The Legend of the Princess' Counterattack

Chapter 852: Bloody Strangulation and Breaking the Forbidden Formation

The sky above the Canglan Secret Realm was shrouded in a thick, inky blood mist. The groaning cries of the Ten Thousand Corpse Strangling Array pierced the clouds, echoing through the valley. Yun Yao sat cross-legged on the jade platform at the heart of the secret realm, a shroud of chaotic spiritual energy. She was mere steps away from reaching the first level of the Cave Void Realm, "Sanxu." But now, her brow furrowed, beads of sweat dripping from her forehead, clearly a barrier to her breakthrough.

In the distance, Chu Mochen wielded the Ni Lin Blood Sword, the dark red glow emanating from the blade forming a stark contrast to the bloody mist of the Blood Demon Sect. With lightning speed, he darted through the horde of corpses, each swing of his sword creating a rain of blood. However, Liu Yan'er's strength far exceeded expectations. Having absorbed the essence and blood of the ancient vicious corpses, she not only doubled her speed and strength, but also could manipulate the horde of corpses into various bizarre attack formations.

"Chu Mochen, today is the day you and Yun Yao die!" Liu Yan'er's voice rang out sharply, her eyes glowing blood red, and a cruel smile curled up at the corner of her mouth. She formed seals with her hands and muttered something, and countless blood-red chains sprang out from the ground, wrapping around Chu Mochen.

Chu Mochen's eyes glared, and he swung the Ni Lin Blood Sword even faster, severing the blood-red chains with a powerful burst of sword energy. But he knew this wasn't the way to go. He had to deal with Liu Yan'er quickly, or Yun Yao's breakthrough would be severely impacted. At this moment, Yun Yao's internal system suddenly issued a rapid alarm: "Host, beware! The Ten Thousand Corpse Strangulation Formation is about to enter its second phase, increasing its power tenfold!"

Yun Yao's eyes snapped open, a flicker of determination in them. She summoned her inner Qi, preparing to force a breakthrough. Just as her Qi was about to break through the final barrier, the system suddenly unlocked a hidden function—"Heavenly Path Retracing." Yun Yao's eyes instantly revealed the internal structure of the Ten Thousand Corpse Strangling Formation, along with the key nodes Liu Yan'er used to manipulate it.

"So that's how it is!" Yun Yao's heart raced with joy. She immediately adjusted the flow of her Qi, quickly forming seals with her hands and unleashing the "Void Finger." A brilliant beam of light shot from her fingertips, hurtling straight towards the core of the Ten Thousand Corpse Strangling Formation. However, just as the beam was about to strike the core, a dark shadow suddenly appeared, blocking the attack.

The person who came was the man in black robe. In his hand, he held the "Soul Jade Slip" engraved with Yun Yao's birth date and time, with a sinister smile on his face: "Yun Yao, do you think you can break the formation like this? You are too naive!" As soon as the man in black robe finished speaking, the power of the Ten Thousand Corpses Strangling Formation suddenly increased, and countless corpse soldiers rushed towards Yun Yao and Chu Mochen.

Seeing this, Chu Mochen was extremely anxious. He rushed towards Yun Yao without hesitation and used the Ni Lin Blood Sword to block wave after wave of attacks for her. However, there were too many corpses, and Chu Mochen soon had multiple wounds on his body, and blood stained his clothes red.

Yun Yao watched Chu Mochen fight for her, her heart aching with anxiety. She knew they had to break the formation quickly, or they would both perish. She activated "Heavenly Path Retracing" again, and this time she discovered that the soul jade slip in the black-robed man's hand not only controlled her life and death but was also inextricably linked to the Ten Thousand Corpse Strangulation Formation.

"So, this Soul Jade Slip is the key to breaking the formation!" A cold glint flashed in Yun Yao's eyes. She took a deep breath, mobilized all her spiritual energy, and unleashed her most powerful attack—the "Chaos Void-Breaking Sword." A sword energy imbued with the power of chaos shot towards the black-robed figure. Unaware of Yun Yao's powerful tactic, he was momentarily unable to dodge.

The sword energy struck the black-robed figure, causing him to scream and cracking the soul jade slip in his hand. The power of the Ten Thousand Corpse Strangling Formation suddenly weakened. Yun Yao seized the opportunity and unleashed her "Void Finger" once again. This time, the light successfully struck the center of the formation. With a resounding "boom," the Ten Thousand Corpse Strangling Formation collapsed, and countless corpse soldiers were reduced to ash in the explosion.

When Liu Yan'er saw the formation broken, a flash of fear flashed in her eyes. She turned and tried to escape, but was blocked by Chu Mochen. Chu Mochen's eyes were cold, and he pointed the Ni Lin Blood Sword at Liu Yan'er: "Liu Yan'er, today is the day you die!"

Liu Yan'er suddenly revealed a strange smile: "Chu Mochen, do you think that killing me can solve the problem? Let me tell you, Tiandao Pavilion's plan has just begun!" As soon as she finished speaking, a powerful force suddenly burst out from her body. Chu Mochen was not aware of it for a moment and was blown away by this force.

