readytorunbook Chapter 827 Rebirth from the Ashes, Two Beauties' Revenge (Page 12)
Chapter 827 Rebirth from the Ashes, Two Beauties' Revenge (Page 12)
After a long and arduous battle, Bai Jie and Lin Xiaoyan finally ushered in the final chapter of their destiny—this is the story of their latest ending.
Meanwhile, Lin Ping's army and Lin Xue's elite squad were rapidly approaching the fortified stronghold known as Black Iron City. The squad personally commanded by Lin Xue stealthily approached the city walls like ghosts, and under the cover of night, successfully retrieved the already cold bodies of Bai Jie and Lin Xiaoyan from the walls. Immediately afterward, Lin Xue unhesitatingly used her family's unique and miraculous medical skills: first, she took out an incomparably precious resurrection pill and placed it in Bai Jie's mouth; then, she gently stroked Lin Xiaoyan's tightly closed eyes, while simultaneously dripping a drop of blood onto the jade pendant worn on her chest…
Just as everyone was filled with tense anticipation, a miracle occurred! The mysterious resurrection pill began to take effect, and Bai Jie, who had been lifeless, slowly opened her eyes and awoke; at the same time, Lin Xiaoyan, sensing the powerful energy contained within the jade pendant, gradually regained consciousness and stood up again. Even more surprisingly, thanks to the dual blessing of taking the resurrection pill and receiving the power of the Lin family's inheritance, Bai Jie not only successfully revived but also broke through to the peak of the Earth Realm; while Lin Xiaoyan, taking advantage of this opportunity, advanced four levels, entering the Great Perfection of the Heaven Realm in one fell swoop!
After recovering somewhat, the two brave and fearless women immediately donned light and agile leather armor and resolutely charged into the city to launch a desperate counterattack, their targets being the villainous rebel leader Ma San and General Liu, who had previously slaughtered them! A thrilling battle of revenge had begun...
The setting sun, like blood, dyed half the sky red, reflecting the flames of war raging in Yuncheng. On the city walls, the sounds of fighting, screams, and the clang of metal mingled together, composing a tragic song of despair and madness. The rebels' black banners fluttered on the city walls like the scythe of death, reaping the last hope of the defending soldiers.
However, right beneath the city walls, in a relatively hidden area of ruins, a miracle was unfolding that could turn the tide of events.
Just now, Bai Jie, in order to cover Lin Xiaoyan, was severely wounded by the poisoned ghost-head knife of the rebel leader Ma San and died; Lin Xiaoyan also fought bravely in the ensuing siege but was unable to withstand it and was shot in the shoulder by a vicious arrow from Lieutenant General Liu, plunging her into darkness. Their fall had left the few remaining resistance fighters feeling utterly hopeless.
But at that moment, a miracle happened!
In Lin Xiaoyan's arms, the "Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pill," refined by the Lin family's ancestors with their life's work and passed down through generations, was emitting a faint yet unmistakable glow. Before losing consciousness, Lin Xiaoyan used her last ounce of strength to stuff the pill into Bai Jie's mouth. At this moment, the medicinal power began to permeate Bai Jie's limbs and bones like spring rain.
Bai Jie's originally pale face gradually regained some color, and the violent heaving of her chest subsided, then gradually regained strength. Her previously dull and unfocused eyes trembled slightly, like a butterfly about to emerge from its cocoon.
"Cough cough..." With a soft cough and the weakness of surviving a near-death experience, Bai Jie slowly opened her eyes. Her eyes were initially somewhat dazed, but this was quickly replaced by clarity and an unprecedented sense of power. She could clearly feel a gentle yet boundless energy surging within her body, repairing her damaged meridians and nourishing her depleted dantian. Moreover, this power was also breaking through the bottleneck she had previously reached at the mid-stage of the Earth Realm!
"boom!"
A soft, muffled thud, audible only to herself, exploded within her body. The barrier that had troubled her for so long shattered like paper. A surge of spiritual energy instantly swept through her entire being, her cultivation skyrocketing—late Earth Realm! Peak Earth Realm! Finally, she firmly settled at the peak of the Earth Realm, just one step away from the legendary Heaven Realm!
