I Have an Omen System

Chapter 351: Chapter 230: Second-Grade Opportunity (3)

Under the relentless assault of the waves, the blood-colored skeleton’s glow rapidly dimmed as it let out a wail of unbearable strain.

"Ptoo!" Jiang Hai violently spat out a mouthful of blood and retreated abruptly, clearly having suffered internal injuries.

A vicious glint flashed in his eyes. His gaze swept rapidly across the battlefield below, instantly locking onto Qin Xuan’Er, who had just emerged from the water and was observing the fight.

’This woman’s aura is only at the Mid-stage Purple Mansion, yet she can watch safely amidst the aftershocks of such a great battle. And her positioning is so clever... she must be an important figure!’

"You’re the one!"

Jiang Hai let out a savage laugh. Ignoring Zhong Ling’s pursuing attack, his body transformed into a bloody shadow, pouncing straight toward Qin Xuan with lightning speed.

A massive, blood-colored hand materialized out of thin air, bearing down with the pressure of a Golden Core expert!

"Watch out!" Lin Feng, who was busy fighting Wei Qingshan in the distance, cried out in alarm.

Qin Xuan cursed inwardly.

’Damn it, this old demon thinks I’m an easy target!’

Fortunately, he was already prepared.

Just as the blood-colored hand was about to close in, Qin Xuan suddenly activated the Ink Jade Dragon Chi Horn, which he had just obtained and had not yet undergone Refinement.

"HUMMM!"

A stream of incomparably pure Water Dao Rhyme emanated from the Dragon Chi Horn.

A flash of aquatic light flickered around Qin Xuan. He seemed to instantly merge with the surrounding water vapor, his speed increasing severalfold.

Like an incredibly slippery fish, he slipped through the gaps between the blood-red hand’s fingers in the nick of time, reappearing dozens of yards away!

"What?!"

Jiang Hai’s sure-kill grab had missed, and his eyes were filled with utter astonishment.

’A mere Mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivator actually managed to dodge my grasp?’

Qin Xuan clutched the still-warm Ink Jade Dragon Chi Horn, his heart a mixture of lingering fear and relief.

’This opportunity came at the perfect time.’

Meanwhile, in a flash, a thought streaked through Jiang Hai’s mind like lightning.

’Such an exquisite Water Escape Technique is absolutely beyond the grasp of an ordinary Purple Mansion cultivator...’

’This woman must be the Cyan Cloud Sect’s Daoist, hiding her true Cultivation!’

"The Daoist is here! Qingshan, let’s go!"

Without a moment’s hesitation, Jiang Hai threw a Blood-colored Thunder Pearl to force back the pursuing Zhong Ling.

He grabbed the equally shocked Wei Qingshan, and the two of them transformed into streaks of blood-red light, plunging headfirst into the ominous, seven-colored mist in the distance without a backward glance.

They vanished in an instant.

At that moment, it felt like a stampede of ten thousand beasts was rampaging through Qin Xuan’s mind. He wanted nothing more than to tilt his head back and howl at the sky.

’Damn it! Now I’m the Cyan Cloud Sect’s Daoist?!’

Zhong Ling hovered in mid-air, her slender brows furrowed as she watched the two escape into the seven-colored mist. She did not give chase.

Instead, she turned her probing gaze toward the still-shaken Qin Xuan’Er below, and to Lin Feng, who was rapidly closing in. Her eyes were deep, her thoughts unreadable.

Qin Xuan caught sight of Vice Palace Master Zhong Ling’s gaze from mid-air—it held a peculiar glint, a probing look that was growing thick with interest—and felt his scalp tingle.

As for Ye Qingxuan, who was inhabiting Lin Feng’s body, she was filled with guilt. Her gaze, directed at Qin Xuan’Er, was full of apology.

’Oh no, I’ve dragged Miss Qin into this... If I hadn’t been tied up fighting Wei Qingshan, I wouldn’t have drawn that old demon Jiang’s attention to her and caused her to be exposed!’

This guilt became glaringly apparent during the subsequent operation to clear out the remaining Profound Water Poison Flood Dragons.

The group finally found the source of the trouble in its lair deep within the Black Water Pool: a Tier Three Peak Profound Water Poison Flood Dragon.

The Poisonous Flood Dragon’s body was immense, its Scale Armor was a dark, baleful color, and it spewed clouds of Poisonous Fiend from its maw, making it exceptionally ferocious.

"Vile beast, taste my blade!" Zhao Yan was the first to charge, filling the sky with fiery clouds as he tried to seize the offensive.

Shi Jian held the defensive line, raising one earthen wall after another, while Leng Ningshuang froze the surface of the water to restrict the beast’s movement. Off to the side, Muuu Yu quietly analyzed the battle, pointing out the Poisonous Flood Dragon’s weaknesses.

Lin Feng, however, stayed close to Qin Xuan’Er’s side. "Miss Qin, be careful!"

His Wind and Thunder Sword Light didn’t just strike at the Poisonous Flood Dragon; it also intercepted every stray blast of Poisonous Fiend or water arrow that shot toward Qin Xuan’Er.

His Sword Technique was exquisite, a perfect blend of wind and thunder. He seemed to have an uncanny rapport with her, resolving every crisis she faced at the most critical moments.

Qin Xuan was dumbfounded.

’What’s with this guy? Don’t tell me he’s trying to hit on me?’