The group had just exited the villa and arrived in the courtyard.
At that moment, sounds erupted from all four directions, followed by intense beams of light that illuminated the entire courtyard as if it were daytime.
These were simple flare lamps, specially prepared by the Dragon team members to prevent the opponent from escaping.
"Heh, your people are very thoughtful!"
Idi, gradually adjusting to the bright lights, said dismissively to Ye Cangtian.
Ye Cangtian smiled faintly and replied, "No choice, they also want to witness the scene of a legendary Earth-level expert like you falling. I doubt you'd refuse such a small matter before your death, would you?"
"Hmph! Don't speak too soon!"
"I thought it would be you who died today!"
Idi snorted coldly, his body trembled, and a set of golden armor appeared around him. In his hand, a golden cross longsword materialized.
The entire person exuded an aura of sanctity.
This... this is full armor!
Ye Cangtian's eyes widened, and his expression turned serious.
He had seen this scene before.
Previously, in the capital of Huaxia, he had faced Bedra, who also wore similar armor, though that was a full silver set.
The armor on Idi before him, however, appeared even more formidable than Bedra's.
Most critically, the aura emanating from Idi was stronger than that of a late-stage Earth-level expert, likely just a step away from Earth-level peak.
Damn it!
No wonder he was so arrogant; he certainly had the backing!
Feeling the pressure from his opponent, Ye Cangtian, while remaining vigilant, quickly drew his Dragon Soul Blade.
While he might not be able to surpass the opponent in combat power, it didn't mean he couldn't win.
In his view, as long as he acted unexpectedly, there was still a chance to kill the opponent. After all, even Hong Mo had suffered losses at his hands before.
With this thought, Ye Cangtian revealed a slight smile and beckoned towards his opponent.
"Come!"
A killing intent flashed in Idi's eyes. He waved his hand behind him.
The people from the Temple of Light surrounding them, led by two purple-robed bishops, suddenly charged towards Gui Wu.
Idi, not holding back, also flashed forward and lunged directly at Ye Cangtian.
The great battle was on the verge of erupting.
Facing Idi's ferocious assault, Ye Cangtian directly unleashed a "Sweeping Thousand Armies" strike, forcing him back.
Immediately after, Ye Cangtian ascended into the air and employed the Yin-Yang Blade technique, which had always been his trump card.
*Clang!*
When Idi blocked Ye Cangtian's first strike, a profound sense of bewilderment flashed through his mind, just like everyone else.
After all, in a life-or-death struggle, an opponent's attack could not be entirely devoid of power.
However, the next attack arrived before Idi could react. His longsword was suddenly knocked away, and the Dragon Soul Blade instantly swept down from his shoulder.
*Swish...*
A spark flashed, followed by a sharp sound, and Idi was sent flying backward.
Yet, Ye Cangtian, who had successfully hit his opponent, frowned even deeper.
Although he had struck Idi, the battle armor on Idi was simply too monstrous.
Under his frenzied assault, it had only managed to create a gash, not even a drop of blood. The reason Idi was sent flying was likely to dissipate the force of the blow.
In other words, his full-power strike had not caused any substantial damage to Idi, falling far short of achieving a decisive victory.
"Damn it! Ye Cangtian, you deserve to die!"
"How dare you damage my Light Armor! I will skin you alive and tear you limb from limb!"
On the other side, Idi slowly stood up, looking at the gash, tens of centimeters long, on his chest, and became instantly enraged.
Armor was extremely scarce within the Temple of Light.
Especially armor of this caliber!
Among all the Earth-level experts in the Temple of Light, only he and Bedra possessed armor of this level, which demonstrated its exceptional value.
Due to the armor's preciousness, he usually hesitated to use it.
Yet, today, as soon as he put it on, it sustained minor damage, which truly pained him.
The next moment, Idi surged forward, unleashing a storm of attacks that left Ye Cangtian struggling to breathe.
"Nami!"
Finally, Ye Cangtian suddenly called out. Idi's strength, coupled with his monstrous defense, was proving to be too much for him.
Therefore, he had no choice but to summon Nami.
The moment his voice fell, the Qiankun Pouch on his wrist shimmered with golden light, and the Golden Trident struck out first, heading straight for the close-in Idi.