"I... I'm alive?" Bai Jie murmured to herself, feeling the surge of power within her. A flicker of disbelief crossed her eyes, quickly replaced by overwhelming joy and deep gratitude. She glanced at Lin Xiaoyan, who remained unconscious not far away, and her heart tightened.
Almost simultaneously, the ancient jade pendant worn by Lin Xiaoyan also emitted a dazzling green light. This jade pendant was a family heirloom of the Lin clan, containing a portion of the power left by their ancestors. Normally, it was used to nourish the body, but in critical moments, it could protect its owner. Just now, when Lin Xiaoyan was on the verge of death, the jade pendant sensed its owner's danger, as well as the life essence released after Bai Jie consumed the "Nine Revolutions Rejuvenation Pill." The two interacted, and the inherited power within the jade pendant was finally fully activated!
The green light poured into Lin Xiaoyan's body like mercury, rapidly repairing her injuries. In particular, the arrow with barbs and poison in her shoulder blade was forced out of her body by an invisible force, and the skin at the wound healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Lin Xiaoyan's eyelashes trembled violently. She took a deep breath and opened her eyes. Her gaze was sharper and more resolute than ever before, carrying a sense of vicissitude and majesty accumulated over the years—a spiritual transformation brought about by the power of inheritance.
"The inheritance... has awakened?" Lin Xiaoyan felt a surge of power coursing through her body, her heart filled with astonishment. She could sense that the power within the jade pendant had not only healed her injuries but also caused her cultivation to rise steadily. Early Heaven Realm! Mid Heaven Realm! Late Heaven Realm! Great Heaven Realm!
In the blink of an eye, her cultivation level rose by four levels, from the early stage of the Heavenly Realm to the Great Perfection of the Heavenly Realm! This speed was simply astonishing, and could be called a miracle even in the entire history of cultivation on the continent!
"Xiaoyan!" Bai Jie called out in surprise, struggling to get up.
"Bai Jie! You're awake too!" Lin Xiaoyan saw Bai Jie awake and a relieved smile appeared on her face. She quickly helped herself to sit up. The two smiled at each other, both seeing strength, determination, and the undying anger in each other's eyes.
They all survived, and became stronger than ever before! This is not just a continuation of life, but also the prelude to revenge!
"Ma San! Lieutenant General Liu!" Bai Jie gritted her teeth, recalling the hideous faces on the city wall, and the innocent civilians and comrades who had died tragically under the butcher's knife. A chilling killing intent flashed in her eyes. "If I don't avenge this, I swear I'm not a man!"
"That's right!" Lin Xiaoyan clenched her fist, her knuckles turning white from the force. "Yuncheng cannot fall into the hands of these traitors! Our family, friends, and home must be taken back by our own hands!"
The two exchanged a few words briefly, confirming each other's condition. Although the "Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pill" and the power of inheritance had fully healed their injuries and greatly increased their cultivation, they had just experienced a life-or-death situation and were experiencing a brief period of discomfort after the surge in power. They needed a moment to stabilize and adapt.
They leaned against the broken wall, closed their eyes, and regulated their breathing, quickly familiarizing themselves with the new power within their bodies. Bai Jie's peak Earth Realm power was powerful and domineering, full of explosive force; Lin Xiaoyan's Great Perfection Heaven Realm power was more ethereal and profound, with exquisite control, and faintly showing the rudiments of a domain.
A moment later, the two opened their eyes at the same time. There was no trace of weakness in their eyes anymore; instead, they were filled with a sharp, knife-like edge and an indomitable fighting spirit.
"Let's go!" Bai Jie stood up, stretched her limbs, and made a crackling sound, full of strength.
Lin Xiaoyan nodded, her gaze falling on the ruins of a weapons shop not far away, damaged by the war but seemingly still intact inside. "We need weapons and suitable equipment."
The two women moved swiftly, like ghostly shadows, silently slipping into the arms shop. Fortunately, although the outside was a mess, the inner storage room seemed to have escaped the rebels' looting. Inside, they found two relatively intact sets of lightweight leather armor.
The leather armor was made from the hide of demonic beasts, making it lightweight, flexible, and quite defensive, perfectly suited for the high-speed raids and close-quarters combat they needed to engage in. The two quickly removed their tattered clothes and put on the new leather armor.
