txolops Chapter 43 On the Brink of Despair
Chapter 43 On the Brink of Despair
"Just as I thought."
"These two are hiding something."
The two Zheng family cultivators were not surprised at all.
The last message the swordsman sent before his death that day was that he was chasing after Chu Ji and his companion.
Afterwards, the sword cultivator disappeared without a trace, but the two of them survived to this day. Ji Yun's injuries have healed, while Chu Qinghe is completely unharmed.
It can be deduced with a little speculation.
These two must possess some kind of trump card, enough to defeat a cultivator at the third level of Qi Refining with ease.
"Do not underestimate your enemy."
"Maintain distance while consuming."
The two Zheng family cultivators were very vigilant and once again cast spells to attack Ji Yun.
How vast and boundless is the night sea!
Any cultivator could potentially find an opportunity that fell from the upper levels.
As long as you have enough luck.
You can pick up anything.
The Night Sea is never short of such legends. Some people with extraordinary luck can even find relics of the Golden Elixir and ascend to the heavens in one step.
But now no one knows about it.
What extraordinary encounters do Ji Yun and Chu Qinghe possess?
Even the elders of the Zheng family, who were at the fourth level of Qi Refining, did not dare to act rashly, so they let the two of them test the waters first.
So Ji Yun guessed wrong.
The fact that this Qi Refining Level 4 cultivator from the Zheng family was hiding in the dark night sky above the sea was not because he was afraid of the old cultivator from the Zhao family.
They've known all about the Zhao family's trump cards for years, having fought against them for so long.
On the contrary, people like Ji Yun and Chu Qinghe, who came from humble backgrounds but had extraordinary encounters, were more frightening than the Zhao family itself.
So what he was actually wary of was Ji Yun himself.
He feared that Ji Yun might slap his storage bag and casually pull out some strange object, thus ending his century of arduous cultivation on the second level of the Night Sea.
But these two must be killed.
This feud has already been formed, and if we allow the two of them to grow up unchecked, it could lead to a great disaster in the future!
boom!
A series of spells attacked.
Ji Yun blocked the attack with his spirit pendant and simultaneously took out spirit stones from his storage bag to replenish his spiritual energy.
He was completely unaware of it.
The mere tap on the storage bag startled the three cultivators, who instinctively took several steps back.
Even the elders of the Zheng family above took out their flying artifacts, ready to retreat at any moment.
"Get ready to leave."
"Use this flying sword."
Ji Yun then took out two superior-grade longswords from his storage bag and handed one of them to Chu Qinghe.
"Um."
Chu Qinghe took the longsword and poured spiritual energy into it, and the longsword did not resist at all, allowing her to use it freely.
The situation is now clear.
The other party was targeting the two of them.
Once they leave, if the other side chases after them, the others in the mine can escape unscathed.
"Walk!"
Ji Yun took off on his sword.
Chu Qinghe quickly followed.
The two headed west towards the night sea.
"Take it slow."
"Be very careful."
The two members of the Zheng family followed from a distance, but dared not get too close, continuing to cast spells from afar to wear down the enemy.
Ji Yun was ultimately only at the second level of Qi Refining.
Once his spiritual energy is exhausted, even if he has the means, he will be unable to use them and will eventually have no choice but to surrender.
"You go first."
"I'll cover your retreat."
Chu Qinghe also saw the danger involved and knew that such consumption was unsustainable, so she frowned slightly and said firmly.
At least she understands.
It was indeed Ji Yun who intervened on the previous two occasions, saving her life on both occasions.
Last time there was only one Qi Refining Level 3 pursuer, but now there are two.
She's nothing but a burden.
It would be better to sacrifice myself to buy some time for Ji Yun, which would also be a way of repaying him for his life.
"No need."
"Let's stay here."
Ji Yun simultaneously controlled two flying swords, forcibly bringing Chu Qinghe down onto a pile of rubble.
This place is still within the Zhao family's mine area, but it is quite far from the Zhao family members.
The Foundation Establishment Corpse Puppet is about to arrive.
He planned to put on a show first to get rid of the suspicions surrounding him; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to live in peace if he was constantly being watched.
At the very least, the claim of "having a miraculous encounter" must be thoroughly dispelled.
"Do not act rashly."
"This kid might have to fight to the death."
Seeing this, the two Zheng family cultivators became even more cautious and remained suspended in mid-air.
"That's quite vigilant."
Ji Yun looked up at the two of them.
Having lived three lifetimes, he could see clearly now, even if he hadn't noticed before, that their actions stemmed from their fear that he had hidden trump cards.
Then I'll show it to you.
This will save you from making wild guesses.
Then, a flash of inspiration struck him, and he took out a round white jade tablet, which was crystal clear and transparent, faintly reflecting spiritual light.
This item was modified from a second-tier low-grade small mirror, and its appearance has been completely changed.
