Chapter 071: Severe Injuries

  Fingers twitching with sonic booms, Yang Tian's hands danced in the air, weaving intricate seals as his vital energy surged out, forming a complex array of symbols.

  Facing the charging ox phantom, Yang Tian didn't dare underestimate it. The power of this martial technique was on par with his own.

  "Earth Shaking Seal!" With the final seal completed, a small seal materialized in the air, spinning rapidly. A crimson wave of energy surged forth, shaking the void.

  "Boom!" As the ox phantom descended upon him, the crimson seal shot up to meet it. The ox roared as it collided with the seal.

  "Bang! Bang!" The deafening explosion echoed through the pill chamber, causing the entire room to tremble. Those fighting nearby were forced to retreat several steps, the shockwaves buffeting them.

  "Crack... Crack..." As the explosions continued, fine cracks appeared in the surrounding jade walls. The resulting shockwaves sent both combatants flying.

  Yang Tian was pushed back seven or eight steps, each footstep cracking the jade floor. Li Hongtao fared no better, his body slamming into a jade wall, causing it to split with cracks spreading several zhang.

  "This little bastard is stronger than I thought. If I don't kill him now, it'll only get harder," Li Hongtao muttered, rubbing his numb arm, his expression darkening with murderous intent.

  Without hesitation, Yang Tian transformed into a whirlwind, darting around Li Hongtao and unleashing a barrage of fierce punches, each strike carrying terrifying force.

  Li Hongtao sneered, tossing the Qian Yuan Cauldron into the air. A cascade of azure light poured down, freezing Yang Tian's punches mid-air.

  "Bang! Bang!" With each vibration of the cauldron, the punches dissipated. But Yang Tian, like a madman, continued to unleash a relentless assault on the cauldron.

  "Idiot..." Li Hongtao's eyes gleamed with mockery. The Qian Yuan Cauldron was renowned for its defense, making Yang Tian's attacks futile.

  "Azure Blood Sword Art: Strike the Heavens!" Xing Hao shouted, summoning a river of sword energy that coalesced into a massive sword phantom, slashing towards the Earth Spirit Bell.

  "Bang! Bang!" The giant sword struck, sending Huang Li flying. Blood sprayed from his mouth as he glared at Xing Hao, a yellow armor enveloping his body.

  "Trash," Xing Hao scoffed, recognizing the armor made from an ancient turtle shell, known for its incredible defense.

  On the other side, Shan Qu fought valiantly against two powerful opponents. Though his movements were swift, the strain was evident. With Xing Hao's arrival, the pressure eased.

  "Xing Hao, I'll kill you someday!" Huang Li cursed, turning his attention to Yang Tian and Li Hongtao's battle. Seeing their intense clash, he couldn't help but sneer.

  "Li Hongtao, can't you see they're stalling? You idiot!" Huang Li shouted, barely restraining his urge to intervene.

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  "Haha," the others laughed, watching Li Hongtao effortlessly fend off Yang Tian's attacks with the Qian Yuan Cauldron.

  "Yang Tian, you will die!" Enraged, Li Hongtao's eyes turned crimson as the patterns on the cauldron spun rapidly.

  "Idiot..." Yang Tian ceased his assault, retreating swiftly. He glanced at Yun'er, who was still collecting Star Pills. Though many had been gathered, plenty remained.

  "Qian Yuan Cauldron, Seal the Heavens!" Li Hongtao poured his energy into the cauldron, causing it to radiate a deadly azure light, bearing down on Yang Tian.

  "Ha!" Yang Tian's eyes turned cold, his long black hair whipping around as a river of vital energy surged above him. The drum-like vibrations shook the void, alleviating the pressure on him.

  "It's true, the little beast has manifested a phenomenon," Li Hongtao seethed with jealousy, finally believing the rumors.

