CHAPTER 1302: CHAPTER 1298: CUNNING ENEMY

The provocative words left Ye Tian speechless.

It was exactly as Elder Xi Feng said. If he continued to attack the ice wolves with the Vacuum Qi Blade of the wooden sword, due to the distance, these ice wolves would not explode and would be no different from ordinary ice blocks. In that case, Elder Xi Feng’s true form would naturally not appear to trigger the explosion of these ice wolves.

If this continued for a long time, Ye Tian would become exhausted from expending too much strength and would be defeated without a doubt!

However, if he got closer to these ice wolves, without a doubt, they would explode violently, and he would definitely get injured...

This was a dilemma. If they continued to drag it out, his stamina would eventually be exhausted... But if he decided to take a gamble and attack Elder Xi Feng’s true form, it would come with enormous risk. Ye Tian had to be aware that he might die from the explosion of the ice wolves...

"Not moving anymore? Ye Tian, is your resolve really so shallow?"

The sharp laughter of Elder Xi Feng once again reached Ye Tian’s ears.

At this time, Ye Tian was keenly aware that he was at a significant disadvantage...

But if he didn’t defeat Elder Xi Feng, his companions, who lacked such capability, would likely face total annihilation if he lost.

Therefore, even though the future was perilous, Ye Tian had to maintain the Silent Qi of the Nether God and quietly gather his strength...

"Kid, are you ready?"

The heart of the millennium ancient tree also knew of the urgent situation, so it immediately communicated with Ye Tian through their minds...

"Yes! I’m ready!"

Ye Tian nodded, tightly gripping the wooden sword.

For both himself and the heart of the millennium ancient tree, this time they had to be prepared to risk their lives; otherwise, there was no way to defeat such a powerful opponent as Elder Xi Feng!

Thus, Ye Tian gradually began to unleash the power within him. Since this might be the final strike, Ye Tian held nothing back.

A continuous flow of power overflowed from his body, and Ye Tian’s body began to radiate with bursts of brilliant light...

Among all the powers, the divine power was particularly striking. Although Ye Tian’s strength had previously reached exhaustion, under the reinvigorating thrust of the wooden sword, the divine power within him naturally surged forth once more.

And it was this divine power which Elder Xi Feng had always coveted. He especially admired such power, so when Ye Tian revealed his divine power, there was a tinge of envy mixed with admiration in his words!

"Truly fascinating, dragging your battered body to struggle with me for so long, and even now, you still possess such formidable strength within you? Worthy of being a descendant of the Divine Race, just this lineage alone is enviable!

But this will be the last time I envy the divine power, because next, I will launch the grand plan of the Black Hole Clan and take the entire South City’s life force as an offering to bring me the blood of the Divine Race! So, Ye Tian, this is your last display of divine power!"

Every word of Elder Xi Feng was heard by Ye Tian, who responded with a faint smile, "Indeed, Elder Xi Feng, this is your last time to envy divine power—however, it’s not because you’ll soon gain the bloodline of the Divine Race, but because you’re about to die by my wooden sword!"

"What arrogance!"

Elder Xi Feng sneered. Not inclined to verbal contests, he didn’t continue the debate with Ye Tian.

The pack of wolves once again lunged fiercely at Ye Tian, and Ye Tian, knowing this was the last chance, charged towards the wolves while holding the wooden sword!

"Swish, swish, swish, swish, swish, swish, swish, swish, swish~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"

Ye Tian swung the wooden sword in his hand, dense sword shadows accompanied by bursts of Vacuum Qi Force, directly attacking the ice wolves.

"Crash, crash, crash, crash, crash, crash~~~~~~~~~~~~"

All the ice wolves were shattered by Ye Tian, but because Ye Tian was still at a distance, none of the ice wolves exploded.

Of course, Ye Tian had anticipated success or martyrdom this time, so as he attacked the ice wolves, he also slowly closed the distance.

He was already less than ten meters away from one of the ice wolves. At such a close range, if Ye Tian moved a step closer, the ice wolf could explode at any moment.

To defeat Elder Xi Feng, Ye Tian had to use his body as bait. He swung the wooden sword and struck the ice wolf before him fiercely.

While attacking the ice wolf, Ye Tian also unleashed his clairvoyant ability, his eyes fixed intently on the ice wolf in front of him, ready to attack as soon as he could sense Elder Xi Feng’s true form from within it!

"Crash!"

With a crisp sound, the ice wolf in front of him was shattered by Ye Tian’s wooden sword!

"This... what is happening..."

