Chapter 391 – One Against a Hundred Without Fear, Heart Unflinching

“Come then, let’s fight! Let’s see who I, Ye Kuang, have ever feared!” declared Ye Kuang.

As these words echoed, one could imagine the ensuing chaos—the roaring fury from the opposing side grew increasingly savage.

Roar, roar, roar!

In an instant, seeing the onslaught, Ye Kuang erupted with simultaneous strikes of hands and feet, instantly sending one assailant flying. Then, with a backhand grip, he caught a club swung at his head.

Bang!

Following the explosive impacts, lingering echoes rose and fell, their vibrations unmistakably stirring an inexplicable tremor in those who heard.

Not only had Ye Kuang disarmed his opponent bare-handed, but he then wielded the club to execute “Dragon-Subduing Tiger-Subduing Zen”!

It must be noted that this staff technique was born from merging the Subduing Tiger Fist Intent with eighteen forms of staff arts, a realization he had attained through comprehension.

Clang, clang, clang!

For a moment, despite the flickering afterimages surrounding him, Ye Kuang effortlessly blocked attacks from all directions. With a move like “Galloping Steed,” he sent three opponents flying backward, tumbling into the crowd.

Roar, roar, roar!

Thus, the situation became one where a single move could shift the entire battle.

At that moment, far from feeling fear, Ye Kuang’s fighting spirit surged with fervor.

Soon, it was evident that he wielded the staff with formidable prowess, as if embodying a tiger’s might.

From a distance, his entire form seemed enveloped in a dense forest of staff shadows, defending against the encircling assaults.

Clang, clang, clang, clang!

In that instant, Ye Kuang’s agile movements resembled a tiger plunging into a flock of sheep—hardly meeting a worthy match. The scene erupted with the clashing of metal, his staff strikes thundering like sudden lightning.

Wherever his gaze fell, it was a sea of surging figures, each pressing forward relentlessly.

Just as Ye Kuang was in the midst of fierce combat, a sudden shout from nearby halted him.

“The Mount Shu Sect Leader?”

Indeed, the newcomer was none other than the Mount Shu Sect Leader, Daoist Lulin!

Instantly, Ye Kuang’s heart sank. Though unaware of how many experts lurked in the shadows, the mere exposure of his whereabouts signaled imminent danger.

“Ye Kuang, as the leader of a sect, my purpose here is to offer a reminder. You have now entered the Dao Inquiry Realm. There are times when you should not assert dominance unnecessarily—learn humility and know when to stop. Otherwise, the outcome may not be favorable.”

“Your words, Sect Hierarch, hold reason. But why should I heed your advice?”

“Sigh… Very well. I’ve said my piece. Take care.”

“Thanks, no need to see me out!”

As he spoke, Ye Kuang’s cold eyes and stern expression betrayed his lingering resentment as he watched Daoist Lulin depart.

It could be said that he fully understood the goodwill behind the Sect Leader’s visit. Yet, from the very first encounter, anyone who made a misguided decision must bear the corresponding consequences!

No exceptions!

Unbeknownst to him, the crowd soon grasped the revelation.

Ye Kuang had broken through to the Dao Inquiry Realm?!

No wonder he was so formidable!

And then, as if someone had raised the cry, “That bastard is hiding his strength—he’s in the Dao Inquiry Realm!” a single phrase ignited an uproar.

In moments, though the surging crowd seemed unstoppable, their footsteps betrayed their true caution.Whoa, he actually kept retreating.

Seeing this, Ye Kuang abruptly planted his staff on the ground and demanded, “The grievances between us, who is right and who is wrong—I believe everyone here knows perfectly well. Rather than saying I’m being ungrateful, it would be more accurate to say all of you are relying on your numbers to force the world to bow down, demanding everyone abandon their pride! Tell me, what kind of logic is this?”

As soon as these words were spoken, waves of furious roars erupted, piercing the air and clearly disturbing the tranquility of the beach.

So much so that pairs of eyes widened like tigers’, only then realizing how frenzied they had been earlier, leaving the beach in disarray with groans everywhere.

Hiss, hiss, hiss!

From this, one could easily imagine the sheer bewilderment and shock gripping the crowd.

Unbeknownst to them, Ye Kuang’s gaze swept over the sea of people but fixed firmly on Yun Mengshu’s side of the battlefield.

It must be understood that although the strongest among these people were only around the Innate level, it was undeniable that once this force triggered a qualitative change, even someone as powerful as Ye Kuang would find it hard to handle.

As for those who had surrounded him earlier, without exception, they couldn’t help muttering, “Dao Inquiry Realm?” “How is this possible?” “The intel was completely inaccurate!”

Hearing this, Ye Kuang couldn’t help but narrow his eyes slightly, a cold smirk curling repeatedly at the corners of his mouth.

For a moment, the air was thick with silent mockery, yet in reality, only one person stood proudly amidst it all.

Truth be told, Ye Kuang found it rather hard to comprehend why these people had betrayed their original intentions to wield such unjust blades.

Was it merely for fame and profit that they could surpass the innate faith and form of being human? Or did they believe any means were justified to achieve their ends?

At this thought, for some unknown reason, Ye Kuang suddenly burst into loud laughter: “Hahaha…”

“What are you laughing at?”

“You’re dead, you know that?”

“But this kid really fights ruthlessly. The Yishan Three Hundred Heroes are now down to just over a hundred. What should we do now?”

Hearing this, Ye Kuang clearly had no intention of paying much attention, instead continuing his maniacal laughter.

But behind these waves of laughter, was it truly just amusement?

Evidently, Ye Kuang simply believed that what ought to be done must be done with full effort—either not at all, or done to the very best!

Just as the saying goes: “The ambition to Subdue the Dragon, the zen to Subdue the Tiger. The realm grants you this, so why ask who shall return? Is this sense of injustice simply the fate of being trapped in the jianghu once you step into it?”

“Hahaha… The ancients always said to believe in a sliver of dawn in the future, for only then can one see the rainbow after the rain. Yet the scene before us now is nothing if not ironic…”