readytorunbook Chapter 723 Crisis ()
Chapter 723 Crisis ()
Chapter 723 Crisis (10)
Wu Yun reacted quickly, instantly shifting to the left. At the spot where he stood, a dark shadow fell heavily to the ground.
Bang! !
The explosive burst of violent true energy, like a whirlwind, swept straight through the air.
The soil and boulders were easily overturned and torn apart, then fell heavily back down.
Several huge and jagged dents were blasted into the cliff face. Even a deep crack was faintly visible.
"Such speed! Who are you?!" Night Hawk climbed out of the crater, a hint of fear in his eyes.
Although his move was just a test, his reaction clearly showed the other party was no ordinary gang member. Didn't he know all about the local thugs around Huayang City?
Aside from the unique skills of the Jingtian Manor lineage, it has some merit and considerable power.
The others are nothing special.
"If you want to know who I am... then you'll have to see if you can catch up with me!" Wu Yun smiled slightly, then lightly leaped away and drifted off.
He left in the opposite direction of the hanging basket, his plan perfectly clear.
The goal was to help the Bamboo Union gang members escape.
To force the other party to make a choice.
pick one of two.
Night Hawk glanced at the enormous hanging basket that had disappeared into the distance, hesitated for a moment, and then quickly followed.
Of course, he could also tell that the other party seemed to be just bait, having set a trap to lure him into it.
But Nighthawk is confident in his abilities.
Compared to the so-called arrest of qualified individuals...
The matter concerning Wu Yun is still more important.
The most crucial point is that his master's wife is his greatest taboo.
Anyone who knows about this must die!
……………
The back mountain is steep and densely vegetated.
In a rolling, deep green bamboo forest.
Figures darted about in the bamboo grove, bamboo leaves fluttering in the air.
Swish! !
The two figures, like ghosts, were only visible as blurry images as they sped away.
"You actually dared to follow... What, aren't you afraid of dying here and leaving your master's wife without anyone to take care of her?" Wu Yunling lowered her body like a cat and landed lightly on the clearing in the bamboo forest.
The open space is surrounded by white boulders, which act like railings.
Looking down from above, it resembles a small arena.
The night hawk landed on the edge of the white stone, its voice sharp and menacing.
"Die? You'll be the first to die!"
boom.
The dwarf-like, extremely short Nighthawk's body rapidly grew larger.
Thighs, arms, chest...
The pale muscles twisted and contorted, becoming grotesque and spiraling like spirals.
The whole person has changed a lot.
But the head, which was already smaller than average, remained the same size, hanging on the muscular body, looking somewhat comical.
"Secret Technique: Tornado Gale Slash!"
Nighthawk's arms spun like a top, and his muscles rippled in a wave-like pattern from bottom to top.
In an instant, the sky darkened and a fierce wind arose.
A massive, ten-meter-diameter column of violent wind was stirred up by the Night Hawk.
thunderbolt…...
At the edge of the wind column, countless tiny arcs of electricity leaped and flickered with a dark purple halo.
Sizzle sizzle...
Wherever it passed, it was as if a sharp cutting machine had passed through, and the ground and grass became smooth in an instant.
Just one breath.
The column of wind slid over a distance of more than ten meters and rushed straight towards Wu Yun.
"Shadowless Flying Dragon!" Wu Yun shouted, and two yellow dragon-shaped phantoms appeared on his legs, preparing to temporarily avoid the attack.
Judging from their posture, it's clear the other side has brought out their trump card. Staying where we are is just waiting to die.
He had only floated a little distance when suddenly his body tilted, drawn by a strong gust of wind.
"You think I can't see through it? Brute force can overcome all methods. As long as I kill you, the so-called trap... will collapse on its own!"
The Night Hawk roared wildly, and with a thought, it condensed a powerful, absorbent, purplish-black true energy, which operated even more violently, releasing an even greater pulling force.
The white boulders on both sides were lifted up by the wind and instantly cut into countless white powders.
"Not good! Supernatural power: Dragon Havoc in the Sea."
Wu Yun broke out in a cold sweat, continuously channeling a large amount of powerful internal energy as he struggled to maintain his trump card technique.
He was indeed bait. But there were traps here too.
However, he underestimated the Night Hawk's strength and didn't even have time to activate the trap.
A hazy circle of colored light spread out from him and quickly enveloped his body.
Immediately, the pulling force of the wind column decreased significantly.
But Wu Yun was still slowly pulled over little by little.
"No matter who's behind you... killing Nighthawk is impossible!!!"
