Chapter 672
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Chapter 672: Ambush!
“Oh no!”
Fire Dragon Master’s expression shifted dramatically. The speed was too fast, and it was coming from behind.
His focus was entirely on Xi Wuqing, leaving him unaware that someone had managed to escape his surveillance and launch a surprise attack from behind.
“Boom!”
The handprint originally aimed at Xi Wuqing was suddenly redirected, with Fire Dragon Master quickly striking behind him and retreating at the same time.
Swoosh…
But it was too late. The sword light burst forth like a volcanic eruption, unleashing a terrifying red aura that swept over everything. As the stars rotated, the constellations floated around, seemingly pulling a long, colorful lightning bolt, shooting out with unparalleled power.
“Roar…”
Within the sword light, a faint Red Dragon shadow appeared, carrying the brilliance of the stars. The ground cracked and split wherever it passed, causing the void to shudder.
In that instant, Lifetaken Yama Xi Wuqing’s face also changed drastically.
The overwhelming force made his soul tremble!
“嗤……”
The collision of palm prints and blade light produced a powerful explosion of flames, filling the air with a deafening sound. The clash caused the mountains to crumble and the earth to split apart.
“Whoosh……”
A swirling energy ripple, resembling a powerful tornado, surged from the collision of the knife light and Fire Dragon Master’s palm, sweeping through the surrounding valley with immense force.
Giant rocks shattered, the earth quaked, and everything was destroyed.
“Swish……”
The knife light cut through the air, descending from Fire Dragon Master’s palm.
Fire Dragon Master’s face turned pale as shock and fear filled his eyes. The overwhelming power made his heart quiver.
Everything was chaos. If Fire Dragon Master had been at his peak, he might have been able to escape this turmoil. With his Sixth Grade Yuan Emperor Realm cultivation, he would have been considered one of the strongest beings in the world.
But in this moment, Fire Dragon Master realized that he had sustained severe injuries, even to his soul. Compared to Xi Wuqing, the damage he had suffered was just as devastating.
As Fire Dragon Master quickly retreated, a wave of panic surged through him.
“Swoosh…”
But he was still too slow. As the blades passed, three fingertips on Fire Dragon Master’s palm—the index, middle, and ring fingers—were severed cleanly, leaving only five intact fingers.
“Ah…”
The pain of losing three fingertips made even the mighty Fire Dragon Master cry out in agony. His vision blurred, and blood poured from his hand.
“Quick, run!”
A ghostly figure appeared beside Xi Wuqing, swiftly pulling him away. Behind them, a crimson glow surrounded them as their spiritual wings flapped, lifting them into the air and carrying them away in an instant.
“You bastard, this isn’t over between us!”
Everything had happened so quickly that Fire Dragon Master, already suffering from soul trauma, was left dazed. After a moment, he regained his senses and roared in fury, leaping into the air to give chase.
The crimson radiance dispersed, and a figure shot out of the valley, crashing into the dense mountains before vanishing from sight.
“You can’t escape, you bastard!”
Fire Dragon Master shouted, his anger echoing through the night sky.
…
The mountains were tall, with hidden rock walls. The moonlight shone beautifully, filtering through the thick vines and illuminating the cave.
Xi Wuqing stared at the young boy in front of him, whose pale face was filled with astonishment. It was this boy who had just saved him.
The one who had saved Xi Wuqing was none other than Su Yi, a young boy.
At the final moment, Su Yi had acted. With Ling Qianxue’s help, he activated the Supreme Chaotic Yuan Technique and unleashed the Roaring Dragon Emperor Slash.
Most importantly, Su Yi had used another secret weapon—the Terrifying Star Blade.
Although Su Yi’s current strength couldn’t fully unleash the Terrifying Star Blade’s power, with Ling Qianxue’s assistance, the blade’s might was unimaginable.
Su Yi reflected on whether he should have intervened. He knew that failing to do so would have been a personal test, but getting involved also carried risks. Fortunately, there had been the perfect moment to strike with all his strength.
With the Terrifying Star Blade, Ling Qianxue’s assistance, the Roaring Dragon Emperor Slash, and the Supreme Chaotic Yuan Technique, Su Yi had launched a surprise attack from behind. The Fire Dragon Master, already injured and overwhelmed, had lost three fingers.
Xi Wuqing, watching Su Yi, was astonished. He had remembered Su Yi’s strength from before, but what he displayed now was on a completely different level, sending a chill through Xi Wuqing.
Feeling the suppressed aura emanating from Su Yi, Xi Wuqing realized the young man had clearly gained a great opportunity during his recent journey.
“Hush!”
Su Yi signaled for Xi Wuqing to remain silent, concealing his aura. He dared not make any loud movements, as the Fire Dragon Master was still nearby and could detect him easily.
Xi Wuqing nodded, suppressing his shock, and quickly swallowed a few pills, taking no time to breathe. He feared that any leakage of energy might draw the Fire Dragon Master’s attention.
“This is a huge drain on my energy. I’ll need to enter deep sleep for a long time to recover. Take care of yourself, and please don’t die,” Ling Qianxue’s voice echoed in Su Yi’s mind before fading away.
Su Yi reluctantly accepted that Ling Qianxue had been with him this whole time, and he had grown accustomed to her presence.
“Roarrrr…”
In the distance, a bird flew and a demon beast let out a roar, but soon everything calmed.
Su Yi and Xi Wuqing closed their eyes, sitting in silence, careful not to make any noise.
Time passed slowly, and the sky gradually brightened. The night was finally over.
“Phew…”
Xi Wuqing opened his eyes, took a deep breath, and glanced at Su Yi, saying, “Alright, it seems the Fire Dragon Master has already gone far away.”
“Are you safe?” Su Yi opened his eyes, and the tense expression on his face finally relaxed.
The night had been peaceful, but Su Yi was far from calm. From the previous day until now, it felt as though he had walked through the gates of death. If Fire Dragon Master discovered what had happened, the consequences would be catastrophic.
“It seems I owe you a favor.” Xi Wuqing looked at Su Yi, his eyes filled with curiosity and surprise.
“Don’t mention it. I owe you a favor too.” Su Yi shrugged and stood up, stretching lazily. He appeared calm.
“What are you doing here?” Xi Wuqing asked.
“I’ve been here the whole time. Never thought I’d run into you.”
Su Yi laughed bitterly. He had been minding his own business in the cave and never expected to stumble upon a battle between two powerful Yuan Emperor Realm experts, one of whom was Xi Wuqing.
“You’ve been here the whole time?”
Xi Wuqing was astonished. He had assumed Su Yi had sneaked in quietly, never imagining that Su Yi had been here in the valley all along.
Feeling Su Yi’s presence, Xi Wuqing became alert. He hadn’t noticed Su Yi earlier, which explained how Su Yi had managed to ambush the Fire Dragon Master.
