HLnovel Chapter 161 Begins a New Journey
Chapter 161 Begins a New Journey
The divine artifact's radiance faded, and the world returned to silence, except for the divine artifact in Ye Shuli's hand, which emitted a faint glow.
That tiny crack, like a scar, was deeply imprinted on the surface of the artifact, and also on Ye Shuli's heart.
"This thing... could it be a pirated copy?" Jiang Ye leaned closer, staring at the crack with a look of disbelief. "Sister Li, could this be one of those cheap knock-offs from Pinduoduo that costs 9.9 yuan with free shipping?"
Ye Shuli rolled her eyes at him and said irritably, "Shut up! Do you think this is some trinket you picked up from your wholesale market?" Although she was disgusted, Ye Shuli couldn't help but feel uneasy. The timing of the appearance of the artifact's crack was too strange, and she had a feeling that things were not so simple.
The air around seemed to freeze, making it hard to breathe.
Ye Shuli could sense that the crack was not just a problem with the artifact itself, but more like an omen, an omen of a greater crisis.
The pressure was like a mountain pressing down on her, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.
Ye Shuli knew that this newly emerged secret was related to the safety of the entire fantasy continent, and she had to find a solution as soon as possible.
She stared at the artifact in her hand, trying to find a clue.
The artifact's surface was as smooth as a mirror, reflecting Ye Shuli's slightly anxious face.
She gently stroked the crack, feeling a cool sensation on her fingertips, as if it were a chill from ancient times.
"Sister Li, don't worry, there's always a way out!" Jiang Ye comforted her. "If all else fails, we can set up a stall and call it 'Artifact Repair, Honest and Fair Deals for All Ages'!"
Ye Shuli rolled her eyes at him again: "Can't you be serious for once! This concerns the fate of the entire continent!"
A tense atmosphere permeated the research site of the artifact, and Ye Shuli's heart was churning like a stormy sea.
She tried various methods to study it, but the problems were like insurmountable barriers, keeping her out.
Time ticked by, and Ye Shuli's anxiety deepened.
She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.
She closed her eyes, trying to combine modern knowledge with the rules of this world, attempting to find a breakthrough.
Suddenly, she opened her eyes wide, a glint of light flashing within them… “Wait…”
Following her own ideas, Ye Shuli integrated logical reasoning from modern knowledge with the spiritual power rules of the fantasy continent.
It was as if countless lines were intertwining in her mind, each leading to a possible answer.
Just then, her eyes lit up, and a unique idea took shape in her mind.
The white-robed sage standing to the side was filled with doubt upon seeing the change in Ye Shuli's expression.
When Ye Shuli expressed her thoughts, the wise man's previously calm face instantly showed surprise.
His eyes widened, his mouth slightly agape, as if he couldn't believe that an outsider could come up with such a solution.
Just as everyone was still immersed in this surprising discovery, a sinister atmosphere quietly spread.
Unwilling to accept his previous defeat, the Black Demon Lord sent Blood Shadow Assassins to harass him again.
The Blood Shadow Assassin appeared suddenly like a ghost and launched a swift attack without saying a word.
His figure moved so fast that only afterimages remained, and the sharp blade in his hand, gleaming with a chilling light, pierced towards Ye Shuli.
Ye Shuli remained calm and composed, her gaze fixed on the assassin's movements, her body reacting swiftly.
Jiang Ye watched nervously from the side, his eyes wide open and his hands unconsciously clenched into fists.
As the battle unfolded, the surrounding objects were shaken by the aftershocks, making crackling and popping sounds.
Jiang Ye felt his heart pounding in his throat. He wanted to rush over to help, but he was afraid that his recklessness would cause trouble for Ye Shuli.
Ye Shuli's lips curled up slightly as she scanned her surroundings, seemingly plotting something.
Suddenly, she sidestepped, deftly dodging the assassin's attack, and then moved towards a seemingly inconspicuous corner, whispering, "You think this is your home turf? You're sorely mistaken." Ye Shuli's lips curled into a smile. She lightly touched the ground with her toes, her body as swift as a swallow, nimbly dodging the Blood Shadow assassin's attack. She then grabbed a potted cactus from a nearby stall and hurled it at the assassin.
"Here's a little gift for you! Here you go!"
"Ouch!" With a scream, the cactus struck the Blood Shadow Assassin squarely in the face, the sharp thorns tearing his face apart, his once cold expression instantly contorting into a blooming chrysanthemum.