  "Indeed, a phenomenon. Who is this kid? If he were from a major faction, why doesn't he have any notable treasures?" Murong Jie and Tuoba Bao exchanged glances, their eyes filled with shock.

  "Humph, worry about yourselves. If you don't get those pills today, you'll regret it," Xing Hao sneered, his attacks forcing Murong Jie to defend.

  The battle raged on, with Yang Tian and Li Hongtao locked in a deadly dance. The Qian Yuan Cauldron's power clashed with Yang Tian's relentless assault, the room shaking with each collision.

  "Explode!" Yang Tian roared, causing the cauldron to tremble violently. The patterns on its surface dimmed, and Li Hongtao was forced back.

  Seizing the moment, Yang Tian lunged forward, his fist glowing with starlight, aiming for Li Hongtao's head.

  "Damn it!" Li Hongtao's pupils contracted as a red protective robe enveloped him. The fierce punch landed, sending shockwaves through the air.

  "Bang! Bang!" Yang Tian unleashed a flurry of punches, driving Li Hongtao back.

  "Bastard, you asked for this!" Blood trickled from Li Hongtao's mouth as he glared at Yang Tian. With a sinister smile, he produced a small, silver bead, causing the surrounding void to distort.

  "Retreat!" Xing Hao's face paled as he recognized the bead, shouting a warning.

  Yang Tian's pupils contracted as he swiftly retreated, but the bead followed.

  "Boom! Boom!" The explosion was deafening, shattering the jade walls and sending debris flying like a storm.

  As the dust settled, a figure struggled to rise. Yang Tian's clothes were tattered, his body covered in wounds. Half his bones were broken, saved only by the stabilizing power of the Ancestral Dragon Ring.

  "Still alive, little beast?" Li Hongtao's expression darkened as he kicked towards Yang Tian's head.

  "No!" Xing Hao's face fell, but Murong Jie's relentless attacks prevented him from intervening.

  Yang Tian's blurry vision focused on the incoming kick, only to feel a soft body embrace him. A familiar, gentle aura brought clarity to his mind.

  "Yun'er," Yang Tian's heart clenched as he saw her pale face, blood trickling from her lips.

  "You deserve death!" Yang Tian's icy gaze locked onto Li Hongtao, emanating a terrifying aura.

  "Such a venomous glare," Li Hongtao felt a chill, quickly replaced by anger as he charged forward.

  "Fight! Fight!" On the brink of death, Yang Tian's fighting spirit surged, his body tensing with renewed vigor.

  The room was filled with his overwhelming battle intent, forcing everyone back. Yang Tian charged forward, his strikes relentless.

  "Strike!" With a low roar, Yang Tian's fist met Li Hongtao's foot, sending him flying. Fear gripped Li Hongtao's heart as he was overwhelmed by Yang Tian's indomitable will.

  "Incredible battle spirit," the onlookers murmured, retreating under the pressure of Yang Tian's aura.

  In the center, Yang Tian fought like a man possessed, his cold eyes devoid of emotion, driven solely by the desire to kill.

  "Cough... Cough..." Li Hongtao coughed up blood, his privileged upbringing leaving him unprepared for such ferocity. His spirit broken, he could only endure the relentless assault.

  As blood flowed, Yang Tian's consciousness wavered, sustained only by sheer willpower. The sounds of battle, the vision of a blood-soaked battlefield, and an unyielding spirit echoed in his mind.

  Li Hongtao continued to cough up blood until his protective robe activated, shielding him. Eventually, both combatants collapsed, unconscious.

  "Let's go," Murong Jie and Tuoba Bao exchanged glances, using their energy to retrieve their fallen comrades and fleeing the pill chamber.

  "Not so fast!" Shan Qu raised his bow, unleashing a barrage of purple arrows.

  "Scram!" Murong Jie waved his golden fan, creating a massive barrier that blocked the arrows.

  "Bang! Bang! Bang!" The shockwaves forced the retreating figures back, but they soon disappeared from the pill chamber.