Chapter 319: Xiao Yan: "Damn It, I Got Played!"
As Lu Bu began sealing and collecting the soul essence, the tension inside the space locked by Zi Yan grew increasingly oppressive.
Medusa, clad in a white robe, stood with her sword in hand. Fierce and sharp sword energy flickered around her, leaving thin, deep cracks in the fabric of space. Her overwhelming aura weighed heavily on the Star Reaching Old Ghost, filling him with unease.
"Damn it…" The Star Reaching Old Ghost's face was dark and sullen, his powerful aura fluctuating as he grappled with the situation.
After their earlier exchange, he understood well how formidable this woman was. Her sword techniques were overwhelmingly sharp, her physical strength astonishing. Even as a peak five star Dou Zun, he couldn't take her down easily.
"What now?"
His comrades had all perished, their souls obliterated. He was surrounded by strong enemies, unable to call for reinforcements and left to fight alone.
Moreover, the boy who had fought two three star Dou Zuns earlier might not have been as strong as this woman, but he couldn't be far behind either.
"This can't go on…" The Star Reaching Old Ghost's thoughts raced. He had to find a way to break this spatial lock and call for reinforcements.
As for fleeing… the sub hall had been destroyed, his comrades slaughtered. If he dared run away, the Hall Master would kill him without hesitation.
His sharp, sinister gaze turned toward the purple silhouette behind Medusa.
Although he didn't know how this woman had managed to seal the space, eliminating her would undoubtedly break the lock. Then, he could contact headquarters and summon reinforcements!
"Heh…" Zi Yan sneered coldly, the space around her shimmering faintly. Her curvaceous figure seemed embedded into the flow of space itself, becoming elusive and untouchable.
"Give it up!" Medusa mocked, her cold smile unwavering. "Your opponent is me!"
Clang!
The long sword in her hand hummed softly, its sharp energy piercing the air, poised to strike but held back.
She had no intention of ending the battle quickly. Instead, her strategy was to buy time waiting for Lu Bu to finish his task and join her in taking down the Star Reaching Old Ghost together.
Upon hearing her words, the Star Reaching Old Ghost's face twisted into a vicious snarl. "If that's the case, I'll annihilate both of you!"
Boom!
Thick black mist surged from his body, transforming into a sinister black pillar that pierced through the heavens.
"Give me your soul!" he shrieked, as dozens of black chains shot out from his sleeves, encircling Medusa.
But rather than directly attacking, the chains began rotating and burrowing into the ground, forming a sinister and eerie array.
"Soul Chains, Locking Souls!"
With a low cry, the array unleashed a chilling, malevolent energy.
Medusa's brows furrowed as she felt a sudden throb in her forehead, her soul seemingly trembling as if trying to break free from her body.
"Hmph! Your tricks might work on others, but if you think you can bind me, you're dreaming!" Medusa sneered, her eyes flashing with a rainbow colored light. With a shout, she swung her sword upward in a dazzling arc.
Though magical beasts typically lacked proficiency in soul techniques, their souls resided deep within their magic cores, rendering them impervious to ordinary methods.
"Azure Blade Rend!"
Clang!
The sword's clear chime rang out like celestial music, soothing to the ears.
The terrifyingly sharp sword aura surged forth, a kaleidoscope of seven colors bursting into the sky. Its domineering presence obliterated the Star Reaching Old Ghost's sinister array in a single strike.
This move was originally Yun Yun's technique, driven by wind attributed Dou Qi to achieve unparalleled speed and precision. Though Medusa's Dou Qi wasn't wind attributed, the sheer ferocity and force of her execution made up for the lack of speed.
The rainbow colored sword aura continued its trajectory, roaring with unstoppable momentum, distorting and collapsing the space it passed.
The Star Reaching Old Ghost's face turned ashen. This woman was truly extraordinary. Even as a peak five star Dou Zun, he felt a chill of genuine fear.
"Shattering Star Blade!"
Snarling with rage, the Star Reaching Old Ghost roared and raised his hand. Dark, viscous Dou Qi poured from his palm, forming a massive, grotesque blade. The inky black weapon exuded an eerie sound, its edges tearing open narrow spatial rifts as it moved.
"Shattering Star Slash!"
With a low growl, his eyes glinted coldly as he swung the blade in a wide arc, sending a sharp slash toward Medusa.
