lcionline Chapter 181 A Glimpse of Brilliance in Desperate Circumstances
Chapter 181 A Glimpse of Brilliance in Desperate Circumstances
Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye approached the palace step by step. The invisible pressure was like a giant hand pressing down hard on their chests, making it difficult for them to breathe.
The surrounding Spirit Kings stared intently at them as if they had activated "eagle eyes," and the air was thick with the tension of gunpowder.
Ye Shuli took a deep breath, and the spiritual energy in her dantian began to surge. Her eyes flashed with an indomitable fighting spirit, much like a female warrior in a game who had activated "Berserk" mode.
Jiang Ye held her hand tightly, his palms slightly sweaty. This was no joke; he might end up dying here.
Suddenly, with a loud "boom," the palace gates slowly opened, like a sleeping giant beast opening its blood-red maw.
Before anyone could react, a group of guardian puppets swarmed out from inside, creating a scene that looked like the start of a "Double Eleven" shopping frenzy.
These puppets are no "paper tigers"; each one is clad in sturdy armor, wields sharp weapons, and moves swiftly—they're clearly not to be trifled with.
The battle erupted instantly, with the constant "beep beep beep" sounds of colliding spiritual energy filling the air, and all sorts of cool spell effects dazzling the eyes. It was simply a large-scale "battle of the gods".
Although the cultivators were all powerful figures at the Spirit King level, they were still somewhat flustered in the face of this sudden attack.
Some seasoned veterans, relying on their experience, were able to hold their own, but some newbies seemed to be struggling, being chased around the field by the puppets, creating a chaotic scene.
Ye Shuli had no time to watch the show. She nimbly dodged the puppet's attacks, her spirit sword dancing like a silver snake, occasionally unleashing a few strange spells with power that was simply a "dimensional reduction attack".
The surrounding cultivators were dumbfounded. This girl is quite capable!
"Jiang Ye, cover me!" Ye Shuli shouted, and in a flash, she appeared behind a puppet, her spirit sword piercing straight into the puppet's power core.
Jiang Ye understood immediately and stepped in front of Ye Shuli, wielding his long sword with great force, forcing the surrounding puppets back.
Just as Ye Shuli's sword tip was about to touch the puppet's core, she suddenly stopped. This crystal looked exactly like the "energy core" in the game. Could it be...?
With a thought, she circulated her spiritual energy, and a thin beam of spiritual energy condensed at her fingertips, shooting towards the crystal with a "whoosh".
With a crisp "crack," the crystal shattered, and the once menacing puppet instantly collapsed to the ground, motionless, like a puppet with its strings cut.
"Wow, what kind of move is that?" Jiang Ye was dumbfounded. This girl is too amazing!
The surrounding cultivators also stopped what they were doing and stared at Ye Shuli in shock.
This girl is not only beautiful, but also incredibly capable, and most importantly, she's smart!
That's practically cheating!
"Everyone, the power source for these puppets is the crystal at the back of their necks. Destroying the crystal will paralyze them!" Ye Shuli shouted a reminder, much like a commander in a game, strategizing and winning battles from afar.
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately understood and followed Ye Shuli's example. In an instant, beams of spiritual energy flew everywhere, and the puppets fell to the ground like dumplings being dropped into a pot.
This battle, which was originally fraught with danger, was resolved so easily.
Ye Shuli's intelligence and strength made her the focus of the entire event.
Those spirit kings who had previously looked down on her now all look at her with new respect.
However, before everyone could rejoice for long, an even more powerful pressure came from the depths of the palace, making it hard for everyone to breathe.
"Roar--"
A deafening roar echoed throughout the palace, and a gigantic guardian beast appeared before everyone.
Its body was covered with hard scales, exuding a suffocatingly terrifying aura. Its pair of scarlet giant eyes stared intently at Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye, as if it wanted to devour them completely.
The surrounding cultivators retreated hastily, fearing that they would be targeted by this terrifying guardian beast.
"What... what the hell is this thing?" Jiang Ye swallowed hard, his voice trembling slightly.
Ye Shuli's expression turned solemn. She could sense the power of this guardian beast, which far surpassed any enemy she had encountered before.
"Jiang Ye, be careful!" Ye Shuli pulled Jiang Ye behind her, gripping her spirit sword tightly.
The guardian beast slowly approached, each step seeming to weigh heavily on everyone's hearts, and a suffocating atmosphere enveloped them.
“It seems we have to join forces…” a deep voice came from the crowd.
"Join forces? Heh, a bunch of rabble!" Ye Shuli sneered, completely ignoring the deep voice. She wasn't the kind of "soft girl" who needed to stick together for warmth.
