Chapter 152: Only Fight to the Death

Having just dealt with a portion of the Cloud Palace Peak members, He Feng abruptly turned his hostility toward the Corpse Burial Sect.

Chen Yuan looked at Wang Changsheng with a puzzled expression and transmitted his voice, " Steward Wang, did you not form an alliance with He Feng earlier?"

Chen Yuan was truly perplexed. Judging by their recent cooperation, the Corpse Burial Sect and the He family should have been allies. Why was He Feng suddenly targeting the Corpse Burial Sect?

If a fight truly broke out at this moment, the Corpse Burial Sect might not actually be a match for the He family!

After all, including He Feng, the He family possessed one cultivator at the ninth level of the Core Formation realm, along with two at the eighth level. Although their numbers were fewer than those of the Corpse Burial Sect, their peak combat strength already surpassed the Corpse Burial Sect disciples present.

"He Feng, you drove Cloud Palace Peak away just moments ago, and you already cannot help yourself?" Wang Changsheng said in a deep voice, "Furthermore, driving Cloud Palace Peak away just now does not mean they have been completely expelled!"

"Only Caiyun escaped. Having lost a pinnacle powerhouse at the ninth level of the Core Formation realm, Cloud Palace Peak can no longer stir up any trouble!" He Feng replied coldly.

With that, He Feng waved to the other two He family cultivators, and the three of them charged directly toward Wang Changsheng and his group.

"Retreat! Do not engage in a protracted battle!" Wang Changsheng ordered in a deep voice.

As he spoke, Vajra and Chen Yuan charged straight at the three members of the He family.

Even when retreating, it was imperative to hold these three off; otherwise, escape would be impossible.

Vajra engaged He Feng directly, while Chen Yuan intercepted the other two eighth-level Core Formation cultivators of the He family by himself.

Although Wang Changsheng had given the order to retreat, hope remained that the three He family members could be eliminated here.

As long as Vajra could hold out until Chen Yuan dispatched the other two He family cultivators, He Feng would certainly be no match for Chen Yuan afterward.

Should the three He family members be slain, the entire God-Slaying Tomb would essentially belong to the Corpse Burial Sect to command.

Boom!

A thunderous explosion rang out, and the next moment, Vajra was sent flying backward, crashing through numerous large trees before finally halting.

Roar! Roar!

Vajra clambered back to its feet, hoisting a massive battle-axe and letting out a furious roar at He Feng.

"Vajra, how are you?" Chen Yuan asked immediately.

Vajra did not answer. Instead, raising the heavy axe once more, it charged directly at He Feng.

Vajra was only at the eighth level of the Core Formation realm, whereas He Feng had already reached the peak of the ninth level. Given the disparity in their cultivation realms, Vajra was simply no match for He Feng; it was merely a question of how long Vajra could endure.

Seeing this situation, Chen Yuan directly summoned his artifact coffin and charged toward the two eighth-level Core Formation cultivators of the He family.

At the same time, Chen Yuan transmitted his voice to Wang Changsheng, "Steward Wang, you all leave first. Vajra and I will do our best to finish them off. If we cannot manage it, we will still be able to slip away!"

Wang Changsheng nodded at Chen Yuan.

"Let's move out first!" Wang Changsheng said in a deep voice.

With that, he awakened the Corpse Burial Sect cultivators who had been tending to their injuries, and the group departed rapidly toward the distance.

He Feng noticed Wang Changsheng and the others retreating, and his brows furrowed instantly.

"Do not get bogged down! Kill Wang Changsheng at all costs!" He Feng immediately commanded.

For He Feng, eliminating Corpse Burial Sect disciples was certainly profitable, but judging by their recent interactions, slaying Wang Changsheng was of the utmost importance. Given the Corpse Burial Sect's strength, they certainly did not lack cultivators at the ninth level of the Core Formation realm.

However, the Corpse Burial Sect possessed very few individuals capable of plotting and scheming like Wang Changsheng. From the joint defense against Cloud Palace Peak, He Feng had already witnessed Wang Changsheng's terrifying capabilities.

Even Caiyun's attempt to bribe him with double the rewards had been anticipated by Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng could not be allowed to live!

"Vajra, hold him off! Let Steward Wang and the others get away first!" Chen Yuan roared at the top of his lungs.

Roar!

Vajra let out a series of explosive roars, wielding its giant axe and continuously hacking at He Feng.

Vajra was now completely abandoning all defense. In order to stall He Feng, it launched a reckless, blind offensive. Within just a few breaths, numerous wounds had already appeared on Vajra's body.

"Get lost!"

He Feng kicked Vajra flying with a single blow, letting out a furious roar.

"In your dreams!" Vajra was remarkably tenacious. Regaining its footing, it charged back at He Feng without hesitation.

Meanwhile, seeing the two remaining He family cultivators launching a suicidal counter-offensive, Chen Yuan found an opening.

"Go to hell!"

With an explosive bellow, Chen Yuan brought his artifact coffin down heavily, smashing it squarely onto the head of one of the He family cultivators.

Not stopping there, Chen Yuan instantly unsealed the coffin, and a bone sword flew out from within, slashing down toward the He family cultivator.

Screech!

A piercing sound echoed as the eighth-level Core Formation cultivator of the He family was cleaved cleanly in two by Chen Yuan.

"No!"

The remaining living eighth-level Core Formation cultivator widened his eyes in horror, blood vessels bursting as he let out a frantic roar. Immediately afterward, his eyes turned bloodshot, and the aura emanating from his body began to swell violently.

