HCB Chapter 98 Interrupting him
Chapter 98 Interrupting him
In the distance, a dazzling pillar of light shot into the sky, turning the entire sky gold.
Within that light lay a terrifying power, as if an ancient god had descended, announcing the appearance of a divine artifact.
Zhuang Yu's heart skipped a beat. He felt that familiar and powerful aura, the power he had longed for, and the strong support he needed to protect Wang Yao.
He moved swiftly, transforming into a streak of light and hurtling towards the pillar of light.
Along the way, countless cultivators surged toward the pillar of light like a swarm of locusts crossing a river. Some flew on swords, while others rode magical artifacts. Everyone's face was filled with excitement, and the air was thick with tension, like the calm before a storm. Everyone understood that a fierce battle was about to begin.
Zhuang Yu stepped into the void, moving at an extremely fast speed. He weaved through the crowd like a dragon entering the sea, unstoppable.
Finally, he arrived at the core area of the pillar of light, a mountain range shrouded in mysterious light. The powerful restrictive force was like an invisible cage, completely enveloping the entire mountain range.
As the light surged, ancient runes could be faintly seen flickering, radiating an awe-inspiring aura.
Before the barrier, several figures stood out conspicuously; they were none other than Master Zixiao and his disciples.
Master Zixiao, dressed in a purple Taoist robe, with a cold and stern face, stood with his hands behind his back, looking arrogantly at everything before him, as if the divine artifact was already his for the taking.
His disciple, Li Ming, stood beside him, a smug smile on his face.
When they saw Zhuang Yu, Master Zixiao frowned, sneered, and said sarcastically, "I wondered who it was, but it's just that lucky little brat who managed to eliminate the demon. You think you're worthy of touching a divine artifact? How laughable!"
Li Ming laughed even more exaggeratedly. He pointed at Zhuang Yu and said loudly, "Master, look at him! He only has the cultivation of the early stage of Nascent Soul. He dares to come here and join in the fun? He's simply overestimating himself!"
Faced with the disdain and ridicule of Master Zixiao and his disciples, Zhuang Yu remained calm. He ignored their mockery and instead looked firmly at the restriction in front of him. He slowly spoke, his voice carrying an undeniable tone: "I am not here to join in the fun. I am determined to obtain the divine artifact!"
Upon hearing this, Master Zixiao's face darkened, and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes. He sneered, "Such arrogance! You think you can compete with me?"
Zhuang Yu did not continue to argue. He turned around and stopped looking at Master Zixiao and his disciples. Instead, he stared more firmly at the mysterious restriction.
He took a deep breath, and his spiritual energy began to circulate slowly within him. A powerful aura emanated from his body, causing the surrounding air to vibrate.
He reached out and gently touched the edge of the barrier, feeling the powerful force contained within.
Zhuang Yu closed his eyes slightly, took a deep breath, and formed a strange hand seal in front of his chest.
The spiritual energy within his body surged like a raging river, circulating wildly, and a strange wave spread outwards from him.
He was surrounded by a faint golden light, like a god descending to earth, making people dare not look directly at him.
He slowly extended his finger and touched the restriction. The spiritual energy at his fingertip flowed like a trickle, slowly seeping into the restriction along its patterns.
The surrounding cultivators were all surprised to see this, as they had never seen such a peculiar method of breaking the seal.
Some whispered among themselves, "What kind of technique is this? It's so amazing!" Others exclaimed in admiration, "No wonder he's a genius capable of exorcising demons; his methods are truly extraordinary!"
When Master Zixiao saw that Zhuang Yu had actually begun to break the seal, his face immediately darkened.
He snorted coldly and said to Li Ming beside him, "Go, interrupt him!"
Upon hearing this, Li Ming's lips curled into a cold smile. He flashed away, becoming a blur, and sped off towards Zhuang Yu's direction.
He conjured a dazzling bolt of lightning in his hand and slashed it fiercely towards Zhuang Yu's back.
"A mere trick!" Zhuang Yu said with a disdainful smile, without even turning his head.
He slightly shifted his body to the side and easily dodged Li Ming's attack.
At the same time, he struck out with his palm, and a powerful spiritual force transformed into a giant golden palm, which slapped towards Li Ming.
Li Ming didn't expect Zhuang Yu to react so quickly, nor did he expect him to be so strong.
In his haste, he could only barely manage to defend himself.
However, the giant golden palm was so powerful that it instantly shattered his defenses and sent him flying.
Li Ming fell heavily to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood, his face instantly turning deathly pale.
He stared at Zhuang Yu in disbelief. He couldn't believe that he had been so easily defeated by a mere Nascent Soul cultivator.
Upon seeing this, Master Zixiao's expression also turned ugly.
He originally thought that Zhuang Yu was just a lucky kid and nothing to be afraid of.
But now it seems he underestimated this young man.
His eyes narrowed slightly, a cold glint flashing within them, as he thought to himself, "It seems I'll have to take action myself!"
