Zhang Xinlan's heart ached with worry as she watched blood stream from Ye Tian's body. She could clearly feel the terrifying pressure exerted by the Earth-Split Demon Turtle, and it was a miracle he was still on his feet.
"Ye Tian, how are you? You have to use your Spiritual Power to resist! How can you possibly withstand this imnse pressure with just your physical defense?" Zhang Xinlan cried out in alarm. She could tell at a glance that he wasn't using his Spiritual Power.
Ye Tian glanced at Zhang Xinlan. Noticing her complexion had improved significantly, he smiled. "Xinlan, I'm fine. I'm trying to use this pressure to achieve a breakthrough. This is a rare opportunity, so don't worry about . I know what I'm doing."
Zhang Xinlan rolled her eyes at Ye Tian. 'This guy is an absolute madman,' she thought. 'Who thinks about having a breakthrough in such a dangerous situation?' But seeing that he wasn't in any real danger, she felt a great sense of relief.
The only thing she didn't understand was why Ye Tian was letting his blood drip onto that black sword of his. 'Could it be a Blood Artifact? Does it need to be fed with its wielder's blood to unleash its true power?'
Although she had questions, she didn't voice them. This wasn't the ti to ask, and she couldn't risk disturbing Ye Tian. While she couldn't help him kill the Earth-Split Demon Turtle, she could at least do sothing to lessen the pressure on him.
Thus, she prepared to cast an Energy Shield to envelop both herself and Ye Tian. With her Heart Vein injured, the shield she could create would be limited. She was, in fact, putting her life on the line. If the Earth-Split Demon Turtle deliberately attacked the Energy Shield, Zhang Xinlan would be gravely injured.
Right then, her only thought was of how to lessen Ye Tian's burden, not her own safety. In her eyes, there was only Ye Tian. He was her entire world.
When the Earth-Split Demon Turtle saw Ye Tian and Zhang Xinlan still standing on the ground, seemingly unaffected by its imnse pressure, it grew even more furious. It let out another roar, and the invisible pressure intensified once more.
Ye Tian's face was a grimace of pain. His muscles contorted, giving his features a feral cast. But still, he stood his ground stubbornly, holding on through sheer force of will.
Ye Tian could clearly feel changes happening within his body. The color of his Dragon Scales deepened, and he realized the Dragon Pearl inside him had begun to spin again, releasing a mysterious Energy.
This Energy was quickly absorbed by his Dragon Scales. Having absorbed the Dragon Pearl's Energy, the Defense Power of his scales grew much stronger. He could now withstand the Earth-Split Demon Turtle's imnse pressure, the most obvious proof being that his bleeding had started to slow.
The Black Glaze Sword in Ye Tian's hand, however, hadn't absorbed enough blood. If his bleeding stopped now, all his efforts would be for naught. A surge of anxiety hit him.
After a few more breaths, the Black Glaze Sword reacted, beginning to tremble in his hand. Ye Tian knew this was the sign that it had absorbed enough blood. This was the perfect mont to slay the Earth-Split Demon Turtle.
"Xinlan, I need you to do a favor!" Ye Tian said to Zhang Xinlan.
Zhang Xinlan was surprised by his sudden request. Puzzled, she asked, "How can I help you? Just tell !"
"I haven't reached the Five Vein Realm yet, so I can't fly," Ye Tian explained seriously. "The Earth-Split Demon Turtle is in the air, leaving powerless to reach it. So, I need you to get into the air, and I'll take the opportunity to kill it."
"Ye Tian, are you sure you can kill the Earth-Split Demon Turtle? I think we should forget it! It would be useless even if I could get you in front of it. Besides, I can't even fly right now. I'm sorry," Zhang Xinlan said helplessly.
Ye Tian was stunned for a mont before replying, "I don't need you to take to it. You just need to hit with a palm strike. I can ride the force of your Palm Power over to it. There's not much ti. You can't let all my blood have been shed for nothing, right?"
"'Shed for nothing?' What do you an? Is that black longsword in your hand really a Blood Artifact?" Zhang Xinlan asked in shock.
"This isn't the ti for that. I know you have a lot of questions, but they'll have to wait until after we've killed this Earth-Split Demon Turtle! I'm sure you still have the strength for a single palm strike, right? Don't worry, with my current Defense Power, you can't hurt . Hurry up!" Ye Tian urged impatiently.
Zhang Xinlan hesitated for a mont before doing as Ye Tian asked. She grabbed him firmly, then hurled him forward with all her might. Though it was a simple toss, Ye Tian shot toward the Earth-Split Demon Turtle like a cannonball.
Though Zhang Xinlan was a woman, and a breathtakingly beautiful one at that, she possessed extraordinary strength. The throw was a success, but she imdiately spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. The injury to her Heart Vein had worsened.
In mid-air, Ye Tian frantically circulated his internal Dragon Spiritual Power, pouring all of it into the blade of the Black Glaze Sword. Simultaneously, he infused it with both Thunder and Water Elent Particles. This was an all-or-nothing gamble. He only had one shot.
Seeing Ye Tian flying toward it, the Earth-Split Demon Turtle bood, "Insignificant human, you think you can attack with strength like yours? And you're even aiming for my vital point? Aren't you being far too naive?"
As it finished speaking, the Earth-Split Demon Turtle twisted its body, shifting its vital point several ters to the side. It was now impossible for Ye Tian to strike his intended target.
Ye Tian hadn't expected the Earth-Split Demon Turtle to be so clever; it had seen through his intentions at a glance. He was incredibly frustrated, but there was nothing he could do now.
The Black Glaze Sword in his hand began to glow dazzlingly. Ye Tian unleashed the War Dragon Heavenly Arm. Even if he couldn't strike the Earth-Split Demon Turtle's vital point, he would attack its body. He believed his Black Glaze Sword was sharp enough to pierce its defenses.
The Earth-Split Demon Turtle paid Ye Tian's attack no real mind. It was confident its shell's Defense Power could withstand the blow, and since its vital point was no longer exposed, it turned its attention to killing Zhang Xinlan and the other surviving students on the ground.
After all, Zhang Xinlan's Water Dragon Attack had injured it considerably. With her now wounded, it was the perfect opportunity to finish her off.
The sheer power coursing through Ye Tian's arm caused him unbearable pain. The Black Glaze Sword in his hand carved a golden arc of light several ters long. Upon closer inspection, one could see sparks of lightning crackling within it.
"Die!" Ye Tian roared. Instantly, an apocalyptic aura filled the air as a powerful Sword Qi attack shot toward the massive Earth-Split Demon Turtle…
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