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

Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye were bathed in the golden light of the awakened artifact. The warm light felt like soft silk brushing against their cheeks.

The surrounding psionic energy pulsed merrily, like a group of playful sprites, emitting soft humming sounds.

Ye Shuli could feel them rubbing intimately against her skin, a tingling, numbing sensation that spread throughout her body like an electric current.

This feeling is indescribable!

"Wow! This feels like soaking in a hot spring, so comfortable!" Jiang Ye stretched, looking completely relaxed. "I just wonder if they can scrub your back..."

Ye Shuli rolled her eyes at him: "Rubbing your head! Feel this power properly!" She closed her eyes and carefully felt the energy surging within her body, vast as the sea, surging endlessly, more powerful than ever before.

This feeling of being in control of everything intoxicated her and made her obsessed.

Suddenly, an ethereal voice echoed in her mind: "Congratulations, successor, the artifact has been fully awakened."

"Who? Who's talking?" Jiang Ye looked around in confusion.

Ye Shuli's heart skipped a beat. Could it be... a divine artifact spirit?

"I am the spirit of the divine artifact," the voice rang out again, carrying an ancient and mysterious aura, "After sleeping for ten thousand years, I have finally awaited your arrival."

"Ten thousand years? That's an ancient relic!" Jiang Ye couldn't help but complain.

Ye Shuli glared at him, signaling him to shut up, and then respectfully asked, "Respected spirit of the artifact, may I ask how I should use its power after the artifact has awakened?"

The spirit of the artifact paused, then said, "The power of a divine artifact is vast and boundless, enough to destroy the heavens and the earth. But at the same time, it also attracts a mysterious cursed power. This power lurks in the shadows, waiting for its chance to strike..."

Ye Shuli's heart sank suddenly, and a chill ran from the soles of her feet to the top of her head.

She seemed to see an invisible hand slowly reaching out to her, about to drag her into an endless abyss.

The cheerful psionic energy around seemed to sense this unease, becoming restless and emitting sharp cries, as if warning or in fear.

"A curse?" Jiang Ye's playful expression vanished, replaced by a serious one. "What curse?"

The spirit of the artifact's voice turned deep and solemn: "This curse is called 'The Tragedy of Fate'..."

Ye Shuli took a deep breath and held Jiang Ye's hand tightly. The warmth of his hand made her feel a little more at ease.

She knew that new challenges had arrived, and she had to face them bravely.

"The tragedy of fate..." Ye Shuli murmured to herself, a resolute glint in her eyes. "I'll see what fate can do to me!" She turned to Jiang Ye, her gaze unwavering. "Let's go!"

A sudden thought flashed through Ye Shuli's mind, recalling the sacred scene when the priest of light purified the dark power.

“Perhaps he can help us!” she said excitedly to Jiang Ye.

Jiang Ye immediately understood, and the two of them rushed to the Temple of Light.

After finding the Priest of Light, Ye Shuli explained in detail the matter of the artifact awakening and the "curse of fate".

After listening, Pastor Guangming frowned and looked serious.

He stretched out his hand, which radiated holy light, and gently touched the artifact.

The artifact hummed, as if responding to his power.

The priest closed his eyes and began chanting incantations. Ancient spells echoed in the air, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze.

Suddenly, a dazzling white light burst forth from the priest's hand, completely enveloping the artifact.

Within the white light, the black mist churned and struggled, emitting piercing screams, as if it were howling in pain.

Jiang Ye was dumbfounded by the sight.

"Wow, these special effects are even better than Hollywood blockbusters!" he couldn't help but exclaim.

In just a moment, the black mist dissipated completely, and the artifact returned to its calm state, radiating a soft golden light.

The pastor opened his eyes and smiled with satisfaction.

"The curse has been lifted." His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable authority.

Upon seeing this, the people around burst into thunderous cheers.

They expressed their gratitude to Pastor Guangming and praised his divine power.

Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye also breathed a sigh of relief, their hearts finally at ease.

"As expected of the Priest of Light, the eternal God (YYDS is the pinyin abbreviation for the internet slang 'eternal God')!" Jiang Ye gave a thumbs up.

However, this moment of tranquility was soon broken.

The remaining forces of the Dark Demon General, like sharks smelling blood, are stirring again.

They dispatched several hidden experts to launch a surprise attack while everyone was off guard.

These masters are agile, move like the wind, and use ruthless moves; they are clearly the elite among elites.

They appeared in the crowd like ghosts, brandishing sharp weapons and unleashing a bloody storm.

"Oh no, an ambush!" Jiang Ye reacted quickly, pulling Ye Shuli behind him and blocking a sword strike aimed at her.

The battle erupted instantly, with flashes of swords and the sounds of psychic energy colliding and exploding.

Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye stood back to back, jointly resisting the enemy's attack.

Despite their considerable strength, they gradually felt overwhelmed by the sheer number and power of their enemies.

Bystanders panicked and scattered, creating chaos at the scene.

Some of the bolder people wanted to step forward to help, but were intimidated by the enemy's overwhelming presence and dared not approach.

Just then, a figure flashed out from the crowd, holding a gleaming dagger, aimed directly at Ye Shuli's back...

"Watch out!" Jiang Ye shouted.

At the critical moment, a figure rushed out with lightning speed and stood behind Ye Shuli.

The man moved nimbly, dodging left and right, skillfully avoiding the enemy's attacks.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be that greedy treasure hunter from before!

