"Ye Ling, take my blade!"
Bai Dao roared, his blood blade flashing with a crimson glow, ignoring the devouring domain around Ye Ling and slashing fiercely at Ye Ling's vital points.
Since Bai Dao appeared out of nowhere with no discernible trajectory, Ye Ling couldn't pinpoint his exact location and could only hastily defend with Bai Di Yan.
*Hiss!*
Bai Di Yan ignited before Ye Ling, clashing with Bai Dao's blood blade.
However, just as Bai Di Yan was about to incinerate Bai Dao's blood blade, the blade instantly transformed into a blood lotus, which then detonated with a roar!
*BOOM!!!*
Ye Ling was blasted away by the powerful impact. Along the way, he brushed against numerous blood lotuses. The continuous explosions echoed within the barrier, their immense power even collapsing the space within the barrier and shattering a corner of the Primordial Underworld King's seal!
The Primordial Underworld King, who had been cowering in a corner, desperately resisting the blood lotus explosions, felt his mind stir upon seeing a corner of his seal destroyed. He realized this was an opportunity.
Among the four present, he was the only one in a fragmented state, not at his peak strength. Consequently, he had been ignored and bullied by the other three, leaving him seething with anger!
If he could reclaim his true form, he would definitely settle the score!
"You three scoundrels... just you wait!"
The Primordial Underworld King gritted his teeth, then stealthily moved to the shattered corner of the seal, attempting to break it and release his true form.
However, before the Primordial Underworld King could even make a move, a massive black ruler materialized out of thin air and pressed down on him, pinning him in place.
Mr. Bai sat leisurely atop the giant ruler, observing the exploding sparks in the air. He addressed the Primordial Underworld King pinned beneath the ruler, "This is Ye Ling and Bai Dao's battle, not your turn yet."
"You damn fellow! Release me if you dare! Let's have a one-on-one!"
The Primordial Underworld King was completely incensed. He struggled relentlessly under the ruler, but the ruler was as immovable as Mount Tai.
In mid-air, most of the blood lotuses within the barrier had detonated, turning the surrounding space into nothingness.
A blood lotus nearby transformed back into Bai Dao. He looked displeased at Ye Ling, who was enveloped by Bai Di Yan, and grunted, "This guy is tough. It seems ordinary blood lotuses can't drain his blood... How has he improved so quickly? He was just an ant I could crush with a flick of my wrist before..."
Ye Ling emerged from Bai Di Yan, seemingly unharmed, but his expression had turned serious.
Bai Dao's blood lotuses appeared to be mere explosions, but each one, as it detonated, ignored Ye Ling's Bai Di Yan and siphoned his vital energy.
Had he not been able to use his devouring domain to reclaim the vital energy drained by the blood lotuses, Ye Ling would have been drained dry by the lotuses before even being harmed by the explosions.
Furthermore, it was precisely because the devouring domain was locked in a struggle with the blood lotuses for vital energy that it couldn't absorb the lotuses' energy, allowing Bai Dao to bypass the domain's defenses and attack directly.
Based on Bai Dao's current display of abilities, Ye Ling knew he was a formidable opponent.
If he didn't go all out from this point on, any slip-up would plunge him into an abyss from which there was no return!
Every Seven Pillars was not to be trifled with.
Mr. Bai, watching from atop the giant ruler, saw the two fall into a stalemate after a brief exchange of probing attacks. He chuckled at Ye Ling, "Ye Ling, Bai Dao once defeated the Primordial Soul King in a one-on-one duel. His blood lotuses are capable of draining the Primordial Soul King's soul power dry. If your strength is insufficient, it's best to surrender obediently and save everyone's time."
Hearing Mr. Bai's words, Ye Ling narrowed his eyes slightly, affixing runes to the surface of his soul to protect against the impact of Bai Dao's blood lotuses.
"Hmph! Bai, whose side are you on?" Bai Dao asked Mr. Bai with displeasure, his voice cold.
While Mr. Bai seemed to be mocking Ye Ling and cheering Bai Dao on, he had, in fact, revealed half of Bai Dao's methods with just a few words.
Bai Dao had intended to drain Ye Ling's soul power with his blood lotuses, but now that Ye Ling was prepared, the peculiar efficacy of his blood lotuses would be significantly weakened.
"Of course, I'm on your side," Mr. Bai smiled at Bai Dao. "Isn't this me helping you crush the enemy's arrogant spirit?"
"Hmph! Once I've dealt with Ye Ling, I'll settle the score with you!"
Bai Dao snorted and said no more to Mr. Bai. He slightly spread his palm, and a black lotus appeared in it.
Upon closer inspection, the black lotus was actually formed from countless miniature blood lotuses. Even though the black lotus wasn't emitting any terrifying aura at the moment, Ye Ling could sense extreme danger emanating from it.
Seeing the black lotus in Bai Dao's hand, the Primordial Underworld King, still pinned by the black ruler, immediately shouted at Bai Dao, "I recognize this technique of yours, it's called the Thousand Luo Demonic Lotus, right? That foolish Soul King at the time insisted on taking this move head-on and ended up capsizing in the gutter! It's hilarious!"
"If I were to make a move, I'd obliterate your pitch-black lotus in minutes!"
Hearing the Primordial Underworld King's taunts, Bai Dao's veins bulged on his forehead, and his killing intent became unconcealable!
"Can you shut up!!!"
Bai Dao roared, his berserk aura surging towards the Primordial Underworld King, directly shattering the latter's form!
Mr. Bai, seeing Bai Dao on the verge of losing control, chuckled again, "Brother Bai Dao, why bother with that fool, the Underworld King? Ye Ling hasn't seen your killing move yet, so use it with confidence!"
"You guys..."
Bai Dao gnashed his teeth in anger, his entire body trembling violently. However, he knew his current enemy was Ye Ling. He took a deep breath, forcibly calmed his emotions, and refocused his aura on Ye Ling.
"Ye Ling... The Thousand Luo Demonic Lotus is one of my ultimate techniques. You should feel honored to die by this move!" Bai Dao said to Ye Ling in a deep voice, and then the black lotus in his palm suddenly vanished.
Simultaneously, Ye Ling was completely enveloped by countless blood lotuses, invisible to the naked eye, all around him!
"Die!"
Bai Dao roared, and the miniature blood lotuses surrounding Ye Ling unleashed a torrent of suction!
Each tiny blood lotus was capable of instantly draining a supreme expert dry...
And how many blood lotuses were enveloping Ye Ling? Billions!
In an instant, Ye Ling was torn to shreds by the terrifying suction force erupting from all directions!
"Something's wrong!"
However, as Bai Dao tore Ye Ling apart, his pupils contracted sharply, and a bad premonition arose in his heart.
The vital energy and soul power drained by the blood lotuses would be fed back to him, but he was not receiving any power from Ye Ling!
That Ye Ling was a fake!!!
The moment Bai Dao realized this, Ye Ling had already silently appeared behind him, holding the Bai Di Yan sword, which was burning quietly.
"Bai Dao, this is a fight to the death between us, yet you keep getting distracted. Isn't that like lighting a lantern in a toilet?"
"Did you really think I'd play by the rules?"
Ye Ling taunted Bai Dao mercilessly, and the Bai Di Yan sword in his hand swung down without hesitation!
*Hiss!*
Bai Dao was cleaved in two!
*Boom!*
The next moment, the Bai Di Yan attached to the cut surfaces of Bai Dao's severed body began to burn fiercely, ravenously consuming Bai Dao's life force!