jdhmnovel Chapter 162 Breaking the Situation in a Critical Situation
Chapter 162 Breaking the Situation in a Critical Situation
"Sister Li... my legs are weak..." Jiang Ye's voice trembled like a leaf falling in the wind, and his face was even paler than the black mist on the mountaintop.
The immense force pressed down on him, making it almost impossible for him to breathe, and he felt as if his internal organs were being squeezed together.
He instinctively stood in front of Ye Shuli, like a chick guarding its food, trembling with fear but pretending to be brave.
Ye Shuli felt a mix of emotions as she sensed the "wall of flesh" behind her.
This kid actually turned out pretty manly when it mattered...
What a ghost!
His small frame wouldn't even be enough to fill the Dark Lord's teeth!
"Why are you blocking? Are you trying to get yourself killed?" Ye Shuli grabbed Jiang Ye and pushed him behind her with disgust. "Just stay hidden and don't hold me back!"
Jiang Ye pouted, looking aggrieved, and muttered softly, "I was just worried you'd get hurt..."
The surrounding black mist grew thicker and thicker, as if a giant monster had opened its blood-red maw, ready to devour them completely.
Ye Shuli felt her breathing become difficult, as if an invisible hand was choking her throat.
This force was even stronger than she had anticipated!
Ye Shuli knew that the research into the secrets of the divine artifact could not be interrupted, as it concerned the safety of the entire fantasy continent.
However, the current crisis has made it difficult for her to move forward, and she must find a way to break the deadlock!
Time ticked by, and tension spread like a virus in the air around them.
Ye Shuli's brain was racing as she considered what to do.
She gripped the magical artifact tightly in her hand, her palms damp with sweat.
She could feel the artifact trembling slightly, as if responding to her inner anxiety.
No, we can't wait any longer! We must take the initiative!
At this critical moment, Ye Shuli suddenly sensed an unusual fluctuation...
"Wait..." Ye Shuli suddenly raised her head, her eyes fixed intently ahead, "Something seems off..."
Ye Shuli frowned slightly, a flash of inspiration came to her mind, and a plan formed in her heart!
She quickly channeled her spiritual power into the artifact, and a faint golden light appeared on its surface, spreading out like ripples to form a thin golden barrier.
"Holy crap, Sister Li is awesome!" Jiang Ye couldn't help but swear when he saw this, and his originally pale face regained a bit of color.
This barrier, though seemingly fragile, contained immense power; the Black Demon Lord's fierce attack was actually blocked by this thin layer of light.
The black mist churned and hissed, but it could not break through the barrier's defenses.
The Black Demon Lord's face darkened, and a sinister glint flashed in his eyes.
This woman is indeed quite capable!
Although the barrier blocked the Black Demon Lord's attack, it was only a temporary measure.
The Blood Shadow Assassin seized the opportunity, his figure flashed, and he appeared in front of the barrier like a ghost. The sharp blade in his hand cut through the air and stabbed straight at the weak point of the barrier.
"Sister Li, be careful!" Jiang Ye exclaimed, rushing forward without thinking, brandishing his long sword and standing in front of Ye Shuli.
"Overestimating yourself!" The Blood Shadow Assassin sneered, his eyes full of contempt.
How dare a mere beginner in the early stages of spiritual cultivation show off his limited skills in front of him?
However, Jiang Ye's performance was beyond his expectations.
Although this kid's cultivation level was low, his fighting spirit was exceptionally strong. He wielded his longsword with great skill and managed to barely block several of the Blood Shadow Assassin's attacks.
"Wow, you're actually pretty good!" Jiang Ye said jokingly while fending off the Blood Shadow Assassin's attacks. "You son of a bitch, daring to bully my Sister Li, you've got a death wish!"
The Blood Shadow Assassin was annoyed that this seemingly silly kid was so difficult to deal with.
He intensified his attack, the sharp blade in his hand turning into afterimages that enveloped Jiang Ye.
The atmosphere of battle grew increasingly tense, with a strong smell of gunpowder filling the air.
While maintaining the barrier, Ye Shuli kept a close eye on the battle.
Suddenly, her gaze sharpened, and a sly smile appeared on her lips.
"Jiang Ye, three inches to the left!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ye didn't hesitate and swung his longsword sharply to the left, striking the Blood Shadow Assassin three inches below the ribs!
"Agh!" The Blood Shadow Assassin let out a miserable scream, staggered, and took a few steps back in a sorry state.
