Chapter Nine: Sudden Changes
In the forest, a thrilling battle is unfolding at this moment. Lin Yun Feng displays an incredibly magical Yin-Yang Sword Technique, while Zhang Aoxue wields her divine sword, emitting a powerful and extraordinary purple radiance. Together, they force the elusive apparition into a corner, and unexpectedly, it chooses the desperate strategy of mutual destruction, charging straight towards Lin Yun Feng's Yin-Yang Sword.
At the same moment, Lu Yun, taking advantage of Lin Yun Feng and Zhang Aoxue's distraction, unleashes his unique mental shockwave. It vibrates at an astonishing rate of 4,800 times per blink, shattering the ghostly entity's external qi shield and instantly striking its essence. This is something Lin Yun Feng and Zhang Aoxue are unaware of.
The apparition in mid-air twists and turns, moving at an incredible speed that is almost imperceptible. A black gas cloud momentarily breaks open, accompanied by a chilling and eerie sound, echoing through the entire forest, sending shivers down the spine. Simultaneously, the apparition collides with the Yin-Yang Sword from above. The black gas cloud explodes instantly, shattered by the formidable force of the Yin-Yang Sword, damaging a significant portion of the entity and eroding much of its cultivation. If it weren't for its incredible speed, it would have been annihilated on the spot.
A majestic roar emanates from Zhang Aoxue's precious sword, resonating through the heavens. The imposing force and incomparable power manifest as a giant net of purple radiance, enveloping the heavily damaged apparition. The net tightens rapidly, leaving the ghostly figure with no escape. The black shadow within the purple glow dashes in all directions, attempting to break free but constantly shrinking with each encounter. With each contact, the black gas diminishes, eventually turning into wisps of green smoke. Accompanied by the eerie sound, it vanishes into Zhang Aoxue's purple radiance.
As the purple glow subsides, the forest immediately darkens, and Zhang Aoxue gracefully descends like a fairy riding the wind. Lin Yun Feng wipes off the sweat from his forehead, smiling as he approaches Lu Yun. It's evident that Lin Yun Feng's use of the Yin-Yang Sword has consumed a significant amount of his true qi and inner strength, depleting his spiritual energy considerably.
Lu Yun chuckles, "Senior Sister's sword technique is truly domineering and exquisite. Yun Feng's Yin-Yang Sword is formidable as well. We've finally eliminated that apparition; everyone can breathe a sigh of relief now. By the way, Yun Feng, judging from your expression, you seem to have a good understanding of the origin of that apparition. Care to share and broaden my knowledge?"
Lin Yun Feng smirks triumphantly, casting a glance at Zhang Aoxue beside him. He flatters, "Senior Sister, I've contributed a bit this time. Consider it a way to make amends for the last incident. I hope Senior Sister won't bear any grudges from now on. What do you say?"
Zhang Aoxue responds calmly, "The precious sword is now in hand, and I don't want to dwell on past matters. Moreover, we all come from Yi Garden; let's consider this matter settled. Don't bring it up again. I'm heading back." With that, she walks away.
Lu Yun looks at Lin Yun Feng and suggests quietly, "Let's go back with Senior Sister. On the way, you can tell us about the origin of that apparition." Saying this, he gazes at the snow-white figure, a faint smile appearing in his eyes.
Lin Yun Feng gently pulls Lu Yun, and the two instantly walk parallel to Zhang Aoxue. Whether intentional or not, Lin Yun Feng subtly positions himself to the side, forcing Lu Yun to move closer to Zhang Aoxue. Lin Yun Feng laughs, "Lu Yun, speaking of that apparition, it's not something easily obtained. It belongs to the Ghost Sect, or you could say it's one of the formidable entities among the various ghostly beings in the world. In the legendary Ghost Realm, there are ordinary ghosts, followed by more powerful ghost spirits, even more potent ghostly apparitions, and finally, the most formidable ghost immortals. What we encountered today is the so-called ghostly apparition, a challenging opponent. If it weren't for Senior Sister Aoxue, we would have been in danger. Don't you think so?"
