Chapter 391: It's Him, Coming from the Outer Sea?
Chapter 391: It's Him, Coming from the Outer Sea?
Sizzle!
The ice lotus petals clashed fiercely with the Yin-Yang Cycle, creating a stalemate for a moment. However, those with keen eyes could tell that Hua Nongyue and Hua Nongying were putting up a more strenuous effort, barely holding their ground rather than truly matching each other's prowess.
This was only natural, as Helian Cheng was a genuine Grandmaster, while Hua Nongyue and Hua Nongying relied on secret techniques to manifest the Yin-Yang Cycle, barely giving them the strength to challenge a Grandmaster.
"Sister Yue, Sister Ying..."
Some of the younger disciples from the outer sect of the Joyful Union Sect, around fifteen or sixteen years old, who had not yet left the sect, gazed at the confrontation in the distant courtyard with worried expressions.
This particular branch of the Joyful Union Sect was considered one of its more important branches, usually guarded by a Grandmaster. However, not long ago, the Dragonwood Island Master had invited Grandmasters from various sects to gather on Dragonwood Island. The Grandmaster guarding this branch had also left, leaving only Hua Nongyue and Hua Nongying to defend it. Otherwise, with the presence of a Grandmaster from the Joyful Union Sect, Helian Cheng might not have dared to be so bold.
Clearly, the other party was not just investigating the past events; they had also realized the internal vulnerability of this branch and were taking advantage of it, intending to eliminate the potential threat.
"Helian Cheng's Heavenly Cold True Energy is thick, and this stalemate is unfavorable for them."
An elder woman, a guardian of the Joyful Union Sect, watched the battlefield with a changing expression.
This branch had not only Hua Nongyue and Hua Nongying but also several other guardians. However, the others were ordinary guardians, not as skilled as Hua Nongyue and Hua Nongying, and they did not have the qualifications to confront Helian Cheng.
At this moment, assessing the situation, it seemed that Hua Nongyue and Hua Nongying could hold on for a while, but eventually, they would surely lose. The others became anxious, and one of the elder women couldn't help but take a few steps forward.
"Lu Po, don't get too close!"
This provoked the Joyful Union Sect's disciples, and they glared at Helian Cheng's followers. Helian Cheng's side did not back down, and their chilling auras responded in kind.
For a moment, the two sides stood off against each other, and the atmosphere became tense.
However, the Joyful Union Sect's disciples and Helian Cheng's followers did not immediately engage in combat. Everyone understood that the key to this conflict was the outcome of the battle between Helian Cheng and Hua Nongyue and Hua Nongying. The others were not crucial.
In the arena, Hua Nongyue and Hua Nongying's expressions and movements were almost identical, both filled with gravity.
It was only when facing a skilled Grandmaster like Helian Cheng that their lack of flexibility became apparent. In a head-on confrontation, they were slightly inferior, and their lack of flexibility became evident as they struggled to dodge each other's moves, resorting to brute force.
However, reversing the situation was challenging due to their limited flexibility, forcing them to defend passively. As a Grandmaster, Helian Cheng could easily identify their weaknesses, and his moves were all about overpowering them with True Energy.
The Grandmaster of the Joyful Union Sect who guarded this branch, Lu Po, was currently on Dragonwood Island. With poor communication from the outer sea, even with the fastest reporting, it was unlikely for her to return in time. Today's situation seemed difficult to resolve.
Hua Nongyue and Hua Nongying's hearts sank.
Initially, their Joyful Union Sect had no involvement in the Dragonwood Island matter, as they didn't have an urgent need for Celestial Artifacts. However, they learned that the Dragonwood Island Master possessed a Superior Sea-Stabilizing Pearl, which Chen Mu required.
With the opening of the Stone Vein Heavenly Realm, Dragonwood Island attracted numerous sects. They couldn't ignore this matter, as they didn't know if other Grandmasters had their eyes on the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl. If someone took it, it would be challenging to trace its whereabouts.
Therefore, they pleaded with Lu Po to go to Dragonwood Island and attempt to obtain the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl.
In the beginning, Liu Qingyan did not agree with this idea.
But just recently, news of Chen Mu's battle in the Earth Abyss of Ice Province reached the branch of the Joyful Union Sect, leaving Liu Qingyan utterly shocked and immediately changing her mind.
