Those outside were no ordinary martial artists.
They cared not who your father was, or even if you were a top-ranked expert; they would swing their swords and hack at you regardless.
Yu Yijun lowered her small head, and after a long while, she spoke, "I just hope that after Daddy leaves, he won't have to worry about me."
Hearing this, Yu Daochen's hardened heart softened.
Could it be that this little girl knew he was planning to leave?
Li Wangsheng, seeing that Yu Daochen was unwilling to act, could only give up.
Yu Daochen seemed to have made up his mind. A smile appeared on his face as he looked at Yu Yijun and asked, "Daughter, do you truly have the confidence to hold off two hundred people?"
Yu Yijun nodded affirmatively, "Yes!"
"Good, Daddy agrees!"
Yu Daochen made a decisive move and looked at Li Wangsheng, whose face showed a glimmer of hope. "Patriarch Li, I agree to help, but only on the condition that my daughter is in no danger. If she cannot hold them off, I will immediately take her and leave."
Li Wangsheng nodded. Patriarch Yu's words were reasonable, and he immediately cupped his hands in a bow. "Then I shall trouble you, Patriarch Yu."
Just then, the blue barrier suddenly vibrated from a fierce impact wave.
"It seems that fellow has made his move."
A smile played on Yu Daochen's lips as he instinctively reached for the Kang Long Mace at his waist.
Such a massive energy fluctuation could only mean that a Black List expert was breaking through the formation.
"I'll go out and face that person first. If the formation is broken, you can defend."
As soon as Yu Daochen finished speaking, he landed on the roof of the main gate.
He ignored the disciples of the Divine Religion below who were continuously attacking with talismans, and instead focused on the man leading them.
This person was someone he knew all too well.
Possessing Black List strength, his position in the Divine Religion was second only to Shen Tianming. He was the Left Envoy of the Divine Religion, Li Tiandao.
Li Tiandao also looked at Yu Daochen, a smile appearing on his face. "You have kept me waiting for quite some time."
Yu Daochen understood that this fellow had not broken the formation because he was waiting for him.
Li Tiandao sneered, "What, aren't you going to come out and spar with me?"
"Since you've put it that way, how can I refuse?"
Yu Daochen turned to Li Wangsheng and said, "Close the formation."
Li Wangsheng nodded and then ordered his disciples to close the formation.
The disciples were eager to seize this opportunity to storm the Li family.
Li Tiandao's command stopped the eager disciples.
"Do not act rashly. It is not too late to break the formation once he emerges."
The moment the formation was closed, Yu Daochen leaped down.
As Yu Daochen landed, the blue barrier was opened once more.
Yu Daochen looked at Li Tiandao and spoke slowly, "I didn't expect Left Envoy to have such integrity."
Li Tiandao smiled faintly, disdainfully. "What's the point of charging in if I can't kill you?"
Yu Daochen merely smiled without speaking.
Indeed, Li Tiandao's words were impeccable.
As long as he was here, these people would not be able to destroy the Li family.
At this moment, it was no exaggeration to say that the fate of the Li family rested entirely in Yu Daochen's hands.
If he won, the Divine Religion would retreat.
If he lost, the Li family would surely vanish from the martial world today.
"I really don't like this feeling of having responsibility on my shoulders."
Yu Daochen lamented inwardly, suddenly recalling a famous saying.
With great power comes great responsibility.
Of course, he never considered himself a good person.
"You seem rather reluctant to fight."
Li Tiandao said as he slowly walked up to Yu Daochen.
Yu Daochen smiled faintly, "Who wants to fight? Do you?"
Seeing Li Tiandao's response, Li Tiandao's lips curled up as he stated firmly, "For our Cult Master's plan, we are willing to die."
Hearing this, Yu Daochen shook his head helplessly. "As expected, you are all truly lunatics."
*Whoosh—*
A long sword suddenly appeared before him.
Its speed was so great that it was impossible to guard against.
Yu Daochen was not flustered at all. As he retreated, he drew the Kang Long Mace to block.
*Clang—*
The two weapons met, neither giving way.
Their eyes locked, and they both swung their swords down.
Yu Daochen swung his mace, deflecting the incoming sword, and then struck again, aiming for Li Tiandao's head.
Li Tiandao raised his sword to block.
*Clang...*
In a flash, they had exchanged more than ten blows.
With a simultaneous surge of power, they clashed and both retreated several steps.
Li Tiandao steadied himself, his expression becoming grave.
This kid had actually grown to this extent!
Yu Daochen also stabilized himself, his smile fading.
It seemed he had become a bit too arrogant.
This person was a Black List expert.
After just a few exchanges, Yu Daochen already felt a slight strain.
In several moves, he had narrowly escaped a fatal blow.
This was not due to his strength being inferior to the opponent's, but rather their fighting style.
Or rather, their combat experience.
In battles between Black List experts, every move was aimed at taking the enemy's head.
It seemed he could not afford to be careless in the slightest.
"Again!"
Li Tiandao roared and attacked with his sword once more.
"My thoughts exactly."
Yu Daochen swung his mace to meet the attack. A duel between experts was not about injuring the opponent, but about delivering a killing blow.
After another ten exchanges, Yu Daochen immediately created distance. He ran his finger along the Kang Long Mace, igniting it with flames, and then swung it forward.
Seeing the incoming fiery sword energy, Li Tiandao showed no fear and swung his sword to meet it.
*Bang!*
The fiery sword energy exploded instantly. Yu Daochen seized the opportunity, stomped on the ground, and charged forward.
Using the dust kicked up by the explosion, Yu Daochen weaved back and forth.
Li Tiandao remained calm, his eyes fixed on the figure darting through the dust.
Suddenly, the Kang Long Mace thrust directly at Li Tiandao's face.
A mocking smile spread across Li Tiandao's lips as he raised his hand and grabbed the thrusting Kang Long Mace.
Using a mace like a sword for a thrust was a major taboo.
Today, you will surely die!
Of course, Li Tiandao raised the long sword in his other hand and struck out.
When his sword met empty air, Li Tiandao's expression changed drastically, and he inwardly knew something was wrong.
"Not good!"
As the dust settled, Yu Daochen's figure appeared behind Li Tiandao, now inexplicably holding the Blood Tear Long Sword.
He swung the sword towards Li Tiandao's sword-wielding hand. "You were careless!"
Facing the unavoidable sword, even Li Tiandao was helpless.
At this critical moment, a heavy punch suddenly came from the left.
Sensing the sudden surge of power, Yu Daochen quickly retracted his sword. It was too late to strike again, so he could only raise his fist to meet the blow.
The moment his fist was raised, it collided with the incoming punch.
*Bang!*
The two fists met, releasing a wave of energy that scattered outwards.
Yu Daochen's expression turned serious. He exerted force with his feet, trying his best not to be pushed back.
Suddenly, the fist exerted more force.
Yu Daochen could no longer resist and was sent flying back.
However, after retreating only a few meters, Yu Daochen exerted force and stabilized himself.
What a heavy punch!