Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 459 - 456: The Gentleman’s Sword

Chapter 459: Chapter 456: The Gentleman’s Sword

Pfft!

This sword stabbed without deviation into the vital point of the vampire bat Demon King. In the next moment, a bloody hole appeared on the surface of its skin, as the Sword Qi tore through the hole and mercilessly penetrated the Demon King’s vital point, with scalding fresh blood instantly splattering out.

Just as Ye Xuan was about to exert his full strength to kill this vampire bat Demon King, the latter’s golden patterns on its body suddenly brightened intensely. The slit torn open by Ye Xuan seemed to become rigid, and Ye Xuan’s Dragon Abyss Ancient Sword could no longer penetrate further, getting stuck in the wound.

Swoosh!

The vampire bat Demon King’s Blood Claw suddenly struck through the air, bringing a strong stench of blood. Ye Xuan’s expression changed slightly, and he raised his palm to meet the attack, colliding fiercely.

With a loud "boom," the vampire bat Demon King also retreated sharply, flashing into the withered forest, intending to flee.

"Think you can run!"

Before the vampire bat Demon King could escape his attack range, Ye Xuan leaped into the air and swung his sword, striking the Demon King’s vital point and sending it flying once again, with fresh blood raining down like droplets.

Seeing this scene, the faces of Huang Bo and the other two showed a trace of great joy. It seemed that this vampire bat Demon King was bound to die at Ye Xuan’s hands.

However, just at this moment, a loud shout suddenly rang out from the other side of the withered forest.

"You brazen demon! How dare you set up an ambush and attack the disciples of Xuantian Sect!"

As soon as the voice fell, the figure appeared in the vision of Ye Xuan and the others. Dressed in simple white clothing, with his white robes billowing, he held a three-and-a-half-foot-long sword, and behind him, a sun-like sword light suddenly burst forth, illuminating the entire Ancient City with its brilliance.

The vampire bats were just approaching this white-clothed youth when they were pierced by the sword light he emitted, screaming continuously as their bodies were sliced into countless pieces.

As soon as this person appeared, he went straight for the vampire bat Demon King and with a single sword strike, pierced through the Demon King’s vital point from behind. The next moment, a blood-shining Demon Core was also taken out by this white-clothed youth.

"With just one sword, Brother Chu Yang managed to slay the vampire bat Demon King. He truly is formidable."

"Of course, what kind of person is Brother Chu Yang, what kind of strength does he have? A mere vampire bat Demon King, what waves could it possibly make?"

"Congratulations, Brother Chu Yang. The vampire bat Demon King is worth a thousand Merit Points. With this, Brother Chu Yang should have enough Merit Points to exchange for the Sunset Sword."

With the emergence of this white-clothed youth, three or four Inner Sect Disciples of the Xuantian Sect also appeared. After Brother Chu Yang killed the vampire bat Demon King, they all started to beam joyfully, buttering him up.

"It’s just luck."

The white-clothed youth named Chu Yang smiled faintly, with a hint of self-satisfaction on his face.

"This vampire bat Demon King is my prey. You’re enjoying the fruits of my labor, reaping the benefits, and taking the Demon Core. Isn’t that a bit unscrupulous?"

Just as those few were feeling quite pleased with themselves, Ye Xuan’s voice suddenly rang out. He looked at the group that had appeared, somewhat coldly. These guys didn’t show up earlier or later but just when he was about to kill the vampire bat Demon King. Thinking about it, it was clear there was something fishy going on, definitely not just a simple coincidence.

"What, you dared to speak to Brother Chu Yang like this? If it weren’t for Brother Chu Yang’s intervention, you all would have died here already. I can’t believe you, such an ungrateful cur, neither showing gratitude nor recognizing favors, and now you speak such orphan-like words, totally shameless."

"That’s right, with your mere Martial Sect realm, to say that the vampire bat Demon King was your prey, don’t joke around. Ten of you combined wouldn’t be a match for the vampire bat Demon King."

"Why waste words on this brat, kneel down now and apologize to Brother Chu Yang, otherwise let you understand hierarchy right now!"

As soon as Ye Xuan’s words came out, those few Inner Sect Disciples started to jeer. Seeing Ye Xuan’s low cultivation, they thought he was easy to bully and thus vied with each other to show off in front of Brother Chu Yang and curry favor with him.

Ye Xuan was about to speak when Huang Bo tugged at his clothes and whispered in his ear, "Brother Liu Xuan, this Gentleman Sect’s Sword Chu Yang is a well-known expert. You must not offend him; otherwise, there will be no place for you within the Inner Sect."

"The Gentleman Sect again?"

Hearing this, Ye Xuan couldn’t help frowning. These people from the Gentleman Sect were really not easy to deal with. Huang Tianyi had already forged a grudge against him, and now this so-called Gentleman Sword Chu Yang was another vile and despicable fellow, completely besmirching the term ’gentleman.’

