"The poison you use is child's play, naturally it's useless against me!" Ye Cangtian said with a disdainful smile.
As he spoke, Ye Cangtian raised the scythe of death, his expression turning serious. "Enough of this farce, prepare to die!"
His voice faded as Ye Cangtian flickered like a ghost, his figure shifting unpredictably. In an instant, he was before Bai Wuchang.
The next moment, the scythe of death was raised high, then descended with a thunderous roar, carrying the sound of wind and thunder.
"Hmph!"
Seeing Ye Cangtian's attack, Bai Wuchang let out a cold snort.
While his opponent's strength was formidable, his Soul-Reaping Staff was no ordinary object; it was a potent spiritual artifact.
Boom, boom!
As the Soul-Reaping Staff swung, it stirred up sounds of ghostly cries and divine howls, followed by two thunderous roars that echoed throughout the secret tunnel.
Ye Cangtian was somewhat surprised. He had just unleashed his Yin-Yang Sky-Shattering Saber, and he hadn't expected his opponent to withstand two consecutive blows, one Yin and one Yang.
On the other side, Bai Wuchang retreated several steps, a trace of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.
Even with the Soul-Reaping Staff being a supreme spiritual artifact, he had suffered significant damage against the Dawn's assault, his internal organs feeling as though they were ablaze.
However, a sinister smile now played on his lips. "Dawn, to deal with you, I previously studied your cultivation techniques and moves. I can say that before me, you are practically exposed!"
Bai Wuchang was very confident, believing he had thoroughly analyzed all of Dawn's techniques.
Therefore, even though he had suffered some setbacks, he was certain that ultimate victory would be his.
"What if you've seen through my moves? Can you keep up?"
Ye Cangtian sneered, his figure flickering once more as the scythe of death began to swing again.
Subsequently, the sounds of clashing weapons echoed ceaselessly, but Bai Wuchang's expression grew increasingly grim.
He had indeed understood Dawn's killing moves thoroughly. If his opponent continued to use those, he could completely evade their sharpness.
Once his opponent was exhausted, he would strike to kill him.
But now, Dawn was not using his killing moves. Instead, he was engaging Bai Wuchang with ordinary moves, combined with speed. In this way, all his preparations were rendered useless.
For in terms of speed, he was no match for Dawn, and he was continuously suppressed in the fight.
"Dawn, you're relying on your cultivation advantage to fight me. Have you no shame!"
"If you dare, face me with your killing moves!"
As Bai Wuchang's words fell, Ye Cangtian ceased his attack.
He looked at his opponent playfully, smiling. "Heh, such tricks are rather crude, but I can agree to your request. However, I must warn you that the outcome will be your swift demise!"
"Hmph, who are you trying to scare?"
Bai Wuchang snorted coldly, a sense of relief washing over him. As long as he agreed to use his killing moves, he had a chance to turn the tide.
"Alright, alright! Then watch closely, you should not have seen this move before!"
"It is called: Death Scythe First Form, Severing Lovesickness!"
As the words fell, the scythe of death swung once more, transforming into a dark golden beam of light that slashed towards Bai Wuchang.
What kind of move is this!
Why is it not recorded in the Dark Association!
Is he hiding too deeply, or are his opponents too weak!
Seeing the dark golden light charging at him, Bai Wuchang's face instantly turned ashen, and his heart was filled with terror.
However, with his rich combat experience, he managed to execute a full-force block in an instant.
Crack!
The next moment, a crisp sound echoed, accompanied by the wails of countless vengeful spirits.
Bai Wuchang's Soul-Reaping Staff instantly shattered. Yet, even so, it could not block the dark golden beam of light.
In an instant, the light sliced through Bai Wuchang's body.
"This... How is this possible! The intensity of this attack is not much inferior to that of a Heavenly-level expert!"
Clang!
Ye Cangtian put away the scythe of death and cast a casual glance at Bai Wuchang. "Whether it matches the attack of a Heavenly-level expert is not for you to say, nor for me to say. Perhaps in some time, Kong Ling will have the chance to evaluate it!"