Ye Tian felt a sense of astonishment. By logic, at such a close distance, as soon as he attacks the ice wolves, a fierce explosion should be generated from the ice wolves’ bodies.

However, why did this ice wolf shatter after his attack, without any explosion occurring?

Earlier, he had concentrated fully, ready to attack Xi Feng Elder’s true body, but unexpectedly, the ice wolf didn’t explode, leaving Ye Tian rushing into emptiness!

"Hahahahahahahahaha~~~~~~~~~~~~~" In mid-air, Xi Feng Elder’s laughter came once again, "Ye Tian, did you really think I’d be so foolish as to expose my true body before you when you are fully prepared?"

"What!?"

Xi Feng Elder’s words were undoubtedly like a bolt from the blue.

Previously, Ye Tian simply thought Xi Feng Elder wished to kill him, and once he attacked close enough to hit, the ice wolf would explode fiercely.

Yet, Ye Tian never thought Xi Feng Elder would let go of the best chance to kill him, choosing instead to waste time with him through exhaustion...

"Ye Tian, you’ve already seen through my weakness, the only flaw that could defeat me! But, you don’t know whether I’ll confront you directly or not! Even if there’s only a 1% chance of failure, I won’t risk it! Ye Tian, now these ice wolves are merely a decoy; as long as I don’t control them, you won’t find my true body, nor can you defeat me!"

"You..."

Xi Feng Elder’s words made Ye Tian furious, grinding his teeth angrily while gripping his wooden sword tightly.

"Kid, stay calm! This guy is waiting for you to lose your composure!"

The millennium ancient tree’s Shu Xin constantly reminded.

Ye Tian belongs to the kind of martial artist that balances intelligence and strength, so in combat, he can clearly analyze the enemy’s tactics and weaknesses, and find the right opportunity to counterattack, which is Ye Tian’s most adept combat style.

However, if Ye Tian is in a hurry, he’ll lose his coolness and composure, leading to a sharp decline in his combat effectiveness!

Shu Xin didn’t want Ye Tian to fight Xi Feng Elder under such circumstances, hence the frequent reminders...

"I understand, Shu Xin. Rest assured, no matter how many tricks this guy plays, I won’t let him manipulate me!"

Ye Tian nodded resolutely, for he’s a seasoned martial artist, and would not lose his composure over some tricks by an opponent.

"Die! Ye Tian!"

Xi Feng Elder shouted again, and with the sound, the ice wolf group once more pounced at Ye Tian.

The dense wolf pack, each with the potential for a fierce explosion, facing such a ferocious attack, Ye Tian could only swing the wooden sword violently, attacking the incoming ice wolves with vacuum qi blades.

"Crash-crash-crash-crash-crash~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"

Accompanied by a series of crisp sounds, the group of ice wolves was shattered by Ye Tian once again, none of them exploded.

Still, Ye Tian’s face showed a grave expression, cold sweat dripping from his forehead, even his breath began to become rapid...

"Hehehehe~~~~~~~ What’s wrong? Feeling powerless? Ye Tian, it seems you’ve already shown signs of defeat!"

As a martial artist, once you become hesitant during attacks and defenses, once you are unsure of what to do next, you’ll fall into passiveness. This situation, when prolonged, will consume a large amount of physical strength.

Therefore, even if Ye Tian’s power is tremendous, he can’t endure such exhaustion; in no time, he’ll be breathing heavily, which is understandable.

And that’s precisely what Xi Feng Elder targeted, attacking Ye Tian with a mixture of reality and illusion...

These ice wolves, when at a distance, even if attacked, wouldn’t explode; but even when close enough, they might not explode; if they don’t explode, Xi Feng Elder’s true body would be completely hidden among the ice wolves, and by his ability alone, Ye Tian can’t locate it; should he never attack Xi Feng Elder’s true body, he’ll eventually lose due to excessive physical exhaustion.

In Ye Tian’s mind, various thoughts flooded incessantly, making him feel not only troubled but also indecisive and unable to focus during attacks and defenses.

And this is exactly what Xi Feng Elder hoped to see. As long as Ye Tian continues fighting in this state, victory is just within reach for him!

"Ye Tian! You’re defeated! Now, you stand no chance of winning!"

Xi Feng Elder said arrogantly, as the ice wolves continued to strike in front of Ye Tian.

Far, near, explode, not explode...

Such thoughts kept swirling in Ye Tian’s mind, and even the most meticulous and adaptable martial artist, facing such circumstances, would struggle to remain composed.