Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 631 Entering the City

"This feeling..." Han Yi was slightly stunned.

It's as if Zhong Han has an excellent protective barrier around him; any attack that hits him will be drawn away and its power diminished.

Bang bang bang!!!

Seizing the opportunity, Zhong Han struck Han Yi's protective energy with a barrage of palm strikes, one after another, like raindrops.

The force, like hailstones, kept trying to break through and penetrate the protective force.

Han Yi was momentarily suppressed, struggling to defend himself, and could only try his best to dodge and parry.

Fortunately, his primordial blood was powerful, and the resulting cold yin energy was incredibly strong and inexhaustible. Faced with Zhong Han's storm-like attacks, he was able to quickly replenish his energy and maintain his protective force.

"Such a vast reserve of energy... Junior Brother is indeed exceptionally talented... He's only at the initial stage of inscription... yet he can already hold his own against me, who has reached the pinnacle of inscription..."

Seeing that he couldn't break through after a long attack, Zhong Han subtly withdrew from the battle and exclaimed in admiration.

"However, now... you'd better watch out!"

She gave a sharp shout.

He swooped down on Han Yi from above like a black hawk hunting its prey.

Facing the oncoming gust of wind, Han Yi deftly swung his right leg, dodging the punch and preparing to meet it head-on.

call out!

However, in the blink of an eye, his vision blurred, and suddenly three figures appeared before him as Zhong Han pounced down.

"Huh?!" Han Yi was slightly startled, thinking he had misread it. "The speed was too fast, causing afterimages?"

But then he thought about it again and realized it was impossible.

The afterimages were just afterimages; the three figures of Zhong Han before them were exactly the same in shape, appearance, and shadow, possessing both form and spirit. Even the sound of wind breaking as they moved seemed to be present, as if it were some kind of clone technique.

"This...how is this possible?!"

His pupils contracted, and he could not distinguish the three figures from the real ones.

No matter how miraculous Zhong Han's Ice Lotus Body is, it's impossible for him to cultivate a cultivation technique similar to "One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones" in cultivation stories.

Moreover, she had not yet fully mastered the Ice Lotus Body.

"So, choosing one of the three, whether true or false, one of them must be fake!" Unable to discern the truth, Han Yi could only brute forcefully throw a punch at the middle one. "Fake?!"

His fist missed the center of the hole.

"If it's not the middle, then it's either the left or right!"

Han Yi reacted extremely quickly, sweeping his hands horizontally to the left and right respectively.

Pfft...

"It's all fake?!" He punched at thin air again, his eyes met with emptiness. "Oh no, I've fallen for their trap!"

But by then, Han Yi realized what was happening, and it was too late.

"Junior brother... I told you, I won't hold you back!"

A clear, cold female voice sounded from behind him.

This was precisely when Han Yi's defenses were at their weakest, his energy was wasted, and his protective barrier was at its most vulnerable.

A cluster of white ice spikes condensed in Zhong Han's palm and stabbed towards Han Yi's shoulder.

"Ice Extreme Thrust!" A chilling, Yin-Yang energy approaching the level of True Force, its power concentrated on a single point, relying on terrifying speed for immense penetrating power. Even if she wasn't aiming for a vital spot, it was enough to determine the outcome of the sparring match.

boom! !

The instant the white ice spike struck, Han Yi's muscles seemed to explode, suddenly rippled outwards, and wave-like ripples spread from his entire body.

He was already much larger than Zhong Han, and now, with his blood and energy surging, his physique exploded, his waist almost as thick as two people, Zhong Han's.

His arms swirled like vortexes, his flesh and fascia twisting and trembling rapidly, before shooting through the air and meeting Zhong Han's palm in a flash.

Click!

The ice spikes shattered, and the dense, cold yin energy that Zhong Han had gathered was forcefully smashed apart.

Zhong Han exclaimed in surprise, feeling numbness in her hand, and even her entire arm was trembling violently under the force, losing all feeling.

She was like a kite with a broken string, shot away by Han Yi's aerial attack.

"Feel sorry."

Han Yi realized something was wrong, and in a flash, he appeared behind Zhong Han as she landed, gently supporting her back with one hand.

"I was a bit flustered just now and unconsciously used other powers."

He gently placed Zhong Han on the ground, his face apologetic.

