novelraw Chapter 113 : Qin Wuyan’s Sense of Crisis
Chapter 113 : Qin Wuyan’s Sense of Crisis
Chapter 113: Qin Wuyan’s Sense of Crisis
If this barrier had truly been set up by a transmigrator, Lu Xueqi could not tell for the moment whether it stemmed from the transmigrator’s own strength or from an ability bestowed by a system.
If it were the transmigrator’s own power, then it would be utterly terrifying.
Judging from the fact that even her all-out strike had failed to break through the barrier, that transmigrator’s strength would be simply unimaginable.
However, in Lu Xueqi’s estimation, this was unlikely to have been achieved through the transmigrator’s own cultivation. It was far more probable that the barrier had been established with the aid of system power.
After all, if that transmigrator truly possessed such frightening strength, they would have long since stepped forward to dominate the entire world.
One had to know that in this world, the strongest cultivators were only at the Supreme Purity Realm. Even wielding the Zhuxian Sword, they still would not be able to withstand Lu Xueqi’s full-powered sword strike.
Yet the person who had set up this barrier had allowed it to remain completely unscathed under Lu Xueqi’s full-strength blow—how terrifying that level of power must have been was self-evident.
Seeing that even her full-force attack could not shake the barrier, Lu Xueqi immediately understood that she would not be able to enter.
Soon after, her spiritual sense detected movement above. She discovered that Qi Hao and the others, who were currently fighting within the passage, were all flying rapidly toward this direction.
Lu Xueqi was slightly surprised at the sight. Immediately after, her figure flashed, and she appeared above the Dead Spirit Abyss, waiting for Qi Hao and the others to arrive.
When Qi Hao and Qin Wuyan’s group fled in panic from the passage and reached this broad, open space, they finally breathed a small sigh of relief.
Then, when Qin Wuyan saw Lu Xueqi standing alone, his expression changed drastically in an instant.
He hurriedly turned his head, scanning all around for Ancestor Duanmu’s figure. Yet after sweeping his gaze across the area, he could not see Ancestor Duanmu at all.
Seeing this, an ominous thought immediately arose in Qin Wuyan’s heart: could it be that Ancestor Duanmu had fallen at Lu Xueqi’s hands?
This thought filled him with shock and fear. He subconsciously took a step back, hiding behind the Bloodsucking Old Demon, and said to him,
“Old ghost, Ancestor Duanmu doesn’t seem to be here. If the battle turns unfavorable later, we leave immediately.”
Hearing Qin Wuyan’s words, the Bloodsucking Old Demon also looked around. After confirming that Ancestor Duanmu was indeed nowhere to be seen, his heart was equally shaken.
He stared intently at Lu Xueqi above, his eyes filled with deep wariness.
Ancestor Duanmu’s cultivation had been far higher than his own, yet after fighting with this young woman before them, he had vanished without a trace. How could that not inspire fear?
Under the current circumstances, there were only two possibilities. One was that Ancestor Duanmu had realized he was no match for Lu Xueqi and had fled outright.
The other possibility was that he had been directly annihilated by Lu Xueqi.
But no matter which it was, both made the Bloodsucking Old Demon feel chilled to the core.
After all, in either case, he could not possibly be Lu Xueqi’s opponent.
The Bloodsucking Old Demon nodded immediately and transmitted his voice, saying, “Yes, Young Master. Rest assured—if the situation turns bad later, I will protect you and leave this place at once.”
Only then did Qin Wuyan relax slightly.
Meanwhile, when Qi Hao and the others arrived in this vast space and saw Lu Xueqi suspended in midair, their eyes lit up at once.
With Lu Xueqi here, their side’s overall strength had increased significantly.
Afterward, they looked around and discovered that Ancestor Duanmu was gone. They felt secretly delighted.
However, they did not act rashly. After all, they did not know whether Ancestor Duanmu had been killed by Lu Xueqi, or whether he had fled or gone into hiding.
Thus, not only did they refrain from taking action, they also raised their guard even higher, fearing that Ancestor Duanmu might suddenly launch an attack.
At this moment, Zhang Xiaofan looked at the surroundings with an extremely complicated expression and murmured to himself, “Have I returned to this place once again?”
Especially when he saw the words “Dead Spirit Abyss” and the dark, bottomless chasm below, his gaze became even more inscrutable.
Beneath this deep and gloomy Dead Spirit Abyss, he had once resisted enemies together with Lu Xueqi. It was also here that he had met Bi Yao, experiencing life and death alongside her and forming a deep bond.
The influence the Dead Spirit Abyss had had on his previous life was simply too great.
Just as Zhang Xiaofan was staring at the three words “Dead Spirit Abyss,” Qi Hao and Lin Jingyu also realized that this place was indeed the Dead Spirit Abyss.
Looking down at the abyss below, their eyes could not help but burn with excitement.
After all, within that abyss lay the location of the Dripping Blood Cave, and inside the Dripping Blood Cave was a supreme treasure—the Heavenly Book.
If they could obtain the Heavenly Book, it would be of enormous help to their cultivation.
