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At this moment, in the depths of the Devouring Sky Canyon, the people of Devouring Sky Village had long arrived. The old patriarch Daley, along with more than a dozen martial experts from Devouring Sky Village, were waiting here. This was his agreement with Ye Tianchen, to have a life-and-death battle here, to resolve the feud between Devouring Sky Village and Desolate Stone Village. The losing side, naturally, was to be completely annihilated.

"Clan Leader, why haven't the people from Desolate Stone Village arrived yet?"

"Could it be they don't dare to come?"

"Regardless of whether the people from Desolate Stone Village come or not, today is the day when our Devouring Sky Village will completely resolve the feud with Desolate Stone Village. Remember, once the people from Desolate Stone Village arrive, kill them all. I'll deal with Ye Tianchen. After killing the others from Desolate Stone Village, you are to rush to Desolate Stone Village quickly and capture all the villagers alive!" Daley said harshly and loudly.

"Yes, Clan Leader!"

The strength on the side of Devouring Sky Village is indeed far superior to that of Desolate Stone Village. Apart from Ye Tianchen, Dongfang Meng, Tianshuang, Zhang Ruotong, and Hu Gao, Desolate Stone Village only has five child disciples cultivating. Although among these five child disciples, for example, Feng and Zen possess exceptional talent, they are still too young and have just embarked on the path of martial cultivation not long ago. Meanwhile, on the side of Devouring Sky Village, besides the old patriarch Daley's profound cultivation, there are more than a dozen martial experts, most of whom are at the Martial Venerate Era cultivation level, with one even having reached the Early-stage Martial Saint cultivation. Such strength is considered very powerful in the three great Ancient Martial Worlds, much stronger than Desolate Stone Village.

Upon hearing the old patriarch Daley's command, all the martial experts in Devouring Sky Village became excited. They wanted to kill, and they all knew that if they couldn't resolve the affairs of Desolate Stone Village this time, then the terrifying existence behind Devouring Sky Village might become enraged. At that point, rivers of blood would flow, and even Devouring Sky Village might be wiped out. In the face of that terrifying existence, they wouldn't stand a chance, so they were eager to resolve Desolate Stone Village and prevent any blame from falling on them.

The sun hung high; soon it was midday, yet still, the people of Desolate Stone Village had not appeared. Ye Tianchen had not appeared either. This made Daley wrinkle his brow and say, "Send two people to see if the people from Desolate Stone Village have arrived. If they don't show up soon, we will attack Desolate Stone Village together!"

"Yes!"

Upon hearing the old patriarch Daley's command, two experts from Devouring Sky Village swiftly flew outside the canyon. Unexpectedly, a jade rope swept towards them, catching them off guard and binding them tightly before they could even react. They were startled and tried to break free, but found themselves unable to escape.

"A Martial Saint Treasure?"

"Oh no!"

Poof!

Poof!

Two streams of blood shot skyward, and two heads flew up as well. These two experts from Devouring Sky Village had mid-stage Martial Sovereign cultivation levels. Logically speaking, they shouldn't have been so easily killed. But, they were too careless, never expecting to be trapped by a Martial Saint Treasure and unable to escape, thus becoming helpless fish on a chopping block.

"Hmm?"

Rumble!

Upon seeing this scene, Daley decisively struck out, releasing a palm strike. The jade rope immediately retracted, forming a hand shape to meet Daley's attack head-on.

Thud!

The person controlling the jade rope from behind was knocked flying, but not severely injured. Given his cultivation level, fighting Daley would still be very difficult. If it weren't for the protection of the Martial Saint Treasure Jade Rope, that previous palm strike would have likely left him in a near-death state if not killed.

"Old man, I didn't expect you to be quite strong. Today, let this young master kill you!" Hu Gao, holding the jade rope, coldly said to Daley.

"Hmm? Why is it you? Where's Ye Tianchen?" Daley couldn't help but be stunned and asked.

"Hmph, dealing with small characters like you doesn't require my big brother's involvement. I'm enough by myself. Watch me leave no one alive among you!" Hu Gao snorted coldly and shouted.

Daley furrowed his brow, a hint of strangeness flickering in his expression. Perhaps he couldn't fathom why Ye Tianchen hadn't appeared. Could something have happened to him? Or did Ye Tianchen have some other plan? Daley was puzzled, but facing Hu Gao's attack, he naturally wouldn't hold back and engaged fiercely.

