At this moment, Lou Zhu and Po Xiao were resting and drinking water under two trees.
Ferrar walked up and asked with a grim expression, "Po Xiao, how was your fight with Ye Cangtian? Why are you two here!"
Ye Cangtian glanced at Ferrar and immediately smiled inwardly, realizing his pursuers had finally caught up.
He said calmly, "Ye Cangtian and I were evenly matched. Just as we were about to determine the victor, an old man inexplicably appeared, and Ye Cangtian took the opportunity to escape me…"
"What! An old man?"
Upon hearing this, Ferrar instinctively looked towards Lou Zhu.
The entire mountain forest was essentially controlled by Tingfeng Lou. Besides Lou Zhu, where else would there be an old man?
Therefore, he subconsciously suspected Lou Zhu.
"It wasn't me."
Feeling Ferrar's unfriendly gaze, Lou Zhu's face turned ashen. He continued, "That was a prisoner confined in a cave on the mountain peak. Perhaps Ye Cangtian rescued him, which is why he came out to cause trouble."
"A prisoner?"
"What kind of prisoner has such immense power? Then why didn't Tingfeng Lou seal his spiritual energy, or cripple his cultivation!"
"Who will take responsibility for letting Ye Cangtian escape now!"
Ferrar's anger surged, and he roared.
Just as the plan was about to succeed, it was disrupted by a prisoner at the critical moment. He was furious.
And all of this was ultimately due to Tingfeng Lou's negligence, so he naturally directed his anger towards Lou Zhu.
"That prisoner was, after all, a Earth-tier expert. I was only thinking of bringing him under my control, which led to my oversight."
Lou Zhu forced himself to fabricate a lie, while secretly signaling to Ferrar.
Hmm?
Sensing Lou Zhu's signal, Ferrar's eyes darted around.
After a moment, he understood Lou Zhu's intentions.
Now that Ye Cangtian was dead, and his cooperation with Po Xiao had completely ended, coupled with Po Xiao's severe exhaustion, wasn't this the opportune moment to strike against Po Xiao!
With this thought, Ferrar's face revealed a sinister smile.
If he couldn't kill Ye Cangtian, eliminating Po Xiao would still be a significant gain.
"Po Xiao, I wonder if you still have the Nine-Revolving Golden Elixir and the Enlightenment Pill?"
"En?"
Ye Cangtian was stunned for a moment, then glanced at Ferrar and said indifferently, "I do. So what? And what if I don't?"
"Then I'll tell you the truth!"
"Last time, you took two pills from me, and I've been holding a grudge about it. I couldn't even sleep at night!"
"Such a feeling is very painful, so today I just want to get those two pills back!"
Ferrar's gaze flickered towards Po Xiao, saying with a sneer.
He wasn't in a hurry to make a move.
Firstly, he was worried that if he injured Po Xiao, Po Xiao might lash out in desperation and swallow the two pills.
After all, one pill had healing properties, and the other had effects that could improve cultivation.
Although he had just taken them and couldn't absorb their full medicinal properties, they could still alleviate his injuries and slightly boost his cultivation.
While these were far from enough for him to escape, in a desperate situation, who could be bothered with such details?
Secondly, the people from Tingfeng Lou were still on their way. The more they delayed, the more advantageous it would be for him!
Once all the elders of Tingfeng Lou arrived, Po Xiao would have no escape.
"Get the pills back?"
"Ferrar, what are you thinking? Can you take back what you've given away? Have you no shame?"
"Besides, this is the reward I deserved. If you take it back, aren't you afraid the entire Guangming Hall will become a laughingstock?"
Ye Cangtian burst into laughter, his smile filled with contempt.
If Ferrar had used any other excuse to attack him, he wouldn't have cared. But this excuse was simply too flimsy!
"Heh heh, don't try to pin such a heavy accusation on me!"
Ferrar chuckled playfully, sneered, and said, "Besides you, everyone here is my person. No one will leak this matter, and your death here will be silent, with no one ever knowing."
He paused, then added a warning, "So, I advise you to be smart and not to joke with your own life."
Ferrar was confident that he had the upper hand. Now, he not only wanted to take Po Xiao's life but also to humiliate him and crush him in terms of ability before he died.