Lu Yun agrees, "Yes, you're right. This time, we relied on Senior Sister Aoxue and you; otherwise, I would have been finished." He glances at Zhang Aoxue, whose expression remains cold and emotionless, like an iceberg that repels people from miles away but exudes an irresistible charm. Lu Yun takes a deep breath, the faint fragrance lingering in his mind, perhaps something unforgettable.
Soon, the three traverse the dense forest and exit the primeval woods. Walking quietly, Lin Yun Feng frequently engages Lu Yun in conversation, while Zhang Aoxue listens silently without uttering a word. The atmosphere among the three seems somewhat discordant. After a short while, the trio is two miles away from the forest when suddenly a vivid image appears in Lu Yun's mind, mysterious and clear. Lu Yun stops immediately, turns around, and looks at the forest. A strange scene unfolds before his eyes, leaving him astonished.
In the central part of the forest, a pitch-black column of Qi shoots up into the sky. As it reaches about ten meters above the ground, the black Qi is enveloped by a red glow emanating from the surrounding trees. The red light forcefully suppresses the black Qi, creating a scene where red and black forces contend in the sky. The entire area above the forest alternates between the two, creating a beautiful yet tense atmosphere.
Zhang Aoxue and Lin Yun Feng notice Lu Yun's reaction and turn to look at what he's seeing. The peculiar sight in the sky catches their attention, and both of them pale, realizing that something significant has happened there.
Lu Yun calmly says, "This forest is actually a formation. It should have been left by a predecessor from the cultivation world a long time ago, or perhaps by the ancestors of our Yi Garden to suppress the eerie and ghostly Qi from the depths of the cold pond in the forest. Unexpectedly, today, that ghostly Qi has broken through the seal left by the ancestors, evading our detection and successfully breaking free. Now, what do you think we should do?"
Lin Yun Feng looks serious, saying, "Judging from the black column of light, we can roughly understand the immense strength of the ghostly Qi this time. With the combined power of the three of us, it might not be easy to eliminate them; at best, we can temporarily suppress them. I suggest we go back and try our best. If it doesn't work, we'll have to seek help from Yi Garden."
Zhang Aoxue's expression remains calm as she quietly remarks, "Once discovered, it must be eradicated, no matter how powerful it is." With these words, a purple radiance reappears. Her head is adorned with the sword, rotating gently with a faint purple glow, creating an enchanting scene. Zhang Aoxue soars into the air, landing gracefully on the sword, riding it like a fairy. Her figure is incredibly beautiful
, leaving both Lu Yun and Lin Yun Feng in awe.
Lin Yun Feng lightly tugs Lu Yun's sleeve, looking at the airborne Zhang Aoxue, whispering, "What do you think of our Yi Garden's number one beauty? Not bad, right? I heard that Li Hongfei from Qian Manor is also pursuing her. That guy is said to be highly talented and arrogant, considering himself unmatched. If this most beautiful flower of our Yi Garden falls into his hands, it would be infuriating. What do you think? In my opinion, Lu Yun, we're good friends. Honestly, I feel that I may fall short in comparison to her. But you, on the other hand, seem like a perfect match. Hey, hey, work hard, my friend. Don't embarrass me. It would be such a waste to let such a beautiful woman slip away to someone else, wouldn't it? Hey, hey." After saying this, a mischievous grin appears on Lin Yun Feng's face, and he disappears from Lu Yun's side.
Lu Yun is stunned by Lin Yun Feng's words, not expecting him to say such things while pulling him along. Looking at the distant figure of the snow-white beauty, he can't help but feel a flutter in his heart. How does she view him? Perhaps it's just a memory. Shaking his head gently, he stops overthinking and follows suit, riding his sword. In no time, they enter the forest again, and a vast purple aura rises, suppressing the rampant black Qi to some extent.
Lu Yun doesn't immediately go in. Instead, he stands outside the forest, his eyes emitting a black radiance. His mental shockwaves operate at a rapid frequency of 3,200 times per blink, trying to understand the general situation within the forest. Lu Yun's mental shockwaves reach the deep part of the cold pond in the forest, where they come into contact with a high-speed rotating airflow containing an extremely sinister and eerie ghostly aura. However, when Lu Yun's mental shockwaves approach, they are diverted by a peculiar force, making it impossible to detect any information. This is the first time Lu Yun has encountered such a situation, and he finds it puzzling. He raises the frequency of his mental shockwaves to 5,400 times per blink, attempting to approach the peculiar airflow once again.
