103: Chapter 13 Can you just say you don't want it?

Dark clouds churned, lightning flashed, and thunder rumbled.

In this sea area filled with an aura of destruction, the situation for Zhou Qi and Lu Sheng was now extremely precarious.

Covered in blood, their clothes in tatters, they stood back-to-back, gasping for breath, their eyes filled with despair and unwillingness.

It has to be said, the luck of these two was indeed absurdly good.

As soon as they entered the Thunder King Pool, they were teleported to locations not far apart. They quickly reunited by relying on the secret signals left beforehand.

What made countless others green with envy was that along the way, it was as if they were cheating, encountering several drops of King-level, and even Emperor-level Essence Blood in succession!

The two were not greedy; without a word, they swallowed them, greatly enhancing their physical strength.

Not long ago, they even discovered a drop of emperor sovereign essence blood emitting a faint Imperial Aura within a hidden sea trench!

This was a treasure that could drive countless Flying Heaven Realm geniuses mad with desire!

Overjoyed, the two were just about to claim it for themselves.

However, extreme joy begets sorrow.

Just as they were about to succeed, a cold and razor-sharp sword intent descended without warning!

"This is mine."

"You two, get lost."

A cold, stern youth dressed in white with a longsword on his back appeared before them out of thin air, like a divine sword unsheathing.

Immortal Sword Body — Ye Xinghe!

One of the four top Prodigys of the Flying Heaven Institute!

Zhou Qi and Lu Sheng were so scared their legs went weak on the spot.

Although they had progressed rapidly, they still had a clear sense of their own limits.

Compared to a true Prodigy like him, they were just two slightly stronger ants.

"Yes, yes, yes! If Brother Ye has taken a liking to it, then it's yours!"

Although their hearts were bleeding with pain, they obediently gave up that drop of emperor sovereign essence blood, preparing to slink away in disgrace.

Treasures are good, but one must be alive to enjoy them!

A gentleman's revenge can wait ten years; they'd find their boss later and come back together to settle the score!

But who would have thought that after Ye Xinghe put away the essence blood, he showed no intention of letting them leave.

His sharp, sword-like eyes swept over the two, and his brow raised slightly.

"Hmm? Within your bodies... there's actually unrefined Emperor-level Essence Blood?"

His tone carried a hint of surprise.

For martial artists cultivating their physical bodies, any resource that can enhance their foundation is not to be missed.

Especially something as good as Emperor-level Essence Blood!

"Spit it out."

He spoke indifferently, his tone brooking no argument, as if commanding two ants.

"Force out all the essence blood within your bodies and hand it over to me."

"Otherwise... die!"

This time, Zhou Qi and Lu Sheng were truly enraged!

Stealing the emperor sovereign essence blood was one thing, but now he wanted them to spit out what they had already swallowed?

This was simply pushing them too far!

What did he take them for? Human ATMs?

"Brother Ye, leave some room for others, so you can meet again in the future!"

"We've already refined most of this essence blood. Forcing it out would cripple us!"

Gritting their teeth, they argued their case.

However, the only response they received was a devastatingly sharp sword energy!

*Thud! Thud!*

The two had no ability to fight back whatsoever. Instantly, sword energy pierced their shoulders, blood spraying!

"Too much talk."

Ye Xinghe's expression was indifferent, as if he had merely swatted two flies.

"Since you don't want to be decent, I'll help you be decent."

He extended his palm, sword energy flickering at his fingertips, ready to slice open their bodies and forcibly extract the blood!

"We're finished..."

Zhou Qi and Lu Sheng closed their eyes in despair.

At this moment, how they wished that all-powerful boss of theirs would descend before them like a god!

At the critical moment, just as that fatal sword energy was about to strike—

*BOOM!!!*

A roar like a thunderclap exploded between heaven and earth!

"How dare you!"

"Dare to touch my people, you're seeking death!!!"

A terrifyingly overwhelming fist force, carrying the domineering might to shatter the void, blasted over from the distance!

Like a roaring True Dragon, it smashed fiercely into that sword energy!

*BANG!*

That seemingly indestructible Immortal Sword Energy shattered like fragile glass before this fist force!

Ye Xinghe's expression changed slightly. His body swayed as he drifted back several zhang, barely neutralizing the residual force.

He looked up and saw a figure in white clothes appear before Zhou Qi and the other as if teleporting.

His entire body's Qi and blood surged like a dragon, his eyes cold as blades!

It was Ning Yuan!

"Boss!"

"Boss, you really came!"

Zhou Qi and Lu Sheng, who had already closed their eyes in despair, nearly cried tears of joy upon hearing this familiar voice!

It really was the boss!

That all-powerful boss had really come to save them!

Ning Yuan did not look back. With his back to the two, he stared coldly at Ye Xinghe opposite him, his voice low and filled with killing intent.

