A magical journey of a sharp-tongued woman and a goofy man

Chapter 157 The Truth Begins to Emerge

The forbidden magic cast by the Black Demon Lord instantly shrouded the world in a thick darkness.

It was pitch black, as if the whole world had been swallowed up.

Ye Shuli felt a sudden darkness before her eyes, and heard the whistling wind in her ears, like countless vengeful ghosts whispering in her ear, chilling and bone-chilling.

Her heart skipped a beat. It would be a lie to say she wasn't scared at all, but she still tried to appear calm. After all, in front of Xiao Yezi, she was the all-powerful Sister Li!

She secretly cheered herself up: It's just black magic, isn't it?

I'm a woman who's read Harry Potter!

The darkness came suddenly, and Ye Shuli could only rely on her senses to dodge the attacks that came from who-knows-where.

A nauseating stench filled the air, like the smell of rotting corpses mixed with blood, making her stomach churn.

"Ugh... What the hell is this? It stinks!" Ye Shuli couldn't help but complain. The smell was even more overpowering than durian mixed with stinky tofu.

"Sister Li, be careful!" Jiang Ye's voice came from the darkness, tinged with anxiety.

He tried hard to see his surroundings, but found that the darkness was so real that it was impossible to penetrate.

He could only rely on his keen hearing to detect the subtle movements around him.

Suddenly, a dark shadow flashed past him at an astonishing speed.

Jiang Ye subconsciously reached out to grab it, but grasped at empty air.

"Damn, what is that? It's faster than Bolt!"

In the darkness, the voice of the Black Demon Lord rang out like a ghost: "Hehehe... You can't escape! Hand over the divine artifact obediently, and I might give you a quick death!" The voice was sinister and terrifying, carrying a chilling aura that sent shivers down one's spine.

Ye Shuli sneered, "Heh, you think you can take it? Dream on! My things aren't so easy to take!" Although she spoke toughly, Ye Shuli was actually a little unsure of herself.

The Black Demon Lord's strength is unfathomable, and this damned darkness has left her completely on the defensive.

Just then, Ye Shuli felt a strong killing intent lock onto her.

Alarm bells rang in her mind, and she darted to the side.

With a "whoosh," a dark shadow flew past her cheek, leaving a shallow bloodstain on her face.

"Ouch...that was close!" Ye Shuli touched the wound on her face, a burning pain shooting through her.

"Sister Li!" Jiang Ye's voice was full of worry.

He tried to rush to Ye Shuli's side, but was blocked by an invisible force.

"Damn it! What the hell is this!"

Ye Shuli gritted her teeth, trying her best to remain calm.

She knew that now was not the time to panic.

She must find a way to break free from this damn darkness!

Suddenly, a thought flashed through her mind...

"Xiao Yezi, don't you think..."

"Xiao Yezi, don't you think this darkness... looks a bit like some kind of condensed energy?" Ye Shuli's voice was exceptionally clear in the darkness.

Jiang Ye paused for a moment, then carefully sensed the surrounding darkness.

"It seems...it really is! This feeling is a bit like...like compressed biscuits, thick and sticky, and with a musty smell!"

Ye Shuli almost choked on Jiang Ye's analogy.

"Compressed biscuits? Can't you be a little more educated? This is clearly a manifestation of higher-level energy! But what you said also reminded me that since it's energy, it can be dispelled by other energies!"

Ye Shuli suddenly thought of the divine artifact.

The white-robed sage once said that the artifact possesses multiple powers, one of which is the power of light!

Perhaps, this power of light can dispel this damned darkness!

Thinking of this, a glimmer of hope ignited in Ye Shuli's heart.

She concentrated, trying to harness the power within the artifact.

At first, the artifact did not react at all, and Ye Shuli's heart sank. Could it be that the method was wrong?

"Sister Li, are you alright?" Jiang Ye noticed Ye Shuli's unusual behavior and asked with concern.

"Shut up, I'm performing a ritual!" Ye Shuli replied irritably, continuing to try to mobilize the power of the divine artifact.