This time, he is pushed back, but due to the increased frequency, some high-speed mental shockwaves manage to perceive certain things. Astonished, Lu Yun raises the frequency to 6,400 times per blink, but now, nothing can be discerned. Perplexed, Lu Yun wonders what is happening.
Zhang Aoxue's divine sword radiance surged, and wherever the purple light reached, the black ghostly aura dispersed in panic. It was evident that this treasure sword could counteract the black ghostly aura. Meanwhile, Lin Yun Feng exerted the "Demon-Slaying Sword," and a profound cyan light enveloped an area within ten yards. The black ghostly aura, upon contact with the cyan light, let out piercing screams and dissipated.
At this moment, near the cold pond, a dark figure slowly gathered, its green eyes emitting eerie light. Countless black auras surrounded it like a protective layer, firmly enveloping it. The body of the dark shadow was entirely composed of shining black gas, appearing as if it were tangible and extremely astonishing. Twelve ghastly apparitions emerged around it, all as formidable as the one encountered by Zhang Aoxue's group earlier.
Zhang Aoxue's face now displayed a radiant glow, resembling a goddess. Standing gracefully in midair, she wielded her divine sword, which emitted an overpowering purple brilliance, bathing the surroundings in shades of purple and red. The ghostly creatures within the purple light were terrified, their howls echoing. The dark, tall figure by the cold pond with green eyes glared at the purple sword in the air, emitting resentful howls.
At this moment, outside the forest, Lu Yun, after several attempts, made a significant discovery about his psychic shockwaves. He realized that matching the frequency with the target's was crucial for successful detection. Adjusting his psychic shockwaves to the same frequency allowed him to penetrate the defense and gather the desired information. This breakthrough held significant implications for Lu Yun's future cultivation and Dao journey.
Lu Yun appeared instantly by the cold pond, observing the black shadow. The gaze of the dark figure locked onto Lu Yun, and its green eyes emitted an eerie light. Surrounded by black gas, the figure comprised entirely of black gas, shining brightly, resembling a tangible entity. Twelve ghastly specters appeared in the surroundings, all as formidable as the one Zhang Aoxue's group encountered earlier.
Zhang Aoxue's divine sword radiated a brilliant purple light, and the black ghostly aura in its path flickered away. It was evident that this treasure sword had the power to restrain the black ghostly aura. Lin Yun Feng, on the other hand, was fully engaged in executing the "Demon-Slaying Sword," with a profound cyan light enveloping an area within ten yards. The black ghostly aura, upon contact with the cyan light, emitted screams and dissipated.
At this moment, by the side of the cold pond, a black, towering ghostly figure slowly took shape. Its green eyes emitted an eerie light, surrounded by countless black auras, like a black protective energy, firmly enclosing it. The body of the black shadow was entirely composed of shining black gas, gleaming brightly and looking astonishing. Twelve ghastly specters appeared in the surroundings, all as formidable as the one Zhang Aoxue's group encountered earlier.
Zhang Aoxue's face now displayed a radiant glow, resembling a goddess. Standing gracefully in midair, she wielded her divine sword, which emitted an overpowering purple brilliance, bathing the surroundings in shades of purple and red. The ghostly creatures within the purple light were terrified, their howls echoing. The dark, tall figure by the cold pond with green eyes glared at the purple sword in the air, emitting resentful howls.
At this moment, outside the forest, Lu Yun, after several attempts, made a significant discovery about his psychic shockwaves. He realized that matching the frequency with the target's was crucial for successful detection. Adjusting his psychic shockwaves to the same frequency allowed him to penetrate the defense and gather the desired information. This breakthrough held significant implications for Lu Yun's future cultivation and Dao journey.
