Following the catastrophe in the mine tunnel, Shi Yubai laid the entire blame at Shi Yan's feet.

Shi Yan's provocation inside the mine had long since instilled a bone-deep hatred in him, and now Shi Yan's current attitude infuriated him further, filling his mind with the intent to make Shi Yan pay in blood.

He Qingman, Shen Yidan, and the others were utterly heartbroken at this moment. The instant they saw Shi Yubai suddenly attack Shi Yan, they tried to intervene, but it was already too late.

Like a maddened beast, a dark yellow light erupted from Shi Yubai's body. Clusters of brilliant golden-yellow orbs shot out violently from his hands.

These yellow orbs were the size of millstones, gleaming brilliantly, and contained an astonishing degree of power within them.

Shi Yan’s expression shifted.

Without time to think, he instinctively urged his Petrified Martial Soul and immediately forced himself into the state of Berserk Second Heaven, even summoning the Dark Light Shield.

Shi Yubai possessed the cultivation of the Status Second Heaven realm, lagging behind by a full level. One slip-up, and he could be instantly killed, leaving him no chance to defend again.

All his strength flooded his body. In an instant, Shi Yan's aura transformed, and an evil, ferocious, and tyrannical presence violently permeated the area around him.

Centering on Shi Yan, this aura rippled outward, forming a startling shockwave.

He Qingman and Shen Yidan stopped crying, both staring at Shi Yan in immense surprise. They were stunned by the change in Shi Yan's presence, momentarily forgetting the agony of the mine tunnel.

"Boom! Boom! Rumble?"

The dark yellow masses of light bombarded him continuously, exploding around Shi Yan again and again.

The Dark Light Shield on Shi Yan instantly shattered, and his body was violently thrown backward, spitting out a mouthful of blood while still in the air.

With just one strike, Shi Yan was injured. His internal organs felt as though they had been ruptured, and a searing pain engulfed his body.

The difference of one realm, coupled with Shi Yubai's full-power, hatred-fueled attack—this strike was intended to kill Shi Yan!

Shi Yan was not dead!

Despite spitting up blood, Shi Yan immediately got back to his feet after falling. He glared with savage features and snarled, "Shi Yubai, I have you marked!"

"I will make sure you remember me even in the Nine Nether Yellow Springs!"

Shi Yubai gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with cruel light. "If you hadn't come to Black Stone Island, nothing bad would have happened to us. Without you, we wouldn't be in this terrible state!"

He no longer bothered with right or wrong. He sought an excuse to kill Shi Yan, pushing all responsibility onto him.

As the words fell, Shi Yubai did not pause. His handsome face suddenly flushed, and a yellow light flashed in his eyes.

An even more surging power exploded from within him. Shi Yubai's figure shot forward like lightning, rushing toward Shi Yan once more.

This time, he did not condense another yellow orb. He closed the distance instantly, flying right beside Shi Yan, his speed so swift and fast that Shi Yan could barely track his movements.

A level difference in realm meant a vast gap in power. With Shi Yubai attacking with his full strength, the advantage of his realm was immediately felt.

Shi Yan finally regretted not asking Xuan Bing Hanyan for movement martial skills sooner. If he had already cultivated the Lightning Evasion and Phantom Shift techniques, he could have instantly teleported away to avoid Shi Yubai's blow.

Unfortunately, his speed was clearly inferior to Shi Yubai's, and due to the difference in their realms, he couldn't discern Shi Yubai's trajectory.

Because he hadn't anticipated Shi Yubai's sudden attack, he hadn't established his Magnetic Subjugation Field beforehand. It was too late to construct it now.

He understood that under these circumstances, evading was not a good option.

He had to meet it head-on! (To be continued) [This text is provided by the Qihang Update Group, esteemed guest] [Killing God Bar Update]

"Roar!" Shi Yan roared, channeling all the negative energy within his body. His vital essence churned, and in a flash, he unleashed the Life and Death Seal.

"Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The moment the Life Seal and Death Seal materialized from his palms, they merged strangely. The Life Seal overlaid the Death Seal, and the Life and Death Seal was formed!

Seven hand seals shot out, slamming directly toward Shi Yubai. A power that absolutely could not belong to a Hundred Tribulations Martial Artist erupted from the seals!

Shi Yubai, being a realm higher, instantly recognized the terrifying power contained within the Life and Death Seal. Amidst his shock, he dared not hesitate and rapidly condensed the power within his body.

A pillar of yellow light shot out from his chest. The pillar was as thick as a stone column, its condensed brilliance dazzling, and its power immensely profound.

The broad yellow light pillar collided with the Life and Death Seals. At the point of impact, light shot out wildly, and the fierce shockwave pulverized all the surrounding black stone, sending rock fragments flying everywhere.

Amidst the swirling dust, Shi Yan’s body was once again thrown flying, tracing a long arc in the air before suddenly plummeting.

Shi Yan’s chest was dripping blood, and two streaks of blood hung from the corners of his mouth. His face had turned even paler.

In contrast, although Shi Yubai remained standing at the intersection of the explosion, his body was trembling violently, and his face was filled with astonishment.

His full-force attack, condensed into a light pillar, was such a violent impact that not only would a martial artist of the Hundred Tribulations Second Heaven realm perish, but even a martial artist of the Status Second Heaven realm, if forced to withstand it head-on, would likely face certain death.

Yet, despite being covered in blood, Shi Yan swayed but managed to stand up again—he was not dead!

"Stop it!"

He Qingman cried out sharply and exclaimed, "Shi Yubai, what are you doing? You know this loss has little to do with him. What do you really want? Do you know he truly is from the Yang family!" Shi Yubai’s expression flickered slightly.