To be precise, ’clothed-beast’ would be a more appropriate description.

Seeing the expression on Ye Xuan’s face, Chu Yang also sneered disdainfully, then decided not to pay any more attention to such "insignificant people" and prepared to leave the place.

"Wait a moment!"

Just as he had taken his first step, Ye Xuan’s cold voice rang out again, causing him to slightly frown, "To steal another’s belongings and still have the audacity to walk away just like that? The so-called Gentleman Sect would be better named a band of robbers."

"Shut up!"

Chu Yang finally lost his temper. With a loud shout, he startled Huang Bo and the others who were all somewhat resentful towards Ye Xuan for not recognizing the situation. If they angered Chu Yang, there was a good chance he might take their lives, and that would spell trouble.

With the "Unrivaled Sword’s" prowess, if he truly decided to kill, none of them would survive.

"You noisy brat, seeking your own demise?"

A fierce killing intent shone on Chu Yang’s face. In his eyes, the lives of Ye Xuan and his companions weren’t worth mentioning. To kill Ye Xuan and the others would merely be a matter of lifting his hand. A few Inner Sect Disciples without any backing or influence—if they died, they died; no one would bother to investigate.

"And what of it?"

Ye Xuan picked up the Dragon Abyss Ancient Sword and his body quickly transformed into a half-dragon humanoid form. If he had chosen to swallow his pride and endure the humiliation, he wouldn’t be Ye Xuan.

With his current state as a Seventh Grade Martial Sect, a fight might not be out of the question.

"Courting death!"

Chu Yang was furious, his killing intent at its peak. This foolish boy, utterly disrespectful—did he truly believe that Chu Yang would hesitate to kill?

Seeing this, Huang Bo and the others secretly lamented. Had they known it would come to this, they wouldn’t have joined Ye Xuan in the first place. It was ironic they might not die at the hands of the Blood Cloud, but rather by their own comrade’s.

Boom!

Just as Chu Yang was about to kill Ye Xuan and the others, the dead forest suddenly trembled violently, and in the next instant, a powerful surge of bloody aura erupted behind him, sweeping towards Chu Yang and the others.

A gigantic Blood Claw suddenly extended from the rolling blood mist towards Chu Yang’s back.

Reacting quickly, Chu Yang turned and slashed with his sword, blocking the Blood Claw, but in the blink of an eye, one of the Inner Sect Disciples he led was swept away by the Blood Claw into the thick blood mist. In a mere moment, the disciple was thrown back out, reduced to skin and bones, having had all his blood drained away.

As the blood mist slightly cleared, a massive vampire bat—the Blood Claw, twice the size of the one they had encountered before—with faint golden patterns highlighted by traces of purple, made its entrance. The aura it radiated clearly reached the level of a Second Grade Demon Venerable.

This vampire bat, with eyes as large as bells, fixed its gaze on Chu Yang and let out an angry roar filled with a hint of mournful wailing.

Hearing this mournful wail, Ye Xuan somehow understood—this vampire bat must be a direct relative of the one they had encountered previously, now seeking vengeance for the killer.

With a roar, the vampire bat charged at Chu Yang.

"Monster!"

Chu Yang drew his sword to strike, reciting a poem as he did so. The poem’s echoing resonance, filled with sharpness, seemed to add power to Chu Yang’s sword blade, dispersing the dense bloody mist wherever it passed.

Nevertheless, the vampire bat was not an easy opponent. It was a mutated species among its kind, extraordinarily powerful, and in its state of grieving fury, it was ready to stop at nothing to kill Chu Yang.

The Inner Sect Disciples following Chu Yang all retreated, steering clear of confrontation. They had already witnessed the fate of their comrade, reduced to bones by the bat’s draining abilities. With their strength, they stood no chance against this beast.

"Unrivaled Sword Song!"

Chu Yang bellowed, his aura suddenly transforming into one of unrivaled dominance, unstoppable. The dry forest above was illuminated by his sword light, scattering the ominous blood clouds.

His sword changed even the heavens.

The vast sword Qi swept forth, carrying a trace of majestic righteousness. But the vampire bat was in a state of life-and-death struggle; the purple-gold patterns on its body lit up, increasing its combat power significantly. The sharp and forceful sword Qi could scarcely harm it, inflicting only superficial wounds.

Seeing that Chu Yang was unable to subdue the vampire bat, the Inner Sect Disciples grew increasingly worried. If Chu Yang were to be defeated, they would surely perish. However, not daring to face the creature themselves, they could only turn to Ye Xuan and his companions, and shouted, "You lot, why aren’t you helping Brother Chu? If you don’t, once the battle is over, you’ll be the first to have your lives taken!"

"These bastards!"

Upon hearing this, Huang Bo and the others felt indignant. How could they not know that these fellows were simply scared for their own lives and wanted them to serve as human shields, to chip away at the vampire bat’s might?