My wife who comes from a wealthy family
Chapter 498 - 499: Nine Steps to Tread the Sky, The Tenth Step

Chapter 498: Chapter 499: Nine Steps to Tread the Sky, The Tenth Step

"Hmph, just putting on airs!" Xiong Yue said, his body emanating a fierce aura akin to a wild bear.

"Kid, die!" Xiong Yue swung his spear and stomped on the ground, leveraging his momentum to launch an attack.

"Black Bear Spear Technique!"

Roar!

A horrifying spear technique transformed into a fearsome black bear, lunging at Ye Wudao to kill.

Ye Wudao, holding the Beiwang Blade, was surrounded by the power of his dragon vein, which greatly amplified the sword’s might!

"Dragon Slaughter Slash!"

Boom!

A loud explosion sounded.

Xiong Yue’s body staggered and flew backwards, crashing heavily onto the ground with his spear broken in two, and a penetrating wound appeared on his abdomen.

In contrast, Ye Wudao stood his ground, making the difference in strength immediately clear.

The entire venue burst into an uproar.

"My god, even Lord Xiong Yue is no match for him!"

"Impossible!"

Seeing this, Gui Tuozi was shocked and quickly asked, "Xiong Yue, are you alright?"

"Cough, cough!" Xiong Yue coughed violently, his face deathly pale as he said, "This, this kid’s strength suddenly became so strong!"

"I’ll deal with him!" Gui Tuozi made his move, taking out a curved blade from his body.

"Ghost Shadow Step!"

Gui Tuozi stepped in a strange rhythm, his body instantly splitting into more than a dozen afterimages, making it hard to distinguish the real from the fake.

"It’s Lord Gui Tuozi’s renowned skill, the Ghost Shadow Step!"

"It is said that even a Ninth Grade War King has been injured by the Ghost Shadow Step!" Various royal assassins spoke up.

"Ghost Shadow Slash!" Gui Tuozi bellowed angrily, the multiple afterimages striking at Ye Wudao all at once.

Ye Wudao quickly fought them off, only to find that all the afterimages had dissipated.

Not good!

A sense of danger struck him from behind.

Suddenly, the real Gui Tuozi appeared close behind Ye Wudao, his face twisted ferociously as he said, "Die!"

Thud!

Ye Wudao was stabbed from behind, blood spilling from his mouth.

"Kid, my Ghost Shadow Step is almost unbeatable below the Ninth Grade War King level, your death is certain!" Gui Tuozi said with pride on his face.

"Lord Gui Tuozi is too powerful!"

"Ghost Shadow Step is invincible!" the royal assassins exclaimed excitedly.

"You, you’re not hurt, are you?" Su Yueli asked worriedly.

"It’s nothing, just a scratch!" Ye Wudao wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and looked at Gui Tuozi in front of him, saying, "You think you’re the only one who knows steps?"

As those words fell, Ye Wudao marshaled his full strength and stepped forward abruptly.

"Step Through the Heavens, the first step!"

"Die, Ghost Shadow Stab!" Gui Tuozi continued to use the Ghost Shadow Step, combining it with his curved blade, stabbing at Ye Wudao like a fierce ghost.

Thud!

Ye Wudao suffered another wound.

"Kid, facing me, you are on a one-way path to death!" Gui Tuozi sneered.

"Step Through the Heavens, the second step!" Ye Wudao took another step forward.

"Kill!" Gui Tuozi attacked Ye Wudao again.

Meanwhile, Xiong Yue didn’t just sit back. After gulping down a healing pill, he joined forces with Gui Tuozi to attack Ye Wudao.

"Step Through the Heavens, the third step!"

"Step Through the Heavens, the fifth step!"

"Step Through the Heavens, the sixth step!"

Ye Wudao took several steps, each unleashing great power.

"Damn it, what’s going on with this kid? How can his strength grow so terrifyingly fast?" Xiong Yue exclaimed in horror.

"My Ghost Shadow Step is almost having no effect on him anymore. Time to use that move!" said Gui Tuozi.

"Alright!" Xiong Yue nodded, and the two Eighth Grade War Kings roared angrily as they struck together.

"Ghost Shadow Lethal Slash!"

"Bear Breaking Spear Technique!"

The two powers fused together, creating a terrifying force capable of killing an Eighth Grade War King.

Thunderous boom!

A deafening blast came, lifting billows of smoke into the sky.

"This kid must be dead, right?" Xiong Yue said.

