strictlysupreme Chapter 25 Although the Spiritual Source was obtained, its aftermath caused conflict.
Chapter 25 Although the Spiritual Source was obtained, its aftermath caused conflict.
Dai Yao and Xing Mang were panting heavily in the cave, still recovering from the tension of their escape.
Xingmang continued to stare at the dusty stone, his eyes full of questions: "Sister Yao, are you sure this thing wasn't picked up from the roadside? Are we serious? This could offend all sorts of forces!"
Dai Yao smiled mysteriously, held the stone in her hand, felt the surging energy within, and slowly said, "Little brother, you're too narrow-minded! This is the companion stone of the Spirit Source, the essence of essence, understand?" She winked knowingly, "Its real function..." Dai Yao deliberately dragged out her tone, whetting Xing Mang's appetite.
Xingmang's curiosity was completely piqued, and he eagerly awaited the next installment.
Dai Yao then changed the subject: "Now, let's think about how to deal with those 'ravenous wolves' outside."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a commotion erupted outside the cave, accompanied by the clanging of weapons clashing.
"Sister Yao, they're catching up!" Xingmang's face turned deathly pale instantly.
Dai Yao remained calm, even humming a little tune: "Good thing you came, wonderful thing you came, fantastic thing you came!" She had just absorbed the spiritual energy and was looking for a place to practice her skills!
As soon as Dai Yao stepped out of the cave, she saw Chi Yan's furious face, which looked just like a vicious dog that had been robbed of its bone.
"Dai Yao! Hand over the Spirit Source, and I'll spare your life!" Behind him, Shui Ling Ji, Shadow Wolf, and the other henchmen were all eyeing her menacingly, looking like they wanted to devour her alive.
Dai Yao smiled contemptuously: "You think you can take things from me? Take a good look at yourselves!" After absorbing the spiritual energy, she felt full of power and her confidence soared.
"Arrogant!" Chi Yan roared and launched the first attack, a ball of scorching flame rushing straight towards Dai Yao.
Dai Yao remained calm and nimbly dodged the attack. She then countered with a palm strike, the palm wind containing spiritual energy directly knocking Chi Yan back several steps.
"That's it?" Dai Yao beckoned with her finger defiantly. "Anyone else want to come up and try?"
For a moment, everyone was intimidated by her aura and dared not step forward easily.
Just then, Shui Lingji stepped forward and said, "Although you have obtained the Spirit Source, you cannot disregard the interests of everyone. If you do not hand over a portion of the Spirit Source's power, we will fight you to the death today." Dai Yao met her gaze without backing down. The auras of the two forces collided, and the surrounding space became somewhat distorted.
The air crackled and popped, as if someone was about to undergo a tribulation, just a few bolts of heavenly lightning were needed.
The Shadow Wolf was cunning. Seizing the moment when Dai Yao and Shui Ling Ji were gazing deeply into each other's eyes, it suddenly launched an attack, pouncing towards Dai Yao's back.
The Shadow Wolf, confident of its attack, opened its massive jaws and lunged at Dai Yao's back, its sharp teeth gleaming coldly. But Dai Yao seemed to have eyes in the back of her head; she flashed to the side of the Shadow Wolf, her speed so great that the wolf missed its target and crashed headfirst into a nearby boulder, shattering it into pieces with a loud crash. Dai Yao sneered, "Trying to ambush me? You're still too green!"
Its speed is even faster than Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint; it's definitely a Flash Wolf!
Luckily, Dai Yao was prepared. Hmph, does she really think she's a newbie?
She dodged the Shadow Wolf's "death embrace" with a swift movement, and at the same time, she waved her magic weapon, sending a burst of magic energy shooting towards the Shadow Wolf.
The Shadow Wolf was also agile; it dodged to the side and pounced on Dai Yao again.
Good grief, is he addicted to staging accidents?
The other forces around them watched like spectators, waiting for Dai Yao to make a mistake so they could finish her off and steal a kill.
Dai Yao sneered, "Ha, trying to pick up a bargain?"
None of the doors!
My great-aunt is a veteran of countless battles; what storms haven't she weathered?
She dodged left and right, like a nimble butterfly, weaving through the enemy's encirclement.
