Watching the large hand grabbed out by the Acupoint Opening Realm expert, Ye Yunfei gave a thought, and the Heavenly Soul Sword slashed out.
Ziiip!
In the next instant, the Heavenly Soul Sword directly appeared within the Soul Sea of that Acupoint Opening Realm expert, striking towards his Soul Body.
Although the Heavenly Soul Sword had already achieved materialization, it was still, in essence, formed from highly condensed Soul Power, allowing it to ignore the defenses of the physical body and spiritual energy!
"What is this thing!"
The speed of the Heavenly Soul Sword was too fast. The Acupoint Opening Realm expert only felt a swift streak of light rush into his Soul Sea, emanating a dangerous aura as it targeted his Soul Body.
In this frantic moment, the Acupoint Opening Realm expert desperately mobilized all his Soul Power to block against that streak of light.
Boom...
Immense, surging waves of Soul Force Energy crashed towards the Heavenly Soul Sword.
However, after achieving true Soul Force Materialization, the power of the Heavenly Soul Sword was simply too great.
Ziiip!
Piercing through the numerous layers of Soul Power, the Heavenly Soul Sword struck the Soul Body of this Acupoint Opening Realm expert.
"Ahhh!"
The Acupoint Opening Realm expert let out a miserable scream as if struck by lightning, his body sent flying backwards.
"What's going on?"
The other four Acupoint Opening Realm experts were all greatly shocked.
"Wu Qian, what happened? How are you injured?"
A Acupoint Opening Realm expert asked.
"Everyone, be careful! This kid's Soul Force Martial Arts are extremely bizarre!"
The injured Acupoint Opening Realm expert barely managed to steady himself, with blood flowing from his mouth and nose, casting a wary gaze towards Ye Yunfei as he spoke.
"We should all possess soul-type treasures, everyone protect your own Soul Bodies! Let's attack together!"
After a moment's thought, another Acupoint Opening Realm expert shouted loudly.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
The five Acupoint Opening Realm experts moved simultaneously, charging towards Ye Yunfei.
With a thought from Ye Yunfei, the Heavenly Soul Sword shot out once again.
Ziiip!
The speed of the Heavenly Soul Sword was too swift. By the time the five Acupoint Opening Realm experts detected it, it had already invaded their Soul Seas.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Soul force treasures manifested within the Soul Seas of the five Acupoint Opening Realm experts, blocking the Heavenly Soul Sword. A series of crisp sounds rang out one after another like a string of firecrackers.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Ye Yunfei controlled the Heavenly Soul Sword with his thoughts, attacking the Soul Bodies of these five Acupoint Opening Realm experts non-stop.
The five Acupoint Opening Realm experts poured their full effort into driving their soul-type treasures for defense, creating constant clanging sounds within their Soul Seas.
The Heavenly Soul Sword was too fast; they couldn't see its movement trajectory at all. They could only mobilize all their Soul Force Energy, desperately driving the treasures within their Soul Seas to protect their Soul Bodies tightly.
"What kind of Soul Force Martial Arts is this? How can it be so terrifying?"
The five Acupoint Opening Realm experts were pale-faced and sweating profusely. Their entire attention was focused on their Soul Seas, not daring to be distracted in the slightest.
Especially the one whose Soul Body was already wounded—his body began to sway unsteadily, clearly on the verge of collapsing.
Meanwhile, Ye Yunfei stood with his hands clasped behind his back, a cold gaze fixed on the five Acupoint Opening Realm experts, appearing utterly calm and composed.
An attack of this level was still not the maximum power of the Heavenly Soul Sword!
"Let's test the Heavenly Soul Sword's potency in attacking the physical body," Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
The Heavenly Soul Sword, having undergone Soul Force Materialization, could not only attack the Soul Body but also any tangible substance, including the physical body!
The next moment.
Ye Yunfei's gaze fell upon the Acupoint Opening Realm expert whose Soul Body had just been wounded.
"Ye Yunfei, what do you think you're doing!"
That Acupoint Opening Realm expert met Ye Yunfei's cold gaze, and a sinking feeling arose in his heart, accompanied by a sense of foreboding.
Pfft!
A small sword abruptly appeared at his shoulder and slashed fiercely, severing his entire right arm. Blood gushed forth from the stump.
"Ahhh!"
This Acupoint Opening Realm expert shrieked in pain, his figure rapidly retreating before turning to flee.
He no longer possessed the slightest shred of courage to face Ye Yunfei!
The other four Acupoint Opening Realm experts were also alarmed, their figures retreating repeatedly.
"Do you think you can escape?"
Ye Yunfei sneered.
Pfft!
The Acupoint Opening Realm expert who was fleeing frantically suddenly shuddered, and then his entire left arm also flew off.
"Ahhh!"
Screaming, that Acupoint Opening Realm expert fled even faster.
Ziiip!
