Eternal Saber-Chapter 337 - 58: Slaying a Third Grade

Xu Ye watched as the Guard Army suffered heavy losses, their numbers dwindling, and he grew increasingly anxious.

The Young Master was already dead. If all the guards here were wiped out, reporting back would likely mean a death sentence he couldn’t escape.

Ye Yushi had fewer meridians cleared than he did, and his Inner Qi was slightly inferior, but his Swordsmanship was the most exquisite Xu Ye had ever seen in his life. His Sword Momentum was as dense as rain, extremely hard to defend against.

With this Sword Technique alone, Ye Yushi fought him to a standstill.

Wanting to subdue him in a short time was simply unrealistic.

Moreover, the two of them cooperated too well!

Over a hundred Guard Army members were being led around by them, played with thoroughly.

Strangely, that Chen Tang seemed unaffected by the flute sound?

What was going on?

Xu Ye saw clearly that nothing was stuffed into this person’s ears.

Could it be that the Sound Rhythm Law of the Jade Flute Fairy could selectively attack, sparing her man?

"This pair of scoundrels!"

The more Xu Ye thought about it, the angrier he became.

In his view, Chen Tang and Ye Yushi were definitely involved. Otherwise, how could they cooperate so seamlessly?

Seeing Ye Yushi rushing toward the remaining dozen or so guards, intending to use the flute sound to hold them in check, Xu Ye’s gaze swept over to Chen Tang, who was standing on the periphery, constantly shooting arrows.

Since he couldn’t kill the Jade Flute Fairy, he’d start by taking out this guy!

Xu Ye’s figure flickered, disappearing into the darkness, only to see a shadow rapidly approaching Chen Tang.

Ye Yushi noticed Xu Ye wasn’t pursuing him, realizing his intentions.

"Brother Chen, be careful!"

Ye Yushi chased in Xu Ye’s direction, shouting a warning.

"Too late!"

Xu Ye moved extremely fast, reaching right behind Chen Tang in the blink of an eye, his eyes cold as he swung his long sword upward towards Chen Tang from below!

Chen Tang had already sensed something amiss and, at the moment of Xu Ye’s attack, entered the Divine Illumination State, somersaulting forward.

Whoosh!

Sword Qi surged out, tearing a piece of Chen Tang’s clothing.

Xu Ye was too quick!

The difference in their Realms was two levels; as a Third Grade Martial Artist, with Inner Qi Release, the Sword Qi’s reinforcement greatly increased his attack range and lethality!

Even in the Divine Illumination State, Chen Tang almost got hit by the sword.

In a one-on-one fight, he might not withstand ten strikes! 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

This meant that even with a Divine Light Slash, Xu Ye could dodge it.

Even a top-notch Fourth Grade Martial Artist like Ghost Concealment could block a Fifth Grade Chen Tang’s Divine Light Slash.

Xu Ye, as a Third Grade Martial Artist with seven meridians clear, reacted even faster!

Seeing his strike miss, Xu Ye’s eyes flashed with surprise.

This guy indeed had some tricks.

The seemingly inevitable strike was evaded by him.

With his strike missing, Xu Ye’s steps didn’t stop, shadowing Chen Tang closely, preparing to unleash a second strike.

Buzz!

Just then, the sound of sword singing arose from behind, as Ye Yushi closed in.

It was as if a storm were brewing from behind; even though Ye Yushi’s Long Sword hadn’t reached, the Sword Qi emanating made Xu Ye feel immense pressure, his spine chilling.

If he struck a second blow, even if it could kill Chen Tang, he would suffer serious injuries, possibly even die on the spot!

For a Hermit, completing a mission often required readiness to trade one’s life.

But after all, he was an Upper Concealment; trading a life for a Fifth Grade Martial Artist’s life was too costly.

In a fleeting moment, Xu Ye’s Body Technique didn’t stop, and in the blink of an eye, he caught up with Chen Tang, striking his palm towards Chen Tang’s back!

The remaining dozen guards, seeing this scene, quickly converged in this direction.

