78: Chapter 78 Reinforcements

The Second Elder naturally understood Ye Qingtian's meaning; this was to preserve the last hope of the Ye family. But seeing the Clan Chief covered in blood, how could he leave?

Just as Lin Batian's giant blade was about to strike Ye Qingtian...

A whistling sound pierced through the battlefield!

A streak of green sword light, fast as lightning, arrived first despite being launched later, striking the side of Lin Batian's giant blade!

Clang!

A deafening metallic ring resounded!

Lin Batian felt a massive force travel through the blade, causing his webbing to throb violently. That sure-kill strike was forcibly knocked aside, deviating from its path and slamming into the empty ground beside Ye Qingtian!

"Who is it?!"

Startled and enraged, Lin Batian whipped his head toward the direction of the sword light. His face instantly darkened as he gritted out two words: "Chen... Xuan!"

Not far away, Chen Xuan, the head of the Chen family, drifted to the ground, holding a longsword flowing with green light.

He had a refined appearance, but his body radiated the powerful aura of the Ningyuan Realm Second Stage Late Stage!

Behind him, Chen Xue, several Chen family Elders, and elite disciples followed closely. They quickly joined the fray, blocking the offensive of the Lin family and Black Cloud Stronghold, instantly relieving the pressure on the Ye family!

"Brother Ye, it seems I haven't arrived too late."

Chen Xuan glanced at the blood-soaked Ye Qingtian and let out a hearty laugh.

Ye Qingtian endured the sharp pain in his chest. Seeing Chen Xuan leading his people to help, his heart was filled with mixed emotions. He forced a smile and gasped for breath: "I'm... not dead yet! Brother Chen, I will remember this favor!"

Seeing the powerful reinforcements arrive, the Ye family's morale, which had hit rock bottom, instantly surged!

"It's Clan Chief Chen!"

"The Chen family has come to help us!"

"Kill! Fight it out with these bastards!"

Seeing hope in a desperate situation, the Ye family disciples erupted with incredible combat power, actually managing to hold back the coalition's offensive for a moment!

On the other hand, the expressions of the Lin family and Black Cloud Stronghold changed drastically. Lin Batian and Yan She, in particular, had terrifyingly dark gazes.

They had calculated everything, but they hadn't expected the Chen family, which had always remained neutral, to choose to stand with the Ye family at this critical moment!

"Chen Xuan!"

Lin Batian stared at Chen Xuan, his voice icy. "The grudge between my Lin family and the Ye family—what does it have to do with your Chen family?

I advise you not to meddle in others' business, lest you draw fire upon yourself!"

Though his tone was tough, there was a trace of wariness deep in his eyes as he looked at Chen Xuan.

His cultivation and Ye Qingtian's were on par, both at the Ningyuan Realm Second Stage Early Stage, but Chen Xuan was already at the Ningyuan Realm Second Stage Late Stage!

Furthermore, the Chen family's "Three Joys Sword Technique" was unpredictable and incredibly powerful, being a top-tier Yellow Rank Martial Skill. If they truly fought, he knew his chances of winning weren't high.

Hearing this, Chen Xuan smiled indifferently and flicked his longsword into a flourish. "Lin Batian, the Ye and Chen families are closely linked and support each other. How can you call this meddling?

On the contrary, for your own selfish gain, you've colluded with notorious bandits like the Black Cloud Stronghold. It's no different from seeking a tiger's skin!

Aren't you afraid that afterward, the Black Cloud Stronghold will turn on you and swallow your Lin family whole?"

These words were powerful and resonant. Not only did they point out the despicableness of Lin Batian's actions, but they also contained a hidden intent to drive a wedge between them, causing Yan She's expression to instantly turn ugly.

Lin Batian, poked in his sore spot, became enraged from shame: "Humph! Glib-tongued!

Chen Xuan, since you insist on wading into this muddy water, don't blame me for being ruthless!

Today, I'll deal with your Chen family as well!"

Despite his words, he exchanged a glance with Yan She, and their offensive involuntarily slowed down.

The Chen family's entry had completely broken the balance of power!

The battle of extermination that was originally a sure thing now had variables!

On the battlefield, the situation reversed instantly. The Ye family's side was greatly encouraged, barely managing to withstand the coalition's fierce attack and even beginning localized counterattacks.

Meanwhile, Lin Batian and Yan She were pinned down by Chen Xuan and the barely-supporting Ye Qingtian, no longer daring to be as reckless as before.

The entire battle fell into a state of stalemate.

High in the air, the duel between the four Ningyuan Realm experts reached a fever pitch.

Ye Qingtian endured the sharp pain in his right chest, pushing his Ningyuan Realm Second Stage cultivation to the limit as he tangled with Yan She.

