Chapter 139: Chapter 138: Desperate Situation!
In the next moment, a strange array appeared. Four beast shadows suddenly howled toward the sky, each with a white flame burning within them. They emitted a strange light that connected with each other, forming a massive flame seal of hundreds of feet in size, aiming to suppress Yun Yi.
At that moment, a terrifying high temperature emerged, and the energy between heaven and earth dispersed. Suddenly, the already unstable space shattered, creating massive space cracks in the sky.
Yun Yi looked up at the four-spirit seal coming down. In his black hole-like pupils, a serious fluctuation appeared. "This, Jiang Yun is really going all out!"
"Different flame?!"
"Hmph—"
"Void Divine Finger!"
With a low shout, Yun Yi bent his two fingers, pouring pitch-black Dou Qi into his fingertips, causing them to turn dark and profound. As his fingers trembled, the surrounding space was ripped apart.
"Swish!"
A thick beam of black light shot out from his fingers. As it swept through the sky, it tore open a massive rift, releasing an extremely terrifying destructive force.
"Boom—"
The two terrifying attacks collided, the deafening explosion causing eardrums to ache. Following the impact, an indescribable storm of force raged wildly.
Both were forced back, but in the next second, they clashed again violently.
Terrifying energy fluctuations spread out. Yun Yi wielded a pitch-black flame halberd, exuding intimidating might, attacking Jiang Yun fiercely.
Meanwhile, Jiang Yun continuously unleashed exquisite Dou techniques and arrays to counter Yun Yi's wild attacks, resulting in an evenly matched battle.
"Who exactly is this Jiang Yun to be able to contend with the Young Palace Master at the same level?" Qiu Long asked seriously, feeling the energy fluctuations from the fight.
You ask me, who should I ask?
Facing Qiu Long's confusion, Qin Tian and Qing Hai exchanged a glance, thinking irritably.
"Don't forget, that girl is from the Taixu Ancient Dragon race. Even if he's not the disciple of Sage Shennong, the Taixu Ancient Dragon alone is not to be trifled with. Those individuals are like hot potatoes; let's not interfere and leave it to the Young Palace Master," Qing Hai pondered.
"Right, completing the Young Palace Master's task is more important!"
The three nodded, leading a large number of guardians and minions from the Soul Hall toward the people of Yun Lan Mountain and the Jia Ma Holy City.
Immediately, a black fog covered the sky and sun, engulfing the battlefield.
"Jie Jie Jie... Yao Chen, where do you think you can run today?"
From within the dark fog, the clanging sound of chains was heard, and pairs of scarlet eyes looked at everyone like predators eyeing their prey.
"Trouble!" Yao Chen said grimly, his face dark enough to drip water.
"Bloodbath the Jia Ma Empire!"
Qin Tian and the other two, their eyes filled with sinister intent, glared at the people on Yun Lan Mountain and sneered. With a wave of his hand, he ordered fiercely.
"Yes!"
Following the command, numerous guardians and emissaries from the Soul Hall roared in unison, releasing powerful Dou Qi. With a series of clinking sounds, black chains shot out massively toward the people of the Jia Ma Empire.
"Kill!"
Deafening shouts of murder echoed in the heavens and earth, quickly turning the battlefield into a place filled with murderous intent.
Clang!
Familiar tactics, a black chain suddenly shot out from the fog like a snake, attacking Yao Chen.
The shrill sound of the air being torn apart caused one's scalp to tingle.
Yao Chen's pupils contracted, attaching himself to Xiao Yan's body.
Soul Hall members had a strange suppression over soul power. Fighting them required other forces or tools. In the past, he managed to escape using the Bone Chilling Flame.
Now, with the Bone Chilling Flame taken by Yun Yi, he could only rely on Xiao Yan's Ten Thousand Beast Flame.
Under Yao Chen's control, the Ten Thousand Beast Flame surged, grabbing the Heavy Xuan Ruler and slashing fiercely towards the chains.
Clang!
A loud sound like a heavy bell exploded, forcing both the chains and Yao Chen to retreat.
"Are you humans or ghosts?"
"Run, the Jia Ma Empire is finished!"
"They're surrounding Yun Lan Sect and Jia Ma Holy City, we're trapped!"
At this time, Yun Shan, Jia Xingtian, and other strong members of Yun Lan Sect and the Jia Ma Empire looked at the overwhelming Soul Hall members in despair.
"Poof—"
Xiao Yan spurted out fresh blood. To fend off the Dou Zun's attack, Yao Chen had to mobilize stronger power, without holding back at all.
However, with Xiao Yan's mere Dou Shi body, such power was clearly unsustainable.
"Jie Jie Jie, Yao Chen, how often can your disciple's body endure this?" Qin Tian sneered, his eyes turning cold. His next words struck a nerve in Yao Chen, "What a heartless master you are, no wonder Han Feng betrayed you back then!"
Hearing this, Yao Chen's eyes turned red, his expression dark, and he flew out of Xiao Yan's body. Looking at the weakened Xiao Yan, he said desolately, "Little one, although I can only accompany you this far, I'm proud of you as your master!"
"Teacher…" Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's body trembled violently, biting his lips hard. His eyes were red as he looked at Yao Chen.
Yao Chen looked at Xiao Yan, who was kneeling and weakened, with a gentle smile. A mysterious light shot from his forehead, crossing the space at lightning speed, entering Xiao Yan's forehead.
With the light entering his forehead, Yao Chen's body became more illusory.
As the light entered, a gentle and elderly voice suddenly echoed in Xiao Yan's mind.
"Though this journey was short, it was unforgettable. In the future, you'll have to rely on yourself without your teacher by your side. Get ready, run with all your might!"
