Chapter 135: Whoever Dares to Harm You, I Will Kill Them

Chapter 135: Chapter 135: Whoever Dares to Harm You, I Will Kill Them

"This aura... it’s the Golden Core Eighth Layer!!"

Yi Xiaoyao’s expression changed drastically as he cried out in shock.

He could clearly feel the ferocious power contained within the Thunderous Giant Fist; it carried the aura of the Golden Core Eighth Layer.

But the Thunder Fist gave Yi Xiaoyao no time to think. In an instant, it was already just a few dozen feet away.

Not only was it so fast that Yi Xiaoyao might not be able to dodge it, but even if he could use the Nine Heavens Dragon Soaring Technique to evade, the members of the Tang Family behind him would surely suffer heavy casualties.

Yi Xiaoyao couldn’t dodge. He knew he couldn’t possibly withstand this punch, but he still used his Spirit-Devouring Swordsmanship in a defensive stance.

Just then, a graceful figure appeared in front of Yi Xiaoyao.

It was Yun Mengling. A stunning, holy radiance emanated from her body, forming a curtain of light that served as a shield. She intended to block the terrifyingly powerful Thunder Fist for Yi Xiaoyao.

Yi Xiaoyao knew this wasn’t a rash act. Her Light Attribute defenses were extremely strong. Back when she was at the Ninth Layer of Foundation Establishment, she had said she could barely withstand his Heaven-Shattering Demon Flame Palm. Now that she had advanced to the Golden Core Realm, her defenses would only be more formidable.

The next moment, as the Thunderous Giant Fist made contact with the Holy Light Shield, an astonishing clap of thunder erupted. In the span of just two breaths, the Holy Light Shield was shattered.

But Yun Mengling still didn’t move aside. A layer of demonic white light surfaced on her skin, and when she extended her slender, jade-like hands, they looked as clear as crystal.

"Celestial Demon Sacred Body!"

With a sharp cry, Yun Mengling met the oncoming Thunder Fist with both hands.

BOOM!

Like a flood crashing against a dam, the thunderous light poured down. It was finally stopped by Yun Mengling, who had activated her Celestial Demon Sacred Body. The light gradually dissipated before her.

"Pfft!"

Yun Mengling spat out a mouthful of blood. The light around her body vanished, and her delicate frame went limp, about to collapse.

"Meng Ling!"

Yi Xiaoyao instantly rushed forward and caught her in his arms. Seeing her beautiful face completely drained of color, his heart ached.

"The Golden Core Eighth Layer... is too strong!"

Yun Mengling gave Yi Xiaoyao a bitter smile. She had just used every ounce of her strength, yet she still suffered significant internal injuries.

"You already did great."

Yi Xiaoyao wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth and comforted her with a smile.

At the same time, a middle-aged man in a white robe walked out of the Jin Mansion, his face etched with profound shock.

’I never expected this little girl’s Cultivation to be so low, yet her defensive techniques are so astonishing. She actually blocked my attack! Although I didn’t use my full strength, it’s still incredibly impressive!’ Lei Zhen marveled inwardly.

The man’s appearance drew everyone’s attention. The aura he exuded struck a deep, primal fear into their hearts.

Golden Core Eighth Layer!

Such power made him an absolute expert in the entire Great Shang Dynasty, to say nothing of a small place like Hunting City!

The surrounding members of the Tang Family turned pale, looking at Yi Xiaoyao with worry.

"This conflict between the Tang Family and the Jin Family is really full of twists and turns. First, Yi Xiaoyao appeared and turned the tables. Now, just as the Jin Family was on the brink of annihilation, an even more powerful figure has emerged."

"Yi Xiaoyao may be strong, but it’s impossible for him to fight someone at the Golden Core Eighth Layer."

"It seems the Tang Family can’t escape their doom after all!"

The onlookers who had come for the spectacle all shook their heads and sighed as they discussed the situation.

Yi Xiaoyao’s expression also grew extremely grave as he looked at Lei Zhen. He had thought that wiping out the Jin Family would be a simple matter, but he never expected a Golden Core Eighth Layer expert to come out of nowhere.

