Chapter 323: Dire Situation
Six Bodhi Seeds circled around Yang Qingxi and Yang Qingchan, a pair of stunning beauties, with over eight hundred scriptures floating within a radius of several zhang around them. From the outside, they were completely invisible.
This set of magic tools was seized from Wang Shu.
Yang Qingchan possessed powerful soul force; before being suppressed by the Heavenly Principle Hall, she was a dominant female ghost commander in the Nether Realm of the Dead. Her current physical body could barely withstand the power of the Fifth Heaven of Dao Seed Realm.
After wielding this set of magic tools, her combat power increased significantly, thus she was able to rescue Yang Qingxi from Sikong Jingyuan and Sikong Yanlun.
The two Yangs stood side by side, gazing into the depths of the swamp at the battlefield.
Both identical pretty faces showed expressions of disbelief.
“Sikong Yanlun actually lost an arm to him. With such strength, if this news returns to the Headquarters, no one will dare question his ranking as the Fourth Divine Son,” a subtle emotion arose in Yang Qingxi’s heart.
No matter how highly she regarded and admired Li Weiyi, she couldn’t believe that he, who had been crippled in Zu Tian, could catch up to this generation of Dragon Seed Dao Cultivation.
But in reality, Li Weiyi had never fallen behind, and in adversity, he continued to progress at an extremely rapid pace.
Yang Qingchan said, “I’m sure Yi Zhouxue’s palm strike just now has severely wounded him. If he has no other trump cards, he will surely die here today.”
“If he wanted to escape, Yi Zhouxue, Sikong Jingyuan, and Sikong Yanlun combined wouldn’t be able to stop him. Give him another year, and he will surely trample them all underfoot,” Yang Qingxi had an inexplicable confidence in Li Weiyi, always feeling that he couldn’t be suppressed unless one applied more than ten times the force.
He was more tenacious than anyone else, always full of fighting spirit.
This quality in Li Weiyi fascinated Yang Qingxi. But she also knew very well that nine months ago, when Li Weiyi had not responded to her two proposals, she should have been more clear-headed and rationally distanced herself.
Yang Qingchan said, “It’s a pity that the one named Li is not the type to abandon everything and escape alone. Yi Zhouxue, Sikong Jingyuan, and Sikong Yanlun are not fools either; they are all incredibly shrewd.”
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The distance between Li Weiyi and the five Phoenix Wing Moth Emperors was around seventy to eighty zhang.
Yi Zhouxue was in the same situation.
However, Yi Zhouxue was a Great True Disciple, and with his Dao Heart External Manifestation reaching a certain level, he could instantly unleash magic energy and attack intentions to cover the five little ones. Moreover, his speed was a notch faster than Li Weiyi’s.
Yi Zhouxue saw that the five strange insects had found a remarkable Thousand Year Elixir; that Earth Spirit Cub was at least three thousand years old.
He moved his feet, positioning himself as if ready to charge forward at any moment to seize the Thousand Year Elixir and capture the five strange insects.
In reality, his attention was always on Li Weiyi, using this to probe the importance of the five strange insects and the Thousand Year Elixir in Li Weiyi’s mind. If Li Weiyi showed any nervousness or panic, he would unhesitatingly charge towards the five strange insects.
Because he always understood one principle: killing Li Weiyi was the primary objective. Seizing treasures was merely the desired outcome.
Those who reversed these two things would not come to a good end.
If, due to seizing treasures, Li Weiyi was given an opportunity to escape back to the Headquarters.
Let alone Li Weiyi’s terrifying cultivation speed, in three to five years, he would surely be no match for him. Even passing the test of Hall Master An and Southern Venerable would be difficult.
As long as the person is dead, the right to interpret the situation rests with him.
Li Weiyi tried hard to heal his injuries, not daring to expose the slightest flaw, his mind racing.
For him, as long as he could bring the five Phoenix Wing Moth Emperors back to the Jade Boat, he could activate the Jade Boat to flee rapidly, ensuring that Yi Zhouxue and the two Sikong brothers couldn’t catch him.
But abandoning the five Phoenix Wing Moth Emperors and fleeing alone would mean he would lose them forever.
Great Phoenix and Er Feng would also become estranged from him.
The river of light underwater completely dimmed.
The dark red sea suddenly fell into an eerie silence.
The five Phoenix Wing Moth Emperors, holding the Earth Spirit Cubs, sensed that something was wrong, their ten small eyes darting around.
