A Sect from a Spirit Vein

Chapter 330 - 290: Heaven Forsakes Me

Meanwhile, the four—Lu Qian and his companions—had just flown a hundred miles, with six hundred more miles ahead of them.

However, the spiritual power spent on breaking through was more than anticipated, and now both Yang Jiye and Duu Yeming were almost exhausted.

"Rest quickly, restore your strength for a moment, and catch up later." Lu Qian handed over two bottles of Rainbow Light Spirit Dew, "I’ll head out first."

The situation was urgent. Though the two felt guilty, they did not hesitate, taking the spiritual medicine and landing on the peak beside them.

Lu Qian continued flying ahead with Wu Yan.

After rounding a peak, Lu Qian stopped again.

This won’t work—the flying is too slow and they would definitely not make it in time.

There was nobody around, he could only turn to this greater power for help.

In Wu Yan’s astonished look, Lu Qian bowed to her, "Pearl Spirit Senior, please reveal yourself."

The escape speed of the Primordial Pearl exceeded that of the Golden Core, giving it a better chance at preventing the worst-case scenario.

However, the risk of the Primordial Pearl taking action was immense. Especially with so many witnesses, even if the enemy could be slain, the disciples might leak the secret, bringing about their own doom.

Thus, the Pearl Spirit couldn’t directly intervene; another approach was needed.

"Pearl Spirit Senior, I humbly beseech you to carry Wu Yan and me closer to Lingsha City and set us down there."

All they needed was for the Primordial Pearl to take them into its internal space, hide carefully, and fly through the forests and trees!

In Lingsha City, despair had already gripped the heart of Wang Yu, terror visible on the faces of the Shuangye Alliance cultivators.

No time to curse at Pan Qin’s desertion in battle, the enemy was already at the gates!

If they recalled Gu Niqiang to guard the Divine Ship now, it would only mean slow death.

Gu Niqiang’s combat capabilities were well understood by the Yunshan Sect elders after several battles. She was an exceptional talent, her cultivation extraordinary, claiming invincibility at her level, but she was no immortal.

If only facing Foundation Establishment Feather Scholars with no special skills, Gu Niqiang could defeat three at the same level, meaning three mid-stage Foundation Establishment opponents, but if there were four, she risked serious injury or even death.

Swapping one mid-stage Foundation Establishment for Qi Cultivation Elite, it would require roughly forty to fifty Qi Cultivation Elites.

Furthermore, recently, this Elder Gu seemed troubled, not in prime condition, her battle prowess diminished.

Therefore, within the Five Elements Grand Array, facing two Foundation Establishment opponents and growing numbers of Qi Cultivation Elites, she was in a tough fight, her results not outstanding, suffering some injuries.

Under such circumstances, relying on her alone, plus two floating battleships and ninety elites, stood no chance against Sanshan County’s four Foundation Establishments and over one hundred forty elites.

Now, they could only endure!

"Elder Gu!" Wang Yu shouted with all his strength, "Don’t look back! Break the Three Talents Grand Array, I beg you!"

He could only choose to withstand two Foundation Establishment and one hundred forty enemy troops with two Divine Ships and ninety elites aboard!

Gu Niqiang trembled all over, biting her lip hard, letting a trickle of blood flow down.

Just like Master Xuan Ji moments ago, now Wang Yu too, they were all asking—begging—for her.

This is what Lu Qian spoke of, trust among comrades?

Comrades... This trust, so heavy and immense.

But for me, it’s very precious.

In the crackling sound of thunder, a flash of fire! Gu Niqiang appeared suddenly in front of Han Wen, standing before the Hexagonal Tower, compressing the Cyan Flame Armor within her palm, letting a pale flame faintly emitting a cyan glow.

This is precious, must not be betrayed!

Gu Niqiang’s golden-red pupils ignited with fierce flames.

Step forward, the ground shattered like a spiderweb.

Twist the waist, a gust whipped by.

Raise the hand, roaring flames thundered.

A palm strike!

Boom!

A blaze of white tinged with cyan shot skyward, filling the air with swirling, distorting steam. Han Wen screamed, his body engulfed in scorching flames, hurled like a cannonball into the tower, crashing through who knew how many walls.

Gu Niqiang’s body moved to rush forward, but she was suddenly anchored by a powerful force!

In incredulity, she looked down, a fine chain glowing with pearl-like luminescence, was wrapped around her body, an intense immobilizing power emanating from it, keeping her locked in place.

Amidst the clattering, Han Wen struggled to his feet, blood gushing from his mouth, his Black Tortoise Heart-Protecting Armor riddled with cracks, limbs burnt and scarred.

Yet his right hand tightly gripped the other end of the chain, a weak yet triumphant smile spreading on his face.

"Cough... I took your blow for this. This Lifespan Lock was meant for you, Gu Niqiang."

Gu Niqiang’s golden-red eyes widened, a sharp screeching sounded, the Golden Crow Illusion struggled fiercely, the pale blaze raging. But that chain, half as thick as a pinky, stayed unmoving, its enigmatic immobilizing power continually surging, leaving her unable to move.

"It’s useless, this Lifespan Lock consumes my lifespan. I still have over two hundred eighty years of life left, you won’t break free before it’s exhausted." Han Wen’s hair rapidly turned gray, his form wavered, adapting to the agony of his life burning away, slowly raising the Cyan Gold Battle Saber.

This was his last trump card, a one-time wonder spiritual artifact, the Lifespan Lock. The operator burns their lifespan in exchange for absolute control and immobilizing force.

Gu Niqiang gritted her teeth, spiritual power surging around her, wave upon wave of Golden Crow Cyan Flame clashed against the Lifespan Lock, the Golden Crow Illusion rose, its claws, wings, and beak continuously attacking the lock.

In this fierce struggle, Han Wen’s lifespan burned rapidly, wrinkles appeared on his face, his skin drying and aging, he took a heavy breath.

"It’s worth it, all worth it, as long as Lingsha City returns to my control, as long as Third Lady gets better..." he gasped heavily, Gu Niqiang’s struggle exceeding his expectations, the high-temperature Golden Crow Illusion covering her body posed a severe threat to Han Wen, making him feel utterly helpless, shouted strongly, "Honored Guest Zhang! Let’s kill her together!"

Zhang Hansong staggered forth, the flying sword in his hand gleaming coldly.

Gu Niqiang glared at them fiercely, like a beast caught in a cage.

Above in the heavens, Wang Yu made his last stand: "Attack!"

The two Divine Ships unleashed bombardments, dozens of Spiritual Power Cannons exploded among the enemy ranks, destroying five or six flying artifacts, killing more than twenty enemy soldiers.

But the two Foundation Establishments had already leaped aboard, each charging towards a Divine Ship! The remaining Qi Cultivators were closing in.

"Kill the enemy! Kill the enemy!" Tan Hong and Jiang Qingfeng led the Qi Cultivators aboard the Divine Ship, fearlessly rushing toward the enemy Foundation Establishments.

Upon witnessing such a scene, Wang Yu’s vision darkened, his body chilled to the core, Gu Niqiang had fallen, the Divine Ship would soon be destroyed.

Could it be the end for our Yunshan Sect?!