novelraw Chapter 139 - 138: Prayer Witchcraft: An Omen from Divine Communication (Part 2)
Chapter 139 - 138: Prayer Witchcraft: An Omen from Divine Communication (Part 2)
"Quick! Follow them!"
Around the coffee shop, the crowd of onlookers snapped back to their senses as they watched Zhu Zi’Er and Elena chase each other away at incredible speed. Their eyes lit up one by one.
The things the two women had just done were straight out of a fantasy novel. Many among the onlookers were media professionals who knew exactly how much traffic they could get if they captured this story.
Instantly, everyone scrambled to start their vehicles and chased after the two in the direction they had left.
Meanwhile.
An oversized SUV was driving down the street. Its imposing and massive frame was quite conspicuous, even amidst the bustling traffic of Modu.
At that moment, Zhou Baiwei was driving in a certain direction according to Yi Beidou’s instructions.
"Hm?"
Yi Beidou’s expression suddenly shifted slightly. He looked toward a certain spot to the west, a feeling rising in his heart.
’Two auras are rapidly approaching my position.’
’One of them is quite familiar.’
’Zhu Zi’Er of Miaojiang.’
’Looks like she’s coming for me specifically?’
’The other aura is very unique. It connects to the unseen Void and exudes a thick, bloody stench.’
’This might be interesting.’
"Turn around. Head west," Yi Beidou said to Zhou Baiwei.
Zhou Baiwei acknowledged with a sound and skillfully executed a slick U-turn with the massive SUV, then floored the gas and sped away.
SWOOSH! SWOOSH!
Zhu Zi’Er and Elena’s figures raced through the streets at extreme speed. Such a blatant display in broad daylight drew gasps of astonishment from passersby.
At that speed, they could have entered a hundred-meter dash and broken the world record.
Then, many of the passersby noticed that after the two women ran past like the wind, a clamoring procession of vehicles and people followed behind them.
Some people with nothing better to do felt their gossiping souls ignite upon seeing the situation and joined the chase.
Nothing can stop the passion of the Donghua People for watching a spectacle.
And so, the procession behind the two women grew longer and longer. The agents from the Special Security Bureau wanted to stop it, but with everyone moving so fast, they were willing but unable.
Suddenly, Zhu Zi’Er saw an oversized SUV appear on the road ahead, and her eyes instantly lit up.
SCREECH!!
The SUV pulled over to the side of the road, and Yi Beidou and his group stepped out.
"Good friend, I need help!" Zhu Zi’Er shouted.
In that instant, Yi Beidou’s gaze fell upon Elena, who was chasing her.
’Completely crimson, her blood surging, connected to some unknown magnetic field in the great unseen.’
Seeing her with his own eyes, Yi Beidou instantly understood what kind of Dharma Gate she was using.
’Prayer Witchcraft.’
Now that he was studying the Heaven and Earth True Qi, he had long since discovered some of the world’s mysteries.
Certain magnetic fields are immense, self-contained systems. They are practically ubiquitous and constantly affect the human body.
For people with slightly special constitutions, the influence of these magnetic fields is even greater, reaching incredible levels.
The ancients believed these unseen existences were "Deities." Many legends originated from this, and they actually have a certain scientific basis.
For example, in some Western legends, werewolves transform on the night of the full moon, becoming savage and bloodthirsty. Vampires are also rumored to grow more frenzied on the full moon.
In reality, this is caused by the effect of the Moon’s magnetic field on living organisms. The tidal forces between the Earth and the Moon not only affect rivers and oceans but also the flow of fluids within the human body.
On the night of a full moon, the magnetic field surges, causing the Qi and blood in certain susceptible individuals to run rampant. They naturally become bloodthirsty and ferocious, giving rise to all sorts of legends.
The magnetic field generated by the moon is one such "Deity."
’The descriptions of the ancients have an ineffable quality.’
If someone could use this magnetic field to harmonize with their own body, they could produce unexpected effects.
In fact, Yi Beidou’s Celestial Slaughter Seven Stars works by borrowing the magnetic field of the Beidou Seven Stars to strengthen himself, which is a similar principle.
The only difference is that his Celestial Slaughter Seven Stars is guided by the person, whereas this Prayer Witchcraft is guided by the "God."
One undertakes Cultivation with a pious heart, arranges various rituals, and actively transforms their body and spirit just to get closer to the "God." However, while borrowing the power of a "God" is formidable, one is also influenced by the "God’s" will.
In a way, this is a shortcut, and it naturally comes with a price.
The woman before him was in a similar state, one that could not be easily dispelled.
’It’s easy to invite a god, but hard to send one away.’
"A crooked path," Yi Beidou said lightly as he stepped forward.
Celestial Slaughter Seven Stars!
BOOM!!
The surroundings seemed to dim in an instant as the first star of the Beidou constellation shone in the Sky.
The second step! The third step! The fourth step! The fifth step!!
After five steps, the daylight in the eyes of the crowd had dimmed to dusk. Yi Beidou’s body expanded, his hair stood on end, and Fiery Demonic Flames surged around him.
SWISH!!
His figure shot out like a cannonball, bypassing Zhu Zi’Er and appearing before Elena.
Elena’s crimson pupils constricted slightly. As if sensing an immense threat, the blood in her body surged, pushing her power to its limit. A faint, visible layer of bloody light even began to swirl around her.
