"Qiwu, be careful!"
Although Yang Dingshan knew that Yang Qiwu was a genuine cultivator at the Peak of Qi Seeking Realm, only a step away from entering the Half-step Origin Seeking Realm, he couldn't help but shout out to warn him.
The youth named Xingchen was too bizarre and overbearing, slaughtering those late-stage Qi Seeking Realm cultivators as if slaughtering chickens, and Yang Dingshan had no confidence that Yang Qiwu could withstand him.
Even as an early-stage Origin Seeking Realm cultivator himself, Yang Dingshan wouldn't have such an easy time against late-stage Qi Seeking Realm cultivators; at least those cultivators would be able to fight back for a move or two.
Compared to those late-stage Qi Seeking Realm elders, Yang Qiwu was not just the Great Elder of the Yang Family but also Yang Dingshan's own cousin brother, sharing a deep familial bond. He absolutely could not stand by and watch Yang Qiwu follow in the footsteps of those Yang Family elders.
Unfortunately, in Yun Xiao's eyes, Yang Qiwu was, at most, slightly stronger than those ordinary Yang Family elders, and with his current strength, dealing with him was not too challenging.
What Yun Xiao was doing now was not acting impulsively because of what was just said, as Yang Dingshan thought. He planned to eliminate these troublesome Yang Family members first and then have a real battle with Yang Dingshan, an early-stage Origin Seeking Realm powerhouse.
Additionally, Yun Xiao had already regarded Hu Ying'er as a friend; the Yang Family's annihilation of the Hu Family reminded him uncomfortably of the destruction of the Shang Family. Seeing these Yang Family people's lack of recognition, Yun Xiao wasn't exactly a gentle soul.
"Little bastard, don't think you can succeed!"
Seeing that young figure appear before him, to be honest, Yang Qiwu was quite shocked, but still forced himself to spit out a harsh phrase, perhaps believing in his heart that his cultivation at the Peak of Qi Seeking Realm was far superior to those ordinary Yang Family elders.
"Elder Yang, it's been over a month, do you still remember me, Xingchen?"
For some reason, seeing this Yang Family Great Elder whom he had once met at Yulei Mountain, Yun Xiao decided not to hide his identity anymore and said with a light laugh.
"You... you... you are that Xingchen?"
Upon hearing Yun Xiao's self-introduction, flashes raced through Yang Qiwu's mind, but he couldn't reconcile the memory of that figure with the young man before him.
Previously in the arena, Yun Xiao had also said his name was Xingchen, but at that time, Yang Qiwu thought it sounded somewhat familiar and didn't connect it with the Xingchen he had encountered on Yulei Mountain.
Now, although Yang Qiwu couldn't match the appearance, he was sure that this Xingchen was indeed the same one who had thwarted him at Yulei Mountain.
However, Yang Qiwu couldn't understand how the same Xingchen, who had needed several moves to kill Yang Pu—who was in the early stage of Qi Seeking Realm—just over a month ago, was now slaughtering these late-stage Qi Seeking Realm Yang Family elders as if slaughtering chickens?
Unfortunately, these thoughts of Yang Qiwu were doomed to be unresolved, as Yun Xiao continued to speak while his actions did not cease, and that eerie aura erupted, causing the Great Elder's face to suddenly change.
"Not good!"
Seeing a streak of black light flash by, Yang Qiwu instinctively stepped to the left; he had seen how those Yang Family elders had died and knew if that black light swept across his neck, his head would likely be severed instantly.
It must be said that this Great Elder's reactions and speed were first-class, at least far better than those ordinary Yang Family elders; Yun Xiao's Dragon Taming Sword, ultimately, did not manage to sever his head.
"Little bastard, die!"
Just as Yun Xiao was about to pursue his advantage, a resentful voice came from behind him, followed by an immensely ferocious force striking towards the back of his head.
At that moment, Yang Dingshan had finally closed in, relieved to see Yang Qiwu hadn't been killed instantly by Yun Xiao, and thinking that now that he had closed the distance, this brat could no longer show off.
At this time, Yang Dingshan, unknowingly holding a massive round-headed hammer, swung it at Yun Xiao's head with both hands, intending to smash his opponent into a pulp.
"Hmph, my Earth Covering Hammer is an Earth Rank Middle-Level weapon; let's see how you make waves now!"
A low hum rang out in Yang Dingshan's heart, and he had great confidence in the Middle-Level Earth Rank hammer in his hands, even believing that the Black Light Wooden Sword also wouldn't dare to face it directly.
In Yang Dingshan's view, ordinary sword weapons were merely sharper, but when faced with heavy weapons, they could only dodge, not daring to meet them head-on.
