Chapter 189: Arrival
Chapter 189: Arrival
"Meng Zhenchuan's Water Hexagram Intention is indeed remarkable. My 'One River Spring Water' is no match for it, allowing him to take advantage of the terrain. This battle might be a little challenging."
Han Guang's figure emerged from a spring water, his right hand grasping the bamboo stick. He opened his mouth slightly, releasing a few bubbles, but his voice carried through the water.
Meng Danyu glanced sideways, and in the other directions, three figures arrived late, each wearing the attire of ordinary inner disciples of the Mystic Mechanism Pavilion. However, they all had Primordial Energy surging within them, clearly indicating that they were Organ Realms cultivators. They had been hiding among the Pavilion's regular disciples all along!
Three Pavilion Overseers!
One was a true transmitter of the Blood Concealment Tower.
Five Organ Realms cultivators were blocking all escape routes, trapping Meng Danyu within the stone cave.
"When did the Blood Concealment Tower start working with the Mystic Mechanism Pavilion?"
Meng Danyu paid no attention to the front but cast a cold glance at the passage she had come from.
With her Water Hexagram Intention's perception, she could sense even slight disturbances within dozens of zhang in the underground water veins. Only the Blood Concealment Tower's assassin, trailing far behind at over ten zhang, could barely evade her detection.
It was impossible for the Pavilion's cultivators to have coincidentally arrived from different directions at this moment. Moreover, with a Blood Concealment Tower assassin secretly following them, it was undoubtedly a premeditated plan!
In reality, Meng Danyu held an absolute advantage in this underground water vein.
If it weren't for the Blood Concealment Tower's assassin secretly tailing them, coordinating with the Pavilion's cultivators to form a siege, and delivering a final strike from the passage, even with a few more cultivators, they wouldn't have been able to surround her in such terrain.
The encirclement was now complete, and with the cave deep underground, there were only a few passages for escape. The terrain limited her, and despite having the advantage of the water's terrain, she found herself in a dangerous crisis.
"Temporary cooperation," a dry voice echoed from the dark passage, belonging to the Blood Concealment Tower's assassin. He was an Organ Realms Overseer, not a true transmitter, and his voice indicated an advanced age.
Han Guang sighed, "I didn't want to confront Meng Zhenchuan in such an environment either. But who knew it would be an underground mud cave? We have no choice but to give it a try. I still feel it's unlikely to capture you."
If the cave had been a mud cave, not completely submerged in water, he would have had an 80-90% chance of success. But the current environment favored Meng Danyu's abilities. Although his Warm Spring Intent could control spring water, it wasn't as powerful as the Water Hexagram Intention.
Without further ado, Han Guang, uncharacteristically concise, swept his bamboo stick, stirring up a spring water current towards Meng Danyu. Despite the five-person encirclement, the environment was ideal for Meng Danyu's abilities, and as a true transmitter of her sect, she surely had some life-saving tricks. Han Guang's chances were less than 30%, but it was worth the attempt.
A loud splash reverberated through the stone cave.
The water channels within the cave became turbulent as Han Guang took the lead, and the three Pavilion Overseers joined the assault. The Blood Concealment Tower's assassin remained hidden, adding a sense of unease to the battle.
Meng Danyu, facing multiple opponents alone, remained remarkably calm. She fully expanded her Water Hexagram Intention, controlling almost all the water in the cave. With a wave of her Silver Water Sword, the water surged, and in an instant, visible water swords materialized, crisscrossing and forming a sword array that struck in all directions.
Boom! Boom! Boom!!!
One after another, massive water bubbles burst open in the cave, unleashing the power of the water veins. The cave instantly transformed into a fierce battlefield, and if not for the incredibly resilient rocks and the flowing earth pulse energy, it would have crumbled under the attacks of several Organ Realms cultivators.
Meng Danyu's control over the terrain was formidable. With her Water Hexagram Intention reaching its peak, almost all the water veins in the cave became her allies. The water swords, crisscrossing the cave, seemed to suppress the four Pavilion cultivators single-handedly.
However, Meng Danyu knew the truth.
Han Guang and the others were merely maintaining their defenses, avoiding any openings that would allow her to escape. They intended to slowly tighten the noose and eliminate her.
Despite Meng Dan Yun's manipulation of the water veins and her attacks in all directions, she could only charge and retreat within the encirclement of the four. As long as she couldn't break through, it would all be meaningless.
