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

Chapter 154 A Perilous Journey Begins

Ye Shuli stood atop the mountain, her robes fluttering, like a fairy standing against the wind.

However, what she exuded was not an ethereal aura, but a sharp and fierce presence honed by years of battlefield experience.

The peak cultivation of a Spirit Venerable flowed through her, making her appear even more mysterious and unpredictable.

She was well aware of the importance of the artifact's secret, as it not only concerned her personally but could also affect the entire fantasy continent's格局 (geju, a concept encompassing overall structure, overall situation, and overall dynamics).

She gazed into the distance, her eyes filled with unwavering determination and resolve, without a trace of confusion.

The road ahead may be full of thorns and dangers, but she is fearless.

Jiang Ye stood silently beside Ye Shuli. Although he appeared cheerful on the surface, he was actually very nervous inside.

He sensed a dangerous atmosphere in the air, like the calm before a storm.

He clenched his fists instinctively, and a thin layer of sweat seeped from his palms.

He knew that a fierce battle was about to begin.

Meanwhile, thousands of miles away, the Dark Lord sat on his gloomy throne, listening to his subordinates' reports.

"That girl Ye Shuli has actually started researching divine artifacts?" His tone carried a hint of disdain, but also a hidden apprehension. "Hmph, who does she think she is? Trying to get her hands on divine artifacts? What a pipe dream!"

"Master, should we..." his trusted aide asked cautiously.

"Send Blood Shadow!" A ruthless glint flashed in the Black Demon Cult Leader's eyes. "Tell him to stop Ye Shuli at all costs!"

"Yes, sir!" The trusted aide accepted the order and left.

The Black Demon Cult Leader sneered, as if he had already foreseen Ye Shuli's defeat.

"This artifact is mine! No one can take it away from me!"

The Blood Shadow Assassin, just as his name suggests, moves like a shadow and is incredibly fast.

Upon receiving the order, he barely paused for a moment before transforming into a streak of blood-red light and hurtling towards Ye Shuli's direction.

Almost in the blink of an eye, the Blood Shadow Assassin appeared in front of Ye Shuli.

He was tall and imposing, shrouded in a black cloak, with only his cold eyes visible, like a demon from hell.

Ye Shuli felt a powerful pressure coming towards her, and she immediately became alert.

"who are you?"

The Blood Shadow Assassin did not answer, but slowly drew his sword.

The sword emitted a chilling light, like the forked tongue of a venomous snake, sending shivers down one's spine.

"Heh, it seems they've come with ill intentions!" Ye Shuli sneered. She knew a fierce battle was inevitable!

"Sister Li, be careful!" Jiang Ye stood in front of Ye Shuli, his voice filled with worry.

"Hmph, overestimating yourself!" The Blood Shadow Assassin flashed, turning into a blur, and attacked Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye.

"You're courting death!" Ye Shuli roared, her spiritual energy surging in her hands...

Ye Shuli reacted with lightning speed, her figure flashing like a ghost, narrowly avoiding the Blood Shadow Assassin's fatal blow each time.

She analyzed in her heart that the assassin's attacks seemed fierce, but in fact they were full of routines, just like a boss in a game whose moves had been figured out, so there was nothing to fear.

A mocking smile curled at the corner of her lips. "That's it? It's fast, but it's a bit tiring, like a headless fly bumping around aimlessly."

Jiang Ye watched with bated breath, but he didn't stop talking. "Sister Li, amazing! That dodging is textbook level! Brother Xueying, your attack is too slow, did you not eat? How about I show you how to roll on the spot?" He complained while cheering for Ye Shuli, just like a spectator who loves to watch the show.

Enraged by Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye's mockery, the Blood Shadow Assassin's eyes gleamed even brighter. He roared and his sword aura suddenly changed, attacking Ye Shuli like a raging storm.

The sword energy was sharp and fierce, tearing through the air with a piercing shriek. The ground was torn apart by the sword energy, leaving deep ravines.

Ye Shuli's gaze sharpened, and she stopped dodging. She turned her body, lightly touching the ground with her toes, and dodged the Blood Shadow Assassin's storm of attacks as if dancing.

She quickly formed hand seals in front of her, and spiritual energy condensed into blades of light at her fingertips, shooting back towards the Blood Shadow Assassin with a whooshing sound.

"It's only polite to reciprocate, so you should also try your sister's 'modern technology'!"

"Boom!" "Bang!"