Chen Tang’s expression tensed, a hint of fierceness flashing in his eyes.

If he continued to evade, he could.

He might even have a chance to kill all the guards and then turn back to join forces with Ye Yushi.

But by then, Xu Ye would most likely have escaped far away.

If Xu Ye was determined to leave, even if he and Ye Yushi joined forces, keeping him would be difficult.

A Hermit lurking in the shadows posed too much of a threat to them both!

It was better to exploit a flaw now, take a risk, and keep him here.

In an instant, Chen Tang made a decision, suddenly turning around and, in his Divine Illumination State, slightly retreating to control the distance between himself and Xu Ye as the latter’s palm struck forward.

At the same time, his bones crackled, his chest caved inward by an inch!

Just this inch caused Xu Ye’s palm to miss!

This was the result of Entering the Divine State—a meticulous, unobstructed insight and ultimate control over the distance between both parties!

Thus, a Grandmaster in the Divine Illumination Realm was powerful not only because of personal strength but due to comprehensive enhancement.

"Humph!"

Xu Ye sneered, a trace of ridicule on his face.

He was too naive, underestimating the strength of a Third Grade Martial Artist!

Holding his sword single-handedly, Xu Ye blocked Ye Yushi’s Sword Technique.

His other palm almost touched Chen Tang, as Inner Qi suddenly erupted, and a fierce Qi Force gushed from his palm, heavily stamping onto Chen Tang’s chest!

Though just an Inner Qi Release, striking from a distance, this Palm Power could shatter this guy’s internal organs!

Sizzle!

The Inner Qi instantly shredded Chen Tang’s clothes at his chest, a shallow palm print appearing on Chen Tang’s chest!

"Puh!"

Chen Tang spat blood.

Xu Ye frowned.

Something wasn’t right.

The palm print on Chen Tang’s chest was too shallow and recovered quickly!

Before he could react, Chen Tang’s hands were already on his wrist, and his elbow joint executed the Dragon Capturing Technique, power exploding instantly!

Crash!

"Ah!"

Xu Ye screamed.

The remaining guards, just rushing close, saw Xu Ye’s arm being snapped by Chen Tang, bone protrusions breaking through flesh and skin, a shocking sight!

In fact, Chen Tang had deliberately exploited a flaw earlier.

If Xu Ye’s palm had struck true, even with the Flood Dragon Armor, he wasn’t confident he could withstand it.

But with just a distant Palm Power, merely an Inner Qi gathered force, the Flood Dragon Armor could offset most of the damage.

More importantly, Chen Tang had to let Xu Ye’s Palm Power erupt to counter.

If this Inner Qi stayed in Xu Ye’s arm meridian, even utilizing the Dragon Capturing Technique, it wouldn’t succeed; it might even injure him with Qi.

Once Xu Ye struck a palm from afar and Inner Qi poured out, his left arm’s meridian was emptied, right when old force vanished and new force hadn’t emerged.

Chen Tang seized the joint of his arm and, in a flash, snapped it!

This unexpected turn of events completely caught Xu Ye off guard.

Suddenly suffering such a heavy blow, under intense pain, Xu Ye’s Sword Skill showed a moment of pause and panic.

Ye Yushi’s eyes gleamed, exploiting Xu Ye’s flaw, the sword body trembling, bursting forth a mass of sparkling light rain.

Swish, swish, swish!

Xu Ye’s left arm drooped, barely protecting his vital points, but several sword wounds appeared on his body, bleeding profusely.

Without thinking, he turned to flee.

Just then, an incredibly stunning blade light appeared before his eyes!

Normally, this strike would pose no threat to him.

But at the moment, gravely injured, his Body Technique reactions were greatly slowed, even though his mind wanted to dodge, his body lagged.

Slash!

Xu Ye suddenly felt a chill at his throat.

In the next moment, his whole body seemed to take flight, the world spinning, and before his consciousness faded, he vaguely saw a headless corpse, falling weakly to the ground.

Xu Ye, a Third Grade Upper Concealment, was slain on the spot by the combined forces of Chen Tang and Ye Yushi.