In an instant, the scene was incredibly chaotic, with all sorts of skills flying around, like gods fighting, and the special effects were off the charts.
"Sister Yao, be careful!"
Seeing Dai Yao in trouble, Xingmang stood by her side without hesitation, his biceps taut. Although Xingmang seemed somewhat reckless in his attempt to be a hero, he had actually admired justice since childhood and despised bullying. Moreover, he had always regarded Dai Yao as his role model, so when he saw Dai Yao in danger, he rushed forward without hesitation, his pure and ardent eyes filled with unwavering commitment to justice.
He roared, "Brother Dai Yao, today I will fight alongside you! Anyone who dares to touch you will have to get past me first!" It was a classic hero-saves-the-damsel-in-distress moment, all that was missing was the background music (BGM).
Dai Yao gave him a grateful look. The two stood back to back, striking a pose that seemed to say, "Come on, let's hurt each other!" They prepared to face attacks from all sides.
The addition of Starlight greatly boosted Dai Yao's confidence. Wow, buy one get one free, this is a great deal!
Seeing the two united as one, the other forces hesitated, wondering whether to fight or not.
Waiting online, very anxious!
Just as the two sides were about to clash, the air was thick with tension, and a single spark could ignite the entire scene, Dai Yao suddenly put away her weapon, a slight smile playing on her lips, revealing a "everything is under control" expression.
She cleared her throat and said, "I know you all want the power of the spiritual source; after all, it's a highly sought-after commodity, and everyone wants a piece of it. How about this, I'm not a stingy person. I can share some of my insights into the power of the spiritual source with you, helping you advance your cultivation to a higher level. It's a way of giving back to the people, isn't that generous enough?" She paused, her gaze sweeping over everyone, and her tone suddenly hardened, "But! I will not hand over the spiritual source itself! Don't even think about it!" This 180-degree turn left everyone's jaws nearly dropping to the floor.
They didn't expect Dai Yao to do this. What's she up to?
What's the real purpose of this?
Shui Lingji was the first to react. She raised an eyebrow and was about to say "Don't even think about it" when she was interrupted by Chi Yan.
Chi Yan stroked his chin, his eyes flickering, looking thoughtful: "Sharing insights? It's not impossible... but I don't know if young friend Dai Yao's insights are worth our intervention." He wasn't stupid; since Dai Yao dared to say that, she must have something to rely on.
Instead of forcibly seizing it, why not assess the situation first? What if we can actually gain some benefits?
Besides, even if Dai Yao is cheating, with so many of them, are they afraid she'll run away?
The Shadow Wolf let out a low growl, indicating its agreement with Crimson Flame's view.
Although it is ferocious, it is not stupid. Why not get benefits without fighting?
Xingmang looked completely bewildered. He scratched his head, utterly confused about the current situation.
Why is the plot going in a way that's different from what he expected?
How did the hero-saves-the-damsel-in-distress story turn into a business negotiation?
Seeing that the crowd was wavering, Dai Yao was secretly pleased. It seemed that this "retreating to advance" tactic was quite effective.
She smiled knowingly, "Whether it's worth it or not, you'll only know after you try. My insights are unique, you know~" She deliberately dragged out the last syllable, adding a hint of flirtation, successfully attracting everyone's attention.
Just then, You Yingfeng, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke. His voice was deep and hoarse, as if it carried some kind of magic, sending chills down everyone's spines: "The power of the Spirit Source is not something to be trifled with! Everyone, don't be fooled by this little brat!" His cold gaze swept over the crowd, finally landing on Dai Yao, a strange smile curving his lips. "If you want the Spirit Source, then let your strength speak for itself!"
As soon as Youyingfeng finished speaking, the surrounding space darkened and distorted, as if entering a dark vortex. Dai Yao stood in the center of the vortex, her clothes fluttering and her hair flying, but her eyes were unwavering.
The powerful pressure released by the Shadow Wind instantly enveloped the entire area, making everyone breathless.
Dai Yao's expression changed, and she thought to herself, "This old guy is definitely up to no good! I, Dai Yao, was bullied by those hypocritical guys back then, and now that I finally have a chance to turn things around, I absolutely cannot let this spiritual source fall into his hands!"
She was about to speak when she saw You Yingfeng suddenly raise his hand, and a black light shot straight towards her... "You..."