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

Chapter 153 The Journey of the Divine Artifact

Ye Shuli frowned, the chilling sense of being watched lingering like a bone-deep infection.

The spiritual energy within her body was like boiling water, surging and rushing wildly through her meridians, and every breath seemed to cause the surrounding air to tremble.

She took a deep breath, thinking to herself, "Ha, trying to play dirty tricks? Do they really think I'm a pushover?!"

She slowly closed her eyes, no longer paying attention to the faint, imperceptible gaze, and instead focused all her attention on the circulation of spiritual energy within her body.

She knew that only strength mattered, and all schemes and tricks were like paper tigers, utterly vulnerable in the face of absolute power.

Her consciousness sank into her dantian, where a dazzling light was slowly rotating. It was a vortex of spiritual energy formed by her pure spiritual power. At this moment, the vortex was expanding at a visible speed, like a black hole that devoured everything, frantically absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy.

The surrounding air seemed to freeze, and an invisible pressure emanated from Ye Shuli. The fine sand on the ground began to tremble slightly, and the elements in the air became restless, as if responding to her powerful strength.

Ye Shuli suddenly opened her eyes, a sharp glint flashing in them like two swords piercing the sky.

A slight, bloodthirsty smile played on her lips. "Trying to mess with me? Don't you know your own limitations!"

Jiang Ye, standing to the side, was already on high alert.

He felt a suffocating sense of oppression in the air around him, like the calm before a storm, which made him extremely uneasy.

He clenched his fists, and the spiritual energy within his body began to stir, but he did not act rashly.

Although his strength was only at the early stage of the Spirit Realm, and there was a huge gap between him and Ye Shuli, who was at the peak of the Spirit Venerable realm, he was not afraid at all. His eyes were fixed on his surroundings, trying to find the source of the hidden gaze, like a cheetah poised to pounce, ready to launch a fatal attack at any moment.

At this moment, the oppressive atmosphere weighed on their hearts like heavy lead weights. The air around them seemed to have solidified into a gel, and the stifling atmosphere made it hard to breathe. They knew clearly that a storm was coming, and they were standing at the eye of the storm.

"Tsk, what a hassle." Ye Shuli muttered softly, her fingertips lightly tracing the blade. The cold, sharp weapon seemed to sense its master's fighting spirit, emitting an excited hum. She narrowed her eyes and whispered, "This is going to be fun..."

Ye Shuli's lips curled into a disdainful sneer. She seemed to see through the little tricks of those demons and monsters in the shadows. "Is that all? You dare to come out and embarrass yourself?" With a thought, the spiritual power within her surged like a rushing river, forming an indestructible barrier around her.

Those faint, chilling senses of being watched vanished without a trace the moment they touched this barrier, just like ice and snow melting away.

She slowly raised her hand, her fingertips twitching slightly. Profound runes appeared in her palm, radiating a dazzling light. The elemental power in the air seemed to be summoned, beginning to gather around her, forming visible energy vortexes that emitted sharp whistling sounds, as if cheering her on.

Ye Shuli's aura emanated as if it were a tangible force, towering like a mountain, chilling those who were secretly watching to the bone, and they dared not show themselves again.

The onlookers around Ye Shuli gasped in astonishment at the powerful aura emanating from her. They had never seen such a powerful Spirit Venerable before; it was something they had never heard of or witnessed.

Those forces that once harbored jealousy and resentment towards Ye Shuli could only hide in dark corners, trembling in fear, not daring to even breathe loudly.

"This woman is truly amazing!" Everyone couldn't help but exclaim in their hearts.

Just then, a violent fluctuation suddenly appeared in the air, and a dense dark power surged out like a tide, instantly enveloping Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye.

The dark forces, as if alive, manifested as hideous faces, emitting chilling roars.

Ye Shuli's eyes narrowed. "Oh ho, so you finally couldn't resist taking matters into your own hands?" She swung her long sword, and a sharp sword aura shot out, shattering those dark faces into dust with a sizzling sound, like boiling oil meeting water.

Jiang Ye was equally unyielding. With a swift movement, he darted through the darkness like a ghost, his dagger flashing incessantly, each attack precise and deadly.

Although his cultivation level was not high, his combat skills were extremely proficient. He could always seize the opponent's weaknesses and cause considerable trouble for the enemy.

"My swordsmanship is no joke!" He didn't forget to make a few sarcastic remarks while fighting.

The two worked together seamlessly, one attacking and the other defending, defusing the dark forces' attacks one by one. However, the dark forces seemed endless, constantly surging forth, each attack stronger than the last, making it somewhat difficult for the two to handle.

The aftershocks of the battle destroyed the surrounding trees, leaving the ground cratered and dusty, creating a spectacular scene.

"That's really powerful!" Ye Shuli exhaled a breath of stale air, feeling the surging spiritual energy within her body, a hint of excitement flashing in her eyes.

With a swift movement, she charged towards the center of the dark power like an arrow released from a bow, her longsword tracing a graceful arc as it aimed directly at her opponent's vitals.

However, just as the longsword was about to pierce the opponent's heart, Ye Shuli's hand suddenly stopped. She sighed softly, and then slowly withdrew the longsword...

Ye Shuli's sword hovered in mid-air, its tip just a hair's breadth from the core of the dark power.