However, as a true disciple of the Seven Mysteries Sect, Meng Dan Yun was one of the few geniuses of her generation, and she showed no fear. Instead, she immersed herself in the intense battle, temporarily forgetting about breaking free from the encirclement. She wanted to use this perilous situation and the advantage of the water veins to further her understanding of the Water Hexagram Intention.
If she could comprehend the second step of the Water Hexagram Intention, then even with the combined efforts of Han Guang and his four companions, they wouldn't be able to stop her within this underground water vein. Not only would she be able to escape the crisis and move freely, but she could also turn the tables and hunt down Han Guang and the others.
Swish! Swish!
Within the grotto, the power of the water veins transformed into countless water swords, each carrying strands of wind, clashing with Han Guang's bamboo stick and the various weapons of the three Mystic Mechanism Pavilion overseers, including the twin axes and iron measures.
The encirclement formed by Han Guang and the others gradually tightened as the battle progressed.
Amidst the fierce clashes, Meng Dan Yun endured the pressure from all directions. At this moment, various insights into the Water Hexagram Intention flooded into her mind.
As a true transmitter of the Seven Mysteries Sect, Meng Dan Yun had been slow to comprehend the second step of the Intention, falling behind many others. Although the Whistling Wind and Water Hexagram Intentions were relatively easier to grasp compared to other sects, as a true transmitter, her comprehension and talent were never lacking, making her a one-in-a-million existence.
What she lacked was experience.
Almost all true transmitters of the Seven Mysteries Sect lacked some experience and the insights gained from life-and-death situations.
For many years, the true transmitters of the Seven Mysteries Sect rarely left Yuzhou. They only ventured out after reaching the Organ Realm, and the greatest danger they encountered in Yuzhou was facing fifth-rank or even sixth-rank demonic creatures, or sparring with their fellow sect members.
Cultivation required both cultivation and experience. This trip to the outside world, hunting down the remnants of the Celestial Corpse Sect, and experiencing the tide disaster were all part of Meng Dan Yun's journey, accumulating experiences in her heart, waiting for the moment when they would converge into a moment of enlightenment.
At this moment, Meng Dan Yun, under immense pressure, pushed her Water Hexagram Intention to its limit, seemingly merging with the water veins. In that fleeting moment, she seemed to be on the verge of crossing the boundary and touching the barrier.
But at that very instant, Han Guang, who had been closely watching Meng Dan Yun, revealed a sinister glint in his eyes. His bamboo stick suddenly descended towards Meng Dan Yun, and a scorching heat was added to the Warm Spring Intention surrounding the tip of the stick.
This scorching heat exceeded the scope of the Warm Spring Intention; it was no longer warm but hot.
The Blazing Summer Intention!
As a true transmitter of the Mystic Mechanism Pavilion, ranked higher than Cheng Houhua, Han Guang had secretly comprehended the second of the four seasonal intentions—the Blazing Summer Intention.
Although Han Guang's Blazing Summer Intention was clearly in its initial stages and far less refined than the Warm Spring Intention, he chose the moment when Meng Dan Yun was immersed in the water veins and about to gain insight to strike. With a single attack, he shattered two water swords coming at him and aimed his stick directly at Meng Dan Yun's head.
"Oh no!"
Meng Dan Yun was forcibly pulled out of her state of insight, her face changing color. Han Guang's sinister move caught her off guard. It seemed he had intentionally pressured her, allowing her to gain insight, only to deliver a devastating blow at that crucial moment. Not only did this interrupt her immersion, but he also closed in during the gap.
However, Meng Dan Yun reacted just in time. Her Silver Water Sword slashed through the water, blocking Han Guang's bamboo stick. The sword and the stick collided in the water, causing the water to silently explode.
Just then, the Blood Concealment Tower assassin, who had been hiding, suddenly emerged from the water. The Eyebrow Blade attacked from a tricky angle, stabbing towards Meng Dan Yun's back heart, seizing the moment when she was hastily countering Han Guang and exposing a weakness.
Meng Dan Yun sighed inwardly. Indeed, none of her opponents were easy to deal with. Han Guang, being a true transmitter of the Seven Mysteries Sect, would undoubtedly rank higher than her. The Blood Concealment Tower assassin was also formidable, striking at vital points with both attacks. The other three overseers of the Mystic Mechanism Pavilion, though not as strong, were incredibly steady, making their teamwork almost flawless.