On the other side, Qi Xiao activated the Jade Boat, intending to rendezvous with Li Weiyi, but was intercepted by Sikong Jingyuan and Sikong Yanlun.
The two realized that this Jade Boat was extraordinary and would not give Li Weiyi a chance to return to the ship.
Qi Xiao saw that Tuo Ba Bu Tuo’s condition was very abnormal and could collapse at any moment, causing him great anxiety as he desperately sought a solution.
Sikong Jingyuan shouted, “Commander, how about we join forces? What’s on the ship is ours, and what’s under the ship is yours.”
“Haha, I was just thinking the same thing. It’s settled then!”
As Yi Zhouxue finished speaking, a smile appeared in his eyes, and he moved with great speed, charging towards the five Phoenix Wing Moth Emperors.
Li Weiyi’s voice rang out, “Brother Qi, activate the Jade Boat with all your might; they won’t be able to catch you. Upon returning to the Headquarters, tell Hall Master An and Southern Venerable everything that happened today. They will seek justice for me and make the enemies pay the price.”
Qi Xiao had already considered this strategy.
As long as he could lure away Sikong Jingyuan and Sikong Yanlun with this, Yi Zhouxue alone might not be able to keep Li Weiyi.
Therefore, as soon as Li Weiyi spoke, Qi Xiao did not hesitate at all, turned the bow of the boat to the stern, and steered the Jade Boat to flee into the distance.
However, Qi Xiao couldn’t bear to abandon Li Weiyi and didn’t truly use the Jade Boat’s flying power to escape. Instead, he sailed on the water, drawing the pursuit of the two Fifth Divine Sons.
Yi Zhouxue rejoiced when he saw Li Weiyi approaching and immediately released his Dao Heart External Manifestation. Instantly, cold air permeated the area for a mile, and the air became viscous, as if filled with mud.
He, however, was unaffected. Turning around, he moved at an even faster speed, weaving through the magic energy flow of his Dao Heart External Manifestation, and unleashed a punch.
His fist was bright and dazzling, its energy like blades slicing the face, creating an illusion of space being dented.
Li Weiyi, heavily wounded, dared not meet the attack head-on. He channeled his liquid magic power and used the Qing Xu Cicada Escape Step, his body turning into an afterimage, breaking free from the suppression of Yi Zhouxue’s Dao Heart External Manifestation, narrowly evading it.
A “boom” sound of a fist explosion echoed in his ears, showcasing the domineering strength of a Great True Disciple who could sweep aside all enemies.
“Well done, Young Son of Heaven, your Movement Technique Daoist Arts are Great Accomplishment! However, it’s only the First Layer of Great Accomplishment.”
A flicker of surprise flashed and disappeared in Yi Zhouxue’s eyes. He stomped his foot, executing his footwork, and unleashed his second punch.
Fist energy combined with the Dao Heart External Manifestation, and ice energy surged from all directions, transforming into flying snow that filled the sky.
The snowflakes instantly shredded Li Weiyi’s Protective Magic Energy and Body Protection Spiritual Light into fragments.
Li Weiyi had nowhere to dodge. His gaze sank, and he unleashed the Fusang Divine Tree Light Shadow and the Burning Karma Grinding Wheel. Flames surged, and all his power converged on the grinding mill, crashing into the fist energy with a roar.
“Boom!”
It was like two mountains colliding, and the water area exploded.
Li Weiyi retreated rapidly, his injuries in his chest and abdomen worsening, his internal organs burning with pain.
Unable to suppress it any longer, a mouthful of blood spurted from his mouth. Pulled by his magic energy, the blood stained the Blood Handprint Demonic Armor.
The soft armor quickly absorbed the blood, and the blood handprint pattern on his chest became a shade redder.
Yi Zhouxue was certain that Li Weiyi had only recently broken through to the Dao Seed Realm, but how could he have lasted so many moves against him?
Was it due to Mind Power, Daoist Arts, or the Demonic Armor?
If he couldn’t capture or kill Li Weiyi today, he would be restless afterward.
“Swish! Swish! Swish…”
Five Phoenix Wing Moth Emperors intercepted, preventing Yi Zhouxue from pursuing his advantage.
All five were at the Dao Seed Realm Second Heaven cultivation. Although their combat power was not yet comparable to a Martial Cultivator at the Dao Seed Realm Fourth Heaven, they were still comparable to the Peak of the Third Heaven. Moreover, their speed was extremely fast, and they were unaffected by the suppression of the Dao Heart External Manifestation.
The five of them, working together, unleashed a never-ending stream of Innate Dao Techniques, forcing Yi Zhouxue to respond with great effort.
