Zhu Xian: Qingyun Sword Immortal, start with Lu Xueqi

Chapter 65

However, Zhang Yuan did not stop there.

He suddenly jumped up again and pounced on Biyao like a cheetah. The fire stick in his hand drew brilliant tracks in the air, and each strike carried a power that was enough to shake the mountains and rivers.

Seeing this, Bi Yao was not afraid.

There is no way to retreat now, and the only thing to do is to go all out.

He swung the sword in his hand again and started a life-and-death battle with Zhang Yuan.

In this battle, Zhang Yuan and Bi Yao both showed their strongest strength. Their figures shuttled quickly in the dripping blood cave, and every confrontation was accompanied by deafening noises and flying sparks. Lu Xueqi watched the battle nervously, her heart filled with worry and prayers for Zhang Yuan.

As time went by, the battle gradually entered a white-hot stage. Zhang Yuan and Bi Yao were exhausted, but their eyes became more determined.

They were all really angry.

Finally, in a fierce confrontation, Zhang Yuan seized a tiny mistake of Bi Yao and smashed the fire stick in his hand into Bi Yao's chest with the force of thunder.

Just when Zhang Yuan's fire stick was about to touch Bi Yao's chest, a cold and mysterious aura suddenly enveloped the entire dripping blood cave. The air seemed to freeze, and even Lu Xueqi's extremely nervous breathing paused.

At this tense moment, a dark figure appeared silently on the battlefield like a ghost. She was wearing a black robe with complicated and strange patterns embroidered on the edge, flickering a faint blue light in the dim cave. The most eye-catching thing was that her face was lightly covered by a layer of gauze, revealing only a pair of eyes as deep as a cold pool, which seemed to contain endless vicissitudes and sorrow.

This person is none other than You Ji, one of the four holy envoys of the Ghost King Sect.

With a body movement that was almost faster than that of a mortal, she instantly moved to Biyao's side, and with just one arm, she easily neutralized Zhang Yuan's blow that was enough to shake the mountains and rivers. When the fire stick touched Youji's sleeve, it was like hitting an invisible wall, making a loud "bang" sound and being bounced back. Zhang Yuan also staggered back a few steps, his face pale.

"Stop!" You Ji's voice was deep and magnetic, but it carried an unquestionable majesty. Her eyes swept back and forth between Zhang Yuan and Bi Yao, and finally stopped at Bi Yao who was lying on the ground with serious injuries. A trace of imperceptible tenderness and heartache flashed in her eyes.

Bi Yao felt You Ji's arrival, and a flash of surprise flashed in her eyes, followed by deep gratitude. She barely propped herself up and weakly called out, "Aunt You... I actually lost just now."

"It's normal for you to lose. Zhang Yuan's cultivation is not weak. Plus, there's something strange about the fire stick in Zhang Yuan's hand." You Ji looked at the weapon in Zhang Yuan's hand. Then she slowly stretched out her hand, with her palm facing up. A gentle but powerful black spiritual power flowed out from her palm and slowly wrapped around Bi Yao's body. The spiritual power seemed to have life, quickly repairing Bi Yao's injuries. Her face gradually regained its color and her breath became stable.

With Youji's gentle yet powerful black spiritual power injected into her, Biyao's body was recovering at an astonishing speed. Her wounds were healing at a speed visible to the naked eye, her originally pale face gradually regained its rosy color, and her breathing became steady and powerful.

Zhang Yuan was watching this scene with complicated eyes. He knew that although the fire stick in his hand was powerful, it seemed so powerless in front of a master like You Ji. His hand holding the fire stick unconsciously relaxed a little, and his eyes showed both unwillingness and awe for this mysterious woman.

You Ji's eyes stayed on Bi Yao until she was sure she was fine, then she slowly withdrew her spiritual power. She gently patted Bi Yao's shoulder, her voice soft but with a hint of hardness that was hard to detect: "Yao'er, do you know why you lost today?"

Upon hearing this, Bi Yao's eyes flashed with shame, and she lowered her head and said, "I underestimated the enemy and did not expect Zhang Yuan to be so powerful."

You Ji shook her head and sighed, "Strength is secondary. What's more important is your heart. Your heart is full of distractions, and you are not truly focused and calm. Remember, whether in training or fighting, you must be focused, and only then can you exert your strongest strength."

Hearing this, Bi Yao nodded as if she understood something. "By the way, Aunt You, you just said that the fire stick was strange? What was strange about it?"

