Sage of Humanity-Chapter 702 - 700 Zhuang Bufan

Unless one attacks right on the nodes of the big array, one could not achieve such a dramatic effect.

However, the nodes of any Formation are constantly changing with the flow of spirit force, and even for an array cultivator, it is not easy to deduce the location of the nodes.

And to launch an attack at the same time as deducing the nodes is even more difficult.

Is this kid with the knife so lucky? One slash and it just happened to hit a node?

Just as this person was thinking this, Lu Ye had already made his second cut.

Even more intense disturbances were transmitted, the protective light screen of the spirit ship rippled with more violent ripples, causing even the spirit ship itself to shake violently.

The Sky Ravine Sect cultivators standing on the deck initially did not take Lu Ye seriously. Although they did not have any powerful figures presiding over this trip, they had a significant number of people, around seven or eight.

What they feared was the coughing and bleeding Level 9 cultivator—even though he looked like he was on the verge of death, who knew if it was genuine? Besides, even if the man was truly gravely injured, a dying camel is still bigger than a horse, so they had only hidden inside the spirit ship in the face of the coughing cultivator's provocation, daring not to act rashly.

Who would have thought that a Level 6 cultivator could cause such a disturbance to the protective array of the spirit ship? For a moment, the cultivators on the deck were unstable on their feet. A male cultivator with a fierce look and a long scar on his face shouted sharply, "Where did this kid come from? You dare meddle in the affairs of the Sky Ravine Sect in Xuezhou's territory? Leave at once, or I will make sure there's not enough of you left to bury."

Others followed suit and clamored, "We have already contacted the Elders in the Sect, just wait for your death!"

When these words came out, Lu Ye was unfazed, but the coughing man revealed a worried expression. It was not due to fear, but because he was concerned that if things were delayed here, and the powerful cultivators of the Sky Ravine Sect arrived, it would become impossible to rescue the ordinary people who had been kidnapped.

He was even more worried that Lu Ye might become apprehensive and leave.

After all, the Sky Ravine Sect had a formidable reputation in Xuezhou, such that no one dared to provoke them.

Turning his head, he saw that Lu Ye had already launched the third slash...

Crack...

It was as if the sound of something breaking echoed deep within one's soul. A crack had actually formed on the protective array of the spirit ship.

This scene had frightened the clamoring Sky Ravine Sect cultivators into silence, each of their faces turning pale.

But the coughing man could not help but clap and laugh: "Good!"

By now, it was clear to him that Lu Ye was not just lucky, but had actually discerned the nodes of the Formation, each slash striking precisely on a node.

This person must be an extremely gifted array cultivator; otherwise, it made no sense for him to have such skill.

He racked his brains, comparing the famous array cultivators he knew with the young man before him, yet he could not find any match, wondering when the Soaring Dragon World had produced such a character with modest cultivation but an incredibly advanced mastery of Array Path.

Seeing that Lu Ye was about to make his fourth cut, the man with the long scar on the spirit ship gritted his teeth and shouted fiercely, "This kid is seeking death!"

The moment his words fell, he had already pounced toward Lu Ye to kill him.

The protective array was designed to fend off attacks from the outside, not the inside, so he could attack from within.

Seeing Lu Ye's formidable skills, he could no longer sit back. He planned to kill Lu Ye and then retreat, his confidence stemming from his own Level 7 cultivation.

"Not good!" The coughing cultivator was reflecting on Lu Ye's identity when he didn't expect the Sky Ravine Sect to respond so swiftly. His figure flickered as he prepared to go to Lu Ye's aid, but his body was already heavily injured, and this sudden outburst almost made him feel as though his entire body was falling apart; his vision also turned dark, nearly causing him to plummet from the sky.

When he regained consciousness, he looked again, only to find what he saw unbelievable.

That's because the kid with the knife was still standing in front of the spirit ship, and not too far in front of him, blood splattered as a head flew out, and a headless corpse fell from the sky.

What happened?

The coughing man thought Lu Ye would certainly be defeated and had not expected that he only blacked out for a moment before finding that Lu Ye had killed the scar-faced cultivator.

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He did not witness Lu Ye killing the enemy, but the few Sky Ravine Sect cultivators saw it clearly.

Just one slash, and the strongest scar-faced man among them was decapitated.

This scene deeply shocked their souls because even a Cloud River Level 9 cultivator could not have accomplished such a clean and precise kill.

Just their bad luck.

Being sent out on such a mission was already bad enough, encountering the coughing Level 9 cultivator was one thing—despite his strong appearance, he was not to be feared, but what was the deal with this kid with the knife?

With a flash of the blade, another slash came down.

Crack... crack...

The light screen of the protective array instantly fractured with spider-web-like cracks, followed swiftly by a shattering sound, breaking apart. The several Sky Ravine Sect disciples who were guarded by the array were suddenly exposed under the edge of the blade.

The coughing man had already lunged over, and Lu Ye wielded his knife to join the attack.

Together, the few Sky Ravine Sect cultivators stood no chance and were wiped out in moments.

The coughing man sat down on the deck, fresh blood flowing from the corner of his mouth, yet he looked up at Lu Ye with an approving expression and asked, "Well done, young brother, what's your name?"

Lu Ye clasped his hands together in greeting: "Fengzhou, Ye Liu."

