Thunderbirds soared through the sky, not only shattering the phantom flying swords but also unleashing a torrent of electricity as they spread their wings, striking back at Situ Chicheng.
Situ Chicheng immediately retrieved a magical artifact, a bronze bell. With a vigorous shake, its sound dissipated, and an invisible barrier suddenly appeared, blocking the electricity.
In the next instant, Situ Chicheng pointed a fingertip, and a new flying sword materialized, descending towards Bai Ye.
Bai Ye, unwilling to be outdone, also performed sword seals. Jing Lei Zi Dian and Yan Huang Fei Huo attacked again, intertwining as a fiery storm.
Rumble!
The three flying swords met in the air, followed by a deafening roar.
The sky seemed to be torn asunder.
As the three swords collided, terrifying fluctuations rippled outwards, creating countless void rifts that spread across the sky, looking utterly monstrous.
Then…
Situ Chicheng's sword was suddenly blasted apart, tumbling in the air, while Bai Ye's thunder and fire hurtled towards Situ Chicheng.
Boom, boom, boom!
The thunder and fire streaked across the sky, the sound of explosions echoing continuously.
In the heavens, one fiery cluster after another detonated, filling the horizon.
Situ Chicheng immediately chose to dodge, but was still hit by the expanding shockwaves. He fell from the sky, crashing onto the roof of a nearby building.
Propping himself up with one hand, Situ Chicheng rose from the ground, blood trickling from his lips.
Having suppressed Situ Chicheng, Bai Ye turned to look behind him.
Bloody crystals rose before Yimi, acting as a shield against Bailu's shots. However, their effectiveness was limited. Bailu fired her twin guns, launching beams of white energy, each shot shattering a piece of the bloody crystals.
While Yimi could block, it was only a matter of blocking.
Then…
Crack!
Bai Ye's body suddenly dissolved into lightning, darting forward, and reappearing in human form before Bailu.
Bailu's pupils contracted, and she immediately aimed her guns at Bai Ye. But in that same instant, Bai Ye grabbed Bailu's wrist and raised her arm.
Bang!
Bailu pulled the trigger, but the energy beam shot harmlessly into the sky.
"Arms Queen?" Bai Ye grinned, "Hey!"
Bai Ye's laughter was laced with mockery. Bailu, enraged, kicked out at Bai Ye.
Hiss!
Bai Ye gasped and quickly pressed down with his left hand, pinning Bailu's leg.
The saying 'the most venomous heart belongs to a woman' was truly accurate. Was this the place for random kicks? And you're even wearing high heels with pointed tips!
The attempt to shatter her leg failed. Bailu's left hand lunged forward, rapidly pulling the trigger.
But in that instant, Bai Ye's body shattered, dispersing into arcs of electricity, evading Bailu's attack before quickly reforming behind her.
Bai Ye reached out, placing his hand on Bailu's back.
"Yan Bao!"
The surrounding air instantly grew scorching hot, and fierce flames erupted from Bai Ye's palm.
Then…
Rumble!
The sound of an explosion suddenly erupted. A ball of fire appeared in Bai Ye's hand, and as it detonated, layers of air waves propelled Bailu, sending her flying, tumbling across the street.
After a single strike, Bai Ye's figure flickered, transforming into lightning and returning to Yimi's side.
Bai Ye extended his hand. "Give me the item."
Yimi hesitated for a moment, then produced the crystal and placed it in Bai Ye's hand.
Yimi wasn't worried that Bai Ye would take the item and abandon her. Because without the item, Yimi would no longer be in danger.
Those two divine disciples were after the crystal. Once the crystal was given to Bai Ye, Yimi could simply walk away. They wouldn't stop Yimi but would turn their target to Bai Ye.
Meanwhile, Bai Ye took the crystal and glanced at it.
Life Crystal (??)
What was this?
It only had a name, no item classification or quality, nor item description. As for its effect, that was even more unknown.
However, it must be something valuable, otherwise, there wouldn't be such a struggle for it.
Bai Ye mused as he tossed the crystal to the ground, then stepped on it.
"Come on!" Bai Ye beckoned to the now-rising Bailu and Situ Chicheng, his finger hooked. "Come and get it!"
Zzzzzz!
The moment Bai Ye spoke, his body was engulfed in arcs of electricity.
The current expanded, growing thicker and thicker, pushing outwards. Then…
Rumble, rumble, rumble!
The electricity coursed across the ground, carving huge fissures. It struck buildings, instantly shattering them.
At the same time…
Purple venom began to seep from Bai Ye's face, dripping down. The moment it hit the ground, a "hissing" sound arose, and wisps of white smoke curled upwards.
Jing Lei Zi Dian and Yan Huang Fei Huo descended from the sky, reforming into sword shapes and hovering on either side of Bai Ye.
Bai Ye spread his palm, a phoenix cry emanating from it, and a ball of Undying Flame burned in his hand.
Full power!
Bailu and Situ Chicheng exchanged a glance. They didn't press their attack but silently retreated.
Behind them, a large void rift suddenly appeared.
Bailu and Situ Chicheng did not hesitate, retreating into the void rift. The two rifts then closed, and space returned to its normal state.
The item had fallen into Bai Ye's hands…
Bailu and Situ Chicheng chose to withdraw.
They lacked the confidence to take the item from Bai Ye.
Bai Ye grinned, then bent down to pick up the crystal from the ground. Then…
Zzzzzz!
Bai Ye's body transformed into electricity, moving seven or eight meters back to stand in front of Yimi.
Yimi slightly lowered her stance, assuming a fighting pose.
Yimi said, "I've already given you the item."
"That's right!" Bai Ye replied, "You asked me to help you, and you'd give me the item. I agreed, but…"
Bai Ye curled his lips.
"I didn't say I wouldn't kill you."
Yimi involuntarily took half a step back, a ball of blood mist appearing in her palm.
"No need to be so tense," Bai Ye tossed the crystal. "Answer two questions for me, and your life is spared."
Yimi asked, "The first question is, what is the Life Crystal?"
"Hmm!" Bai Ye said, "The second question, what are Divine Disciples?"
Yimi took a deep breath. "I don't know what the Life Crystal is, but I know the Divine Disciples want to get the Life Crystal, so I want it too."
"Oh?" Bai Ye paused, "That's a bit interesting. So, how was it obtained? A hidden mission? A forbidden zone? Or is Laboratory Number Three considered a dangerous area where it can be directly obtained? Never mind, let's be more direct. I want to know the process!"
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