With a light tap of her toes, she dashed toward the guardian beast like an arrow released from a bow, her speed as if she had activated a "sprint" skill.
The guardian beast clearly hadn't expected anyone to come to it so readily; the crimson giant...
"You little brat, you still want to take pictures of me?" Ye Shuli's lips curled up slightly, and her body twisted strangely, like a slippery eel, easily dodging the guardian beast's attack.
Then, she quickly formed hand seals and chanted incantations. A strange energy gathered around her, forming a shimmering magic circle.
"Self-created skill - 'Spatial Imprisonment'!" Ye Shuli shouted, and the magic circle instantly erupted with a powerful suction force. The surrounding space seemed to be distorted, and the guardian beast's huge body was actually fixed in place, unable to move.
This scene completely stunned the other cultivators present, their mouths agape, their jaws practically dropping to the ground.
This girl is not only strong, but she can also create her own skills?
This operation is too cool!
"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and go!" Ye Shuli turned around and shouted at Jiang Ye, her tone domineering, just like a queen giving orders.
Jiang Ye was jolted awake by the shout. His long sword gleamed coldly as he charged towards the imprisoned guardian beast without hesitation.
He's not the kind of "keyboard warrior" who just shouts "666"; he can step up when it matters.
Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye worked in perfect coordination, unleashing a barrage of attacks on the guardian beast.
The cold glint of the spirit sword and the sharpness of the blade continuously slashed across the guardian beast's scales, creating streaks and sparks.
Seeing this, the other cultivators also came to their senses and joined the attack.
Various dazzling spells were unleashed upon the guardian beast as if they were free, and in an instant, the entire palace was enveloped in multicolored light, creating a truly spectacular scene.
Under the combined attack of the crowd, the guardian beast was forced to retreat step by step, its body covered in wounds, and it let out painful roars.
Finally, with a loud "bang," the guardian beast's massive body crashed to the ground, kicking up clouds of dust.
"Done!" Ye Shuli clapped her hands, a smug smile on her face, just like a "gaming addict" who had just finished a game and successfully completed it.
The surrounding cultivators watched Ye Shuli. With her strength and wisdom, she had become the key figure in defeating the guardian beast. Her prestige had reached its peak, and she had become a "big shot" in almost everyone's eyes.
Jiang Ye looked at Ye Shuli; this girl was simply amazing!
That move just now really made his scalp tingle.
He felt like a complete novice, only able to stand by and cheer.
No, he has to step up his game; he can't let this girl leave him too far behind!
A little flame suddenly ignited in my heart, filling me with fighting spirit.
Ye Shuli also noticed Jiang Ye's burning gaze, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, giving him a look that said, "You're a promising young man."
An inexplicable feeling spread between the two, so sweet it was almost cloying, just like a classic scene from an idol drama.
After the guardian beast was defeated, the gate deep inside the palace opened automatically, and an ancient and mysterious aura rushed out.
The group cautiously entered and discovered a hidden world inside.
The magnificent hall, with its carved beams and painted rafters, is simply a "paradise on earth".
A dazzling array of rare and precious treasures, so tempting that one would want to immediately "chop off" and buy them all.
However, Ye Shuli wasn't there to "treasure hunt".
She keenly sensed a powerful energy fluctuation emanating from the very center of the hall; that was her target.
She walked quickly to the center of the hall and found a huge crystal ball there, radiating dazzling light.
Inside the crystal ball, colorful liquids flowed, much like the "magic potions" in a game.
"What...what is this?" Jiang Ye curiously leaned closer, his eyes wide like saucers, looking completely naive.
"Shh!" Ye Shuli gestured for him to be quiet, then reached out and gently touched the crystal ball.
The moment her fingers touched the crystal ball, the entire hall trembled, and the crystal ball shone even brighter, as if it were about to devour the whole world.
Ye Shuli felt a powerful energy surge into her body, and countless images suddenly flashed through her mind like a movie.
She saw the origin of the continent, the ancient prophecies, and the destiny of the future...
It turns out that this crystal ball is the "energy core" of the entire continent. It controls the operation of the continent and holds the key to its future.
And she, Ye Shuli, is the one destined to control this "energy core" according to the prophecy!
The light gradually faded, and Ye Shuli slowly opened her eyes.
The cultivators around her looked at her with awe, as if they were worshipping a goddess.
Ye Shuli stood there, bathed in light, like a god descending to earth.
Suddenly, she felt something calling to her.
"Let's go take a look." Ye Shuli took Jiang Ye's hand and walked in one direction.
"Where to?" Jiang Ye was completely confused.
"Going to... a very important place." Ye Shuli smiled mysteriously, offering no further explanation.