flstandardbreds Chapter 111 Turning the tables
Chapter 111 Turning the tables
The black-robed man's hands moved rapidly, forming hand seals, and dark energy surged towards them like waves. He chanted incantations, and the dark energy seemed to respond to his call, growing even stronger, and a powerful sense of oppression began to permeate the space.
The man in black robes formed a hand seal, with black energy swirling around his fingertips, flicking his tongue like venomous snakes.
The surrounding darkness intensified, the air seemed to solidify, and the oppressive atmosphere made it hard to breathe.
A cold wind howled past, bringing with it a chilling cold that sent shivers down one's spine.
"Heh heh, witness true power!" The man in black robes chuckled sinisterly, his voice like a demon's whisper from hell.
As he placed his last handprint, the ground began to tremble violently, emitting a teeth-grinding "creaking" sound.
The pitch-black cracks spread out like a spider web, from which a thick, inky aura of darkness poured out, emitting a nauseating stench of decay.
"What the hell is this?!" Jiang Ye covered his nose, looking disgusted.
A group of hideous dark creatures crawled out of the crack. They were of various shapes, some like giant spiders, some like winged lizards, and some like humanoid skeletons, all exuding a chilling dark aura.
They let out sharp, piercing roars, their red eyes fixed on Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye, as if they wanted to devour them alive.
"Protect our damage dealers!" Jiang Ye shouted, shielding Ye Shuli behind him, drawing his longsword, and assuming a defensive stance.
Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye felt an unprecedented sense of oppression, and the surrounding temperature plummeted, as if they were in an ice cellar.
The onlookers were all on tenterhooks, barely daring to breathe.
"Come on! I'm not afraid of you!" Jiang Ye gritted his teeth, brandished his longsword, and engaged in a fierce battle with the dark creatures.
The dark creatures were numerous and their attacks were extremely fierce, and Jiang Ye gradually began to struggle.
His spiritual energy was being depleted quickly, and his movements began to slow down.
Ye Shuli also continuously used modern weapons and some small props to attack the dark creatures, but these dark creatures seemed to have a certain immunity to physical attacks, so the effect was not ideal.
She also had several wounds on her body, and her clothes were stained with blood.
"Jiang Ye, watch out!" Ye Shuli saw a giant spider sneaking up behind Jiang Ye, preparing to launch a sneak attack, and she quickly warned him.
Upon hearing Ye Shuli's warning, Jiang Ye quickly turned around and dodged the spider's attack.
But another winged lizard seized the opportunity to pounce, leaving deep scratches on his arm with its sharp claws.
"Hiss..." Jiang Ye gasped, blood flowing down his arm.
"Jiang Ye!" Ye Shuli called out anxiously.
"It's nothing, just a minor injury." Jiang Ye endured the pain and continued fighting.
However, the number of dark creatures was simply too great, and their attacks became increasingly fierce, gradually pushing Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye to the brink of despair.
Just then, the man in black robes suddenly spoke up: "It seems your performance has come to an end..."
The man in black robes stood to the side with his arms crossed, watching Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye being surrounded by dark creatures, a mocking smile playing on his lips.
"You overestimate yourselves! You think you can stand against me? It's like a mantis trying to stop a chariot!"
He paused, a hint of mockery in his voice, "Actually, I gave you a chance. If you had obediently handed over the treasure, I might have considered sparing your lives. Unfortunately, you just didn't know what was good for you."
Ye Shuli wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, her eyes resolute, showing no fear whatsoever.
"Want treasure? Dream on! I'd rather die than let you succeed!" In her predicament, the indomitable spirit she exuded added a touch of heroism.
Jiang Ye echoed without backing down, "Want to take down our damage dealers? Ask my sword first if it'll allow it!" He brandished his longsword, his body covered in wounds, yet his fighting spirit remained undiminished.
Their attitude thoroughly enraged the man in black.
His face darkened. "You won't listen to reason, so don't blame me for being impolite! Since you're courting death, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Just as the dark creatures were about to engulf them, a dazzling light suddenly burst forth from Ye Shuli's body, like the rising sun, dispelling the surrounding darkness.
The treasures she obtained from the ruins resonated with a certain power within her, and a divine artifact slowly emerged, hovering in front of her.
The artifact radiated a faint golden light and had a unique shape, resembling both an ancient zither and a long sword, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.
A powerful force surged from the artifact, spreading out like ripples and instantly annihilating all the surrounding dark creatures.
Upon seeing the divine artifact, the man in black robes' expression changed drastically, his eyes widening in disbelief.
"This...how is this possible?!"
The onlookers were stunned. They were all awestruck by the power of the artifact, holding their breath and not daring to make a sound.
Ye Shuli looked at the divine artifact before her, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. Then, a slight smile appeared on her lips as she murmured, "It seems the real show has only just begun..."
With the divine artifact in hand, Ye Shuli felt an unprecedented surge of power coursing through her body, as if the sleeping dragon within her had finally awakened.
