A magical journey of a sharp-tongued woman and a goofy man

"Damn it! You're playing dirty tricks, aren't you?!" Jiang Ye protected Ye Shuli, rolling twice on the ground to barely dodge the attack, but his back was burning with pain.

He glared at the black-clad assassin through gritted teeth, but the difference in strength was like a chasm, so he could only act as a meat shield for the time being.

Ye Shuli's eyes narrowed. This assassin was ruthless and deadly, clearly targeting her!

"Little Jiang, just stay put, I can handle this." She patted Jiang Ye's arm, signaling him to calm down.

"Sister Li, this guy is a late-stage Spirit Venerable, you..." Jiang Ye wanted to persuade her again, but Ye Shuli had already flashed out, her slender figure like a ghost in the night, fighting with the black-clad assassin.

The black-clad assassin's moves were fierce, striking like a whirlwind, each blow carrying an overwhelming force.

Ye Shuli moved nimbly, dodging one deadly attack after another with incredible agility.

"This woman is quite interesting." The young master of the Gu family crossed his arms and watched the battle with great interest, showing no intention of helping.

He was eager for Ye Shuli to be killed so that he could keep the spiritual treasure for himself.

The clan chief, however, had a solemn expression. The assassin's origins were unknown, yet his strength was so formidable, which made him feel uneasy.

If something were to happen to Ye Shuli, then the spirit object...

The surrounding cultivators also held their breath and dared not make a sound.

This is a duel between late-stage Spirit Venerable experts; a slight misstep could lead to being drawn into it and losing one's life.

Ye Shuli gradually felt the strain; the assassin's attacks grew more and more intense, leaving her almost no chance to catch her breath.

She dodged while searching for an opportunity to counterattack, but she could never find a weakness in her opponent.

"Hmph, is that all you've got? Just obediently accept your death!" The black-clad assassin's tone was icy. He swung his long sword even more swiftly, the blade flashing like a silver snake, enveloping Ye Shuli.

Ye Shuli gritted her teeth, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

She knew that if things continued like this, she would eventually be worn down and die.

"Sister Li!" Jiang Ye watched in horror, wishing he could rush over to help, but he was powerless to do anything about it.

Just when everyone thought Ye Shuli was about to be overwhelmed...

A cold smile suddenly appeared on her lips: "You think you can kill me with such petty tricks? You underestimate me!"

Just as the black-clad assassin's blade was about to touch Ye Shuli, a dazzling light suddenly erupted from her body, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, fiery and eye-catching.

This light was not ordinary spiritual energy, but carried an ancient and mysterious aura, instantly enveloping her and forming an indestructible barrier.

"Holy crap, what the hell is this?" Jiang Ye stared in disbelief, his jaw nearly dropping in shock.

Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, Ye Shuli slowly raised her right hand, a dreamlike ball of light gathering in her palm.

Within the sphere of light, there seemed to be endless stars, radiating a heart-pounding energy fluctuation.

This is a brand-new spiritual technique she comprehended from spiritual objects, which combines the essence of modern technology and fantasy power, and can be called a unique skill!

"Try my 'Starburst Technique'!" Ye Shuli's lips curled into a playful smile.

She hurled the ball of light, which instantly pierced the night sky and crashed into the black-clad assassin with overwhelming force.

The black-clad assassin's expression changed drastically; he had never seen such a bizarre attack before.

He instinctively tried to dodge, but found that his body seemed to be locked by some force and he could not move at all.

With a loud "bang," the ball of light slammed into the black-clad assassin, instantly unleashing a blinding burst of white light.

After the flash of white light, the black-clad assassin was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground and spitting out blood.

He clutched his chest, his eyes filled with terror and disbelief: "This...this is impossible!"

Ye Shuli gave him no chance to catch his breath. She pressed her advantage and rushed towards the black-clad assassin like a bolt of lightning.

Her spiritual energy surged forth like a flood bursting its banks, unstoppable.

She moved with lightning speed, each move deadly, forcing the black-clad assassin into a retreat, leaving him utterly helpless.

"Is that all you've got? You dare to try and assassinate me? Who gave you the courage, Fish Leong?" Ye Shuli attacked while relentlessly mocking her.

She is no longer that weak woman who is passively defending, but a female war goddess who looks down on the world!

The assassin in black was completely stunned. He felt that he was not facing a spiritualist, but an insurmountable mountain.

Filled with fear, he dared not linger in the fight. Seizing the opportunity, he uttered the words "I'll remember you" and slunk away from the scene.

The surrounding cultivators were all dumbfounded; their mouths were agape, their jaws practically dropping to the ground.

They couldn't believe that a Spirit Master could defeat an assassin at the late stage of Spirit Venerable level and make him flee in disarray.

Those who had once mocked and despised Ye Shuli were now too afraid to even breathe loudly, lest they anger this newly promoted "big shot".

Ye Shuli's prestige reached an unprecedented height at this moment.

Ye Shuli clapped her hands as if she had done something insignificant. Her gaze swept around the room and finally landed on the young master of the Gu family. She smiled slightly and said, "Tsk, why does this person look so unpleasant?"

