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

Ye Shuli looked around. The land, which had been shrouded in darkness, was now full of life again, with tender green grass sprouting from the soil and the air filled with the fragrance of earth.

However, this vibrant scene did not make her lower her guard in the slightest.

The lingering stench in the air and the faint fluctuations of psionic energy indicated that the dark forces had not truly receded, but were instead brewing an even more ferocious counterattack.

"This feeling... is like the calm before a storm," Ye Shuli murmured to herself, tiny arcs of electricity dancing on her fingertips—a sign of the surging spiritual energy within her.

Suddenly, a deafening roar echoed from the sky, like that of an ancient ferocious beast, sending chills down one's spine.

Immediately afterwards, a huge figure descended from the sky and crashed heavily in front of Ye Shuli, stirring up a cloud of dust.

Once the dust settled, the figure of the Dark General clearly appeared before everyone's eyes.

He was stronger than before, exuding a suffocating dark aura, his scarlet eyes fixed on Ye Shuli as if he wanted to devour her.

"Little girl, do you think you can escape my control?" The Dark Demon General's voice was like a whisper from hell, filled with endless mockery and killing intent. "The artifact is mine, and no one can take it away from me!"

Feeling the powerful pressure emanating from the Dark Demon General, Ye Shuli's heart sank.

This power far surpassed that of the previous mysterious creatures, and was even stronger than she had anticipated.

She understood that her fate and that of the artifact were hanging by a thread.

"Jiang Ye, protect yourself!" Ye Shuli shouted in a low voice, gathering spiritual energy in her hand to form a long sword that flashed with lightning.

Although Jiang Ye was uneasy, he stood firmly beside Ye Shuli, gripping his weapon tightly, ready to fight at any moment.

He knew that at this moment, he could not back down and had to fight alongside Ye Shuli.

"Heh, overestimating yourself!" The Dark Demon General sneered, and with a flash, he disappeared from the spot.

Ye Shuli's pupils contracted sharply, and she inwardly cried out in alarm.

"Lili..." Jiang Ye's voice stopped abruptly.

Ye Shuli felt a gust of wind, accompanied by a nauseating stench. Without thinking, she swung her sword backhand!

"clang!"

The clanging of metal against metal was deafening. Ye Shuli felt a tingling sensation in her hand, and her longsword almost flew out of her grasp.

The Dark Demon's distorted face was so close, it looked like a demon from hell, as if it wanted to devour her whole.

"Damn it! This old bastard is so fast!" Ye Shuli cursed under her breath and quickly retreated.

Remembering that the priest of light had said he could purify the power of darkness, a glimmer of hope ignited in her heart.

Oh, right, find a wet nurse!

"Jiang Ye, hold on! I'll be right back!" Ye Shuli shouted, and without waiting for Jiang Ye to hear her, she took off running.

"No way? Lili, don't abandon me!" Jiang Ye was on the verge of tears, and could only grit his teeth and face the Dark Demon General.

Ye Shuli ran all the way and finally found the priest of light who was praying.

"Priest, help! The forces of darkness have returned, and we need your purifying power!" Ye Shuli said breathlessly.

The pastor smiled kindly, his eyes shining with holy light. "Amitabha, it is our inescapable duty to vanquish demons and monsters."

Having said that, he held the scepter and began chanting an ancient incantation.

Golden rays of light descended from the sky, showering down upon the Dark Demon General.

"Ah—! Damn the power of light!" The Dark Demon General roared in pain, his previously arrogant demeanor immediately diminishing.

The crowd gasped in surprise and cheered for Pastor Guangming.

"This is truly a divine skill! It purifies all evil!"

"The priests of light are mighty! Dark forces, get out of here!"

The Dark Demon General felt his dark power being constantly suppressed and was instantly enraged.

He abandoned his pursuit of Ye Shuli and instead set his sights on Jiang Ye.

"Kid, it's all your fault! Die!"

The Dark Demon General roared and threw a punch at Jiang Ye.

Although Jiang Ye was not as strong as the Dark Demon General, he managed to hold on with his agile movements and witty remarks.

"Holy crap! Is this old guy's fist made of iron? It hurts like hell!"

"Hey! Can you stop hitting my face? I make a living with my looks!"

While dodging, Jiang Ye couldn't help but make sarcastic remarks, trying to distract the Dark Demon General.

However, the Dark Demon General was completely unmoved by his tactics and attacked even more fiercely.

"boom!"

Jiang Ye was unable to dodge in time and was hit by a punch from the Dark Demon General. He was sent flying backward and crashed heavily to the ground.

"Pfft..." Jiang Ye spat out a mouthful of blood, his face turning deathly pale.

"Jiang Ye!" Ye Shuli was extremely anxious upon seeing this.

Just as she was about to rush forward, a figure suddenly appeared in front of her.

"The divine artifact... is mine!"

A treasure hunter? How did he suddenly appear out of nowhere!

