Chapter 483 - 287: Intimidation

Chapter 483: Chapter 287: Intimidation

In the blink of an eye, Li Ye and Leng Wuque were surrounded. The room was a small attic, not very large at all, and Li Ye felt his movements were restricted.

"If that’s what you want, then I’ll be happy to oblige. But if you’re willing to walk away, I can bring myself to spare your life. After all, we do have some history."

Gu Chenfei shook his head. "You know as well as I do that you can’t possibly win against me. Besides, Profound Bird Ye Fei is nearby. Do you really think you can defeat both of us?"

"..."

Li Ye said nothing. He simply drew his sword in silence. He wouldn’t call himself a great, righteous hero, but running away after making a promise was not something he could bring himself to do.

If he did, he feared he would never be able to reach Tier Nine. His cultivation would be forever stuck at Tier Eight, unable to advance. He knew he had no chance of winning, but he had to make a final stand regardless.

’One against two?’

’Bring it on!’

Li Ye gripped his sword tightly. Besides, it wasn’t as if he had no chance at all. Although Gu Chenfei was also a Tier Eight, Profound Bird Ye Fei had yet to arrive. For now, it was a one-on-one fight. If he could kill Gu Chenfei before Profound Bird Ye Fei got here, there was still a chance he could escape with Leng Wuque.

As for the others with Gu Chenfei, while numerous, they were nothing but cannon fodder to a Tier Eight expert. They posed no real threat.

"..."

A vicious glint flashed in Li Ye’s eyes as he suddenly slashed out with his sword. This was the first time he had initiated an attack since arriving in Lei Family Village. Until now, he had remained by Leng Wuque’s side, guarding him from harm. But in this situation, the only chance to break through was to go on the offensive.

However, Gu Chenfei’s reputation was well-earned. The greatsword in his hand was enormous, almost larger than the man himself. Swinging it was like swinging a giant slab of iron. The sight of such a colossal weapon clashing with Li Ye’s Cyan Cloud Long Sword created a scene of stark contrast.

But Li Ye’s power was astonishing. He neither dodged nor retreated. As sword and greatsword collided, his legs remained planted like iron pillars, completely unmoved. Simultaneously, he kicked out at Gu Chenfei’s abdomen.

Gu Chenfei seemed unable to react in time and took the full force of the kick. A full-power blow from a Tier Eight Powerhouse contained enough force to obliterate the entire building if it were allowed to spread.

But Li Ye’s control over his power was so exquisite that the surrounding environment remained completely untouched. This concentrated the kick’s force, making it as sharp and unstoppable as his Sword Techniques.

Li Ye’s Sword Dao was completely different from Su Xing’s. If one had to make a comparison, Su Xing’s style was like a heavy sword without an edge, all overwhelming power with no need for finesse. His every move and technique carried terrifying destructive force; any battlefield he fought on would be pulverized, with not even dust left behind.

Li Ye, however, was different. Perhaps because he was a Qi Cultivator, he was more adept at focusing every ounce of his strength, unleashing its full potential with no waste.

As a result, his techniques caused almost no damage to his surroundings. The one exception was when he first grasped the nature of Origin, temporarily losing control of his power and causing widespread destruction. Under normal circumstances, Li Ye could practice with his sword in a small attic like this without causing even a scratch.

Therefore, while Li Ye’s kick might not have looked extraordinary, its power was terrifying. Yet Gu Chenfei seemed completely caught off guard, standing motionless and allowing the kick to land squarely on his abdomen.

In that instant, Li Ye pictured his foot piercing Gu Chenfei’s abdomen, blood spraying everywhere. This was the outcome he expected; he was confident in his power. Even Profound Bird Ye Fei would be severely wounded if he took a direct hit from a kick like this.

But reality was not so kind. Gu Chenfei just stood there as Li Ye’s foot landed on his abdomen. He took the full force of the blow and appeared completely unharmed, causing Li Ye’s expression to tighten instantly.

He drew back, channeling all his Spiritual Qi into a forward thrust. A piercing WHOOSH cut through the air. Gu Chenfei met the attack with a swing of his own greatsword, the impact forcing Li Ye back five steps. Meanwhile, the force of Li Ye’s thrust also pushed Gu Chenfei back several steps, but he was caught and steadied by the dozens of men behind him.

Li Ye’s expression grew grim. He and Gu Chenfei were old acquaintances, and he was certain that back in Jile Valley, Gu Chenfei had never possessed this kind of power. It meant that Li Ye wasn’t the only one getting stronger; Gu Chenfei was improving as well.

In the past, Li Ye might have been excited to have found another worthy rival. But at this critical juncture, he only felt a cold sweat break out on his back.

His attack had landed dead center, yet it had barely harmed his opponent. With that kind of Defense Power, it would be incredibly difficult to kill Gu Chenfei before Profound Bird Ye Fei arrived. A two-on-one fight was now almost inevitable.

"Heh heh..."

Gu Chenfei suddenly chuckled. "Li Ye, it’s not too late to surrender. The Valley Master has always been very interested in you, you know."

"If you’re willing to surrender and return with me to Jile Valley, I guarantee I’ll spare your life. Otherwise... it would be a real shame for all your hard years of cultivation to go to waste."

"Heh, is that so?"

Just then, a vaguely familiar voice suddenly echoed from out of nowhere. A moment later, Su Xing’s figure materialized between Li Ye and Gu Chenfei.