flstandardbreds Chapter 158 Perilous Situation
Chapter 158 Perilous Situation
Two powerful spiritual energies collided in the air, producing a deafening roar. The surrounding trees were uprooted by the gale, and sand and stones flew everywhere, obscuring the sky and the sun.
Ye Shuli frowned. This old guy was even more powerful than she had imagined. He truly deserved to be a master in the late stage of the Spirit Venerable realm.
She could feel the scorching heat contained in the old man's spiritual power, as if it would burn her to ashes.
No, we can't fight them head-on!
We have to outsmart them!
While fending off the attacks of the Fire-Eyed Elder, Ye Shuli was also rapidly racking her brains to think of a countermeasure.
The secrets of the artifact have not yet been fully revealed; she cannot afford to fall here.
She knew that there were still many secrets waiting to be explored, and the presence of the Fiery-Eyed Elder lurking in the shadows made her even more vigilant. She had to find a way to break the deadlock as soon as possible!
She quickened her pace of research, her eyes filled with tension and focus, as if time had been stretched out infinitely at that moment, making every second incredibly precious.
Ye Shuli gritted her teeth, her spiritual power surging in her hands to form a protective shield.
"Old man, do you think you're the only one who can play with fire?" She sneered, and suddenly a handful of special medicinal powder appeared in her hand, which she threw at the old man with the fiery eyes.
"A mere trick!" The old man with fiery eyes scoffed disdainfully, waving his sleeve to disperse the powder.
However, when the powder came into contact with the flames formed by his spiritual power, it instantly burst out with a dazzling purple light, and a strange power spread out, actually suppressing the old man's flames!
"What?!" The old man with fiery eyes looked at everything that was happening in front of him with disbelief.
Just who is this girl?
It actually managed to suppress his flames!
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Ye Shuli quickly retreated, increasing the distance between herself and the old man with fiery eyes.
She knew this was only a temporary measure; the old man with the fiery eyes was far more powerful than her, and she had to find a way to escape as soon as possible.
"Old man, what do you think you are? You dare to lay a finger on a divine artifact?" Ye Shuli's tone was icy, her gaze piercing, as she confronted the old man with fiery eyes without fear.
She could sense that the old man with the fiery eyes had reached his limit and that he might launch an even more ferocious attack at any moment.
Just then, the old man with fiery eyes couldn't hold back any longer and came to snatch the artifact himself.
As soon as he appeared, he launched an attack on Ye Shuli, a sharp fiery sword aura heading straight for her.
Ye Shuli felt immense pressure, her anger and resentment intertwined in her heart, and a tense atmosphere instantly filled the air, as if the air itself had frozen.
She dodged, but still felt the heat of the flames.
"Girl, obediently hand over the divine artifact, and I might let you die a quicker death!" The old man with fiery eyes spoke in a sinister tone, his eyes gleaming with greed.
Ye Shuli sneered, "Old man, you're dreaming!"
"You're courting death!" the old man with fiery eyes roared, launching another attack...
Suddenly, a figure blocked Ye Shuli's path.
"Hey, old man, what kind of skill is it to bully a girl?" Jiang Ye flashed in front of Ye Shuli, standing like a protector of a flower, even though his skinny figure didn't look very reliable.
"Hey, old man, what kind of skill is it to bully girls? Come at me!" he taunted slyly, like a fighting cock.
The old man with fiery eyes sneered, "Where did this brat come from, daring to be so insolent in front of me!" Flames surged in his hand, transforming into a fire dragon, which roared and pounced towards Jiang Ye.
Jiang Ye wasn't stupid; a head-on confrontation was definitely not going to work. His meager spiritual power wouldn't even be enough to fill the old man's teeth.
He swayed with lightning speed, slippery as an eel, and narrowly dodged the fire dragon's attack.
The fire dragon crashed into the ground with a deafening roar, sending debris flying and a wave of heat washing over you.
"Oh, it's pretty spicy!" Jiang Ye dodged while still making sarcastic remarks, his nonchalant attitude infuriating the old man with fiery eyes.
"You little brat, don't run away!" The old man with fiery eyes chased after Jiang Ye angrily, his attacks becoming more and more ferocious, and the surrounding trees were engulfed by flames and turned to ashes.
Although Jiang Ye was agile, he gradually began to feel the strain, as the Fire-Eyed Elder's spiritual power suppression made it difficult for him to breathe.
Ye Shuli watched with bated breath, never expecting Jiang Ye to stand up for her, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
This guy seems unreliable, but he's actually quite dependable when it matters.
"Idiot! His left shoulder is his weak point, attack there!" Ye Shuli calmly analyzed the battle situation and loudly reminded Jiang Ye.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ye's eyes lit up. He seized the opportunity, taking advantage of a gap in the Fire-Eyed Elder's attack, gathered spiritual energy in his hand, and slammed a palm down on the Fire-Eyed Elder's left shoulder.
With a muffled thud, the old man with fiery eyes staggered and was actually knocked back several steps by Jiang Ye.