"This... what kind of technique is this..."

Seeing the momentum of the He family cultivator surging drastically, Chen Yuan wore a puzzled expression.

Regardless of what it was, the opportunity had arrived, and Chen Yuan had no intention of letting it slip. Supporting the heavy coffin, he continued to press down relentlessly upon the man.

Even when two eighth-level Core Formation cultivators of the He family joined forces, they had only barely managed to hold Chen Yuan at bay. Now that only one remained, how could he possibly be a match for Chen Yuan?

Boom!

The He family cultivator thrust out a pair of massive palms, meeting Chen Yuan's descending coffin head-on. The heavy artifact continued to bear down with crushing force, pushing the He family cultivator lower and lower into the ground.

"A body-refining technique?" A look of astonishment crossed Chen Yuan's face.

As the pressure exerted by the coffin grew heavier, Chen Yuan noticed that the physique of the He family cultivator was actually beginning to expand, and the aura around him grew denser by the second.

"What a formidable body-refining art!" Chen Yuan muttered in a low voice.

"Let me take over!"

Just as Chen Yuan was debating whether to unleash the bone sword once more, Vajra let out a thunderous roar.

"Very well!"

Chen Yuan agreed without hesitation.

Vajra had not practiced any specialized body-refining techniques, but based on Chen Yuan's understanding, Vajra's natural physique was inherently superior to that of ordinary cultivators.

More importantly, with one He family cultivator already dead, Vajra could certainly handle the single remaining eighth-level Core Formation cultivator. As for He Feng, only Chen Yuan matched his cultivation level and stood a chance of slaying him.

The very instant Chen Yuan retracted his coffin artifact, he lashed out with a kick toward the He family cultivator, though the blow was blocked.

Seizing this opportunity, Chen Yuan lunged toward He Feng, directly intercepting his attacks, while Vajra hoisted its giant axe and rushed at the remaining He family cultivator.

The two pairs instantly swapped opponents. Even though He Feng realized what had happened, there was nothing he could do; Vajra was simply too resilient. Although He Feng had inflicted severe injuries on Vajra during their exchange, he had failed to kill it.

Once they swapped adversaries, the situation reversed instantly. Relying on his formidable strength, Chen Yuan was able to press the attack against He Feng, while Vajra fought the remaining eighth-level Core Formation cultivator to a standstill.

As long as Chen Yuan found an opening to slay He Feng, or if Vajra killed the other He family cultivator, the entire He family would likely be wiped out here today.

Originally, the He family held a commanding advantage, but because Chen Yuan had slain one of their members, the tide had turned in an instant.

He Feng could clearly perceive the shift in the situation, and his eyes grew grave.

"Fall back!"

Left with no other choice, He Feng had no option but to order a retreat.

Fighting two against two, the He family held no advantage whatsoever!

"You want to run? It's too late!"

Vajra roared furiously.

Its heavy axe slashed incessantly. The He family cultivator had already sustained heavy injuries from Chen Yuan, and under Vajra's relentless bombardment, his wounds worsened rapidly.

He Feng was not faring much better. Had his cultivation not been exceptionally high, he would likely have been slain by Chen Yuan already.

Boom!

With a heavy cleave from Vajra's axe, the He family cultivator was sent flying backward. Although he suffered no fatal injuries thanks to his body-refining art, his internal organs were left violently churning.

Seeing this grim development, He Feng realized things were going south. Gritting his teeth, amidst Chen Yuan's astonished gaze, He Feng turned tail and bolted!

"This..."

Seeing He Feng's figure vanish into the distance in the blink of an eye, Chen Yuan was momentarily stunned, unable to react in time.

He had never expected He Feng to be so decisive, completely disregarding the life or death of his fellow He family member. Once He Feng fled, the remaining cultivator from the He family stood zero chance of survival.

"Caiyun did the exact same thing earlier, and now He Feng..." A contemplative look appeared on Chen Yuan's face.

Could they truly be so heartless?

If placed in the same position, Chen Yuan knew he would never abandon Vajra to flee alone!

Seeing that He Feng had already vanished, Chen Yuan did not give chase; instead, he turned his attention back to the remaining He family cultivator.

The last eighth-level Core Formation cultivator was stunned upon seeing He Feng abandon him. A look of bitter resignation crossed his face. The overwhelming momentum within his body was still climbing, yet he chose not to run.

"Cloud Palace Peak did it earlier, and I actually thought He Feng wouldn't. It seems I thought too well of him," the He family cultivator thought to himself.

Escape was no longer an option!

Only a battle to the death remained!

"Come then!" the He family cultivator roared.

Raising the massive mountain-cleaving greatsword in his hands, he charged directly at Vajra, bringing the blade down in a ferocious slash while completely ignoring Chen Yuan's impending strike.

Boom!

The greatsword crashed against Vajra's heavy axe and was blocked, though Vajra was forced back several steps, its arms trembling violently from the immense impact.

Thud!

Another muffled crash rang out. The instant the He family cultivator struck Vajra, Chen Yuan's counter-attack arrived. The coffin artifact slammed heavily into the He family cultivator, sending him hurtling through the air.

Simultaneously, the bone sword shot forth from the coffin, descending directly upon the helpless cultivator.

"My time has come!"

That was the sole thought echoing in the mind of the He family cultivator.

Having completely abandoned all struggle, the He family cultivator was cleaved cleanly in two by Chen Yuan's bone sword, perishing instantly.