jdhmnovel Chapter 148 First Battle Against the Mystery
Chapter 148 First Battle Against the Mystery
The night was as dark as ink, shrouding the entire continent in a deep darkness.
Ye Shuli stood by the window, her delicate face appearing somewhat pale in the moonlight, her beautiful eyes burning with raging anger.
She gripped the note tightly in her hand, her knuckles turning white from the force.
On the note was a twisted symbol written in blood-red ink, a mark unique to the mysterious organization, representing death and threat.
"These bastards, do they really think I'm easy to bully?" Ye Shuli gritted her teeth, her voice filled with suppressed anger.
She would never allow anyone to harm those around her, whether they were acquaintances or strangers.
These people from that mysterious organization actually dared to set their sights on her; they're practically asking for trouble!
She took a deep breath, trying to calm her anger.
Without hesitation, she turned around and strode out of the room.
"All of you, assemble!" Her voice was cold, yet carried an undeniable authority, echoing through the silent night.
Before long, Ye Shuli's friends gathered in the room.
Seeing Ye Shuli's gloomy face, everyone realized the seriousness of the situation. The originally relaxed atmosphere instantly became heavy, and everyone's face was filled with worry.
"No one is allowed to touch my people!" Ye Shuli looked around at everyone, her words ringing out firmly.
The anger in her eyes was almost tangible.
Just then, a cold wind suddenly blew by, and the temperature around them seemed to drop several degrees instantly.
A figure dressed in a black cloak appeared before them like a ghost.
"Oh, you reacted pretty quickly." The man sneered, his voice hoarse and grating, like the friction of metal, making it very unpleasant to listen to.
He slowly lifted his cloak, revealing a pale face with hard, cold features, and eyes filled with malice and disdain.
"You're Ye Shuli? Tsk tsk, you don't seem so impressive."
"What are you?" Ye Shuli narrowed her eyes, staring at the Shadow Messenger in front of her. She could keenly sense the dangerous aura emanating from him, indicating that he was a formidable opponent.
“Me?” The Shadow Messenger let out a sinister laugh, his tone full of mockery. “I’m here to send you to hell.”
"You think you can take me?" Ye Shuli sneered, her anger blazing even brighter. "Are you still half asleep?"
The Shadow Messenger curled his lip in disdain, as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world.
"Don't think you're so great just because you have some strength. Today I'll show you what despair is."
The tense atmosphere in the air instantly reached its peak.
Ye Shuli felt her blood boiling, and she wished she could tear this arrogant guy in front of her to pieces immediately.
She clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug deep into her palms.
"Very well, you've successfully angered me." Ye Shuli smiled slightly, but her eyes were terrifyingly cold.
She slowly raised her hand, making a provocative gesture.
The Shadow Messenger suddenly said, "Heh, you're the first person I've personally taken action against. However, I'll make you regret ever being born into this world."
Ye Shuli smiled coldly, offering no reply, but the killing intent in her eyes intensified.
Ye Shuli took the initiative, her toes barely touching the ground as she shot towards the Shadow Messenger like an arrow.
She incorporates modern fighting techniques into her fantasy martial arts, her punches are so fast that they create a series of whistling sounds in the air, striking the opponent's vital points directly.
The Shadow Messenger was clearly caught off guard by Ye Shuli's attack. He only saw a blur before the wind of her fist arrived.
He quickly raised his arm to block, and with a muffled "bang," Ye Shuli's fist slammed solidly into his forearm.
The Shadow Messenger felt a sudden numbness in his arm and was secretly shocked to discover how strong this woman was!
He was at the mid-stage of the Spirit Venerable realm, yet he suffered a loss in strength.
He looked up and saw Ye Shuli's lips curl into a cold smile.
"Is that all? You dare to show off in front of me?" Ye Shuli mocked. She had already predicted his next move by observing the Shadow Messenger's figure and position. She exerted force with her feet and changed her move instantly, delivering a whip kick that slammed into his chest.
"Bang!" The Shadow Messenger was unable to dodge in time and took the hit head-on, staggering back a few steps and crashing into the wall behind him.
He felt a sharp pain in his chest, a metallic taste rose in his throat, a trickle of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth, and his eyes were filled with disbelief.
"Wow! Sister Li, that's awesome!" Jiang Ye, watching from the sidelines, was thrilled and couldn't help but shout his praises. "That move was absolutely amazing! No wonder my brother Ye has his eye on her!"
The Shadow Messenger steadied himself, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and his face was so gloomy it was almost dripping with water.
As a member of a mysterious organization, he had always been invincible, but he never expected to be humiliated by a little girl today. How could he tolerate this?
"It seems I underestimated you." The Shadow Messenger's face was grim, his tone filled with killing intent. "Since that's the case, don't blame me for being ruthless!" Black spiritual energy began to surge wildly around him, distorting the surrounding air.
