Chapter 502
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Interwoven with hues of crimson and gold, Ye Wushuang swung his sword, the blade slicing through the air as it lunged towards Chu Mingjie.
Chu Mingjie was acutely aware of the formidable power of the Tian Gang realm and dared not face it head-on. With a swift raise of his palm, an ancient bronze ding (a type of Chinese cauldron) materialized within his grasp. In a single breath, the ding expanded to a towering height of three zhang (a traditional Chinese unit of length).
“Take cover behind me!” Chu Mingjie roared, and Qin Lizhe, Liu Jing, Shang Wanjun, and Xiao Shangyu hurriedly gathered behind him.
**Boom…**
The clash of sword qi and the colossal ding sent tremors through the air. The ding shuddered violently, and Chu Mingjie’s face turned pale as a hint of bitterness welled up in his throat.
“Damn it!” Ye Wushuang, at the Yuanfu realm, had utilized the Puppet Fusion Technique, merging with a Tian Gang realm puppet to unleash such an overwhelming force. It was utterly terrifying.
Most importantly, how had this young man managed to endure it?
Everyone was familiar with the Puppet Fusion Technique. When a warrior employed it, they became one with the puppet, but this came at a great cost. The technique caused severe backlash, subjecting their skin, bones, and very essence to relentless torment.
Yet, a warrior at the Yuanfu realm had persevered to this point!
Chu Mingjie steeled himself and declared, “Comrades, this is a moment of life and death. I have five Bloodburst Pills. Once consumed, they may grant us the power of the Tian Gang realm, but these pills are extremely potent and will destroy several meridians, leading to a decline in our cultivation levels!”
“Whether to take them or not is up to you,” he added, knowing the situation was dire.
Qin Lizhe hesitated. “Elder Chu, Ye Wushuang won’t be able to sustain the Puppet Fusion Technique for long. If we just hold on…”
**Whoosh…**
Before Qin Lizhe could finish, Ye Wushuang was already charging again, the Tianya Sword in hand. The blade’s light flickered as it gathered sword intent, slicing through the air with a resounding crack.
A **thud** sounded as Xiao Shangyu, standing at the back, trembled violently. Pain spread across his body. Xiao Shangyu looked down at his chest, where a hole had been pierced through his heart. His eyes widened in horror, but no sound escaped his lips as he collapsed to the ground, lifeless.
Chu Mingjie, Qin Lizhe, Liu Jing, and Shang Wanjun were utterly stunned.
“Give me a Bloodburst Pill!” Qin Lizhe demanded immediately.
Without hesitation, Liu Jing and Shang Wanjun also reached for the pills.
The four top-tier warriors at the ninth level of the Yuanfu realm each swallowed a Bloodburst Pill. Better to suffer a decline in cultivation than to meet their end!
The three-zhang-tall bronze ding shrank back into Chu Mingjie’s palm.
Looking at the others, Chu Mingjie said, “Use every means at your disposal now!”
Without a word, Qin Lizhe summoned a wind banner in his hand, unleashing a fierce gale that howled through the air. Liu Jing grasped a spear, eyeing Ye Wushuang warily. Shang Wanjun wielded a pair of hammers, their surfaces gleaming with a faint light.
At this moment, the faces of the four men flushed with a hint of red, and their inner energy surged like a volcano on the verge of eruption.
Tang Chuyi immediately shouted, “Ye Wushuang, these four must have taken pills to boost their cultivation and power. Be cautious!”
He wasn’t sure if Ye Wushuang, now merged with the puppet, could hear him.
Hearing this, Chu Mingjie glared at Tang Chuyi and snorted, “Tang Chuyi, don’t think that reaching the Tian Gang realm gives you free rein. This matter is far from over!”
Tang Chuyi dismissed him with a scornful “Tch!”
At that moment, Ye Wushuang moved again. Armed with the Tianya Sword, he plunged downward, each strike of his sword reaching its full potential.
Chu Mingjie, Qin Lizhe, Liu Jing, and Shang Wanjun could only muster all their strength to resist…
