"So you people intend to rob by force now!"
Seeing the members of the Rune Sacred Land begin their attack, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm instantly became enraged.
Boom…
Although it was currently digging the soul crystal vein underground, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm attacked immediately. A golden fist punched up from beneath the earth.
The strike unleashed by the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm contained an extremely profound understanding of Spatial Laws.
In the next moment, it transformed into an enormous golden fist that appeared above the heads of those Rune Sacred Land members, resembling a golden divine mountain rumbling downward to suppress them.
The Rune Sacred Land disciples were startled, having witnessed the golden fist emerging from underground. But before they could even react, this golden fist suddenly appeared directly above them, descending from above, its position erratic and unpredictable.
Boom, boom, boom…
Many of the Rune Sacred Land members immediately tossed out talisman after talisman. These talismans erupted with powerful energies, collectively blocking the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's massive golden fist.
"So you have some skill, no wonder you dare to defy our Rune Sacred Land to our faces. However, with your level of strength, it's still insufficient to provoke us. Cease your mining of this vein immediately," the middle-aged man leading the Rune Sacred Land group said slowly, his expression darkening as he watched Ye Yunfei and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm successively counter their attacks, both displaying formidable combat prowess.
As soon as the words left his mouth, a golden brush appeared in his hand. Its tip danced rapidly through the void in front of him.
"Be careful! This fellow's talisman mastery has actually reached the realm of Drawing Talismans in the Void. He is not an opponent to be underestimated," Hun Lao immediately warned Ye Yunfei upon seeing this.
The next moment, a golden talisman formation appeared in the void. It continuously lengthened, seemingly transforming into a golden chain that coiled toward Hu Miao and Huang Shang, who were still digging the soul crystal vein underground.
"Be careful! Talismans drawn in the void are generally very powerful," Hun Lao called out again.
Hu Miao, who was mining the soul crystals, reacted with extreme speed. Her nine fox tails instantly fanned out, and illusory mist permeated the air as she tried to block the talisman chain.
But that talisman seemed to possess sentience, piercing through the illusory mist and continuing its assault while simultaneously spewing a massive amount of golden flames, like a fire dragon spitting out fiery breath.
"The power of this talisman is this strong!" Hu Miao exclaimed in shock.
"I'll block it. My Deity Corpses aren't afraid of fire," Huang Shang shouted lightly from beside her. Three Deity Corpses abruptly materialized, shielding Hu Miao.
The next moment, the golden fire dragon formed by the talisman directly entwined the three Deity Corpses.
However, as the talisman landed on the corpses, it instantly ignited, releasing black smoke that corroded everything.
"The incineration power of this talisman is so fierce! It even set my Deity Corpses on fire!" Huang Shang was also startled.
Thus, within the span of a single move, Hu Miao was forced back by the talisman chain, and Huang Shang's three Deity Corpses were also driven into a retreat.
"Hmph, with your level of strength, you dare to challenge our Rune Sacred Land," the middle-aged man sneered with a smug twist to his lips.
A cold glint flashed in Ye Yunfei's eyes as he swept his sword forward. With a puff sound, he directly extinguished that golden talisman.
"Such a high level of swordsmanship!" Seeing this, the middle-aged man's expression shifted slightly.
"All of you, get lost. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite," Ye Yunfei said coldly.
Although Ye Yunfei didn't want to incur the Rune Sacred Land's enmity, their relentless provocation was beginning to wear on his patience.
Boom…
While speaking, Ye Yunfei swung his sword again, executing the Ten Thousand Swords Return To One technique and sending forth a thick sword ray.
Boom, boom…
Over a dozen Rune Sacred Land members tossed out talismans together. Talisman after talisman exploded continuously, releasing powerful energies that blasted toward Ye Yunfei.
But that thick sword ray swept forward and directly extinguished all dozen-plus talismans.
"Seems swordsmanship is quite effective against these talismans," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm observed, overjoyed.
"It's partly because sword techniques emphasize sharpness and penetrative power, and partly because the quality of their talismans is lacking. If you encountered truly high-grade talismans, their power would be terrifying," Hun Lao explained.
"I never expected your swordsmanship to be this formidable!" Seeing the sword ray unleashed by Ye Yunfei, the Rune Sacred Land's middle-aged man's expression grew solemn. He realized the strength of this young man before him somewhat exceeded his expectations.