"Are you okay?"

"Not dead! Just... hurts a bit." Gnashing their teeth, the two scrambled to their feet, their eyes full of relief at having survived a disaster.

"Good that you're okay."

Ning Yuan nodded, his gaze locking onto Ye Xinghe once more.

"You... have chosen the path to death."

Just five simple words, yet they contained a heart-palpitating conviction to kill!

Ye Xinghe looked at this suddenly appearing human youth before him, a trace of gravity flashing in his eyes.

The power of that punch just now... was very strong!

It even made him feel a hint of threat!

"Who are you?"

"That top-ranked one from the Qi and Blood Academy, Ning Yuan?"

Though arrogant, he had heard of Ning Yuan's reputation.

He just hadn't expected this rumored Qi and Blood Realm cultivator to truly possess such terrifying physical power!

"However..."

He snorted coldly. The sharp sword intent on his body surged once more, his entire person transforming as if into a divine sword reaching the heavens!

"No matter who you are, anyone who dares obstruct me, Ye Xinghe, has only one outcome—death!"

Although his Immortal Sword Body might not be the absolute top in raw power, its advantage lay in its unparalleled sharpness, capable of cutting through anything!

Moreover, he possessed Innate Protective Sword Energy, making his defense equally astonishing!

"Who dies is not yet certain!"

Ning Yuan wasted no more words, stamping his foot hard on the ground!

*BOOM!*

The entire Sea of Thunder seemed to collapse under his stomp!

His whole body shot out like a cannonball, instantly closing the distance!

"True Dragon Fist!"

*ROAR—!*

A clear dragon's roar resounded through the skies!

Ning Yuan threw a punch. Golden light blazed around his fist as if a true furious dragon coiled upon it, carrying world-destroying might straight for Ye Xinghe's face!

"Slash!"

Not daring to be careless, Ye Xinghe pointed his fingers like a sword. A dazzling, extreme sword light erupted from his fingertips!

Sword light and fist force collided violently in mid-air!

*CLANG!!!*

A metallic crash rang out!

Sparks flew in all directions!

Ye Xinghe felt an overwhelming, mountainous force assail him, numbing his fingers and forcing his body to slide back uncontrollably!

Ning Yuan, however, merely swayed slightly before charging forward again!

"How is this possible?!"

Ye Xinghe was utterly shocked and horrified!

His Immortal Sword Intent was said to be capable of severing all things, tangible and intangible!

Yet... it couldn't break through the opponent's fist?!

What in the world was this kid's body made of?!

*BAM BAM BAM BAM!*

The two instantly became locked in fierce combat!

Ning Yuan grew more ferocious the longer he fought, each punch heavy and powerful, falling like rain!

Although Ye Xinghe's swordsmanship was divine and his movements elusive, under this completely unreasonable suppression by sheer force, he gradually fell into a disadvantage!

His protective sword energy flickered unsteadily under the bombardment, as if it might shatter at any moment!

"Damn it! Is this guy a Prodigy?!"

The more he fought, the more alarmed and frustrated he became!

He was in the Flying Heaven Realm!

And he was being suppressed in a fight by a mere Qi and Blood Realm brat who couldn't even use Yuan Power?!

This was simply a monumental disgrace!

Watching from the side, Zhou Qi and Lu Sheng were already boiling with excitement, their eyes about to pop out!

"Holy shit! Boss is awesome!"

"Too fierce! Even the Immortal Sword Body is getting pummeled?!"

"Is this our boss's true strength? Simply invincible!"

They screamed wildly in their hearts, their admiration for Ning Yuan reaching unprecedented heights!

Finally!

After another direct clash.

Ye Xinghe was sent flying back dozens of zhang by a punch, a trace of blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, his aura becoming somewhat disordered.

Looking at the youth opposite him, whose momentum remained as fierce as ever and who seemed tireless, a sliver of desire to retreat finally arose in his heart.

"Stop!"

He shouted loudly, his face ugly as he said:

"This drop of emperor sovereign essence blood... I don't want it anymore! You can have it!"

Though very unwilling, he knew that if the fight continued, even if he could win, he would pay a heavy price!

For a mere drop of emperor sovereign essence blood, it wasn't worth it!

At worst, he could regain face once they reached the core of the Thunder King Pool!

However.

Upon hearing this, Ning Yuan stopped his movements, a bright yet icy smile appearing on his face.

"Don't want it anymore?"

"Give it to me?"

"Heh..."

He slowly raised his right arm. An arcane and terrifying aura began to condense around his fist!

It was an aura... as if capable of plunging all things in heaven and earth into the cycle of reincarnation, an aura of annihilation!

"Too late!"

"Since you dared to touch my people, then leave your life behind!"

"Six Paths Reincarnation Fist—"

"Open!"