Although his cultivation was slightly higher than Yan She's, his strength was greatly reduced due to his heavy injuries. He could only rely on his stubborn will to barely hold on, fighting Yan She to a draw; for the moment, neither could overcome the other.

The other side of the battle was entirely different.

Chen Xuan's figure was ethereal, the green-lit longsword in his hand turning into a sky full of sword shadows!

His cultivation was already two minor Realms higher than Lin Batian's, and his sword techniques were even more exquisite. He held the complete upper hand!

Lin Batian swung his door-sized giant blade with wide, heavy strokes, but before Chen Xuan's sword momentum, he appeared quite clumsy. He could only defend passively, forced back repeatedly while roaring in frustration, yet he was helpless.

If not for his solid Foundation, he would have likely been defeated already.

But even so, he only had the power to parry and no strength to strike back; defeat was only a matter of time.

The battlefield below was even more tragic.

Elders and deacons of the Ye and Chen families were locked in a chaotic fight with the leaders of Black Cloud Stronghold and experts of the Lin family. Sword Qi crisscrossed, blade light flashed, and people constantly fell wounded, blood staining the Ye family courtyard red.

As for the disciples with lower cultivation, the casualties were even heavier. Every moment, someone lost their life amidst constant wails and battle cries.

Chen Xue held her longsword, weaving through the chaotic battle.

Her sword technique was agile and her movements light. Her Qi Gathering Seventh Level Peak cultivation allowed her to handle ordinary bandits and Lin family disciples with ease. Amidst the flashing sword light, several enemies had already fallen by her blade.

However, her gaze anxiously scanned the surroundings from time to time, seemingly looking for something, her heart filled with doubt: "Not here? At such an important moment, where did he go?"

Since the day of the City Lord's birthday banquet, the figure of that youth would always cross her mind, intentionally or otherwise.

But now that the Ye family was in imminent danger, she still hadn't seen that figure, making her feel restless.

Just as she was momentarily distracted.

Whoosh!

A blade wind carrying cold killing intent attacked from behind her!

Chen Xue's reactions were sharp. She instinctively used a movement technique, sliding violently toward the front-side!

The blade edge grazed half an inch past her ribs, slicing a hole in her pale yellow dress!

"Who?!"

Startled and angry, Chen Xue quickly turned around, holding her longsword across her chest as she looked coldly at the attacker.

She saw Lin Feng holding a blade, standing not far away with a twisted expression, his eyes full of jealous malice.

"Chen Xue! I, the dignified eldest young master of the Lin family, have lowered myself to pursue you multiple times, trying to please you in every way, yet you are cold as frost to me and treat me with disdain!"

Lin Feng's voice was somewhat shrill due to his excitement. "But that trash from the Ye family!

You actually look at him differently and take the initiative to be close to him!

What's so good about him?

He's just a wild kid who happened to have a bit of luck!"

Hearing this, Chen Xue's face was icy, her eyes full of disgust: "Lin Feng!

Keep your mouth clean!

Who I like has nothing to do with you!

Attacking while someone is off guard—you truly are despicable and shameless!"

"Hahaha!"

Lin Feng laughed wildly, his smile filled with madness. "Nothing to do with me? Since I can't have you, then no one else should even think about it!

Today, I'll slaughter you first, then go kill that little bastard!

I'll let you two be a pair of ghost lovers in the underworld!"

Before his voice finished, the aura of the Qi Gathering Seventh Level Peak on Lin Feng's body suddenly erupted as he attacked Chen Xue once more!

His blade technique was vicious, every move aimed at vital points; he was clearly striking to kill!

"You're crazy!" Chen Xue was both startled and enraged. Not daring to be careless, she quickly used her sword technique to meet the attack.

Her cultivation was equal to Lin Feng's, and her sword technique was even more exquisite, but Lin Feng's blade technique was exceptionally cruel. Combined with his desperate stance, he actually forced her into a bit of a scramble for a moment.

Clang, clang, clang!

Blade and sword collided, sparks flying everywhere!

The two fought fiercely on the chaotic battlefield, attracting many eyes from the surroundings.

"Lin Feng! You lunatic!" Chen Xue shouted repeatedly, her sword light like a rainbow as she tried to find a flaw in Lin Feng's defense.

She was both angry and anxious; Lin Feng's despicableness and madness clearly exceeded her imagination.

Meanwhile, Lin Feng fought more and more fiercely, like a demon. His mouth continued to spew foul language to provoke Chen Xue: "What's wrong?

Worried about your little lover?

Don't worry, once I kill you, I'll send him down immediately to accompany you!"