readytorunbook Chapter 192 The Mysterious Visitor
Chapter 192 The Mysterious Visitor
The appearance of the mysterious figure instantly froze the tense situation.
The air seemed frozen, so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.
Zhuang Yu's gaze was fixed on the uninvited guest. He could feel the powerful aura emanating from the other party, like a lurking beast that could suddenly attack and hurt people at any moment.
He clenched his fists instinctively, his palms sweating.
Beneath the black robe, the mysterious man's lips curled slightly upward, revealing a chilling smile.
"Gentlemen, I've set my sights on this spirit crystal mine." His voice was deep and magnetic, yet carried an undeniable authority, each word striking the hearts of the crowd like a heavy hammer.
Zhuang Yu sneered and met his gaze without flinching.
"We discovered this mineral vein first. Don't you think that such forceful seizure is a bit too domineering?"
"Overbearing?" The mysterious man chuckled softly, as if he had heard a funny joke. The sound echoed in the empty mine, adding to the eeriness of the place.
"In this dog-eat-dog world, strength is everything. Do you have the strength to protect this mine?"
He slowly raised one hand; his long, pale fingers beneath his black robe looked particularly sinister in the dim light.
“If you know what’s good for you, get out of here. Otherwise…” He paused deliberately, and an invisible pressure emanated from him, making the surrounding air buzz.
Wang Yao clung tightly to Zhuang Yu, feeling the tension in his body and the dangerous aura in the air.
She instinctively grabbed Zhuang Yu's sleeve; her palms were icy cold.
Zhuang Yu took a deep breath, shielding Wang Yao behind him, his eyes flashing with determination.
"If you want to steal our things, then let's see if you have the ability!" His tone was icy, without the slightest fear.
"Since that's the case, then..." The mysterious man suddenly took a step forward, causing the ground to tremble. "Don't blame me for being impolite." Before the mysterious man finished speaking, an eerie aura surged forth like a tide.
He formed a hand seal, and countless invisible threads seemed to appear in the air, intertwining and forming a huge black vortex, the center of which emitted a heart-palpitating suction force.
This was a technique Zhuang Yu had never seen before. It was not just a simple application of spiritual power, but more like a power that could manipulate space.
The vortex spun rapidly, emitting a sharp whistling sound, like the wailing of a vengeful ghost, which sent chills down one's spine.
The surrounding rock walls, pulled by the suction force, cracked under the strain, sending debris flying everywhere.
Zhuang Yu felt a strong pulling force, and his body drifted uncontrollably toward the center of the vortex.
His face darkened, and his spiritual power erupted instantly in an attempt to stabilize himself. However, the suction force of the vortex far exceeded his expectations. He was like a lone boat tossed about in a storm, in danger of capsizing at any moment.
In the blink of an eye, Zhuang Yu activated the mysterious space with a thought.
He quickly browsed through the various martial arts techniques stored in the space and finally found a manual called "Breaking the Void Palm". This palm technique can break the spatial constraints and use the reaction force to counteract the suction force.
He took a deep breath, mobilized the spiritual power within his body to its limit, and gathered a dazzling golden light between his palms, the light containing a world-destroying power.
He thrust his palms forward with a sudden burst, the golden palm prints like a burning meteorite tearing through the void and crashing violently into the black vortex.
"Boom!" There was a loud noise, as if the sky was falling and the earth was splitting apart.
The moment the golden palm print collided with the black vortex, it burst forth with dazzling light, distorting the air and causing deep cracks to appear on the originally solid rock wall.
The mysterious man's body trembled slightly, and for the first time, a look of astonishment appeared on his face beneath his black robe. He had not expected that this seemingly ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator would possess such powerful strength.
He let out a muffled groan.
At the same time, his spiritual power surged, transforming into countless sharp black spiritual blades that shot densely toward Zhuang Yu. Each spiritual blade contained astonishing penetrating power, enough to pierce through fine steel.
The spirit blade sliced through the air with a sharp whistling sound, like a death knell, sending chills down one's spine.
Zhuang Yu dared not take the attack head-on. He moved with incredible speed, his figure weaving through the dense spiritual blades like a ghost, so fast that he was almost leaving afterimages.
Every dodge he made was perfectly timed, narrowly avoiding a fatal blow.
Wang Yao stared intently at the battle in the arena, her hands clenched into fists, her palms sweaty.
Although her cultivation was still shallow, she could see that the current situation was very unfavorable to Zhuang Yu. The mysterious person's strength was unfathomable and his methods were extremely strange.
She was filled with worry and wished she could help Zhuang Yu.
