RPAGF Chapter 159 Holding fast to hope
Chapter 159 Holding fast to hope
"Come!" The words were firm and resounding.
Ye Shuli's contempt was undisguised, as if the two Spirit Venerables were nothing more than that in her eyes.
Jiang Ye stood behind her, a nonchalant smile playing on his lips, his spiritual energy surging like a volcano about to erupt.
The Black Demon Lord snorted coldly and said no more.
He formed hand seals and chanted incantations. A chilling black spiritual energy surged around him, like a giant python ready to devour its prey.
The old man with fiery eyes was not to be outdone. His eyes were bloodshot, like a pair of burning fireballs, and his raging spiritual power burst forth, as if to burn everything around him to ashes.
"Damn, this old guy is serious!" Jiang Ye cursed under his breath, his spiritual energy forming a barrier to protect Ye Shuli behind him.
"Little Yezi, you'd better hurry, these two old hags are really going strong!"
Ye Shuli frowned slightly as she watched the two men's fierce attack, her mind racing.
The combined attack of a peak Spirit Venerable and a late-stage Spirit Venerable is no joke.
Even with Jiang Ye's protection, she could still feel that suffocating sense of oppression.
But she did not panic. Countless extreme challenges in her past life had already honed her calm and composed mindset in the face of adversity.
Two powerful surges of spiritual energy, like towering waves, swept towards Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye.
Jiang Ye's spiritual energy barrier was teetering on the brink of collapse under the attacks of the two, like a small boat in a storm, which could capsize at any moment.
"Hold on!" Ye Shuli shouted, her hands quickly forming hand seals, complex runes dancing at her fingertips.
She must find a solution as soon as possible, otherwise, she and Jiang Ye will both perish here.
boom! boom! boom!
The continuous explosions were deafening, and Jiang Ye's spiritual energy barrier trembled violently, as if it would collapse at any moment.
He gritted his teeth, desperately channeling his spiritual power, doing everything in his power to maintain the stability of the barrier.
Large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, but the determination in his eyes never wavered.
"Little Yezi, are you done yet? I can't take it anymore!" Jiang Ye's voice trembled slightly, but he still couldn't resist teasing him.
Ye Shuli took a deep breath, "Don't rush, it'll be quick!" The runes in her hands became more and more complex, and the speed increased, like a butterfly dancing gracefully.
Suddenly, a confident smile appeared on her lips, and she whispered, "It's done!"
As Ye Shuli finished her final stroke, a dazzling light suddenly burst forth, like the rising sun, dispelling the surrounding darkness.
A semi-transparent, light blue barrier appeared out of thin air, enveloping Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye.
This barrier, though seemingly as thin as a cicada's wing, contains powerful energy fluctuations, as solid and unbreakable as a copper wall or iron fortress.
"What? What is this thing?" Jiang Ye stared wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief.
He reached out and touched the barrier; it felt cool and smooth, like the finest silk.
boom!
The attacks from the Black Demon Lord and the Fiery-Eyed Elder landed on the barrier simultaneously, creating a deafening explosion.
However, the barrier remained completely still, without even a ripple.
The two powerful spiritual energies vanished without a trace, like mud sinking into the sea.
"This..." The Black Demon Lord and the Fiery-Eyed Elder showed surprise on their faces, clearly not expecting their combined attack to be so easily neutralized.
The barrier's defensive capabilities far exceeded their expectations.
"Hehe, you two, now you know how powerful I am, right?" Ye Shuli's lips curled into a mocking smile, her eyes full of amusement.
This barrier is a special defensive formation she developed using modern physics knowledge combined with the spiritual properties of this world.
It can absorb and transform the attacker's energy into its own defensive power, making it a perfect defense that integrates offense and defense.
"Damn it!" The Black Demon Cult Leader was furious and his face turned ashen.
He never expected that he would be tricked by a little girl in the early stages of spiritual cultivation.
He glared fiercely at Ye Shuli, gritting his teeth as he said, "Blood Shadow, go! Kill them!"
A dark figure flashed out from behind the Black Demon Lord like a ghost; it was the Blood Shadow Assassin.
He held a sharp dagger in his hand, his eyes cold and bloodthirsty, like a venomous snake, ready to deliver a fatal blow at any moment.
The arrival of the Blood Shadow Assassin instantly made the situation even more critical.
He was incredibly fast, his movements unpredictable, like a black lightning bolt, constantly weaving around Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye, searching for their weaknesses.
"Damn! This old bastard is playing dirty tricks!" Jiang Ye's expression changed, and spiritual energy surged in his hands, transforming into barriers to block the Blood Shadow Assassin's attacks.
However, the Blood Shadow Assassin's attacks were too unpredictable and impossible to defend against. Jiang Ye's spiritual energy barrier was quickly breached, and several small wounds appeared on his body.
"Little Yezi, this guy is a bit tough!" Jiang Ye gritted his teeth, fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.
He felt a strong pressure that made it almost impossible for him to breathe.
Ye Shuli's expression also turned serious.
The Blood Shadow Assassin's strength far exceeded their expectations; even she felt a sense of unease.
"Don't panic, I'll think of something!"
Just then, the Blood Shadow Assassin suddenly appeared behind Ye Shuli, his dagger piercing her back like a venomous snake.
"Watch out!" Jiang Ye shouted, shoving Ye Shuli away abruptly.
*Thud!* The dagger pierced Jiang Ye's shoulder, and blood splattered out.
"Jiang Ye!" Ye Shuli exclaimed in surprise.
