Chapter 744: Surrounded

Translator: Timothy_ Editor: GlobeGlotter

Seeing Vice Sect Leader Qi seemingly fly across a great distance, the onlookers gasped in excitement. His ability to traverse such a span clearly demonstrated considerable power. Reaching such heights in ancient martial arts required immense effort, with extensive gliding—as opposed to true flight—only achievable at the Great Heaven Tertiary stage.

The onlookers imagined the devastation should such a master unleash his fury on Ye Mo and Mu Xiaoyun.

Ye Mo merely sneered. He knew this wasn't true flight; the air restrictions present prevented even him from flying. Vice Sect Leader Qi was at most gliding, aided by the downward slope, making the distance appear more impressive. Even so, his gliding was inferior to Ye Mo's own wind control.

Meanwhile, Qi Kai raged, regretting his failure to attack immediately, resulting in Yuan Chong's death. His fury burned intensely.

After gliding to the stage, he quickly composed himself, recognizing his opponent's exceptional strength. Without engaging, Qi Kai knew he faced an equal, if not superior, foe.

Yuan Chong's death was irreversible; eliminating this young man was paramount.

Ye Mo ignored Qi Kai. Though strong, he was not the most formidable opponent Ye Mo had faced, notably weaker than the three masters encountered at Hang Shui. Anticipating a significant conflict and a possible onslaught, he worried less about the Great Heaven masters than about Mu Xiaoyun's safety.

Without Mu Xiaoyun, he could unleash his full power; her presence necessitated protecting her, restricting his capabilities.

Ye Mo puzzled over Mu Xiaoyun's stagnation at stage three after four years of cultivation. Her talent should have placed her at least at stage five or six. He wanted to send her away, but suspected hidden forces, including the Hang Shui assailant, would intervene.

Elder Jin, witnessing Vice Sect Leader Qi's arrival, positioned himself to prevent Ye Mo's escape.

Qi Kai, once on the stage, remained calm, forgoing an immediate attack. He stared intently at Ye Mo.

"Even if Mu Xiaoyun is your woman, you could have simply taken her away. Why kill a Taiyi Sect core disciple?" Qi Kai coldly questioned.

Ye Mo was surprised by the Vice Sect Leader's composure, expecting an immediate attack. Seeking revenge against Taiyi, he wouldn't engage in pleasantries but needed to justify his actions.

He produced a shield-shaped jade card and crushed it into dust.

Qi Kai's face turned pale.

Seeing Qi Kai's continued cold stare, Ye Mo noted his composure. He pulled Mu Xiaoyun behind him, and coldly stated, "Years ago, Yuan Chong and another went to Ning Hai and nearly killed a woman, causing her to lose a year of her memories."

Qi Kai's expression shifted, as if a memory surfaced.

Ye Mo continued, "That woman was my wife. I swore to annihilate anyone who harmed her."

Qi Kai's face dramatically changed, and after a pause, asked, "You made that necklace she wore? It saved her life."

Ye Mo sneered, "Your knowledge suggests you were the accomplice in Ning Hai. That necklace was a magical artifact of my creation; without it, she would be dead."

Qi Kai inhaled deeply. Initially less fearful, knowing Ye Mo's creation of the necklace revealed the extent of his power. He had feared this revenge, and now it arrived.

As a Great Heaven master and vice sect leader, Qi Kai possessed extensive knowledge. Aware of a cultivation method far surpassing ancient martial arts, though now lost to time, he suspected Ye Mo might practice it.

Killing Ye Mo was essential. If Ye Mo escaped, the Taiyi Sect would be destroyed. This was no longer revenge; it was survival.

Qi Kai doubted he could contain Ye Mo, fearing his escape. He knew that a combined force of all Taiyi masters, along with those from other sects, might be necessary for his demise.

Meanwhile, Ye Mo sought a safe place to conceal Mu Xiaoyun and begin his onslaught.

"Xiaoyun, let's go," Ye Mo declared, wanting to leave the stage.

"Hahaha! You overestimate the hidden sects if you believe you can come and go as you please!"

A wiry old man landed on the stage.

"It's Qian Kun Sect's Ling Wushui," someone whispered.

Ye Mo instantly recognized him as far stronger than Qi Kai, a lurking shadow, now revealed as a Great Heaven Peak master.

"I know! The one who killed Elders Ming and Wei Wu at Hang Shui City—a young man and woman—it was them!" Elder Jin shouted.

Ling Wushui, observing Ye Mo and Mu Xiaoyun, nodded, "Indeed. They even blamed the Forgery Hall—quite the character, aren't you?"

More masters arrived, including those from the Forgery Hall and the Gemini Sword Sect.

Qi Youxin of the Gemini Sword Sect glared at Ye Mo, his son's killer.

Ye Mo told Mu Xiaoyun, "Xiaoyun, I'm about to start a massacre. Stay close."

"En," Mu Xiaoyun nodded.

Ye Mo squeezed her hand. "Xiaoyun, don't worry. I was secluded for four years cultivating, so don't fret."

Then, Ye Mo declared, "I, Ye Mo, have a feud with the Taiyi Sect. I'm here for revenge. Irrelevant individuals, move aside. Anyone remaining will become my enemy. Following this battle, I will visit your sects."

Many retreated, not from belief in Ye Mo's victory, but from disinterest in the conflict.

Ling Wushui laughed coldly. "We shall see if you visit our sects. I am Qian Kun Sect's great elder, Ling Wushui. Remember to visit after you die. Taiyi and Ci Hang Jing Mosque's Great Heaven masters are also present."

Laughter erupted. Escaping so many masters seemed impossible.

A sharp laugh followed, "Ye Mo, it's you—finally caught!"