"Brother Ye." The coughing man nodded slightly, returning the gesture with difficulty, "Qizhou, Zhuang Bufan."

As he introduced himself, he scrutinized Lu Ye's expression, only to see Lu Ye's face remain neutral, as if he had never heard the name before.

He immediately concluded that this kid must be a newbie; otherwise, he couldn't possibly have not heard of his great name.

The Legendary Thief Zhuang Bufan was a famous figure throughout the Soaring Dragon World, and anyone with a bit of knowledge would surely have heard of him.

"Brother Ye, I'd like to trouble you with another matter," Zhuang Bufan said softly.

Lu Ye knew very well what was coming, "Is it to release those mortals?" He had some respect for Zhuang Bufan, who, despite being gravely injured and witnessing the suffering of the mortals, still made an effort to intervene—an indication of his kindness.

"Exactly," Zhuang Bufan confirmed.

"A small matter." Saying that, Lu Ye walked into the cabin, found the spirit ship's Central Hub Formation, and shortly after, under his manipulation, the spirit ship gently descended to the ground.

While Lu Ye was busy with this, Zhuang Bufan had already entered the bottom hold and freed the kidnapped mortals, ensuring that he also gathered some information from them.

The information Zhuang Bufan gathered weighed heavily on his mood.

"You all can leave now. Get away from this place, leave Xuezhou, and start a new life elsewhere," Zhuang Bufan said to the mortals on the deck who were bowing and paying respects to him.

There were more than four hundred people released, some young and strong. Although they had lost their homes, with mutual support, they could still make it out of Xuezhou.

If possible, Zhuang Bufan would prefer to escort them out of Xuezhou personally, but doing so would only bring them to disaster.

Watching the crowd of young and old leave, Zhuang Bufan turned to look at Lu Ye, "Brother Ye, this is where we part ways."

Lu Ye nodded slightly.

After a moment, Zhuang Bufan was taken aback, "Why haven't you left?"

Lu Ye replied, "Brother Zhuang hasn't left either, has he?"

Zhuang Bufan coughed a few times, "I have severe injuries. I need to catch my breath before I leave."

Lu Ye couldn't help but let out a wry smile, finding the man somewhat amusing, and with a slight shake of his head, he jumped off the deck and began setting up Arrays.

Zhuang Bufan's head popped up from the deck, puzzled, "Brother Ye, what are you busy with?"

Without looking up, Lu Ye said, "Brother Zhuang is seriously injured, it would be wise to rest. Don't end up dying from your wounds before the enemy even gets to you."

Zhuang Bufan's expression turned solemn, "Since the young brother has seen through it, then don't stay any longer. The elders from Sky Ravine Sect are certainly Level 9, you are no match for them," while saying this, he looked towards the direction where Yiyi was leading Ye Liuli, "There are people over there waiting for you, don't let them be heartbroken."

"That's why... I'm setting up Arrays!"

Zhuang Bufan was momentarily at a loss for words. Although he had speculated that Lu Ye's prowess in the Array Path was not low, he had never witnessed Lu Ye's abilities firsthand and thus did not know the extent of Lu Ye's skill in Array setup.

But the calmness that Lu Ye now displayed gave him some confidence.

Maybe things weren't as bad as he thought?

With this thought in mind, Zhuang Bufan spoke out, "I have informed a few friends of the evil deeds committed by the Sky Ravine Sect, and they will attempt to contact Imperial Heaven Sect, Vajra Temple, and Haoran Academy. It probably won't take long for the three big sects to take action. So as long as we can hold back the pursuers, those mortals will have a chance to escape. Brother Ye, give me a bottom line, how confident are you?"

The reason he hadn't personally escorted the mortals out of Xuezhou was that the Sky Ravine Sect cultivators who had been slain earlier had already sent a message to an elder of the Sect, and pursuers could be on their way to hunt them down at any moment.

Considering the status of an elder, they must be at Level 9, and once a fight breaks out, the mortals hiding in the ship's cabins could suffer numerous casualties.

But he couldn't just leave, as those he had rescued would soon be captured again.

He had not shared this with Lu Ye, intending to stay behind alone to intercept the pursuers from the Sky Ravine Sect.

Since he had involved himself in this matter, there was no reason to back out halfway.

Yet without saying anything, Lu Ye had seen right through him, discerning his intentions.

What a warm-hearted young man!

Zhuang Bufan was even less inclined to implicate Lu Ye now.

"If I said a hundred percent, would Brother Zhuang believe me?" Lu Ye replied as he continued with the array setup.

Zhuang Bufan collapsed back onto the deck, leaning against the ship's wall, took out a flask of wine, took a swig, and laughed heartily, "I believe!"

To deal with a Level 9, Lu Ye didn't need to set up an array, but given that the number of incoming enemies was unknown, setting up an array was undoubtedly the most secure method.

Even if dozens of Sky Ravine Sect people came, once they fell into the big array, Lu Ye would ensure they could not return.

In just more than two hours, the Formation was ready.

Lu Ye leaped back onto the deck, where Yiyi had already brought Ye Liuli over at his command.

Zhuang Bufan glanced at Lu Ye, then at Yiyi and Ye Liuli, clearly misunderstanding something, and sighed, "Youth is wonderful!"

He took another swig of wine, his own era having passed. Fortunately, there is always an abundance of talented people to shine for centuries to come.

It's just a pity, he feared he would not see it.