After a meal, Ye Cangtian replenished his necessities and then left the city with Dugu Ling by carriage.
They deliberately slowed their pace.
As expected, as night was about to fall, the sound of hooves approached. Before long, the coachman stopped the carriage.
"So it's you vermin!"
Stepping out of the carriage, Ye Cangtian scanned his surroundings. The carriage was surrounded by a group of burly men on horseback, and these men were not unfamiliar to him; they were his former teammates from a mission.
Dugu Ling's expression instantly turned cold, and she reprimanded, "Guan Liao, why have you tried to assassinate me repeatedly!"
Dugu Ling found it difficult to understand. Although she had been willful during their previous mission, she felt she had treated them well.
Furthermore, the Dugu family had always kept a low profile and did not have many enemies. The Black Wind Gate was definitely not among them.
She couldn't understand why the Black Wind Gate was trying to hunt her down relentlessly.
"Are you that naive?"
"It's not always about revenge to kill someone! I can't be bothered to explain this to you. Ask Ye Cangtian after you die, he will surely understand."
Guan Liao said with a faint smile and contempt.
At his level, he knew very little and basically acted on orders.
His superiors ordered him to kill Dugu Ling, and he only had to execute, without the right to question the reasons, so he didn't know.
Of course, he wouldn't reveal such things.
"Hmph! Do you really think you can kill me?"
Upon hearing this, Dugu Ling snorted coldly.
Last time, she was indeed seriously injured by the Black Wind Gate, but that was because she had underestimated them and had no understanding of the Blood Mist Formation.
Now that she had gone through it once, coupled with Ye Cangtian's protection, she was not intimidated in the face of such a situation.
"Heh heh, you're still as arrogant as ever. As expected of the young lady, arrogance is etched into your bones." Guan Liao's face was full of disdain.
With that, Guan Liao waved his hand, and the surrounding subordinates immediately dismounted and slowly advanced.
There was nothing to argue about; the subordinates would settle it. Guan Liao prepared to let facts speak for themselves.
Seeing this, Dugu Ling was about to say something but was pulled behind Ye Cangtian.
On the other side, Ye Cangtian's gaze fell on Guan Liao, and he said, "Guan Liao, you seem rather foolish."
"Oh? I'd like to hear your explanation!"
Guan Liao, on his horse, lowered his body and said mockingly.
In his eyes, these two were already dead. Listening to a few more words from them was no big deal.
"Need I say more? Didn't I see through the Blood Mist Formation last time? Have you forgotten?"
"Moreover, the situation last time was special. Otherwise, do you think you would still be alive?"
Ye Cangtian's face was full of disdain. Last time, he gave up on killing Guan Liao and the others to save Dugu Ling, but these people seemed not to have noticed.
Now they were coming to their deaths. It couldn't be that they were so clueless, could it?
"So what if you saw through it?"
"Seeing through the Blood Mist Formation does not mean you can break it!"
"Besides, last time, under your protection, Dugu Ling was still on the verge of death. How dare you pretend to be so mighty now!"
Guan Liao was completely unconcerned by Ye Cangtian's words.
Although Ye Cangtian was a bit troublesome and unlikely to be killed, his mission target was Dugu Ling!
As long as Dugu Ling was killed, and then he found two people to cover their retreat, what could Ye Cangtian do to them?
Moreover, with so many of them, they might not be outmatched. They could wear the opponent down to death.
Therefore, he didn't take Ye Cangtian seriously at all.
"Heh heh, very good."
Ye Cangtian couldn't help but smile, his killing intent growing stronger. Seeing everyone surrounding him and blood mist spreading around, he was too lazy to talk nonsense and directly drew his Dragon Soul Blade.
The next moment, the blood mist enveloped everyone.
In the blood mist, Ye Cangtian shielded Dugu Ling and the coachman behind him.
Facing the surging opponents, Ye Cangtian slowly raised the Dragon Soul Blade to his waist, then moved his feet and began to wield it.
In an instant, a dragon's roar echoed.
A black light swept through the blood mist, instantly accompanied by the clashing of countless weapons and piercing screams.
This move was a technique from the Yin Yang Sky Breaking Saber that Ye Cangtian had obtained in the secret realm.
The name was ordinary – Sweeping Through a Thousand Armies!
However, Ye Cangtian's strength was not yet sufficient to form blade energy, so he could only damage a limited area around him.
But even so, it was not something these Black Wind Gate members could resist.
Even though they had enhanced their strength through the Blood Mist Formation, there was still a significant gap between them and Ye Cangtian. Coupled with the domineering nature of the Dragon Soul Blade, it instantly shattered countless weapons and caused flesh to fly.
What the hell is that move? Why haven't I seen it before!
How can he be so strong!
Seeing the brothers at the forefront fall, Guan Liao was stunned.
He knew Ye Cangtian was strong, but he had never imagined he would be this powerful.
With just one move, five or six people had fallen.
Everyone was so terrified that they didn't dare to advance. What was the point of fighting?
Thinking of this, Guan Liao first retreated from the blood mist area and gritted his teeth, "Brothers, retreat!"
With these words, the blood mist gradually dispersed, and then the sound of hooves scattered away.
"Guan Liao, do you think you can escape?"
Ye Cangtian's gaze locked onto the retreating Guan Liao. He could let others go, but he could not let the leader go.
If Guan Liao were allowed to escape, the enemy might return at any time, and it would still be trouble.
Saying that, Ye Cangtian rushed out in the direction of Guan Liao's voice.
On the other side.
Guan Liao was desperately fleeing on his horse. He knew Ye Cangtian's strength.
He also knew that the opponent would not let him go, so he turned and fled immediately.
He had already escaped several hundred meters and thought the opponent could no longer catch up. He looked back behind him.
However, the moment he looked back, he almost broke out in a cold sweat.
Unknowingly, Ye Cangtian had caught up.
"Damn it! Ye Cangtian, are you a mad dog? How are you running so fast."
Guan Liao cursed loudly. He had been the first to leave the blood mist area, and the opponent could still locate him, which meant that not only was the opponent very strong, but he also truly intended to kill him.
"Guan Liao, everyone can leave today, but you must die!"
Ye Cangtian's voice came, and the distance between them shortened again.
"Hmph! Is that so?"
"Don't you think our retreat was a bit too decisive?"
Guan Liao snorted coldly. Although he appeared calm on the surface, he was already panicking internally; otherwise, he wouldn't have said such things.
It was simple: in a one-on-one fight, even if he used the Blood Mist Formation, he was no match for Ye Cangtian.
It could be said that once Ye Cangtian caught up, it would be his death.
Therefore, Guan Liao had no choice but to reveal some of his plans.
He figured that after pursuing for so long, his subordinates should have dealt with Dugu Ling by now.
Even if Ye Cangtian rushed back, he would probably only be able to collect Dugu Ling's corpse.
Although some subordinates might be lost, it was all worth it, at least to save his own life.
What!
A feint to lure the enemy away?
Ye Cangtian's speed suddenly slowed down, his expression changing uncertainly.
He wasn't sure if Guan Liao's words were true or false, but he couldn't gamble. If it was true, Dugu Ling would be in danger.
Besides, the Black Wind Gate members had scattered, and the remaining ones might indeed launch a surprise attack.
Thinking of this, Ye Cangtian looked at Guan Liao's retreating back and said, "Guan Liao, the Huaxia ruins are neither too big nor too small. If you escape this time, the next time we meet will be your death! Hide well!"
Saying that, Ye Cangtian turned and left.