout the countless towns surrounding Donglai Prefecture.

But no one expected that Ye Daocang, head of the Ye family, would dare speak to him in such a manner.

Elder Ziji was momentarily stunned. In his decades of dominance over Donglai Prefecture, this was the first time anyone had dared speak to him like this.

But his initial shock quickly turned into raging fury.

"Good! Very good! I never expected that after so many years of not making a move, the people of Donglai Prefecture would forget this Elder's name. And now, a mere seventh-level Grandmaster dares to challenge me!"

With that, he wasted no more words, taking a step forward as his aura exploded without reservation. He launched a powerful punch.

"Insolent ant! Kneel before me!"

Boom!

True essence surged from his body, forming into a massive fist that descended upon Ye Daocang.

This strike far surpassed the power of the previous guardian by dozens of times.

The might of a ninth-level Grandmaster was truly terrifying!

For a moment, everyone began to worry for Ye Daocang.

Yet, from beginning to end, Ye Daocang's expression remained unchanged.

With the Azure Cloud Sword in hand, he unleashed a sword strike that resounded through the heavens.

Clang!

The sword's intent filled the sky, and everyone bowed their heads!

As the sword left its sheath, it directly shattered Elder Ziji's fist and obliterated it on the spot!

Elder Ziji's face changed instantly, a look of disbelief flashing in his eyes.

He hadn't expected his proud killing move to be so easily destroyed by a mere seventh-level Grandmaster!

After breaking through his opponent's move with a single strike, Ye Daocang's expression remained unchanged.

"Since you've come, it's only polite to return the favor. Now, take one of my sword strikes! Azure Lotus in Bloom!"

Whoosh!

Clang!

The sword soared into the air, and a blooming azure lotus appeared. Countless sword energies erupted as the lotus opened, and at that instant, a powerful sword aura, enveloped in infinite sword intent, shot straight toward Elder Ziji!

Elder Ziji's eyes filled with horror, a flash of panic evident in his gaze.

In the face of this life-threatening danger, he gave everything he had and struck with full force!

"Heaven-Shaking Strike, break it!"

Wearing a pair of gauntlets, he unleashed a punch with all his might, sending a powerful blast far exceeding his previous attacks towards Ye Daocang.

Sword and fist collided directly.

Boom!

The surroundings shook, and in the next moment, a figure was sent flying, spitting blood in mid-air!

Everyone turned their eyes to see, and they were immediately stunned.

The one who was injured was none other than Elder Ziji!

The crowd was shocked beyond words.

Falling to the ground, he spat out another mouthful of blood.

At that moment, everyone noticed a terrifying sword wound on Elder Ziji's chest, with blood gushing out uncontrollably.

All eyes then turned to Ye Daocang, standing tall with his sword in hand, and the crowd was left speechless, overwhelmed by shock.

In a secluded corner, Ye Chen observed Ye Daocang's Azure Lotus Sword Art, feeling a flood of insights welling up within him.

Since being enlightened by Ye Daocang, as a legendary genius, Ye Chen had reached the fourth level of the Post-Natal Realm within just twenty days, with combat power approaching that of someone at the eighth level or higher.

Now, seeing Ye Daocang's Azure Lotus in Bloom, he felt that his understanding of swordsmanship had deepened further.

"What was that strange sword technique? Could it be the legendary...?"

For a moment, he closed his eyes, starting to digest the insights from Ye Daocang's strike.

However, at this moment, no one was paying attention to him, as all eyes remained focused on Ye Daocang.

Ye Daocang's expression remained unchanged as he walked forward with his sword, his middle-aged, authoritative gaze landing on Elder Ziji.

"Now tell me, between us, who is the real ant? Hmm?"

Ye Daocang echoed Elder Ziji's earlier words.

At this point, Elder Ziji did not respond. Clutching his chest, feeling the severity of his wounds, he looked at Ye Daocang with terror.

"You... you've comprehended sword intent... how is that possible?"

No one understood better than he did what comprehending intent truly meant!

Hiss!

As these words were spoken, the crowd was again thrown into a state of shock, their eyes locked onto Ye Daocang in disbelief.

Sword intent! That was something straight out of legend!

Furthermore, very few on the entire Vast Continent could comprehend such intent in the Grandmaster Realm. Yet, Ye Daocang had done it.

"What? The head of the Ye family actually comprehended sword intent? How is that possible?"

"How did he manage that?"

"This Ye family head has been hiding his power all along! He must have reached the Grandmaster Realm years ago, otherwise there's no way to explain how he broke through to the seventh level of the Grandmaster Realm in just two months!"

"No wonder he could defeat Elder Ziji, a ninth-level Grandmaster. It turns out he has the power of sword intent on his side!"

"With sword intent as a boost, unless someone of equal level also comprehends intent, no one can stand against him!"

"The Purple Forest Sect has really kicked the iron wall this time!"

The crowd couldn't stop their discussions, their eyes filled with awe as they looked at Ye Daocang.

Seeing the figure in white standing with his sword, a hint of admiration flickered in everyone's eyes.

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