Free Web NovelChapter 1532: Chapter 1532: Driven Away?
"Sever!"
A low voice echoed from Lu Qinwan’s mouth, and following Yun Xiao’s peculiar gaze, her right arm, frozen into an Ice Arm, detached directly and fell into the depths of the pool below, splashing water in all directions.
Swoosh!
With gritted teeth, Lu Qinwan severed her arm without a second thought. Ignoring the fallen Ice Arm, her figure flickered and darted towards Xue Qi by the pool’s edge.
"Hmph, at this point, can you really escape?"
Yun Xiao sneered, his Thunder Wings appearing abruptly, transforming him into a silver-grey streak of light as he pursued the Canglong Empress.
This time, however, the speed Yun Xiao relied on did not have the expected effect. Perhaps Lu Qinwan was not Xue Qi, and her speed was unmatched by the latter.
Nonetheless, Yun Xiao remained unworried, knowing that Lu Qinwan’s projection was at its last gasp, and Xue Qi was severely injured and immobilized. If he couldn’t capture them now, it would be unimaginable.
Yet, despite all Yun Xiao’s calculations, some things slipped from his control. Perhaps during the years since his rebirth, Lu Qinwan had learned some new tricks.
Swish!
Under Yun Xiao’s pursuit, Lu Qinwan’s figure, missing her right arm, crashed into Xue Qi’s body, causing the already heavily injured woman to suddenly exude a powerful aura.
"Go!"
A low voice came from Xue Qi’s mouth, though it lacked her usual tone, instead resonating with the dignity of the Canglong Empress.
It seems the Canglong Empress used a unique technique to fuse her clone projection into Xue Qi’s body, granting her a brief reviving surge, not just the previous near-death state.
"Die!"
An angry shout came from the sky—Yun Xiao was the source. He was a bow drawn, with no choice but to release. A massive Meridian Qi Palm Seal descended, sworn to obliterate Xue Qi along with the Canglong Empress’s clone projection.
Unfortunately, Yun Xiao was destined for disappointment. Just as his massive Meridian Qi Palm Seal was about to strike Xue Qi, a strong burst of power emanated from her body.
This force seemed not to be an attack but a special technique to transfer power, causing Yun Xiao’s enormous Meridian Qi Palm to miss Xue Qi, diverted to the vast pool beside.
Crash!
The sound of water echoed grandly—Yun Xiao’s powerful strike was immensely formidable, hitting the water, making the tranquil pool erupt into towering waves.
"Hmm?"
As Yun Xiao withdrew his gaze from the surging pool, he abruptly discovered that Xue Qi, who had been by the poolside moments ago, had vanished without a trace.
Yun Xiao felt a stirring in his heart, and he lifted his head. Far in the northern sky, a tiny black dot-like figure was swiftly darting away, separated by dozens of miles.
"Can’t catch up!"
Everyone followed Yun Xiao’s gaze, shifting their view northward. Seeing the distant, sky-like black dot, they all came to the same conclusion.
No matter how fast Yun Xiao was, at Xue Qi’s current speed, it was unattainable; it seemed to be a suddenly applied speed Secret Technique, instantly spanning tens of miles.
"Such technique exists here?"
Even Yun Xiao himself, seeing the figure tens of miles away, couldn’t help but shake his head with a bitter smile. Clearly, such strange speed was something even as a past Long Xiao Battle God soul, he had never encountered.
Therefore, within moments, Yun Xiao ceased his pursuit, regardless of anything, today’s battle was considered his overwhelming victory.
Regarding Xue Qi, the present Yun Xiao no longer gave much thought. Even if she returned to the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, receiving more resources, he had the confidence to prevail in their next meeting.
As for his once-betraying wife, the Canglong Empress Lu Qinwan, no matter the hatred, he knew that was merely a clone projection.
Even if the clone projection were to be hacked into pieces, it wouldn’t harm the Canglong Empress of the Nine-layered Dragon, perhaps just provoke her fury.
"The dignified Canglong Empress was beaten by Yun Xiao to flee in disarray?"
Putting aside Yun Xiao’s unusual thoughts, those cultivators observing from below had their eyes wide open, completely unable to believe the scene they were witnessing.
For Heavenly Rank experts like Hou Tianlie or Xiao Bailin, their thoughts were not the same as Luo Fusheng and others. They had no doubt that this was the clone projection of the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud Canglong Empress.
Yet, such a clone, comparable to a Heavenly Realm Middle Stage expert, was defeated and forced to flee by Yun Xiao in just a few moves. If it hadn’t escaped quickly enough, it might even have been completely annihilated by him.
Knowing that it was the clone of the Canglong Empress, Hou Tianlie and his companions never anticipated such an outcome. They had envisioned that the young man in plain clothes, Yun Xiao, would recognize his inferiority and retreat in the face of adversity.