"Focus on digging the soul crystal vein. I'll deal with them. We don't have any life-or-death grudge with these Rune Sacred Land people yet, so I don't plan to kill anyone here," Ye Yunfei sent a Sound Transmission to the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, Hu Miao, and Huang Shang.
While speaking, Ye Yunfei swept his longsword forth again, launching several thick sword rays one after another, slashing toward the Rune Sacred Land group.
Seeing Ye Yunfei launch another attack, the middle-aged man stepped forward, swiftly wielding the golden brush in his hand as he continuously traced figures in the void before him. Then, talismans branded into the void before him materialized one after another.
Next, these talismans erupted with powerful energy auras, whistling as they blasted toward Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei watched the golden talismans roaring toward him, sensing the formidable energy contained within them, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly. The path of talismans was truly wondrous and infinite—merely using a brush to draw so many potent talismans. However, Ye Yunfei's swordsmanship was too high. Several successive sword strokes shattered the talismans drawn by the middle-aged man. Thick sword rays clashed against the golden talismans, setting off terrifying energy explosions.
"Damn it, to actually encounter a swordsman of such high caliber! Although the talisman path of our Rune Sacred Land is wondrous and infinite, the penetrating power of a swordsman's strikes can often counteract our talismans to a certain extent," the middle-aged man recalled some ancient legends of the Rune Sacred Land. The talismans crafted by the Sacred Land might be susceptible to suppression when encountering swordsmen. However, the powerful experts of the Rune Sacred Land had long ago researched special talismans specifically designed to deal with swordsmen.
"Sword-Breaking Talisman!" the middle-aged man gave a light shout. He then raised the golden brush in his hand and began rapidly tracing in the void before him again. He quickly drew another golden talisman, within which a tiny golden sword could be seen.
"Use a sword to break a sword!" The middle-aged man pointed a finger. That golden talisman continuously enlarged, and the tiny golden sword within it broke free from the talisman and shot forward with a whistle.
Ye Yunfei raised his longsword and hacked it forward.
The next moment, with a clang, the thick sword ray from Ye Yunfei's strike collided with the tiny golden sword.
With a boom, the terrifying collision energy instantly shattered that small area of space. However, the space in this world seemed to possess exceptionally strong self-repair abilities. In less than two breaths, it had already mended itself. The tiny golden sword and Ye Yunfei's sword stroke were evenly matched.
"This fellow's talisman level is genuinely a bit frightening. It seems you've encountered a real expert," Hun Lao couldn't help but sigh.
"Relax, I can handle him. It's just that I don't wish to inflict injuries for now. However, I must admit his talisman skills are truly impressive," Ye Yunfei replied with a smile.
"Kid, let's go again!" The middle-aged man stepped forward once more and brandished his golden brush again, beginning to draw.
"Seems this fellow intends to be persistent," Ye Yunfei's face darkened.
Immediately, Ye Yunfei stirred his mind and activated the Mind Reading Art, beginning to interfere with the middle-aged man.
"What's going on? Why have so many strange thoughts and ideas suddenly sprung to my mind?" The middle-aged man's expression suddenly changed slightly.
The path of talismans particularly emphasized focused concentration. When drawing a talisman, one must pour their intent into the brush in hand. The more unified the intent, the stronger the power of the drawn talisman. Therefore, a talisman master is very susceptible to disturbance while drawing.
Now, disturbed by Ye Yunfei's Mind Reading Art, the middle-aged man immediately began to feel agitated and unfocused.
Boom…
Ye Yunfei hacked his sword forward.
The middle-aged man had no choice but to cease drawing and retreat several steps.
"You brat, your Soul Arts can actually disturb my mind!" The middle-aged man exclaimed in both shock and fury.
"Good news! We're almost finished digging this soul crystal vein!" The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm suddenly sent a Sound Transmission to Ye Yunfei.
Right at this moment, a chilling sword intent suddenly pierced through the air.
Ye Yunfei turned his head and saw a familiar figure.
Sima Ziyang had appeared not far away at some unknown time and was now soaring through the air, raising his sword to strike.
Behind him followed several Blade Realm experts, advancing with large strides, watching with predatory eyes.
Ye Yunfei swung his sword, blocking Sima Ziyang's attack.
"This fellow's blade path seems to have improved dramatically," Hun Lao sensed the blade technique unleashed by Sima Ziyang and immediately remarked.
"Indeed, it has strengthened considerably," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Surnamed Ye brat, our account should be settled today," Sima Ziyang declared, sword in hand, the blade emanating a piercing, bone-chilling cold energy.