LRAB Chapter 20, Part 1: Swarming In
Chapter 20, Part 1: Swarming In
Faced with the other party's blunt question, he did not deny it, nor did he say anything more. He simply nodded and uttered a single word: "Yes."
A single, simple word, yet it was like a boulder thrown into a lake, instantly shaking the Blood Robe Sect members to their core.
It's really him!
It really is that young man with double pupils who single-handedly annihilated Black Dragon Village, and whose rumored talent is extraordinary and whose combat power is terrifying!
The crowd was instantly shocked. They had only heard rumors and were somewhat skeptical, but now that they saw him in person and felt his innate coldness and profound aura, they truly understood that this person was no ordinary genius.
For a moment, the atmosphere at the mountain pass was extremely oppressive, and even the sound of the wind seemed to have stopped.
After Li Yi finished speaking, he didn't look at them anymore, still harboring no intention of making a move. In his eyes, these people were just strangers he'd encountered on the roadside, with no grudges against each other, and no need for pointless fighting. He only wanted to pass through this place peacefully, continue on his own path, and find his way to Yan City as soon as possible.
But just because he doesn't want to take action doesn't mean the Blood Robe Sect would feel comfortable letting him leave.
Everyone was well aware of the terrifying power of this man with double pupils. He had single-handedly uprooted the Black Dragon Stronghold, which had been entrenched for many years; his ruthlessness and cruelty were unimaginable. Now, the two sides had met on a narrow path, and their identities had been revealed. If they were allowed to leave, no one could guarantee that the other wouldn't hold a grudge and turn against them later. Or perhaps…
Human nature is inherently suspicious, and coupled with the cautious ruthlessness cultivated by the city's gangs through years of fighting and infighting, everyone was now gripped by inexplicable panic and vigilance.
The leader gritted his teeth and said in a low voice to his companion, "We can't let him go. The gang leader sent us to investigate the double-pupiled one. If we just let him go like this, how are we going to explain it back home? Who knows if he's going to Yan City to cause trouble?"
The group exchanged glances, all knowing the logic in this statement. They were well aware of the methods employed by Yue Shan, the leader of the Blood Wolf Gang. Letting the person with double pupils go would mean certain death upon their return, without gathering any information; taking action, however, might offer a chance of survival.
Li Yi was already prepared to bypass them and continue on his way.
But just as he took a step, a young and impetuous disciple in the crowd, whether out of nervousness or fear, trembled and drew his sword.
"Clang..."
The sound of the blade clanging was particularly jarring in the mountain valley.
Li Yi continued walking without stopping.
He didn't turn around, nor did he glance to the side. To him, the unsheathed knife was no different from a rolling stone on the roadside, not worth his lingering.
But the Blood-Clad Sect members didn't think that way.
The clang of the blade still echoed in the mountain valley, like a taut string suddenly plucked. A dozen pairs of eyes were fixed on Li Yi's retreating figure, their heartbeats clearly audible. No one gave the order, no one moved, but everyone knew that the string had snapped.
"We can't give him the chance to strike first!"
Someone whispered something through gritted teeth, instantly breaking through everyone's defenses.
The group instantly reached a consensus: rather than sitting idly by and waiting for this infamous double-pupiled individual to make the first move, they should strike first, take advantage of their superior numbers, and suppress the opponent.
The next moment, a sudden change occurred.
One of the most impatient Blood Robe Sect disciples couldn't hold back any longer. He shouted and drew his long sword with a clang. The sword, gleaming coldly, slashed straight at Li Yi with a sharp, gust of wind.
Once the first person made a move, the rest of the group did not hesitate and launched their attacks simultaneously.
Some drew their swords, their blades gleaming coldly; others clenched their fists, their inner energy surging and their auras surging; still others leaped up, flanking from both sides, intending to encircle and trap Li Yi.
More than a dozen elite members of the Blood Robe Sect attacked simultaneously, their moves ruthless and ruthless, their Yuan energy fluctuations surging across the desolate mountains and wilderness, creating quite a stir. They clearly intended to swarm in and directly suppress Li Yi.
They feared that Li Yi would strike first, so they chose to launch the first attack, hoping to seize the initiative by virtue of their numerical advantage.
But they ultimately underestimated the terror of this person with double pupils.
Just as everyone made their move, Li Yi, who had remained calm and composed, suddenly had a burst of purple light in his eyes.
His double pupils suddenly snapped open, and two deep, dark purple lights burst forth from them, instantly enveloping the entire airspace in front of him. An invisible spiritual pressure spread out like a tidal wave, crushing down on the oncoming Blood-Clad Sect members.
The disciple who first swung his sword was only at the late Earthly Realm. His body suddenly stiffened, as if he were bound in place by invisible shackles. He could not move his limbs, and the Yuan energy flowing in his body instantly stagnated and solidified. He remained frozen in mid-air, still in the posture of swinging his sword, his face filled with terror, and even breathing became difficult.
At the same time, Li Yi's feet shifted slightly, and the Qilin Step was taken.
"Boom!"
The ground beneath his feet suddenly cracked open, sending rubble and dirt flying everywhere. Cracks spread wildly across the ground, and a powerful shockwave swept outwards from him.
There weren't even any extra movements; it simply maintained its original forward-moving posture, slowly walking forward step by step.
Yet, this seemingly calm walk carried an indescribable, terrifying power.
With each step taken, the ground beneath his feet seemed to tremble slightly, the dark currents of Yuan energy surged wildly, and the power of the double pupils permeated the entire arena.
The frozen disciple's meridians were shaken, and he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood. His body went limp and he collapsed to the ground, losing all his fighting ability and falling unconscious.
Li Yi continued walking, taking a second step.
The two Blood Robe Sect disciples who had flanked him from the side felt a sharp pain in their heads, as if their souls had been pierced by invisible blades. Their Yuan Power instantly dissipated, and their bodies flew backward uncontrollably, crashing heavily into the pile of rocks. The sound of their bones shattering was clearly audible. Before they could even scream, they collapsed to the ground.
Step 3 and Step 4.
Countless runes spread out beneath his feet.
He walked forward unhurriedly, step by step, his expression calm and indifferent from beginning to end, as if he were not crushing a group of elite Blood Robe Sect members, but simply strolling leisurely through the mountains and fields.
However, with each step they took, one or two Blood Robe Sect disciples at the Earth Origin Realm or even the early Heaven Origin Realm would fall.
Some were shattered by the mental pressure of the double pupils and fainted on the spot; some were shattered by the energy waves from the Qilin Step and were severely injured and paralyzed; some had their minds broken down, their bodies stiffened with fear, and they collapsed to the ground, no longer able to muster the courage to resist.
More than a dozen well-equipped and highly skilled elites of the Blood Robe Sect were no match for Li Yi, not even able to withstand a single move, let alone engage in close combat or suppress him.
Their weapon strikes and energy attacks, once landing within three feet of Li Yi, would be completely dissipated by the invisible aura, unable to get even a fraction closer to him.