"This... is this the power of your bloodline..." Zhong Han was still somewhat shaken as soon as he landed.

She clearly had the upper hand, and victory seemed assured...

But the power that suddenly surged from Han Yi was unstoppable and irresistible, crushing everything like a charging herd of elephants. It not only shattered her strength but also completely destroyed her confidence.

Is the gap between ordinary martial artists and those from bloodline families really that huge?

"Bloodline... no... well... it's my innate bloodline." Han Yi originally wanted to explain, but then thought that he might as well let others misunderstand, so as not to waste his breath.

“A powerful bloodline, innate divine strength… plus the self-amplification from your cultivation of internal energy… no wonder You Shang, Fang Jiulian… were no match for you…” Zhong Han gave a bitter smile. “It seems that now, I am no match for you either.”

She felt a mix of emotions.

Thinking back to when Han Yi first entered the martial arts world, he was merely a part-time martial artist, without even possessing any real martial arts skills. Back then, he was no match for anyone randomly picked from the Nine Bends Academy.

But now, in just a few short years...

Inside the entire Nine-Bend Gate…

From top to bottom, the mother is the sect leader, she is the chief senior brother...

No one could rival him.

"Senior Sister, you flatter me. If we were to truly compare the true skill of the Nine-Bend Cold Yin Palm, I would be no match for you," Han Yi said earnestly. "In the end, I cheated and used external force. In terms of true skill, I concede defeat."

He spoke these words with utmost sincerity.

Just now, Zhong Han's special move, which resembled a clone technique, completely confused him at the last moment.

If it weren't him, but anyone else, would probably have been forced to drink the soup of oblivion on the spot after facing Zhong Han's move.

“If you can’t beat them, you can’t beat them. Even if it’s luck, it’s still part of your ability.” Zhong Han shook his head.

"Senior Sister, may I ask, what exactly was that last attack...?" Even now, Han Yi still couldn't figure out how he split into three people and then attacked from behind. This kind of method, which seemed like a cultivation technique... Even though he had forcibly defeated Zhong Han using his pure Yang state, now that he had calmed down and thought about it carefully, he still couldn't see through it.

I simply can't figure out the underlying principle.

"The Ice Lotus resides atop the snow-capped mountains, possessing a unique fragrance. It can induce hallucinations and conceal itself, making it invincible. I am now only one step away from becoming a Grandmaster, and my Cold Yin Energy has begun to transform into Ice Lotus True Energy, naturally acquiring some of its characteristics."

Zhong Han smiled and explained, "Do you remember the fluffy force I used before? Once you're hit by that force, it will merge with your protective energy and lie dormant within you, holding back. Then, at a crucial moment, it will connect with my own energy, disturb your mind, and cause you to hallucinate."

"Hallucination..." Han Yi suddenly understood.

“That’s right. What you see, hear, and perceive are all illusions created by my energy to confuse your mind. In your eyes, I may suddenly split into several figures, but in other people's eyes... like your mother's eyes, I am still just one person, only now I’ve circled around behind you,” Zhong Han explained.

“Yes, Xiao Yi, what I saw from the side was that you blindly launched an attack on the empty space in front of you.” Zhong Yunxiu nodded in agreement.

"I see. First, feign weakness to confuse the enemy, then unleash a thunderous attack at the crucial moment. Senior Sister's move is intricately linked, making people fall into the trap without even realizing it. It's truly a brilliant tactic," Han Yi exclaimed.

Given Zhong Han's demonstrated strength, even Fang Jiulian would likely suffer a significant loss if he were to face her.

“It’s still a long way off…” Zhong Han shook his head. “If it were like before, one-on-one would be fine, but if there are multiple enemies, it would be exposed immediately.”

"It's already quite good," Han Yi comforted and advised. "Senior Sister, you haven't broken through to the Grandmaster level yet. But this technique already has the rudiments of a divine power. If you develop it to cause large-scale hallucinations later, it will be a Grandmaster-level divine power." "Then... this time when we go to the city to buy grain..." Zhong Han bit her lip, her eyes showing some hesitation.

"Alright, you two can go out together this time. Xiao Yi, please take good care of him and be careful in everything you do. Your own safety is the most important thing. There shouldn't be any major problems," Zhong Yunxiu said at the right moment.

