Sage of Humanity

Chapter 2105: Chapter 2103: Spectral Sedan Chair Reappears

Over the past few months, the four-member squad has gone through countless battles. Du Qingsha has always been the main force, with Lu Ye largely playing the role of bait, while Xsu Rong and Snake Girl primarily provide long-range support.

Because their strength is not very high, if they engaged in close combat with the enemy, accidents were likely to happen.

Hundreds of battles large and small have been fought, and both Xsu Rong and Snake Girl have been able to complete their tasks well.

But this time, Xsu Rong acted foolishly by charging forward alongside Du Qingsha.

Not only Xsu Rong, but also Snake Girl!

Lu Ye immediately realized that the problem was not with them; it was the result of the malevolent voice earlier. Under the voice’s influence, even someone like him, a 6th Dao, was overwhelmed with killing intent, almost losing control, let alone Xsu Rong and Snake Girl.

With most of his body shattered, Xsu Rong was definitely not going to survive. In his last moment of clarity before death, he realized the foolishness of his actions. Out of the corner of his eye, he glimpsed Snake Girl not far away and shouted, "Run!"

Snake Girl’s eyes, originally crimson, turned completely blood-red, her entire being surging with murderous intent. Xsu Rong’s death drove her to madness, as she howled and manipulated her cover armor, entangling with the enemy’s form.

However, that 6th Dao expert merely reached out and pulled hard, tearing the snake-shaped cover armor into two pieces. Blood and viscera spilled from the broken sections.

Perceiving danger and about to help Snake Girl, Lu Ye halted, sighing heavily. He was ultimately one step too late. He hadn’t anticipated such an outcome.

Having spent time together, they had developed some camaraderie, and this time with Du Qingsha stepping down as squad leader, barring any unforeseen events, these two would be his team members.

Now, however, they seemed like insects crushed easily.

"How pathetic!" the 6th Dao expert casually tossed the two halves of the cover armor aside.

"I’ll make you pay with your life!" Du Qingsha shouted angrily, attacking the enemy with her cover armor, every move deadly.

Lu Ye also brandished the Boulder Mountain Saber, lowering his gaze as he charged forward.

Unable to save Xsu Rong and Snake Girl in time, he could only avenge them.

With Dao force in command and surging blood Qi, in tandem with Du Qingsha, they quickly overwhelmed the 6th Dao enemy.

The opponent clearly hadn’t expected Lu Ye and Du Qingsha to be on his level, quickly losing his arrogant demeanor, desperately summoning Dao force to protect himself while seeking an escape route.

But no opportunity arose, and in moments he was covered in wounds, soon to be killed if nothing unexpected happened.

However, the fierce battle attracted nearby Star Abyss outsiders. Their state was just like Xsu Rong and Snake Girl earlier; clearly all were influenced by that malevolent voice, disregarding differences in strength, recklessly joining the fight, each fearless.

Although Lu Ye and Du Qingsha could easily slaughter these weaker enemies, it gave the 6th Dao expert a chance to catch his breath.

Moments later, Lu Ye activated the Blood Sea Technique, enveloping the area in a vast blood sea, completely cutting off the 6th Dao expert’s escape hopes.

Together with Du Qingsha, they finally killed him.

They barely had time to catch their breath before two more 6th Dao figures stormed into the Blood Sea.

The battle raged on relentlessly!

Lu Ye had already condensed his Talent Tree Avatar. Though he didn’t have the Boulder Mountain Saber, with Dao force empowerment, even merely punching the enemy could unleash immense power.

In the Blood Sea, weaker Star Abyss outsider breath continually dwindled, yet the enemy seemed endless. The Talent Tree Avatar was withdrawn and re-condensed, as this kind of battle severely drained his Dao force, soon dropping below two hundred, which left both him and his avatar capable of wielding only 5th Dao strength.

After re-condensing, his main body maintained 6th Dao strength, while the avatar, due to less Dao force distribution, could only maintain 5th Dao strength.

He realized continuing the fight was futile. The changes at the Star Abyss Gate seemed to have let more Star Abyss outsiders into this stellar space. While currently encountering only 6th Dao, persisting could bring forth 7th Dao, 8th Dao, or even stronger beings. In that case, both he and Du Qingsha would be doomed!

He needed to return to Thunderbolt Battle Fortress first, before considering anything else.

"Let’s go!" Lu Ye called out sharply.

Du Qingsha’s voice responded, "You go first, I’ll cover the rear!"

"No more talking!" Lu Ye replied, grabbing her and heading out from the Blood Sea.

At such a close range, Du Qingsha noticed something unusual. She couldn’t help inspecting Lu Ye: "Why aren’t you wearing clothes?"

In this world, who fights to the extent of losing their clothes?

Lu Ye didn’t want to respond. At the moment, it was his Talent Tree Avatar dragging Du Qingsha; in such intense combat, there was no time for the avatar to dress properly. He could only stimulate his blood Qi to cover vital areas roughly.