Shen Yidan was also stunned, looking at He Qingman in surprise. "He really is from the Yang family?"

"He is the orphaned descendant of the Yang family, and his purpose in coming to the Boundless Sea is to return to his ancestral lineage," He Qingman realized she could no longer conceal Shi Yan's identity at this moment... If anything happened to him, the Yang family would certainly investigate! "Shi Yubai, you are forbidden to cause further trouble!"

"...Hmph! Since only our own people are here, I'll just say he died fighting the fiends. Besides, even Sister Nan is gone, and a martial artist of the Nirvana Realm was killed by the fiends—it’s perfectly reasonable for a mere Hundred Tribulations realm fellow to die here?"

Shi Yubai was truly unhinged. The more He Qingman protected Shi Yan, the more frantic he became, determined to vent his fury on Shi Yan.

With his declaration, Shi Yubai shot toward Shi Yan again, his expression savage. "Kid, I am going to kill you. Even if you are a Yang family member, dying here on Black Stone Island means no one will avenge you."

"Shi Yubai?" He Qingman shouted angrily, "Stop this for me!"

Shi Yubai paid her no mind at all. As she yelled, Shi Yubai secretly resolved that he must kill Shi Yan.

Everyone in the Heavenly Evil Grotto knew that Shi Yubai was infatuated with He Qingman.

Whenever He Qingman became close with someone else, he would always find ways to make that person suffer, forcing them to give up.

If he acted like this toward his own people, he certainly wouldn't show mercy to an outsider like Shi Yan.

Especially in the mine tunnel, when Shi Yan had collided with him without warning, shattering one of his ribs and causing him to lose face completely in front of his followers.

At that moment, he had decided he must kill Shi Yan.

Seeing Shi Yubai charge forward again, Shi Yan's eyes instantly chilled. He continued to spur the remaining power in his body, condensing the Life and Death Seal once more.

"Boom!"

Shi Yan was thrown back again. When he landed, his chest bones were shattered, his internal energy was chaotic, and his appearance was utterly wretched.

"Pfft?"

Unexpectedly, Shi Yubai also spat out a mouthful of blood after this strike.

The fierce power unleashed by the Life and Death Seal was proving too much even for Shi Yubai, who was a realm higher!

Shi Yubai’s body trembled, swaying precariously, seemingly unable to stand steady.

He Qingman and Shen Yidan stared blankly, their beautiful eyes wide with disbelief as they looked at Shi Yan.

Shi Yan's resilience was astonishing!

Under Shi Yubai's continuous bombardment, he had not only withstood it all but was still alive!

Furthermore, his posture remained rock-steady, his expression resolute. Meanwhile, Shi Yubai, after this exchange, was actually starting to bleed, revealing signs of faltering.

This was not a battle between equals, yet the situation appeared evenly matched, making it impossible for He Qingman and Shen Yidan to gauge the true outcome.

"Kid, you truly live up to being a Yang family member, you are indeed formidable?" Shi Yubai glared at Shi Yan with venomous hatred. "If I don't kill you today, you will certainly kill me in the future! Since that is the case, even if I must pay a terrible price, I swear to take your life!"

"Shi Yubai, if you dare to act recklessly again, don't blame me for interfering!" He Qingman finally couldn't hold back, shouting loudly as she flew toward Shi Yubai.

He Qingman swept forward, landing momentarily on the ground with her slender, beautiful legs before preparing to spring up again, only to feel an immensely powerful binding force beneath her feet.

He Qingman's delicate body suddenly seemed rooted in place; her legs were bound by that strange power, leaving her unable to move.

Her pretty face changed. He Qingman frantically looked around and cried out, "Senior Brother, what mischief are you causing?"

Everyone in the area wore strange expressions and began searching their surroundings.

He Qingman rarely addressed anyone as 'Senior Brother' in the Heavenly Evil Grotto; there was only one person she would call that.

MP Xie Kui!

"Eldest Senior Brother, when did you arrive?" Shen Yidan exclaimed with joy.

"Just arrived a short while ago. I heard that brat caused Sister Nan's death, so I also think he deserves to die?" a chilling voice drifted up from beneath everyone's feet.

The newcomer seemed to be hiding underground; no one in the vicinity had detected his presence.

When the people from the Heavenly Evil Grotto heard Xie Kui had arrived, they seemed to find their anchor, and their expressions instantly relaxed.

"Haha, Eldest Senior Brother understands reason best!" Shi Yubai laughed loudly. With no reservations left, he strode confidently toward Shi Yan, grinning menacingly. "Let's see how long you can hop around!"

"Longer than you!" a bold voice echoed from outside the sky. A two-headed Flood Dragon slowly emerged from the clouds.

A silver giant sword tore through the firmament and shot down violently.

Amidst the expanse of silver light, the massive silver sword descended, instantly blasting Shi Yubai's body into minced meat.

The silver giant sword instantly killed Shi Yubai, its momentum unbroken, and slammed violently into the earth three meters to He Qingman's left.

The mountain peak shuddered, and a muffled groan rose abruptly from the depths of the earth.

Subsequently, a thin, white-robed youth with a chilling expression slowly emerged from the ground. A trace of blood stained the corner of his mouth as he looked up at the approaching two-headed Flood Dragon.

"Little Yanzi, welcome to the Galo Sea Region?" A burly youth on the two-headed Flood Dragon smiled brilliantly at Shi Yan after casually slaying Shi Yubai.

"You are?" Shi Yan was astonished.

"I am your eldest brother, Yang Mu!" the youth laughed boldly, then looked proudly at the people from the Heavenly Evil Grotto and stated lightly, "In the Galo Sea Region, our Yang family is the master; this is our territory. Anyone here who dares oppose the Yang family will die!"