noffsinger Chapter 73 A Deeply Calculated Pursuit in the Secluded Valley, Sword Shadows Trapping the Enemy with
Chapter 73 A Deeply Calculated Pursuit in the Secluded Valley, Sword Shadows Trapping the Enemy with
After a long pursuit, Han Yi finally discovered Zhao Lingfeng and his group in a valley. Zhao Lingfeng and his companions, looking exhausted, were resting in the valley, completely unaware that Han Yi had quietly followed them. Mist shrouded the valley, like a mysterious veil, obscuring the large rocks and sparse trees. The mountain wind whistled through the mist, adding a touch of melody to the quiet valley.
Han Yi remained hidden in the shadows, his eyes sharp as he intently watched Zhao Lingfeng and his group's every move. He knew that a direct confrontation was not the best strategy; weakening their strength before making a move was the wiser course of action. His gaze fell upon the Qi Refining Grand Perfection expert from the Flying Cloud Sect wielding an axe. This man was exceptionally strong; eliminating him first would both disrupt Zhao Lingfeng and his group's formation and weaken them further.
Han Yi subtly circulated his spiritual energy, the light of his sword dimming as he prepared to strike. Seizing the opportune moment, he attacked like a ghost, a sharp sword aura striking the Qi Refining Grand Perfection expert with lightning speed. This sword strike contained Han Yi's unwavering determination to kill, its force like the force of a thousand pounds. The expert had no time to react, and was cleaved in two by this sudden attack, instantly collapsing dead.
After succeeding, Han Yi didn't hesitate and immediately used his movement technique to quickly retreat from the scene. Zhao Lingfeng and the others were caught off guard by this sudden turn of events and hurriedly got up to fight back. But Han Yi had already vanished without a trace, giving Zhao Lingfeng no chance to gang up on him. Zhao Lingfeng's face was grim and terrifying. He was already severely injured, and although he had taken low-level recovery pills, their effects were limited, and he couldn't recover as quickly as Han Yi.
Apart from Zhao Lingfeng, none of those present could single-handedly contend with Han Yi. They knew this well, and dared not rashly pursue him, nor turn to flee, fearing that if they were scattered, Han Yi would defeat them one by one. They could only stand there, tensely on the defensive, wary of any further attack Han Yi might launch at any moment. The fog in the valley seemed to thicken even more, and a tense atmosphere permeated everyone's hearts, plunging them into deep fear and unease.
After successfully killing the axe-wielding expert, Han Yi vanished like a ghost, sitting cross-legged beside a boulder. He consolidated his cultivation while observing Zhao Lingfeng and his group. Like a patient wolf king, he closely watched his prey, not letting any subtle movement escape his notice. The miasma permeating the valley provided excellent cover, allowing him to monitor his enemies undetected.
For two days, Han Yi remained silent, lying in wait for the perfect opportunity. During these two days, Zhao Lingfeng and his group were on high alert, constantly vigilant for any possible attack from Han Yi. However, as time passed, their vigilance gradually relaxed. After all, two days of constant anxiety had left them exhausted, and they assumed Han Yi would not make another move or had given up the pursuit.
Finally, on the third day, Zhao Lingfeng and his group completely lowered their guard. They thought Han Yi had retreated, and their tense nerves gradually relaxed. They never expected that Han Yi had been waiting for this opportunity. Just as they relaxed their vigilance, Han Yi struck again silently.
He channeled all his spiritual energy, and the sword in his hand shone brightly, its sword energy crisscrossing. Instantly, thousands of sword energies surged forth like a raging tide, crisscrossing and sweeping straight towards Zhao Lingfeng and the others. Since Han Yi's cultivation level had advanced to the Foundation Establishment Realm, not only had the number of sword energies increased to several thousand, but their power had also become even more formidable than before.
The disciples of the Flying Cloud Sect below the Great Perfection of Qi Refining had no time to react before being instantly killed by this sudden and powerful attack. They didn't even have time to scream before collapsing into pools of blood.
Even the remaining three Qi Refining Grand Perfection experts were severely injured by this terrifying attack. Although they were powerful, they were somewhat powerless in the face of this overwhelming sword energy. The only one who could withstand this attack was Zhao Lingfeng.
Zhao Lingfeng's face was grim as he brandished his sword, desperately trying to block the surging sword energy. He was also filled with unease, not expecting Han Yi's recovery ability to be so terrifying, and that Han Yi's strength was now much greater than before. Even he had to use all his strength to defend against this attack.
In the valley, after the sword energy had raged, everything was in ruins. The ground was covered with deep sword marks, gravel flew everywhere, and dust filled the air.
Zhao Lingfeng and his three companions stood amidst the ruins, their hearts filled with despair and fear. They knew that Han Yi's revenge was not yet over, and whether they could survive this life-or-death battle remained uncertain.
Zhao Lingfeng's eyes widened in fury, filled with resentment and wariness. Looking at the fallen disciples and wounded experts around him, a profound sense of powerlessness welled up within him for the first time. Retreat was impossible; even if he wanted to escape, Han Yi wouldn't give him the chance. He had no choice but to fight to the death.
Han Yi didn't give him a chance for a direct confrontation. He remained hidden in the shadows, like a ghost, his eyes cold and devoid of pity. The past two days of waiting had been for this moment of explosion. He didn't want the four to die so easily at his hands; he wanted to torment them a little longer.
The three injured Qi Refining Grand Perfection experts exchanged grave glances, their hearts filled with fear. They had never imagined Han Yi would be so powerful, so ruthless. They began to regret following Zhao Lingfeng to oppose Han Yi, but it was too late for regrets now.
Zhao Lingfeng gripped his sword tightly, his spiritual energy surging wildly within him. He knew that only he could now fight Han Yi. He took a deep breath and shouted at Han Yi, who was lurking in the shadows, "Young man, what kind of hero hides his head and tail? If you have the guts, come out and settle things with us!"
Han Yi remained silent, continuing his silent lurking. His plan was to slowly torture Zhao Lingfeng and the others, wearing them down until their bodies and minds collapsed, at which point he would strike without hesitation.
Three more days passed, and a tense atmosphere permeated the valley, as if even the air had frozen.
Zhao Lingfeng grew impatient and decided to take the initiative to lure Han Yi out. He led his three wounded experts, cautiously moving towards the canyon exit. To maintain distance and avoid being ambushed by Han Yi, they retreated slowly, keeping watch and providing cover for each other. With every step, they were extremely vigilant, waiting for Han Yi to fall into their trap and launch another surprise attack.
Han Yi wasn't in a hurry to reveal himself. He was certain that the four were trying to lure him out, so he wasn't falling for their trap. At their current speed, trying to leave the valley would only be a waste of their energy. Han Yi wasn't in a rush and simply continued to consolidate his cultivation, which put Zhao Lingfeng and the other three through a lot of torment.