The Heavenly Soul Sword appeared once more, aiming straight for his heart.
"Don't kill me!"
Caught in a panic-filled escape, the Acupoint Opening Realm expert was caught off guard and actually failed to dodge, crying out in terror and pleading for mercy.
Pfft!
The Heavenly Soul Sword pierced through his body, emerging bloody from his chest.
"No! Ye Yunfei, you actually killed me..."
The Acupoint Opening Realm expert's body stiffened as he uttered this low roar filled with terror.
The Heavenly Soul Sword had pierced his heart!
Then, the vitality in that Acupoint Opening Realm expert's gaze gradually faded away, his body softening as it slumped downwards, his face full of unwillingness.
"Although this fellow only managed to open four Vital Acupoints within his body, making him a weaker fighter among those of the same realm, he was still an authentic Acupoint Opening Realm expert. For the Heavenly Soul Sword to be able to kill him, its power is quite decent."
A faint smile appeared on Ye Yunfei's face.
Then, Ye Yunfei's cold gaze turned towards the remaining four Acupoint Opening Realm experts.
"Damn it, we are no match for him! Retreat! Let's inform Ximen Yi and the others!"
The four Acupoint Opening Realm experts glanced at one another, their figures simultaneously retreating in a flash before turning and dashing into the distance.
"You were all so vocal earlier about capturing me, weren't you? Why are you running now?"
Ye Yunfei's figure flickered as he gave chase.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The Heavenly Soul Sword slashed out, simultaneously invading the Soul Seas of these four Acupoint Opening Realm experts. Immediately, another series of sharp collision sounds echoed within their Soul Seas, like exploding firecrackers.
The bodies of these four Acupoint Opening Realm experts began to sway and stagger, but they didn't dare to pause for even a second, fleeing with all their might into the distance.
Each held a Message Jade Slip, constantly sending out messages calling for reinforcements.
"You won't get away. I'll kill you all, one by one."
Like a ghost, Ye Yunfei glided behind them, his voice ethereal and elusive as it entered the ears of the five Acupoint Opening Realm experts. [Translator's Note: Narrator switches from 'four' to 'five' here, mirroring an error likely in the source text—original mentions 'five' pursuers despite having killed one, keeping as is.]
Ziiip!
Suddenly, the Heavenly Soul Sword appeared behind the back of one of the Acupoint Opening Realm experts, striking towards his heart.
"Ye Yunfei, I'll fight you to the death!"
This Acupoint Opening Realm expert had opened six Vital Acupoints within his body, possessing much greater spiritual energy strength and soul power compared to the previous one.
Therefore, at this critical juncture, he actually managed to vaguely detect the Heavenly Soul Sword. Whirling around, he punched towards the Heavenly Soul Sword.
With a thought from Ye Yunfei, the Heavenly Soul Sword directly evaded the expert's fist, appearing behind his head and striking towards his skull.
Boom...
That Acupoint Opening Realm expert turned once more, his fist blasting towards the Heavenly Soul Sword.
Ziiip...
The Heavenly Soul Sword shifted direction again, instantly arriving behind him, striking once more towards his heart.
"Damn it!"
The Acupoint Opening Realm expert turned yet again, pulling out a long spear to strike at the Heavenly Soul Sword.
But the Heavenly Soul Sword's speed was too fast. It changed direction once more, appearing behind him again at a terrifying speed.
Over the next moments, the Heavenly Soul Sword changed direction more than a dozen times in succession.
This Acupoint Opening Realm expert could only vaguely grasp the faint, almost imperceptible movement trajectory of the Heavenly Soul Sword. Relying on instinct, he gripped his spear, desperately shifting his form at the greatest possible speed in an attempt to block.
Throughout the entire process, he dared not be the slightest bit lax; otherwise, the Heavenly Soul Sword would pierce his skull or his heart!
But the speed of the Heavenly Soul Sword was dreadful. The spear in his hand simply couldn't make contact even once.
All the while, Ye Yunfei stood not too far away, hands clasped behind his back, a cold gaze fixed upon this Acupoint Opening Realm expert.
"Ahhh!"
Very quickly, this Acupoint Opening Realm expert began to crumble, letting out a maddened howl.
Ah!
The Heavenly Soul Sword suddenly invaded his Soul Sea, and taking advantage of his emotional collapse and diverted attention, struck his Soul Body.
Screaming, the Acupoint Opening Realm expert was sent flying backwards.
Pfft!
The Heavenly Soul Sword gave chase, piercing through his body and puncturing his heart.
Another Acupoint Opening Realm expert had fallen!
"Your turn."
Ye Yunfei employed his Spatial Teleportation Technique and with a few flashes, closed the distance with the other three Acupoint Opening Realm experts who were desperately fleeing.
Having witnessed Ye Yunfei kill two in a row, these three Acupoint Opening Realm experts were petrified with fear and did not dare to stop for even a moment, fleeing with all their strength.