He clutched his wound, staring at Jiang Ye in disbelief. "You...how did you know my weakness?"
Jiang Ye chuckled, revealing a set of bright white teeth: "Sister Li said it, it's always right!" He raised an eyebrow in Ye Shuli's direction, looking smug.
Ye Shuli rolled her eyes at him, annoyed: "Stop talking nonsense and focus on the battle!"
Although she complained, a warm feeling welled up inside Ye Shuli.
This kid is actually quite reliable when it matters.
The Blood Shadow Assassin was thrown off balance by Jiang Ye's attack, and his originally fierce offensive became sluggish.
Ye Shuli seized the opportunity, manipulated the divine artifact, and a golden light shot out, striking the Blood Shadow Assassin squarely in the chest.
"Pfft!" The Blood Shadow Assassin spat out a mouthful of blood, flew backward, and crashed heavily to the ground, his life hanging in the balance.
"Sister Li, you're amazing!" Jiang Ye excitedly ran to Ye Shuli's side, his face full of admiration.
Ye Shuli gently patted his shoulder, a faint smile appearing on her lips: "You're not bad either, young man."
Their eyes met, and time seemed to stand still.
An ambiguous atmosphere permeated the tense battle scene.
Jiang Ye's heart suddenly raced, and his cheeks flushed slightly.
Ye Shuli also sensed something was amiss, her eyes flickered, and she subtly shifted her gaze away.
"Ahem..." Jiang Ye coughed awkwardly twice, breaking the awkward atmosphere. "Um... the Black Demon Cult Leader seems to be angry..."
Ye Shuli followed Jiang Ye's gaze and saw that the Black Demon Lord's face was ashen, his fists were clenched, and his whole body exuded a suffocating pressure.
"Little girl, you've successfully enraged me!" the Black Demon Cult Leader said through gritted teeth, his voice low and hoarse. "Next, I'll show you what true despair is!"
He slowly raised his hand, and a powerful force gathered in his palm, causing the surrounding air to distort and deform.
Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye exchanged a glance, both seeing a look of seriousness in each other's eyes.
"I'm about to unleash my ultimate move..." Jiang Ye swallowed, his voice trembling slightly.
Ye Shuli took a deep breath, her eyes resolute: "What's there to be afraid of? We'll meet force with force and water with water!"
The Black Demon Lord sneered and thrust his palm forward suddenly...
The Dark Lord has made his move!
What erupted from his palm was not some fancy light wave, but a pure, extreme black energy, like a ferocious beast that roared and pounced on Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye.
"Holy crap, this old guy's serious!" Jiang Ye exclaimed, feeling the hairs on his body stand on end.
This oppressive feeling was even more terrifying than the death stare he received when he first met Ye Shuli!
Ye Shuli also felt unprecedented pressure.
This force was like a mountain pressing down on her, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.
She gritted her teeth and desperately channeled her spiritual power to maintain the golden barrier.
The barrier trembled violently, making cracking sounds as if it were about to break at any moment.
"Sister Li, I can't hold on any longer!" Jiang Ye's voice was filled with despair.
He could sense that the golden barrier was on the verge of collapse.
Ye Shuli's face was pale, and large beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
She knew that if the barrier broke, both she and Jiang Ye would die without a burial place.
Time seemed to stretch out infinitely, each second feeling like an eternity.
The surrounding air seemed to freeze, so oppressive it was suffocating.
The shadow of death loomed over them, like an invisible hand, slowly but firmly tightening...
Ye Shuli felt her spiritual energy being rapidly depleted, and her vision began to blur.
She knew she had reached her limit.
Am I really going to die here?
At this critical moment, a white light pierced the darkness, like the dawn before sunrise, illuminating the abyss of despair.
A figure dressed in white appeared out of thin air and stood in front of Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye.
He had his back to them, so they couldn't see his face, but the powerful aura emanating from him instantly halted the Black Demon Lord's surging offensive.
"Who are you?!" the Black Demon Lord roared, his tone tinged with fear.
The man in white slowly turned around, revealing a handsome and mysterious face.
He looked at the Black Demon Cult Leader, a faint smile playing on his lips.
"You...you are..." The Black Demon Cult Leader's voice trembled, as if he had seen a ghost.
"Long time no see, Black Demon." The man in white spoke calmly, yet with an undeniable air of authority. "Your game is over."