Chapter 537: Slaying

"Yin Ming Si Jiang." In the void, the San Yan Shao Nian's tone was filled with surprise as he stared in shock at the two black-clothed figures in front of Ye Chen.

With his level of insight, he could naturally tell that these were two Yin Ming Si Jiang, both at the Quasi-Heaven Realm. What shocked him even more was that Ye Chen, a cultivator at the Spirit Void Realm, actually had such powerful trump cards.

Kill!

While the San Yan Shao Nian was still reeling in surprise, an icy command came from across the way.

Immediately, Lei Yan and Feng Yi, the two motionless Yin Ming Si Jiang, sprang into action. They didn't use any fancy moves; they charged straight ahead, relying purely on their fists in a straightforward and decisive assault.

The San Yan Shao Nian snorted coldly and struck back, unleashing a surging sea of blood and killing intent that engulfed Lei Yan and Feng Yi.

But in the next moment, Lei Yan and Feng Yi burst out of it. The San Yan Shao Nian's sea of blood seemed to have no effect on them at all.

Bang!

Lei Yan, leading the charge, struck the San Yan Shao Nian with a palm, sending him staggering back with a muffled groan.

Boom!

Then Feng Yi arrived, landing a punch that sent the San Yan Shao Nian, who hadn't yet steadied himself, flying through the air.

"Excellent work," Ye Chen clapped and cheered.

This was his first time truly deploying the Yin Ming Si Jiang in battle, and their combat prowess delighted him. Even the formidable San Yan Shao Nian was forced to retreat under their assault. Such trump cards were truly overwhelming.

Bang! Boom! Clang!

Across the way, the San Yan Shao Nian was becoming increasingly disheveled. Once given an order, the Yin Ming Si Jiang would attack relentlessly until their target was dead.

These beings were refined from corpses, so they felt no pain and never dodged; they only knew endless offense. As mindless killing machines, they left even the San Yan Shao Nian in a sorry state.

For a time, the San Yan Shao Nian was beaten so badly he could barely fight back.

Though he knew they were Yin Ming Si Jiang, he had no idea where their weaknesses lay. Despite his array of terrifying divine abilities, he couldn't withstand the frenzied barrage from the two Quasi-Heaven Realm Yin Ming Si Jiang.

Next!

Ye Chen made his move, handing the Ba Long Dao to Lei Yan and the Da Shen Bian to Feng Yi.

Armed with powerful weapons, their attacks would likely have even greater impact than bare fists.

His decision proved correct once again. Already at a disadvantage, the San Yan Shao Nian was forced to retreat further, unwilling to clash directly with Lei Yan and Feng Yi—especially the Da Shen Bian, which had already given him a painful lesson, so he dared not meet it head-on.

"Finish him off," Ye Chen issued a second command, then shifted his gaze outside, his brows furrowing deeply.

Things were going well on his end, but Gu San Tong's situation outside was dire.

The Xue Fa Qing Nian and the Yao Yi Nv Zi were far superior in strength to the San Yan Shao Nian here. The Xue Fa Qing Nian was even a step above Gu San Tong, while the Yao Yi Nv Zi's power was on par with his.

Faced with two against one, Gu San Tong was being pushed back steadily, his body covered in bloody gashes, his entire form on the verge of collapse.

"I need to hurry," Ye Chen quickly withdrew his gaze, activating his Mo Dao and manifesting his Dao body, along with the Immortal Fire Dao Body and the Heavenly Thunder Dao Body.

"Mo Dao... One Breath Three Purities..." The San Yan Shao Nian's eyes bulged in astonishment.

"Attack!" Ye Chen roared, forming a Yin-Yang Taiji Array with his Immortal Fire Dao Body and One Breath Three Purities Dao Body, while the Three Purities Demon-Suppressing Array activated. Together with the two Quasi-Heaven Realm Yin Ming Si Jiang, they closed in from all sides.

Puff! Puff!

The San Yan Shao Nian couldn't hold them off, ending up as battered and miserable as Gu San Tong outside. Despite his utmost caution, he was still severely wounded by the Da Shen Bian several times, coming perilously close to being cleaved in two by Lei Yan's blade.

At this rate, the San Yan Shao Nian's defeat was only a matter of time.

However, Ye Chen decided to lend a hand to Lei Yan and Feng Yi, fearing that Gu San Tong wouldn't last much longer outside.

With that in mind, he summoned the Da Luo Shen Ding.

Buzz!

As soon as the divine cauldron appeared, the entire void trembled. It was massive and ancient, exuding a simple yet profound aura as it breathed in essence energy and released golden mist. Strands of it cascaded down like a golden waterfall, with Escaping Armor Heavenly Characters orbiting it and rearranging themselves, while faint heavenly sounds of the Great Dao echoed subtly.

Suppress him!

Ye Chen shouted sharply, acting with decisive speed. The Da Luo Shen Ding expanded instantly, descending from the sky and bearing down on the San Yan Shao Nian with a pressure of over ten thousand catties.

Puff!

The San Yan Shao Nian staggered under the cauldron's weight, his eyes filled with shock as he looked up in disbelief at the now enormous Da Luo Shen Ding. He exclaimed, "Da Luo Shen Iron?"

Pinned in place, he was vulnerable in that instant, and Feng Yi pounced, landing a solid whip strike on him.

Ah!

The San Yan Shao Nian cried out in pain, his mind buzzing as blood flowed from his seven orifices.

Buzz!

At that moment, Lei Yan swung the Ba Long Dao high into the air, its ten-zhang blade glow piercing the dark void, dazzling with golden light and radiant splendor.

"No... no... no..." Seeing the descending golden blade, the San Yan Shao Nian was filled with terror, knowing that a direct hit would mean his end.

But it was too late. The dizziness in his mind and the suppression from the Da Luo Shen Ding slowed his movements just enough.

That split second was all it took—he had no chance to block Lei Yan's devastating overhead strike.

Puff!

Blood sprayed everywhere, staining the void. No matter how the San Yan Shao Nian roared, it was futile; he was split in two by Lei Yan's blade, his soul utterly obliterated into nothingness.

"What a waste," Ye Chen muttered with regret as the San Yan Shao Nian was slain.

He had originally wanted the San Yan Shao Nian's body, but with Gu San Tong struggling outside, he couldn't afford the time. After weighing his options, Ye Chen chose to eliminate him outright.

"In your next life, don't act so arrogantly," Ye Chen stepped forward, collected the San Yan Shao Nian's storage bag, and then turned his attention outside.

He didn't attack immediately, instead waiting for the perfect moment to strike the Xue Fa Qing Nian and Yao Yi Nv Zi hard. Their focus was entirely on Gu San Tong, making this an ideal opportunity for a surprise attack with devastating results.

Puff!

Outside, blood splattered as Gu San Tong took another hit, his back slashed open by the Yao Yi Nv Zi's sword, exposing his spine in a deep gash.

Puff!

The Xue Fa Qing Nian's sword pierced Gu San Tong's chest like a divine ray.

Get back!

Gu San Tong roared in anger, unleashing two palms that repelled the Xue Fa Qing Nian and Yao Yi Nv Zi. His own condition was wretched, every wound emitting a black glow that prevented them from healing.

"Gu San Tong, do you still plan to resist?" The Xue Fa Qing Nian didn't press the attack, instead watching him mockingly.

"I'll take you down with me, even in death."

"As if you're worthy?" The Yao Yi Nv Zi flashed a seductive smile, gazing at Gu San Tong with a sly look.

"Then I wonder, with me added in, are we worthy?" No sooner had the Yao Yi Nv Zi spoken than Ye Chen stepped out of the void.