Idi's expression changed drastically upon seeing this!
He knew Ye Cangtian had a mysterious mermaid companion, but he hadn't expected this mysterious mermaid to be hidden within the item on Ye Cangtian's wrist.
He had no defenses whatsoever for this. Now, with him fully engaged in attacking, it was likely too late to completely evade.
At the critical moment, Idi twisted his body with all his might, narrowly dodging the Golden Trident.
Just then, the Golden Trident suddenly swept horizontally. Idi's expression changed again; having just dodged with all his effort, he couldn't possibly evade this attack.
With no other option, he could only gamble on the armor's defensive capabilities.
In the next instant, a golden light swept across. The Golden Trident, without any obstruction, cut through the armor like tofu, inflicting further damage.
And this time, blood also spurted out.
"Ye Cangtian, you truly make me despise you!"
"Aren't you the rising star of Huaxia? Why are you afraid to fight me one-on-one!"
Idi quickly retreated a few steps, clutching his abdominal wound, and roared coldly at Ye Cangtian, his eyes filled with contempt.
The presence of two Earth-level experts from the opponent was manageable; with the power of the Light Armor, he could still cope.
However, the most troublesome aspect now was the opponent's weapon.
The opponent's weapon could easily penetrate his armor's defense. If the armor were severely damaged and lost its defensive effect, he would have no confidence facing both of them.
Therefore, he had to find a way to separate them and defeat them one by one.
"Heh, Idi, are you insane? Or have you lost your mind!"
"Do you think this is a boxing match? A one-on-one fight? Do you think you're worthy of it?"
"When your Temple of Light, in conjunction with many other factions, came to destroy the entrance array of the Huaxia ruins, did you consider a one-on-one fight?"
Ye Cangtian's eyes were exceptionally cold. It wasn't out of fear of the opponent, but rather because the actions of the Temple of Light made them unworthy of the right to a one-on-one duel.
"Hmph, all things considered, you're still afraid!"
"But that's understandable. Huaxia forces are notoriously cowardly, and a rising star like you is even more so. After all, if you lose your life, what future can you talk about..."
Idi, upon hearing this, was not dissuaded and continued to taunt him. He even deliberately escalated the matter to the Huaxia forces, believing Ye Cangtian couldn't possibly tolerate it!
"Idi, your mouth is truly formidable!"
"I must say, you have thoroughly ignited my fury!"
"Since that's the case, I'll indulge you for a bit!"
Although Ye Cangtian knew this was a provocation, having reached this point, he naturally had to accept it.
He extended his hand towards Nami.
Nami, understanding his intent instantly, handed the Golden Trident she held to him and then retreated to the side, helping Gui Wu in his fight.
In Nami's opinion, since Ye Cangtian dared to accept, he must have absolute confidence.
Seeing Ye Cangtian holding the Golden Trident, Idi's expression was also grim.
He was wary of the Golden Trident. Although Ye Cangtian's Dragon Soul Blade possessed terrifying attack power and could breach armor, it was significantly inferior to the trident.
Fortunately, he didn't have to fight two opponents at once. Moreover, judging by their auras, Ye Cangtian was not his match, giving him a genuine opportunity to defeat them individually.
With this thought, Idi roared and surged forward again.
Ye Cangtian met him fearlessly. This time, their battle became evenly matched.
Initially, Idi could have held a greater advantage, but his heart was too wary of the Golden Trident, and he feared further damage to his armor, causing him to hold back on many occasions.
On the other side, with Nami's assistance, Gui Wu quickly dealt with the other members of the Temple of Light.
They then stood at the edge of the arena with Nami, observing the battle. However, their expressions showed no sign of relaxation.
The battle between Ye Cangtian and Idi had, without notice, entered a white-hot stage. Both were covered in wounds, almost becoming men of blood.
At this point, the contest was not just about stamina and spiritual energy but also, to a great extent, a test of their willpower.
*Roar!*
Finally, a roar echoed. Idi was the first to create distance. Simultaneously, he raised his golden cross sword high, madly gathering spiritual energy.
The injuries all over his body had thoroughly enraged him, and he was preparing to unleash his most ferocious killing move to finish his opponent.