Chapter 218 – Forced by Circumstances to Swallow the Flower

Seeing that this battle was unavoidable, Ye Kuang’s blood inevitably boiled, as if a certain fighting spirit had been ignited.

For a moment, even his wild hair began to flutter without wind, and the corners of his clothes flapped loudly, fully displaying his readiness to plunge into a fierce fight at any moment.

This scene, of course, could not escape the discerning eyes of the three sages, who were all startled by Ye Kuang’s astonishing transformation.

Clearly, they had not expected this young man before them to erupt with an Innate aura.

Sage Yixiao said, “Sage Yichen, you must be careful. I feel there’s something off about this kid.”

Hearing this, Sage Yisu chimed in, “Yichen, caution is the parent of safety. Go all out.”

Upon hearing this, Sage Yichen couldn’t help but regret his decision to take the lead. But now, he was in a situation where he had no choice but to proceed, even if he didn’t want to.

Nevertheless, Sage Yichen declared confidently, “Don’t worry, he’s no match for me!”

Hearing these words, Ye Kuang let out a furious roar, unwilling to waste any more words on his opponent.

He sprinted forward, his steps causing layers of snow to explode. The sight before them was one of pure, unbridled destruction!

Seeing this, Sage Yichen roared, “Stubborn fool!”

Boom!

A thunderous sound erupted, deafening to the ears.

It was then that they realized the two had simultaneously thrown a punch.

Ye Kuang’s lightning-fast collapsing fist was already powerful and heavy, yet even so, it failed to break through the defenses of the Dao Inquiry Realm.

Instead, his body trembled violently, and as he staggered backward, a crack instantly split open on his tiger’s mouth.

Although Sage Yichen also retreated slightly, this act of stepping back seemed to thoroughly provoke his pride.

Being forced back by a martial artist of a lower realm was a humiliation that anyone would find hard to swallow.

Especially for someone like Sage Yichen, who always considered himself superior. The fact that he didn’t lose his composure on the spot was a testament to his strong self-restraint.

Roar, roar, roar!

But Ye Kuang paid no heed to his opponent’s thoughts. At that moment, he had only one idea: to relentlessly attack and attack again, using everything he had ever learned.

He then clenched his fist into a single claw, striking repeatedly, unleashing gusts of wind as sharp as blades or swords.

This was the Subduing Tiger Fist Intent!

For a moment, Sage Yichen, seeing that his prolonged attacks were ineffective, was clearly shocked by this fist technique. But that was no reason to let the assault continue.

Thinking this, Sage Yichen’s Dao Inquiry True Qi surged forth. Under the blazing white light, it manifested either as iron fists or iron palm strikes.

The two then engaged in a frenzied brawl, exchanging no fewer than several dozen blows.

Their fists and feet moved so fast they left afterimages, exuding an aura of formidable power. The destructive winds they unleashed were so fierce that the swirling snow around them couldn’t even approach their bodies.

It wasn’t hard to notice that the more Ye Kuang used his fist technique, the stronger it became.

At that moment, it seemed to awaken the suppressed inner demon within him, which suddenly reared its head again, filled with temptation.

“The faster you are, the stronger your power. Unleash all your strength, and your speed will increase even more. The two complement each other, and you will become the strongest in the world…”

As a result, the situation quickly devolved into Ye Kuang’s frenzied onslaught.

He craved greater speed and even more power.

For no other reason than the circumstances forcing his hand.

If Ye Kuang couldn’t withstand Sage Yichen’s attacks, his situation would become perilous. How could he protect himself, let alone safeguard the Udumbara Flower?But after Sage Yichen steadied his stance, a seemingly effortless palm strike suddenly went straight for the vital point.

Boom!

This palm wind, which appeared soft and weak, actually stirred waves of metallic clashing sounds.

Ye Kuang instantly felt as if his internal organs were being torn apart. “Pfft—” He violently spat out a mouthful of blood and was immediately sent flying back dozens of feet.

Only at this moment was he jolted awake by the blow.

Although his power had reached the pinnacle of the Innate realm, there still existed an insurmountable gap between it and the Dao Inquiry realm. Their strengths were clearly not on the same level.

How could he possibly fight this?

Seeing Ye Kuang being repelled, Sage Yichen seemed to have regained his dignity and sneered repeatedly, “Though your mastery of fists and palms is strong, that only applies to those below the Dao Inquiry realm. These disorderly martial arts of yours can hardly defeat this old man.”

“Hand over the Udumbara Flower, and I will let you leave.”

“The Udumbara?” Upon hearing this, Ye Kuang’s body and mind trembled uncontrollably.

Suddenly, a bloody glint flashed in his eyes, revealing an incomparable madness—half of his three thousand thoughts had turned demonic.

Compared to the effects of Fantasy Orchid, he still felt an inexplicable impulse.

As for the effects of the Udumbara, they could be said to be still unknown, but perhaps this was his only way out now.

“Since you’re so eager to obtain this flower, it must have myriad wondrous uses,” Ye Kuang said, with a hint of sigh in his tone.

He couldn’t win the fight, and now he had to hand over the spiritual treasure he had worked so hard to obtain. This was even more maddening than being forced to kneel and beg for mercy.

Moreover, dealing with one old Daoist was already exhausting. If the three elders joined forces, the outcome…

But suddenly, Sage Yichen looked as if he had seen a ghost, his expression shocked and furious as he shouted, “Kid, what are you doing?”

As he spoke, Sage Yichen rushed forward abruptly.

Unfortunately, he was too late. Ye Kuang had already taken the Udumbara Flower and devoured it fiercely as if it were mere wild grass.

This scene indirectly terrified Sage Yixiao and Sage Yisu.

In contrast, Sage Yichen came in a rush and left in a rush—he was sent flying by a violent surge of energy.

“Roar, roar, roar!”

Ye Kuang then swallowed the last lotus fruit, which seemed to melt in his mouth instantly. His entire being resembled a frenzied gorilla, madly pounding the ground.

In an instant, the clothes on his back tore apart, releasing a torrential surge of energy, as if ten thousand horses were galloping and countless wild beasts were roaring.

At this moment, Sage Yixiao and Sage Yisu couldn’t help but regret pushing him too hard.

No one could have anticipated Ye Kuang’s actions.

And here, it must be mentioned that if the Udumbara Flower is not balanced with other medicinal herbs, it is three times more terrifying than the deadliest poison in the world.

It could be said that Ye Kuang’s fate had already been sealed by the three elders as doomed.

“Damn it, this kid is truly ruthless! So insane that he’d rather risk his life to enhance his strength.”

“What do we do now? This kid is surely doomed. Should we take him back?”

“How can we take him back? If Martial Uncle finds out, he will surely hold us accountable. By then, not only will our efforts be in vain, but the three of us will also face punishment…” Sage Yichen cursed incessantly in frustration, clearly wishing he could strike Ye Kuang dead with a single palm.

“I’m not so sure. Logically, if he mistakenly consumed the Udumbara, he should have exploded on the spot. But now…” Sage Yixiao trailed off and suddenly fell silent.Hearing this, Sage Yisu suddenly had an epiphany: “You’re right. This kid has managed to hold on for so long—he must have extraordinary qualities. If he can refine the properties of the Luo Flower, then his blood would also have remarkable uses…”