HLnovel Chapter 191 Dawn of Breakthrough
Chapter 191 Dawn of Breakthrough
Ye Shuli gritted her teeth, enduring the excruciating pain, her eyes flashing with determination.
Her mentor's words flashed through her mind like lightning: "At critical moments, only by mobilizing all the spiritual power in one's body and resonating with the surrounding environment can one resolve a crisis."
Just as the Shadow Assassin was about to launch another fatal blow, Ye Shuli's body suddenly trembled, and her spiritual power erupted like a flood bursting its banks.
Her eyes shone brightly, like two dazzling stars, and the surrounding air suddenly became oppressive and heavy.
"Whoosh!" A gentle breeze blew by, carrying a hint of chill.
The environment around Ye Shuli seemed to be drawn by some mysterious force. The spiritual energy in the air began to gather, forming surging vortexes that enveloped her body.
"This...this is impossible!" The Shadow Assassin's eyes widened, and the sword in his hand seemed to become incredibly heavy. Every strike felt like it hit nothing but empty air, unable to harm Ye Shuli in the slightest.
Ye Shuli smiled coldly, brandished her short sword, and moved with lightning speed, instantly appearing in front of the Shadow Assassin.
"Is that all you've got? You dare challenge me?"
"Clang!" The short sword clashed with the assassin's long sword, producing a crisp sound.
Ye Shuli's strength seemed to have undergone a qualitative leap, and every step she took was accompanied by the tremors of the ground.
The Shadow Assassin's attacks were all neutralized, leaving even himself astonished.
The ancient family members and other cultivators around them gasped in shock, their expressions filled with disbelief.
The patriarch of the Gu family frowned.
Ye Shuli stopped in her tracks, her gaze sharp as she stared directly at the young master of the Gu family.
"Gu Yun, you despicable person!" Her voice was like an iceberg breaking, cold and penetrating. "You have repeatedly tripped me up in secret, almost causing my death. What exactly are you up to?"
Gu Yun's face turned ashen instantly. He opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.
Ye Shuli's aura was like a mountain, pressing him down and leaving him nowhere to hide.
"Hmph, you think you can get away with this? I know all about your misdeeds!" Ye Shuli's voice grew even colder. "If you dare to cause trouble again, I will make sure your Gu family is plunged into an even greater crisis!"
The patriarch of the Gu family frowned, his gaze becoming even more stern.
He shouted in a deep voice, "Yun'er, apologize now!"
Gu Yun's face grew even uglier, but he had no choice but to lower his head and mutter, "Yes, Father."
Ye Shuli gave a cold smile, turned to face the crowd, and her imposing presence greatly enhanced the hearts of everyone present.
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At that very moment, she suddenly felt the spiritual energy within her body surge once more, like a river flowing into the sea, surging endlessly.
"This is just the beginning. On the path to becoming the Spirit King, I will surely overcome all obstacles!"
Ye Shuli's gaze swept over everyone, a resolute smile curling at the corners of her lips.
Her steps were firm as she walked toward the guardian of the spirits, as if she could see the dawn of the future.
"Jiang Ye, are you ready to face new challenges?" She turned around and smiled calmly.
Ye Shuli overcame numerous obstacles and finally arrived at the place where spiritual creatures grew—a spiritual spring shrouded in strange light.
The spring water is crystal clear and exudes a refreshing fragrance. In the center, a lotus-shaped spiritual object emits a soft light, shimmering rhythmically as if it were breathing.
However, a guardian clad in silver armor and wielding a halberd blocked her path.
"Halt! No one may approach the spirit without the family's full permission." The guardian's voice was deep and his tone left no room for argument.
Ye Shuli clenched her fists. Fate seemed to always like to play tricks on her, and her path to breakthrough was blocked once again.
"Family permission? I've already received the patriarch's initial approval, isn't that enough?" She tried to suppress her inner turmoil, her tone tinged with resentment.
"The family's decision is not something one person can make." The guardian said expressionlessly, the halberd in his hand gleaming with a chilling light. "Only with the consent of all the elders are you qualified to approach the spirit."
Ye Shuli took a deep breath; the oppressive atmosphere almost suffocated her.
"Are you just going to stand by and watch me miss this opportunity to break through?" She stared intently at the guardian. "Do you know how much benefit my breakthrough to the Spirit King realm would bring to the spirit creatures and the family?"
The guardian paused slightly, and Ye Shuli seized the opportunity to continue, "After my breakthrough, I can better protect the spiritual creature and even help it grow faster! This is a tremendous benefit for the family! Do you really want to give up this opportunity for the sake of so-called rules?"
The guardian fell into deep thought; Ye Shuli's words had indeed moved him.
He had been protecting the spirit for many years, and naturally hoped that it could grow better.
Moreover, a powerful Spirit King is a force that cannot be ignored by the family.
“What you said… isn’t entirely unreasonable.” The Guardian’s tone softened slightly. “But this matter is of great importance, and I need time to consider it.”
Ye Shuli was overjoyed, seeing a glimmer of hope.
"I can assure you, I will absolutely not do anything to harm the spirit or the family!"
Seeing Ye Shuli's determined gaze, the guardian finally nodded.
"Alright, I can let you try to get close to the spirit, but you must promise that everything is under my control."
The patriarch of the Gu family also came over and said in a deep voice, "Shuli, I hope you will not let us down."
Ye Shuli smiled slightly and said confidently, "Don't worry, I won't let you down." The people around her cast admiring glances at her, impressed by her wisdom and courage.
Just as Ye Shuli approached the spiritual object...
Chapter 191 Spiritual Path Perils, Dawn of Breakthrough
Ye Shuli took a deep breath and resolutely walked towards the spirit.