“These Strange Insects are much stronger than they were nine months ago. Each one has advanced to the rank of Master. If they are allowed to grow further, won’t they truly be comparable to several Longevity Realm Giants in the future?”
Yi Zhouxue felt no less pressure than Li Weiyi.
A sword cry reached his ears, and he caught a glimpse of Li Weiyi swinging his sword at him. Yi Zhouxue opened his mouth, and a brilliant Magic Tool Long Sword shot out, transforming into a dazzling stream of light and striking Li Weiyi’s chest.
“Boom!”
On Li Weiyi’s body, a Blood Handprint larger than his body appeared, clashing head-on with Yi Zhouxue’s Magic Tool Long Sword.
Ten thousand streaks of Sword Qi were shot out by the Blood Handprint.
In Yi Zhouxue’s Zu Tian, Magic Energy erupted like rivers, lakes, and seas. With both fists striking out simultaneously, a dense barrage of fist shadows struck in all directions.
Li Weiyi and the five Phoenix Wing Moth Emperors retreated, then converged, fleeing at high speed.
Yi Zhouxue’s killing intent was strong. He retracted his Magic Tool Long Sword and pursued them.
Li Weiyi could feel the resistance from Yi Zhouxue’s Dao Heart External Manifestation, as if he were moving through a mud swamp. It was only thanks to the Blood Handprint Demonic Armor and the Qing Xu Cicada Escape Step Movement Technique that he wasn’t immediately caught.
The distance between the two grew shorter.
There was no possibility of escape unless he used the Evil Camel Bell or the Governor’s Official Robe.
A blast of icy wind blew towards him.
In the wind, Li Weiyi smelled a familiar fragrance and immediately suppressed the thought of using the Evil Camel Bell. He called out melodiously, “Qingxi, lend me a hand!”
From behind, Yi Zhouxue’s expression tensed as he scanned his surroundings.
He wasn’t afraid of Yang Qingxi hiding in the shadows, but he was afraid of the exposure of today’s events, which would have endless repercussions.
Yi Zhouxue slammed his palm against his armor. The armor’s soul light surged, and a giant soul beast with the body of a chicken’s head and a tiger’s torso, seven meters long, appeared beneath him. If Yang Qingxi truly showed herself, he would eliminate her as well.
Yang Qingxi’s voice echoed faintly, “When you encounter danger, call Qingxi. When the danger passes, call for Young Lady Yang. When you turn your back and disown me, then call me by my full name.”
“Yang Qingxi, since you’ve shown yourself, you must have the intention to act. How about we split the spoils fifty-fifty?” Li Weiyi urged, feeling that this Elder Sister Yang had become somewhat sentimental.
Yang Qingxi and Yang Qingchan appeared simultaneously, standing on the water’s surface.
The former held twin swords.
The latter controlled six Bodhi Seeds, which revolved around her, and over eight hundred scriptures appeared in the space.
Yang Qingxi sneered, “Why do you think I’m here to help you? The benefits of joining forces with them to kill you are much greater.”
Sikong Yanlun abandoned his pursuit of the Jade Boat and went to help Yi Zhouxue intercept Li Weiyi, saying, “Haha, well said, Qingxi. Let’s strike together and eliminate this human. You can pick first from his treasures then.”
“Fine! Since Young Lady Yang is so heartless, I can only accept my fate. Then let’s fight. I want to see if you people can stop me.”
Li Weiyi’s eyes were resolute. He had never truly placed his hope in Yang Qingxi, knowing that they were merely using each other.
They had shared experiences of life and death, but not the camaraderie that comes with it.
Li Weiyi let out a roar and made contact with Sikong Yanlun, who was blocking his path. He swung his sword, and bright sword qi tore through his Dao Heart External Manifestation.
“Boom!”
Sikong Yanlun sneered, raised his single arm, mobilized the power of a hundred Ghost Generals, and unleashed a Ghost Fire Palm Seal.
The palm print, like a five-fingered copper wall and iron barrier, shattered Li Weiyi’s Sword Momentum and Mind Force Attack.
Empowered by the strength of a hundred ghosts, Sikong Yanlun was confident he could contend with a Martial Cultivator at the Fifth Heavenly Layer.
However, despite having an absolute advantage in combat power, Sikong Yanlun still didn’t risk a head-on fight with Li Weiyi. After unleashing his palm strike, he retreated rapidly. As long as he could contain and delay Li Weiyi until Yi Zhouxue caught up, the two of them could easily kill him together.
