readytorunbook Chapter 104 Today is your death day
Chapter 104 Today is your death day
The cave was teetering on the brink of collapse, with loose rocks falling like rain and dust billowing around, making it hard to breathe.
Zhuang Yu held Wang Yao's hand tightly, feeling the coldness of her palm, and his heart was heavy.
Suddenly, a loud noise came from the cave entrance, the rocks crumbled, and a figure appeared at the entrance.
It was none other than Master Zixiao, a sinister smile playing on his lips. Behind him, Li Ming followed closely, his face filled with arrogance, looking at Zhuang Yu as if he were a dead man.
"Heh, Zhuang Yu, you think you can escape this calamity by hiding here? How naive!" Master Zixiao crossed his arms, arrogantly raised his chin, and spoke with a tone full of mockery, "Today is your death day!"
No sooner had Master Zixiao finished speaking than Li Ming jumped out impatiently. He was the first to attack, his long sword flashing with a cold light as it pointed directly at Zhuang Yu.
"Boy, I let you escape by luck last time, but this time, I will tear you to pieces!" Li Ming roared, his true energy surging on the blade of his sword, which hurtled towards Zhuang Yu with a sharp whooshing sound.
Immediately afterward, Master Zixiao also moved. With a wave of his hands, powerful streams of true energy pressed down on Zhuang Yu like a storm, blocking all of Zhuang Yu's escape routes.
In an instant, the entire cave was filled with violent energy, the air currents howled, rocks flew, and the sound was deafening.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!" The continuous attacks surged in like a tide, and the entire cave shook violently, as if it would collapse at any moment.
The shockwave from the attack caused the ground where the two were standing to crack open like a spiderweb.
Wang Yao clung tightly to Zhuang Yu, feeling the strong wind rushing towards her and the constant booming sounds in her ears, her face as pale as paper.
She could feel the attacks outside growing increasingly fierce, and they were like a small boat in a storm, about to be swallowed up at any moment.
Zhuang Yu's eyes narrowed; he could sense that Master Zixiao's attack carried a strong killing intent.
He shielded Wang Yao behind him, clenched his teeth, and rapidly circulated his inner energy, preparing to meet the impending attack.
He understood that this battle was unavoidable.
Just then, an even more powerful force suddenly came from beneath their feet, like a roar from the depths of the earth.
Zhuang Yu felt the ground beneath his feet begin to shake violently, and an indescribable energy was surging within him, which startled him.
"What...what is this?" Zhuang Yu murmured.
Zhuang Yu roared, his true energy erupting like a volcano, all of it flowing into the divine artifact in his palm.
In an instant, the artifact burst forth with dazzling light, like a blazing sun, dispelling the gloom in the cave.
An invisible barrier instantly unfolded, blocking all attacks from Master Zixiao and Li Ming.
"Boom!" The attacks crashed into the barrier with a deafening roar, and were then all bounced back.
Caught off guard, several of Master Zixiao's disciples were sent flying by the recoil, spitting blood as they crashed to the ground like kites with broken strings, wailing in pain.
Upon seeing this, Master Zixiao's expression changed drastically. He roared and no longer held back, his true energy surging wildly as he lunged at Zhuang Yu.
"Arrogant brat, I will grind you to dust today!" Master Zixiao roared, his long sword transforming into a sharp beam of light, aiming straight for Zhuang Yu's vitals.
Zhuang Yu's eyes sharpened. Instead of confronting him head-on, he cleverly used the characteristics of the divine artifact to weave nimbly between Master Zixiao's attacks.
Each time, Master Zixiao's attacks were like hitting cotton, unable to make any progress, and were instead blocked by the force of the divine weapon's backlash.
The two figures clashed, their sword energy crisscrossing, each collision unleashing a deafening roar.
The space inside the cave was thrown into chaos, with flying rocks and billowing dust, as if the end of the world had arrived.
The cultivators watching were already stunned by the fierce battle before them. They had never seen such a terrifying fight before, and their hearts were filled with shock and fear. They stared intently at the two people fighting fiercely in the arena, holding their breath.
Zhuang Yu grew stronger with each battle, discovering that the artifact could not only withstand attacks but also deflect force.
He began to take the initiative, deflecting Zixiao Zhenren's attacks one by one, and using his strength against him, making each attack extremely difficult for Zixiao Zhenren.
He could sense that Master Zixiao's internal energy was being rapidly depleted, while his own power was constantly increasing.
"Bang!" After another violent collision, Master Zixiao was knocked back several steps. His face was filled with disbelief and his heart was filled with frustration.