The leather armor clung to their shapely yet powerful bodies, highlighting their indomitable spirit. Bai Jie chose a longsword with an antique design and a wide blade, its heavy body suitable for sweeping, powerful attacks, allowing her to fully utilize her peak Earth Realm strength. Lin Xiaoyan, on the other hand, selected a pair of sharp daggers and a slender, flexible sword. The daggers were for close-quarters attacks, while the flexible sword offered versatility for both close and long-range combat, befitting her agility and control at the Great Perfection of the Heaven Realm.
With their gear ready, the two exchanged a glance, both seeing a resolute determination in each other's eyes.
"Target: City Lord's Mansion! Those two scoundrels, Ma San and General Liu, are definitely celebrating their victory there!" Bai Jie lowered her voice, her tone icy.
"Good! To catch the thief, catch the king first!" A cold glint flashed in Lin Xiaoyan's eyes. "We'll sneak in through the back door, take care of the outer guards first, and then strike straight at the heart of the enemy!"
With the plan set, the two no longer hesitated. Like two cheetahs poised to pounce, they used the city's complex terrain and ruins as cover, silently making their way towards the city lord's mansion in the city center.
At this moment, Yuncheng was mostly in the hands of the rebels. The streets were littered with the corpses of soldiers and civilians. Groups of rebel soldiers were engaged in burning, killing, looting, or reveling in drunken revelry, their faces radiating the arrogance and cruelty of victors. The air was thick with the stench of blood, gunpowder smoke, and a nauseating smell of alcohol.
Seeing these horrific scenes, Bai Jie and Lin Xiaoyan felt a sharp pain in their hearts, as if pierced by needles, and their killing intent intensified. They suppressed the urge to rush out and kill these scoundrels, remembering their primary objective—Ma San and General Liu. Only by eliminating these two ringleaders could they dismantle the rebel army's command and create an opportunity for possible reinforcements (they still held a sliver of hope) or the scattered resistance forces within the city.
Their stealth skills were exceptional, and combined with their heightened senses and increased speed brought by their drastically improved cultivation, they evaded patrolling groups of rebels. When they encountered lone rebel soldiers committing violence, the two showed no mercy.
Bai Jie moved with lightning speed, the heavy longsword feeling as light as a feather in her hands. With a flash of light, she slashed through her enemy's throat, clean and swift, without a single wasted movement, displaying the domineering power of a peak Earth Realm expert. Lin Xiaoyan, on the other hand, was like an elf in the night, her short daggers or soft swords moving silently, always accurately hitting her enemy's vitals, killing without a trace, demonstrating the masterful control of a Great Perfection Heaven Realm expert.
In just fifteen minutes, they cleared out no fewer than twenty rebel soldiers along the way without making a sound that would alert the main force. Their teamwork became increasingly seamless, with one person leading the attack, another providing cover, one launching a frontal assault, and another launching a surprise attack from the flank, as if they had practiced it a thousand times.
The City Lord's Mansion, located in the heart of Cloud City, is a sprawling complex. At this moment, the mansion's gates are heavily guarded, with armored soldiers standing in rows, and torches illuminating the surroundings as if it were daytime. From within the mansion, the faint sounds of stringed instruments and arrogant laughter can be heard, a stark contrast to the scorched earth and wailing outside the city.
“There are quite a few guards; we definitely can’t force our way in.” Bai Jie whispered to Lin Xiaoyan from the shadows at the street corner, “The front gate is impenetrable; should we go in through the side dog hole or climb over the wall?”
Lin Xiaoyan shook her head, her sharp gaze sweeping over the walls and guards of the city lord's mansion. "No, these guards seem loosely positioned, but there are actually quite a few hidden sentries, and their cultivation levels are not low. They are clearly Ma San's trusted elites. Forcing our way through or using the dog hole is too risky."
She pondered for a moment, then pointed to a relatively secluded corner behind the city lord's mansion, where the guards were noticeably fewer. "That's the direction of the kitchen, where the defenses are relatively weak. Besides, places like that usually have a small door for transporting garbage or ingredients."
Bai Jie's eyes lit up: "Great idea! Let's start there!"
The two stealthily made their way around, eventually arriving at the rear of the city lord's mansion. Sure enough, just as Lin Xiaoyan had predicted, there was an inconspicuous side gate with only two drowsy guards standing at the entrance, their reeking of alcohol even from a distance.