Chapter 606 - 579: The Death of Qi Qingle

In an instant, Zhaang Ye transformed into a hazy, phantom-like shadow. Then, at an unbelievable speed, he shot straight up into the air!

Everyone’s eyes went wide.

The Supreme Profound Mysterious Blade Array constantly emitted an immense pressure. Under this pressure, even running was a struggle. For Zhaang Ye to actually fly up into the air under such immense pressure was utterly unexpected!

"Kill him!"

Flower King, Iron Hand Marquis, and Zi Nuhou had already made their move, so they certainly weren’t going to let Zhaang Ye go easily. Seeing Zhaang Ye fly into the air, the three of them shouted in unison. Flower King’s Folding Fan, Iron Hand Marquis’s palm, and Zi Nuhou’s Long Sword all blasted toward Zhaang Ye!

Flower King’s Folding Fan contained boundless heat, bathing the entire hall in a crimson glow. Iron Hand Marquis’s palm was the exact opposite. His hand was covered by a jet-black glove, and when he struck, an area three zhang around him was plunged into pitch-black darkness, like a domain of ghosts.

Between the light and the darkness, Zi Nuhou’s Long Sword silently sliced through the air. Like an agile loach, it slithered toward Zhaang Ye’s legs!

Zhaang Ye’s dodge was exquisite, but the trio’s attack was exceptionally sharp. They struck as fast as lightning, their coordination so precise it was as if they had rehearsed a thousand times. The moment Zhaang Ye flew up, their pursuit followed instantly, like a shadow clinging to a form!

Zhaang Ye was in a state of epiphany, countless Profound Mysteries of the Blade Dao flashing through his mind. His aura faintly resonated with the stars above. Sensing the approaching danger, Zhaang Ye spread his arms like a Phoenix soaring through the heavens and abruptly flew ten zhang away, once again evading the pursuit of the three powerful experts.

’What a profound Body Technique! Zhaang Ye has faintly merged with this Blade Array. He moves like a fish in water. No wonder he can evade the attacks of Flower King’s group!’ Shui Daimai was a Cultivation fanatic. Seeing Zhaang Ye’s elegant, composed, and endlessly mysterious Body Technique, her eyes lit up as she seemed to grasp something.

SWISH SWISH SWISH SWISH SWISH—

Zhaang Ye had just broken free when the Blade Array finally activated for the third time. Streaks of Blade Gang rained down like droplets, their piercing shrieks tearing through the air, an endless assault on the ears.

Seeing the dense barrage of Blade Gang descending, the young experts present all felt a chill in their hearts. The Blade Array’s attacks were growing stronger each time. This wave of Blade Gang was astonishingly powerful. A single streak could kill a True Dao Second Layer master!

Flower King, Iron Hand Marquis, Zi Nuhou, Shui Daimai, and Qi Qingle—all five of them—wielded their True Artifacts to fend off the dense shower of Blade Gang.

The Blade Gang contained terrifying power and came from unpredictable angles. Even with the five’s formidable combat strength, they struggled to defend against it.

Compared to the five of them, Zhaang Ye was far more relaxed and at ease. He had entered a state of epiphany, his aura faintly resonating with the stars in the sky, and he was completely aware of every streak of Blade Gang the Blade Array released. Under these circumstances, he used a subtle Footwork Technique, each step landing in the gaps between attacks. The dense barrage of Blade Gang couldn’t even touch the corner of his robes.

"Hm?"

Shui Daimai had been watching Zhaang Ye the whole time. When she saw his subtle Footwork Technique, her Heart Spirit stirred, and a thoughtful look flickered in her eyes. Inspired by Zhaang Ye’s Body Technique, Shui Daimai actually entered a state of epiphany herself, comprehending its profoundness.

Although the Supreme Profound Mysterious Blade Array displayed the Profound Mysteries of the Blade Dao, it also contained the principles of the Cultivation Dao. At the deepest levels of Cultivation, all paths lead to the same destination, and all techniques are interconnected. Even though Shui Daimai’s weapon wasn’t a blade, she still benefited greatly from comprehending the Cultivation Dao within it.

As Iron Hand Marquis, Zi Nuhou, and Qi Qingle defended against the dense Blade Gang, they also felt enlightenment stirring within them. The three of them stared intently at the ceiling, focusing all their senses on the Array’s Profound Mysteries, seeking to comprehend the Cultivation Dao from it.

Among the six young experts, only Flower King wasn’t focused on gaining enlightenment. He stared at Zhaang Ye, a flash of jealousy in his eyes. He had seen everything Zhaang Ye had done and understood in his heart that Zhaang Ye must have comprehended many Profound Mysteries of the Blade Dao to be so at ease.

The Transformation of the stars lasted for only a few breaths. The fact that Zhaang Ye could grasp the pattern of the stars’ Transformation in that short time and enter a state of epiphany—such heaven-defying Comprehension was something even Flower King had to admire.

’That brat Zhaang Ye is clearly in a state of epiphany, yet his aura is fused with the stars. Even my attacks can’t touch him. It seems I’ll have to find another way to kill him...’ As Flower King’s thoughts turned, his gaze slowly settled on Qi Qingle.

Qi Qingle felt a chill, as if he were being watched by a beast from the Wilderness. He looked up just in time to see Flower King’s malicious gaze.

Qi Qingle’s heart sank. ’What is Flower King planning?’

Just as Qi Qingle had a bad feeling, Flower King suddenly attacked. With a wave of his Folding Fan, six massive fireballs appeared out of thin air and blasted straight toward Qi Qingle!

"Ah!"