Nevertheless, regardless of how one looked at it, the clone projection of the Canglong Empress was still a formidable enemy to Demons Mountain. The fact that Yun Xiao could secure a great victory left them shocked, yet also slightly joyful.
In contrast, the cultivators of the Spirit Fighting Commerce led by Wei Duzheng wore extremely grim expressions. Particularly the Chairman of this Douling Commerce, who was edging towards the outside, apparently ready to flee for his life at any moment.
They initially thought Xue Qi, being a direct disciple of the Canglong Empress, would allow Wuyan Palace to cling to a mighty figure. However, they never expected that Yun Xiao, that terrifying fellow, would actually drive away the clone of the Canglong Empress.
Even though there was still Ma Nu engaged in battle, seemingly holding a great advantage against Lu Yanji, Wei Duzheng was nonetheless losing his resolve, feeling that this plan was truly on the brink of failure.
Bam!
Just as the thoughts of everyone below were in disarray, there was a sudden loud noise from the skies, followed by an old figure unable to maintain its stance, retreating four to five steps under this force—it was none other than the President of the Meridian Refining Master Association, Lu Yanji.
Regardless, Lu Yanji had only recently broken through to the Heavenly Realm Middle Stage, having just reached the Heavenly Realm Early Stage not long ago, rendering his Meridian Qi somewhat unstable.
But what about Ma Nu? He had long been a Heavenly Realm Middle Stage expert, coming from the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud and being a house slave of the Lu family. Over the years, he had faithfully served his master and had become Lu Qinwan’s trusted confidant.
Thus, Lu Qinwan did not withhold any powerful techniques from the Lu family, instead, she selected appropriate ones to teach Ma Nu, allowing him to have an absolute advantage over same-level cultivators on the Tenglong Continent.
Ultimately, Lu Yanji was not Yun Xiao, and under such an oppressive might, he finally began to show signs of defeat. Yet, despite Ma Nu’s temporary victory, his expression was far from being pleased.
In Ma Nu’s heart, Lu Qinwan was the most revered person; she was someone he would risk his life to protect, even if it were just a clone projection.
Having been delayed by Lu Yanji earlier, and with Yun Xiao’s incredibly swift actions, Ma Nu had no chance to assist Lu Qinwan, ultimately resorting to special means to ensure Xue Qi’s escape.
Ma Nu had no resentment over Lu Qinwan’s disregard for herself. Given his Heavenly Realm Middle Stage strength, there was likely no one who could stop him on this field.
Nevertheless, Ma Nu had no intention of leaving at this moment. After blasting Lu Yanji back several feet, his eyes turned towards Yun Xiao, filled with hostility.
"You audacious brat, how dare you disrespect my lady, you’re utterly disgraceful!"
The venomous growl emerged from Ma Nu’s mouth. Perhaps in his heart, humiliating his lady was more unbearable than being killed himself.
Thus, Ma Nu harbored an intense urge to kill Yun Xiao, thinking that if he didn’t tear apart this little bastard who humiliated his lady, how could he face returning to serve by her side?
Swoosh!
As Ma Nu’s words fell, he moved towards Yun Xiao at high speed. Just as he started moving, Lu Yanji wasn’t slow to react either, he knew the disparity between Yun Xiao and that old robe elder.
No matter how impressive Yun Xiao’s earlier performance was, it was merely defeating a clone projection. In truth, Lu Qinwan’s clone projection that reached the Heavenly Realm Middle Stage was never comparable to Ma Nu, this true Heavenly Realm Middle Stage expert.
Whoosh...
Ma Nu’s speed was undeniably fast, yet in his wrathful state, he overlooked one fact. As he punched towards Yun Xiao’s head, his entire arm penetrated through the boy’s head, emerging from the back.
"An afterimage?!"
As a strong figure from the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, Ma Nu reacted swiftly. Realizing there was nothing tangible upon contact, and noticing no splatter from the head, he knew he had missed his target.
Clearly, Yun Xiao had once more used the Shadow Clone body Meridian Technique. Facing a bona fide Heavenly Realm Middle Stage expert, he couldn’t trifle effortlessly as he did against Lu Qinwan’s clone.
Yet, having transferred his true body elsewhere, Yun Xiao saw Lu Yanji had already advanced to Ma Nu’s front, effectively intercepting the Heavenly Realm Middle Stage expert, a gleam of determination passing through his eyes.
Given Yun Xiao’s Cloud Ascending Realm Middle Stage cultivation, it was impossible for him to harm Ma Nu. But when combined with someone like Lu Yanji, also a Heavenly Realm Middle Stage cultivator, the effect would be markedly different.
The main reason was Yun Xiao’s familiarity with Ma Nu. Back when he was Lu Qinwan’s husband, Ma Nu was a close attendant, making him well-versed with this Lu Family house slave’s tactics.