"Finished with your last words?" Qin Tian said with interest, looking at Yao Chen as if he was about to face death. "Do you think a mere soul state can stop the three of us?"
"Jie Jie Jie—"
With that, Qin Tian, Qiu Long, and Qing Hai exchanged a glance and burst into mocking laughter.
"Before falling, I reached the peak of the spiritual realm. Through life and death experiences, I have glimpsed the mysteries of the heavenly realm. Today, let's test the power of the heavenly realm with you Soul Hall members!"
Yao Chen's voice was calm as he looked at the laughing trio. However, an aura like divine might emanated from him, causing their faces to immediately turn grave.
"Heavenly realm!"
Qing Hai cried out in surprise. Aside from alchemists, the Soul Hall members were the most knowledgeable about souls and knew the terror of the heavenly realm.
"Don't give him a chance, strike quickly!"
As the voice fell, the pervasive black fog in the heavens and earth surged into massive black energy waves, releasing a chilling aura from the trio.
"Tripod of the Rivers and Mountains!"
With a roar from the empowered Yao Chen, the energy between heaven and earth became violent, quickly forming a transparent, three-legged, two-eared giant tripod.
The tripod expanded rapidly as if intending to encompass the entire sky, enveloping the Soul Hall members with terrifying pressure.
The attacking guardians of the Soul Hall looked up at the overwhelming tripod, fear flashing in their eyes.
"Heavenly-class Dou Skill!"
Looking at the giant tripod, Qin Tian and the other two were dumbfounded, their eyes widening in shock.
"Star Fragment Slash!"
"Hundred Souls Locking Python!"
"Soul Crushing Claw!"
Exchanging a glance, the trio unleashed their strongest attacks, instantly turning into lightning bolts heading toward the giant tripod.
"Boom—"
Contrary to everyone's expectation, the deadly clash did not lead to a fierce explosion. The trio's attacks disappeared into a 'black hole'-like void without causing any ripples or even slowing the tripod's descent.
"How is this possible?"
Seeing this, the trio gasped in astonishment, their eyes filled with disbelief.
Yao Chen, controlling the tripod, sneered. At the cost of burning his soul, he barely reached the heavenly realm and used a heavenly-class Dou Skill, which was not to be blocked by the likes of them.
"Damn it!"
As they recovered, the trio hurriedly retreated, but the tripod emitted a strange sealing force, slowing their movements, and the tripod rapidly descended.
The fear of death climbed into their hearts!
"Young Palace Master! Save us!"
Three desperate cries echoed through the sky.
Hearing the calls, the Soul Hall members within the Dou Skill's range also yelled.
Hearing their shrieks, Yao Chen hesitated, his eyes flashing with fierceness as he quickly performed seals, causing the tripod to fall faster.
"Boom—"
A loud noise, and Yun Yi's figure appeared above them. His white robe was stained with blood, but he stood like a pillar holding the sky, with just one hand supporting the falling tripod.
At this moment, to the Soul Hall members, their Young Palace Master was like a deity. His hand seemed to possess the power to support the heavens!
"Young Palace Master"
"Young Palace Master is invincible"
The surviving Soul Hall members shouted excitedly, looking at Yun Yi.
"Looks like you pulled it off!" Jiang Yun, also stained in black blood, looked at Yun Yi with a strange expression, muttering.
"Jiang Yun Brother(Jiang Yun), are you alright!" Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin rushed over, concerned about his wounds.
Xiao Yi Xian frantically took out several bottles from her storage ring, offering pills to Jiang Yun.
"I'm fine, just some light injuries. The pills will heal me in no time!" Jiang Yun smiled gently after taking the pills offered by Xiao Yi Xian.
"That Yun Yi is strong to injure Jiang Yun Brother, wait till I am stronger, I'll take revenge for you!" Qing Lin looked at Yun Yi's figure indignantly.
"Then you must work hard, that guy isn't easy to deal with!" Jiang Yun patted Qing Lin's head, speaking gently. He then glanced at Zi Yan, who was hitting the Devious Sky Corpse enthusiastically.
The Devious Sky Corpse's defense could withstand a nine-star Dou Zun, but its attack only matched a one-star Dou Zun, making it an excellent training target for Zi Yan.
Encountering such a handy practice opponent, Zi Yan was extremely excited.
But who knows if she would still be laughing in a while.
Jiang Yun thought with schadenfreude.
"Devouring Black Hole!"
Yun Yi's cold gaze at Yao Chen caused the latter to shiver, reminiscent of the night his Bone Chilling Flame was extracted.
As Yun Yi's calm voice sounded, black flames rose from his palm, forming a spinning black ring, slowly eroding the tripod.
In just a few breaths, the tripod was completely devoured.
"Ugh!" With the Dou Skill consumed, Yao Chen's power declined, and his state became extremely unstable.
"Teacher!" Xiao Yan rushed over, looking at Yao Chen with tearful eyes.
"What are you still doing here?" Yao Chen questioned furiously, glaring at Xiao Yan.
"Leaving you behind to escape alone, I can't do that. If we must die, then so be it!" Xiao Yan's eyes were firm.
"Silly child, heaven has not forsaken me; I did not choose wrong this time!" Yao Chen smiled softly at the maturing Xiao Yan.
Determined that he must ensure Xiao Yan's safe escape.
Feeling his filled Dou Qi, Yun Yi looked at the exhausted Yao Chen and the desperate crowd, coldly speaking.
"Kill!"
"Jie Jie Jie"
The surviving Soul Hall members laughed, erupting with chilling killing intent.
"Yao Chen, die!"
With a hateful look, Qin Tian unleashed a black energy hand toward the crowd.
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