As Han Guang had said, Meng Dan Yun wasn't without means to protect herself. However, once that secret art was activated, although it could forcefully elevate her Yuan Gang True Energy within a short time, it would also cause damage to her organs and meridians. Afterward, she would need at least a few months of rest, and unless it was absolutely necessary, she naturally wouldn't want to use it.
But at this very moment.
Han Guang's sudden strike caught her off guard, and as she hastily countered, a crack appeared in the flow of her Yuan Gang energy.
In the blink of an eye, a Blood Concealment Tower assassin's attack from the side below targeted her most vulnerable spot. With no time to react, the crack widened, and she was already struggling to respond. Blocking hastily would also result in injury, and at this moment, it seemed her only option was to unleash her secret art, forcefully breaking through the encirclement and escaping.
But just then.
Meng Dan Yun's heart stirred, as if sensing something. The restless Yuan Gang energy within her suddenly stilled.
She swept her left hand through the water, summoning a stream of water and wind, intercepting the Eyebrow Blade aimed at her heart. With a slap, she forcefully grasped the blade in her palm, and a collision of hidden killing intent and her Feng Shui power briefly clashed. Blood immediately flowed from her slender hand, but she clenched the blade tightly, slowing its advance significantly. Finally, it pierced through the outer layer of her Daoist robe, only to be blocked by the golden silk inner armor beneath.
In this dire situation, with her Yuan Gang True Energy in a state of flux and unable to react in time, blocking this attack was no easy feat for Meng Dan Yun, and her face paled visibly.
But.
After this strike, whether it was the Blood Concealment Tower assassin, the Xuanji Pavilion Overseer, or even Han Guang, all of them had their gazes shift simultaneously towards the passage at the top of the stone cave.
Within the passage, a surging stream of water suddenly rose, and then a figure descended from within, landing in the stone cave and abruptly appearing on the battlefield.
Seeing the figure who had landed, Meng Dan Yun's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise.
The aura she sensed was indeed familiar.
Chen Mu!
Chen Mu's arrival in the stone cave wasn't surprising. After all, when she had guided Chen Mu's cultivation long ago, she had noticed his rich and thick aura, indicating that he had already perfected his Bone Forging Realm and was just a step away from the Organ Realm. Now, crossing that threshold was entirely normal.
With Chen Mu's arrival, the situation changed drastically. After all, even though Chen Mu had only initially stepped into the Organ Realm, he had cultivated both the Whistling Wind and Thunder Quake Concepts in the Bone Forging Realm. Once he entered the Organ Realm, his strength would undoubtedly be formidable. As long as they worked together, it wouldn't be easy for Han Guang and the others to surround and kill them.
"Senior Sister Meng."
Chen Mu held the Flame Blade in his hand, slowly descending from the water. His gaze swept across the people in the arena, and he soon noticed the faint crimson blood traces floating around Meng Dan Yun and the wound on her left hand.
"Chen Mu."
Han Guang's expression darkened slightly.
One of the scenarios he least wanted to see had finally happened.
"So, you've indeed entered the Organ Realm."
Chen Mu hadn't died, and something must have gone wrong with Cheng Houhua's assassination attempt. Upon seeing Chen Mu, Cheng Houhua's first thought was that Yan Jingqing must have made some backup plans, but he also considered the possibility that Chen Mu had entered the Organ Realm.
Chen Mu, who possessed the Wind Thunder Concept, would undoubtedly have enhanced capabilities upon entering the Organ Realm. Even if he wasn't trapped in an assassination formation, it would be challenging to catch up to him once he escaped.
However.
Cheng Houhua's attempt to assassinate Chen Mu had failed, and he should have sent someone to inform Han Guang. But this night, Han Guang was busy searching along the Qingping River and had already engaged in battles with Hua Nongying and Gu Hong. He had no time to spare for other matters.
Han Guang narrowed his eyes, sensing that the water had stabilized, and there were no other people approaching. Although Chen Mu had the Wind Thunder Concept, it wouldn't be easy for him to display his prowess underwater in the cave... Escaping with Meng Dan Yun would be difficult, but if Chen Mu could be captured, there might still be a chance. After all, Chen Mu had only broken through recently and would undoubtedly have a gap compared to Meng Dan Yun.
A thought flashed through Han Guang's mind.
Han Guang quietly picked up the bamboo stick and struck it down forcefully towards Chen Mu's back of the head.
Adjusting the update time, let's see if we can restore the regular update schedule.
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