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Chapter 184 A Narrow Escape, Yao Girl Reaches the Summit

The black-robed man's pupils contracted sharply; the old man's appearance was too abrupt, as if he had appeared out of thin air.

"Who are you?" the man in black asked, his tone tinged with wariness.

The old man smiled slightly and did not answer. He simply waved his hand, and an invisible pressure instantly enveloped the man in black robes.

The man in black robes' expression changed drastically; this old man's strength was unfathomable!

The situation is critical for Dai Yao.

A new enemy leader has appeared, surrounded by suffocating spiritual energy, like a demon god descending to earth.

His eyes were cold, with a cruel smile, as if he were looking at a flock of lambs to the slaughter.

"You ants think you can stop me?"

The new enemy leader displayed astonishing strength from the moment he made his move.

With a mere flick of his sleeve, Dai Yao's guards were sent flying like kites with broken strings, their fates unknown.

Dai Yao's heart sank. This person's strength had probably already surpassed the Nascent Soul stage!

The shadow of death loomed over Dai Yao, and she felt an unprecedented despair.

Just then, she suddenly remembered the mysterious fragment she had obtained in the ancient battlefield ruins.

At that moment, a powerful force emerged from the fragments, giving her a deeper understanding of the laws of heaven and earth.

"I'll risk it all!" Dai Yao gritted her teeth and poured all her remaining spiritual power into the fragment.

The fragments emitted a dazzling light, and a powerful force instantly surged into Dai Yao's body.

Dai Yao felt her power increasing rapidly, as if she had broken through some kind of constraint.

"What is this?!" The new enemy leader's expression changed slightly. He sensed the powerful aura emanating from Dai Yao and felt a vague unease in his heart.

Dai Yao curled her lips into a cold smile, raised the shard in her hand, and muttered something under her breath.

The spiritual energy between heaven and earth surged wildly, forming a huge vortex that enveloped Dai Yao.

"Yao Yao!" the mysterious helper called out anxiously from afar.

Dai Yao ignored them and focused all her power on one point, slashing fiercely at the new enemy leader!

"Boom!" With a loud noise, the earth shook.

The new enemy leader was caught off guard by the sudden attack and staggered backward.

As the smoke cleared, Dai Yao stood proudly, her aura even more powerful, like a war god.

The new enemy leader's eyes were filled with shock and anger. He never expected that this seemingly weak woman could unleash such powerful strength.

"You..." The new enemy leader was about to speak when Dai Yao interrupted, "This is just the beginning!"

As soon as Dai Yao finished speaking, the new enemy leader reacted and roared, "Little girl, don't be so arrogant!" He quickly formed hand seals, and streaks of black lightning shot out from his fingertips, attacking Dai Yao like venomous snakes.

"That's it?" Dai Yao curled her lip in disdain, and with a swift movement, easily dodged the attack.

The fragment in her hand shone even brighter, and streams of pure spiritual energy surged into her body, making her feel full of power.

"An eye for an eye, so take this! Yao Girl's Heart Beep Beep Beep!" Dai Yao winked playfully, and the fragment in her hand transformed into a dazzling beam of light, striking the new enemy leader directly.

"Boom boom boom!" Explosions rang out continuously, the surrounding mountains were leveled, and sand and stones flew everywhere, blotting out the sun.

The two of them were going back and forth, fighting fiercely.

Although the new enemy leader was powerful, Dai Yao's combat strength was greatly enhanced after fusing with the power of the fragments. In addition, with her endless surprise moves and agile movements, she gradually gained the upper hand.

The new enemy leader grew increasingly alarmed as the battle raged on. He never imagined that he would be driven to such a state by an unknown little girl!

As he watched his men die or flee, panic began to set in.

"This is impossible! Who exactly are you?"

"Guess?" Dai Yao smiled slyly. Taking advantage of his distraction, the fragment in her hand shone brightly and condensed into a huge light sword.

"Take my strongest attack—Yao Nu Brand Cosmic Invincible Thunder Slash!" The lightsaber, carrying an aura of world destruction, slashed down fiercely!

"Ah!" The new enemy leader let out a scream as his body was cleaved in two by the lightsaber, then turned into specks of starlight and dissipated in the air.

Upon seeing this, his remaining forces scattered like birds and beasts, fleeing in all directions.

Dai Yao gathered up the fragments, let out a long sigh of relief, and looked at the devastated battlefield. She couldn't help but exclaim, "Finally done! I'm exhausted!" Just as she was about to find a place to rest, she suddenly sensed a familiar presence rapidly approaching.

"Yao Yao!" A gentle voice rang in my ears.

Dai Yao turned around and saw a figure walking through the air, dressed in white, like a celestial being.

Before she could even speak, the man pulled her into a tight embrace, his voice filled with worry: "Thank goodness you're alright..." Before Dai Yao could even complain about this slightly cheesy entrance, she was held tightly by the man.

A familiar scent enveloped her, carrying a faint, refreshing fragrance—it was hers…

Hmm, a close ally, this guy has finally deigned to show up!

"If you don't come soon, I'm going to die!" Dai Yao pretended to be weak and leaned against him, not forgetting to secretly pinch him.

The newcomer was none other than the mysterious figure who had been trapped earlier. He chuckled softly, his voice trembling slightly: "Fool, how could I let anything happen to you?" He gently stroked Dai Yao's hair, his eyes filled with a tenderness that could drown a person.

The surviving disciples of the Demon Palace all smiled like doting aunts at the sight. Even the little spirit child who had been rescued by Dai Yao earlier blinked his big eyes and looked at them with curiosity.

