Chapter 342 – Three Days Later, Powerful Enemies Strike

Short days, yet each one filled to the brim.

It could be said that these three days had been a rare period of leisure.

Ye Kuang spent them feasting and drinking with his pack of rogue friends, occasionally sparring with each other.

The outcome was obvious—his actions left Pang Hu and the others with bruised and swollen faces, sparking their collective indignation.

“Damn it, haven’t you heard the saying ‘don’t hit the face’? If my handsome looks get even slightly marred, how am I supposed to face anyone?”

“How did this bastard get so fast? I can barely keep up!”

Hearing this, Ye Kuang leaped and landed behind Zheng Xiucai, launching a relentless assault on him.

“Stop, hold on! I give up, you old sixth! No more, no more! Why are you only targeting me and not the others?” the scholar roared in frustration.

Ling Yun and Pang Hu turned a deaf ear, stating matter-of-factly, “You’re the fastest runner here—who else should we go after?”

Gao Qing chimed in, “Exactly, exactly! Weren’t you always boasting about your unmatched speed? Heh, how did that feel earlier?”

Little did they know, the only response they got from Zheng Xiucai was a classic hand gesture of disdain.

Seeing this, Ye Kuang couldn’t help but rub his forehead in exasperation, laughing and scolding, “You bunch of slackers, all you do is eat, drink, and have fun. Don’t you know that if you’re not moving forward, you’re falling behind? Keep sparring! How can you not think about getting stronger?”

As he spoke, he couldn’t resist muttering under his breath, “Ah, why waste free punching bags?”

But to his surprise, the response he received was a unanimous gesture—a universally understood middle finger.

At this, Ye Kuang lunged forward, delivering a flurry of punches and kicks to all four of them.

After who knows how long, the ground was littered with groaning figures, and only then did he feel somewhat refreshed.

Just then, Sophia approached and handed him a towel, unable to suppress her blooming smile. “You’re really something, aren’t you? What did they ever do to you?”

Hearing this, Ye Kuang felt utterly wronged and sighed. “Ah… you don’t understand how important my position as the boss is to me. These bastards only dare to talk big behind my back, and what’s worse, when they cause trouble, all the blame falls on me. Tell me, how would you feel in my place?”

As he spoke, he wiped the sweat from his forehead and then said something that stunned everyone.

“But damn, this feeling of total relaxation is really satisfying…”

His words sent a shiver down the spines of even the bodyguards who glanced his way.

It could be said they had seen “ruthless people who seldom speak,” but who would have thought that Ye Kuang “not only talks a lot but is also ruthless enough.”

Clearly, the fact that Ye Kuang didn’t spare even his own brothers left them deeply unnerved and fearful.

Sophia: “…”

Ye Kuang: “By the way, I need to go to Shaolin one of these days to prepare for the upcoming unknown challenges.”

No sooner had he spoken than he couldn’t help but ask, “Will you come with me?”Hearing this, Sophia inexplicably froze both inside and out, neither agreeing nor refusing. Her ambiguous attitude was clearly filled with unspoken thoughts.

Seeing this, Ye Kuang suddenly initiated a Dao Inquiry: “What? Do you have urgent matters to attend to?”

Sophia: “Let’s talk after you’ve accomplished your heart’s desire. As for me, I truly have a troublesome matter to handle right now. Sigh.”

As she spoke, she couldn’t help but reveal a trace of melancholy, appearing hesitant to continue.

This scene falling into Ye Kuang’s eyes made him unable to suppress his curiosity, murmuring to himself: “Do you need my help? Presumably with my current strength, I could be of some assistance.”

While speaking, a hint of tenderness unexpectedly appeared in his eyes.

Meeting his gaze, Sophia felt her entire body grow warm, yet she gently declined: “This matter… I’m afraid it’s beyond your current capabilities. You need not involve yourself.”

Hearing this, Ye Kuang was momentarily speechless.

Clearly, something that even Sophia found tricky must be more complicated than he had imagined.

Thus it became evident that although confident in his own power, he wasn’t arrogant enough to believe he could solve all problems.

For a moment, the scene was filled only with the miserable groans of Pang Hu and his three companions learning their lesson, and the cold, lonely wind brushing against their faces.

Sophia: “…”

Ye Kuang: “…It must be said that each of them had their own goals and their own difficulties, and their mutual consideration subtly deepened each other’s importance in their hearts.

Unbeknownst to them, at this very moment, a man wreathed in flames was charging toward them with overwhelming momentum.

Wherever he passed, the air became as dry as blazing fire.

This development immediately attracted countless wide-eyed onlookers.

Simultaneously, the entire night sky boiled like fiery clouds, unexpectedly heralding the premature arrival of dawn.

“Eh…”

“What’s happening? Such powerful aura!”

“Commander! We must leave quickly! That guy has caught up with us!”

Naturally sensing the gradually rising temperature in the air, Sophia couldn’t conceal her alarm. Without hesitation, she shouted: “Go, go now! Has this guy gone mad? Daring to act so recklessly in a foreign land.”

“Who is this person? It seems you have some history with him.”

Saying this, Ye Kuang grabbed Sophia’s hand and calmly stated: “Haven’t you always questioned my strength? Today I’ll clear an obstacle for you, and see whether I remain as vulnerable as I was in the past.”

With these words, he completely disregarded everyone’s objections and roared fiercely at the sky.

Roar! Roar! Roar!

Thus it was predictable that a fiery figure miles away suddenly accelerated like a raging torrent.

Instantly, despite being miles apart, everyone in the courtyard couldn’t help feeling their scalps tingling with apprehension.

They saw the sky suddenly ignite with towering flames, appearing like fiery blades piercing through heaven and earth, creating an impression far beyond mere shock!

“Hahaha… Where did this fool who doesn’t value his life come from, daring to challenge this king?”

Meanwhile.

“Ye Kuang, you’re no match for him. Trust me on this. If we retreat now, there’s still time.””Thinking of leaving? I’m afraid it’s not that easy. Huh… It’s you! Sophia!! Never thought you’d be here too, hahaha… Truly, I searched everywhere without success, yet you fell right into my lap! How dare you scheme to trap me in the deep sea that day, making me suffer immensely? Did you ever imagine you’d be cremated here tonight!”

“And one more thing—this should be Ye Kuang’s residence. How dare he boast so shamelessly? Say… who is Ye Kuang?”

As the echoing words exploded through the air, a section of the courtyard wall instantly melted away, forming a human-shaped passage.

In an instant, the temperature of the entire scene abruptly skyrocketed, as if they had been plunged into a sea of raging flames.

At that moment, even Ye Kuang couldn’t help but change expression, immediately launching a fierce punch without a second thought!

Myriad Tribulations Second Level, Earth-Shattering Shock!

Hiss—BOOM!

Before their eyes, fiery light erupted wildly, while their ears were assaulted by what sounded like a thunderclap from clear skies!

Buzz buzz buzz—!

The echoes reverberated, ringing incessantly in their ears. Even the moisture in the air was forcibly decomposed, transforming the surroundings into a blazing inferno that obscured all visible things.

“Holy shit, what is this thing?”

“Damn it, it’s so hot! Is this guy even human?”

“Fatso, why are you pulling me? My hair’s on fire…”