Lu Yun appeared instantly by the cold pond, observing the black shadow. The gaze of the dark figure locked onto Lu Yun, and its green eyes emitted an eerie light. Surrounded by black gas, the figure comprised entirely of black gas, shining brightly, resembling a tangible entity. Twelve ghastly specters appeared in the surroundings, all as formidable as the one Zhang Aoxue's group encountered earlier.
Zhang Aoxue's divine sword radiated a brilliant purple light, and the black ghostly aura in its path flickered away. It was evident that this treasure sword had the power to restrain the black ghostly aura. Lin Yun Feng, on the other hand, was fully engaged in executing the "Demon-Slaying Sword," with a profound cyan light enveloping an area within ten yards. The black ghostly aura, upon contact with the cyan light, emitted screams and dissipated.
At this moment, by the side of the cold pond, a black, towering ghostly figure slowly took shape. Its green eyes emitted an eerie light, surrounded by countless black auras, like a black protective energy, firmly enclosing it. The body of the black shadow was entirely composed of shining black gas, gleaming brightly and looking astonishing. Twelve ghastly specters appeared in the surroundings, all as formidable as the one Zhang Aoxue's group encountered earlier.
Zhang Aoxue's face now displayed a radiant glow, resembling a goddess. Standing gracefully in midair, she wielded her divine sword, which emitted an overpowering purple brilliance, bathing the surroundings in shades of purple and red. The ghostly creatures within the purple light were terrified, their howls echoing. The dark, tall figure by the cold pond with green eyes glared at the purple sword in the air, emitting resentful howls.
At this moment, outside the forest, Lu Yun, after several attempts, made a significant discovery about his psychic shockwaves. He realized that matching the frequency with the target's was crucial for successful detection. Adjusting his psychic shockwaves to the same frequency allowed him to penetrate the defense and gather the desired information. This breakthrough held significant implications for Lu Yun's future cultivation and Dao journey.
Lu Yun appeared instantly by the cold pond, observing the black shadow. The gaze of the dark figure locked onto Lu Yun, and its green eyes emitted an eerie light. Surrounded by black gas, the figure comprised entirely of black gas, shining brightly, resembling a tangible entity. Twelve ghastly specters appeared in the surroundings, all as formidable as the one Zhang Aoxue's group encountered earlier.
Zhang Aoxue's divine sword radiated a brilliant purple light, and the black ghostly aura in its path flickered away. It was evident that this treasure sword had the power to restrain the black ghostly aura. Lin Yun Feng, on the other hand, was fully engaged in executing the "Demon-Slaying Sword," with a profound cyan light enveloping an area within ten yards. The black ghostly aura, upon contact with the cyan light, emitted screams and dissipated.
At this moment, by the side of the cold pond, a black, towering ghostly figure slowly took shape. Its green eyes emitted an eerie light, surrounded by countless black auras, like a black protective energy, firmly enclosing it. The body of the black shadow was entirely composed of shining black gas, gleaming brightly and looking astonishing. Twelve ghastly specters appeared in the surroundings, all as formidable as the one Zhang Aoxue's group encountered earlier.
Zhang Aoxue's face now displayed a radiant glow,
resembling a goddess. Standing gracefully in midair, she wielded her divine sword, which emitted an overpowering purple brilliance, bathing the surroundings in shades of purple and red. The ghostly creatures within the purple light were terrified, their howls echoing. The dark, tall figure by the cold pond with green eyes glared at the purple sword in the air, emitting resentful howls.
At this moment, outside the forest, Lu Yun, after several attempts, made a significant discovery about his psychic shockwaves. He realized that matching the frequency with the target's was crucial for successful detection. Adjusting his psychic shockwaves to the same frequency allowed him to penetrate the defense and gather the desired information. This breakthrough held significant implications for Lu Yun's future cultivation and Dao journey.
Lu Yun appeared instantly by the cold pond, observing the black shadow. The gaze of the dark figure locked onto Lu Yun, and its green eyes emitted an eerie light. Surrounded by black gas, the figure comprised entirely of black gas, shining brightly, resembling a tangible entity. Twelve ghastly specters appeared in the surroundings, all as formidable as the one Zhang Aoxue's group encountered earlier.