Chapter 288 – Do You Think I Don't Exist?

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Ye Kuang’s figure shot forward like lightning, vanishing into the enemy ranks in the blink of an eye. Sword glows flashed consecutively, accompanied by the resounding echoes of countless sword hums reverberating through the deep forest.

When he reappeared, he was already three zhang behind dozens of Demon Sect members!

At that moment, Yun Mengshu’s almond-shaped eyes widened in astonishment, as if she had just witnessed an unbelievable reality.

The dozens of enemies all remained frozen in their charging postures, but unexpectedly, when the front row collapsed simultaneously, it triggered a chain reaction!

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Those in the back rows began spewing clouds of blood one after another before collapsing to the ground!

“Hiss! That sword technique again.” Yun Mengshu couldn’t help but murmur to herself: “Who created this move? Why does it feel so overwhelmingly domineering…”

Unaware of her question, Ye Kuang also muttered under his breath: “Another group of escapees. Combined with that earlier voice transmission, something must have happened on the mountain.”

Thinking this, he suddenly shouted: “Keep up with me, you troublesome woman!”

Before his voice faded, his figure no longer lingered. Leaping swiftly, he disappeared into the jungle in an instant.

Seeing this, Yun Mengshu anxiously called out: “Hey, wait for me!”

Meanwhile.

At the battlefield where the Two Venerables and Three Demons were engaged in fierce combat, the fight had reached its climax, though the former were mostly at a disadvantage.

“Hahaha…” Old Artificer laughed maniacally, his hands transforming into the sharpest weapons in the world. Not only could he dodge left and right with ease, but he also occasionally unleashed fierce shockwaves that effortlessly repelled incoming sword strikes.

The Old Taoist retreated while fighting, roaring in frustration: “Damn it! This old artificer is simply indestructible. Even after turning demonic, he won’t rest peacefully.”

The Old Alchemist: “How infuriating! Despite his aged bones, he can still become so formidable.”

Little did they know, they weren’t the only ones shocked. Even Qian Mochou and Leng Qiu were equally astounded.

It could be said that the Artificer Venerable was practically invincible on the battlefield.

Whether it was the Two Venerables of Kunlun or the Two Elders of the Demon Sect’s Hundred Divisions, all regarded the Artificer Venerable with extreme wariness.

For a time, Qian Mochou and Leng Qiu avoided direct confrontation with the Two Venerables.

Though they didn’t understand why the Artificer Venerable consistently chose to clash head-on with the Kunlun Venerables, they were content to watch from the sidelines.

However, just as the Two Elders of the Demon Sect had this thought, the scene unfolded once more.

The Artificer Venerable let out a savage roar. His previously emaciated body suddenly swelled with muscle, as if he had stepped into another realm, restoring his middle-aged vigor.

Whoosh! Hum!

The Two Venerables’ swords stabbed fiercely into the Artificer Venerable’s palms, but the expected outcome didn’t occur, startling them to their cores!

The Artificer Venerable’s palms shimmered with intertwining black and white hues, layered with endless fiery sparks, firmly trapping the sword tips.

At a glance, nothing seemed amiss.

But upon closer inspection, it was clear that the Artificer Venerable’s hands were rapidly regaining fullness. Not only did he effortlessly grasp the sharp blades with his bare palms, but he also lightly flicked the sword bodies with two fingers.

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

In an instant, something astonishing happened.

Qian Mochou and Leng Qiu stared wide-eyed, witnessing the two sharp swords melt into pools of molten iron at a visible pace.

Bang! Bang!

Immediately after, two thunderous explosions echoed simultaneously.The two Venerables of Kunlun were utterly caught off guard, their chests struck squarely by two fists, sending them flying dozens of feet away!

Hiss, hiss, hiss!

It must be said, no one could have anticipated that after falling into demonic ways, Old Artificer not only saw a drastic increase in power but clearly rendered the two Venerables incapable of fighting back.

Witnessing this, Qian Mochou and Leng Qiu couldn’t help but feel secretly shocked, yet they unexpectedly stepped forward in unison and began spouting flattering words.

Surprisingly, Artificer Venerable suddenly turned around, his hands seizing them in one swift motion, then unleashing two powerful surges of Vigorous Qi!

Feeling his body restrained, Qian Mochou couldn’t help but change expression, roaring, “Artificer Venerable, what do you think you’re doing?”

Hearing this, Leng Qiu dug his feet into the ground, putting on a fierce front but betraying inner weakness as he said, “Artificer Venerable! Do you realize what you’re doing? Trying to kill us? You must be insane!”

“Hahaha… Hehehe…” Yet contrary to expectations, Artificer Venerable merely responded with a series of eerie laughs.

Amid the laughter, Artificer Venerable moved with lightning speed, his hands clamping down on the necks of the two elders of the Demon Sect.

In that moment, Qian Mochou struggled to breathe, an expression of terror unavoidably surfacing on his face.

Leng Qiu: “Artifi…cer Venerable, how dare you… you audacious cur!”

Unbeknownst to them, the force in Artificer Venerable’s hands was steadily increasing!

Soon, it became apparent that the two Demon Sect elders were frantically kicking at Artificer Venerable’s lower body and chest.

Thud, thud, thud, thud!

The thunderous impacts echoed incessantly, the scene before them undeniably brutal.

Yet despite the copious blood trickling from the corner of Artificer Venerable’s mouth, his sinister grin remained unshaken.

Crack, crack!

Immediately after, two faint cracking sounds were heard, and the two Demon Sect elders abruptly ceased all movement. Their arms dropped limply, eyes wide open—both had met their end with unable to rest in peace!

“Hahaha!”

In an instant, the entire area was engulfed in waves of maniacal laughter, causing countless Demon Sect disciples to kneel in succession, shouting in unison: “The Venerable One’s divine skill is unparalleled! When you reign over the world one day, you will be invincible!”

“The Venerable One’s divine skill is unparalleled! When you reign over the world one day, you will be invincible!”

“The Venerable One’s divine skill is unparalleled! When you reign over the world one day, you will be invincible!”

Hearing this, Artificer Venerable turned around, but suddenly spewed a mouthful of black blood, as if all the attacks he had previously endured had converged into severe internal injuries.

Sputter!

Yet at this critical juncture, a sword tip abruptly pierced through Artificer Venerable’s back from behind!

“Venerable One!!!”

“Reign over the world? Invincible? Acting as if I don’t exist, is that it?”

As these words rang out, a chilling, bone-piercing coldness swept through the scene, sending shivers down everyone’s spines.

A blood-soaked figure emerged calmly from behind Artificer Venerable, revealing the true identity of the assailant.

It was Ye Kuang, who had arrived belatedly.

“It’s you!!” Artificer Venerable turned his head upon hearing the voice, unable to conceal his shock and fury, then reached out to grab at him.

Seeing this, Ye Kuang’s expression shifted, and without a second thought, he thrust out a palm with equal force.

Hiss-boom, thud, thud, thud!

For a moment, the exchange of Vigorous Qi between the two caused explosions to erupt continuously beneath their feet.

Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!

Struck by this blow, Ye Kuang not only slid across the ground, carving out a trench, but the path he traversed also exploded repeatedly.

When he finally steadied himself, he realized he had severely underestimated Artificer Venerable’s strength.

At this thought, he too coughed up a mist of blood!

“Damn it, how does this old coot still have strength left after taking my sword strike?” Ye Kuang muttered to himself.At that moment, Artificer Venerable struck his palm against his chest.

Causing the sword blade to instantly transform into a streak of light, plunging straight into a tree canopy!

Buzz, buzz, buzz!