C12 Evil Technique

It's a shame that such a strong smile was fleeting.

Ye Han felt slightly disappointed, mainly because he was far too weak at the moment. The gap between his current abilities and his past ones was vast.

As he watched the people before him suffer severe injuries, with some dead, he couldn't help but feel a bit of relief.

Lei Ba had finally managed to fend off the nearly crazed spiritual beasts after a fierce struggle.

The spiritual beasts, drained of their strength, collapsed to the ground, though most managed to flee.

Lei Ba stood there, gasping for breath, still not fully grasping the situation.

It had been Ye Han's plan all along. Lei Ba regretted being overly fixated on the news and not verifying its truth. Moreover, he realized that the two figures had already disappeared from the crowd, indicating they had left.

Seizing the moment, Ye Han charged forward, his sword aimed at the breathless figure.

Lei Ba sensed the intense desire to kill.

He retreated swiftly, parrying the sword with his weapon.

But the adversary was overpowering, forcing Lei Ba to retreat again and again until he collided with a massive tree, which he used to brace himself and mount a defense.

Ye Han didn't wish to linger, as Lei Ba's other subordinates were quickly approaching.

With a flourish of his sword, he struck at the surrounding servants. These men were Lei Ba's loyal confidants, and dealing with them was crucial to defeating Lei Ba.

Ye Han's movements grew increasingly rapid, his attacks more swift.

The bodies piled up around him, yet he maintained a stoic expression, knowing time was not on his side.

Lei Ba, now alert to the threat, let out a roar and charged, weapon in hand, aiming for a crushing blow to Ye Han's back. But Ye Han nimbly shifted his stance, changing direction at the last moment.

Lei Ba's weapon missed its mark, striking down his own loyal aide instead.

Witnessing this, Ye Han's satisfaction grew.

"Lei Ba, I never imagined you'd be so ruthless, harming your own followers," Ye Han said. "I pity your subordinates. They served you with unwavering loyalty, only to meet their end at your hands."

Ye Han intentionally stirred up trouble, speaking with reckless abandon. His gaze, filled with compassion, lingered on his severely wounded followers.

These individuals, witnessing the scene, understood all too well that this was not what the City Lord truly wished to do. Yet, seeing their comrades sprawled in pools of blood, their hearts wavered, and their once steadfast loyalty began to falter.

Lei Ba was well aware of the implications behind Ye Han's words, but found himself unable to offer an explanation. After all, the lives of those under him were in his hands, and even if he were to take their lives, it would be of no consequence.

"Stop spouting lies. Ye Han, you've killed my son, and for that, you'll pay with your own life."

Lei Ba preferred to keep his words brief, as the young man before him was as slippery as an eel. Having finally tracked him down after much effort, how could he possibly allow him to slip away?

Upon hearing their City Lord's declaration, Lei Ba's men grasped the situation instantly. Recognizing that some matters were beyond their control, they brandished their weapons and charged at Ye Han.

Internally, they seethed with rage, cursing Ye Han's sly nature.

Jiang Xiaoxiao, concealed in the shadows, couldn't resist joining the fray when she saw what was happening.

She swiftly engaged with Lei Ba's subordinates. Both sides, heavily wounded, soon found themselves evenly matched.

Jiang Xiaoxiao's intervention eased some of the pressure on Ye Han, allowing him to concentrate on his confrontation with Lei Ba.

Lei Ba had already assessed that Ye Han, despite being at the pinnacle of the Body Refining Realm, was no match for his own formidable strength. He faced Ye Han with ease, even seeking to subject him to a humiliating demise.

"Kid, surrender the Medicine Scripture willingly, and I might let you keep your body intact!"

Lei Ba's boisterous voice echoed through the Haunted Forest, suggesting that Ye Han's end at his hands was imminent.

"You're after the Medicine Scripture? Then you'll have to fight me for it!"

Ye Han's actions grew increasingly unpredictable, his speed accelerating with each passing moment.

Lei Ba stumbled backward, finally realizing that Ye Han, who appeared to be at the pinnacle of the Body Refining Realm, had actually reached the mid-stage of the Soulforging Realm.

He now understood why this young man fearlessly sought him out—he already possessed significant strength.

Lei Ba had intended to keep his true power concealed, but now there was no point in hiding it. To eliminate this young man, he had to unleash his full capabilities.

Lei Ba's eyes turned a deep red, and his aura grew increasingly sinister, as if he had entered a frenzied state.

Alarm bells went off in Ye Han's mind as he cautiously observed Lei Ba, sensing that something was amiss, though he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

"You've pushed me to my limits, kid. Now, witness my true power," Lei Ba declared.

As the City Lord of Medicine City, Lei Ba had to possess the strength to lead the entire city and keep his ambitious subordinates in check.

Ye Han's sense of foreboding intensified. He could see that Lei Ba had undergone a dramatic transformation, becoming someone immensely malevolent.

Lei Ba's power, already superior to Ye Han's, seemed to have undergone an evolution.

Meanwhile, Jiang Xiaoxiao valiantly fought off her assailants, finally defeating each of her wounded opponents. Seizing the moment of their defeat, she severed their vital points.

Noticing the silence from Ye Han's direction, Jiang Xiaoxiao turned to find Lei Ba in an alarming state, his body swelling with what seemed like boundless power.

In that instant, she faced an overwhelming terror. The sheer force of Lei Ba's power made her blood roil.

"Ye Han has practiced a forbidden technique! Quick, we must strike him down before he completes it," she urged.

Jiang Xiaoxiao recognized that Lei Ba was channeling his power and knew this was their only chance to act. Any delay, and it would be too late.

How could Ye Han be unaware? Regrettably, Lei Ba was now an impenetrable force, an invisible barrier preventing any approach.

Aware that this moment was his prime opportunity, Ye Han lamented his inability to get closer, feeling helpless on the sidelines.

With heightened caution, Ye Han discreetly produced a pill. This potent elixir promised to boost his strength significantly, albeit at the cost of his physical well-being.