"Haha! Yi Xiaoyao, you didn’t expect this, did you? My Jin Family has Elder Lei Zhen of the Cloud Transformation Sect watching our backs. You think you can destroy my Jin Family? It should be my Jin Family destroying your Tang Family!"

The members of the Jin Family followed behind Lei Zhen, sneering triumphantly.

Then, they addressed Lei Zhen, "Elder Lei Zhen, we ask you to kill Yi Xiaoyao and avenge our Patriarch!"

Lei Zhen raised his hand slightly, signaling for those behind him to be quiet.

"Yi Xiaoyao, do you realize that you have now completely offended our Cloud Transformation Sect!"

Lei Zhen wasn’t in a hurry to act. In his eyes, Yi Xiaoyao was already a dead man. He wanted to use this opportunity to declare the might of the Cloud Transformation Sect to everyone.

Faced with such a crisis, Yi Xiaoyao showed no hint of panic, only a cold smile.

"Offended you? So what? Before long, I’ll destroy your Cloud Transformation Sect just as I was about to destroy the Jin Family!"

"Hmph! Utterly ridiculous!" Lei Zhen sneered. "Do you really think you can survive past tomorrow in my hands?"

"I just think you won’t survive past today in mine."

Yi Xiaoyao’s gaze was ice-cold. As he was about to walk toward Lei Zhen, a jade-like hand from behind gripped his arm tightly.

"Don’t go. You can’t beat him," Yun Mengling said, her eyes full of worry as she tried to stop him.

Yi Xiaoyao returned her gaze with a faint smile. "From now on, I’ll kill anyone who dares to hurt you!"

Meanwhile, a blurry figure stood atop a giant tree nearby.

This figure was none other than Chasing Shadow, Yun Mengling’s protector.

Just now, when Chasing Shadow saw Yun Mengling get injured, he was about to make a move, but then he stopped.

Because he saw Yi Xiaoyao step forward.

’It seems Miss Yun has developed feelings for this kid, and our Young Master is deeply infatuated with Miss Yun. If I can use this opportunity to get rid of this boy surnamed Yi, it would be a great help to the Young Master.’

After muttering to himself, Chasing Shadow concealed himself in the shadows again.

Lei Zhen had injured Yun Mengling, so Chasing Shadow would certainly kill him. But not now. He would wait until Yi Xiaoyao was dead, then he would strike.

Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Yi Xiaoyao walked toward Lei Zhen like a drawn sword.

At this moment, an illusory black Flame seemed to be burning on his body.

Soul Burning Forbidden Technique!

The moment this technique was activated, the veins on Yi Xiaoyao’s face bulged. As he endured the agonizing pain of his soul burning, his aura began to surge and skyrocket!

Lei Zhen noticed this as well. A flicker of surprise appeared in his eyes, followed by a cold smile. "Since you’re so eager to die, I’ll grant your wish!"

With that, Lei Zhen shot forward, trailing crackling thunder. He rushed toward Yi Xiaoyao like a bolt of lightning and threw a punch.

BOOM!

Where Yi Xiaoyao had been standing, a large crater instantly appeared, sparking with electricity and smoldering with green smoke.

"Hmph! It only takes one punch to deal with trash like this!"

Looking at the crater before him, Lei Zhen smiled smugly. ’The power of my punch has increased quite a bit,’ he thought to himself. ’I actually obliterated him so completely that not even his bones remain.’

But in the next moment, a faint voice drifted over.

"Are you looking for me?"

The voice instantly froze the smug expression on Lei Zhen’s face. He spun around abruptly.

He saw that Yi Xiaoyao had appeared behind him at some unknown time, giving him a chilling grin as he slashed out with his sword!

’What! The thing I hit just now... was just an afterimage from his speed!?’

Feeling Yi Xiaoyao’s speed and the power of that slash, a bone-deep chill shot up Lei Zhen’s spine and straight to the top of his skull.

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