It was only after the incident of the attempted abduction that Yan Chu came to know of Yu Ci's identity. Her understanding of him was still shallow, and she couldn't grasp his temperament. At this moment, she found herself at a disadvantage, her words tinged with a sense of resigned acceptance.
Yu Ci, from his lofty position, calmly asked, "You were the one who rescued Lake Sea Wanderer that day, weren't you? I want to know, what's the story with the God Slaying Sting? And how did you use the Hundred Spirits Transforming Radiance Veil?"
The Hundred Spirits Transforming Radiance Veil? Yan Chu was somewhat surprised. Yu Ci's mention of this extraordinary magical instrument was indeed significant. However, compared to the Mysterious Nimbus Guide and the consequent Underworld Secret Mansion it led to, its value was incomparable. From his questions, she surmised that Yu Ci must have been eavesdropping on her conversation with Fu Long, hence there was no question of ignorance. How could he not discern the importance?
Perhaps he was taking a gradual approach.
Yan Chu, being intelligent, knew that she couldn't hesitate at this moment and immediately replied:
"To enlighten you, the God Slaying Sting I used was obtained from the Hundred Spirits Transforming Radiance Veil. The veil has the power to annihilate a hundred kinds of creatures, to gather their resentment, and through the veil as a medium, transform it into the God Slaying Sting. It was woven onto the veil by an ancient master using a secret method, and after four layers were refined using the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Sha method, it could manifest."
She was very cooperative and quickly recited the related mystical incantations. She also answered several related questions asked by Yu Ci to assure him of its authenticity.
As she spoke, she saw Yu Ci's intense gaze, as piercing and burning as if it were physically on her. She had seen such looks before and couldn't help but think:
"So, he is just like the rest."
A sense of relief washed over her. In Yan Chu's view, while Yu Ci might have impressive strategies and schemes and could distinguish priorities, he was not invincible as long as he had interest in her body. Human greed is infinite, and taking a mile when given an inch is human nature. Her opportunity lay within this.
Despite being sealed and lacking even the strength to stand, Yan Chu ingeniously tilted her face slightly when speaking, making her breath heavier, adding a slight nasal tone, and appearing resigned and fearful of her uncertain fate. This was in line with her current situation, making it believable and capable of arousing the dominant male's desire to control such a delicate beauty, to hold her life and death in his hands. Who could resist such temptation?
She felt Yu Ci's gaze burn even hotter.
However, at this moment, the clouds and mist in the distant canyon split, and Fu Long returned with a roar, manipulating artifacts.
Even though they were miles apart, the area was already filled with the turbulence of true Sha energy. The Ten Evil Transformations Technique was fully operational, this time transforming into a bird of prey, vaguely resembling a large eagle, beating its wings against the clouds, furiously flapping through the mist, and coming with a thunderous momentum.
Fu Long was clearly incensed, his heart filled with anxiety. He could not afford to let the news of the Mysterious Nimbus Guide leak out. Regardless of who the intruder was, he was prepared to act first, intending to silence them by any means necessary.
Seeing his aggressive demeanor, Yan Chu cried out in a desperate voice:
"Immortal Yu!"
Her words were filled with pleading, as if she was pinning all her hopes on him. There was no need for pretense now, as the female cultivator's body trembled slightly. In her heart, she silently prayed: "Oh, Infinity Dharma Mother, please let these two engage in battle. My life rests on this!"
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Perhaps the deity she worshipped heard her prayers. At her side, Yu Ci did not retreat. Instead, he tightly gripped his sword, his fierce battle intent facing the roaring True Sha, like surging tides, one wave higher than the next.
Facing a Golden Elixir cultivator with his Nature-Connecting Realm, Yu Ci seemed to be acting recklessly. However, in reality, he was calm. The restlessness in his heart did not cloud his judgement but instead fueled his courage, magnifying the thoughts buried deep within his heart, pushing him forward and allowing him to understand his true desires:
"The nature of the God Slaying Sting is greatly beneficial to me. I must learn it at all costs! The Hundred Spirits Transforming Radiance Veil that Fu Long took, now is the perfect time to take it back.