He flailed his arms wildly, trying to get rid of the "hidden weapon" in his face, but accidentally knocked over a fruit stand next to him. Immediately, apples, bananas, durians and other fruits rained down on him like hail, making the scene quite comical.
"Pfft—" Jiang Ye couldn't help but burst out laughing. This assassin was too unlucky; he was practically a comedian.
He laughed as he cheered Ye Shuli on, "Go, Sister Li! Give him a Fruit Ninja!"
Ye Shuli hadn't expected it to be so funny, but she quickly regained her composure and, taking advantage of the assassin's disorientation from being hit by the fruit, delivered a beautiful roundhouse kick that struck the assassin squarely in the abdomen.
"Is that all you've got? You dare to come here and offer yourself up for death?"
The assassin was kicked backward, clutching his stomach and groaning in pain.
He never imagined that he, a mid-stage Spirit Venerable expert, would be defeated by a little girl in the early stage of Spirit Master, along with a pot of cactus and a bunch of fruit.
If this gets out, where will he put his face?
The Black Demon Cult Leader, watching from afar, turned green with rage. He slammed his fist on the table and gritted his teeth, saying, "Useless! All of you are useless!" He had originally thought that sending an assassin would easily deal with Ye Shuli, but he had been humiliated once again, causing him to lose face completely.
Ye Shuli clapped her hands, looking relaxed, as if she had just done a trivial little thing.
Her confidence and strength deeply attracted Jiang Ye's attention.
He couldn't help but grasp Ye Shuli's hand, his eyes filled with admiration: "Sister Li, you're amazing!"
Ye Shuli felt the warmth of Jiang Ye's palm, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
She grasped his hand in return, a slight smile playing on her lips.
The two exchanged a smile, and an ambiguous atmosphere filled the air.
"Sister Li, what should we do next..." Jiang Ye was interrupted by Ye Shuli before he could finish speaking.
"I'm not going to study it anymore." - Ye Shuli
"What? Sister Li, did I hear that right? Take the initiative? Go to the Black Demon Cult's lair?" Jiang Ye's eyes widened, his jaw almost dropping to the ground, as if he had heard something unbelievable.
"Are we going to send ourselves to our deaths? That's the Black Demon Cult! Do you understand evil forces? It's easy to get in, but hard to get out!" He gestured exaggeratedly, as if he would be captured by the Black Demon Cult at any moment and then turned into spicy rabbit heads.
Ye Shuli raised an eyebrow and gave Jiang Ye a look that said, "You're hopeless."
"What's there to be afraid of? We'll deal with whatever comes our way. Do you think your sister Li is afraid of them?" She patted Jiang Ye on the shoulder, giving him a "you can rest assured" look.
"Besides, rather than sitting and waiting to be killed, we should take the initiative and catch them off guard!"
Jiang Ye swallowed hard and asked timidly, "Sister Li, are you sure we're not going to deliver food? But to... to... challenge them?" Although he was still a little uneasy, he chose to trust Ye Shuli. After all, following Sister Li would bring many benefits!
"Enough talk, follow me!" Ye Shuli flicked her sleeves and strode forward with an air of dominance.
Jiang Ye quickly followed, muttering to himself, "If this car crashes, I'll be a martyr..."
The two overcame numerous obstacles and finally arrived at the foot of the mountain where the Black Demon Cult headquarters was located.
A sinister black castle stood atop the mountain, surrounded by thick black mist, like a lurking beast, exuding a chilling aura.
"Goodness, this place...it's so eerie, could it be haunted?" Jiang Ye couldn't help but shudder, clutching Ye Shuli's sleeve tightly, looking just like a frightened little rabbit.
Ye Shuli disdainfully shook off his hand, "Coward! Stop making such a fuss and stay close to me!"
The two cautiously approached the castle, when a powerful force rushed towards them, making it almost impossible for them to breathe.
This power was filled with evil and darkness, as if it wanted to devour them completely.
"Sister Li..." Jiang Ye's voice trembled slightly. He felt his legs starting to go weak, as if he was about to kneel down in the next second.
Ye Shuli frowned. This power was stronger than she had imagined, and it seemed that this operation was more dangerous than she had anticipated.
She took a deep breath, gripped the divine weapon tightly, and prepared to face the challenge ahead...