"You little beast, don't get cocky!"
"I haven't even unleashed my ultimate move yet!"
"Besides, your venomous silk is nothing special. It couldn't even corrode my precious sword. It's utter trash!"
Ye Fei was deliberately provoking it. If his guess was correct, this venomous silk couldn't be produced indefinitely. Therefore, as long as he could force the leader, this purple blood spider, to spit out more venomous silk, he could temporarily gain the upper hand.
Hiss hiss hiss.
Although the purple blood spider possessed some intelligence, under Ye Fei's incessant provocation, it ultimately lost its composure. It then unhesitatingly spat venomous silk and scuttled towards Ye Fei.
"Little beast, chase me if you dare!"
"I think you're just a good-for-nothing. Is this all you've got?"
"I look down on you!"
"Perhaps you should just hand over your leadership position to another purple blood spider!"
As Ye Fei continued to taunt, he channeled his sword energy into his blade.
One, two, three.
After several strikes, Ye Fei finally severed all the venomous silk that had ensnared his sword.
Ye Fei surged forward, immediately retrieving his blade.
Then, before the purple blood spider could fully erupt in fury, he swiftly employed the Flying Cloud Steps and disappeared from its sight.
The purple blood spider, which had been advancing menacingly, saw Ye Fei vanish in an instant. It immediately began flailing its slender spider legs, letting out furious hisses.
Ye Fei had already concealed himself behind a large tree not far away. He was now observing Yang Si, who was fending off the remaining purple blood spiders.
Nearly half an hour had passed. Yang Si's resistance was visibly slowing, and she had narrowly avoided being entangled by the venomous silk spat by the purple blood spiders several times.
If this continued, Yang Si would likely not be able to hold on.
Ye Fei's heart tightened, knowing he could not delay any further.
He immediately resumed the Flying Cloud Steps and swung his piercing longsword towards the purple blood spider's back.
The purple blood spider, though enraged, still possessed its inherent strength and cultivation. Thus, as Ye Fei approached, it immediately detected his presence.
It attempted to spit venomous silk again to ensnare Ye Fei, but unfortunately, it had already exhausted its supply. Its venom sac was now completely devoid of silk.
"Little one, you're out of moves now, aren't you!"
"How dare you try to fight me!"
"I'll catch you completely off guard now!"
As Ye Fei finished speaking, his sword was already closing in on the purple blood spider's back.
Clang.
Without hesitation, Ye Fei struck.
Having landed the blow, Ye Fei immediately retreated.
Ye Fei had poured all his strength into this attack. Consequently, the soft shell on the purple blood spider's back was cleaved in two, oozing purple blood that carried an unbearable stench, nearly making Ye Fei vomit.
The purple blood spider, too, let out a series of pained hisses. Its scarlet eyes fixed on Ye Fei, and despite the intense pain wracking its body, it rapidly scuttled towards Ye Fei once more.
"Little one, you've got guts!"
"Still not giving up!"
"Then I'll make sure you never return!"
Ye Fei's expression was icy, his clothes billowing in the wind. He once again mustered all his strength, determined to kill the purple blood spider in one decisive blow.
World-destroying sword energy emanated from Ye Fei's longsword. Ye Fei himself appeared divine as he bellowed.
"Die!"
Ye Fei drew upon all the spiritual energy surrounding him, channeling it into his longsword, and then thrust it fiercely at the purple blood spider.
Seeing the immensely powerful, world-ending strike, the purple blood spider immediately activated its secret technique, forcibly condensing its remaining venom into silk once more. It then ferociously collided with Ye Fei's attack.
With a bang.
The purple blood spider gained no advantage from Ye Fei's full-power assault. Four of its slender spider legs were instantly severed by half.
Its combat effectiveness was thus significantly diminished.
However, due to Ye Fei's close proximity to the purple blood spider, he was inadvertently ensnared on his calf by the venomous silk!
Had Ye Fei not reacted swiftly and cut the silk, his calf might very well have been corroded away entirely!
Truly formidable!
No time left!
Seeing the purple blood spider about to launch another attack, Ye Fei once again employed the Flying Cloud Steps, spinning around to its rear.
"Beast, perish!"
Ye Fei unleashed his full strength again, severing the purple blood spider's four limbs once more!
At this point, all of the purple blood spider's limbs had been cut off by Ye Fei, rendering it immobile!
"Excellent, now I can relax!"
With a splutter, Ye Fei coughed up a mouthful of black blood. A severed spider leg was still lodged in his shoulder.
"Bad, highly toxic!"
"I must finish this quickly!"
Ye Fei's heart tightened. He immediately consumed a Purification Pill and then, with swift movements, severed the motionless leader of the purple blood spider's body into two halves.
"It's finally over!"
Ye Fei, disregarding his injuries, immediately rushed to Yang Si's side.
"I'm here, I'll get you out of this encirclement!"
Yang Si's clothes were now ragged, and she bore several wounds. Her lips had turned blue, clearly indicating severe poisoning.
"Take the Purification Pill I refined first. Once we reach a safe place, I'll immediately refine an antidote!"
"You must hold on!"
Seeing that her consciousness was already becoming hazy, Ye Fei knew he could not afford any further delay.
After swallowing the pill, Yang Si regained a little clarity.
She kept Ye Fei's words in mind.
"Don't worry, I'm fine. Let's run quickly!" Yang Si said softly.
"Alright, no time to waste. I'll carry you and leave now!"
"Apologies!"
As Ye Fei finished speaking, he brandished his longsword and said coldly.
"Your leader has been slain by me!"
"If you don't want to suffer the same fate as your leader, leave this place immediately, or I will show no mercy!"
Although these remaining purple blood spiders possessed some intelligence, it was far inferior to that of their leader.
Especially after witnessing their commanding leader being killed by Ye Fei, they became terrified of him.
Therefore, as soon as Ye Fei finished speaking, these purple blood spiders scattered and fled.
However, to prevent stronger purple blood spiders from seeking revenge, Ye Fei, with Yang Si in his arms, immediately used the Flying Cloud Steps to leave the area.
The whistling wind struck Yang Si's face, bringing her back to a clearer state.
"Ye Fei, can you still hold on?"
Seeing Ye Fei's pale face and darkened lips, Yang Si was filled with worry.
"I, I'm fine, I can still hold on!" Ye Fei said intermittently.
"Almost there, I think I see a suitable place to rest ahead!"
Gritting his teeth, Ye Fei continued to press forward.
Finally, as dawn broke, they arrived at a secluded stone cave beneath a sheer cliff face.