Zhuang Yu remained absorbed in breaking the barrier, indifferent to everything outside.
The spiritual power at his fingertips continuously seeped into the restriction, and the runes on the restriction began to flicker, emitting a series of buzzing sounds.
The power of the restriction seemed to be gradually weakening, and cracks began to appear on it.
"It'll be soon..." Zhuang Yu smiled to himself.
Just then, a cold voice suddenly rang out: "Boy, you won't get away with this!"
Wang Yao stood to the side, her hands clasped tightly together, her gaze fixed intently on Zhuang Yu.
She saw Zhuang Yu surrounded by golden light, like a god, and her heart was filled with worship and admiration.
She knew that Zhuang Yu was desperately trying to obtain the divine artifact because of her.
Zhuang Yu felt a warm current surge in his heart as he felt Wang Yao's gaze.
He turned his head slightly and gave Wang Yao a reassuring look, a look that seemed to give Zhuang Yu boundless strength.
His determination to break through the restrictions and obtain the divine artifact became even stronger.
He not only needs to become stronger, but also needs to protect the woman he loves.
The runes on the barrier flickered faster and faster, and the buzzing sound grew louder and louder.
The power of the restriction surged like a tide, impacting Zhuang Yu's body.
He groaned, and a trace of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.
The power of the restriction began to backfire, Zhuang Yu's movements became sluggish, his body felt as if it were being crushed by a mountain, and even breathing became difficult.
The air around seemed to freeze, so oppressive that it made people feel breathless.
Large beads of sweat slid down Zhuang Yu's forehead, and his face turned pale, but he still gritted his teeth and persevered.
The spiritual energy in his hand was like a swimming dragon, wandering through the restrictions, constantly searching for a breakthrough.
The power of the restriction grew stronger and stronger, and the backlash became more and more intense, as if Zhuang Yu's body was about to be torn apart.
"Zhuang Yu!" Wang Yao exclaimed. She wanted to rush forward to help, but she was blocked by an invisible force and could only watch helplessly as Zhuang Yu endured immense pain.
Zhuang Yu's body trembled, but his eyes remained firm.
He knew he couldn't give up; he had to persevere.
He took a deep breath, mobilized all the spiritual power in his body, and frantically poured it into the restriction.
The runes on the barrier shone brightly, emitting a piercing roar.
The surrounding space began to distort and deform, as if it were about to collapse at any moment.
Just then, Zhuang Yu suddenly felt a strange power surge into his body, and a flash of inspiration struck him...
"Could it be..." he murmured to himself. Suddenly, Zhuang Yu's eyes lit up. A flash of inspiration struck him, as if he had received some kind of inspiration from a mysterious space.
He took a deep breath, adjusted the way he channeled his spiritual energy, and formed more complex hand seals, his fingers moving rapidly across the restriction.
Although his movements were swift, each one was incredibly precise, as if every finger gesture had been meticulously calculated.
The runes on the barrier began to flash at an even faster speed, emitting bursts of booming sounds. The surrounding spiritual energy seemed to be drawn in, gathering around the barrier and forming a powerful current.
Zhuang Yu's forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat, but his gaze was firm, showing no sign of backing down.
He sensed the power flowing within the restriction, constantly adjusting his spiritual energy, searching for that final breakthrough.
Suddenly, tiny cracks began to appear on the runes of the barrier. As the light flickered, the cracks gradually widened, as if fine fissures were spreading across the surface of the barrier.
A smile appeared on Zhuang Yu's lips. His heart was filled with excitement and anticipation. His spiritual power surged into the restriction like a torrent, pushing the crack to expand further.
The surrounding cultivators, witnessing this scene, all showed expressions of shock and envy.
They discussed among themselves, some exclaiming in amazement, "This kid is a genius! He actually managed to do this!" Others shouted, "Look, the barrier is about to be broken!" Amidst these praises and exclamations, Zhuang Yu seemed to strengthen his resolve even further. He thought to himself, "For Wang Yao, I must succeed!"
Just as Zhuang Yu was about to completely break through the restriction, a cold voice suddenly rang out in the air: "Hmph, kid, do you think you can succeed like this?" Before the words were finished, a mysterious figure dressed in black robes slowly walked out of the restriction. His eyes were cold and he exuded a powerful aura.
His appearance caused the surrounding space to tremble, and the cultivators felt an invisible pressure, involuntarily taking a few steps back.
Zhuang Yu looked up at the mysterious guardian of the barrier and immediately understood that a new challenge was about to begin.
He took a deep breath and adjusted his breathing. The spiritual power in his hands did not stop; instead, it surged even more violently into the restriction.
He knew that now was not the time to back down; he had to give it his all and meet the new challenges head-on.
The guardian of the barrier sneered, but Zhuang Yu was not intimidated. His eyes narrowed, and his spiritual power erupted instantly, preparing for battle.
"Come on, let me see your strength!" Zhuang Yu's voice was full of determination and confidence.
He knew that this battle was just the beginning and the real challenge was yet to come.