The Night Hawk roared and a semi-transparent, blurry stream of air shot out.
The airflow shot into the column of wind, like swimming fish, constantly moving at high speed.
boom.
The already enormous column of wind suddenly grew even larger, carrying countless trees, grass, and pebbles, and surged towards Wu Yun like a giant wave.
"I'm doomed!" Wu Yun's eyes were filled with despair, and his face was deathly pale.
boom! ! !
From the bamboo grove to the side, a rock the size of a millstone suddenly flew out and slammed into the wind pillar with an indescribable, terrifying speed.
The pillar of wind resisted for half a breath before shattering.
The rocks tumbled and shattered, slamming into the Nighthawk's chest in his horrified gaze.
Bang! !
The night hawk flew far away, and about three breaths later, a faint loud noise was heard.
I don't know where it landed.
Splash splash splash...
The debris, whipped up by the strong wind, fell like raindrops. The entire open space fell silent instantly.
"Saved?!" Wu Yun suddenly opened his eyes. "Master Dong, you've finally arrived..."
The sound stopped suddenly.
Because there was no one around him, he was all alone.
"Master Dong?"
Wu Yun tentatively asked a question, but remained silent and offered no response.
"..."
His eyes immediately sharpened as he glanced in the direction the Night Hawk had flown off.
Wu Yun turned and ran without looking back.
If it were one of our own people arriving in time to provide support, we would never remain silent.
And based on his understanding…
Master Dong's abilities... are not that strong.
His years of experience in the underworld told him...
The scene before me.
It was more like the two of them were fighting, which disturbed a certain eccentric senior expert who was cultivating in seclusion here.
Therefore, the best course of action is to leave before the other person notices him.
In the bamboo forest, Han Yi watched Wu Yun leave quietly, without chasing after him.
His purpose in taking action was simply to save the Bamboo Union gang.
These high-ranking members of the Bamboo Union are still alive, and I believe they will soon secretly rebuild their power and retaliate.
This kind of person opposes the government troops and harbors deep hatred for them...
If this problem is not eliminated, it will cause chaos and distract the government troops.
As long as there are forces causing trouble, Fan Hongchou will still need their Ten Thousand Beasts Sect.
Then Han Yi and his group would naturally not encounter any danger.
This has delayed things for a lot of time.
If there's enough time, then there's a greater chance of something happening.
Help the Beast Sect overcome the crisis.
As for the Nighthawk…...
Han Yi looked back again.
He could sense that his attack just now could at most severely injure Nighthawk, but not kill him.
Han Yi hesitated for a moment, then hurried towards the Bamboo Union's headquarters.
This Night Hawk's moves are unpredictable, and he has many ways to protect himself. In particular, his speed far surpasses that of ordinary grandmasters, making him one of the best.
He was unwilling to take action unless he was absolutely certain of success.
Otherwise, a failure would bring annihilation to the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect. Another point is the importance of this operation to wipe out the Bamboo Union.
That night, the Hawks joined forces with the Myriad Beasts Sect.
Of course, the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect was used as the main vanguard and cannon fodder, engaging in close-quarters sword fighting.
Nighthawk, naturally, was in charge of overseeing the operation.
If he dies, it will probably take a lot of effort to explain it when he gets back.
As Han Yi walked, he thought to himself, then rushed away. His figure was as fast as lightning, and his toes touched the top of the thick old bamboo several times. In the blink of an eye, he had leaped hundreds of meters.
He hadn't gone far when he suddenly stopped.
"Who?" Han Yi's gaze was sharp as a sword, fixed on one direction.
"Interesting, very interesting..."
The bamboo shadows sway gently, and the green waves are serene.
A woman slowly emerged, riding a large, majestic, snow-white tiger.
The woman had skin as white as snow, a delicate and fair face, wore a flowing white dress, and had a crescent-shaped white jade headdress on her head.
"I never expected... that the infamous Beast Demon... would actually save someone... and even an enemy... If word gets out..."
"Do you want to die?" Han Yi narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Haha, just kidding, Sect Leader Han, don't be nervous." The woman smiled charmingly. "We are not enemies, on the contrary, we are allies, we are friends?"
"Let me introduce myself." Han Yi slowly gathered his strength. "Don't act like we're old friends... We haven't met before."