Qi Qingle’s expression changed drastically. He never imagined that Flower King would attack him while still under assault from the Blade Array. Horrified, Qi Qingle retreated rapidly, intending to dodge the six fireballs.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Qi Qingle had just begun to move when the six fireballs suddenly transformed into six Fire Dragons that coiled toward him. The Realm Qi Qingle had comprehended was the Rain Realm. Seeing the Fire Dragons approach, he roared, and droplets of rain appeared in the air, falling directly onto the dragons.

In the Five Elements, water conquers fire. Qi Qingle was truly a genius of the Green Cloud Sect, reacting correctly in an instant. However, he was already heavily injured, his combat strength greatly reduced, and his reaction speed was a step too slow. His Rain Realm had just begun to unfold when the six Fire Dragons detonated!

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Amidst the six deafening explosions, an immense force ripped through the air and swept toward Qi Qingle. Caught completely off guard, he was sent flying a hundred zhang, his body engulfed in roaring flames.

SHINK! SHINK! SHINK! SHINK! SHINK!

The Supreme Profound Mysterious Blade Array was constantly unleashing sharp Blade Gang. After being blasted away, Qi Qingle’s injuries were already extremely severe. He no longer had the strength to block the Blade Gang. In the blink of an eye, his body was struck by dozens of streaks of Blade Gang, covering him in wounds. Flesh and blood flew everywhere; his muscles were torn and his bones were shattered!

"You!" Qi Qingle glared at Flower King with great effort, then collapsed, unmoving. The genius master of the Green Cloud Sect had died a most tragic death.

Flower King had struck as fast as a thunderbolt. By the time Zhaang Ye was startled by the massive explosions and snapped out of his state of epiphany, Qi Qingle had already been killed.

"Flower King, I’ll kill you!" Zhaang Ye roared. Amidst the dense barrage of Blade Gang, he launched a stormy assault on Flower King.

Although Zhaang Ye had exited his state of epiphany, he had just comprehended a great deal of the Blade Dao’s Profound Mysteries. In his eyes, this terrifying Blade Array had become familiar. The Blade Gang it unleashed not only failed to harm him, but had instead become his allies in battle!

Flower King had to fend off both the dense Blade Gang and Zhaang Ye’s attacks, and he was immediately forced into a steady retreat. In just the span of two blinks, his arm was struck by the tip of the Punishment Whip. A palm-sized chunk of flesh was torn away by the whip, and blood splattered everywhere.

Zhaang Ye felt a surge of joy and was about to press his attack when the Blade Array suddenly faltered. The dense barrage of Blade Gang vanished without a trace. The Blade Array’s third wave of attacks had finally ended.

Zhaang Ye sighed softly, a hint of regret in his eyes. Flower King’s combat strength was formidable, and his Folding Fan held all sorts of secrets. Without the Blade Array’s help, it would be very difficult for him to kill Flower King. Besides, Flower King still had two helpers: Iron Hand Marquis and Zi Nuhou.

Flower King laughed triumphantly. "HAHAHA! Zhaang Ye, Qi Qingle is dead now. There’s no one left to help you. This time, let’s see how you die! Let’s get him!"

With a roar from Flower King, Iron Hand Marquis and Zi Nuhou flew forward. The three great young experts of the Black Cloud Domain pounced on Zhaang Ye together.

Flower King, Iron Hand Marquis, and Zi Nuhou were all supreme masters, and each of their Cultivation levels was far higher than Zhaang Ye’s. Seeing the three of them surround him, Zhaang Ye didn’t dare to fight them head-on. He activated his Body Technique, transforming into a gust of unpredictable wind that roamed the hall.

Having just been in a state of epiphany where he comprehended many Profound Mysteries of the Blade Dao, Zhaang Ye’s Body Technique had also improved slightly. With his Wind Realm fully unleashed, he was like an ethereal wind. Even with the formidable combat strength of Flower King, Iron Hand Marquis, and Zi Nuhou, they were unable to touch him.

Flower King was a top-tier expert, after all. Seeing how formidable Zhaang Ye’s Body Technique was, he roared, "Iron Hand Marquis, Zi Nuhou, form a triangle and trap him!"

Iron Hand Marquis and Zi Nuhou were also intelligent. At Flower King’s reminder, they coordinated with him to form a sharp triangle, trapping Zhaang Ye from a distance.

A triumphant look appeared on Flower King’s face. Once Zhaang Ye was trapped, they could gradually shrink his room to maneuver and force him into a direct confrontation. Zhaang Ye’s Body Technique might be unparalleled, but his Cultivation was only at the Peak of True Dao Fourth Layer. In a head-on fight, he was sure to be defeated!

Flower King had thought of this, and of course, so had Zhaang Ye. He cursed silently, his mind racing to find a solution.

Seeing Shui Daimai standing off to the side, unmoving, Zhaang Ye suddenly had an idea. He shouted, "Shui Daimai, if I’m killed, you’ll have a hard time finding someone else who has comprehended the Water Realm! Do what you will!"

Shui Daimai was only interested in Cultivation. She had been standing there silently, comprehending the Array. Hearing Zhaang Ye’s shout, her expression flickered and she murmured to herself, ’That’s right! Very few of the younger generation have comprehended the Water Realm, and the older generation won’t fight me. If Zhaang Ye is killed, it will be difficult to find another opponent who has comprehended the Water Realm!’

SHING!

Shui Daimai raised her hand, and a sea snail appeared in her palm. The Realm Shui Daimai had comprehended was the Sound Realm, and the sea snail was her most powerful weapon. By taking it out, she was preparing to go all-out.

Shui Daimai flew forward to block Flower King’s path. "Zhaang Ye is my opponent. If you kill him, where am I supposed to find someone who has comprehended the Water Realm?"

OOOOOO!

Ignoring Flower King’s reaction, Shui Daimai’s sea snail let out a strange, wailing sound. A series of musical notes transformed into Sharp Swords and launched a fierce attack on Flower King.