"Hey everyone, good evening! How could such a lively scene be complete without me, Old Wang?" Treasure hunter Boss Wang said with a grin, a gleaming dagger appearing in his hand without his knowledge. "Although my strength isn't anything special, my ability to stir up trouble is top-notch!"

As he spoke, he lowered his body and slipped into the enemy's encirclement like an eel.

He wielded his dagger with incredible speed, aiming for vital areas such as people's ankles and lower backs.

Although it may not be fatal, it can still cause someone to scream in pain and impair their movement.

"Damn, this old guy is really cunning!" Jiang Ye was dumbfounded, but he had to admit that the "leg-breaking" move was indeed effective, greatly relieving the pressure on him and Ye Shuli.

"Don't just stand there! Get going!" the treasure hunter shouted as he ran. "Hey beautiful, I'm risking my life to help you, so remember to tip me later!"

Ye Shuli's lips twitched slightly, thinking to herself that this guy really was greedy and incorrigible.

However, she also understood that now was not the time to dwell on these things.

She took a deep breath, channeling her spiritual energy to its maximum, preparing to deliver a ruthless blow to her enemy.

On the other side, Jiang Ye was even more energetic, his fighting spirit soaring.

He roared, brandished his longsword, and charged toward the enemy.

His swordsmanship was expansive and powerful, with each strike carrying immense force, forcing his enemies to retreat in defeat.

"Lili, don't worry, with me here, no one will be able to hurt a single hair on your head!" Jiang Ye said affectionately to Ye Shuli while fighting.

Looking at his face, stained with blood yet still radiant with sunshine, Ye Shuli felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

She knew that this guy, who usually seemed carefree and irresponsible, would always step up and protect her in crucial moments.

"Fool..." Ye Shuli murmured to herself, her eyes becoming exceptionally gentle.

Feeling Ye Shuli's loving gaze, Jiang Ye worked even harder.

He seemed to transform into a bloodthirsty beast, frantically tearing at the enemy before him.

Every swing of his sword was filled with boundless anger and determination, as if he wanted to completely destroy all obstacles.

"For Lili, I'll fight to the death!" Jiang Ye shouted in his heart, his sword becoming even sharper and faster...

Suddenly, Ye Shuli noticed something was amiss.

She sensed that the psionic energy around her seemed to be becoming somewhat violent, with a faint tendency to go out of control.

She was startled and quickly closed her eyes, trying to communicate with these spiritual energies through her mind.

However, she discovered that these psionic powers seemed to be controlled by a mysterious force and did not obey her commands at all.

"Oh no, something bad is going to happen!" Ye Shuli suddenly opened her eyes and exclaimed in alarm.

Just then, she saw Jiang Ye's body suddenly tremble, and a painful expression appeared on his face.

The sword in his hand stopped, and he seemed to be frozen in place, completely still.

"Jiang Ye, what's wrong?" Ye Shuli was shocked and rushed over.

However, before she could get close, Jiang Ye suddenly raised his head, his eyes empty and blank.

He slowly raised the sword in his hand, the tip pointing directly at Ye Shuli...

"Lili, don't come any closer..." Ye Shuli was extremely anxious as she saw Jiang Ye being controlled, but she did not panic.

In her moment of crisis, she remembered that the artifact spirit had mentioned that the artifact possessed the power of purification.

With a thought, golden light flashed, and the power of the divine artifact surged out like a tide, enveloping Jiang Ye.

Jiang Ye's pained expression gradually eased, and his empty eyes regained their clarity.

"Holy crap, what just happened? I feel like I've been possessed!" Jiang Ye patted his chest, still shaken.

"Stop talking nonsense, deal with these small fry first!" Ye Shuli kicked away an enemy who was attacking from behind, cleanly and efficiently.

Meanwhile, the treasure hunter, Boss Wang, continued to play the role of a "troublemaker," occasionally launching a sneaky attack that caught the enemy off guard.

"Beautiful lady, watch my 'Monkey Steals Peaches' move!" Boss Wang yelled and stabbed an enemy in the buttocks, making the man scream in pain.

"Old Wang, can you be serious for once!" Jiang Ye complained, but his hands moved without slowing down, the sword flashing and each move deadly.

With the combined efforts of Ye Shuli, Jiang Ye, and the treasure hunters, the experts of the dark forces suffered repeated defeats and were eventually wiped out.

After the battle, Ye Shuli felt an unprecedentedly powerful force surging within her body.

The power of the awakened artifact far exceeded her imagination.

The surrounding crowd erupted in thunderous cheers, lifting Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye high into the air in celebration of their victory.

Ye Shuli basked in the cheers of the crowd, her heart filled with a sense of accomplishment.

She knew that she was gradually moving towards becoming a strong person.

"Lili, you're amazing!" Jiang Ye excitedly hugged Ye Shuli and kissed her hard on the cheek. "You truly are my goddess!"

"Mind your image!" Ye Shuli said, but her face was beaming with a happy smile.

However, at that moment, the voice of the artifact spirit rang in Ye Shuli's mind again: "Inheritor, things are probably not that simple..."

Ye Shuli's heart sank, and an ominous premonition welled up in her mind.

"What's wrong? Old man, what kind of trouble are you causing now?" Jiang Ye asked.

The artifact spirit's voice grew serious: "The power of an awakened artifact, though immense, could also trigger an energy imbalance across the continent..."

"Energy imbalance? What the hell is that?" Jiang Ye was completely bewildered.

The artifact spirit continued, "Simply put, it means... the continent is going to explode!"

Ye Shuli: "..."