If it were before, even with Chen Mu's extraordinary talent and his ranking in the top three of the Ice Province Wind and Rain Rankings, there was still uncertainty about his ability to reach the Heaven and Earth Grandmaster level. However, Flower Shadow and Flower Petal were willing to dedicate themselves to Chen Mu, taking a gamble on fate. This decision was solely theirs, as the Seekwood Heavenly Realm was extremely dangerous, and obtaining the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl was not an easy task. She naturally had to consider this carefully.
But when the news from the Earth Abyss arrived, everything changed.
Chen Mu's achievement as the Heaven and Earth Grandmaster, becoming the number one Grandmaster in the world, and his defeat of Jiang Changsheng and the retreat of the Celestial Demon Ancestor, Yuwen Hao, revealed a talent that surpassed even the Great Xuanwu Emperor, Ji Hao!
The relationship between the Joyful Union Sect and Chen Mu was different from that of the Mystic Pavilion or the Shadowblade Tower, as Flower Shadow and Flower Petal had already made their decision before, choosing to dedicate themselves to Chen Mu and follow his lead. This naturally created a closer connection between the sect and Chen Mu. Now, with the opportunity to obtain the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl and establish a good relationship with Chen Mu, they couldn't let this chance slip by.
Even Liu Qingyan felt a sigh of relief. Before Chen Mu's current achievements, obtaining the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl was difficult, but now, for Chen Mu, it was no longer as challenging. If Chen Mu personally went to the Outer Sea and obtained the Pearl from the Dragonwood Island Master, it would be a much more significant achievement.
It was like offering warmth in the snow rather than adding flowers to a brocade.
If, in Chen Mu's weakness, they had helped him find the Eight-Phase Spirit Treasure and forge the Heaven and Earth Spirit Weapon, the consequences would have been far greater than they are now. But who could have predicted that Chen Mu would achieve such remarkable progress in just a few short years? Only Flower Shadow and Flower Petal had bet on that.
"If this continues, we will surely be defeated."
At this moment, Flower Shadow and Flower Petal shared a mental connection, their thoughts intertwined. Together, they manifested this idea.
The sisters exchanged a glance, a hint of solemnity flashing in their eyes.
As the true inheritors of the Joyful Union Sect, the Yin-Yang Cycle technique was not their ultimate skill. They naturally had more profound secret techniques, capable of burning their essence and blood to further enhance their True Energy. However, the side effects of such techniques were immense, requiring at least a year of recuperation to gradually recover afterward.
For them, having reached the pinnacle of the Six Viscera Realm, every moment was precious. They were on the cusp of the Bone Marrow Washing Realm, and even a delay of one or two years could mean missing the chance to enter the Grandmaster Realm!
But at this moment, they had no other choice. If they didn't repel Helian Cheng, they would have to surrender, something they couldn't afford to do. Otherwise, their martial arts will would be damaged, leaving them with regrets and guilt, making it difficult to break through the Mystic Gateway in the future.
Just as Flower Shadow and Flower Petal were in perfect harmony, about to unleash their secret technique, a sudden change occurred in the midst of the battle.
Vibrant!
A ripple of Heaven-Earth Power surged, disrupting the ongoing clash and causing the Heavenly Cold Ice Lotus released by Helian Cheng to visibly crack.
"Who?!"
Helian Cheng's expression shifted, his eyes scanning the surroundings with intense vigilance.
Flower Shadow and Flower Petal, sensing the sudden reduction in pressure, were momentarily stunned. They didn't know what had happened, but it seemed someone was aiding them.
Almost simultaneously, the sisters' eyes widened in surprise once more. A breath of Vital Energy Flow emerged from the void, penetrating the Yin-Yang Power and surging toward them.
Vibrant!
Flower Shadow and Flower Petal instinctively mobilized their Primordial Energy Breath, attempting to resist, but to no avail. The Yin-Yang Power was effortlessly breached by the Vital Energy Flow from the void.
However, instead of harming their bodies, this force poured into them, dividing and evolving into a type of energy they were all too familiar with.
It was none other than Yin-Yang Power!
"Yin-Yang Power?"
Flower Shadow and Flower Petal were astonished.
"Is it Master Xia?"
The sisters felt their gradually emptying breath instantly replenished, their bodies filled to the brim with energy, and the Yin-Yang Power they could command was now even more robust.