A slight smile played on her lips: "Heh, weren't you so arrogant just now? Now it's my turn to perform!"
She gently stroked the artifact with her slender hand, and a golden energy wave spread outwards from her, like ripples on water. Wherever it passed, the remaining dark aura instantly dissipated.
Ye Shuli's eyes sharpened as she locked onto the man in black robes. The divine weapon in her hand shone brightly, and a golden beam shot towards the man in black robes like an arrow.
"Holy crap! This is so cool!" Jiang Ye stared in disbelief, unable to help but exclaim in amazement.
He brandished his sword, not knowing he could offer any real help, but he still cheered for his wife: "Lili, go for it! Take him down!"
The man in black robes clearly hadn't expected Ye Shuli to suddenly erupt, and caught off guard, he could only react hastily.
He quickly formed hand seals, and a black barrier appeared in front of him, attempting to block the golden light attack.
However, how could he easily withstand the power of a divine artifact?
The golden light surged forward with unstoppable force, instantly piercing through the black barrier and slamming into the black-robed man.
"Pfft!" The man in black robes spat out a mouthful of blood, his body flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground and raising a cloud of dust.
He clutched his chest in disbelief, his eyes filled with terror: "This...how is this possible..."
Holding the divine weapon, Ye Shuli was like a god descending to earth, radiating a dazzling light.
She walked step by step toward the man in black robes, each step seeming to tread on his heart, giving him a suffocating sense of oppression.
"Now, it's time for us to settle the score!"
Looking at Ye Shuli's heroic and spirited appearance, Jiang Ye was filled with admiration and love.
His eyes were sparkling with hearts, and he was so excited he was almost incoherent: "Lili, you're so cool! You're practically my goddess!"
Ye Shuli felt Jiang Ye's burning gaze, her heart warmed, and she turned back with a smile that was captivating. She…
The spectators around them were also in an uproar. They were all shocked by Ye Shuli's power and cheered loudly.
At this moment, Ye Shuli became the focus of everyone's attention, just like the protagonist in the story rising up and starting her own legendary chapter.
“It’s over…” Ye Shuli raised the divine weapon and aimed it at the dying man in black robes.
Suddenly, a figure flashed by...
Standing in the crowd, Young Master Su looked at the radiant Ye Shuli, his eyes filled with no jealousy or resentment, but rather with relief and contentment.
He had once been infatuated with Ye Shuli's talent and beauty, but now, witnessing her brilliance firsthand, he realized that he and she were ultimately from two different worlds.
Ye Shuli needs a partner who can fight alongside her and share life and death, and Jiang Ye, that seemingly silly but actually affectionate young man, is her best match.
Young Master Su took a deep breath, a sincere smile appearing on his lips, silently wishing them well.
Those around him noticed Su Gongzi's transformation and cast admiring glances at him. The former "lovestruck young master" now displayed a demeanor that was truly remarkable.
“It’s over…” Ye Shuli raised the divine weapon again, preparing to deliver the final blow to the man in black robes.
The golden light emanating from the artifact became even more dazzling, and the powerful energy fluctuations caused the surrounding space to begin to distort.
Just then, Ye Shuli suddenly felt dizzy, and the divine weapon in her hand began to tremble, as if it was resisting something.
"What's going on?" Ye Shuli was startled and quickly calmed herself down. She tried to control the artifact, but found that it seemed to have its own consciousness and was no longer under her control.
"Lili!" Jiang Ye noticed Ye Shuli's unusual behavior and quickly ran to her side, asking with concern, "What's wrong?"
Ye Shuli shook her head, her face somewhat pale: "This artifact... seems a bit off."
The artifact trembled more and more violently, and its golden light began to flicker erratically, as if it might go out at any moment.
Suddenly, the artifact emitted a clear cry, and a golden light shot into the sky, forming a huge vortex in the air before quickly disappearing.
"Holy crap! What's going on?!" Jiang Ye stared in disbelief at the scene.
Ye Shuli was also stunned. She could feel the power in the artifact was leaking out, as if something was absorbing its energy.
"This artifact... still holds many secrets..." Ye Shuli murmured to herself.
Suddenly, Ye Shuli sensed a faint presence. She abruptly raised her head and looked into the distance. "Let's go!"
"Where to?" Jiang Ye asked, completely bewildered.
"An alchemist..." Ye Shuli didn't explain, and pulled Jiang Ye away.
Although Jiang Ye was completely confused, he still obediently followed Ye Shuli and ran.
They raced through dense jungles and over steep mountain peaks toward the alchemist's dwelling...
"Wait for me, Lili! Slow down..." Jiang Ye shouted breathlessly.
Ye Shuli kept walking, her eyes shining with determination.
She knew that new challenges awaited them...
They arrived at a secluded valley, filled with the rich aroma of medicinal herbs, where a simple thatched hut sat in the center of the valley...
Ye Shuli stopped in her tracks, her gaze fixed intently on the thatched hut…