"The fire stick is full of ferocity and carries a lot of murderous intent. And I vaguely feel that there is something like a seal in it, suppressing the ferocity inside. Otherwise, it would be even more terrifying. This doesn't look like a weapon of the righteous path, but rather a bit like our magic weapon. In short, it is inseparable from the Holy Church." You Ji thought for a while and spoke.

"What should we do then?" Bi Yao asked.

"It's very simple."

"Since it is a weapon of our demon sect, let's capture Zhang Yuan and we will know everything." Aunt You said coldly.

You Ji's words were like a sharp blade in the cold wind, with an unquestionable determination. She slowly turned around, her eyes fixed on Zhang Yuan, her deep eyes flashing with complex emotions - both curiosity about the unknown and alertness to potential threats.

Zhang Yuan felt You Ji's gaze and was startled. He knew that the mysterious black-robed woman in front of him was no ordinary person. Her cultivation was unfathomable, and the entire Ghost King Sect was behind her. He tightly grasped the fire stick and looked around vigilantly, trying to find a possible way out, but the watertight defense and the powerful aura emanating from You Ji made him realize that escape was hopeless.

"Humph, you want to capture me? I am not afraid of your evil ways!" Zhang Yuan tried to remain calm, with a hint of unyielding stubbornness in his voice. He knew very well that at this moment, only by facing the enemy head-on could he have a chance of survival.

You Ji smiled faintly, a smile that showed both recognition of Zhang Yuan's courage and anticipation for the upcoming battle. "Courage is commendable, but strength is the key to victory or defeat. Are you ready?"

After saying that, You Ji's figure flashed, and she disappeared like a ghost. When she reappeared, she was in front of Zhang Yuan, with a long whip flashing with a faint blue light in her hand. The long whip drew a series of brilliant trajectories in the air, and each strike carried a terrifying force that was enough to tear apart space, directly attacking Zhang Yuan's vital points.

Zhang Yuan did not dare to be careless and quickly swung the fire stick to fight back. The fire stick and the long whip collided, making a deafening roar, sparks flying, as if even the air was ignited. The two powerful forces collided and intertwined in the air, forming a shocking picture.

Bi Yao was terrified watching from the side. Although her injuries had healed, her strength had not yet fully recovered. She could only watch the battle anxiously, praying that Zhang Yuan could hold on longer, at least giving her a chance to find a breakthrough. Zhang Yuan fought and retreated.

Lu Xueqi also followed behind.

Fortunately, You Ji did not attack Lu Xueqi, otherwise it would be troublesome.

The confrontation between Zhang Yuan and You Ji was getting faster and faster. Every collision was accompanied by the distortion and fragmentation of space. The entire Bleeding Cave seemed to be shaking, as if it would collapse at any time.

However, at this critical moment of life and death, Zhang Yuan unexpectedly discovered that the fire stick in his hand seemed to gradually awaken in the battle with You Ji, releasing a more powerful force. The force carried a primitive wildness and murderous intent, which made Zhang Yuan feel both strange and familiar, as if some suppressed desire deep in his heart was stirring.

"This...what's going on?" Zhang Yuan was horrified. He tried to control the fire stick, but found that the power was beyond his control. The fire stick drew strange trajectories in the air. Every time it was swung, it carried the power of destroying the world. Even You Ji had to temporarily avoid the edge.

When You Ji saw this, a hint of surprise flashed across her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Hmph, it seems that you do have some skills with this fire stick. However, how could I, You Ji, be afraid of you!" You Ji snorted coldly, and her body suddenly jumped up again. The long whip in her hand was like a spirit snake coming out of a cave, wrapping around Zhang Yuan's neck.

At the critical moment, Zhang Yuan suddenly felt an inexplicable force surge in his body. It was the feedback from the fire stick, and it was also the embodiment of his unyielding will deep in his heart. He shouted loudly, swung the fire stick, and forcibly shook the long whip away. At the same time, he retreated violently, pulling away from You Ji.

"In today's battle, although I, Zhang Yuan, was defeated, it is still an honor! But you, the demons, don't think of succeeding so easily!" Zhang Yuan's voice echoed in the Bleeding Cave, with an unyielding arrogance.

Zhang Yuan seized the opportunity to escape and headed deeper into the Undead Abyss.