Jiang Ye groaned, his face pale, but he grinned and said, "Little Ye, don't worry, I'm fine..." Before he finished speaking, his eyes suddenly turned sharp, "However, we need to settle this score properly!"
Blood gushed from the wound on Jiang Ye's shoulder, staining half of his clothes red, but he acted as if nothing had happened. Instead, a wicked smile curled at the corner of his mouth, and his eyes flashed with a bloodthirsty light, like an enraged wolf cub.
He yanked the dagger out of his shoulder and threw it on the ground with such brutality that the Black Demon Cult Leader's eyelids twitched.
"Hey, you old bastard, you've really angered me!" Jiang Ye's voice was deep and magnetic, like a whisper from hell.
He moved his wrist, and the cracking sound of the bones grinding together was chilling.
Immediately afterwards, a powerful spiritual force erupted from his body, like a volcanic eruption, distorting the surrounding air.
His entire demeanor changed instantly, becoming sharp and dangerous, completely devoid of his previous goofy appearance.
"What?! This... how did this kid suddenly become so powerful?" The old man with fiery eyes widened his eyes, his face full of disbelief.
He could sense the powerful and unfamiliar force emanating from Jiang Ye, a force he had never witnessed before.
The Blood Shadow Assassin also sensed Jiang Ye's tremendous change. He dared not be careless and, with a flicker of his body, once again charged towards Jiang Ye like a ghost.
This time, however, Jiang Ye was even faster. He dodged the Blood Shadow Assassin's attack with a flash and punched the Blood Shadow Assassin in the abdomen.
With a muffled thud, the Blood Shadow Assassin was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground, clutching his stomach, his face deathly pale.
"Holy crap! Is this kid on drugs?!" the Black Demon Cult Leader exclaimed.
Jiang Ye ignored their shock, a contemptuous smile playing on his lips, like a wolf king who had successfully hunted down a prey.
With a light tap of his toes, he vanished from his spot like lightning once more. The next second, he appeared in front of the Blood Shadow Assassin, stepping on his chest.
Click!
The crisp sound of bones breaking sent chills down the spines of everyone present.
The Blood Shadow Assassin let out a shrill scream and then fainted.
Jiang Ye clapped his hands as if he had done something insignificant. He turned to look at Ye Shuli, his eyes instantly becoming gentle and tender, as if the decisive and ruthless person from just now was not him.
"Little Leaf, I did a pretty good job, didn't I?"
Ye Shuli stared blankly at Jiang Ye. She had never seen Jiang Ye so powerful before. His strong and confident aura made her heart flutter.
His gaze was gentle yet intensely passionate, as if it could melt her away.
She felt her cheeks burning and quickly looked away, not daring to meet his gaze.
"It's...it's alright." Ye Shuli's tone was somewhat flustered, like a primary school student who had done something wrong.
Jiang Ye looked at Ye Shuli's slightly flushed cheeks and a doting smile appeared on his lips.
He knew she was shy.
He looked at Ye Shuli deeply, his eyes almost overflowing with tenderness. "Leave the rest to me."
Just then, Ye Shuli paused in her movements. She looked at the light screen in front of her, her expression becoming complicated, and murmured to herself, "So that's how it is..."
Ye Shuli's slender fingers slid rapidly across the light screen as she muttered incantations, as if reciting some kind of spell.
Jiang Ye stood behind her, cautiously observing the surroundings while curiously peeking out.
"Little Leaf, what are you doing? Is this thing edible?"
"Shut up!" Ye Shuli retorted without turning her head, her attention completely focused on the light screen in front of her.
Suddenly, she "made it!"
As she finished speaking, a dazzling white light burst forth from the light screen, instantly enveloping the entire space.
After the white light dissipated, Ye Shuli emitted a powerful spiritual energy fluctuation, like a giant dragon awakening, its pressure spreading in all directions.
"Holy crap! Little Yezi, are you about to ascend to immortality?" Jiang Ye exclaimed dramatically, his eyes filled with shock and admiration.
The Black Demon Cult Leader and the Fiery-Eyed Elder also felt the powerful pressure emanating from Ye Shuli, and their expressions instantly turned ugly.
They never expected that this girl, whom they had been chasing and beating before, would have such a terrifying increase in strength in such a short period of time.
"This... how is this possible?" The Black Demon Lord muttered to himself in disbelief, a strong sense of unease rising in his heart.
"Little Yezi, hurry up! Kill these two old hags!" Jiang Ye excitedly waved his fist, wishing he could rush up and fight them three hundred rounds himself.
Ye Shuli sneered, "Them? They're not qualified!" She slowly raised her right hand, and a powerful spiritual force condensed in her palm, forming a huge energy ball that exuded a destructive aura.
Upon seeing this, the Black Demon Lord and the Fiery-Eyed Elder were terrified, knowing that they were utterly unable to withstand this attack.
"Run!" the two shouted in unison, turning around to flee.
However, it's too late.
Ye Shuli sneered and said contemptuously, "Trying to escape now? Too late!" She suddenly threw the energy ball in her hand, which streaked across the sky like a meteor, chasing after the Black Demon Cult Master and the Fiery-Eyed Elder.
Just then, the Black Demon Lord suddenly stopped and turned to face Ye Shuli. He quickly formed hand seals and chanted incantations. A strange black energy surged from his body, instantly enveloping the entire space.
"What is this?" Ye Shuli was startled, feeling a powerful binding force that imprisoned her, making her unable to move.
"Haha, little girl, do you really think you've won?" the Black Demon Lord laughed sinisterly. "My sealing technique is so powerful that even a Spirit King cannot easily break free. You might as well just wait to die!"
Ye Shuli's expression changed, "Damn it..."