Even Qin Wuyan, gazing at the Dead Spirit Abyss, had eyes that grew fervent.
He could not help but think that beneath the Dead Spirit Abyss at this very moment should be Bi Yao, the Ghost King’s daughter, as well as You Ji, one of the Four Sacred Envoys.
At this thought, joy rose in his heart, and he felt a bit more at ease.
He reasoned that if Ancestor Duanmu had truly been killed by Lu Xueqi of the Qingyun Sect, then he could find a way to sneak into the Dead Spirit Abyss and cooperate with the people of the Ghost King Sect to wipe out these young disciples of the righteous path together.
He believed that if he were the one to propose the cooperation, the Ghost King Sect would not refuse.
After all, these young disciples of the righteous path were all the elites of the three great righteous sects. If all of them were to fall here today, it would be nothing but excellent news for both the Ten Thousand Poison Sect and the Ghost King Sect.
At this time, Zhang Xiaofan glanced around, his figure flashing as he flew toward Lu Xueqi’s direction.
After reaching her side, he could not help but ask, “Senior Sister Lu, where did Ancestor Duanmu go?”
Hearing this, Lu Xueqi subconsciously looked around.
This action immediately gave rise to doubt in Zhang Xiaofan’s heart. He could not help but speculate: could it be that Ancestor Duanmu was hiding nearby, waiting for an opportunity to strike?
Thinking of this, Zhang Xiaofan could not help but grow tense.
Qi Hao and the others below, hearing the exchange between Lu Xueqi and Zhang Xiaofan, also became nervous.
Seeing this, Lu Xueqi immediately realized that Zhang Xiaofan had misunderstood and explained, “There’s no need to worry. Ancestor Duanmu has already been annihilated by me. He has long since turned to ashes, scattered throughout this entire space.”
Zhang Xiaofan was utterly shocked upon hearing this.
He knew well how powerful Ancestor Duanmu was. As an elder of the Ten Thousand Poison Sect of the Demonic Path, his strength ranked among the top within the sect.
For such a demonic expert to fall at Lu Xueqi’s hands was truly hard to believe.
Qi Hao and the others below could not help but breathe a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
As for Qin Wuyan and the rest of the demonic cultivators, they were struck with immense shock, their hearts filled with terror.
They had not expected that the worst outcome would still come to pass—Ancestor Duanmu had truly fallen at Lu Xueqi’s hands.
For the demonic faction, this was undoubtedly devastating news.
A powerful sense of crisis surged instantly in Qin Wuyan’s heart. He had never imagined that Lu Xueqi’s strength would be so terrifying, that even Ancestor Duanmu had been no match for her.
On the righteous side, Yan Hong hid behind Li Xun, her gaze toward Lu Xueqi filled with fear.
After having been taught a harsh lesson by Lu Xueqi earlier, resentment had festered within her, and she had been bent on revenge.
Yet now, having witnessed the other party’s terrifying strength, cowardice involuntarily welled up in her heart.
But soon, memories of being threatened and humiliated caused hatred to surge again: why? Why was it that Lu Xueqi was not only more beautiful than her, but also far superior in talent and cultivation?
Such twisted thoughts constantly circled in Yan Hong’s mind, deepening her hatred toward Lu Xueqi.
Lu Xueqi did not pay any attention to the thoughts of those below.
She swiftly swept her gaze over the righteous cultivators. Seeing that although they bore some injuries, none were fatal, she nodded in satisfaction.
Immediately after, her eyes locked onto Qin Wuyan and the others, preparing to make her move at once and capture this group of demonic cultivators.
Sensing Lu Xueqi’s gaze, Qin Wuyan felt a chill run through his entire body.
At this critical moment, the Blood Wheel Eye in his eyes spun rapidly, transforming in an instant into the Mangekyō Sharingan.
This special pair of eyes greatly enhanced his strength and perception, giving him a measure of confidence in protecting himself.
After all, with his original Ninth Level of Jade Purity Realm cultivation, he had virtually no chance of victory before Lu Xueqi.
At the same time that Lu Xueqi fixed her gaze on Qin Wuyan and the others, Qi Hao led the righteous cultivators in turning their eyes toward Qin Wuyan and Elder Nian’s side as well, danger gleaming in their eyes.
In the earlier battle within the passage, the righteous side had been at a disadvantage due to inferior numbers and slightly weaker overall strength.
Had it not been for their tacit cooperation, some of them might already have fallen to the demonic cultivators.
Now, with Lu Xueqi having slain Ancestor Duanmu, the situation instantly reversed, and the desire for revenge in their hearts grew ever stronger.
On the other side, Qin Wuyan and the other demonic cultivators, having sensed the gazes of Lu Xueqi and the righteous group, immediately tensed up, their bodies drawn taut as they prepared to respond to an attack at any moment.
Out of the corners of their eyes, they continuously scanned their surroundings, secretly searching for escape routes.
But just as Lu Xueqi was about to make her move, a terrifying wave of energy suddenly erupted from within the Dead Spirit Abyss below!
Immediately after, dense black fog surged upward from the depths of the abyss like a tidal wave…