"Sect Leader Han's name resounds throughout Yunzhou. Who among the martial arts practitioners and experts mingling in the Huayang area doesn't know you?" The woman smiled, her attitude friendly, seemingly oblivious to Han Yi's wariness. "As for me, you may call me by my name, Dong Ruojing. I'm just an unknown figure in the martial arts world, with no reputation whatsoever. I'm afraid I'll be embarrassed by your presence, Sect Leader."
"Dong Ruojing..." Han Yi hesitated for a moment, "You and Wu Yun... are in cahoots?"
He had been standing some distance away and vaguely heard Wu Yun's few indistinct words.
It seemed to be about some kind of sutra master... who also seemed to have the surname Dong.
"Sect Leader, you are wise." Dong Ruojing nodded. "The term 'accomplices' is too offensive. We are all like-minded people of the same generation, gathered together for the greater good and for righteousness."
"Righteousness...benevolence..." Han Yi narrowed his eyes slightly. "Dong Ruojing, now that you've shown yourself, state your purpose..."
Dong Ruojing smiled but did not answer directly. Instead, she asked another question: "Does the sect leader know... what is Fan Hongchou's intention in arranging so many people to test aptitudes everywhere, destroy mountains and temples, and arrest and take people away?"
"Lord Fan, taking a holistic view and considering the overall situation of Yunzhou, has implemented new reform policies to benefit the people. Those arrested are all deserving of their fate, and their end is none of your or my concern," Han Yi said in an official tone, his words perfectly veiled.
puff.
Dong Ruojing couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"The sect leader's cautious nature is truly well-deserved. Fan Hongchou, holding a high position, traveled thousands of miles from the capital to Yunzhou, just to improve people's livelihood? Would a top expert with a fully awakened bloodline and half a true spirit be so bored?"
"Your bloodline has fully awakened?" Han Yi's eyes suddenly turned serious. "You actually managed to figure out Fan Hongchou's strength?!"
He was genuinely taken aback.
The True Spirit Half-Body is said to be a higher level of transformation that only scions of bloodline families can achieve after fully awakening their bloodline. Complete bloodline awakening is equivalent to the strongest among grandmasters, namely, a Grandmaster.
So, the true spirit half-body... without a doubt.
He is an absolute powerhouse comparable to a Martial Arts Venerable.
"This matter is naturally not something I can accomplish on my own..." Dong Ruojing smiled and didn't continue.
It seems that behind her is a powerful figure who is no less capable than Fan Hongchou, or even more powerful.
"So... back to the previous question... does the sect leader know Fan Hongchou's purpose? Don't worry, I'm not a spy sent to test you. There's no need for it, and it's impossible. Fan Hongchou disdains such methods."
"I don't know..." Han Yi paused for a moment, "I do have some questions. Please enlighten me."
Dong Ruojing chuckled, seemingly enjoying being consulted. "The current infamy of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect is all due to them taking the blame for Fan Hongchou's actions. But not only has he not offered any explanation or clarified the situation, he has intensified his demands, continuing to ask the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect to bear even more responsibility."
Therefore... I believe that Sect Master Han should know that no matter which side the Myriad Beasts Sect takes, it will be suspected and doubted, and will eventually become a sacrifice for Fan Hongchou.
Otherwise, you wouldn't have been able to intervene, repel Night Hawk, and save Wu Yun, the leader of the Bamboo Union.
"..." Han Yi gazed at her quietly, took a deep breath, and said, "If you have anything to say, please speak directly."
"Hehe... I know what the Sect Master is thinking. He simply wants to preserve the Myriad Beasts Sect, protect those around him, and ensure his own safety..." Dong Ruojing seemed to enjoy chuckling. "But... those with potential... Fan Hongchou's appetite will only grow larger, and the 'Forbidden Artifacts'... can't wait any longer."
"A forbidden artifact?" Han Yi's heart skipped a beat, grasping the key point. "What do you mean? Fan Hongchou is arresting people everywhere, all for this forbidden artifact?"
“Hehe, these things are too far removed from us. If the sect leader is so interested, it would be better to make plans sooner rather than later.” Dong Ruojing did not answer directly but changed the subject. “The sect leader just now took action to repel Night Hawk and secretly rescued Wu Yun, which is enough to confirm his intentions.”
"What are you thinking?" Han Yi asked knowingly.
"Why does Sect Master ask a question he already knows the answer to?" Dong Ruojing chuckled. "Fan Hongchou's army is strong and powerful, that's true, but there are some things that need to be done, and some people need to be involved... Not everyone will stand on Fan Hongchou's side..."
"..."
Han Yi fell silent; he understood what Dong Ruojing meant.