"If we could slice you up for a detailed study to understand how you so quickly reached the Half-step Heavenly King Realm, it would certainly bring significant breakthroughs to our Yanling Sect."

Zhang Yanling had a morbid smile on his face as he spoke these words.

Wang Ye stared warily at Zhang Yanling and Ling Hua.

If it was just Ling Hua alone, Wang Ye could have killed him instantly, but the appearance of Zhang Yanling gave Wang Ye a foreboding feeling.

A Heavenly King Realm expert.

A Half-step Heavenly King Realm expert.

Although Wang Ye boasted about dealing with the Orochi before, in reality, it was just boastful talk.

The gap between a Heavenly King Realm expert and a Half-step Heavenly King Realm expert may be just an upgrade, but even that small gap signifies a crucial difference!

Wang Ye would find it incredibly difficult to take on the Orochi, not to mention directly confronting Zhang Yanling and Ling Hua.

Furthermore, from the aura alone, Zhang Yanling, this Heavenly King Realm expert, has far superior strength compared to that of the Orochi.

"I'll go!"

Shi Heng shouted, understanding the immense pressure Wang Ye would face against both Zhang Yanling and Ling Hua, and he intended to support Wang Ye immediately.

"Shi Heng!"

The Orochi roared in fury upon seeing Shi Heng attempting to assist Wang Ye, its massive body eclipsing the sky. Its eyes fixed on Shi Heng, showcasing a rare boldness:

"Shi Heng, you must remember, I have always been your true opponent!"

Now that Zhang Yanling had arrived, showing cowardice would mean the Spirit Demon Alliance would definitely lose its standing with the Demon Race.

Moreover.

The Orochi didn't believe it wouldn't last as long as Wang Ye did.

It only needed to hold out until Zhang Yanling and Ling Hua dealt with Wang Ye.

Shi Heng glanced at the Orochi, surprised that this creature, who had always feared him, dared to stand in his way. But the Orochi was, after all, a Heavenly King Realm expert, and blocking him meant Shi Heng couldn't immediately rush to Wang Ye's side.

"Damn it, courting death!"

Shi Heng engaged the Orochi in battle, and as both were Heavenly King Realm experts, Shi Heng's strength was significantly greater than that of the Orochi.

Shi Heng's full-blown fury in battle unleashed tremendous power, inflicting many injuries on the Orochi within a few moves.

This put the Orochi in a difficult position.

It glanced over at Zhang Yanling and Ling Hua, hoping they could quickly deal with Wang Ye and then handle Shi Heng together.

Wang Ye looked at Zhang Yanling and Ling Hua with vigilance but displayed no fear on his face. Instead, he smiled at Zhang Yanling and asked:

"So you truly believe you've got me cornered and can definitely take me down?"

"What else?"

Zhang Yanling retorted.

"Alright then."

Wang Ye sighed softly.

A weapon appeared in Wang Ye's hand.

The Ink Qilin Knife.

When the Ink Qilin Knife appeared, Zhang Yanling glanced at it and quickly recognized it.

"The weapon used by the Lord of the Universe in its early days?"

Just a few days ago, Zhang Yanling had used an experimental method to re-create the scene of Guo Yi defeating an enemy at Yao Demon Mountain. At that time, Guo Yi used the Ink Qilin Knife to defeat the opponent.

"Indeed, using the Lord of the Universe's weapon can greatly enhance your strength, but even with that boost, how can you use this weapon against a Heavenly King Realm and a Half-step Heavenly King Realm fighter?"

When he saw Wang Ye take out the Ink Qilin Knife, Zhang Yanling's face immediately relaxed, as though reassured somehow, and he couldn't help but sneer.

He assessed Wang Ye.

Wang Ye's talent was undoubtedly remarkable, and his progress was rapid.

But precisely because Wang Ye progressed too quickly, he overlooked the immense disparity in power between different realms.

Otherwise.

Wang Ye wouldn't think he could simply rely on the Ink Qilin Knife to contend with both himself and Ling Hua.

"Is that so?"

Wang Ye glanced at Zhang Yanling with a mocking look, and the Power of Time enveloped the Ink Qilin Knife, beginning to rewind time on the weapon.

As time was rewinding, the smile from just a moment ago turned to a look of pain on Wang Ye's face; even his youthful appearance showed signs of aging.

Utilizing the Power of the Time Great Dao did not come without side effects.

The Power of the Time Great Dao is immensely powerful.

But due to its immense power, the side effects of using the Power of Time are even greater.

Both Wang Ye and Shi Heng knew each use of the Power of the Time Great Dao expended their own lifespan, essentially trading their lifespan for its power.

As strong individuals, they inherently possess long lifespans, so even if using the Power of the Time Great Dao caused some impact, it wasn't a major concern for them.

But this time.

As Wang Ye used the Power of the Time Great Dao, it visibly aged him, erasing his youthful look.

In the midst of the battle with the Orochi, Shi Heng noticed the change with Wang Ye and glanced over. Seeing Wang Ye's transformation, he quickly realized what was happening.

Wang Ye was using a massive amount of the Power of the Time Great Dao!

But the crucial question was, what was Wang Ye doing?

He frequently used the Power of the Time Great Dao but never experienced such changes from its use.

Zhang Yanling also sensed something was amiss from Wang Ye's change in appearance.

"Quickly, let's finish him!"

Zhang Yanling turned to Ling Hua and urged him.

In an instant.

The two of them attacked Wang Ye with full force.

Wang Ye, clearly possessing only Half-step Heavenly King Realm strength.

Yet, due to using the Power of the Time Great Dao, the change in his appearance gave Zhang Yanling, the Heavenly King Realm expert, an ominous feeling.

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