"The Underworld Secret Mansion involved with the Mysterious Nimbus Guide seems to be an extremely important place. Its value is immeasurable. How could I let it slip away?
"Haven't I been tirelessly honing my sword skills these past few months, all for the purpose of disregarding the difference in our ranks and defeating a stronger opponent? Isn't this the perfect opportunity?"
With all these thoughts converging, the confusion faded away, leaving only one pure thought dominating everything:
"I will fight with this Fu Long!"
As the thought formed, his sword responded. The "Hope Light" sword partially unsheathed, its ringing sound resonating.
This sword was given to him by the Thousands Spirits Sect when he left Cliff City. It was not a famous immortal sword or divine weapon but merely a substitute for the evaporated Pure Yang Talisman Sword, serving as his means of self-defense. He didn't care what kind of sword it was; as long as he held the hilt, his sword skills, honed through years of life-and-death situations, would give him the strongest confidence and the most resolute will.
Fu Long had already closed the distance to within two miles. The True Sha energy reached this place, the piercing screams in the air were deafening. The Transformative Ferocious Kill charged forward, its energy wave surging, sharp as a blade, cleaving the surrounding air into shattered pieces.
Yet Yu Ci was no longer there. When he reappeared, he was already thirty feet away.
"Earth Escape?" Fu Long, observing from the void, sneered, "Foolish child, courting death!"
In the blink of an eye, the mountain's True Sha surged to a higher level, causing the surrounding Primordial Qi to fall into chaotic turmoil. Under such circumstances, without a Golden Elixir or higher Cultivation Level, anyone attempting to perform Earth Escape would most likely meet their end—nine out of ten would perish!
Still unsatisfied, he set his mind in motion once again, and with a single turn of the Morphing Hawk Sha, its wings flapped, stirring up a fierce windstorm. Amidst this chaotic atmosphere, the True Sha Gathering transformed, its roars merging with the wind, forming an indistinct figure. Yet, the massive tiger shape remained awe-inspiring and majestic, its mightiness chilling to the core.
The dual Sha energy burst forth, causing the atmosphere to groan in response. Yu Ci grunted as well, his skin and flesh torn apart by the swirling vortex of real Sha energy, blood splattering.
The "Ten Evil Transformations Technique" was indeed a unique method, its highest realm being the "Ten Evils Unleashed, Skimming the Clouds and Touching the Sun" grand divine ability. However, this was far beyond Fu Long's reach, most likely unattainable in his lifetime.
In his prime, he could barely manage to release four Sha energies simultaneously, forming the Four Immortal Beast Kill Formation, which earned him a certain reputation in the Northern lands. However, after being severely injured by Da Fang Yu Shi, his Cultivation Level was damaged. Now, he could only summon two Sha energies, making any killing formation impossible. But, dealing with a Nature-Connecting Cultivator was still within his grasp, wasn't it?
However, Yu Ci seemed to have a different opinion:
What a great opportunity, indeed a great opportunity!
After resisting Fu Long's Transformative Ferocious Kill for a while, Yu Ci pushed the Light Extinguishing Escape Method to its limit, continuously shifting and dodging in the vortex of real Sha energy. Blood splattered everywhere, a sight of utter disarray, but he became increasingly confident.
He was certain: even if the God Slaying Sting was of poor quality, being hit twice in a row had significantly weakened Fu Long. Furthermore, his mind was clouded by the Mysterious Nimbus Guide, reducing his cognitive abilities. If he could still display sixty percent of his abilities, it would be impressive.
Correspondingly, he was also certain: ever since he had practiced his sword skills around the Mountain Moving Cloud Boat Dock, he had made considerable progress. His journey to the Sky Rift Valley had improved his Cultivation Level, providing him with numerous insights. After several accumulations, he was undoubtedly at his peak.
Comparing the two, there was only a large gap in their realms.
This was the real value of his sword skills!
As the Sculpted Fiend dove and the Tiger Sha pounced, the swirling True Sha tore through the air like flying blades. Yu Ci was forced to the edge of the mountain, barely able to maintain his balance in front of the vortex of real Sha energy. With a roar, he leaped out, hanging in mid-air!
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