Ye Shuli's heart skipped a beat. This guy was notorious for taking advantage of every opportunity and was only interested in profit. His appearance at this time was definitely not to do anything good.

"Hmph, trying to snag a bargain? We'll see if you have the ability!" Ye Shuli sneered, lightning flashing in her hand, ready to deliver a swift and deadly blow to the treasure hunter at any moment.

However, the treasure hunter's next move surprised everyone.

"Everyone, stop fighting! Stop fighting! If you keep fighting, the artifact fragments will be destroyed!" The treasure hunters were anxious, looking as if they were more heartbroken than if they had lost their own treasures.

He rubbed his hands together and said with a fawning smile, "You are all outstanding individuals. It's really not worth fighting to the death over such junk. I know the whereabouts of a fragment of a divine artifact, so consider it my apology!"

After saying that, he leaned close to Ye Shuli's ear mysteriously and whispered, "I've heard that deep in the Death Swamp, there's an ancient altar that might hold fragments of a divine artifact."

Death Swamp? That's a godforsaken place!

Ye Shuli looked at the treasure hunter suspiciously. What was this guy up to?

"Are you sure?" She narrowed her eyes, her tone carrying a hint of warning. "If you dare to lie to me, you'll face the consequences!"

The treasure hunter quickly waved his hand, swearing with absolute certainty, "It's absolutely true! I guarantee it with my integrity!"

Personality?

Do you have one?

Ye Shuli thought to herself, but the clue of the Death Swamp was worth exploring.

During a lull in the fighting, Jiang Ye looked at Ye Shuli. The love and trust in the boy's eyes were as intense as the summer sun, dispelling the gloom in her heart.

Ye Shuli felt a warmth in her heart as she sensed his gaze, a slight smile appeared on her lips, and the spiritual energy at her fingertips softened.

"Don't worry, I will protect you," she said silently.

"Let's go, let's go to the Death Swamp!" Ye Shuli took a deep breath, casting aside all distracting thoughts. So what if it's a trap?

She, Ye Shuli, is fearless in the face of any challenge!

However, before they could even set off, a deep voice suddenly rang out: "The Death Swamp? I'm afraid you won't be able to go..."

Following the clues provided by the treasure hunters, Ye Shuli and her group arrived at the perilous Death Swamp.

The air was filled with the nauseating smell of rotting plants and damp earth.

A thick miasma enveloped the entire swamp, reducing visibility to a minimum, as if one were in a state of chaos.

"Damn, this place is too eerie!" Jiang Ye complained, covering his nose. He stepped on the soft, muddy ground, sinking deeper with each step, making disgusting "plop plop" sounds when he pulled out.

Ye Shuli was much calmer, after all, what strange places hadn't she seen in modern society?

She put on a special mask, held a fine steel dagger "borrowed" from a treasure hunter, and cleared her way through the thorns and brambles.

The plants in the swamp grew in bizarre shapes; some looked like menacing monsters, others like tentacles dripping with slime, making one's sanity drop drastically.

"Lili, look!" Jiang Ye suddenly exclaimed, pointing ahead.

Ye Shuli followed his finger and saw an ancient altar amidst the mud, emitting a faint golden light.

In the center of the altar was a fragment that shimmered with a strange light—the very fragment of the divine artifact they had been searching for!

"Great! We finally found it!" Ye Shuli clenched her fist excitedly and strode towards the altar.

The artifact spirit sensed the fragment's aura and excitedly jumped around in Ye Shuli's mind: "Quick! Quick! Bring it here! Let me take a whiff!"

Ye Shuli carefully removed the fragment. It felt warm and smooth to the touch, and a powerful energy surged into her body, making her feel full of strength.

The artifact spirit eagerly absorbed the power of the fragments, letting out a satisfied sigh: "Ah~ so good! A little more, please!"

Ye Shuli looked at the fragments in her hand, feeling a sense of accomplishment.

This is the greatest achievement she has made since she transmigrated!

"Hmph, Dark Demon General, you just wait! I will definitely gather all the fragments and utterly defeat you!"

Just then, a sinister laugh suddenly echoed from the sky: "Hehehe... Little girl, you think you can beat me?"

Ye Shuli looked up and saw the figure of the Dark Demon General appear in the sky, exuding a chilling dark aura.

His bloodshot eyes were fixed on Ye Shuli, as if he wanted to tear her to pieces.

"This time, I will show no mercy!" The Dark Demon General left behind these harsh words, his figure gradually disappearing into the darkness.

Ye Shuli gripped the fragment of the divine artifact tightly in her hand, a sense of unease rising in her heart.

The appearance of the Dark Demon General foreshadows an even greater challenge to come.

She didn't know what kind of attack the Dark Lord would bring next.

"Lili, where are we going next?" Jiang Ye's voice broke the silence.

Ye Shuli took a deep breath, her gaze resolute: "The tribal chief said, the far north..."