The young master of the Gu family clenched his fists so tightly that his nails almost dug into his flesh. He stared intently at Ye Shuli, his eyes shifting between light and shadow.

The young master of the Gu family had a livid face, and the flames of jealousy burned fiercely in his eyes.

Ye Shuli's strength was like a thorn, piercing his pride.

He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails almost dug into his flesh, wishing he could rush up and tear Ye Shuli to pieces.

"Clan leader! Did you see that? This woman is so arrogant and domineering, showing no respect for her elders and not taking our Gu family seriously at all! She must have used some evil magic to obtain such power!" The young master of the Gu family shouted hoarsely, trying to incite the conservative forces in the family.

Upon hearing this, several elders echoed, "Yes, clan leader, this woman's power is suspicious; we must be on guard!"

"Clan leader, for the safety of the clan, we must take action!"

Ye Shuli watched coldly, a disdainful smile curving her lips.

"You bunch of old fogies think you can fight me? Take a good look at yourselves in the mirror!" She pulled a scroll from her bosom and slammed it in front of the young master of the Gu family. "Open your dog eyes and see what this is!"

The scroll clearly stated the agreement between the Gu family patriarch and Ye Shuli, written in black and white.

The Gu family patriarch coughed lightly, his gaze sweeping over the crowd with authority. "Enough! Miss Ye's strength is evident to all, and her contributions to the family are indelible. The Gu family will naturally abide by the previous agreement."

The young master of the Gu family was struck dumb, his face turned deathly pale, and his body swayed precariously.

His meticulously planned conspiracy was easily thwarted by Ye Shuli.

His eyes were bloodshot, and the flames of jealousy were about to consume him.

"Ahhh! I'm not reconciled!" The young master of the Gu family let out a desperate roar, looking like a madman.

Jiang Ye rushed forward excitedly, hugged Ye Shuli tightly, and shouted in her ear, "Sister Li! You're amazing! You're my idol!"

Ye Shuli looked at Jiang Ye, and the ice in her eyes melted instantly, replaced by boundless tenderness.

She gently patted Jiang Ye's head, a doting smile appearing on her lips.

Seeing this, the surrounding cultivators all cheered, "Get together! Get together!"

An ambiguous atmosphere filled the air, and even the head of the Gu family couldn't help but show a kind smile.

Ye Shuli broke free from Jiang Ye's embrace and turned her gaze towards the direction where the spirit was. "Let's go, we should go see that treasure." She took a step towards the spirit, a mysterious smile playing on her lips.

"I wonder what other surprises this thing has in store for me..."

The spirit object emitted a soft light, as if welcoming its master.

Ye Shuli walked up to it, reached out her hand, and gently touched it.

A powerful energy surged into her body instantly, and she felt as if her meridians were being gnawed by millions of ants, both numb and itchy.

But she did not back down; instead, she guided this energy, allowing it to circulate within her body.

"Wow, Sister Li, are you trying to ascend to immortality on the spot?" Jiang Ye was dumbfounded. This was even more exaggerated than when he was undergoing his tribulation.

Ye Shuli ignored Jiang Ye's complaints and focused entirely on controlling the energy within her body.

As time went by, that energy gradually became gentler and eventually merged with her own spiritual power.

She felt her power constantly increasing, as if she had broken through some kind of shackle and reached a completely new realm.

With a loud bang, a dazzling light erupted from Ye Shuli's body, illuminating the entire territory of the ancient family and even dimming the stars in the sky.

The surrounding spiritual energy surged wildly towards her, as if worshipping a newly born king.

The clan patriarch and all the elders knelt down, their voices trembling with excitement and elation as they greeted the Spirit King.

Even the young master of the Gu family, who had previously looked down on Ye Shuli, was now prostrate on the ground, trembling.

Ye Shuli slowly opened her eyes, her eyes sparkling with confidence.

She felt the surging spiritual energy within her body, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

"The Spirit King? This is just the beginning."

Just then, a golden light descended from the sky, transforming into a golden scroll that hovered in front of Ye Shuli.

On the scroll were written a few ancient characters: Trial of the Spirit King.

Ye Shuli took the scroll, her brows furrowing slightly.

She knew this foreshadowed new challenges to come.

But she was not afraid at all; on the contrary, she was full of anticipation.

"Little Jiang, are you ready? We're about to embark on a new adventure." Ye Shuli turned to look at Jiang Ye, her eyes gleaming with mischief.

Jiang Ye grinned, revealing a set of bright white teeth.

"Sister Li, I can't wait any longer! This time, I'm going to show you my true strength!"

The two smiled at each other, their eyes filled with anticipation for the future.

They knew the road ahead was full of unknowns and challenges, but they were fearless because they had each other.

"Let's go!" Ye Shuli put the scroll away and turned to walk towards the unknown distance.

Jiang Ye followed closely behind, and the two walked side by side until their figures gradually disappeared into the night, leaving only a mysterious silhouette.