Translator: Silavin
Previously, Qin Yichen had already been at a disadvantage, yet Yi Buyan not only refused to cease his assault, but intensified his offensive even further. How could Qin Yichen, already at the end of his rope, possibly withstand such an attack!
*Boom!* Suddenly, upon the duelling platform, a subtle sound rang out. Those Disciples whose eyes were fixated tightly upon the platform abruptly contracted their pupils.
Under countless gazes, that crimson golden fire beam, like a piercing Sun, was actually deflected backwards, blasting towards the sky above.
Even the Array laid down by a Martial Ancestor rippled with wave after wave under the impact of this attack.
At this moment, Yi Buyan’s expression in mid-air changed dramatically. He stared in disbelief at the centre below, now shrouded in a sea of flames. How could Qin Yichen, already at his limit, have accomplished this?
Within the sea of fire, Qin Yichen’s expression had relaxed somewhat. He glanced with a hint of gratitude at the small grey gecko on his shoulder, which was currently yawning. That terrifyingly powerful assault just now had been flicked away by a casual gesture from this creature!
For some reason, looking at this little one now, Qin Yichen found himself increasingly fond of it. Actually, upon closer inspection, this fellow was not as unsightly as it appeared on the surface. In fact… Well, it was even somewhat cute.
As if sensing the ‘hunger’ in Qin Yichen’s eyes, the small gecko rolled its eyes at him in a remarkably Human-like fashion. Then, with a glance around, it drooped its head and settled onto Qin Yichen’s shoulder.
[Hey, don’t rush off to sleep. Can’t you see I’m in a critical situation!?] Qin Yichen’s eyes widened as he urgently cried out in his heart.
*Haah…* As if sensing Qin Yichen’s anxiety, the adorable little gecko, before sleeping, glared in a particular direction…
*Whoosh!* Almost instantaneously, the sea of flames dispersed completely, as though swept away by an icy gale.
What was even more shocking was that the Golden Firestorm Eagle in mid-air, as if sensing some terrifying presence, released a low cry. Its form gradually became translucent before vanishing entirely!
“What… what’s happening?!” Witnessing this almost theatrical reversal, countless observers stood dumbfounded, with many crying out in shock.
At this moment, Yi Buyan’s mind reeled with astonishment. Even he, standing upon the duelling platform, could not comprehend what had happened. Just moments ago, he had distinctly felt his Golden Firestorm Eagle Martial Soul retreat in fear!
A Martial Soul ranked within the top fifty on the Martial Soul Rankings had actually experienced fear!
This unprecedented scene had manifested upon him!
Yi Buyan stared in disbelief at the dishevelled youth rising from the lava-like rubble. At this moment, the latter’s lips seemed to curl with an almost sinister smile.
“Yi Buyan, you’re finished…” Qin Yichen murmured quietly. The next instant, he stamped forcefully upon the ground, his form shooting skyward. In the following moment, his fist crashed towards Yi Buyan’s face.
At this moment, Yi Buyan, as if stunned by his Martial Soul’s disappearance and severely drained from his previous attack, failed to react before being struck.
*Bang!* Amidst a dull thud accompanied by the sound of a breaking nose bridge, Yi Buyan’s body, suffering heavy impact, flew backwards.
*Bang!*
*Bang!*
Before Yi Buyan’s body could touch ground, he was launched skyward again. In mid-air, blood splattered everywhere. It was a truly pitiful sight!
Watching Qin Yichen’s savage assault, like a wild beast, the entire Battle Hall fell into absolute silence. Face after face bore expressions of disbelief, watching that figure being tossed about like a ball.
*Puff!* In mid-air, Yi Buyan’s form was blasted back dozens of metres once more. When he finally stabilised himself, his face bore an expression of utter disbelief. His voice hoarse as he roared, “Impossible! How could you possibly defeat me!”
Yi Buyan at this moment was covered in blood. That face, never particularly handsome to begin with, was now swollen like a steamed bun, utterly devoid of any previous grace.
The next instant, his pupils contracted sharply, for he saw an all-too-familiar fluctuation surging towards him from nearby.
“You dare harm my Brother! I’ll make you pay with your life!”
“Nine stacks of force!” An ice-cold shout rang out. Thinking of Li Yuanba, who had come within a hair’s breadth of death, Qin Yichen’s heart surged with towering fury.
Subsequently, under countless shocked gazes, Qin Yichen’s figure, like lightning itself, struck towards Yi Buyan.
“Stop!” Just then, a majestic voice reverberated throughout this space. Under this voice, everyone within the Battle Hall felt an immense pressure descend.
“A Martial Ancestor!” Everyone’s hearts filled with shock. Under this pressure, they found even breathing extremely difficult!
Upon the duelling platform, despite the Array, Qin Yichen’s form in mid-air slowed considerably. However, his expression remained cold, his momentum undiminished as he continued striking towards Yi Buyan.
“I conc…” At this moment, Yi Buyan’s face turned ashen. At this juncture, if he did not surrender, the Qin Yichen would definitely deliver a fatal blow!
Though being defeated by a new Disciple would bring utter humiliation, losing face could be recovered later. But if one lost one’s life, then nothing remained!
However, Yi Buyan clearly underestimated Qin Yichen’s resolve. Before his final word could emerge, that attack, its momentum like rushing thunder, had already appeared before him.
“Insolent!” Within the Battle Hall, that majestic voice rang out with a trace of fury. Clearly, after he had spoken, Qin Yichen’s defiance had provoked him!
As this voice fell, the duelling platform’s protective Array, which even a Martial Ancestor would struggle to break, actually directly dissipated. An indescribably powerful pressure descended, making even movement difficult for Qin Yichen.
“Old Lin, this is a battle between Juniors. As an Outer Sect Manager, your intervention is going too far!” Just as that pressure descended, Dong Yu’s cold snort also rang out. Simultaneously, a powerful pressure dispersed much of that oppressive force.
As the pressure upon him lightened, savage intent flared in Qin Yichen’s eyes. His form moved without hesitation, and under countless horrified gazes, his fist, carrying terrifying force, crashed brutally into Yi Buyan’s chest.
*Bang!* Finally, with a tremendous crash, Yi Buyan’s body was flung like a cannonball. In mid-air, blood gushed forth mixed with shattered internal organs. His chest rapidly caved inward, and when he crashed to the ground, his body had already lost all signs of life!
“Wretched bastard!” In the air above the duelling platform, a figure suddenly materialised. Gazing at Yi Buyan’s lifeless form, fury erupted across his features.