Chapter 279 – Discussing the Dao at Wuji Three Elders Peak (Nine)

At this moment, the three hills were already dimly lit with scattered lanterns.

In a certain corner of Three Elders Peak.

Ye Kuang watched as Nu Chen sat slumped on the ground with a dazed expression. He couldn’t help but immerse himself in the sensation of his newfound power.

The moment the Nine Yin Manual’s energy began circulating through his meridians, the invisible aura it unleashed grew increasingly terrifying.

For a moment, even Nu Chen was stunned, muttering to himself in disbelief: “How can this be?”

But before his words faded, his tone clearly carried heavy confusion: “Impossible, this is absolutely impossible… yet what was that aura from earlier?”

Hearing this, Ye Kuang finally snapped back to reality, his lips curling into an ever-widening grin before he burst into wild laughter right then and there.

One could say this unexpected development came too quickly – whether it was pleasant surprise or not, it made him completely lose himself.

“Hahaha…”

Instantly, the laughter grew increasingly thunderous, deafening to the ears, as if only through such volume could he express his overwhelming exhilaration.

Witnessing this scene, even Senior Brother Qing Ge could no longer remain seated.

If Ye Kuang could previously be considered a formidable opponent watching like a tiger eyeing its prey, then now he had transformed into a full-fledged fierce tiger.

Thinking this, Qing Ge suddenly stood up and strode toward Nu Chen.

Seeing this, Ye Kuang naturally understood what Qing Ge intended to do, but why should he let others have their way?

“This guy is mine.”

“By what right?”

“Heh, by the right that you no longer qualify to order me around.”

As he spoke, Ye Kuang suddenly materialized before Qing Ge, his tiger-like eyes blazing with fury, resembling a fierce dragon ready to devour its prey.

Hearing this, Qing Ge couldn’t help but sigh before saying: “I know you hold resentment, but eliminating one enemy expert now could save many more Kunlun disciples…”

Ye Kuang burst into laughter upon hearing this: “Do you even know what you’re saying? How dare you speak such words!”

While speaking, he couldn’t contain his mocking laughter: “Saving more people – can that bring my sister back? Hah, no it can’t! Earlier I suggested we attack together, but what ulterior motives you harbored, we both know perfectly well. Now that you see the enemy has lost resistance, you want to play the fisherman benefiting from the clam and snipe’s conflict? Ridiculous, utterly ridiculous…”

Hearing this, Qing Ge couldn’t help but narrow his eyes slightly, coldly stating: “Step aside!”

Ye Kuang: “You tell me to step aside and I just obey? Wouldn’t that make me lose face?”

Qing Ge, hearing this, suddenly said: “It seems we have nothing more to discuss.”

“Hah, discuss my ass!” Ye Kuang roared.

Whoosh!

Following a sharp sound, the long sword previously embedded in the tree trunk silently flew back into Ye Kuang’s hand.

Seeing this, Qing Ge’s face completely chilled: “I must admit you’re indeed strong, but with only Early Stage Innate cultivation, you’re probably still no match for me.”

Then his tone shifted abruptly, becoming overwhelmingly arrogant: “Moreover, although I don’t know what relationship exists between you and Junior Sister, I must tell you – you’re not worthy of her.”

Ye Kuang: “And you are? Someone who can’t even protect the woman he loves – what qualifications do you have to speak of worthiness…”

Hearing this, Qing Ge’s expression changed noticeably.

Seeing this, Ye Kuang continued: “Then let me tell you something – if anything happens to my sister, I will personally come for your life.”Qing Ge: “Then you can try right now.”

Ye Kuang let out a sharp “Ha!” as he suppressed a laugh, his right hand gripping the sword three degrees tighter. He responded with equal coldness: “I’ve long wanted to test your skills but lacked an excuse. Now is the perfect time. Let’s fight!”

Buzz buzz buzz—

The moment his right-hand sword was infused with True Qi, his aura underwent a complete transformation.

Facing his opponent directly, Qing Ge finally lost all restraint. As he surged forward, he roared: “Since you want a fight, then let’s fight! I might as well tell you—four years ago at Qianyuan Peak, I already wanted to take you on…”

Hearing this, Ye Kuang’s sword responded with a flicker of Starshine.

Shiiing!

As the sword’s cry erupted, the enhanced blade’s sharpness silently split the night air.

Qing Ge moved with the sound. Though deep in the night, his night vision ability remained unimpeded.

The sword strike narrowly grazed past Qing Ge’s right cheek.

Just as Ye Kuang prepared to swing his sword for another attack, a jade-white palm lightly touched the blade, suddenly generating a thunderous rumble.

Caught off guard, Ye Kuang was momentarily overwhelmed.

Only at this moment did Ye Kuang realize how formidable his opponent truly was.

Though described slowly, it happened in a flash!

Qing Ge repelled the sword and pressed forward in one fluid motion.

The jade-white hand reappeared abruptly.

Seeing this hand, Ye Kuang couldn’t help but feel a chill.

Immediately, he erupted with a palm strike of his own.

In terms of palm technique—who had he ever feared?

Slap-buzz!

When the two palms met, the covertly released energy shockwaves whipped up violent winds, their bone-piercing cold enough to freeze three feet of ice.

Qing Ge: “Impossible! You’re not at the Innate Early Stage!”

As he spoke, Qing Ge transformed his palm into piercing finger beams.

Humming screech!

Instantly, the wildly surging True Qi swept forth like three interlocking rings of white light, emitting a startling shrill cry.

Bang!

Their energies collided again before exploding successively. Ye Kuang was forced back repeatedly, sword in hand, the ground beneath his feet cracking with each step.

Though he had blocked the fingertip sharpness with his sword, he couldn’t maintain composure.

Instead, the strike fully ignited his fighting spirit.

“I underestimated you. Never expected you to hide your strength so deeply.” As Qing Ge spoke, several streaks of crimson dripped from his two fingers.

“Heh, who told you my cultivation was merely at the Innate Early Stage?” Ye Kuang retorted.

No sooner had he spoken than he prepared to advance again.

But unexpectedly, waves of roaring shouts emerged from the darkness, followed by figures in black robes materializing.

Three… four… ten—until they numbered over a hundred.

When they spotted Ye Kuang and Qing Ge, the scene erupted into chaos.

“He’s here! I found the person the Venerable One seeks! Kill them—top merit reward!”

“Roar roar roar…”

“Eh? Isn’t this the Angry Demon Buddha? What are you doing here?”

The atmosphere shifted abruptly, turning deathly quiet.

The absurd development made the earlier commotion seem like a jest.

Witnessing this, Ye Kuang had no choice but to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Qing Ge once more.It is worth mentioning that the enemy currently outnumbers them greatly. If they were to turn on each other again, even formidable as the two of them are, they would likely meet their end here.

Seeing this, Nu Chen did not know what to think. Forcing himself to stand up, he then spoke words that left everyone utterly bewildered.

“What a clever move, my friend. Though we may be on opposing sides, I owe you a debt from earlier. Let me give you a warning: if you continue to linger here any longer, Buzhou Mountain has likely already fallen by now…”