This was one of his trump cards. Many strong opponents had fallen to this very move, solidifying his fearsome reputation. Since joining the Soul Hall, few dared challenge him, leaving the Shattering Star Blade unused for years. Today, it would cut through this woman and the spatial lock alike!
In an instant, the world dimmed as the sinister black blade light streaked toward Medusa, tearing through the air at lightning speed, aiming directly for her throat.
"Kehehe… Die!"
The Star Reaching Old Ghost's malicious laughter filled the air. Not only did he intend to kill Medusa with this strike, but he also planned to shatter the spatial barrier in the process.
Medusa's eyes narrowed with concentration. Despite her significant progress in strength, she had to take the Star Reaching Old Ghost's full force attack seriously.
"Heavenly Nether Shura Hand!"
Discarding her sword, Medusa extended her hand, her fingers curving into a claw. A ghostly pale light flickered in her pupils.
With a frosty cry, she unleashed a chilling aura, and an enormous translucent white hand emerged, radiating an almost palpable killing intent. The giant spectral hand surged forward to meet the black blade head on.
"What the hell? Where did this terrifying killing intent come from?" The Star Reaching Old Ghost's pupils constricted in shock.
The Heavenly Nether Shura Hand, infamous for its lethality, required immense killing intent to unleash its full power. Yet, the sheer intensity of Medusa's killing aura left him shaken to his core.
Hiss!
The spectral hand collided with the black blade, but instead of a loud explosion, the two attacks began to erode and consume each other.
The clash left a massive spatial fissure in its wake, resembling shattered glass, which slowly dissolved into nothingness.
"She blocked it!?"
The Star Reaching Old Ghost's expression darkened. His Dou Qi surged again, enveloping the space in deep black shadows that twinkled faintly, like stars in a night sky. The oppressive aura of his Great Starfall Palm rose sharply.
"Hmph… Fool," Medusa scoffed as she gracefully retreated, her light steps as elegant as a butterfly's dance. Her earlier dominance gave way to a deliberate retreat.
"Kehehe… Now you try to flee? Too late!" Mistaking her retreat for weakness, the Star Reaching Old Ghost roared and struck with all his might, his palm unleashing the full force of his Great Starfall Palm.
Splurt!
A sickening squelch followed. A pale, blood stained hand pierced through his chest, gripping his still beating heart.
The triumphant sneer froze on the Star Reaching Old Ghost's face. His head turned slowly, eyes filled with disbelief, as he spotted a white cloaked figure behind him. The figure's robes fluttered softly in the wind.
"Did you forget? I still have my husband," Medusa said with a faint smile, her outstretched hand calling her serpent shaped sword back to her grasp.
Shing!
As Lu Bu began sealing and collecting the soul essence, the atmosphere within the space locked by Zi Yan grew increasingly tense and oppressive.
Medusa stood gracefully, clad in a white robe, her sword in hand. Fierce and sharp sword energy radiated around her, leaving thin, dark cracks in the space. Her overwhelming aura caused the Star Reaching Old Ghost's expression to grow even grimmer.
"Damn it…" The Star Reaching Old Ghost's face was dark and twisted, his overwhelming aura fluctuating wildly as his mind raced.
After their intense exchange earlier, he fully understood the terrifying power of this woman. Her swordsmanship was dangerously sharp, her physical strength astonishing. Even as a peak five star Dou Zun, he couldn't easily take her down.
"What now?"
His comrades were dead, their souls obliterated. He stood alone, surrounded by enemies and unable to call for reinforcements.
Moreover, the boy who had fought two three star Dou Zuns on his own earlier may not have been as strong as this woman, but he couldn't have been far behind.
"This can't go on…" The Star Reaching Old Ghost's thoughts churned. He had to find a way to break the spatial seal and send a message for reinforcements.
As for escaping… the sub hall was in ruins, his comrades slaughtered. If he dared flee, the Hall Master would kill him without hesitation.
His sharp, sinister gaze suddenly locked onto the purple figure behind Medusa.
Although he didn't know how this young woman had managed to seal the space, eliminating her would undoubtedly break the seal. Then, he could contact headquarters and call for reinforcements!
"Heh…" Zi Yan sneered, her figure shimmering faintly as silver light flickered around her. Her curvaceous figure seemed to blend into the spatial flow itself, making her elusive and untouchable.
"Give up!" Medusa taunted coldly. "Your opponent is me!"
Clang!