While dodging the attacks of the spirit blades, Zhuang Yu searched for the mysterious man's weakness.
He knew that passive defense was not the solution; he had to seize the opportunity and take the initiative to turn the tide.
A glint flashed in his eyes as he suddenly noticed a brief pause in the mysterious man's technique.
The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a confident smile.
"Next, it's my turn," Zhuang Yu said in a low voice.
Taking advantage of the pause in the mysterious man's technique, Zhuang Yu took a deep breath, and the spiritual power in his dantian surged like a turbulent sea.
He swiftly formed hand seals and chanted incantations. Ancient and obscure spells echoed through the mine, and a vast and powerful aura erupted from his body, like a giant dragon awakening, shaking heaven and earth.
"Nine Heavens Thunder Technique, Heavenly Punishment!"
Zhuang Yu let out a loud shout and thrust both palms forward.
In an instant, the wind and clouds changed color, and the heavens and earth trembled.
The rocks above the mine began to tremble violently, and gravel fell like rain.
A bolt of purple lightning, as thick as a bucket, descended from the sky with earth-shattering power, striking the mysterious man fiercely.
The purple lightning was incredibly fast, striking its target almost the instant it appeared.
The mysterious man didn't even have time to react before he was swallowed up by this powerful force.
A piercing scream echoed through the mine, sending chills down everyone's spine.
The thunder subsided, leaving behind a cloud of smoke and dust.
The mysterious man knelt on the ground in a disheveled state, his black robe tattered, revealing his pale skin underneath.
Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, his face was as pale as paper, and his once arrogant demeanor had vanished, replaced by deep fear and shock.
He stared at Zhuang Yu in disbelief.
Wang Yao excitedly ran to Zhuang Yu, hugged him tightly, and burst into tears of joy.
"Zhuang Yu, you're amazing! I knew you could do it!" Her voice trembled, filled with admiration and love.
Zhuang Yu gently stroked Wang Yao's hair, feeling her soft body and warm temperature, and a faint warmth welled up in his heart.
He looked down at Wang Yao, his eyes filled with tenderness and affection.
"Silly girl, I'm fine."
He slowly turned his head to look at the mysterious man who was still kneeling on the ground, "You..."
"Stop!" An old voice suddenly came from deep within the mine.
Zhuang Yu did not press his advantage.
He slowly dispersed the spiritual power he had gathered in his hand, purple arcs of electricity leaping at his fingertips before finally vanishing without a trace.
He looked down at the mysterious man kneeling on the ground, his tone so calm that it betrayed no emotion.
"Who exactly are you? And why are you trying to seize this spirit crystal mine?"
The mysterious man raised his head, revealing a pale face. His eyes flickered, as if he were weighing something.
Zhuang Yu's actions surprised him and made his original murderous intent waver.
He took a deep breath and said in a hoarse voice, "My name is Night Owl..."
The moment the name was uttered, a murmur of surprise rippled through the crowd.
Night Owl is a name that is very famous in the cultivation world. He is a notorious rogue cultivator known for his ruthlessness and unscrupulous methods.
It is said that he would stop at nothing to obtain cultivation resources, even harming his fellow disciples, which led to him being wanted by righteous cultivators and disappearing for many years.
I never expected him to appear here.
"Night Owl?" Zhuang Yu frowned slightly. He had heard of this name before, and his wariness of the person in front of him increased.
"Why do you want to seize this spirit crystal mine? Aren't you afraid of being hunted down by righteous cultivators?"
Night Owl gave a bitter smile, his tone tinged with helplessness and sorrow.
"I'm at my wit's end, what do I have to fear? I need spirit crystals, I need immense power..." He paused, seemingly lost in memories, "I was once a disciple of a prestigious sect, exceptionally talented and respected. But I was framed, expelled from my sect, and reduced to a stray dog. I've tasted the bitterness of the world and seen through the ways of humanity. I swear, I will become stronger, I will make those who bullied me pay the price!"
His voice grew increasingly agitated and high-pitched, as if he were protesting the injustice of fate.
His words affected everyone around him, and the atmosphere became heavy.
Looking at Night Owl, Wang Yao felt a pang of sympathy.
She could sense the pain and despair in Night Owl's heart, and she could understand his desire to become stronger.
Just as the owl was telling his story, something unexpected happened.
A dazzling white light suddenly erupted from the depths of the spirit crystal mine, illuminating the entire mine and interrupting Night Owl's words.
The white light came quickly and went quickly, disappearing without a trace in just an instant.
"What's that?" Wang Yao exclaimed, pointing deep into the mine.
"Not good!" Night Owl's expression changed drastically, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes. "Retreat quickly!"