Chapter 291 – Blue Blood and Clear Sky, A Pure Heart (Part One)

Ye Kuang wielded his sword with one hand to deflect attacks from all directions, while his other hand executed martial techniques that resonated with the clashing of steel like warhorses and weapons.

“Born of the same root, why such relentless pursuit?”

For a moment, these words flashed inexplicably through his mind.

Ye Kuang truly did not understand!

He understood even less!!

Yet it was precisely this lack of understanding that made him profoundly aware of the kind of person he needed to become.

If everyone turned a blind eye to those with malicious intentions wielding power, how could the world ever be cleansed and righteous?

With this thought, he abruptly crossed his sword to block two great blades charging at him. As his energy surged, he actually sent both attackers flying.

“The tree may crave calm, but the wind will not subside. I… Ye, shall take on the role of guiding righteousness. Though it may be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot—overestimating my own strength—if a single spark can start a prairie fire, then I shall go forth!” Ye Kuang sighed.

Little did he expect that these words would strike the Demon Sect members like piercing needles, infuriating them to the point where they all surged forward like madmen to besiege him!

Seeing this, Ye Kuang reversed his grip on his sword. Silently, it caught the morning sunlight, and his expression subtly shifted.

It was as if solemnity and gravity had taken hold—no trace of a smile remained—while intertwined feelings of gratitude and grievance flooded his heart, fueling his determination to press onward.

Undeniably, this was like a path of inheritance strewn with thorns. The demons and monsters before him were like malevolent winds; to uphold enduring righteousness, he must become the sharp blade that vanquishes all nightmares.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

In that instant, Ye Kuang rooted himself and erupted with countless streaks of sword light, weaving them into a veritable sea of blades.

Clang, clang, clang!

In the blink of an eye, countless clashes of swords and shadows echoed, embodying the conflict of ideals.

Ye Kuang found himself forced to constantly shift his footing.

This alone made it clear that, powerful as he was, he could hardly withstand the assault of so many.

In just three breaths of combat, his chest and back were already crisscrossed with bloody gashes from blades and swords.

Witnessing this, Dao Venerable and Pill Venerable felt helpless, though their intentions were good.

The reason was simple: they faced an even stronger opponent.

Artificer Venerable: “Old friends, daring to divide your attention while fighting me—isn’t that a clear sign of looking down on this Venerable?”

Hum, hum, hum!

As he spoke, Artificer Venerable seized the moment to throw two heavy punches, squarely hitting the swords in the hands of Dao Venerable and Pill Venerable, sending violent tremors and ringing through the blades.

Cough, cough!

The two Venerables, struck by this blow, coughed up blood and were sent flying back dozens of feet.

Here, it must be admitted that even with their combined strength, they were no match for Artificer Venerable in a single encounter.

Realizing this, the two Venerables ignored their severe injuries and simultaneously closed in on Artificer Venerable from both sides.

Ye Kuang, observing this scene, felt the same way.

In fact, he was doing everything he could to engage dozens of experts in the Dao Inquiry Realm head-on, all to buy enough time for the two Venerables.

But no one could have anticipated that, amid the constant sparks flying from the clashing blades, dozens of Innate Realm cultivators had already fallen around him.

This forced the Demon Sect disciples to retreat from the battle, their faces pale as they anxiously watched the two fronts.

Meanwhile, the dozens of Dao Inquiry Realm experts were seething with rage. Each was a renowned figure of long standing; who could have predicted they would be entangled for so long with what they considered a mere ant?”Damn it, this kid is truly bizarre. Every time I clash head-on with him, I feel as if a strand of my power is being stripped away!”

“You feel it too? None of us should hold back! This brat must not be spared, or he will become a grave threat to us in the future!”

“Attack together! Don’t give him even a moment to catch his breath!”

Hearing this, Ye Kuang’s heel slammed fiercely into the ground, and he suddenly leaped into the air, accompanied by a burst of golden light.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

This caused the entire Buzhou Mountain to tremble under the reverberations, with sparks flying everywhere, driving everyone to the brink of madness.

He and his sword seemed as one, like a torrent piercing through stone, roaring layer by layer, unyielding as if an ordinary man could never bend his will.

Amidst his furious roars, Ye Kuang was single-handedly resisting the combined assault of dozens of experts in the Dao Inquiry Realm.

Just this terrifying display of combat prowess alone stunned all the onlookers present.

From a distance, his figure stirred something inexplicable in everyone, as if whispering softly: “Heads may roll, blood may flow, but even in the face of such adversity, one must stand firm like tempered stone.”

No matter how many trials and tribulations he endured, even if his body were shattered to pieces, he showed no fear.

“I can’t stand watching anymore, Big Brother! I’m coming to help you!”

“Brother Chai, have you lost your mind? Going over now would only make things worse!”

“What is there to fear in death? How many people in this world can match my Big Brother’s loyalty and courage? Would you dare?”

“This…”

His words plunged the entire scene into silence.

Soul-searching questions arose: Who else would dare challenge dozens of Dao Inquiry experts with nothing but the meager strength of the Innate Realm?

The answer was obvious: No one!

Just as their expressions turned grim, a bloodied figure suddenly surged from the battlefield.

It was a sight that shocked everyone to their core.

It was none other than Senior Brother Qing Ge of Qian Dao Academy!

“It’s the Eldest Senior Brother! Wasn’t he severely injured? Why is he stepping forward again?”

“Isn’t this just throwing his life away? He’s gone mad! They’ve all gone mad!”

Hearing this, Hu Chai turned around with a ferocious expression and snarled, “Mad? Are you all blind? My Big Brother is fighting for Kunlun! And you, who are supposed to be our pillars, not only spout cynical remarks but also assume this and that—you don’t deserve to be called human!”

Ignoring his junior’s attempts to pull him back, Hu Chai continued to roar in fury, cursing relentlessly: “Your earlier attitudes were bad enough, but have you ever considered that if my Big Brother falls in battle, will you find satisfaction in your wounded pride?”

“My Big Brother isn’t even from Kunlun, yet he understands the courage and responsibility of a true man! And what about you? All you know is weighing pros and cons! Have you ever stopped to think about who is shielding us at the front? What kind of situation would Kunlun face? Don’t be so naive! If they fail to wipe us out once, there will be a second, a third, even a fourth or fifth time…”

“Those of us in the Innate Realm may not have the power of your Dao Inquiry Realm, but I damn well know that the strong should bear the responsibilities of the strong, not harbor personal grudges! Just for your inability to distinguish right from wrong, I, Hu Chai, despise you!”

It could be said that Hu Chai’s harsh words were like bloodstained needles, each word dripping with anguish and each sentence striking at the heart, brutally piercing the chests of everyone present!