Chapter 135: The Seal of Demon-Binding Reappears

Ye Jiuyao glared at the Great Sand Eagle and roared, a profound and mystical energy surging within his hands, erupting in an instant.

"You giant blockhead, forcing me to get my hands dirty!"

Ye Jiuyao was truly incensed. One moment he was delicate and charming, and the next, this creature had to turn into a savage beast and try to bully him. Unable to tolerate this, Ye Jiuyao condensed his vital energy and began to channel the Heavenly Demon Fire within his body. This was no ordinary flame, but a terrifying fire capable of suppressing great demons, and it flared up in a heartbeat.

That mystical power, as enigmatic as the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle, erupted from Ye Jiuyao’s body, instantly manifesting into a raging storm.

"Seal of the Demon Suppressor!"

A small token began to spin wildly. The energy upon it crackled like thunder, instantly transforming into a blade of demon-slaying force.

"Descend!"

With a sharp point of his finger, that terrifying force hammered down. Sensing it, the Great Sand Eagle’s expression shifted, twisting into a grotesque visage with bared fangs, and it let out a roar at Ye Jiuyao.

"ROAR!"

The sound was no longer the call of a bird or beast, but a terrifying, monstrous bellow.

"You're cheating again!" Ye Jiuyao roared back fiercely.

The energy surged into a terrifying torrent, rushing toward Ye Jiuyao, but it was too late—his own attack had already struck.

*Boom! Boom! Boom!*

Wave after wave of immense power slammed directly into the Great Sand Eagle. The energy, akin to the might of celestial deities and buddhas, ignited the sky with blinding light, pinning the creature down with overwhelming force.

"Skree..."

Suddenly, the Great Sand Eagle let out a mournful cry. Ye Jiuyao, however, showed no mercy, instead intensifying his power and striking down again with invincible force.

"Are you... going to submit?!" Ye Jiuyao shouted at the eagle.

"ROAR!!!"

This time, the Great Sand Eagle’s roar shook the heavens, piercing through clouds and shattering stone.

...

Outside.

"Will Ye Jiuyao be alright in there?"
"What is that kid doing?"
"Who knows."
"Grandfather, you say..."
"Cannot say. Do not know."

The crowd speculated wildly, none able to discern the situation within. Cao Sisi, Cao Zheng, and the others were filled with anxiety. The energy erupting from the cave was too volatile, and the dwelling’s defensive wards left them helpless; forcing their way in might only cause Ye Jiuyao to suffer a backlash. No one dared to gamble with the life of a top-tier disciple. Moreover, this was the disciple who had won the Four Regions Tournament, single-handedly leading the Southern Region’s Qianye Sect to the top. That alone was enough to make them hesitate. Such a talent was already drawing the attention of those in the Upper Domains, and the news recently brought by White Brow had already sent shockwaves through their hearts.

...

Back inside the cave, Ye Jiuyao had abandoned his energy techniques in favor of raw physical combat. He grabbed the Great Sand Eagle by its talons and slammed its head into the ground.

"I’ll show you arrogance! I’ll show you roaring at me! I’ll show you faking it!"

Ye Jiuyao rained down punch after punch like a human machine, his strength becoming truly terrifying. Though he hammered away, the Great Sand Eagle remained resilient, showing no signs of defeat and even struggling to break free. Ye Jiuyao felt no surprise; he only poured more ferocious power into his strikes. Each blow landed like a thunderbolt, heavy and world-shattering, though to Ye Jiuyao, it felt as mundane as a casual jab.

"You giant blockhead, keep it up and I won't be so polite!"

"ROAR!"

Suddenly, as if sensing the terrifying aura within Ye Jiuyao, the Great Sand Eagle let out a furious cry and violently shook its wings, breaking free from his grip.

But it was not over. After that roar, the Great Sand Eagle unleashed a surge of terrifying power, blasting Ye Jiuyao across the chamber and slamming him against the cave wall.

"Cough, cough..."

"You giant blockhead, this is how you repay kindness? I saved you, and you hit me..."

Ye Jiuyao pointed at the eagle and bellowed, "Seal of the Demon Suppressor! Heavenly Demon Fire, ACTIVATE!"

Ye Jiuyao roared, and in an instant, a storm of terrifying energy swirled around him, more ferocious than before. The token was wreathed in raging flames, a searing heat consuming the air of the cave.

*BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!*

Successive waves of cataclysmic force hammered the Great Sand Eagle.

"Skree..."

The cry was heart-wrenchingly mournful. While others might have felt pity, Ye Jiuyao remained unmoved, relentlessly raining down punches. For a moment, his power seemed to shroud the sky, yet it appeared to have no effect on the eagle.

"ROAR!"

Injured and enraged, the Great Sand Eagle could no longer hold back. It violently thrashed its wings, unleashing a world-shattering force.

*WHOOSH!*

A sudden, violent gale erupted. Ye Jiuyao was blasted out of the cave like a cannonball, flying into the sky. The people outside were stunned, their confusion turning to shock.

"Is... is that Ye Jiuyao?"
"Looks like that... hooligan..."

The crowd was dumbfounded. Ye Jiuyao had been ejected with such incredible speed that no human eye could track him.

"SKREE!!!"

Suddenly, the great eagle soared out of the cave. As it emerged, it spread its wings, blotting out the sun and radiating an invincible aura. The onlookers were petrified. Now they understood why Ye Jiuyao had been sent flying. The power radiating from the Great Sand Eagle was so terrifying that even veterans like Cao Zheng and Yu Xiu felt their hearts tremble with fear.

"Seal of the Demon Suppressor!"

Suddenly, a cold voice rang out, shaking the very heavens!