Just as her fingers were about to touch the lotus-shaped spiritual object, a mysterious force suddenly surged from all directions, binding her tightly like invisible iron chains.
She suddenly felt a sharp pain in her body, as if thousands of needles were piercing her bone marrow, making it difficult to even breathe.
"Ah!" Ye Shuli gasped, her body trembling violently, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
She gritted her teeth, trying to resist the onslaught of this force, but it seemed to grow stronger and stronger, as if it were about to completely devour her.
"Shu Li!" Jiang Ye shouted anxiously when he saw Ye Shu Li in great pain, but his power seemed insignificant in the face of this mysterious force.
He could only watch helplessly as his beloved woman struggled in pain, feeling extremely anxious but powerless to help.
The ancient family members and other cultivators around them held their breath; the tense atmosphere almost froze.
The patriarch of the Gu family frowned, while Gu Yun stood aside gloating, a cold smile on his lips, but his smile looked particularly pale in Ye Shuli's firm gaze.
"Shuli, you can do it! I will always believe in you!" Jiang Ye's voice trembled, but it was full of determination and warmth.
His eyes were full of love and support, as if telling Ye Shuli that no matter what happened, he would be by her side.
Ye Shuli felt the love and strength conveyed by Jiang Ye, and a warm current surged in her heart.
She took a deep breath, shook her head violently, and temporarily put the pain behind her.
Her gaze hardened, and she silently recited the words of her Spirit King mentor: "Only by mobilizing all the spiritual power in the body and resonating with the surrounding environment can the crisis be resolved."
She closed her eyes, took several deep breaths, and felt the surge of spiritual energy within her body.
She gradually relaxed and began to resonate subtly with the spiritual energy of her surroundings.
Although the force was still powerful, she no longer felt as much pain and began to gradually adapt.
"Jiang Ye, thank you." Ye Shuli's voice was weak, but full of strength.
She slowly opened her eyes, her gaze fixed firmly on the spiritual object, a resolute smile playing on her lips.
"This time, I must succeed!" she silently vowed, reaching out her trembling hand once more towards the magical object.
Those around held their breath; the tension reached its peak.
Just then, Ye Shuli's fingers finally touched the spiritual object, and a warm and powerful force instantly surged into her body.
Her eyes gleamed with the light of victory, but the mysterious force was still trying to repel her.
Her body trembled again, but this time, she did not back down.
"Shuli, keep going!" Jiang Ye's voice rang in her ears, like a shot of adrenaline, making her even more determined.
She gritted her teeth and concentrated all her strength in that instant.
"The spiritual path is fraught with peril, but the dawn of breakthrough is here! I'm coming!" Ye Shuli shouted, raising her arms. The light of the spiritual object instantly became dazzling, as if in response to her vow.
Those around were stunned by the sight before them, casting admiring glances at them.
Ye Shuli gritted her teeth, veins bulging on her forehead, and large beads of sweat slid down her temples.
But the light in her eyes grew even brighter, like two burning stars illuminating the surrounding darkness.
She mobilized all her spiritual power, feeling the gradual resonance between herself and the spirit, as if an invisible thread was connecting them.
"Buzzing..."
The spirit object emitted a slight vibration, and the mysterious power around it began to fluctuate, like a thin veil being blown by the wind, creating ripples.
Ye Shuli felt the binding force weaken, and was overjoyed. She focused more intently on channeling her spiritual power to further merge with the spiritual object.
The mysterious power receded like the tide, and Ye Shuli's body gradually regained its freedom.
She slowly opened her eyes, which sparkled with joy.
"It's done!" she exclaimed softly, a victorious smile playing on her lips.
The Shadow Assassin's expression changed drastically upon seeing this; he knew he could no longer stop Ye Shuli.
He spat fiercely, "Damn it! You're lucky!" Then he turned and disappeared into the night, moving as fast as the wind.
"Shuli, you're amazing!" Jiang Ye rushed forward excitedly and hugged Ye Shuli tightly, as excited as a child.
"I knew you could do it!" He hugged her tightly, wishing he could meld her into his body.
The ancient family members and cultivators around them also erupted in enthusiastic cheers, casting admiring glances at Ye Shuli.
The patriarch of the Gu family smiled with satisfaction, stroked his beard, and said, "As expected of the Gu family's prodigy, truly extraordinary!"
Ye Shuli gently pushed Jiang Ye away, a shy smile on her face.
"Keep it low-key, it's basic stuff, don't be a jerk," she said modestly, but her tone revealed a hint of confidence.
She turned her gaze back to the spirit object and slowly reached out to touch it.
A surge of pure energy instantly flowed into her body, like a gentle stream, nourishing her body and soul.
She felt her power constantly increasing and her realm steadily improving.
However, as Ye Shuli continued to absorb spiritual energy, she discovered that the rules and restrictions of the Spirit King realm were more complex than she had imagined.
She felt as if she were in a giant maze, with intricate paths that made it difficult to find the right direction.
"What's going on? Why do I feel like I can't break through?" Ye Shuli frowned, her heart filled with doubt.
She tried various methods, but none of them could break through this invisible barrier.
Just as she was racking her brains, Jiang Ye suddenly said, "Shuli, look at that spiritual object..."
Ye Shuli followed Jiang Ye's gaze and saw that the lotus-shaped spiritual object suddenly emitted an even more dazzling light, and the surrounding spiritual energy became even more concentrated.
A mysterious power emanated from the spirit object, enveloping the entire space.
"This is..." Ye Shuli's heart stirred, as if she had grasped something key, but she couldn't fully understand it.
"Shuli, be careful!" Jiang Ye suddenly shouted, his voice filled with anxiety...