Dominating Sword Immortal - Chapter 784

Chapter 784

Apart from these people, there were two even more unbridled than Lin Yuxuan—the two brothers . Swinging their axes and machetes, they were barging through without a care . The armored warriors that bumped into them were knocked left, right, and center . However, they were different from Lin Yuxuan . They relied mostly on brute strength, not wasting much Zhen Yuan . Although their auras were majestic, their Zhen Yuan consumption was quite pitiful .

As for the middle-aged woman, she seemed somewhat unable to deal with numerous armored warriors . It could be seen that her techniques were insidious and exquisite, giving her an advantage in one against one or one against two . However, when confronted with one against many, she seemed unable to deal with it . Fortunately, her movement arts were quite good . She was always able to dodge the armored warriors’ strikes at the crucial point, and was at the rear of the group .

As for Ye Chen and Murong Qingcheng, they were also in the rear of the group . Ahead of them were the two brothers, while behind them was the middle-aged woman .

Murong Qingcheng could rely on her speed to survive . Speed was her natural talent; hence, she was calm and unhurried .

Clang Clang Clang Clang!

Ye Chen seemed to be having a stroll in the garden . He waved his sword seemingly slow but fast in reality, each wave seeming just perfect . The moment armored warriors were about to pounce, he would strike . Therefore, it seemed that these armored warriors were delivering them to his sword to be chopped . It was just a feast for the eyes .

Up to this point, the middle-aged woman still looked down on Ye Chen somewhat, considering that the latter didn’t have much ability except soul power . However, watching the current Ye Chen, she certainly didn’t think so . Amongst the eleven, the most relaxed was Ye Chen without a doubt . It was not because he was the strongest, but because his insight and timing were a cut above the rest .

‘This kid has some skills . He’s not that easy to deal with . If something occurs later on, I better see how the wind blows first . ’

The point of life they were at, judging a situation was an extremely important matter . To create a dispute with someone they were not confident in dealing with was an irrational and stupid decision .

The armored warriors swarmed like tides, and the group an iron boat sailing across, cutting through the tides . After a few minutes, the group reached the other side of the cloister . They turned around and saw the armored warriors confined inside . The next moment, their bodies glowed before merging with the pillars flawlessly .

“Is everyone fine?” Jin Wanshuang let out a breath, then swept his gaze through the group and asked .

“We’re good . Let’s move on!”

The armored warriors were more like an appetizer to them, more scary than dangerous . Any person in the group was a figure nearing the paragons of half-step King realm wherever they went . How could a pile of metal junk that was incapable of even thinking dissuade them?

“Good to hear that . ”

Jin Wanshuang continued to lead the group . He himself didn’t believe that the incident just now was anything significant . He had carefully pondered before inviting every single person in the group . Of course, he had merely invited a fraction of hidden experts that were present in the teahouse at that time .

Passing the cloister, the group arrived in the central hall . The central hall seemed like an aisle and resting spot . There were a few lounges on both sides, and nothing except that . The group directly walked out of the central hall through the passage across .

As soon as they stepped out of the central hall, their feet stopped . Entering their eyes was a vast expanse of forest, divided into two parts by a small pathway in the middle . Numerous red dots flickered in the forest, as if countless fireflies were flying about .

Without a word, Jin Wanshuang took a deep breath and walked forth .

The small secluded pathway was covered in heavy mist that seemed immeasurably thick . The trees on either side were exceptionally lush, emanating a tranquil feeling—one that carried a trace of deathly stillness .

“How pretty!”

A ‘firefly’ flew down the tree, heading to the younger brother’s shoulder while incessantly flickering . Attracted by the firefly, he reached out to grab it .

Bang!

An intense explosion occurred, and the violent currents made the feet of the other members unsteady as their eyes squinted . The younger brother’s whole right hand turned black, emitting cyan smoke .

“Little bro!”

The elder brother jumped in fright .

“F*ck, the firefly exploded!”

The younger brother tilted his head and smiled at his elder brother . He slightly shook his right hand, and his clothes that had turned into ashes, scattered down, revealing his skin inside .

“What a powerful flesh!” Ye Chen’s eyes squinted .

The firefly explosion was quite frightening, no less than a full power strike of an ordinary half-step King . The younger brother’s hand was fine even after clenching it . It could be seen how frightening his physical defense was . If it had been anyone else, they would have more than likely lost an arm .

“This is a Detonating Firefly!” The old man’s eyes opened wide as he spoke while emphasizing every word .

“Detonating Firefly?” Others looked at him with puzzled faces .

An alarmed expression appeared on the old man’s face, “A terrifying worm that existed in the early ancient era, and is currently extinct… A single firefly exploding will attract all the other fireflies . Leave this forest immediately if you want to live . ”

“Leave? Where?”

