Chapter 603: Chapter 603: Guarded Mentality
This path, although flat, was winding and uneven. Even with Di Hai governed by Yin Yang, it still required the time it takes for an incense stick to burn to traverse.
When they reached the end of the road, Di Hai was a bit stunned.
All he could see was a swamp, devoid of human presence, as if they had made a mistake.
"This... is there something wrong? Why is there no one here?"
It was evidently Di Hai’s first time encountering this kind of situation, and he couldn’t help but feel a bit at a loss.
But in that very moment, ferocious Elves suddenly appeared all around. Then, a few Black Swords were seen darting straight toward Dehayek. Their speed was extraordinarily fast, and just from the aura emanating from the swords, it was clear that their power was truly formidable!
"Broken Finger!"
After all, Di Hai was one of the two Kings in this chaotic capital. Although startled, he didn’t lower his guard during the attempted robbery.
As the swords emerged, he almost instinctively used the "Broken Finger" technique to deflect them.
Watching Di Hai’s fingers rapidly waving, those powerful swords were blocked in an instant as much as possible.
But just as Di Hai was preparing to defend himself against the swords, he asked the attacker who they were.
A shadowy figure flashed by, silent as it approached his Spirit, then suddenly unleashed an overwhelming killing intent before attacking with a fierce stab.
"No!"
It was clear that this shadowy figure was very experienced in the art of assassination. Although discovered by Di Hai, it was already too late for him to counter or even dodge.
The shadow saw Di Hai’s pale face and let out a subtle mocking laugh, whispering darkly, "Dead."
Crash!
At this critical moment, a large hand suddenly appeared behind the shadow, gripping its neck tightly and throwing it to the ground.
The shadow was struck with such force it became dazed, utterly unaware of what had just transpired.
But as it attempted to hide again, it suddenly saw a cold, black-haired, black-clad figure standing before it, calmly asking, "Who are you?"
"Who am I?"
The shadow stared blankly at Yang Tian, asking several questions, unable to help but let fear seep into its mind!
It had clearly recognized Yang Tian, who had just saved Di Hai. A mix of terror and shock instantly appeared on the shadow’s face!
The shadow knew its expertise lay in assassination, speed, and stealth!
And yet, before the assassination of Di Hai, its execution could be described as almost flawless.
It had first disrupted him with swords, then silently infiltrated and approached Di Hai, leaving no room for error!
But the Yang Tian in front of it had thrown off its attack and matched its speed effortlessly. How was that possible?
Most critically, even when it was assaulting Di Hai, Yang Tian had been positioned far away.
The distance should have made it impossible for Yang Tian to arrive in time to save Di Hai, regardless of his agility!
Unless, from the very start, when the shadow had begun covertly moving, Yang Tian had already noticed its presence!
Even though its mind was whirring with countless thoughts, the shadow’s body didn’t falter—it instantly dissolved into a cloud of black smoke, vanishing from Yang Tian’s sight as it sneered, "If you’re so intent on interfering, I’ll kill you first!"
As soon as the words fell, black smoke suddenly emerged around Yang Tian. Simultaneously, a surge of murderous intent appeared above Yang Tian’s head!
Using the same approach, in the same manner, it launched a strike identical to the one that had targeted Di Hai!
"Watch out for your head!"
Having experienced this once before, Di Hai immediately shouted upon seeing the scene unfold.
However, Yang Tian seemed to ignore the general warning, refusing to place any defenses above his head, instead slowly turning his body and reaching back with his hand.
Boom!
With Yang Tian’s counter strike, the black smoke instantly dissipated, along with the toxic aura above him. In its place stood a woman in a black suit behind Yang Tian, her throat clenched tightly by his hand as she stared at him in disbelief.
"Y-you... broke through my drifting illusion? Th-this... how is this possible?" The woman was clearly shocked that Yang Tian had discovered her location.
"A hidden path can surely be broken through," Yang Tian responded calmly, unfazed by the fact that the assassin turned out to be a woman.
"Hidden path? How could you describe the drifting illusion as merely a hidden path?"
The woman, still surprised that Yang Tian had uncovered her position, grew even more indignant upon hearing him dismissively undermine her technique.
The woman’s body technique was considered a powerful law of movement, capable of manipulation on a psychic level, far beyond the reaches of ordinary concealment techniques.
Countless individuals from the Monster World revered its prowess!
Yet in Yang Tian’s casual words, it devolved into nothing more than an insignificant pathway. How could she accept this?
Unwilling to be held by Yang Tian, she let out a cold snort, "Earlier, it was my momentary carelessness! Do you think you can perceive the true drifting illusion?"
"Oh really?"
Hearing her challenge, Yang Tian merely cracked a faint smile, releasing his grip on the woman’s neck, saying coldly, "I’ll be waiting, then."
Upon noticing Yang Tian genuinely letting her go, the woman couldn’t help but smirk mockingly, even openly despising his actions.
It was evident the woman was consumed by Devilish intent; she was a formidable Monster!
For a Devil to make an enemy like Yang Tian retreat—it was that naive? Or blind confidence in her own power? Or perhaps sheer arrogance?
Regardless, in the woman’s eyes, Yang Tian seemed utterly foolish!
Promptly, the woman stood firmly in place.
Lighting flashed. Then, once again, she transformed into a cloud of black smoke, dispersing before them, but her voice echoed crisply from all directions, "Oh, foolish one! Since you wish to see, I will show you what the true drifting illusion looks like! And I will make you pay for your naivety and arrogance!"
As her voice faded, her presence disappeared entirely, as if she had never existed, yet somehow seemed omnipresent!
Witnessing such a scene, both Di Hai and Su Youu couldn’t help but feel chills down their spines!
What terrifying talent!
Even Qiling Xiaoyu couldn’t suppress a frown, murmuring softly, "This technique, even in the Upper Realm, is considered top-tier."
The Upper Realm’s elite?
Upon hearing Qiling Xiaoyu’s remark, both Di Hai and Su Youu felt increasingly uneasy, their gazes instinctively shifting to Yang Tian, eager to see how he would counter.
To their astonishment, Yang Tian simply stood motionless, his hands resting lightly, making no move to retaliate. Instead, a faint smile braced his lips as he slowly spoke, "Left side."
Swoosh!
A light breeze swept directly across Yang Tian’s body.
"Right side!"
"Front, above, below, left, down, right..."
Yang Tian continued to call out directions, yet since the woman had vanished, no further attacks manifested, as though he was speaking to himself.
Witnessing this peculiar phenomenon, Su Youu couldn’t help but wonder aloud, "What is Yang Tian talking about? Isn’t the woman not attacking anymore? Why hasn’t anything started?"
"It’s not that she hasn’t taken action!"
Di Hai, hearing Su Youu’s words, immediately smiled and explained, "It’s that she simply can’t act."
"Can’t act? Why is that?" Su Youu was even more puzzled.
Di Hai chuckled, "Because every time she attempts an attack, Yang Tian interrupts her, leaving her powerless."
Was this path filled with directional traps?
It turns out, Yang Tian’s casual calling out of directions was stating the woman’s points of attack!
Did this mean that every move the woman made was already under Yang Tian’s surveillance?
Su Youu, unable to even sense the woman’s presence upon her disappearance, was now utterly amazed at Yang Tian’s ability to perceive it so clearly.
This power compelled Su Youu to exclaim, "He is truly divine!"