Now that Master Yi Yang had mentioned it, they wondered, could Yang Qi be a Cultivator? They did not believe Immortal Cultivators existed, but they knew Cultivators were real.

On the Life and Death Platform, Yang Qi’s pupils contracted abruptly. Yama’s Token was not as easy to deal with as Master Yi Yang had suggested. This technique was formless and traceless. Since each user deployed it differently, it was fundamentally a hidden weapon art. Different hidden weapons, combined with this technique, unleashed a terrifying killing intent.

Without the Golden Eagle Wings, Yang Qi might have had no choice but to evade it. His Wind Step was certainly powerful, but with the wings, there was no need to be so passive.

Yama’s Token? Even King Yan can’t claim the life of an Immortal Cultivator!

"Golden Storm!"

This was a Spell Yang Qi had cultivated from the Dragon God Technique, tailored to the characteristics of his Golden Eagle Wings. With a flap of his golden wings, a terrifying gale arose, and a dreadful golden storm took shape. It was the perfect fusion of the Wind and Gold Elements.

The Yama’s Token slammed into the Golden Storm, was held at bay for a moment, and then shattered instantly. It could not even get close.

At that moment, Tang Xuan stared blankly, his face a mask of terror. "You’re not human!"

He could not believe it. In this world, there was actually someone Yama’s Token could not kill, and his opponent was merely a Second Rank Overlord.

"You just said you would hand Li Qingyan over to Gu Lingshan? Heh. In that case, I’ll kill you first, then go and destroy Gu Lingshan."

The Golden Storm crushed Yama’s Token and, in the next instant, enveloped Tang Xuan. His screams echoed across the Life and Death Platform.

The Tang Sect Elders were all dumbfounded. The men from Gu Lingshan were also stunned. This attack was beyond human capability; it was simply impossible to defeat.

BANG!

A mangled body fell to the ground. After the Golden Storm’s onslaught, Tang Xuan was on the brink of death.

"No, I don’t want to die! I don’t want to die!"

Tang Xuan’s voice was faint. He was shouting with all his might, but he was too weak and grievously injured.

"Save me! Save me! Someone, save me!"

No one wants to die, and Tang Xuan was no exception. He might have acted as if he looked down on everything, but in reality, he was terrified of death.

The faces of the Tang Sect Elders were ashen. This was a disgrace to the Tang Sect. It was their disgrace. A mighty Elder of the Tang Sect had actually lost to a young man. It was completely unacceptable. What made it worse was the humiliating nature of the defeat. From start to finish, he had been utterly suppressed, with no opportunity to retaliate.

Yang Qi paid no attention to the thoughts of the people below; he had to finish his final task. With a light tap of his toes, his figure flashed, and he appeared before Tang Xuan. "I didn’t want to kill you originally," he said, "but your words sparked my killing intent. If you must blame someone, blame yourself for talking too much."

"No! No! I’m from the Tang Sect! The Tang Sect! You can’t kill me!" Tang Xuan was still droning on about his identity, as if being from the Tang Sect was something extraordinary.

Yang Qi stood there and laughed. "Tang Xuan, as an Elder of the Tang Sect, can’t you die like a man? You’re being utterly disgraceful."

"Stop!"

Suddenly, the four Tang Sect Elders soared into the air simultaneously, intending to get on the platform and intervene. Tang Xuan could not be allowed to die. He was a core member of the Tang Sect’s direct lineage. If he died here, it would be difficult for them to explain when they returned.

"If any of you dare to approach, I’ll kill him right now."

Yang Qi’s voice froze the four Elders in their tracks.

"Listen to me, Yang Qi, don’t be rash," one of the Elders said hastily. "It’s better to resolve a feud than to escalate one. You’ve already won. Why kill him and needlessly make an enemy of the Tang Sect?"

"I think you’ve misunderstood something," Yang Qi said coldly. "This isn’t about me offending the Tang Sect; the Tang Sect has already offended me. They tried to wipe out my Star Shining Society, kill my friends, and even planned to hand my people over to my enemies. To even think of doing such a thing... for that alone, the punishment is death!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his hand lightly. A golden feather pierced through Tang Xuan’s brow, ending his life and, with it, his suffering.

"You! How audacious!"

The four Tang Sect Elders were utterly enraged. Their eyes, fixed on the dead Tang Xuan, were filled with murderous intent.

Yang Qi smiled. "This was a duel on the Life and Death Platform. Was I wrong to kill him? I’ve recorded the entire process. Are you suggesting you want to break the rules?"

"Hmph! Rules are rigid, but people are flexible," the four Elders sneered. "Tang Xuan had a special status and held a very high position in the Tang Sect. You dared to kill him? You’re courting death!"

"I don’t care what his status was. The Life and Death Platform means we fight to the death," Yang Qi said indifferently. "Hurry up and get lost. Take Tang Xuan’s corpse with you."

"Hmph, you really think it ends this easily? Kill him!"

The four Tang Sect Elders lunged at Yang Qi from four directions, intending to execute him. Their combat power was slightly less than Tang Xuan’s, but not by much. They were likely all Beginner Level Fourth Rank Overlords. It was a mystery where they found the confidence to think they could kill Yang Qi.

Just then, a figure appeared in front of Yang Qi, looking calmly at the four Tang Sect Elders. "If you don’t want to die, you’d best leave now. My master is merciful and does not wish to kill you, but don’t for a moment think he doesn’t dare."

"Who are you?"

The four Tang Sect Elders had never seen Master Yi Yang before, so of course, they did not recognize him. After all, he had been living in seclusion on a remote mountain for seventy years. Few people knew him by sight, but many had likely heard his title.

"Who I am is not important," Master Yi Yang said with a cold smile. "What matters is that the life-and-death duel has concluded. If you attack now, you will be breaking the rules. Rule-breakers will be killed."

"Hahaha! ’Rule-breakers will be killed,’ you say? Who do you think you are? We’re from the Tang Sect. Are you sure you want to make an enemy of us for his sake?" one of the Elders roared with laughter.

"I am quite certain," Master Yi Yang said with a faint smile. "If you still wish to attack, I don’t mind sending you on your way. It’s been a long time since I’ve killed anyone, and I must admit, I rather miss it."

"You’re asking to die!"

It seemed the four Tang Sect Elders were incapable of taking a hint. Yang Qi was willing to let them go, but they refused to leave.

Yang Qi shook his head. "Kill them all." He was not one to fear trouble; he just preferred to avoid needless slaughter. But since they refused to listen, he no longer cared.

"As you command, Master."

Master Yi Yang smiled and suddenly formed a hand seal. A golden venomous snake shot out from his sleeve.

Its speed, accuracy, and force were all flawless.

In an instant, it bit into an elder’s neck. The man died immediately, blood streaming from his orifices. This golden venomous snake was one Master Yi Yang had carefully cultivated; its bite was instantly fatal.