The elder was incredibly fast, appearing before Ye Tian in the blink of an eye. But Ye Tian was no pushover. Though his Power Realm was far weaker, his reaction speed was not the least bit slow.
The members of the Ye Family quickly dodged out of the way. Against an expert of this caliber, they had no power to fight back. If he got close, their lives would be forfeit.
Ye Tian immediately executed the Dragon Form Hundred Transformations. At the critical moment, he shifted several meters to the side, dodging the elder's strike. Still, a wave of fear washed over him. 'I can't believe this old bastard would suddenly attack me.'
Just then, the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python appeared before Ye Tian, shielding him. It radiated a Primordial Chaos aura that made many of the onlookers feel ill.
When the Liu Family elder saw the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python in front of Ye Tian, his face lit up with joy. "Hahahaha! I never thought this Snake Centipede would actually be an Alien Species! This trip truly wasn't in vain. Boy, this old man will be taking both your life and the Snake Centipede's."
Fury rose in Ye Tian's heart. 'This guy is far too arrogant.' He retorted angrily, "Old man, aren't you afraid of biting your tongue with all that big talk? You want my life? You're not worthy!"
Hearing Ye Tian speak to him this way, especially in front of a crowd, the elder felt a great loss of face. "Brat, no one has ever dared to speak to this old man like that! It'll be a miracle if you make it out of this alive today!"
"Enough talk. Come on! I'll let you see what my brother here is capable of!" Ye Tian said, though a flicker of worry remained in his heart.
At that moment, the Ye Family clashed with the Liu Family. Ye Weitian faced off against Liu Changfeng, while the other Elders and Protectors each found an opponent of comparable strength. Only a fool would challenge someone stronger than themselves—that was just asking for death.
Although Ye Feifei was one of the most outstanding disciples in the family, she was powerless against the members of the Liu Family. She could only retreat far from the battlefield to protect herself. It wasn't that she was afraid; even ten of her would be no match for a Second Vein expert. She wasn't a freak of nature like Ye Tian.
The great battle between the Ye Family and the Liu Family erupted. The spectators in Lisha City reappeared, all of them keeping their distance, afraid of being caught in the crossfire.
The Liu Family elder's body suddenly erupted with a powerful aura, no weaker than the one radiating from the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python. He directed this pressure solely at Ye Tian, and its immense weight made Ye Tian feel as if he were suffocating.
The Eight-winged Golden Scale Python was soul-linked with Ye Tian and sensed his predicament. In an instant, it revealed its massive true form. With a HISSING sound, it spewed a huge cloud of black mist at the Liu Family elder.
"A petty trick!" the Liu Family elder sneered. With a wave of his hands, a powerful surge of energy materialized and shot toward the black mist. The mist was instantly dispersed, but the energy blast also vanished in the same moment.
Upon seeing the true form of the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python, the Liu Family elder's face twisted with excitement. "Hahahaha! It's just as I imagined! As long as I consume this creature's Inner Core, my power will rise by at least two Realms! Then I might finally be able to secure a position as a family Elder."
As soon as he finished speaking, a silver-white Longsword appeared in his hand. Even from a distance, Ye Tian could tell the weapon was of exceptional quality, at least a Top-Grade Spiritual Artifact, and it looked incredibly sharp.
"Ye Lin, be careful! That guy's sword might be able to hurt you!" Ye Tian said urgently. He couldn't let anything happen to Ye Lin. If it did, the entire Ye Family might be doomed.
"Don't worry, boss. This old geezer is tough, but it's not a given that he can hurt me! Watch me destroy him!" Ye Lin communicated, his aura surging once more as the bloodlust characteristic of a Demon Beast erupted from him.
In the blink of an eye, the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python and the Liu Family elder were locked in combat. The battle between man and beast was incredibly fierce. Every clash sent violent tremors through the air, pockmarking the ground with craters of all sizes and spiderweb-like cracks.
Ye Weitian and Liu Changfeng were also locked in a heated battle. The Longswords in their hands moved in an impenetrable flurry as streams of Sword Qi danced through the air. Their strengths were evenly matched, and neither could deliver a killing blow in a short amount of time.
However, the Ye Family was outnumbered by the Liu Family. Before long, they began to suffer heavy casualties. Several Protectors and Elders had already been slain, and many more were severely wounded.
Ye Weitian was also gravely injured. The wound was caused by a sneak attack from another Liu Family Elder while he was engaged with Liu Changfeng. This infuriated him, and he had managed to heavily wound the ambusher in return. If Liu Changfeng hadn't desperately protected the man, he would have surely been slain.
Ye Tian's heart was gripped with anxiety. If this continued, the Ye Family might truly suffer the same fate as the Qin Family. The rage in his heart gradually climbed, his chest heaving as his eyes slowly turned blood-red.
The Eight-winged Golden Scale Python was tied up by the Liu Family elder, with neither able to gain the upper hand. The old bastard really had a few tricks up his sleeve. He had managed to smoothly dodge several Thunder Attacks, much to the python's frustration.
Just then, after exchanging a powerful blow with Liu Changfeng, Ye Weitian was wounded once more. He was sent flying several meters back, a massive, bleeding gash now visible on his chest. His face turned deathly pale.
At the sight of this, Ye Feifei's heart clenched, and she rushed to Ye Weitian's side. "Father, are you okay? The Liu Family is too powerful. We should retreat!"
In a flash, Ye Tian also appeared at Ye Weitian's side. Before he could speak, Ye Weitian said, "Ye Tian, take Feifei and get out of here! The Ye Family cannot be completely wiped out. Wait until you are powerful enough, then come back and avenge us!"
"Patriarch, what are you talking about? How could Feifei and I just abandon you all and run away? We're not leaving. If we go, we go together!" Ye Tian said with a stern expression.
"How can you two not see the reality of the situation? As the Patriarch of the Ye Family, how can I just flee? I cannot abandon my family's disciples, even if it means dying in battle. I understand your feelings, but there is no other way. We cannot suffer the same fate as the Qin Family," Ye Weitian said urgently.
Perhaps due to his agitation, he suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood, and his complexion grew even more ghastly.
"Ye Weitian, are you done saying your last words?" Liu Changfeng called out. "I'm not a patient man. Don't even think about trying to stall for time! Today, the Ye Family is doomed. If you must blame someone, blame yourself for not knowing when to back down!"
Ye Weitian was about to say more, but Ye Tian stopped him. "Liu Changfeng, aren't you celebrating a little too soon? Have you asked for my permission?"
As Ye Tian spoke, the Black Glaze Sword appeared in his hand. He had no real confidence in fighting an expert like Liu Changfeng, but at this moment, he had no choice. He could not stand by and watch the Ye Family be destroyed before his very eyes...
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