After a brief moment of shock, the connected hearts of the two sisters, Flower Shadow and Flower Petal, surged with a sense of surprise. There were many practitioners of the Yin-Yang Cycle in the world, but for someone to intervene at this critical moment, the only person they could think of was none other than their senior, Xia Yue'e.
"Who dares to play tricks!" exclaimed Helian Cheng, sensing the sudden surge in vital energy from Flower Shadow and Flower Petal. He had extensive battle experience and noticed some signs earlier, but his attention was focused elsewhere, scanning the surroundings.
Though unsure who had interfered, momentarily disrupting his technique, Helian Cheng knew the person was no ordinary figure. It had to be a Grandmaster, and logically, it shouldn't be someone from the Joyful Union Sect, as they could have just revealed themselves. This situation made him think of his enemies, causing his expression to darken.
As a renowned figure across the four seas, he had made his fair share of enemies.
If his opponent took advantage of Flower Shadow and Flower Petal's activation of their secret technique to launch a surprise attack from behind while he was engaged with them, it would indeed be a significant problem. Helian Cheng's heart wavered, considering retreat.
But just as he hesitated, undecided on whether to withdraw, Flower Shadow and Flower Petal, after a brief surge in their vital energy, suddenly turned their captivating eyes towards him in unison. Their beautiful faces could enchant nations, but at this moment, they seemed like ghostly sentinels, locking Helian Cheng in a chilling gaze. He felt a strong sense of coldness in his heart and silently acknowledged the power of their strike.
Before he could react, it was too late!
Flower Shadow's left hand and Flower Petal's right hand clasped together, their vital energies intertwining. With their free hands, they each struck out a palm attack towards Helian Cheng from a distance.
The void seemed to resonate with a deep hum, and a grand Yin-Yang diagram manifested. It was as if a Yin-Yang Grandmaster had unleashed an extraordinary technique, causing the Heaven-Earth Power within a few hundred meters to become sluggish and constrained, almost as if frozen in place!
Sensing the terrifying power of this attack, Helian Cheng's expression changed drastically. Unable to manipulate the Heaven-Earth Power at this time, he could only rely on his Battle Body, summoning the Heavenly Cold Aura to forcefully block and withstand the strike.
A cracking sound echoed as Helian Cheng's condensed Heavenly Cold Ice Lotus transformed into a three-foot block of dark ice, meeting the grand Yin-Yang diagram head-on. But this stalemate lasted only for a breath before the ice was slowly crushed, inch by inch. Finally, the entire block of ice shattered, and Helian Cheng spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, flying backward and colliding with a flower pavilion in the distance. Amidst the gasps and screams, he crashed right through the flower pavilion.
This scene left everyone present in a state of shock.
In their eyes, Flower Shadow and Flower Petal, who had been completely suppressed by Helian Cheng just a moment ago, had seemingly unleashed a secret technique, causing their vital energy to surge. In a single move, they sent Helian Cheng flying, his life hanging in the balance!
"This..."
"Lord Helian!"
"How could this be..."
The entire place was filled with shocked exclamations.
As they regained their senses, Helian Cheng's followers rushed towards the direction he had flown, their faces filled with panic. The onlookers, after a moment of astonishment, quickly dispersed like frightened animals.
On the other side, the sisters of the Joyful Union Sect, after a brief moment of surprise, expressed joy. They cheered, except for a few elder protectors, who wore looks of uncertainty and suspicion.
At that moment, Flower Shadow and Flower Petal exchanged a glance, their first thought being that Xia Yue'e had come to the Outer Sea. But as they slowly regained their wits, they realized something was amiss.
If Xia Yue'e had come, she would have directly revealed herself to deter Helian Cheng; there was no need for such covert assistance. Moreover, this kind of covert intervention was more than twice as difficult as simply evolving the Yin-Yang Cycle. It wasn't just about evolving Yin and Yang; it involved using Primordial Energy to penetrate the void and, through their combined efforts, strike down Helian Cheng. The ability to execute such a technique indicated a level of power far beyond Helian Cheng's!
In the current world, who possessed such strength, mastered the art of Yin-Yang evolution, and had a sufficient reason to assist them... The sisters' hearts nearly spoke the name.
Just then, a familiar and gentle voice echoed in their ears.
"Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion, Room Four, I have a question for you."
(End of Chapter)
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