C14 Meeting Senior Sister Ye Again

In the blink of an eye, Zhang Binn had already spent half a month in the Devil Beast Mountain Range!

During that time, he had slain nearly twenty late-stage first-rank Devil Beasts, ten early-stage second-rank ones, and even a mid-stage second-rank beast!

This not only bolstered his combat experience but also saw his cultivation soar to the peak of the late ninth level of the Body Tempering Stage.

He was just one step away from advancing to the Qi Refining Stage!

Zhang Binn planned to make his breakthrough after returning to the sect. Becoming an outer sect disciple would bring him one step closer to the Inner Sect.

With only half a month gone by, he was confident that with hard work, he could surely ascend to the Inner Sect.

He wasn't concerned about the issue with Yang Yuxuan. Once he was an outer sect disciple, even Yang Yuquan wouldn't dare to openly harm him, ensuring his safety.

He'd address that situation once he'd gained more strength.

"First, I'll head to the market to sell the useless items in my ring, then make my way back to the sect. This time, I'll use crystals to achieve my breakthrough to the Qi Refining Stage!"

A smile spread across Zhang Binn's face; he was quite pleased with his plan.

As he was preparing to depart, his expression suddenly tensed. The sound of combat echoed from the forest ahead.

"Hahaha! You might as well stop running; you're not getting away today!"

The voice of a man, smug with triumph, carried through the air.

"Pah! You lowly, shameless scoundrel! Without your surprise attack, you'd be no match for me!"

An angry retort from a woman followed.

Zhang Binn found the woman's voice strangely familiar.

Then it hit him – it was Senior Sister Ye, whom he had encountered half a month earlier!

"She's in trouble," he muttered, his expression growing stern.

Ye Qianqian had never imagined that, while entangled in battle with a second-rank Devil Beast, she would fall victim to an ambush by a disciple of the Spirit Martial Sect.

To her further humiliation, those disciples had the audacity to attempt vile acts upon her!

Fortunately, she had managed to escape with her life, but she couldn't lose the Spirit Martial Sect disciples on her tail.

To make matters worse, she was out of strength and gravely injured. It was only a matter of time before they would catch up.

Now, she was filled with regret. Had she known, she wouldn't have rejected the protective amulet her grandfather had offered her!

The thought of being dishonored by those Spirit Martial Sect disciples sent a wave of fear through her.

"Humph! Where do you think you can run?"

One of the pursuing Spirit Martial Sect disciples, a young man, sneered and suddenly picked up speed.

Ye Qianqian's face fell at the sight.

"Is it really honorable for so many of you to bully one woman?"

Out of nowhere, a voice rang out from ahead.

The group paused, taken aback, and turned to look.

Zhang Binn was approaching them at a steady pace.

"Is this another disciple from the Heavenly Rotating Jade Sect?"

The Spirit Martial Sect members stopped in their tracks upon seeing Zhang Binn.

A glimmer of hope had sparked in Ye Qianqian's eyes, but it quickly faded when she realized it was Zhang Binn. She knew all too well that his skills were limited to the Body Tempering Stage, while a Qi Refining Stage master was in pursuit.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have fled.

"Here I was expecting a master, but it's just an ant at the ninth level of Body Tempering!"

The disdain was clear in the eyes of the Qi Refining Stage disciple from the Spirit Martial Sect as he assessed Zhang Binn's abilities.

"Hehe! Another one seeking death!"

"A mere ninth level of Body Tempering. Senior Brother Zhao could end his life with a single palm!"

"No need for Senior Brother Zhao to lift a finger; I can take him down myself!"

The Spirit Martial Sect disciples sneered among themselves.

Zhang Binn was unfazed by their taunts. He looked at Ye Qianqian with a smile, "Senior Sister Ye, here we are again."

Ye Qianqian gave a wry smile, "Junior Brother, you should get out of here. You're no match for them."

Still smiling, Zhang Binn replied, "Senior Sister Ye, you've helped me in the past. I'm not one to forget a kindness."

"Besides, how could I pass up such a perfect chance to play the hero?" Zhang Binn's smile vanished as he furrowed his brow, "Senior Sister Ye, you've taken quite a hit. Please, hold on for a moment."

"System! I need a Fortifying Pill!"

"Ding dong! Exchange complete! 300 experience points deducted!"

A pale green pill then materialized from thin air within Zhang Binn's storage ring.

He handed the Fortifying Pill to Ye Qianqian, "Senior Sister Ye, take this Fortifying Pill to stabilize your condition. Once we're back at the sect, you can heal at your own pace."

Ye Qianqian accepted the pill from Zhang Binn, stunned. She hadn't expected him to possess a healing elixir like the Fortifying Pill, a high-grade, Rank One Medicine Pill that was hard to come by, even for outer sect disciples.

But for now, she pushed aside her surprise, focusing on stabilizing her injuries.

"Junior Brother, keep them at bay for now. Once I've got a handle on my injuries, we'll figure out how to deal with them," Ye Qianqian instructed, then added, "If you can't hold them off, save yourself. Forget about me!"

Zhang Binn reassured her, "Senior Sister Ye, just focus on assimilating the Fortifying Pill. I've got this covered."

Meanwhile, the Qi Refining Stage disciple from the Spirit Martial Sect hadn't attacked yet, confident that their demise was inevitable. He was content to watch their desperate struggle.

"Huang Qingmu, this kid's yours. Any issues with that?" he asked a man at the peak of the Body Tempering Stage Level Nine.

Huang Qingmu smirked and nodded, "Rest assured, Senior Brother Zhao!"

"Kid, prepare to meet your end!"

With a bellow, Huang Qingmu launched a punch!

"Ding dong! Killing intent from Huang Qingmu +60!"

The system's chilling alert echoed in Zhang Binn's mind.

In a flash, Huang Qingmu closed the distance, stopping just half a step from Zhang Binn.

Zhang Binn remained calm, despite the surge of power from Huang Qingmu's advance.

"You're asking for it!"

With those words barely out of his mouth, the Hidden Dragon Sword in his grasp sprang to life!

Whoosh!

A sword light, breathtaking and swift, burst forth in an instant!

Leaves tumbled, and blood was scattered to the wind!

The onlookers couldn't even catch how Zhang Binn had wielded his blade!

Thud!

Huang Qingmu's eyes, wide with terror, stared as his heart turned a deep crimson, and he collapsed heavily to the earth!

"Ding dong! Body Tempering Stage Level 9 martial artist successfully slain, Experience Points +90!"

Without a second glance at Huang Qingmu's fallen body, Zhang Binn pointed his sword and declared icily, "This will be the end of all of you here today!"

The disciples of the Spirit Martial Sect, save for the one at the Qi Refining Stage, involuntarily gulped, shivering to their core.

Was this man really at the ninth level of the Body Tempering Stage?

How could the gap be so vast?

Huang Qingmu was of the same realm, yet he had been vanquished in a flash by a single stroke of the sword!

Had it not been for the presence of a Qi Refining Stage master among them, they would likely have fled for their lives by now!

"Hmph! I must admit, you possess some skill, but against me, you're still on a path to certain death," the Qi Refining Stage disciple scoffed, launching into action.

"I'll show you that no matter your strength, you're no match for the Qi Refining Stage!"