Her long sword hummed softly, its blade gleaming with a sharpness that seemed ready to pierce the heavens. Yet, she held back, poised to strike but choosing not to.
Her strategy was simple: to stall for time, waiting for Lu Bu to finish his task and join her to eliminate the Star Reaching Old Ghost.
Hearing this, the Star Reaching Old Ghost's face contorted with rage and malice. "In that case, I'll take you both down with me!"
Boom!
Dark mist erupted violently from his body, forming a sinister black column that surged toward the sky.
"Hand over your soul!" he roared as dozens of black chains shot from his sleeves, swirling around Medusa and embedding themselves into the ground, forming a strange and eerie array.
"Soul Chains, Soul Lock!"
With a low cry, a sinister energy erupted from the formation, sending a wave of oppressive power toward Medusa.
Her brows furrowed as she felt a strange throb in her forehead, her soul trembling as if trying to break free from her body.
"Hmph! Such tricks might work on others, but you're dreaming if you think they'll work on me!" Medusa sneered. Her eyes gleamed with rainbow colored light as she let out a sharp cry, her long sword flashing in an upward arc.
"Azure Blade Rend!"
Clang!
A clear, resonating chime echoed as a kaleidoscopic blade of sword energy surged upward, cutting through the black chains and obliterating the sinister array in an instant.
The rainbow colored energy didn't dissipate but instead rushed forward, radiating immense power as it distorted the space in its path, heading straight for the Star Reaching Old Ghost.
His face darkened as fear flickered in his eyes. This woman was no ordinary opponent. Even as a peak five star Dou Zun, he felt an instinctive dread in the face of this attack.
"Star Shattering Blade!"
Snarling viciously, the Star Reaching Old Ghost summoned a dark, viscous Dou Qi from his palm. The energy twisted and writhed grotesquely, forming a massive black blade. The edge of the blade tore narrow spatial rifts as it moved.
"Star Shattering Slash!"
With a furious cry, the blade cleaved through the air, releasing a dark, sharp slash that surged toward Medusa.
This was one of his trump cards, a move that had ended countless lives and cemented his fearsome reputation.
He sneered as he watched the blade streak toward Medusa, intending to kill her and shatter the spatial barrier in one strike.
Medusa's expression grew serious. Despite her progress in strength, she didn't dare underestimate this strike from the Star Reaching Old Ghost.
"Heavenly Nether Shura Hand!"
She discarded her sword and extended her hand, her fingers curving into a claw. A ghostly pale light flickered in her pupils as a chilling aura spread around her.
A massive spectral hand emerged, radiating an almost tangible killing intent. The hand surged forward to meet the black blade head on.
"What the hell? Where did this terrifying killing intent come from?" The Star Reaching Old Ghost's pupils contracted in shock.
The spectral hand collided with the black blade in eerie silence. There was no deafening explosion, only the quiet sound of the two attacks eroding each other into nothingness.
"She blocked it!?"
The Star Reaching Old Ghost's face turned grim. He channeled more Dou Qi as the space around him darkened, dotted with shimmering lights like stars. His aura surged violently.
But before he could unleash another attack, Medusa gracefully retreated, her light steps elegant and deliberate.
"Kehehe… Trying to flee now? Too late!" Mistaking her retreat for a sign of weakness, the Star Reaching Old Ghost roared and unleashed his next move with all his might.
Splurt!
A pale, blood stained hand pierced through his chest, clutching his still beating heart.
The triumphant sneer froze on the Star Reaching Old Ghost's face. He turned his head slowly, his eyes wide with disbelief. Behind him stood Lu Bu, his white robe fluttering in the wind.
"Did you forget?" Medusa said, her voice cold but laced with a faint smile. "I still have my husband."
Shing!
Her serpent shaped sword flew back into her hand with a faint hum. Without hesitation, she swung it, and the Star Reaching Old Ghost's head flew into the air, his expression frozen in shock and despair.
Lu Bu wiped his hands casually, his eyes indifferent as he sealed the Star Reaching Old Ghost's soul into a flame and destroyed it.
"Let's go," Lu Bu said calmly.
"Mm…" Medusa nodded, her expression slightly somber. She hadn't expected her opponent to be so cunning. It seemed she needed to strengthen her soul further.
"Zi Yan, drop the barrier. We're leaving."
The silver light of the spatial lock began to fade as Zi Yan, still radiating a mischievous confidence, dismantled her formation. Together, they disappeared into the void, leaving behind only silence and destruction.
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