"You... You still want to challenge Kong Ling? Truly courting death!"
Bai Wuchang looked at Dawn in astonishment. He hadn't expected his opponent to target Kong Ling as well, who was a Heavenly-level expert!
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian let out a helpless chuckle. "Heh, I don't want to challenge Kong Ling either, because I don't have much confidence. But will Kong Ling let me go?"
"You are right, Kong Ling will not let you go!"
"Now that my life is forfeit, there is no harm in telling you. Kong Ling possesses a secret art called Dream Spirit."
"Simply put, he can induce dreams, bringing all past memories to the forefront. Therefore, your identity will surely be exposed..."
Listening to Bai Wuchang's weak voice, Ye Cangtian's expression suddenly turned grim.
He suddenly recalled what Mandara had said upon her return.
She had also had a long and strange dream, as if all her moments with him had flashed through her mind.
Now, hearing Bai Wuchang's words, it was likely that Kong Ling had used Dream Spirit on her.
However, Mandara did not know his true identity, so Kong Ling had no evidence to act against him.
With this thought, Dawn suddenly understood. Kong Ling had summoned Blue Moon, also intending to use Dream Spirit to extract Blue Moon's memories.
But judging by Kong Ling's attitude towards him before, he likely hadn't used Dream Spirit on Blue Moon yet, or perhaps its use required certain conditions.
Otherwise, given the secrets Blue Moon knew, Kong Ling would have had a reason to move against him long ago.
With this realization, Ye Cangtian couldn't help but mutter to himself. It seemed this battle was unavoidable.
A moment later, Ye Cangtian's gaze fell upon Bai Wuchang again. As his life force dissipated, Bai Wuchang's face had turned ashen, and the light in his eyes had dimmed.
He remained silent for a moment, then slowly said, "You were once a powerful figure. Do you have anything else to say?"
"I resent it so! Why did Kong Ling separate us, the Black and White Impermanence! If we had been together, we could have killed you!"
"But as it stands, I can only accept defeat. However, don't celebrate too soon. Black Impermanence will avenge me!"
With that said, a sinister smile appeared on Bai Wuchang's face. He continued, "I must also tell you that Black Impermanence has gone to quell a rebellion!
Without you, the remaining people likely cannot stop him. I can consider myself not lonely on the path to the underworld..."
Before he could finish speaking, Bai Wuchang's head lolled to the side, and his life was extinguished.
Ye Cangtian's expression darkened. He said no more, directly flashing out of the secret tunnel and heading straight for the rendezvous point.
...
The mountain forest outside the southern city was the same ambush location as last time.
When Ye Cangtian arrived, a breeze carrying the scent of blood blew past. The place was now devoid of any figures, with only traces of battle remaining.
Ye Cangtian's face turned extremely grim. He had rushed with all his might, but he was still too late.
He hadn't expected that a mere delay due to his fight with Bai Wuchang would result in the battle here being over.
At that moment, Ye Cangtian was filled with guilt.
If he hadn't been concerned about shaking off Bai Wuchang and potentially disrupting his plan, the outcome might not have been this.
Just then, Ye Cangtian suddenly noticed some writing left on a distant large tree.
The next moment, without a word, he flashed to the tree. Indeed, some crooked characters were left there.
'Ye Cangtian, I know you've returned, but alas, you're too late!'
'However, don't worry too much. I've only killed a few insignificant minions and spared Xiao Feng's dog life.'
'If you want to save him, come to the guard camp in the southern city. I will wait for you there until tomorrow. If you don't show up, Xiao Feng is doomed! Signed, Black Impermanence!'
Seeing the message above, Ye Cangtian's eyes flared with killing intent. He said coldly, "Black Impermanence, wait! I will make you pay with blood!"
With that said, Ye Cangtian flashed away, his figure disappearing into the mountain forest.
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