Free Web NovelChapter 2092: Chapter 2090: Fierce Battle
The struggle among Star Abyss outsiders often concludes with one side being devoured by the other, as if the victor gains some unknown benefit through this method!
As for what kind of benefits these are, even the Thunderbolt Battle Fortress doesn’t know, although there have been previous speculations that the vanquished contain unexhausted Dao Force within their bodies, allowing the victor to recover their own Dao Force in such a way...
However, some cultivators from the Thunderbolt Battle Fortress have tried this before, only to find it utterly ineffective, instead making themselves feel quite disgusted.
Currently, this Insect Race has won; its ferocious maw opened wide, biting off the opponent’s head in one gulp. As it chewed, Blood Water dripped from its mouth, its narrow compound eyes emanating a cruel light.
Jiu Yan fiercely urged her Mana, raised her hand to grasp in the Void, seizing a Silver Spear, and transformed into Liu Guang as she charged at the Insect Race.
Before she reached, the spear shower rained down, covering the Void ahead!
She certainly knew she couldn’t be a match for this Insect Race; estimating from the earlier Yu Bo, the Insect Race was more powerful than the ox demon that appeared above the All Phenomena Ocean.
If it were a typical encounter, she would have no chance of survival.
But now is an opportunity, because this Insect Race just had a Fight to the Death with an enemy; although it killed another Star Abyss outsider, it itself also suffered significant injuries. The key is that such an intense battle must have greatly depleted its Dao Force; otherwise, it wouldn’t look so battered.
Running away is impossible, so she can only Fight to the Death and perhaps find a chance for survival.
The Insect Race suddenly opened its maw wide in a voiceless roar, causing visible ripples to spread, enveloping Jiu Yan’s body.
Upon stepping into the ripples, Jiu Yan instantly felt as if she had entered an invisible barrier, her speed significantly reduced, even her spear thrust weakened considerably.
Clenching her teeth, she held her breath and fiercely urged her Mana; even her Soul Power exploded fiercely in that instant.
During the momentary stalemate, she finally broke through the barrier ahead, thrusting her spear toward the opened maw.
Yet this strike failed to succeed. Just as it was about to make an impact, the Insect Race suddenly discarded the spoils in its hand and punched, landing right on the spear’s tip!
Jiu Yan’s body abruptly halted; her magic treasure spear nearly slipped from her grip, her hands burning with pain, and her whole body flew backward.
The Insect Race was about to pursue, but then suddenly turned its head to look at Lu Ye.
Lu Ye now wore a solemn expression, summoning his sword gourd, its mouth opening toward the Insect Race’s range. Urging his Mana, a sword light shot out from the gourd mouth, swiftly attacking.
What Jiu Yan could perceive, Lu Ye certainly wouldn’t remain unaware, so almost simultaneously as she acted, Lu Ye was already prepared.
If they wanted to survive today, escaping immediately was unrealistic; they needed to join forces and fight the opponent, or seize an opportunity to kill and find a chance to flee.
"Affiliated treasure!" The Insect Race’s deep voice sounded, its normal eyes gazing at the sword gourd, filled with a greedy expression as if having seen a precious treasure.
The sword light rushed forth; the Insect Race dared not slacken its vigilance. Lu Ye and Jiu Yan were insignificant to him as he could sense both had no Dao Force, so they were merely ordinary stellar space cultivators. Regardless of their strength, they were like ants before him.
But the affiliated treasure was different; its power could inflict harm upon him.
Furthermore, once the affiliated treasure’s might was urged, it couldn’t be avoided without prior preparation, only enduring it.
Hurriedly, the Insect Race steadied its stance, activated its Mana, and protected itself.
The sword light struck his surface, blocked by his Mana, just like when Lu Ye faced the ox demon above All Phenomena Ocean before.
At that time, Lu Ye marveled at how the ox demon managed to refine its Mana to such resilience, but now he knew it was not about Mana; it was because of Dao Force.
The sword light grew increasingly dazzling, the Insect Race roared in resistance.
Jiu Yan returned to the fray, although earlier her blood Qi had been shaken, she was unimpeded, and seeing the Insect Race harassed by the sword light, she wouldn’t miss this opportunity.
"Begone!" The Insect Race impatiently countered the sword light while punching at Jiu Yan from afar. Jiu Yan’s advancing form halted; her protective magic shattered under the punch, her heart filled with dread. She knew this was just a casual strike from the opponent, separated by a distance, yet it carried such power. If struck closely by such a punch, she might perish immediately.
At the moment her protective magic shattered, another layer of light emerged over Jiu Yan’s body, evidently her Protective Dharma Treasure in action.
Seizing the chance, Jiu Yan closed in, channeling her mighty cultivation into the spear, stabbing fiercely, aiming at the Insect Race’s waist.
However, if even the sword light from the sword gourd couldn’t penetrate the opponent’s defense, how could her strike succeed?
The spear seemed to stab into an extremely tenacious force field, quickly arrested in its path, not even touching the Insect Race’s skin. Yet Jiu Yan didn’t give up, desperately pushing her power, knowing it was the best chance to deplete its Dao Force.
But after three breaths, Jiu Yan had to retreat because the Insect Race, infuriated, turned its murderous gaze on her, clearly intending to eliminate her first.