Just then, Zhuang Yu's lips curled up slightly, and he slowly raised the divine weapon in his hand, within which an even more powerful force was gathering.
He looked up at Master Zixiao, a playful smile playing on his lips, and said softly, "This is just the beginning."
Wang Yao hid behind Zhuang Yu, nervously watching the battle unfold before her.
Gravel kept falling from above, making a heart-stopping crashing sound that made her eardrums tingle.
Looking at Zhuang Yu's tall and straight back, she felt both worried and trusting.
Every swing of his sword carried a resolute air, like a sharp blade cleaving through the thick fog before him.
Her gaze followed him intently, a silent support, a profound trust.
Zhuang Yu felt Wang Yao's gaze and a warm current surged in his heart. That unwavering strength supported him in facing the powerful enemy.
Seeing that he couldn't break through after a long attack, Master Zixiao's face turned ferocious.
He pulled a pitch-black magical artifact from his robes. The artifact shimmered with an eerie light and exuded an unsettling aura.
He threw the magic weapon violently, and a black light shot towards Zhuang Yu like lightning.
Zhuang Yu felt a chill run down his spine and tried to dodge, but he was still a step too late.
The black light struck his chest instantly, and a sharp pain spread throughout his body, as if he had been hit hard by a giant hammer. He groaned, spitting out a mouthful of blood. His body swayed and he knelt on one knee. The divine weapon in his hand also became dull and lifeless.
The air was thick with the stench of blood, making it feel suffocating.
Seeing this, Master Zixiao revealed a smug smile. He approached Zhuang Yu step by step, "Hehe, boy, do you think you can contend with me just because you have a divine artifact? How laughable! Today, I will show you what true power is!" The long sword in his hand once again gleamed coldly, like the fangs of a venomous snake, pointing straight at Zhuang Yu's throat.
The cave was deathly silent, except for the wild laughter of Master Zixiao echoing through it. Under the immense pressure, the air seemed to freeze.
Wang Yao's heart was in her throat. She covered her mouth tightly, not daring to make a sound, for fear of disturbing Zhuang Yu.
She could sense that Zhuang Yu was in a very dangerous situation, as if he were hovering on the brink of death.
At this critical moment, Zhuang Yu slowly raised his head, a strange smile appearing on his lips.
He slowly stood up, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and his eyes became incredibly sharp.
He lowered his head and said softly, "Is that so?" Zhuang Yu's deep laughter echoed in the cave, carrying a chilling undertone. He slowly raised the divine artifact in his hand, and its dim light shone again, this time with an eerie red hue. The artifact emitted a deep hum, as if responding to its master's call. A powerful energy wave spread outwards from Zhuang Yu's center.
The smile on Master Zixiao's face froze. He felt an unprecedented sense of oppression, as if a mountain was pressing down on his heart, making it hard for him to breathe.
He stared wide-eyed in horror, unable to believe what was happening before his eyes.
"This...how is this possible?" Master Zixiao muttered to himself in disbelief.
Zhuang Yu's lips curled into a mocking smile. He poured his spiritual power into the divine artifact without reservation, and the artifact emitted a dazzling light, like a star about to explode.
The surrounding air began to distort and crackle, as a devastating energy was gathering.
"Feel the ultimate power of the divine artifact!" Zhuang Yu roared, and the divine artifact in his hand shone brightly. A crimson pillar of light shot into the sky, instantly engulfing Master Zixiao and his disciples, as well as all their helpers.
The deafening explosion resounded throughout the heavens and the earth, and the cave shook violently, as if it were about to collapse at any moment.
The dazzling light was so bright that people couldn't open their eyes, and a powerful shockwave swept in, destroying everything around it.
When the light faded and the dust settled, everything in the cave was unrecognizable.
Master Zixiao and his disciples, along with their helpers, have all turned to ashes and vanished without a trace.
Only Zhuang Yu remained standing, holding a radiant divine weapon in his hand, like a god descended from heaven.
The surrounding cultivators were already stunned by what they were seeing.
They looked at Zhuang Yu in awe; they had never seen such power, nor such an imposing man.
Zhuang Yu put away the divine artifact, turned around to look at Wang Yao behind him, took Wang Yao's hand, and said softly, "Let's go."
Wang Yao nodded, held Zhuang Yu's hand tightly, and followed him away from this place of trouble.
They walked side by side, their figures gradually disappearing into the vast night.
"This cultivation world seems even more interesting than I imagined..." Zhuang Yu gazed into the distance, a meaningful smile appearing on his lips.