The light blades collided with the sword energy, producing a deafening sound. The surrounding trees were destroyed by the aftershocks of the battle, instantly turning into dust.

Dust filled the air, obscuring the sky, a testament to the intensity of the battle.

The girl in green, watching the thrilling battle from a distance, covered her mouth in astonishment.

She had never seen such a powerful battle before, and was so shocked that she couldn't speak for a moment.

The Blood Shadow Assassin grew increasingly alarmed as the battle progressed. He hadn't expected this seemingly frail woman to be so formidable, and she even seemed to be able to predict his attacks, causing each of his strikes to miss its mark.

He gritted his teeth inwardly, realizing he had to show his true abilities!

Just as the battle reached a stalemate, Ye Shuli suddenly stopped her offensive and did not fight back.

A meaningful smile appeared on her lips as she said to Jiang Ye, "Little Ye, let's retreat!" Ye Shuli suddenly made a strange gesture and muttered something under her breath.

In an instant, a mysterious power emanated from her body, a power that seemed to have a tangible form and shimmered with a strange light.

The Blood Shadow Assassin felt an overwhelming sense of oppression wash over him, his eyes widening in shock.

Jiang Ye's mouth dropped open; he never expected Ye Shuli to have such methods.

This mysterious power swept towards the Blood Shadow Assassin like a surging tide.

The Blood Shadow Assassin tried to resist, but found that his strength was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot in the face of this mysterious power.

With a loud "boom," the Blood Shadow Assassin was thrown back several meters by the force, his body sliding a distance on the ground before regaining his balance.

Ye Shuli's actions thwarted the Black Demon Cult Leader's plot.

After the news spread, her prestige increased greatly.

Upon hearing this, the wise man in white couldn't help but look at Ye Shuli with new respect, secretly marveling at the woman's extraordinary nature.

Ye Shuli was filled with a sense of accomplishment. She raised her head and savored the joy of victory.

After Jiang Ye realized what was happening, he jumped up excitedly, "Sister Li, you're amazing! What kind of move was that? It's so cool!" Ye Shuli raised her eyebrows, a smug smile on her lips.

Jiang Ye was so excited that his face turned red. He rushed forward and opened his arms to hug Ye Shuli.

Ye Shuli suddenly stretched out a finger and pressed it against Jiang Ye's chest, her eyes flashing with a cunning light, which stunned Jiang Ye.

"Little Ye, what are you thinking about? I'm delicate and easily pushed over, I can't handle your passionate hug." Ye Shuli laughed and dodged Jiang Ye's bear hug, not forgetting to tease him a little.

Jiang Ye scratched his head and chuckled, "I was just too excited! Sister Li is so powerful and domineering, I admire you to the core!"

Ye Shuli rolled her eyes at him. "Stop talking nonsense and get out of here, lest things get complicated." With that, she turned and walked towards the secret research site of the artifact without looking back.

Jiang Ye quickly followed, chattering away like a happy little sparrow.

Back at her research site, Ye Shuli immediately immersed herself in her intense research.

She will integrate the clues she received from the wise man in white with the information she had previously gathered in an attempt to unravel the secrets of the artifact.

Time passed second by second, and Ye Shuli's brows furrowed more and more. She felt as if she had fallen into a huge maze and could not find the exit.

"Sigh, this artifact is too difficult to obtain, even more difficult than advanced mathematics!" Ye Shuli couldn't help but complain.

Jiang Ye massaged her shoulders and back, comforting her, "Sister Li, don't worry, take your time, we'll find the answer eventually. If all else fails, we can just give up and go home and lie down."

Ye Shuli was amused by him, "You little rascal, all you know is to lie flat, or you'll grow mushrooms."

Suddenly, Ye Shuli sensed an unusual aura. She abruptly raised her head and scanned her surroundings with sharp eyes.

"What's wrong, Sister Li?" Jiang Ye noticed her unusual behavior and became nervous as well.

Ye Shuli didn't speak, but slowly walked to the window. Through the crack in the window, she saw a familiar figure—the old man with fiery eyes!

He was hiding furtively behind a tree, secretly observing and studying the situation inside the ground.

Ye Shuli's heart skipped a beat. What was this old guy doing here?

What is he here for?

Could he also be interested in the divine artifact?

"Little Ye..." Ye Shuli's voice was low and dangerous. She slowly turned around, a cold glint flashing in her eyes, "This is going to be good..."