Just as she was about to give up, the artifact suddenly trembled slightly, and a dazzling light shot out from it!

The light, like the rising sun, instantly dispelled the surrounding darkness and illuminated the entire space!

"Ah! My eyes!" The Black Demon Lord was blinded by the sudden bright light and let out a scream.

Ye Shuli seized the opportunity and quickly launched a counterattack!

A sharp sword aura shot straight towards the Black Demon Lord!

With a loud "boom!", the Black Demon Lord was struck by the sword energy, sent flying backward, and crashed heavily to the ground.

"Cough cough..." The Black Demon Lord clutched his chest, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

He raised his head, staring at Ye Shuli with venomous eyes, and said through gritted teeth, "Damn woman! You actually..."

Unwilling to accept defeat, the Black Demon Lord mobilized all his spiritual power and launched an even more powerful attack!

The surrounding space began to shake violently, as if it were about to collapse at any moment.

Ye Shuli felt she was about to give way; a powerful pressure was binding her tightly, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

But she knew that the secret of the artifact had not yet been fully revealed, and she could not fail!

Filled with resentment and struggle, Ye Shuli gritted her teeth and resisted the Black Demon Cult Master's attacks with all her might.

"Sister Li..." Jiang Ye's voice rang in Ye Shuli's ear, "You...your eyes..."

Jiang Ye watched helplessly as Ye Shuli was suppressed by the Black Demon Cult Leader's spiritual power, his heart burning with anxiety.

A strong protective instinct surged within him, and he felt a power awakening within him, like a sleeping dragon slowly opening its eyes.

"Sister Li, don't be afraid, I'll protect you!" Jiang Ye roared, his aura suddenly surging, and his cultivation level, originally at the early stage of Spiritualist, broke through to the early stage of Spiritual Master in an instant!

"Holy crap! Xiao Yezi, are you cheating?" Ye Shuli was stunned. This kid actually had a hidden skill?

Jiang Ye had no time to explain. He flashed forward like a cheetah towards the Black Demon Lord, his speed so fast that it was almost impossible for the naked eye to catch up.

"Take this Mighty Vajra Kick!" Jiang Ye leaped high into the air and delivered a powerful whip kick that slammed into the Black Demon Cult Leader's face.

"Awooo—" The Black Demon Lord screamed in agony as he was kicked so hard that he saw stars and his nose bled profusely.

"You...you brat, how dare you ambush me!"

"All's fair in war, understand?" Jiang Ye raised an eyebrow smugly. Taking advantage of the situation, he launched another attack, his fists and feet raining down on the Black Demon Cult Leader, leaving him powerless to fight back.

Ye Shuli also recovered and joined the battle.

The two worked together seamlessly, one taking the lead in attack and the other in control, like two sharp knives, firmly suppressing the Black Demon Lord.

The Black Demon Lord was forced to retreat in defeat, filled with both shock and rage.

"Damn it! You two ants!" He tried to fight back, but found himself completely suppressed and unable to unleash his full power.

During a lull in the fighting, Jiang Ye looked at Ye Shuli with deep affection, "Sister Li, are you alright?"

Ye Shuli blushed slightly and her heart raced as he stared at her.

"It's alright. You're quite capable, kid. You actually hid your strength."

"Hehe, I'm willing to do anything to protect Sister Li." Jiang Ye chuckled and scratched his head.

An ambiguous atmosphere filled the air, and the feelings between the two rapidly intensified during the battle.

Just then, Ye Shuli suddenly felt a strong fluctuation coming from the artifact.

Her heart moved. Could it be...

"Xiao Yezi, cover me!" Ye Shuli shouted, sat cross-legged, and began to try to communicate with the artifact.

Jiang Ye immediately stood in front of her, vigilantly watching his surroundings and preventing anyone from getting close.

"Sister Li, don't worry, I will protect you!"

Ye Shuli closed her eyes, concentrated her mind, and sensed the information transmitted by the artifact.

Suddenly, she felt a scene appear in her mind...

"This is..." Ye Shuli suddenly opened her eyes, a hint of shock flashing in them, "So that's how it is..."