He once searched the soul of a sword cultivator and learned that the sword cultivator had shown the small mirror to a weapon refiner, but the weapon refiner couldn't even understand the principle, let alone know its function.
Therefore, Ji Yun can use it with peace of mind.
Even if a swordsman were to identify it, he wouldn't recognize that this item came from his small mirror.
"A low-grade second-tier magic artifact? Could this be the item that caused Zheng Kuixi's death?"
"Kui Xi is usually arrogant and haughty. If caught off guard, he could indeed be ambushed by this thing."
The two cultivators at the third level of Qi Refining exchanged a glance, each with their own guesses.
But I was also somewhat disappointed.
Although second-tier low-grade magic artifacts are precious, they are not considered essential items for the family, nor are they extremely rare.
"Continue to probe."
"It might be more than that."
The Zheng family elder, suspended in mid-air, sent a message.
"Yes."
The two had no choice but to continue their attack, unleashing their magic at Ji Yun once more.
Ji Yun made a hand seal to activate the white jade tablet, causing it to fly into the air. With the aid of his divine sense, he accurately received the opponent's spell.
However, it was not returned to its original owner, but instead stored inside a white jade tablet.
It is only used as a protective amulet.
When receiving spells, the white jade tablet does not require the consumption of spiritual energy. Although it is also a second-tier low-grade item, it requires less effort than the soul-summoning banner.
"what?"
"This thing is truly mysterious."
The two members of the Zheng family continued to perform hand seals and spells, but after several attempts, the white jade tablet received their spells.
The two then changed their tactics, each taking out a first-grade high-level magic weapon—a flying sword and an iron staff—and attacking Ji Yun.
Unable to withstand the attacks of magical artifacts, Ji Yun had no choice but to activate a high-grade protective magical artifact to resist the onslaught.
bump!
A loud bang.
The protective jade pendant developed a crack.
Blood trickled from the corner of Ji Yun's mouth.
It wasn't all an act; with his Qi Refining Level 2 cultivation, he would indeed suffer some injuries from directly confronting a high-grade magic weapon.
"Li Yun, things are hopeless. I'll buy you a little time. You should leave now."
"With this sword in hand, I can at least hold them off for a few breaths."
Chu Qinghe's heart tightened. Gripping the first-grade high-quality longsword given to her by Ji Yun, she immediately stepped forward and resolutely stood in front of Ji Yun.
hum.
The opponent's flying sword came again.
He chopped down at them.
Chu Qinghe held her sword horizontally to block the fatal blow for Ji Yun.
clang!
The two swords clashed.
Chu Qinghe felt a tremendous force coming from the sword, and her slender figure was shaken and staggered backward, flying two zhang.
next second.
The iron staff slashed down from mid-air, heading straight for Chu Qinghe's brow.
"court death!"
Upon seeing this, Ji Yun's eyes widened in fury, his expression contorted with rage. He threw out his protective jade pendant, which manifested spiritual light to shield Chu Qinghe.
Another loud bang was heard.
The jade pendant was almost shattered.
Chu Qinghe was knocked to the ground by the flying sword, and her internal organs were shaken. Crimson blood also spilled from the corner of her lips, and her chest heaved violently as she struggled to get up.
But she was already seriously injured.
For a moment, I was unable to sit up.
The two members of the Zheng family understood this clearly, and they managed to protect Chu Qinghe, but Ji Yun himself no longer had any weapons to defend himself.
The two immediately pressed their advantage, using their magical artifacts to strike Ji Yun.
Wow!
Ji Yun used his sword to block the iron staff, while simultaneously making a hand seal to retreat, attempting to dodge the flying sword.
puff!
With a muffled thud and a flash of blood, Ji Yun was unable to dodge in time, and his left leg was pierced by the flying sword.
"Li Yun!"
Chu Qinghe's white clothes were stained with blood, her black hair was disheveled, and she slumped to the ground, biting her lower lip tightly, her clear eyes filled with hatred.
He hated the Zheng family, and he also hated himself.
If it weren't for her low cultivation level, which dragged Ji Yun down, with Ji Yun's many skills, how could he have died here!
"You should leave quickly."
Ji Yun's face turned pale. Ignoring the wound on his thigh, he took out the white jade tablet again and activated the magic within by making hand seals.
"They risked their lives."
"Let's retreat!"
Upon seeing this, the two members of the Zheng family immediately retreated.
Wow.
Seven or eight spells surged from the white jade tablet, heading straight for the two members of the Zheng family.
"So that's how it is."
"This thing is truly mysterious!"
The two members of the Zheng family immediately recognized that these spells were the ones they had cast earlier.
At this moment, they remained completely intact, carrying their own spiritual energy as they swirled back.
However, the two sides were far apart, and although they had many spells and their power was terrifying, they lacked spirituality and were all blocked by the two with their magical artifacts.
Taking this opportunity
Ji Yun staggered towards Chu Qinghe, and amidst her resistance and struggle, he forcibly hoisted her onto his shoulder and fled the place on his sword.