He formed hand seals, and waves of black energy surged toward Ye Shuli like a storm, carrying a chilling killing intent.
Ye Shuli dared not be careless. She swayed her body and nimbly dodged the Shadow Messenger's attacks.
Her figure moved like a ghost through the dense energy waves. Every dodge was so dangerous yet perfectly timed, making the onlookers tremble with fear.
The Shadow Messenger's attacks missed repeatedly, fueling his rage. He roared and his attacks became even more frenzied.
The surrounding ground was blasted into craters and scattered with fragments of rock by his powerful spiritual energy.
The battle intensified, and a tense atmosphere filled the air, making it suffocating.
Just then, Ye Shuli suddenly stopped, a mysterious smile playing on her lips. She raised her hand, and a ball of energy radiating an eerie light gathered at her fingertips…
The energy cluster at Ye Shuli's fingertip grew brighter and brighter, emitting a strange fluctuation, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze.
This energy is unlike any known spiritual power on the continent; it carries a strange sense of technology, as if it comes from another world.
"What the hell is this?" The Shadow Messenger was secretly shocked. He had never seen this kind of energy before and felt the powerful force contained within it. An ominous premonition enveloped his heart.
"Let me show you the power of modern technology!" Ye Shuli's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile.
She gave a soft command, "Electromagnetic pulse, activate!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the energy cluster at his fingertips exploded instantly, transforming into a visible electromagnetic wave that spread outwards at the speed of light.
The surrounding air emitted a crackling sound, and the pebbles on the ground vibrated and bounced.
The Shadow Messenger was the first to be hit. He felt a powerful electric current instantly coursing through his body, causing him to tremble uncontrollably. The flow of spiritual energy within him became chaotic, as if he had been electrocuted, causing him unbearable pain.
He let out a scream and fell heavily to the ground like a kite with a broken string, his body convulsing uncontrollably.
"Holy crap! Sister Li, that move is so cool!" Jiang Ye was dumbfounded and couldn't help but swear. "That's like a dimensional reduction attack! This Shadow Messenger probably never dreamed that he would be defeated by such a high-tech gadget!"
The others were also speechless with astonishment. They had never seen such magical magic before. They stared wide-eyed at Ye Shuli, their eyes filled with awe and worship.
Ignoring the shock of the crowd, Ye Shuli pressed her advantage, flashing to the Shadow Messenger lying on the ground, looking down at him without a trace of pity in her eyes.
"Now, do you still think you can send me to hell?" Ye Shuli asked coldly, her tone full of sarcasm.
The Shadowbringer gritted his teeth.
Ye Shuli gave him no further chances. She raised her hand, and a sharp sword aura flashed, shattering the Shadow Messenger's dantian.
"Ah!" The Shadow Messenger let out a shrill scream. He could no longer gather spiritual power and had become a complete cripple.
His eyes were filled with despair.
Ye Shuli withdrew her hand, gave him a cold look, ignored him, and turned to walk towards Jiang Ye.
"Sister Li, you're amazing!" Jiang Ye greeted her excitedly. "I..."
"Shh!" Ye Shuli suddenly stuck out a finger and put it to Jiang Ye's lips. "Someone's coming..."
Jiang Ye excitedly hugged Ye Shuli, his voice filled with excitement and admiration: "Sister Li, you're amazing! You're my idol! What was that move you just made? It was so cool! Teach me!"
Ye Shuli was taken aback by his sudden hug, and then gently leaned into his arms.
Feeling the warmth emanating from him, her tense nerves gradually relaxed.
The two locked eyes, and an ambiguous atmosphere filled the air.
"It's a piece of cake," Ye Shuli said with a slight smile, feigning ease. "I'll teach you another time."
Jiang Ye whispered in her ear, "Sister Li, do you know how incredibly cool you looked just now! I think I'm in love!"
Ye Shuli was amused by him and gently punched him on the chest: "Smooth talker! Stop being so glib!" Although she said that, she felt sweet inside, as if she had eaten honey.
"Hey, Sister Li, what's the deal with this mysterious organization? Why are they always getting back at us?" Jiang Ye suddenly remembered the important matter and asked.
Ye Shuli pulled away from his embrace, her gaze turning serious. "This mysterious organization is powerful and enigmatic; their purpose is still unclear. However, one thing is certain: they are definitely not benevolent." She looked up at the sky, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes. "Tonight's Shadow Messenger is probably just a small fry; greater danger lies ahead..."
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly came from afar, breaking the brief silence between the two.
"Who goes there?" Jiang Ye immediately became alert and shielded Ye Shuli behind him.
A figure came rushing out of the darkness, panting, shouting, "Something terrible has happened!"
"What happened?" Ye Shuli asked hurriedly.
The newcomer was pale and said urgently, "The Jiang family...something has happened to the Jiang family!"