"Ahem, be mindful of your behavior, there's a child here!" Dai Yao blushed and broke free from his embrace, coughing twice as if trying to appear calm.

The mysterious figure, however, paid no attention. Instead, he took her hand, their fingers intertwined, and declared his ownership in a high-profile manner: "My Yao Yao is naturally loved by everyone." As he spoke, he turned to look at the little boy, his eyes softening instantly, "Little one, call me uncle."

The little boy tilted his head and asked in a childish voice, "Uncle, what's so delicious?" As soon as he said this, everyone burst into laughter, and even Miao Wan, who had been keeping a straight face, couldn't help but smile.

After the laughter subsided, Dai Yao sat cross-legged and began to absorb the remaining energy from the battlefield.

She formed hand seals and chanted incantations, causing the surrounding spiritual energy to surge wildly into her body.

Her aura grew stronger, and her previously pale complexion gradually regained its rosy hue.

A mysterious figure then stood guard beside her, protecting her.

After an unknown amount of time, Dai Yao slowly opened her eyes, a glint of light flashing within them.

She felt full of power, as if she had been reborn.

"I feel like I can take on ten people by myself now!" she said excitedly, clenching her fist.

Just then, the little boy suddenly pointed into the distance and exclaimed, "Uncle and Auntie, look!"

Dai Yao and the mysterious figure looked in the direction the little spirit child was pointing, and saw a strange light appear on the horizon...

"It seems this matter is not over yet," the mysterious figure said gravely.

Dai Yao nodded, her eyes resolute: "We'll meet force with force, and water with earth. What's there to be afraid of? Let's just do it!"

The strange light drew closer, gradually revealing its true form—a massive, black ship exuding a chilling, demonic aura.

On the ship, banners fluttered, and a golden character "玄" was prominently embroidered on them.

“Xuanming Sect?!” Dai Yao recognized the symbol at a glance, and her heart sank.

The Xuanming Sect is a notorious evil sect in the cultivation world, known for its unpredictable and ruthless methods. It's unexpected that they would also participate in this war between immortals and demons.

"It seems we're about to have another opponent." The mysterious figure spoke calmly, but a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

"What's there to be afraid of? We'll take them on one by one, two by two!" Dai Yao patted his shoulder and said with great bravado, "I'm fully recovered now, and my fighting power is off the charts!"

"Yao Yao is so cool!" The surrounding Demon Palace disciples cheered, their morale soaring.

The little boy waved his tiny fists and shouted in his childish voice, "Sister Yao Yao is the best!"

Dai Yao smiled and ruffled his hair, but secretly she was on guard.

The emergence of the Xuanming Sect has made this already complex war between immortals and demons even more unpredictable.

She had a vague feeling that there was a bigger conspiracy hidden behind this.

Just then, a figure dressed in a black robe and wearing a bamboo hat slowly emerged from the ship.

He exuded a powerful, suffocating aura.

"Dai Yao, I've long admired your name." The man in the straw hat spoke in a hoarse voice, tinged with a hint of mockery. "Meeting you today, I can see that your reputation is indeed well-deserved."

"Who do you think you are?" Dai Yao retorted without any politeness.

The man in the straw hat chuckled softly, slowly removing his hat to reveal a handsome yet effeminate face.

"I am Xuan Ye, the young master of the Xuanming Sect." A wicked smile appeared on his lips. "I have come here specifically to seek guidance from Palace Master Dai."

Dai Yao narrowed her eyes and sized up the man in front of her.

This guy looks young, but he has the cultivation of the Nascent Soul stage, so he is obviously not someone to be trifled with.

"Want to learn from me? I think you've come with ill intentions!" Dai Yao sneered, her hand already gripping her weapon tightly.

"Why is Palace Master Dai so wary?" Xuan Ye spread his hands, looking innocent. "I have long admired Palace Master Dai and would like to have a friendly spar with you."

"Stop talking nonsense, just fight!" Dai Yao had lost her patience; she didn't have time to play word games with this guy.

Xuan Ye didn't waste any more words. With a flash, he disappeared from the spot.

The next moment, he appeared in front of Dai Yao, a black longsword in his hand, and thrust it straight at her!

Dai Yao was prepared and dodged to the side. Her long whip coiled out like a serpent, tightly binding Xuan Ye's sword.

"A mere trick!" Xuan Ye scoffed disdainfully, his longsword trembling as he snapped Dai Yao's whip in two.

Dai Yao remained calm, retreating while simultaneously forming hand seals and unleashing a series of spells at Xuan Ye.

Xuan Ye easily dodged the attack, his figure vanished again, and he reappeared behind Dai Yao, striking her in the back with a palm.

Dai Yao reacted quickly, turning around and striking with a palm.

"boom!"

The two palms collided with a loud bang. Dai Yao was forced back several steps, and a trace of blood trickled from the corner of her mouth.

"Yao Yao!" Upon seeing this, the mysterious figure quickly stepped forward to support her.

"I'm fine." Dai Yao wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, her eyes resolute. "This kid is a bit troublesome, let's go together!"

The mysterious figure nodded and stood side by side with Dai Yao, facing Xuan Ye together.

Just then, the little boy suddenly tugged at Dai Yao's sleeve and pointed into the distance, saying, "Sister Yao Yao, look!"

Dai Yao followed his finger and saw a thick fog appearing in the distance...

"What place is that?" Dai Yao asked, puzzled.

"I don't know." The mysterious figure shook his head. "Let's go take a look."

He took Dai Yao's hand and walked towards the thick fog...