The two of them looked at Han Yi at the same time.

Han Yi pondered for a moment.

He's already found all the necessary channels to purchase grain in the city, so there shouldn't be any major problems.

Furthermore, Zhong Han's current strength is arguably the strongest below the Grandmaster level. Unless someone like Fang Jiulian personally intervenes, his safety is assured.

"Okay, let's go together then." He nodded in agreement.

So, Han Yi and Zhong Han tidied up a bit and made some preparations. Actually, they mainly disguised themselves.

This time, they were going into the city and working under the watchful eyes of the city's military, so they couldn't neglect any of the necessary preparations. He drew a few lines on his face with an eyebrow pencil, then pinched a scar with ointment, and with Han Yi's control over his qi and blood, he slightly moved the muscles and skin on his body.

Looking around, a burly, blood-soaked江湖大汉 (jianghu dahan, a legendary figure in the martial arts world) appears vividly before your eyes.

As for Zhong Han himself, it was even simpler. He painted his skin black, changed into a white silk robe, and picked up a folding fan, looking exactly like a pampered young master.

The two stood together; one looked like a wealthy young master on a trip, while the other was a bodyguard hired to protect him.

No one can see its true nature.

One tall, one short; one fat, one thin. They were quite similar to the typical guard-and-prince duo.

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Seeing that things were almost done, they prepared enough sachets to ward off miasma for Zhong Han.

The two wasted no time and left Moyou Valley together, heading towards Huayang City.

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At noon, the sun shone brightly and the autumn breeze was refreshing.

In Huayang City, inside a large mansion, there is a continuous stretch of red rooftops.

Bang! ! !

The room was suddenly flung open, letting in a flood of light that illuminated the tightly closed doors and windows.

It was a mess inside, with all sorts of things. Broken tables and chairs were piled together, and old clothes and bedding that were no longer needed were thrown around haphazardly.

The person didn't stop, easily making their way to the corner, bending down to grasp the handle and lift it up.

A dark, gloomy cellar suddenly appeared before them.

thump thump thump...

Following a certain pattern, the person gently tapped the floor.

Rumble...

Soon, a crack appeared in the floor, and the man squeezed into it.

"Qingtang, get up and get ready, we're saved!" Yue Hongying rushed into a room in the cellar with the secret letter she had just received.

The cellar was quite large, with several small rooms along a passageway. Candles were hung on both sides of the passageway for lighting.

In addition, ventilation holes are reserved on the top of the passageway to prevent insufficient air and suffocation.

Yue Hongying barged in without even knocking.

"Stop reading and let's go."

"Oh no?!" Tao Qingtang, who was looking down at her book, was caught off guard and was forcibly grabbed and dragged away.

"What's wrong? What happened?!" She was flustered and used both hands and feet to finally break free from Yue Hongying's grasp.

After experiencing a series of events, this guy began to work hard and determined to protect those around him through martial arts training.

As for the effectiveness of martial arts training...

In any case, Yue Hongying seems to have become much stronger now.

"Can't you be a little more careful? What's the rush? I've told you so many times, change your temper!" Tao Qingtang rubbed her swollen wrist and couldn't help but complain.

"But there's an urgent matter," Yue Hongying explained. "We received a letter from the Nine Turns Sect, saying we need to pack our bags and prepare to leave."

"A message arrived? Let me see." Tao Qingtang took the secret letter and read it carefully.

"Huayang City is now a den of dragons and tigers, it's too dangerous... once discovered, the consequences will be unimaginable."

She looked at Yue Hongying: "Have you told them about our current situation?"

After receiving the secret letter from Han Yi, the two of them immediately sold off a large amount of assets in exchange for food resources, preparing to smuggle them out.

But before the two of them could run out...

Sure enough, the government troops seemed to have followed the trail and come to Plum Blossom Pavilion, preparing to use people as leverage.

Left with no other choice, the two of them, along with some elderly people and a large amount of supplies, came to this secret house to hide temporarily.

However, after so many days, it seems that this residence has also been discovered.

There were always some unfamiliar figures, secretly observing and investigating from a distance.

So, having no other choice, the two of them hid in the cellar, creating the illusion that it was uninhabited, in order to buy as much time as possible. "Don't worry, as I said. This time, Brother Han is coming in person," Yue Hongying said with a smile.