"No, something’s not right..." Exceptionally sensitive to aura fluctuations, Xiong Yue sensed an impending danger.

Just then, an enraged roar burst forth; "Heaven Trampling Step, the eighth step!"

Ye Wudao, drenched in blood, appeared like a humanoid beast.

"Hiss, he’s still alive!"

"He’s simply a monster!" Xiong Yue and Gui Tuozi exchanged glances, their eyes reflecting sheer astonishment.

"So powerful..." Su Yueli’s beautiful eyes shimmered with surprise.

"Don’t just stand there, come and help!" Xiong Yue urged a group of royal assassins.

"Yes!"

Dozens of royal assassins rushed over, encircling Ye Wudao.

"Kill!" Led by Xiong Yue and Gui Tuozi, everyone lunged at Ye Wudao.

"Heaven Trampling Steps, the ninth step!"

When Ye Wudao took the final step, his power surged again, blasting both Xiong Yue and Gui Tuozi away.

"Ah, my hands!" Xiong Yue cried out as his hands were rendered useless, spitting blood onto the ground.

"Puh, my leg!" Gui Tuozi’s leg was broken, his face a portrait of misery.

The other royal assassins fared even worse, with many dead or injured.

"Damn it, who is he, and how can he be so strong?" Xiong Yue’s eyes filled with shock.

"He’s completely indestructible, and he’s getting stronger!" Gui Tuozi’s complexion turned pale.

"Hmph, a bunch of trash, it seems the young mistress has to take action!" Long Zi said and took out a black orb from her body, emanating a terrifying aura of lightning.

"It’s the royal family’s treasure, the Phantom Thunder Orb!" Xiong Yue’s expression changed.

"This is a top-grade treasure, and it can only be used three times before it self-destructs. It has powerful illusionary effects and immense strength. It can injure Ninth Grade warriors!" Gui Tuozi said with a face full of surprise.

"Hmph, to save you guys, the young mistress had to use the Phantom Orb!" Long Zi said, flinging the Phantom Thunder Orb forcefully.

Swish!

The Phantom Thunder Orb streaked towards Ye Wudao like lightning.

Ye Wudao’s eyes immediately showed a look of confusion.

But in that critical moment, a stunning figure appeared in front of Ye Wudao, shielding him from the attack.

Boom!

An earth-shattering noise echoed.

Ye Wudao, caught in the illusionary effects, snapped back to reality.

Su Yueli, in her blood-stained white dress, slowly collapsed to the ground.

"Wife!" Ye Wudao roared, quickly embracing Su Yueli, asking with anxious concern, "How are you?"

Su Yueli’s complexion was deathly pale, blood trickling from her lips; "Thank you for protecting me, now it’s my turn to protect you!"

With that, Su Yueli slowly closed her eyes.

Meanwhile, Long Zi, who had launched the orb, stretched out her hand, and the Phantom Thunder Orb flew back to her grasp.

Long Zi spoke with a sneer, "Hmph, stinky kid, it’s just as I thought; you and Su Yueli, that little slut, have an affair. Such a proud woman, and yet she’s willing to take a hit for you!"

No!

Please no!

Ye Wudao, holding Su Yueli’s body, was filled with grief and anger!

"Young mistress, now’s the time, use the Phantom Thunder Orb again and kill him!" Xiong Yue urged.

"You little bastard, Su Yueli, that cheap woman, is already dead! Die with her and be desperate lovebirds on the road to the underworld!" sneered Long Zi, using the Phantom Thunder Orb again!

Swish!

The Phantom Thunder Orb streaked towards Ye Wudao like lightning.

And in that moment, Ye Wudao gently laid Su Yueli’s body down; "Wife, you shall rest for a while. I will not forgive anyone who has hurt you!"

When the Phantom Thunder Orb struck Ye Wudao, it set off a world-shaking explosion, and the entire ground started to collapse.

"The kid is dead!"

"Fantastic, only the young mistress could take down someone like him!" Xiong Yue and Gui Tuozi, though severely injured, couldn’t help but show excited smiles.

"Hmph, of course!" Long Zi said proudly.

Just then, a bestial roar filled the air; "Heaven Trampling Steps, the tenth step!"

Boom!

Ye Wudao, covered in blood, looked like a devil returning from hell, exuding an ocean-like terrifying aura. A powerful energy pulsed from beneath his feet, wrapping him in a force that seemed not his own.

The entire place was stunned!