The avatar and Du Qingsha escaped together, while his main body maintained the Blood Sea to confine and kill the enemy. After a moment, he withdrew the Blood Sea, activated Void Spirit Runes, and Teleported away.

After regrouping with the avatar, Lu Ye immediately retracted the avatar and continued escaping toward Thunderbolt Battle Fortress with Du Qingsha.

However, hardly had they fled when Lu Ye felt something tightening around his waist, as if something bound him. Looking down, he was shocked to discover a red ribbon wrapped around his waist, without knowing when it happened.

This thing... looked somewhat familiar!

As the thought flashed, his body became uncontrollably drawn in one direction.

Du Qingsha was utterly bewildered, looking up to see a ghostly carriage that appeared unexpectedly, looking extremely festive.

Lu Ye’s entire being was wrapped in a red ribbon inside the carriage, flying toward its interior.

"Run! Don’t stop!" Lu Ye shouted, looking back to see many figures charging toward Du Qingsha.

Although she had advanced to the 6th Dao, the recent arduous battle had drained her Dao force significantly, leaving her unable to sustain prolonged combat.

Du Qingsha was completely unaware of what had occurred, but after Lu Ye shouted, his figure vanished, along with the suddenly appearing red carriage.

With no time to ponder, Du Qingsha continued to flee.

With a rumble, Lu Ye rolled a few times, struggling to get up, and saw several familiar figures standing not far from him.

Among them was Jiu Yan.

Seeing Lu Ye, Jiu Yan visibly exhaled with relief, stepping forward: "Are you alright?"

Lu Ye shook his head, glancing around at everyone, realizing: "Are we captured by the Spectral Sedan Chair again?"

"Indeed!" Chen Li said with a speechless expression, "I was in seclusion, forging the Dao Realm, but the Spectral Sedan Chair suddenly captured me. If not, maybe I would have succeeded by now!"

In the carriage, aside from Lu Ye and Jiu Yan, were Chen Li, Bewitchment Shadow, and Water Fairy.

The number of ten people was still five short.

Water Fairy spoke softly: "I wasn’t in seclusion; I was still battling enemies on the battlefield when captured. Junior Brother Lu seemed similar?"

Lu Ye looked extremely disheveled due to using the Power of the 6th Dao to fight, bearing a tremendous burden, covered in blood, and with cracks on exposed skin, now rapidly healing.

"Correct." Lu Ye nodded, comprehending, "In this sense, the other five Fellow Daoists should return as well."

The Spectral Sedan Chair captured their group of ten into the Yiyuan stellar space, and judging by the situation, they would all be gathered again, though this timing...

Du Qingsha’s situation was unknown, but with her capabilities, she should be able to escape to the Thunderbolt Battle Fortress, regardless of his presence. As for the future of the home planet, it’s beyond his concerns.

After contemplating, he said, "Over these days, surely everyone has sensed something, correct?"

After a silent pause, Chen Li sighed: "Who would have thought, the stellar space isn’t singular. This is another stellar space, and their plight is our stellar space’s future, truly concerning."

After separating, each attempted to return to their original realm, yet as time passed and information gathered, they found themselves in another stellar space, the realization profoundly astounding.

Like Lu Ye and Jiu Yan, they entered a battlefield base, not coincidentally, but as their only option. As Peak Sun Blaze individuals seeking to forge the Dao foundation, they could reach places with Star Abyss ambience.

Lu Ye and Jiu Yan entered Thunderbolt Battle Fortress; the others dispersed in different bases.

"Once the other five Fellow Daoists are gathered, let’s discuss this together. There are many matters to sit down and talk over." Lu Ye suggested.

No one disagreed.

Lu Ye and Jiu Yan sat aside, clearing their filth, while he quietly asked, "Sister, what’s your situation?"

Jiu Yan lowered her head, slowly shaking it, expressing dimly.

Though he anticipated, since Lu Ye didn’t sense Dao force from Jiu Yan, learning she hadn’t forged the Dao foundation was still surprising.

Forging the Dao foundation isn’t easy, yet Jiu Yan entered the Enlightenment Pool without succeeding, raising doubts.

Her aptitude and foundation shouldn’t be so lacking.

Lu Ye knew little about the Enlightenment Pool, but according to Du Qingsha, it significantly enhances a cultivator’s chances to forge the Dao foundation.

Calming his mind, he reassured, "No rush, there’s always another opportunity."

If the Star Abyss invasion begins, Sun Blaze cultivators from the All Phenomena Ocean stellar space will have a path forward, though it’s both opportunity and calamity.

Inside the calm Spectral Sedan Chair, Su Wan, Zi Ji, and Chong Yue were all captured inside.

Moments after Chong Yue entered, Lu Ye suddenly showed a shocked expression.

Because at that instance, he felt the familiar confinement force resurge within him, immobilizing him and sealing his power within.

This was...the punishment for confronting Charng Feng from the Spectral Sedan Chair.

Wasn’t it over? Why has it returned!