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As Zhang Yuan retreated, the ground beneath his feet seemed to sense his urgency and suddenly cracked open. A cold breath gushed out from the ground, making people feel terrified. But he had no time to care about these things. He only felt an unprecedented sense of crisis enveloping his heart, prompting him to continue to flee deeper into the Dead Abyss.

In the Dead Abyss, the darkness was as dark as ink, as if even the light was swallowed up. Zhang Yuan relied on his perception of the faint breath around him to shuttle between the rugged rock walls. Occasionally, he heard bursts of low roars and the rustling sounds of unknown creatures moving in the dark, which made his heart beat faster and faster.

The fire stick in his hand seemed to be his only support at this moment. The power gushing out of the stick became stronger and stronger, with an indescribable evil and mania. Zhang Yuan could feel that this power was gradually eroding his mind, but he was powerless to resist and could only let it lead him forward.

Suddenly, a faint light appeared in front of him, like a ray of dawn in the darkness, which gave Zhang Yuan a glimmer of hope. He quickened his pace and ran towards the light, only to find that it was an ancient cave half-hidden by a huge rock.

Lu Xueqi quickly followed.

Bi Yao and You Ji were chasing after them.

Zhang Yuan rushed into the ancient cave without hesitation. The interior of the cave was dark and deep, but compared to the endless darkness of the Dead Abyss, it seemed to still retain a trace of life. Some glowing mosses grew on the cave wall, barely illuminating the way forward. The air was filled with an ancient and mysterious atmosphere, which made people involuntarily feel awe.

Lu Xueqi followed closely behind, with both worry and determination in her eyes. She knew that she had to stay calm at this moment to find a chance to help Zhang Yuan. The sounds of Biyao and Youji chasing gradually faded away outside the cave, but their auras were still following her, so Lu Xueqi did not dare to relax at all.

Zhang Yuan rushed through the cave, the fire stick in his hand making a low humming sound, as if it was resonating with some kind of power in the cave. He felt his heartbeat gradually synchronized with the power in the stick, and an unprecedented sense of power surged through his body. However, this power also brought great risks, and he could feel that his consciousness was gradually being eroded, becoming blurred and manic.

Suddenly, a low roar came from the depths of the cave. The sound seemed to come from an ancient demon, which made people feel terrified. Zhang Yuan stopped, held the fire stick tightly, and looked around vigilantly. Deep in the cave, a pair of red eyes flickered in the darkness. They were the eyes of some unknown creature, staring at them coldly.

Lu Xueqi also sensed the danger. She quickly came to Zhang Yuan and whispered, "We have to be careful. There may be more terrifying creatures here."

Zhang Yuan nodded, took a deep breath, and tried to calm his fear and frenzy. However, at this moment, the red eyes suddenly disappeared, and were replaced by a burst of hurried footsteps approaching rapidly from the depths of the cave.

Biyao and Youji's voices rang out from outside the cave, and they seemed to have discovered something unusual here. Youji said coldly, "It seems that there are many secrets hidden here. We have to speed up and not let Zhang Yuan and the others get there first."

Biyao responded, and the two of them sped up their pursuit. Zhang Yuan and Lu Xueqi in the cave were facing a more pressing crisis. The unknown creature was approaching, and they could clearly feel the powerful aura emanating from it, a force that was enough to make them feel desperate.

"Junior Brother Zhang Yuan, it's very dangerous ahead." Lu Xueqi grabbed Zhang Yuan's sleeve, her face a little frightened, and her pace slowed down a bit.

Zhang Yuan's eyes flashed with determination. He knew that this was the last ray of hope in the desperate situation. The fire stick in his hand seemed to sense the master's determination, and the light became brighter. The primitive and wild power boiled in his body, almost swallowing up his will, but Zhang Yuan relied on an unyielding will to hold the stick tightly and not let it escape his control.

"Senior Sister Lu, follow me closely. Let's go deeper into the cave. There may be a chance of a breakthrough there." Zhang Yuan's voice was soft but firm. Lu Xueqi nodded. Although she was filled with fear, she trusted Zhang Yuan's judgment and followed him closely.

Deep in the cave, the pair of red eyes appeared again, accompanied by heavy breathing, and a suffocating sense of oppression spread. Zhang Yuan and Lu Xueqi moved forward cautiously, and every step seemed to be on the edge of life and death. Suddenly, a deafening roar sounded, and a huge monster rushed out of the darkness. It was a huge black water snake, its scales flashing with a faint blue light, and its eyes were like two burning flames, staring directly at them.

(End of this chapter)