83: The knife fell

"Guo Hai, what's going on? How did a Flowing Cloud Sect Disciple suddenly appear?" The commotion in the distance alarmed Guo Hai and Fan Qing, who had remained in place. As soon as Fan Qing saw a Flowing Cloud Sect Disciple, his earlier arrogance, when he wanted to let the villagers go and report, vanished, and his tone became extremely tense.

"Don't panic. It's probably just this Disciple happening to pass by while handling some Sect business. If the Flowing Cloud Sect knew about our actions, how could they only send one Qi Refinement Stage Disciple?" A hint of gloom flashed in Guo Hai's eyes, but he quickly composed himself and spoke with a calm demeanor.

Guo Hai's steady tone quickly soothed Fan Qing. He then turned his gaze back to the battlefield of Yang Kai and the two others, hesitating in his heart whether he should intervene or simply flee.

In the village, upon seeing Yang Kai's Flowing Cloud Sect Dao robe, the villagers all believed they were saved. The survivors wept with joy, only the old Clan Chief muttered, "He's too young. Can he handle these two Demonic Path Cultivators?"

It wasn't just the old Clan Chief who doubted Yang Kai's strength. The leader of Kang Family Village's hunting team still didn't dare to let down his guard, directing the few remaining hunters to shield their clansmen and stand ready.

"Kid, you're still wet behind the ears and already trying to slay demons and monsters like others. Today, I'll cut you down first, then deal with these lowly commoners." Zou Yan had a perverse personality. Initially, he was somewhat wary of Yang Kai's identity as a Flowing Cloud Sect Disciple, but as time passed, he realized that only Yang Kai, a young Disciple, had come, and his courage grew.

However, as a Demonic Path Loose Cultivator, Zou Yan, who had cultivated step by step to his current Realm, naturally understood the principle that even a lion uses its full strength when hunting a rabbit. He outwardly showed contempt for Yang Kai, but secretly gave Yu Long a subtle look.

It wasn't the first time the two had teamed up. Yu Long understood Zou Yan's hint perfectly, remaining outwardly calm and appearing to be an observer. In reality, he continuously activated a secret technique, using his own vital blood to nourish the blood-colored tattoo on his back. Nourished by the vital blood, this terrifying tattoo slowly revived on his back.

Yang Kai's gaze swept over the two of them. If he were just an ordinary Qi Refinement Stage Disciple, their small actions might have escaped his notice, but his Divine Sense had already enveloped the surroundings. If Yang Kai wanted to kill the two of them, it would be as simple as crushing an ant. However, in the dense forest not far away, he faintly felt a sinister gaze constantly fixed on him. This person thought he was well hidden, but Yang Kai's five senses and six consciousnesses were extremely keen. Even without Divine Sense probing, he could sense that faint, elusive killing intent in the distance. This was also why Yang Kai didn't immediately kill them; he wanted to catch all these people in one fell swoop!

"Hey! Kid, what are you spacing out for? Scared silly? If you're scared, kneel down and kowtow three times to your grandpa, and I'll give you a quick death!" Seeing Yang Kai unresponsive to his words, Zou Yan provoked him again.

"This is the Flowing Cloud Sect's territory! You Demonic Path thieves, why don't you surrender quickly, or I'll go back and report to the Elders in the Sect and have them all executed!" Yang Kai suppressed a smile, performing with a trembling voice and great effort.

Yang Kai's words plunged the villagers, who had just thought they escaped Hell, back into despair. Each of them was heartbroken, crying and wailing incessantly.

"Prepare to fight! Even if it means sacrificing our lives, we must save this person and let him go back to report! Even if our clan perishes here today, we must make these thieves pay!" The leader of the hunting team immediately rushed forward, blocking in front of Yang Kai, shouting, then turned his head to tell Yang Kai to leave quickly.

"He's really just a useless show-off! The Flowing Cloud Sect is nothing special. Zou Yan, hurry and attack, beware of delays causing complications!" Seeing Yang Kai so incompetent, a Qi Refinement Stage Disciple actually needing protection from a group of Mortals, Yu Long's doubts vanished. He no longer hid, actively summoned the blood-colored tattoo, and attacked Yang Kai.

"Heh! Kid, I'll take your flesh and blood. When you reincarnate in your next life, remember your grandpa's name, so you don't seek revenge from the wrong person." Zou Yan also sneered. The two of them attacked Yang Kai and the others simultaneously. In the next second, their attacks were about to land on the fearless villagers in front of Yang Kai.

Yang Kai's attention once again turned to the distance. Seeing that the unknown group hidden in the shadows had no intention of attacking, he sighed inwardly. He had originally intended to feign weakness and play with these two Demonic Cultivators, eventually drawing out those hidden in the dark. He didn't expect these villagers to take action voluntarily. Yang Kai naturally couldn't watch these villagers die at the hands of these two Demonic Cultivators, so he decisively acted.

A silver light flashed in Yang Kai's hand, transforming into a stream of light that streaked across the sky, lightly circling the two of them, and finally slashing towards the spot Yang Kai had secretly locked onto!

Zou Yan and Yu Long paused in their steps, looking down at the blood dripping into their palms. Then, they felt a dizzying sensation as two large, ugly heads rolled to the ground, and their bodies crashed heavily.

In the dense forest in the distance, several figures suddenly darted out. It was precisely Guo Hai and the others who had been forced out. At this moment, Guo Hai's expression was solemn. Fan Qing and the others, seeing that Zou Yan and the other had no power to resist, also looked at Yang Kai with expressions of terror. If Guo Hai hadn't been standing in front, they would have long since scattered and fled.

Seeing the people hidden behind the scenes jump out, Yang Kai also slowly ascended into the air on his Flying Sword. The two groups stood facing each other across the air, and an invisible killing intent permeated the atmosphere.

"Boom!!!"

Yang Kai didn't say much, taking the initiative to attack. His body was so strong now that his rapid movement brought forth bursts of sonic booms. In the next instant, he was close to Guo Hai and the others.

Everyone's gaze was fixed on Guo Hai, but he showed no intention of attacking, as if he knew Yang Kai wouldn't harm him. Fan Qing, seeing Yang Kai's iron fists heavily smash into a Demonic Cultivator Disciple, was terrified to his core by the terrifying collapse. He shot backward, fleeing, and his shrill voice echoed all around.

"Guo Hai! How dare you stand by and watch! When I return, I will report everything to Elder Chen, and he will have you torn to pieces!!!"

Just as Fan Qing thought Yang Kai would target Guo Hai and he would escape, a terrifying sonic boom, like a death knell, rang in his ears.

Fan Qing quickly turned his head, looking at Yang Kai with a terrified expression. What greeted him was a massive iron fist, which sent his body crashing back.

Yang Kai's figure flashed, and he appeared in front of Guo Hai again. In a short while, all but Guo Hai were easily dealt with by Yang Kai. They were now unconscious and piled up by Yang Kai.

"Will you confess voluntarily, or do we need to fight first before you confess?" Yang Kai's Aura receded, making him appear like a Daoist Priest with an immortal demeanor, as if the one who had just violently attacked was not him but someone else.