Chapter 45 Night Ambush

Xuantian Academy.

The pure moonlight spilled down, illuminating Ye Chen as if merging with the starlight on his body.

Suddenly, Ye Chen opened his eyes from cultivation, a hint of coldness curling at the corners of his mouth.

"Come out."

In the silent air, there was no disturbance, but a cold wind began to howl.

Wu Qingxue walked out of the hall and came to Ye Chen's side, gazing ahead.

There, dozens of figures quietly appeared, led by Liu Feng and Liu Yun, both staring at Ye Chen.

This person was actually so sensitive. They had approached without leaving any traces, yet he still detected them beforehand.

"People sent by Liu Qianzhong?" Ye Chen ignored the people in front of him, his voice carrying a hint of coldness.

Liu Qianzhong, is he intent on straying further from the promise he made to me?

"You don't need to know. You just need to know that today, you will die. Where is your father? Call him out so you can leave together," Liu Feng said coldly, his words filled with killing intent.

Ye Chen's pupils contracted slightly, his gaze flickering with coldness.

Leave?

In the Canglan Continent, who dares to make him leave? Who can make him leave?

At least, these ants in front of him couldn't.

"Since you're here, why hide? Come out." Ye Chen's voice was gentle, causing Liu Feng and the others to pause. Their people were all here, was there someone else?

As Ye Chen spoke, ripples suddenly stirred in the night, and a figure appeared ghost-like.

"Old Blade." Liu Feng and the others' expressions changed slightly. The master actually sent Old Blade!

With Old Blade's appearance, even Wu Qingxue's expression became serious. This person's aura was not weak; he seemed to pose some challenge to her.

Only Ye Chen remained calm, saying, "Now, it's time for you to tell me who you are."

"You are not qualified to know my name," Old Blade's voice was icy, emanating a chilling aura. "Surrender and I'll give you a quick death. Otherwise, you will wish you were dead."

"Surrender?"

Ye Chen chuckled, finding Old Blade's ignorance amusing. He shook his head and replied, "I'll return your words to you verbatim."

Old Blade's eyes suddenly flashed with a terrifying cold light, as if a chilling intent burst forth from his eyes, pressing down on Ye Chen.

"Clang!"

Wu Qingxue leaped out, her long sword ringing out as sword qi flowed, confronting Old Blade.

"You're quite good. If you stay out of this, I can guarantee you a life of glory and wealth," Old Blade looked at Wu Qingxue. He knew that the Crown Prince wanted to recruit her, so he was willing to give her a chance.

However, Wu Qingxue just sneered.

The daughter of the Chief Hall Master of the Pill Refining Hall, in need of a life of glory and wealth from him?

Could he afford it?

"Under my sword, those without a name shall perish. Who are you?" Wu Qingxue's voice was cold.

"They are men sent by the Crown Prince, Liu Jianghong."

At this moment, a voice rang out, accompanied by hurried footsteps. Dozens of figures rushed over, led by a middle-aged man. Beside him, Ye Chen recognized a familiar face.

Ouyang Qingyun, it seems, they were from the Ouyang family.

"Ouyang Zhen, what do you mean by this?" Liu Feng confronted Ouyang Qingyun as he arrived, asking directly.

"The disciples of the Ouyang family violated the family rules. I came to hold them accountable. I didn't expect to meet you here. I want to ask, what is your intention? Do you want to cause trouble in the academy and disrupt its rules?" Ouyang Qingyun's expression was solemn.

His words were not believed by anyone. Did the disciples of the Ouyang family violate the family rules, requiring the family head to come with so many people to hold them accountable?

Obviously, the Ouyang family came prepared, intending to target someone.

"Ouyang Zhen, this matter has nothing to do with you. I advise you not to interfere," Old Blade spoke up, his True Martial Eighth Realm aura suddenly bursting out, overwhelming and sharp.

"What if I say no?" Ouyang Qingyun stared at Old Blade, his expression serious. He knew he was not Old Blade's opponent, but his attitude remained resolute.

"It's not up to you," Old Blade responded coldly, showing no mercy even to the head of the Ouyang family, the Grand Marshal of the Left Army.

Ye Chen watched the scene quietly.

The people who came to kill them were sent by the Crown Prince.

The Ouyang family came to back them up.

This was interesting.

"You block the people from the Ouyang family, leave this to me," Old Blade said to Liu Feng and the others, and in an instant, Liu Feng and the others went to intercept Ouyang Qingyun and the others.

Ouyang Qingyun, at the pinnacle of the True Martial Seventh Realm, was difficult for Liu Feng and the others to suppress, but with a brief distraction, they could manage.

And with Old Blade taking action, Ye Chen and the others had no way out.

"I'll give you one more chance. Withdraw now, and I may spare your life," Old Blade's icy gaze locked onto Wu Qingxue.

He could give Wu Qingxue a chance to live, but if she didn't cooperate, he wouldn't show mercy.

"Seems like today, my sword will claim one more nameless soul," Wu Qingxue said coldly.

"Hmph!"

Old Blade snorted heavily, saying, "Don't think that the appearance of the Ouyang family can save you from death."

"Do I, Ye Chen, need someone to shelter me?" Ye Chen sneered, then turned to Wu Qingxue and said, "Kill him."

"Yes, Young Master." Wu Qingxue nodded.

Old Blade's pupils contracted sharply. He came to kill, yet the other party threatened to kill him?

"You're seeking death!"

Old Blade's voice was chilling, filled with strong killing intent. In his hand, a long blade suddenly appeared, its cold light swirling, sharp and dominating.

Wu Qingxue gripped her sword tightly, gathering her spiritual energy, which flowed into the blade. Terrifying sword intent emanated from the air.

"Since entering the True Martial Realm, I've only drawn my blade thirteen times, and I've never missed. You will be the fourteenth," Old Blade said proudly, then his figure shot out, his blade exuding a chilling aura that seemed capable of devouring all life, cutting through space, and aiming straight for Wu Qingxue's face.

"Fight!" Seeing Old Blade make his move, Ouyang Zhen roared out, wanting to protect Ye Chen. However, Liu Feng and Liu Yun were faster, teaming up to restrain him.

The other martial artists clashed together, but none could approach the battlefield where Old Blade and the others fought.

However, did Wu Qingxue need Ouyang

 Zhen's protection?

Although her alchemy strength was stronger than her martial arts, her martial arts had reached the peak of the True Martial Realm. Not to mention Old Blade, even Liu Qianzhong would not be her match.

"Kill!" Sword light flickered like lightning in the dark night, directly stabbing at the opponent's blade.

"Clang!"

A piercing sound rang out instantly as the sword light and blade shadow flashed, a terrifying sharp intent spreading in all directions, cutting through space.

Old Blade's feet trembled, feeling a terrifying shockwave spreading along his blade, shaking his internal organs, as if they were about to shatter.

"You're not at the True Martial Seventh Realm, you're at the True Martial Peak!" Old Blade exclaimed in shock.

Liu Jianghong told him that this woman should be at the True Martial Seventh Realm peak, or at the True Martial Eighth Realm, and her strength should not be taken lightly.

However, with just one clash, this woman turned out to be at the True Martial Peak. How could he not be astonished!