"Get out of my way!" she shrieked, her five fingers like daggers as she suddenly thrust them at Yi Beidou’s chest, as if trying to tear out his heart.
However, Yi Beidou was faster. A palm as large as a cattail fan had already magnified rapidly in her vision, seemingly blotting out all light.
The Evil Qi surged, and the Demon Flame rose like a tide.
"Quick! They’ve stopped! They’re right up ahead!"
Just then, the first batch of pursuers arrived on the scene in their cars and saw Elena’s figure.
Then, they witnessed an utterly shocking scene.
A tall man, shrouded in a Blue-White Demon Flame like a Celestial Demon descending upon the world, was now beside the crimson-clad Elena. He twisted his body and slammed a palm heavily into the side of her shoulder.
BANG!!
A scalp-numbing ripple exploded in the air. Elena’s body was sent flying like a cannonball by the tall man, crashing straight into a wall by the sidewalk five or six meters away.
BOOM!!
The wall boomed and the ground shook violently. Half of the wall caved in as dust and debris flew everywhere.
"Hm?"
But in the next moment, Yi Beidou’s brow furrowed slightly.
CRASH!!
The caved-in section of the wall burst open, and Elena’s figure charged out from within. She seemed to be largely unharmed.
’Such resilience is almost unbelievable.’
"Interesting."
Yi Beidou already understood her state. The functions of her blood were fully activated, its flow churning at an incredible speed. It was as if a layer of buffering fluid had been installed just beneath her skin, drastically reducing the damage she took.
Furthermore, the rapid transport of nutrients by her blood helped her resist injuries, recover faster, and gain inhuman resilience.
It was just like the unkillable "Blood Race" of legend.
’Is this how the Western legends of vampires came to be?’
"Then I’ll just have to do it a few more times," Yi Beidou said lightly, dodging a stabbing hand from Elena and once again sending her flying with a palm strike.
This time, however, he gave her no chance to counter. With a flicker, he was already in front of the caved-in wall, his palms striking repeatedly, each wave of killing intent stronger than the last.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!!
A terrifying power was unleashed, like a chain of grenade explosions, sending out one shockwave after another.
Finally.
RUMBLE!!
A large section of the wall collapsed with a roar.
GULP!!
Seeing this scene, the crowd that had rushed all this way couldn’t help but swallow, a chill running down their spines.
Such pure violence was simply too shocking.
Even with Elena’s resilience, it was impossible for her to take that kind of attack and remain unscathed.
Her clothes were tattered, she coughed up blood, and a sliver of clarity returned to her expression. Her gaze toward Yi Beidou was filled with a hint of terror.
Just then, one of Yi Beidou’s hands landed on Elena’s neck.
"Let me see what mysteries this ’Deity’ you communicate with holds," Yi Beidou said lightly.
Then.
FWOOM!!
The Demon Flame flared, spreading from Elena’s neck to cover her entire body. She felt the bone-chilling Demon Flame seep into every corner of her being, making her so cold she felt frozen, completely unable to move.
Yi Beidou’s True Intent echoed within her body, searching for her connection to that magnetic field in the great unseen. He quickly found what he was looking for.
At that moment, however, Elena suddenly laughed.
"You’re too arrogant. How could a Deity allow a mere mortal to pry?" Elena said with a smile.
BOOM!!
The next moment, Yi Beidou felt an immense magnetic field surge toward him.
It was the "Blood Ancestor" that Elena communicated with—in other words, an immense magnetic field in the great unseen that could influence the flow of blood in living beings.
However, Yi Beidou did not possess Elena’s ability to communicate and harmonize with such a vast magnetic field. Instead, he had used her as a medium to establish a deep connection with it.
This was an extremely dangerous act.
When harmonizing with a magnetic field, even a Saint Expert would have to be cautious and timid, like a newborn just out of its swaddling clothes.
A single misstep could lead to this power battering one’s own Life Magnetic Field, causing a severe "Internal Injury."
This was the principle behind "Deities should not be lightly pried into."
Elena was mocking Yi Beidou for his ignorance, wanting to watch him suffer the consequences of his own actions.
VMM!!
A crimson light swirled around her, a radiance that manifested spontaneously after the magnetic field was stimulated.
However, her expression soon turned from surprise to shock, and finally, to utter disbelief.
FWOOM!!
Yi Beidou’s Demon Flame erupted. Elena felt with absolute clarity as the power of the "Blood Ancestor" gradually disintegrated under the Demon Flame, eventually becoming harmless, and even...
’...being absorbed by the man in front of her?’
The Heaven-Devouring Demon Flame inherently possessed the function of refining the magnetic fields of heaven and earth for one’s own use. An impact of this level was not enough to affect Yi Beidou’s foundation.
The power of a Deity had turned to ash in this man’s hands.
"It seems that was all there was to it."
Yi Beidou shook his head in disappointment, released his grip on Elena’s neck, and turned to leave.
He left Elena lying amidst the ruins of the wall, a dazed look on her face.
"That guy... how long has it been? His power has gotten even more terrifying. I thought that after mastering the Celestial Gu Poison, I’d at least pose some threat to him," Zhu Zi’Er couldn’t help but mutter from the side.
’Good thing we’re good friends who’ve shared candy.’