Especially that boy's wooden sword, which seemed light and not very heavy, if it dared to collide with his Earth Covering Hammer, it might instantly be smashed into pieces.
This time, Yang Dingshan seemed to be exploiting the element of surprise, but as Yang Qiwu had said, Yun Xiao had come to the Yang Family headquarters to show off and had killed Yang Wanliu and several Yang Family elders, so there was no need to talk about fairness.
After witnessing Yun Xiao's methods earlier, Yang Dingshan had completely forgotten his earlier words, to avoid the risk of unforeseen complexities, it was most secure to smash this detestable young man into minced meat with one hammer strike.
"Earth Rank Middle Level weapon, huh?"
Upon hearing the whistle of wind from behind, Yun Xiao, with his experience, sensed the grade of the great iron hammer immediately. However, what Yang Dingshan and Yang Qiwu failed to see was the fleeting look of mockery deep in his eyes.
"The Dragon Taming Sword is invincible!"
A deep shout emanated from Yun Xiao's mouth, then Yang Dingshan and the other surviving members of the Yang Family could clearly see the young man, without even turning his head, directly counter-attacking with his sword against the great hammer.
"How presumptuous!"
Watching this scene unfold, Yang Dingshan couldn't help but snort coldly. However, his expression turned into eager anticipation, as no matter how sharp the wooden sword was, could it really withstand such a powerful hammer strike?
Crack!
However, just as Yang Dingshan and Yang Qiwu among others were secretly anticipating the wooden sword being smashed into pieces, they heard a light cracking sound.
"What?"
Particularly for Yang Dingshan, who felt his hand lighten as he heard the sound, he then focused his gaze only to shockingly find that the head of his Earth Rank Middle Level weapon, the Earth Covering Hammer, had been sheared off.
The sheared end of the Earth Covering Hammer was smooth and shiny, as if a block of tofu had been sliced with a sharp blade—effortlessly demolished. It was something Yang Dingshan had never anticipated.
His weapon was an Earth Rank Middle Level weapon, and one of significant weight—how could it be sheared off like tofu by that unassuming wooden sword?
Shouldn't the Earth Covering Hammer have shattered that wooden sword into pieces with a single strike? Or at least knocked it out of the opponent's hands?
The situation unfolding before him baffled Yang Dingshan, and he vaguely felt he might be catching onto something, but those thoughts were almost too unbelievable for him to accept.
In reality, a wooden sword that could so easily cut through an Earth Rank Middle Level weapon should be recognized as extraordinary—it was just that the unexpectedness of the moment left Yang Dingshan momentarily unable to collect his thoughts.
Clang!
However, in the next moment, when a loud sound reached the ears of all the Yang Family Elders, they were all stunned to see the expression of the Yang Family Head turning twisted and pained.
Everyone's gaze simultaneously turned towards Yang Dingshan's feet, where they saw a chunk of iron pressing on the back of his foot—precisely the half-piece of Earth Covering Hammer sheared off by Yun Xiao.
Considering the initial distance of several feet between Yang Dingshan and the hammer head, it was puzzling how this falling piece of iron ended up striking his foot directly.
"Hisss…"
Despite Yang Dingshan being a genuine cultivator at the Origin Seeking Realm Early Stage, the weight of the iron on his foot caused him such pain that he involuntarily inhaled sharply.
After Yang Dingshan finally managed to extract his foot from under the iron chunk, his skin was swollen and bruised—if not for his formidable strength and resilience, his foot might have easily been broken.
Such a dramatic scene left many Yang Family Elders dumbfounded. However, Yun Xiao hardly had so many thoughts, and he also knew that a mere piece of broken iron wouldn't cause any real harm to the Yang Family Head.
Crack, crack, crack!
Then, as Yun Xiao continued to swing his Dragon Taming Sword, several more light sounds followed, and before long, only a short handle remained in Yang Dingshan's hand.
This time, Yang Dingshan learned his lesson and did not let those sheared pieces of iron hit his foot again, yet his aged face turned incredibly grim, even revealing a trace of hard-to-conceal fear.
Because the wooden sword in Yun Xiao's hand was too sharp—even an Earth Rank Middle Level Earth Covering Hammer broke so easily against it. If it were to slice his flesh, wouldn't it mean instant injury or death?
At this moment, Yang Dingshan and the other Yang Family Elders truly realized how Yang Zhengfang and another Elder had died—against such a sharp weapon, human flesh was nothing but mere decoration.
Swoosh!
Just as Yang Dingshan felt a chill in his heart, Yun Xiao's movements didn't pause for a moment—a flash of black light approached, causing Yang Dingshan, despite being a cultivator at the peak of the Origin Seeking Realm, to hastily retreat several steps. Neither his status nor his strength dared to let that wooden sword touch him in the slightest.