Chapter 31

"How is this possible!"

The White Bone Envoy had never expected that Yang Ji, who had been dodging and fleeing, would suddenly take the initiative and break through his "Old Bear Pushes Tree" with a single palm strike!

The shock and the stark contrast between the two moments were so great that they even overshadowed the pain of his injuries.

"Boy, what martial technique is this?"

The White Bone Envoy was sent flying eight zhang away, did a backflip to steady himself, and with his eyes wide open and hair disheveled, he shouted fiercely.

At that moment, he was certain he could block Yang Ji and even injure him in return. But the final result was that he was the one injured by Yang Ji.

"It must be a mistake, it must be a mistake!"

The White Bone Envoy refused to believe that he could lose to a mere teenager.

Throughout his life, he had faced countless opponents, some even more formidable than himself. Whether they were bandits or pirates, they all ended up dead at his hands.

He refused to believe that he would stumble and fall to an unknown teenager in this remote border region.

It made no sense!

"White Snake Martial Technique!"

Yang Ji said casually.

With one move, he had confirmed his suspicions and felt a great sense of relief, not rushing to attack.

In Pingchuan County, there were many people stronger than this man, and even within the Yang family, there were many "Warriors." However, in terms of experience and the sophistication of their techniques, few could match this outsider, a follower of a cult.

Although Yang Ji had improved significantly, he lacked real combat training. He needed an opponent like this to hone his skills and would not let such an opportunity to improve himself slip away!

"Hmph, not telling the truth! I don't believe you can fool me!"

The White Bone Envoy gritted his teeth, his face turning ashen.

What was the "White Snake Martial Technique"?

The White Snake Martial Technique was just an ordinary martial technique at the Breathing Realm, imitating the movements of a snake. In terms of power and quality, it was far inferior to his Bear Form Martial Technique.

He would never admit that he lost to a technique of lower quality.

Boom!

The White Bone Envoy stomped his foot, stirring up a fierce wind, and charged at Yang Ji like a raging bear. His movements were seasoned and precise, with no unnecessary actions, executing the "Old Bear Collides with Rock" from the Bear Form Martial Technique.

In the mountains, "Old Bear" referred to fully grown adult bears. These "Old Bears" were stronger than tigers and leopards, and they often collided with rocks to toughen their muscles.

Due to their immense strength, the rocks they hit often shattered into pieces. As a result, "Old Bears" developed extraordinary muscles, some of which were even impervious to blades.

If Yang Ji was hit by this move, his bones and muscles would likely be shattered.

"Come on!"

Yang Ji's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he shot forward with a quick movement—

"White Snake Spits Venom!"

Bang!

The White Bone Envoy's entire body trembled as if struck by lightning, and he was sent flying like a broken kite, crashing into a small tree and shattering it.

On the other side, Yang Ji's robe fluttered, and his long hair flew, exuding a powerful confidence. He did not chase after the White Bone Envoy.

The same technique, but from a different angle, hit the same spot!

Yang Ji's move had not changed much, but it felt completely different, as if it were a different technique altogether.

Although the White Bone Envoy was powerful, his Bear Form Martial Technique had been thoroughly analyzed by Yang Ji, who had grasped the patterns of his attacks.

In this situation, no matter how strong the White Bone Envoy was, if he couldn't hit his opponent, he could only be helpless!

"This can't be!"

The White Bone Envoy, having lost to Yang Ji twice in quick succession, was now filled with shock and disbelief.

One loss could be considered a fluke, but two losses were not so simple, especially since Yang Ji had used the same technique to break through his two different moves.

In an instant, the White Bone Envoy felt a chill run down his spine.

The person was still the same, but in the White Bone Envoy's eyes, Yang Ji suddenly seemed like a towering mountain, deep and unfathomable.

"Who is this boy? How could a small family from a remote border region have such a formidable disciple?"

In a flash, countless thoughts raced through the White Bone Envoy's mind.

He had faced many opponents in his life, even those more powerful than himself. If he had lost to a Warrior at the Martial Path Realm after a fierce battle, he could accept it, as the difference in realm was clear.

But losing to an unknown, weaker teenager, and to a technique of lower quality, was something he could not accept. When had he become so weak that he couldn't even bully a child?

"You are not my match."

Yang Ji looked down at the White Bone Envoy from a higher position, slowly approaching.

The White Bone Envoy's Bear Form Martial Technique had been largely deciphered by Yang Ji. Although he couldn't use it as flexibly as the White Bone Envoy, the techniques for generating power had given him many insights.

"Hmph! Is that so?"

Being looked down upon by a teenager, the White Bone Envoy snapped back to reality, a surge of anger rising in his heart.

The Sky Dark Sect was full of fierce and ruthless individuals, and the White Bone Envoy had taken many lives. He was not one to admit defeat easily.