Thud!

Hu Gao was sent flying, blood gushing from his mouth, his face pale as he cursed, "Damn it, you're bullying the young with your age, no moral decency. I was holding back because I saw you were old, don't push me!"

"Still talking tough on the brink of death. I'll ask you one more time, where has Ye Tianchen gone?" Daley coldly asked Hu Gao.

"My big brother is sleeping at home, too busy to deal with you, so let me kill you instead!" Hu Gao shouted, recklessly charging again.

Bam!

Daley threw a punch, creating a huge hole in Hu Gao's chest, making him stagger, barely holding himself up, with no combat capability left, yet he still had a cheeky smile, "Damn, bullying me just because your cultivation is higher. If you have the guts, suppress your realm to Mid-stage Martial Sovereign and see if I don't punch you to smithereens!"

The gap in cultivation realms was indeed too large, and so was the disparity in strength. Hu Gao was only at the Mid-stage Martial Sovereign realm, while Daley was at the Mid-stage Martial Saint realm, several realms apart. Hu Gao knew he had no chance of defeating Daley. Even coming this time alone, he was ready to die. Hu Gao's plan was simple: kill a few from Devouring Sky Village or get killed by them. This way, Devouring Sky Village's men might be delayed a bit, giving Desolate Stone Village time to disappear, ensuring their temporary safety. This was all Hu Gao could do.

"Since you won't tell, and Ye Tianchen won't come, I'll kill you and then slaughter all of Desolate Stone Village!" Daley coldly said to Hu Gao.

"Damn, you think I'm that easy to bully? An old geezer bullying the young!" Hu Gao cursed in exasperation.

"Still boasting on the brink of death!"

As Daley spoke, he waved his right hand, and a group of masters from Devouring Sky Village charged at Hu Gao, intent on utterly destroying him. Daley's expression was grim, as he hadn't expected Ye Tianchen to not show up. It seemed something really happened. Could that terrifying being have acted first? Had Ye Tianchen already been killed in secret?

Clang!

Clang!

Clang!

Suddenly, as a few martial experts from Devouring Sky Village were about to strike Hu Gao down, a shadow rushed in, blocking their slaughter aura, standing in front of Hu Gao. It was a tall figure holding a short knife.

"Boss, I knew you... Huh? Who are you?" Hu Gao initially thought it was Ye Tianchen, as he found it hard to believe someone as powerful and talented as him could have died so easily. But when he took a clear look, he realized the person who saved him was a stranger he'd never met before.

"Don't ask who I am, I won't tell you. But if you must know, I can only say I am adored by everyone, beloved by flowers, charming countless girls, universally appealing to all ages... the lone wanderer, Tian Boguang..." The person standing before Hu Gao introduced himself in a lewd posture and tone.

"You...you...you...are you Brother Tian Boguang?" Hu Gao exclaimed.

When Ye Tianchen and Hu Gao swore brotherhood, Ye Tianchen had told Hu Gao that he had also sworn brotherhood with Tian Boguang. Although Tian Boguang and Hu Gao had never met, a man's promise is worth its weight in gold. Once sworn brothers, always brothers.

"You are..." Tian Boguang was momentarily stunned, unable to recall who Hu Gao was, so he couldn't help but ask.

Despite being gravely injured, Hu Gao climbed up from the ground upon hearing Tian Boguang's inquiry, assuming a rather lascivious stance and said, "Hmmph, now let me give a grand introduction of myself to Brother Tian Boguang. I am the elegant and dashing, devastatingly handsome, coolest of the cool, the number one pretty boy in the Ancient Martial World, the edgy martial art master... Hu Gao!"

"You're Brother Hu Gao, what a fortunate meeting, it seems we two share the same character and interests. No need for a sworn brother ceremony, I've heard you've sworn brotherhood with Ye Tianchen, and I've done the same, we're brothers already, hahahaha!" Tian Boguang laughed and patted Hu Gao's shoulder.

"Wow...cough cough..." Hu Gao couldn't help but cough twice, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, looking extremely pained.

Tian Boguang glanced at Hu Gao, frowned, then with a serious and earnest expression said, "You've already suffered serious injuries, just watch me perform from behind. I'll handle these guys; remember to cheer for me in your heart!" (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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