This was the only way to best prove himself.
"Po Xiao, you should think carefully."
"You've already expended a lot in the previous battle. Facing the three of us now, you have no chance of winning."
Perhaps sensing Ferrar's thoughts, Lou Zhu, standing beside him, also persuaded with a smile.
"Hahaha…"
Ye Cangtian threw his head back and laughed heartily, looking at the two.
This utterly confused Lou Zhu and Ferrar.
Their eyes were filled with confusion. All of them were Earth-tier realm cultivators. Besides Lou Zhu and Ferrar, there was also the Fourth Elder.
A three-to-one advantage!
In such a dire situation, Ye Cangtian could still laugh.
Could it be that Ye Cangtian had lost his mind?
Sensing their confused gazes, Ye Cangtian said playfully, "Please forgive me, I really can't help it. Do you know what your actions look like in my eyes?"
"What do they look like?" Lou Zhu asked instinctively.
"It's like three mice telling a cat, 'Drop your weapon and surrender.' You tell me, isn't that hilarious…"
As he spoke, Ye Cangtian smiled helplessly, his face showing no fear, only amusement.
"You!"
At these words, Lou Zhu's face instantly turned red, and his body trembled.
Having lived for so many years, this was the first time he had been insulted as a mouse.
Even though Guangming Hall considered itself the patron behind Tingfeng Lou, in this person's eyes, he was at least like a dog!
"Po Xiao, I think you're tired of living!"
"Since you're uncooperative, don't blame us for being ruthless!"
Ferrar was also infuriated and roared, forcefully waving his large hand.
The next moment, the Fourth Elder, Lou Zhu, and he simultaneously charged towards Ye Cangtian.
"Mayflies shaking a tree!"
Ye Cangtian spat out four disdainful words, and with a tremor of his hands, a golden greatsword and an ice crystal dagger appeared.
Clang clang clang…
The two sides clashed, the sounds of clashing weapons incessant.
While Ye Cangtian's speed was undoubtedly extraordinary, facing three Earth-tier experts simultaneously made it difficult for him to find opportunities to strike and kill.
As the fierce battle intensified and became white-hot, the expressions of Ferrar and the others grew increasingly grim.
With a three-to-one advantage, they had expected a crushing victory.
However, to their surprise, amidst the storm of attacks, Po Xiao not only held his ground without showing any flaws but even seemed to gain a slight upper hand.
It was important to note that even though Ferrar and the Fourth Elder were slightly weaker, Lou Zhu was a true peak Earth-tier expert.
Under such circumstances, Po Xiao's performance truly struck fear into the hearts of the three.
Even a sense of regret began to creep into their minds, feeling that they had been too hasty. If they had waited for more reinforcements, it would have been far more secure!
"Lou Zhu, Fourth Elder, stop playing around and use your full strength!"
At this moment, Ferrar could no longer contain himself and reminded them.
Although his status among the three was supreme, his strength was actually at the bottom.
If the battle continued indefinitely, it would be most disadvantageous for him. Who knew when Po Xiao might suddenly strike at him?
If he died, what would be the point of killing Po Xiao? How would he enjoy the life that came with power and status?
"Alright!"
Lou Zhu remained silent for a moment before nodding. He hadn't expected Po Xiao to be so troublesome.
In the current situation, he could only go all out.
As his voice fell, Lou Zhu and the Fourth Elder's figures flickered agilely, attacking while simultaneously beginning to set up a formation.
In a short period, the formation was completed. The auras of both men suddenly became significantly stronger, and their attack speed and power increased accordingly.
"Heh heh, it seems I'll have to get serious too."
Feeling the pressure brought by the opponents, Ye Cangtian sneered and swept his golden greatsword.
A move called "Sweep the Army" forced all three back several steps.
Simultaneously, Ye Cangtian's figure disappeared from his original position, reappearing moments later in front of the Fourth Elder.
The next instant, his right hand, holding the greatsword, descended like lightning with an overwhelmingly powerful aura.
Ah!
Facing the sudden "Sky-Shattering Slash," the Fourth Elder instantly cried out.
He had thought that Po Xiao's speed had reached its limit, but unexpectedly, the opponent still had reserves. Shocked, he swung his weapon with all his might to block.