"Sister Li, what's wrong?" Jiang Ye noticed her unusual behavior and quickly asked.

Ye Shuli smiled mysteriously, "Little Ye, it seems we're getting closer and closer to the truth..."

Ye Shuli sat cross-legged, her hands tightly gripping the divine artifact, which emitted a soft light that enveloped her entire being.

The light grew brighter and brighter, eventually forming a huge sphere of light that enveloped Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye.

Inside the sphere of light, Ye Shuli felt as if she were in another world, surrounded by strange energy fluctuations.

Information about the artifact flooded her mind like a tidal wave, and ancient texts appeared before her eyes, telling the story of the artifact's origin and secrets.

It turns out that this artifact did not come from this world, but from a higher plane.

It possesses immense power, capable of controlling all things in the world, and even reversing time and space.

Ye Shuli is the chosen one, possessing the key to unlocking the full power of the divine artifact.

The artifact recognized Ye Shuli, and a powerful force surged into her body, making her feel stronger than ever before.

"Sister Li, are you... are you alright?" Jiang Ye asked with concern. He could sense the change in Ye Shuli; a powerful pressure made him feel a little breathless.

Ye Shuli opened her eyes, her eyes sparkling with a brilliance as dazzling as stars.

"Little Yezi, get ready to watch the show!" She smiled confidently, a slight upturn at the corners of her mouth.

Seeing that Ye Shuli remained silent, the Black Demon Lord assumed she was putting on an act and sneered inwardly, "Playing tricks! Prepare to die!" He launched another attack, sending a black energy wave straight towards Ye Shuli.

Ye Shuli smiled dismissively, extended a finger, and gently tapped it.

A golden light shot out from her fingertips, colliding with the black energy wave.

With a deafening boom, the black energy wave was instantly shattered, turning into specks of starlight that dissipated into the air.

The Black Demon Lord was shocked; he hadn't expected Ye Shuli to become so powerful.

Before he could react, Ye Shuli attacked again, sending golden rays of light like sharp swords toward him at a speed that was almost impossible to catch with the naked eye.

"Ah! Ah! Ah!" The Black Demon Lord screamed repeatedly as he was struck by the golden light, leaving deep wounds on his body from which blood flowed freely.

He tried desperately to defend himself, but he was completely unable to withstand Ye Shuli's attacks.

"Sister Li is awesome!" Jiang Ye shouted excitedly from the side. It was the first time he had seen Ye Shuli display such powerful strength, and his heart was filled with admiration and respect.

The Black Demon Lord was beaten so badly that he was powerless to fight back and his heart was filled with fear.

He knew he was no match for Ye Shuli, and that continuing the fight would only lead to his death.

He dared not linger and turned to flee.

"Trying to run? Not so easy!" Ye Shuli sneered, her figure flashing as she instantly appeared in front of the Black Demon Cult Leader, blocking his path.

"What...what do you want to do?" the Black Demon Cult Leader asked in terror, his voice trembling.

"Of course, I'll send you on your way!" Ye Shuli

Just then, an old voice suddenly rang out: "Stop!" A figure flew from a distance, moving extremely fast, and arrived in front of Ye Shuli in the blink of an eye.

The newcomer was none other than the old man with fiery eyes.

He stared at Ye Shuli with a gloomy expression, his eyes gleaming with greed.

"Little girl, obediently hand over the divine artifact, and I may spare your life."

Ye Shuli looked at the old man with fiery eyes, a mysterious smile appearing on her lips.

"Old man, who do you think you are? Do you think you're worthy of touching a divine artifact?"

Upon hearing this, the old man with fiery eyes flew into a rage, his aura surged, and a powerful pressure swept towards Ye Shuli.

Ye Shuli showed no fear, and her own powerful aura erupted as she fought against the old man with the fiery eyes.

"Old man, you want to steal this divine artifact? Let's see if you have the ability!"

Jiang Ye watched the two men, who were on the verge of exchanging blows, and thought to himself, "This is going to be good..."