Everyone held their breath, expecting to see blood splattering everywhere in the next second, but unexpectedly, Ye Shuli's movements came to an abrupt halt.

She took a deep breath, slowly closed her eyes, and a powerful spiritual force erupted from her body, like an invisible giant wave that swept across the entire battlefield.

"What the hell?!" Jiang Ye's eyes widened, and he almost dropped the dagger in his hand.

This sudden turn of events caught him somewhat off guard.

He thought Ye Shuli would unleash a powerful attack and instantly kill her opponent, but he didn't expect her to resort to "mental attacks".

The onlookers were also stunned by the scene, standing frozen in place as if they had been struck by lightning. "This girl doesn't play by the rules!" someone couldn't help but mutter.

Ye Shuli radiated a dazzling light, like a celestial maiden descending to earth, sacred and inviolable.

That powerful spiritual force transformed into countless invisible blades, constantly impacting the core of the dark power.

Under the impact of spiritual power, the dark forces began to tremble violently, like a candle flickering in the wind, ready to be extinguished at any moment.

"Aaaaah..." The dark power let out a painful roar, as if it were enduring immense torment.

It struggled desperately, trying to break free from the shackles of the mental power, but to no avail.

Ye Shuli's mental power acted like an iron clamp, tightly binding it and rendering it unable to move.

"Is that all? You dare to come out and embarrass yourself?" Ye Shuli's lips curled into a disdainful sneer. She increased the output of her mental power again, and the roar of the dark power became more and more shrill. Finally, it turned into a wisp of black smoke and dissipated into the air.

"Hoo..." Ye Shuli let out a long breath, slowly opened her eyes, and her eyes flashed with a sharp light.

She sheathed her longsword, turned to look at Jiang Ye, and smiled charmingly. "Done!"

Jiang Ye was completely stunned by what he saw.

He had never seen such a powerful spiritual force before; it was something he had never heard of or seen before.

He rushed forward excitedly, hugged Ye Shuli tightly, and exclaimed, "Sister Li, you're amazing! You're simply a goddess!"

Ye Shuli was startled by Jiang Ye's sudden hug, and a blush flashed across her face.

She gently patted Jiang Ye on the back and said with a smile, "Alright, alright, don't get excited, it's nothing."

"It's nothing? This is the peak of the Spirit Venerable realm! A realm that so many people dream of!" Jiang Ye looked at Ye Shuli with admiration, his eyes full of love.

Feeling Jiang Ye's enthusiasm, Ye Shuli felt a warm current surge in her heart.

She gently pushed Jiang Ye away and said with a smile, "Alright, now is not the time for romance. We have more important things to do."

"What's the matter?" Jiang Ye asked curiously.

Ye Shuli smiled mysteriously and said, "Of course, I'm going to explore the secrets of the divine artifact!" With that, she turned and walked away into the distance.

Jiang Ye watched Ye Shuli's departing figure, took a deep breath, and quickly followed after her. "Wait for me..." Jiang Ye grabbed Ye Shuli's hand, gazed at her affectionately, and his eyes sparkled like stars.

"Sister Li, you're amazing! You're my idol!" He said in an exaggerated tone, but he couldn't hide his admiration and love.

Ye Shuli was a little embarrassed by his sudden "confession," and a blush rose to her face. She scolded him, "Alright, alright, stop being so cheeky! Hurry up and get ready to leave!" Although she complained, she couldn't hide the smile on her lips.

Jiang Ye chuckled and held Ye Shuli's hand tightly, as if he were holding the whole world in his grasp.

"Sister Li, wherever you go, I'll go! I'll go through fire and water for you!" he vowed, his tone both playful and earnest.

Ye Shuli was amused by him and reached out to pinch his cheek. "You have the sweetest mouth!"

The two smiled at each other, and the air around them was filled with pink bubbles. The sweet atmosphere made people want to sneeze.

As the sun set, its golden rays bathed the two of them, as if gilding them with a golden glow, creating a scene as beautiful as a painting.

"Ahem," Ye Shuli coughed lightly, breaking the slightly awkward atmosphere. "Alright, let's get down to business!" She put away her smile and her eyes became serious. "The challenges we're about to face will probably be even more difficult."

Jiang Ye also put away his joking thoughts and nodded seriously, "Sister Li, I know. No matter what happens, I will be by your side to protect you!"

Ye Shuli felt a warmth in her heart and reached out to pat his shoulder. "Yes, I believe you!"

The two stood side by side on the mountaintop, gazing into the distance.

The afterglow of the setting sun dyed the horizon a golden red, like a burning flame, magnificent and breathtaking.

A gentle breeze brought a touch of coolness, but also a hint of unease.

Ye Shuli took a deep breath, feeling the surging spiritual power within her body. "What secrets does the divine artifact hold...?" she murmured to herself, her tone carrying a hint of anticipation and a touch of worry.

Jiang Ye also felt a bit of pressure, but he didn't show it. Instead, he held Ye Shuli's hand tightly, giving her silent support and encouragement.

"Let's go!" Ye Shuli suddenly spoke, her tone firm and powerful.

The two of them said nothing more and turned to walk away into the distance.

Their figures gradually disappeared into the night, leaving only a lingering question drifting in the wind...

What awaits us ahead?