He stared at Jiang Ye in disbelief. How could this kid's attack be so precise?
The girl in green hid behind a large tree in the distance, watching the battle nervously. Her slender fingers gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, and she silently prayed that Jiang Ye would be safe and sound.
Ye Shuli was overjoyed to see Jiang Ye succeed; it seemed that this old guy wasn't without weaknesses after all.
Just as she was about to continue directing Jiang Ye's attack, she suddenly noticed a faint light emanating from the artifact...
She seemed to have seen...
"Jiang Ye, be careful!" Ye Shuli suddenly exclaimed.
Ye Shuli's gaze was fixed on that faint light, and fragments of memories flashed through her mind like lightning.
Her heart suddenly raced, and a feeling of excitement welled up inside her.
She quickly formed hand seals and chanted incantations, channeling her spiritual power into the artifact.
In an instant, the artifact shone brightly, and a mysterious power spread out from Ye Shuli.
This power carries an ancient and profound aura, visually resembling rippling blue waves, causing space to appear slightly distorted wherever it goes.
Hearing it, it sounds like the low growl of an ancient behemoth, awe-inspiring and terrifying.
The old man with fiery eyes was struck by this force and flew backward like a kite with a broken string.
The white-robed sage standing to the side, witnessing this scene, widened his eyes and shook his head in self-reproach.
People around Ye Shuli looked at her.
However, the Dark Demon Lord, hidden in the shadows, narrowed his eyes upon seeing the Fiery-Eyed Elder's failure.
He flashed to the side of the old man with fiery eyes and whispered, "Let's join forces to deal with this girl first." The old man with fiery eyes snorted coldly, which was taken as an agreement.
Ye Shuli keenly sensed the danger; the oppressive atmosphere enveloped her like dark clouds.
She could clearly hear her own heartbeat, the rhythm of which sounded like an alarm bell.
She was filled with worry, knowing that an even greater crisis was about to unfold.
Seeing the change in Ye Shuli, Jiang Ye strode over to her and took her hand.
Ye Shuli's body trembled slightly. Just as she was about to speak, Jiang Ye said softly, "Don't be afraid, I'm here." Ye Shuli looked at Jiang Ye, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes, and slowly leaned into his arms. Meanwhile, in the distance, the Black Demon Cult Leader and the Fiery-Eyed Elder were secretly plotting a new conspiracy.
Jiang Ye's broad, calloused hand, with a slightly rough texture, tightly enveloped Ye Shuli's slender hand.
The warmth of his palm, like a small flame, instantly dispelled the gloom in her heart.
Ye Shuli was slightly taken aback. She looked up into his bright, star-like eyes, where her reflection was both firm and gentle.
He still had that carefree, nonchalant demeanor, but at this moment, he was like a majestic mountain, firmly protecting her.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Jiang Ye's voice was deep and powerful, like a reassuring pill, instantly calming her restless heart.
Ye Shuli's heart felt as if it had been gently brushed by a feather, tickling and warm, and an indescribable emotion began to grow within her.
She leaned into Jiang Ye's arms as if possessed, the faint scent of herbs emanating from him filling her nostrils and bringing her peace of mind.
This pose is straight out of an idol drama!
Ye Shuli's heart skipped a beat, and her cheeks flushed slightly.
She glanced at Jiang Ye furtively; his ears were actually red. Humph, what a hypocrite.
Just as an ambiguous atmosphere was quietly spreading between the two, like the warm spring sun.
In the distance, an even more powerful sense of oppression swept in like a giant wave.
The Black Demon Lord and the Fiery-Eyed Elder stood side by side, their spiritual energy surging, like two lurking beasts ready to pounce.
The murderous aura emanating from them was almost tangible, sending chills down one's spine.
Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye exchanged a glance, their expressions conveying unspoken gravity.
They knew full well that the battles to come would be even more arduous.
The air was thick with the smell of gunpowder; a fierce and earth-shattering battle was about to erupt.
"Tsk, is this old guy preparing to unleash his ultimate move?" Jiang Ye curled his lips, his face still bearing a cynical smile, but his eyes had become sharp as knives.
He shielded Ye Shuli behind him, his spiritual energy began to circulate wildly, and his fighting spirit soared.
Ye Shuli took a deep breath and quickly composed herself.
She stared intently at the Black Demon Cult Leader and the Fiery-Eyed Elder, a resolute glint in her eyes.
She could feel the power within her stirring, and she wanted to unleash it to its fullest potential.
Just then, the Black Demon Lord suddenly let out a chilling laugh, a voice like a demonic sound from hell, sending shivers down everyone's spine.
"Girl, today is your death day!"
The old man with fiery eyes grinned maliciously and chimed in, "Hand over the divine artifact obediently, and we might even leave you with a whole corpse!"
Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye remained unmoved in the face of the two men's threats.
They stood side by side, relying on each other, like an unbreakable pair of comrades-in-arms.
Ye Shuli's lips curled into a cold smile.
“Ha,” she chuckled dismissively, uttering a single word, “Come.”