Killing Intent

Two hoarse screams rang out simultaneously. Under the onslaught of their martial techniques, both Yin Xu and Long Ao Tian staggered back half a step, spurting blood.

Neither of them had held back in this clash, resulting in no clear advantage for either side.

At this moment, a dark shadow flashed between them, launching a punch and a kick at each of them simultaneously.

"Puff—"

In their weakened state, Yin Xu and Long Ao Tian were unable to dodge in time. The punch and kick landed squarely on their chests. Although both were Fighters with a certain degree of protection from their fighting spirit, their energy was mostly depleted, leaving them unable to block even these ordinary blows. Both staggered back several steps, spitting out blood simultaneously.

Li Yi slowly descended between the two, his gaze falling on the Wolftooth Blade in Yin Xu's hand. After a moment, he smiled and said, "Gentlemen, it's been a while!"

Yin Xu, recovering from the sudden turn of events, his expression darkened. Recognizing Li Yi as the person who had competed with him for the Wolftooth Blade at the auction, he said in a low voice, "It's you!?"

Li Yi replied indifferently, "Indeed, it's me. Vice Captain Yin, how do you find the Wolftooth Blade?"

Yin Xu's expression changed several times. Finally, he raised the Wolftooth Blade in his hand, pointing it at Li Yi, and said menacingly, "Get lost! Take your chance to leave now, while I'm preoccupied. Otherwise, once I'm done with Long Ao Tian, you'll be next!"

Yin Xu, despite being injured, sensed that Li Yi's strength was not as formidable as he had imagined. His successful ambush was mainly due to taking advantage of the situation. However, his strength was comparable to Long Ao Tian's, and Li Yi's interference was definitely not beneficial for him.

Li Yi shook his head slightly, "That won't do, Vice Captain Yin. I am determined to have that Wolftooth Blade, so I'm afraid I'll have to inconvenience you."

"You came for the Wolftooth Blade?" Yin Xu sneered, slowly standing up. "It seems I wasn't wrong; there must be some secret within this blade. When I return, I'll have my father study it. Perhaps I might even have a shot at reaching the Emperor level!"

Li Yi sighed, "You won't have that chance. And even if you did, I assure you, you'll find the Wolftooth Blade brings nothing but death."

Yin Xu just sneered continuously, the Wolftooth Blade in his hand trembling slightly as a faint aura of fighting spirit enveloped it.

He suddenly lunged like an arrow loosed from a bow, attacking Li Yi with the Wolftooth Blade, which now radiated a blood-red aura.

"Wolftooth Slash!"

Facing this formidable attack, Li Yi chuckled and swiftly dodged to the left, evading the lethal strike in an almost impossible instant. He then shoulder-checked Yin Xu in the chest.

"Puff—"

Yin Xu spat out another mouthful of blood, staggering back several steps before his face turned an unusual shade of pale, his expression extremely ugly.

"No! Impossible!" Yin Xu was in disbelief, "How could you dodge my attack and still have the strength to counter?!"

Li Yi just slightly curled his lip. The physical strength of those who cultivated fighting spirit was indeed formidable. He had thought his previous attack would be fatal, but it only made Yin Xu spit out more blood. To deal with Yin Xu would require more effort. But the current situation...

Li Yi's gaze landed on Long Ao Tian, who now wore a somewhat playful smile. Li Yi said lightly, "Young Master Long, how about we make a deal?"

Yin Xu's expression turned even uglier.

Long Ao Tian, who had also stood up, appeared wary of the enigmatic Li Yi. He took a few steps back, and after a triangular standoff formed, he said with a bitter smile, "If I were unharmed, I might consider cooperating with you. But given your skills, I can't be sure I can withstand your attacks, so I'd rather not. I don't want to lose both the scroll and my life."

Li Yi replied, "Young Master Long, isn't it worth taking some risk to get what you want? I'm only interested in the Wolftooth Blade. As for that mid-level Zhuque martial technique scroll, it's yours, how about it?"

Long Ao Tian let out another bitter laugh, "It's not that I'm unwilling to cooperate, but the risk is too great…"

Li Yi frowned slightly. He hadn't expected Long Ao Tian to be so cautious, ready to back out as soon as the situation turned unfavorable. His indiscriminate actions earlier had also made it difficult for Long Ao Tian to trust him. Moreover, Long Ao Tian was probably stalling for time.

If the Long family arrived, Li Yi would have no chance of obtaining both items!

Thinking of this, a murderous intent flickered in Li Yi's eyes. He was almost certain that due to his arrival, Yin Xu and Long Ao Tian, who were initially ready to fight to the death, had subtly allied themselves. Although this alliance was precarious and could turn into enmity at any moment, it was obviously very disadvantageous for him.

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"Kid, how about you take me as your master right now, and I'll help you deal with these two wastes?" The Serpent Venerable's voice inappropriately rang in Li Yi's mind.

Li Yi chuckled coldly and whispered, "No need. They are just Fighters, and even if I can't defeat them, escaping is not impossible."

"Just Fighters?" The Serpent Venerable probably rolled his eyes for a moment. Only Li Yi, who hadn't even condensed a fighting spirit whirlwind, could speak so confidently.

"Old ghost, just watch. To kill these two, I don't even need to use a bit of fighting spirit. No matter how strong they are, if they can't touch me, they are no different from wastes!"

"Tss—" With a swift toe-point, Li Yi darted towards Long Ao Tian. However, before a smile could even form on Yin Xu's face, Li Yi suddenly shifted direction, pouncing towards Yin Xu instead.

Facing the sudden attack, Yin Xu, although apprehensive, knew he couldn't show weakness. He had failed to defeat Li Yi with a single strike earlier, so now he made a gesture and the Wolftooth Blade in his hand vanished, his hands swirling with blood energy.

"Blood Wolf Claw!"

Faced with this raging attack, Li Yi's eyes only showed disdain: "At most, a high-grade Xuanwu martial technique!"

"Boom—Boom—"

With just a light slap, Li Yi pushed Yin Xu's palm aside and in an impossible instant, he was in Yin Xu's embrace, striking continuously like a barrage of cannonballs.

After a series of dull impacts, Yin Xu was sent flying like a piece of fluff, crashing into a tree with a "crack" sound.

Li Yi didn't stop his attack there. He leaped up again, his fingers joined together for a chopping motion, aiming at the weakest joints of Yin Xu's hands, while his right shoulder once again slammed into Yin Xu's chest.

A scream of extreme agony sounded. Under Li Yi's relentless attack, not only were Yin Xu's hands crippled, but his ribs were also broken. When Li Yi ceased his attack, Yin Xu was left with only a breath, barely able to scream.

On the other side, witnessing Li Yi's brutally extreme attack, Long Ao Tian was sweating coldly. With his experience, he could tell that Li Yi hadn't used even a trace of fighting spirit, relying solely on his strange martial technique to push Yin Xu to such a state.

"Wait...wait a minute..." Yin Xu's voice was hoarse, "Everything...I'll give everything to you...just spare my life..."

Li Yi's right hand slowly clenched around Yin Xu's throat, chuckling, "I'll certainly take your belongings, but why would I keep a tiger as a pet? So, it's time to send you on your way..."

Before he finished speaking, Li Yi's fingernails gently slit Yin Xu's throat, leaving a deep bloody mark. Disbelief filled Yin Xu's eyes, as if he had something to say, but only a weird "gagging" noise came out, and then even his last breath faded away...

"Well then," Li Yi smiled slightly, "it seems it's your turn now... Long Ao Tian, Young Master Long..."

Seeing Li Yi slowly turning towards him, Long Ao Tian's face changed slightly, his smile turning extremely bitter.