Everybody looked ahead and then behind; both sides were covered in thick mist . If they were to move forward, they didn’t know where they would end up . On the other hand, the distance they had covered was not less either . Moreover, they had come to seek treasures . How could they just retreat like that? Of course, compared to their lives, retreating didn’t seem too bad either .

“Forward!” Jin Wanshuang expression turned determined before his body shot forward .

“Follow him . ”

At this moment, unity was paramount . However, in the next moment, they saw countless light dots streaking across the mist, heading straight toward them . Everybody’s feet stopped, exchanging glances .

“Come, we still have right and left . ”

“Don’t tell me they are forcing us back?”

Huff!

As everybody was discussing, the two brothers had already acted . Axe light and blade light chopped at the deep mist like thunderbolts .

Bang Bang Bang…

Unceasing explosions shook the heaven and earth, and magnificent flames illuminated the entire forest . The mist on the small pathway was swept away .

With that, everybody gazed ahead and couldn’t help but take in sharp breaths . There was no end in sight . All they could see were Detonating Fireflies covering the heaven and earth . They even had some huge, fist-sized fireflies with tails flickering in blue .

On the other hand, although their rear had fireflies as well, they were far too sparse compared to their front, not even a hundredth . The right and left sides also had somewhat more fireflies than rear .

Jin Wanshuang turned his head and said, “This is the only way . We can either go forward or retreat . If we retreat, this ruin will have nothing to do with us for the time being, unless we can find a solution to these fireflies . Since we’ve come together, we’ll decide together as well . Those in favor of advancing, take a step forward…Those in favor of retreating, take a step back . ”

The fireflies were quickly approaching, fluttering up and down in the air . They didn’t have much time .

“Forward!” The cold-looking youngster was first to decide and stepped forward .

“Me too, forward!” The yellow-robed woman was the second .

“Same . ” Ye Chen and Murong Qingcheng also stepped forward simultaneously .

In the end, only the old man and the middle-aged woman were left undecided . Lin Yuxuan hesitated for a while but ultimately stepped forward .

“Nine against two . Our decision has no meaning anymore . ” The old man took in a deep breath, calming his mind .

“Then…go forward!” The middle-aged woman had a bitter expression . She couldn’t bear to head back alone . She would always regret the lost treasures after all .

At this moment, the old man said, “Detonating Fireflies are attracted by blood Qi . Only when they are near us would they target us . Our speed is surely not bad . We don’t need to try fighting them . ”

“In other words, if blood Qi is suppressed, they won’t approach you?” The yellow-robed woman suddenly said .

The old man bitterly said, “How can it be so easy? Suppressing blood Qi before these things is useless . As long as you’re living, they’ll sense your blood Qi fluctuations . ”

The yellow-robed woman merely smiled in response .

‘Could she really do it?’ Ye Chen sensed the ‘not bothering to reply’ expression flickering on her face, and it made him suspicious .

“Alright! Since everybody has agreed, let’s begin! Don’t be mindful of others and bring out all our defensive equipment . Don’t fear being wasteful . ”

Jin Wanshuang activated his defensive armor and held two shields in each hand—one big and one small . The bigger one was as big as himself, while the smaller was also around a meter tall .

Others also had no shortage of treasures . Like Jin Wanshuang, they activated their armors and held their shields . They seemed like soldiers armed to the teeth, about to charge into the battlefield .

“Charge!”

The group of eleven shot forth with their highest speeds . However, due to the interferences of the incorporeal powers within the ruins, their speed was only one percent of their normal speed in the outer world .

Detonating Fireflies were extremely sensitive to blood Qi . Due to the group using Zhen Yuan, their blood Qi fluctuations had turned even more richer . Hence, the fireflies shot toward them one after another, covering the sky in flickering red dots .

Bang Bang Bang!

Blazing flames surrounded the group, occasionally accompanied by metal explosions, which were the sounds of fireflies crashing into the shields .

“Go!”

Ye Chen threw the scrapped upper-grade shield toward a horde of fireflies and immediately took out a new one . Meanwhile, the scrapped shield disappeared into a luminous explosion .

The rate of shield consumption was too high, as even upper grade shields couldn’t endure for long . Only half-step extreme grade shields were able to hold these explosions back somewhat . However, shields were originally a rare breed of artifacts . Everybody in the group had merely a few half-step extreme grade shields at most . They would be willing to take out one, and nobody would be willing to sacrifice one in these explosions . Thus, they were consuming upper grade shields at a rapid pace . In about ten breaths, the group had sacrificed dozens of them, which was a terrifying sight to behold .

Peng!

Suddenly, an explosion ten times more powerful erupted, completely disrupting their formation .

Ye Chen gazed ahead . At some point, those huge fist-sized fireflies with cyan-colored glowing tails had joined the assault . Their explosions were ten times more powerful than the ordinary fireflies .