The Unparalleled Sword Emperor Chapter 2658 - 2633: Disaster Strikes! (Five Updates)

Ban Ye, along with about a dozen young men and women, gazed with apprehension at the receding figure of the old man clad in black. His desperate flight was shadowed by dozens of earth-toned serpents, a clear indication that he had indeed provoked the inhabitants of the Earth Snake Forest!

"They're Yellow Spotted Snakes chasing after him!"

"Uncle Ban Ye, please, you must save him!"

"He must have wandered into the Earth Snake Forest by mistake and disturbed these demon beasts. Uncle Ban Ye, shouldn't we go to his aid?"

The young men and women anxiously implored Uncle Ban Ye for action.

Uncle Ban Ye himself felt a stirring of compassion and was contemplating intervening to rescue the Soul Snatcher Leader.

At this critical juncture, Lin Bai interjected, "Uncle Ban Ye, perhaps this individual isn't worth the trouble. Moreover, while we only see a dozen Yellow Spotted Snakes, who knows how many more are lurking behind?"

"It would be best not to get involved unnecessarily."

"Let's depart."

Lin Bai urged Ban Ye to move on.

The Soul Snatcher Leader, by his very nature as an assassin, was a cold and ruthless individual, responsible for the demise of innumerable cultivators. What reason was there to spare such a life?

Furthermore, Lin Bai's original intention was to hunt down the Soul Snatcher Leader. Witnessing him now pursued by Yellow Spotted Snakes, Lin Bai found himself wishing the Soul Snatcher Leader would perish by their fangs!

A flicker of indecision crossed Uncle Ban Ye's face as he weighed the possibility of saving the old man.

However, Lin Bai's words irked the assembled youngsters, drawing a chilly retort from one of them, "How can you be so callous?"

"Everyone encounters peril when venturing out; can't we simply extend a helping hand?"

"Exactly, you're truly heartless!"

"No one is asking you to be a savior, so why spout such nonsense!"

"Our Tang Family from Black Water City has never been one to stand by while someone perishes without offering aid!"

The dozen or so youths regarded Lin Bai with palpable disdain.

Lin Bai offered a wry smile, comprehending that if they were aware of the Soul Snatcher Leader's true identity, their sentiments might well differ.

Uncle Ban Ye chimed in, "Young friend, the young masters and ladies speak wisely. All travelers face hardships, and offering assistance is a noble virtue."

"Young friend, you and the young masters and ladies should step back a bit. I shall lend him aid!"

With his declaration, Uncle Ban Ye surged forward, intent on rescuing the Soul Snatcher Leader.

"Uncle Ban Ye..." Lin Bai called out urgently, but Uncle Ban Ye was already far beyond earshot.

The young men and women erupted in excited cheers, "Incredible, we finally get to witness Uncle Ban Ye in action again!"

"Uncle Ban Ye, defeat those Earth Snakes!"

"Go Uncle Ban Ye!"

"Hmph, a pack of beasts, just you wait, Uncle Ban Ye will deal with all of you."

The dozen or so youths shouted with unbridled enthusiasm.

"Alas." Lin Bai sighed with resignation, his gaze coolly fixed upon the Soul Snatcher Leader and the pursuing Yellow Spotted Snakes.

It is worth noting that warriors from Black Water City commonly refer to Yellow Spotted Snakes as Earth Snakes.

Roar—

The dozen or so Earth Snakes thrashed their massive forms, their cavernous mouths agape as they relentlessly pursued the Soul Snatcher Leader.

The Soul Snatcher Leader's complexion was ashen, his eyes wide with terror as he desperately employed his movement technique to evade his pursuers.

"Friend, allow me to assist you!" Just then, Uncle Ban Ye materialized before the Soul Snatcher Leader, delivering a forceful blow that repelled one of the Yellow Spotted Snakes.

A flicker of relief crossed the Soul Snatcher Leader's features, only to be replaced by profound disappointment upon realizing he was alone with Uncle Ban Ye.

Subsequently, a cunning glint appeared in the Soul Snatcher Leader's eyes as he cast a sideways glance at Lin Bai and the youths positioned behind Uncle Ban Ye.

In a sudden, decisive move, the Soul Snatcher Leader abandoned Uncle Ban Ye and charged directly towards Lin Bai!

His speed was astonishing, closing the distance to Lin Bai and the others in the blink of an eye.

Uncle Ban Ye cried out in alarm, "Friend, do not proceed in that direction! You will lead these Earth Snakes toward my family's juniors! Together, we can handle these Earth Snakes!"

"Friend..."

Uncle Ban Ye urgently implored the Soul Snatcher Leader.

Disregarding his plea, the Soul Snatcher Leader hurtled directly towards Lin Bai.

As he neared Lin Bai, he abruptly shifted course, veering away sharply. Mid-flight, he declared with icy indifference, "Hmph, may you be devoured by these beasts!"

Lin Bai's expression shifted to one of shocked disbelief.

Simultaneously, Lin Bai looked upward to behold hundreds of Earth Snakes descending upon them from the depths of the Earth Snake Forest, their fearsome maws open in a cacophony of screeches directed at everyone present.

Among this surging horde were Earth Snakes of the Death Reversal Realm Great Perfection, their imposing might radiating an overwhelming aura!

"Not good!"

"How is it possible that there are so many Earth Snakes!"

Ban Ye’s face was a mask of shock as he rapidly retreated.

Lin Bai observed the pack of Earth Snakes, remarking with a cold tone, "I knew from the start that his venturing into the depths of the Earth Snake Forest would inevitably provoke numerous Earth Snakes..."

Ban Ye hurried back to Lin Bai and the others, casting a backward glance at the pursuing Earth Snakes. He quickly stated, "Young Masters and Ladies, please proceed ahead. I shall hold them off!"

Rumble—

The colossal bodies of the Earth Snakes pulverized the ground beneath them as they ensnared Ban Ye and the rest in an instant.

Their massive heads were reared high, crimson eyes fixated upon Ban Ye, Lin Bai, and the others!

"Heavens, how can there be so many Earth Snakes!"

"We are doomed, we are finished!"

"Don’t fret, Uncle Ban Ye will surely crush these giant serpents one by one!"

"That old man in black we rescued earlier was truly impolite; we saved him, and he led the Earth Snakes right towards us!"

"Uncle Ban Ye, defeat them!"

The roughly dozen young men and women were still brimming with faith in Ban Ye’s capability to vanquish all these formidable snakes.

Yet, Ban Ye’s countenance was now etched with gravity. Upon observing the encircling Earth Snakes, he noted their cultivation levels were beyond the Fifth Layer of the Death Reversal Realm, with more than a dozen even at the Great Perfection stage of the Death Reversal Realm!

Such formidable power was something that Ban Ye, despite being at the Seventh Layer of the Death Reversal Realm, could not withstand!

Ban Ye’s face grew pale and grave, while the younger disciples behind him remained oblivious to the impending catastrophe!

Lin Bai gazed at the hundreds of monstrous snakes that now surrounded them, his expression unreadable. His hand slowly moved towards the Blackwood Scabbard, preparing to unsheathe the Demonic Sword for combat!

"Young Masters and Ladies, heed my words. I will create an opening with a burst of immense power. You must then flee with all your might!" Ban Ye’s voice was exceptionally solemn, even tinged with coldness.

Having spoken, Ban Ye added, "Escape if you are able!"

Upon hearing Ban Ye’s earnest declaration, the smiles that had graced the faces of the dozen or so young men and women instantly vanished. In that very moment, from Ban Ye’s somber words, they too grasped that… disaster had truly befallen them!