"Brat, I don't care who taught you your martial technique. Anyone who obstructs the sect's mission must die."

The White Bone Envoy wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and slowly stood up.

Boom!

In the next moment, the White Bone Envoy's body shot forward like a lightning bolt, charging at Yang Ji like a large ape.

"Old Bear Smashes the Ground!"

The White Bone Envoy's joints cracked, and his body seemed to swell, like a massive creature charging at Yang Ji.

"Old Bear Smashes the Ground" was the strongest technique in the Bear Form Martial Technique, derived from the movements of adult bears fighting tigers and leopards.

Due to their immense weight, adult bears could crush other fierce beasts by using their full body weight to pounce from the air.

"Old Bear Smashes the Ground" was derived from this, requiring the strength of the Tenth Stage of the Breathing Realm to execute. Its power was like a meteor striking the earth, even more formidable than the other techniques.

"Spent force!"

Yang Ji saw clearly and felt no fear.

The White Bone Envoy had been hit in his old injury twice in a row and was already severely injured, though he had suppressed it, his strength had significantly decreased.

In terms of raw power, Yang Ji could now face him head-on.

Boom!

Just as Yang Ji leaped into the air, a sudden change occurred. A cold light flashed in the White Bone Envoy's eyes, and a smirk appeared on his lips.

Swoosh! Swoosh!

With a flick of his sleeve, several black shadows shot out from the White Bone Envoy's sleeves, like arrows, aiming for Yang Ji's chest and abdomen.

"Venomous snakes!"

Yang Ji was taken aback. In the dim moonlight, he clearly saw several terrifying snake heads, each with a gaping mouth and white fangs. One of them was the "Heart Devouring Snake" he had seen before.

"Kill him!"

A cold voice echoed in the night sky.

These three venomous snakes were his pets, which he had raised for over a decade. They were extremely poisonous, and with this surprise attack, he had killed many people, even those more powerful than himself.

If not for the fact that Yang Ji had pushed him to the brink and the matter was of great importance to the sect, he would not have used this as his trump card, as it could attract the attention of the imperial court.

Looking at the three venomous snakes, the White Bone Envoy almost saw Yang Ji's body lying dead on the ground!

"Trying to use venomous snakes against me, what a joke!"

Yang Ji laughed in anger.

If the White Bone Envoy had raised other pets, Yang Ji might have been caught off guard and might have fallen for it. But venomous snakes—

The most venomous snake in the world was in his sleeve. What was the White Bone Envoy doing if not showing off his skills in front of a master?

"Hisss!"

The three venomous snakes shot out, but just as they were about to reach Yang Ji, a commanding hiss came from his sleeve. The three snakes were instantly stunned, their mouths closed, and their bodies trembling in submission.

"What is happening?"

The White Bone Envoy was shocked to the core.

This surprise attack had killed many experts, and the "Heart Devouring Snake" had never failed, even against Warriors at the Martial Path Realm.

This situation had never happened before!

"An eye for an eye, these are for you!"

Yang Ji flicked his hand, and the three limp snakes were sent back to the White Bone Envoy.

"Looking for death!"

The White Bone Envoy, enraged, was about to attack personally when he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his wrists and ankles. A numb sensation spread through his body, and he collapsed to the ground.

"Impossible! Impossible!..."

The White Bone Envoy looked down, his body trembling in shock. He saw the three venomous snakes he had raised for decades, their fangs deeply embedded in his flesh, and a dark blue color rapidly spreading through his body.

The "Heart Devouring Snake" was so venomous that even Warriors could not resist it. Now, with the additional two snakes, the White Bone Envoy was severely poisoned and could not even move his limbs.

"How can this be? How can this be..."

The White Bone Envoy muttered, his shock indescribable. Even when he was defeated by Yang Ji, he had not been this shocked.

He had raised these three venomous snakes from the day they hatched, spending countless hours and effort. Over the years, they had become as close as his own limbs.

The White Bone Envoy had never imagined that these three venomous snakes would obey someone else and betray him!

"Why? Why..."

The White Bone Envoy muttered, his pupils dilating. He knew the potency of the venom his snakes carried and realized he was finished.

"Hmph! Trying to harm me with venomous snakes, you deserve what you get!"

The sound of footsteps approached, and Yang Ji slowly walked over, looking down at the White Bone Envoy coldly. The three venomous snakes lay motionless on the ground, and when Yang Ji kicked them, they were already dead.

The world of snakes was far more strict than that of humans. As the Emperor of Venomous Snakes, Xiao Ji had dominion and authority over all other snakes.

The three venomous snakes had dared to attack Xiao Ji, the Emperor of Venomous Snakes, and thus could not survive.