Almost simultaneously as Jiu Yan retreated, the dazzling sword light abruptly shattered, the sword gourd’s power unable to sustain itself any longer.
The Insect Race finally withdrew its gaze from Jiu Yan, more eager to obtain the affiliated treasure in Lu Ye’s hand than to kill Jiu Yan!
For all Star Abyss outsiders, affiliated treasures are of great use. Utilizing the power of affiliated treasures, they can gain extra Dao force, accelerating their growth.
Just as it took a step forward, the Insect Race was shocked to see a burst of fire erupting from Lu Ye’s side, sweeping toward it. The terrifying power within that burst of fire was no less than the previous sword light!
Even though the gourd in Lu Ye’s hand appeared no different from the previous one, the Insect Race keenly realized one thing: "Another affiliated treasure?"
Affiliated treasures are not abundant like cabbages. Although they are derivations of supreme treasures, their numbers are limited in both the stellar space and Star Abyss. For a cultivator to possess one affiliated treasure is a huge fortune, yet now someone has two!
The Insect Race was overjoyed, almost bursting into laughter, with only one thought surging in its mind: Mine, all mine!
But it quickly realized something was amiss, for its Dao force was severely depleted, and whether it could withstand the power of this second affiliated treasure was questionable.
Yet, at this moment, Lu Ye had already unleashed the fire gourd’s power, leaving it with no room for retreat, forcing it to bite the bullet and fiercely stimulate its own strength.
A burst of fire engulfed the Insect Race, instantly igniting it, turning it into a blazing fireball.
Even under the power of the fire gourd, the Insect Race still charged toward Lu Ye. With two affiliated treasures within reach, it was determined to seize them first. As for the fire gourd’s power, as long as its Dao force wasn’t exhausted, it wouldn’t suffer any harm.
It could sense that Lu Ye’s cultivation wasn’t high. At the very least, with such cultivation, he shouldn’t appear in this position.
But reaching Lu Ye made it realize that, although Lu Ye’s cultivation was low, he was very agile, managing to evade capture despite several attacks.
Lu Ye was full of helplessness. Initially, after unleashing the fire gourd’s power, he planned to flee with Jiu Yan. Regardless of whether the Insect Race could withstand the fire gourd’s power, this place was no longer safe with the aftermath of the fight spreading. Taking advantage of the distraction caused by the fire gourd’s power, they might have a chance to escape.
Who knew the Insect Race would target him, preventing his escape? Now he was forced to dodge using the Brazen Plundering Technique, not daring to confront it directly.
After all, the blazing power of the fire gourd did not differentiate between friend and foe. If he accidentally got caught in it, it wouldn’t end well. Currently, he couldn’t rely on the Talent Tree.
Not far away, Jiu Yan watched anxiously, unable to think of a good solution. She could only unleash a magic treasure, attacking from a distance, sending out waves of mystic light to hinder the Insect Race.
After more than ten breaths, the fire suddenly dissipated, and the Insect Race’s figure reappeared.
Almost simultaneously, a mystic light struck the Insect Race’s body, an offensive from Jiu Yan.
The mystic light struck the chest of the Insect Race, causing it to stagger, a huge wound appearing on its chest with blood flowing.
Jiu Yan was taken aback but immediately realized: "Its Dao force is exhausted!"
As she spoke, she charged with her spear.
Lu Ye also became aware of this, swiftly moving like Spectral Bewitchment to the side of the Insect Race, drawing the Boulder Mountain Saber and making a slash.
A faint roar of beasts echoed, a giant beast’s head phantom appeared, opening its bloody maw.
Barghest fangs bared!
Despite looking disheveled, the Insect Race suddenly turned its head, coldly fixing its gaze on him, its mouth curling into an eerie smile, reaching out to grasp him.
Lu Ye’s heart skipped a beat, thinking to himself, "Trouble, the Insect Race’s injury just now... was feigned weakness!"
The claws pierced through the beast shadow, causing it to shatter, then easily tore through Lu Ye’s protective magic, making a fierce grasp.
Lu Ye felt a sharp pain in his chest, and, in addition, an extremely peculiar power seemed to penetrate his chest, invading his body.
Hurriedly retreating, he broke into a cold sweat.
Fortunately, he quickly sensed the danger. Otherwise, if it had succeeded, he would be severely injured even if he survived. Presently, only a chunk of flesh had been torn from his chest, which wasn’t too big a problem.
But the crisis hadn’t been averted. Failing to land a blow, the Insect Race immediately pursued relentlessly.
An unprecedented sense of crisis enveloped his mind, making it seem as if time around him slowed down.
Lu Ye glanced past the Insect Race, seeing Jiu Yan anxiously rushing to assist, but she was still some distance away, unable to make it in time.
In haste, Lu Ye flicked his fingers, sending droplets of treasure blood flying towards the Insect Race, instantly releasing four droplets of treasure blood.
Without even having time to let the treasure blood transform into a doppelganger, a terrifying and powerful energy erupted from the treasure blood.
Four bursts of blood light exploded almost simultaneously, enveloping the Insect Race’s figure, with the massive impact force sending Lu Ye flying, worsening the injury on his chest.
