Chapter 50: Growing Wings to Save You
Jiu Youyue looked at Yun Xiu again.
In her previous life, after she left, Yun Xiu had nearly been killed by Ying Ling. Yan Zhen had arrived just in time to save her.
But Yun Xiu was clearly stronger now.
Mystic Saints possessed a “Saint’s Domain.” Within their domain, all beings had to submit.
If Yun Xiu could manifest her Saint’s Domain from her past life through a Mystic Skill, it would be a devastating blow. Ying Ling wouldn’t stand a chance.
However, it was also unlikely that Yun Xiu could kill Ying Ling, who possessed a protective treasure bestowed by the Demonic Consort and could even summon the Demonic Consort’s will in times of need.
It seemed there was nothing to worry about here.
She turned and left without hesitation.
Yun Xiu, seeing this, tried to pursue her, but Ying Ling intercepted her.
The small girl, clutching her tattered straw doll, her eyes vacant, her face expressionless, spoke in a chilling tone.
“You’re going to die here.”
“In my previous life, I might have been no match for a Mystic Sovereign,” Yun Xiu said calmly, “but now… you’re the one who’s going to die.”
Mystic Sovereigns had already begun their soul transformation, their Spiritual Power far exceeding that of ordinary cultivators.
Mystic Lords could only manipulate the world’s energy around themselves, while Mystic Sovereigns could resonate with it, drawing upon its power, their strength far greater.
The ability to walk on air without circulating Mystic Power, to create energy chains and barriers using the world’s energy—these were hallmarks of a Mystic Sovereign.
Mystic Lords, facing Mystic Sovereigns, were usually suppressed, unable to access much of the world’s energy, unless they cultivated superior techniques.
And Yun Xiu possessed just such a technique.
After becoming a Saint in her previous life, she had become the Holy Master of the Evergreen Sacred Ground, gaining access to their secret technique, a Saint-level Mystic Art. She had immediately begun cultivating it after being reborn.
As for Mystic Skills, besides Mystic Sovereign Skills and Mystic Venerable Skills, she also possessed a Saint-level Mystic Skill.
Saint-level Mystic Skills involved the “Saint’s Domain,” like Starry Sky Dance, which Yan Zhen had learned within Chen Xi’s domain.
If she could integrate her Saint’s Domain from her past life into her Saint-level Mystic Skill, she could unleash power comparable to a Half-Saint.
She was confident she could defeat even some Mystic Venerables with this technique, let alone a Mystic Sovereign, though it would come at a cost.
“…”
Ying Ling didn’t waste her breath. She attacked, another blood-red palm print appearing in the air, a demonic rune glowing in its center.
Yun Xiu felt her blood turning cold, her body stiffening.
This second secondary body of the Demonic Consort cultivated Blood Mystic Power!
She immediately abandoned her Cloud Heaven Palace cultivation technique, activating the Saint-level Mystic Art, the Eternal Evergreen Scripture. Her aura surged, dispelling the stiffness.
Then, with another sword strike, she shattered the palm print, the sharp wind blade continuing towards Ying Ling.
Enhanced by the Saint-level Mystic Art, her sword could now injure even a Mystic Sovereign!
Ying Ling, surprised by Yun Xiu’s strength, was grazed by the sword light, blood splattering.
She felt a sharp pain, but her expression remained unchanged, her eyes becoming even more vacant.
“I’m leaving. Die quickly.”
Her eyes glowed blood-red, and she formed a ball of blood in her hand.
The blood sphere grew larger, exceeding her small body, then she threw it.
The massive blood sphere exploded, transforming into countless blood bullets, raining down.
The blood bullets were highly corrosive, instantly dissolving any organic matter they touched.
In her previous life, Yun Xiu had relied on her Wind Mystic Power’s agility to evade Ying Ling’s attacks, until this unavoidable Blood Bullet Rain, which had left her severely injured.
If Yan Zhen hadn’t arrived, she would have been killed.
…
The thought of him invigorated her. She retreated, her sword moving in a circular motion, creating layers of wind barriers, utilizing the regenerative properties of the Eternal Evergreen Scripture to block the blood bullets.
By the time the attack ended, she was breathing heavily.
Maintaining the Saint-level Mystic Art was incredibly taxing on both her body and soul.
— I can’t drag this out any longer.
She decided to use her Saint-level Mystic Skill, ending this fight.
“Hmm?”
Ying Ling sensed a dangerous aura emanating from her, becoming wary. She also realized she couldn’t prolong this fight. She unleashed her Mystic Sovereign aura, a swirling mass of blood forming in her palm.
She pushed her hand forward, the blood transforming into a massive, surging wave, crashing towards Yun Xiu.
Runes flickered within the blood wave, ready to detonate, amplifying its destructive power.
Mystic Sovereign Skill: Extreme Curse Blood Tide!
Yun Xiu, still charging her attack, had no choice but to dodge.
However, the blood tide, like a living creature, pursued her relentlessly under Ying Ling’s control, preventing her from counterattacking, forcing her to constantly evade.
Ying Ling released her straw doll.
“…Help.”
The doll floated into the air, its hand-like appendage forming an energy chain, momentarily immobilizing Yun Xiu.
Although she quickly broke free, that brief moment was enough for the blood tide to catch up.
— No!
She had been so focused on the doll’s ability to act as a substitute that she had forgotten it was also a Mystic Sovereign, capable of assisting Ying Ling in battle.
The rune-filled blood tide, like a giant maw, lunged towards her.
“Here!”
She felt a powerful force pulling her into another space.
A vast plaza, surrounded by towering pillars, a dark void and burning stars beyond. She stood on the altar in the center of the plaza.
She had been here before…
The Fire Refining Starry Sky, the powerful treasure capable of subduing Extreme Flames, and the realm where Master Chen Xi resided.
She turned, seeing the young man beside her, puzzled by his sudden appearance, hundreds of miles away, and even more puzzled by the pair of wings on his back.
Had he… grown wings to fly here and save her?
He wiped the sweat from his brow, his voice filled with relief.
“Just in time.”
Her heart ached, her eyes welling up as she gazed at him.
“Chen Zhen, how… how did you…? And these wings…?”
*They’re from the Special Trump Card: Soaring Together.
“Just a little… gadget.” He waved his hand dismissively. “Are you alright, Yun Xiu? You nearly scared me to death.”
She shook her head, biting her lip, her heart filled with a mixture of gratitude and annoyance.
“You fool! I told you not to come back! Why are you so reckless?!”
“I couldn’t just leave you two behind.” He scratched his cheek, his voice lowering. “After all… we shared a night of passion…”
She blushed.
“Don’t be ridiculous! We’re not… married!”
“Ahem, forget about that. Who’s that little girl? And where’s Jiu Youyue?”
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