Chapter 481 490: More Than Enough to Kill You

"Come on out. I've personally set up this Life and Death Arena for you. If you want my permission to enter the Celestial Dragon Garden, then you'll have to show me what you've got. But if you fail, don't blame me for not giving the Xing Family a chance!"

Ouyang Yeyu said coolly. The next moment, a young man in a red martial robe flashed into view, streaking over from the distance. His speed was considerable, suggesting his Body Technique Combat Skill was of a high level.

As Xing Lieyun appeared, Ouyang Yeyue and Ye Shixue stopped to watch. With Yang Wuji also present, this gathering of some of the academy's most prominent figures immediately drew a crowd of curious students.

Ouyang Yeyu, of course, was known by all. And while Yang Wuji didn't look like much, he was also famous in the Imperial City Academy; after all, an all-around genius was something of a sensation.

As for Ye Shixue, her arrival immediately sparked discussion. A beautiful woman was always the center of attention. Ye Tian, however, didn't understand why she was with Ouyang Yeyu. 'I wonder what their relationship is, or if there's some kind of deal between them.'

"Rest assured, Young Master. I'm not a good-for-nothing like Li Longji. I definitely won't bring you any shame!"

This fellow named Xing Lieyun spoke with immense arrogance, his eyes filled with disdain and contempt as he looked at Ye Tian.

"Kid, I know you're not weak, but don't think that just because that good-for-nothing Li Longji couldn't beat you, no one can. Come on, show me your true strength. I refuse to believe that the Four Veins Cultivation you've displayed so far was enough to defeat Li Longji!"

Xing Lieyun raised an eyebrow. As he did, Ouyang Yeyu had already finished setting up the Life and Death Arena. It seemed he intended for Ye Tian to die here.

"Heh, in my eyes, there's no difference between you and Li Longji. To kill you, the strength of Four Veins is more than enough."

Ye Tian chuckled dismissively. The implication was clear: in his eyes, Li Longji and Xing Lieyun were on the same level. Since you called Li Longji a good-for-nothing, then sorry, but in my eyes, you're a good-for-nothing too!

Seeing this, Yang Wuji's eyes filled with doubt as he looked at Ye Tian. 'Four Veins strength? Is he joking?' Only Ye Shixue pursed her lips and said nothing. She knew Ye Tian wasn't making empty boasts. She was certain that if she could kill Xing Lieyun, then Ye Tian could do it too!

"Ye Tian, this time, no one can save you!"

Seeing that Ye Tian still dared to run his mouth, Xing Lieyun's gaze turned cold.

"You're just a good-for-nothing with a Four Veins Cultivation. How dare you act so insolent before me with such meager strength? For me, killing you will be as easy as crushing an ant!"

"As easy as crushing an ant? Coming from a bow-legged, dickless piece of garbage like you? I find that hard to believe!"

Ye Tian sneered dismissively.

"Bastard! You reckless fool, you dare to slander me? It seems you're tired of living! Since you're so determined to die, don't blame me for being ruthless. This is the perfect chance to eliminate an arrogant cur like you on behalf of the future Her Highness the Saintess!"

Xing Lieyun's expression changed, a sinister glint flashing in the depths of his eyes as his face turned utterly cold.

He was someone who cared greatly about his image; how could he tolerate being slandered like this?

A sharp light shot from his eyes. With a sudden flip of his hands, a powerful force erupted from his body.

A fierce gale materialized out of thin air, swirling around him. The people nearby felt their cheeks sting from the wind and hurriedly retreated.

WHOOSH! The gale spun faster and faster until, in just a moment, it began to glow with a crimson light. The crimson radiance clung tightly to his body, making it look as though he were wearing a suit of red armor!

This was a defensive Combat Skill that Xing Lieyun cultivated. It not only securely protected the major acupoints all over his body but also boosted his strength and speed to a certain degree.

After deploying the defensive Combat Skill, Xing Lieyun's gaze, as he looked at Ye Tian, was filled with mockery.

With no visible movement, he flicked a finger. A gust of red light shot out with a WHOOSH, streaking through the air. It swiftly grazed past Ye Tian's ear, easily severing a lock of his hair before—BANG!—it pierced straight through a boulder behind him!

He had condensed his Spiritual Power into force and released it as an external attack, moving so fast it was difficult for the naked eye to follow!

Xing Lieyun's blast of force was like a sharp arrow or a blade, and he could control it at will—truly terrifying! Such a display meant his cultivation was at least at the Five Veins Fourth Layer, making him countless times stronger than Li Longji!

"Kid, it's not too late to get on your knees and beg for mercy!"

Xing Lieyun was convinced victory was his. A smug expression spread across his face, and his eyes were filled with derision as he looked at Ye Tian.

'In my opinion, anyone who dares to harm Ouyang Hongxiang must be killed. But if I can force him to kneel and beg for mercy before he dies, it will surely boost my prestige and improve my family's standing with the Ouyang Family. That would be the best possible outcome.'

"Did I hear that right? Hahaha! Xing Lieyun, it seems you haven't grasped the situation. Those are my words to you. If you get on your knees right now and kowtow until I feel like sparing you, I can guarantee I'll leave your corpse intact. I might even consider getting a coffin ready for you. How does that sound?"

Ye Tian stared intently at Xing Lieyun, his gaze like that of someone looking down on an ant, his expression full of amusement.

These words, however, completely infuriated Xing Lieyun. "Damn you, bastard! Just go and die!"

Seeing Ye Tian act so arrogantly even in the face of death, Xing Lieyun immediately lost his desire to toy with him. With a flash, his figure transformed into a phantom and shot toward Ye Tian.

The surrounding crowd witnessed this. Ye Tian had recklessly provoked Xing Lieyun, and the moment Xing Lieyun made his move, everyone believed the kid was a dead man.

"Xing Lieyun is the top seed in the upcoming instructor selection trials! He could fight for hundreds of rounds against the geniuses from the previous year. Crushing some piece of trash who doesn't even have a Five Veins Cultivation should be child's play for him!"

"Yeah, a fight like this is completely pointless. An expert with Five Veins strength could kill a Four Veins Martial Artist with the lift of a finger, and what's more, Young Master Xing has even used his strongest armor Combat Skill."

Among all the onlookers, not a single person favored Ye Tian. Firstly, Xing Lieyun's reputation at the Imperial City Academy was just too great, and secondly, Ye Tian's cultivation was indeed far too weak.

As the saying goes, one move is all it takes to see a master's skill. Xing Lieyun's Body Technique was unpredictable, and the force behind his steps was so ferocious that the ground cracked and shattered wherever he passed. Like a charging bull, his advance was immense, and his body radiated a red glow.

The Combat Skill armor, which had almost solidified, was covered in profound patterns. His arms moved in wide, sweeping motions, his sleeves whipping about in the gale of Spiritual Power. As this oppressive aura erupted, Ye Tian's expression finally changed.

"Bring it on! You think I'm afraid of you?!"

Seeing Xing Lieyun's overwhelming charge, Ye Tian was not frightened but delighted. He seized the momentum, puffed out his chest, and charged right at him!

In the eyes of the crowd, this was nothing short of suicide. To not even try to evade such a fierce attack and instead meet it head-on with a mere Four Veins Cultivation!