Upon seeing this, Yun Yao immediately rushed towards Chu Mochen. She supported Chu Mochen and discovered that he was seriously injured, his spiritual energy in disarray. At this moment, the black-robed man struggled to his feet. He looked at Yun Yao, his eyes filled with resentment: "Yun Yao, you think you've won by breaking the formation? How naive! The power of the Tiandao Pavilion is beyond your imagination. The mystery of your life will soon be revealed, and what awaits you is an abyss of no return!"

After the black-robed man finished speaking, his body suddenly turned into a bloody mist and disappeared. Yun Yao looked in the direction where the black-robed man disappeared, her heart filled with doubt and vigilance. She knew that the mystery of his life story that the black-robed man mentioned was likely related to the truth of her own time travel, and that Tiandao Pavilion would become her and Chu Mochen's greatest enemy.

"Yao'er, are you okay?" Chu Mochen asked weakly. Yun Yao looked at Chu Mochen, feeling distressed: "I'm fine, you should heal your wounds first." She supported Chu Mochen, found a secluded place, and began to heal him.

While healing, Yun Yao kept thinking about what the black-robed man had said. She felt that her time travel wasn't accidental, but rather orchestrated. And the System Lord seemed to know some secrets, but hadn't shared them with her. With this thought, Yun Yao looked at the System Lord, her eyes filled with questions: "System, are you hiding something from me?"

The system was silent for a moment before slowly saying, "Host, there are some things that are not the time to tell you now. You just need to know that your mission is very important, and I will always be with you to help you complete your mission." Yun Yao became even more confused after hearing what the system said, but she also knew that now was not the time to ask further questions.

As Yun Yao healed Chu Mochen's wounds, a group of mysterious individuals outside the Canglan Secret Realm were secretly observing everything. Leading the group was a stern-faced middle-aged man. He gazed towards the secret realm, a cold glint in his eyes. "Yun Yao, Chu Mochen, you're truly extraordinary. However, this is just the beginning. You're going to have a hard time!"

A man in black behind him asked, "Pavilion Master, what should we do now?" The middle-aged man smiled coldly, "Let them be complacent for a while, and wait until they let down their guard before we take action. Remember, this plan cannot fail, and we must completely eliminate Yun Yao and Chu Mochen!"

The man in black nodded quickly, "Yes, Pavilion Master!" The middle-aged man stopped talking and continued to stare towards the Canglan Secret Realm, his eyes gleaming with conspiracy. Meanwhile, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen were unaware of the greater crisis approaching them. They were still immersed in the joy of breaking the formation and worrying about the future.

While treating Chu Mochen, Yun Yao discovered that his internal injuries were even more severe than she had imagined. Not only were there the external wounds inflicted by Liu Yan'er and the black-robed man, but he was also suffering from the corpse poison from the Ten Thousand Corpse Strangling Formation, and the disturbance of his spiritual energy caused by the forced battle. Yun Yao frowned, knowing that ordinary treatments would be ineffective against Chu Mochen's injuries. She needed to find a special treasure.

At this moment, the system suddenly spoke: "Host, I have detected a 'Lunar Star Marrow' in the Falling Star Canyon. This treasure can not only heal Chu Mochen's injuries, but also help him improve his strength. However, the Falling Star Canyon is full of dangers and is filled with ancient star arrays. Obtaining the 'Lunar Star Marrow' is by no means easy."

Yun Yao's eyes were firm: "I will go no matter how dangerous it is. Chu Mochen was seriously injured to protect me. I can't just watch him suffer." She decided to wait until Chu Mochen's injuries were a little more stable before heading to the Fallen Star Canyon.

Although Chu Mochen was in a coma, his consciousness entered a mysterious dimension. In this dimension, he saw his past life - Prince Zhulong. Prince Zhulong told him that his true identity was inextricably linked to the Tiandao Pavilion, and his mission was to stop the Tiandao Pavilion's conspiracy and protect the world.

When Chu Mochen woke from his coma, he looked into Yun Yao's tired yet determined eyes, and was deeply moved. He held Yun Yao's hand and said, "Yao'er, thank you." Yun Yao shook her head. "What nonsense! We are in this together. Besides, I already have a way to cure you. Let's go to the Fallen Star Canyon to search for the 'Lunar Star Essence'."

Chu Mochen felt a warm feeling in his heart upon hearing this, but at the same time, he was also a little worried: "The Falling Star Canyon is full of dangers, and I'm worried about your safety." Yun Yao smiled and said, "Don't worry, with me and the system here, everything will be fine. Besides, you are seriously injured now and need the 'Taiyin Star Marrow' to treat you."

Chu Mochen knew Yun Yao was stubborn and would not change her mind once she made a decision. He nodded and said, "Okay, let's go together. But you must promise me that you will protect yourself first if you encounter any danger." Yun Yao smiled and agreed.

And so, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen embark on their journey to Meteoric Canyon. Little do they know that within the canyon, awaiting them lies not only the "Lunar Star Marrow" that can heal injuries, but also more secrets and dangers, as well as more clues to the mystery of their origins. All of this will gradually be revealed within the canyon.