Chapter 325: Subduing the Grand Elder

After several waves of attacks from the Grand Elder, Ye Feng finally began to adapt to his speed. At first, he could only detect his attacks and barely dodge them. Over time, he was able to counter effectively. Although his speed was not as fast as the Grand Elder’s, using stillness to counter movement was also a viable strategy.

Two days passed, yet Ye Feng still hadn’t succeeded in capturing the Grand Elder. The Grand Elder’s attack frequency was high at first, but as Ye Feng got used to the rhythm of the battle, his attacks slowed down. The main reason was that, despite increased speed and strength, even enhanced physical resilience, the damage he could inflict on Ye Feng, who was equipped with a mid-tier divine weapon, remained limited. Meanwhile, though Ye Feng couldn’t chase after him, every attack he launched was met with a counterattack. The more he attacked, the more counterattacks he received, making his attacks a significant threat. Thus, the Grand Elder reduced his attack frequency.

By the third day, Ye Feng decided he couldn’t delay any longer. If he failed to capture the Grand Elder that day, the usage period of his first demi-god puppet would end, forcing him to use the second one—a situation he wanted to avoid.

“In this case, it seems I have no choice but to take the initiative!” Ye Feng frowned deeply. Though he knew his speed couldn’t keep up with the Grand Elder’s, time was running out. The Grand Elder’s attacks were becoming slower and more cautious, leaving him with no other option but to strike first.

In fact, Ye Feng had another purpose for taking the initiative. Since his speed was slower than the Grand Elder’s, attacking would inevitably provoke a counterattack. He wasn’t worried about the counterattack at all; instead, he needed it so he could get closer to the Grand Elder.

Action followed thought—this was Ye Feng’s usual approach. He leaped toward the Grand Elder.

Below, Wu Kuang frowned and muttered to himself, “What on earth does Dao Feng intend to do? With his speed, charging in like this will only get him beaten…”

“Dad, what’s wrong?” Wu Tian looked at his father worriedly. Seeing his furrowed brows, Wu Tian grew concerned about Ye Feng’s situation. If Ye Feng died, the now-unconscious Grand Elder’s first target would surely be his father. Among the crowd, aside from Dao Feng, only his father had reached the demi-god level. To the Grand Elder, he was as prominent as the sun among the stars in the darkness.

“Nothing.” Wu Kuang shook his head helplessly; he didn’t know what Ye Feng was thinking at that moment. Just then, he witnessed a scene that filled him with dread—the Grand Elder’s muscles swelled as he threw his fists fiercely at Dao Feng’s dantian. The attack seemed incredibly powerful; the space between the two was torn in half, leaving no doubt that it could easily tear Ye Feng in two. What made things even more baffling was that Ye Feng seemed utterly unbothered, as if he was certain the other party couldn’t hurt him at all. Wu Kuang wanted to warn him to be careful of his back, but it was already too late. He knew that even before his words could be spoken, the Grand Elder’s attack would reach him, and his cries would only distract Dao Feng, so he chose to remain silent. Ye Feng had already made his plans. He had been preparing for the Grand Elder’s attack all along, waiting for him to use a full-force strike so that his own subtle moves would go unnoticed. As Wu Kuang had predicted, Dao Feng managed to withstand the Grand Elder’s deadly blow with his body. Though nothing seemed wrong on the surface, the fleeting expression of pain on his face couldn’t be hidden from Wu Kuang. Of course, the Grand Elder, now lost in madness, didn’t notice this. Seeing that he had hit his opponent, he increased the force even further in an attempt to inflict serious damage. Ye Feng ignored the Grand Elder’s actions and instead threw his fist, which he had been gathering strength for secretly, at the Grand Elder’s chest. The moment the fist struck, the sound of bones breaking could be clearly heard from the Grand Elder’s chest—a chilling crack that was truly frightening. As the attack took effect, the Grand Elder’s pupils slowly widened, and then he slowly fell downward in a arc, raising clouds of dust on the ground. “Who won?” Wu Tian looked at his father expectantly. “It seems to be Dao Feng for now, but it’s unclear whether the Grand Elder will wake up in the short term,” Wu Kuang said, his brows still furrowed. Ye Feng stood tall in midair. The Grand Elder’s last attack had indeed been powerful. Although he didn’t feel pain, he could easily tell that the semi-divine puppet had suffered more damage this time than in all previous attacks combined. After a while, the Grand Elder, who had been flung away, remained completely motionless.

Only then could the people below see the victorious blade in the sky. Although the dust had not yet settled, they knew their Grand Elder had lost.
Ye Feng slowly walked toward where the Grand Elder was, worried that he might kill him in the process. If that happened, even if Wu Kuang and the others didn’t say anything, they would surely be dissatisfied with him. The feelings of those around him would likely be even stronger. Though it was due to an accident on his part.
Ye Feng stepped into the dust and disappeared from everyone’s sight.
Not long after, he emerged from the dust, carrying the man who was now unconscious.
“Is the Grand Elder okay?” the people gathered around.
“He’s just unconscious. That’s exactly the effect I wanted!” Ye Feng said with a smile.
“When will he wake up?” The Second Elder clearly needed a more definite answer.
“I’m not sure. Under normal circumstances, no other strong opponent could survive such a strike,” Ye Feng explained. “The Grand Elder’s physique is very special, which is why I dared to use my full strength.”
“I just don’t know how long he can hold on after being hit with that move…” Ye Feng added. “Two or three days should be fine! I can’t guarantee more than that!”
“Two or three days it is. If he wakes up during treatment, we can just knock him out again,” Wu Kuang said without much concern. In his view, ensuring the treatment proceeded smoothly was far more important than any formalities.
“But, Father, during the fight a few days ago, the bodies of those Gu worms disappeared…” Wu Tian spoke timidly, lowering his head and not daring to look at his father…