HLnovel Chapter 147 Breaking the Mold and Establishing a New Beginning
Chapter 147 Breaking the Mold and Establishing a New Beginning
"A new chapter has begun." As soon as Ye Shuli finished speaking, a biting cold wind howled from afar, as if responding to her words and foreshadowing the challenges ahead.
Standing at the new starting point of the Spirit Venerable realm, she felt the surging power within her body, yet she felt no sense of ease whatsoever.
In the distance, the territory of the Spirit Lord, like a lurking beast, exudes a suffocating pressure.
Ye Shuli gazed at the area shrouded in thick fog, her eyes resolute yet tinged with a barely perceptible worry.
Breaking through to the peak of the Spirit Venerable realm should have been a joyous occasion, but she couldn't feel happy at all.
Fate is like a mischievous child, always enjoying creating all sorts of trouble for her.
Just when I solved one big problem, another one was immediately assigned. It's even more tiring than working 996!
The first person we must confront is this spiritual authority.
It is said that this guy's strength is unfathomable, and he is arrogant and conceited, with a "heaven is number one, and he is number two" personality.
Ye Shuli even suspected that the first thing this guy did every morning was to admire his own stunning beauty in the mirror.
"Sigh, it's time to start leveling up again." Jiang Ye sighed, looking utterly hopeless.
Although he complained, his eyes were full of excitement.
After all, adventuring in the martial world with Li'er means new surprises every day, and just thinking about it makes me a little excited!
Most of the cultivators around were skeptical of Ye Shuli's sudden rise to power.
They whispered among themselves, "A nobody like her dares to challenge authority? She's practically asking for trouble!" "Exactly, I wonder what underhanded methods she used, maybe she's on drugs!"
These piercing sounds, like sharp needles, stabbed into Ye Shuli's ears.
She frowned slightly, a nameless anger rising within her.
These people are like a swarm of buzzing flies, so annoying!
She took a deep breath and suppressed her anger.
Now is not the time to lose your temper; let things develop for a while.
"Let's go, Jiang Ye." Ye Shuli's lips curled into a cold smile. "It's time to show these people what true strength is!"
The two walked side by side toward the territory of the Spirit Lord Authority.
In the afterglow of the setting sun, their figures appeared exceptionally tall and upright, like two swords about to be drawn from their sheaths, their sharpness fully revealed.
"Halt!" A majestic voice boomed through the air like thunder...
"Halt!" A majestic voice boomed through the air like thunder.
A middle-aged man dressed in a golden robe and exuding an imposing aura appeared before the two of them; he was none other than the Spirit Lord Authority.
He looked down at Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye, "Where did this brat come from, daring to trespass on my territory?"
Ye Shuli sneered and met his gaze without fear.
"I have long admired your authority and have come today to seek your guidance."
"Want to learn from me? You think you can?" The authority figure laughed loudly, as if he had heard a joke.
"Unbelievable!"
"Enough with the nonsense, bring it on!" Ye Shuli was too lazy to waste words with him and went straight to the fight.
She wasn't there to chat with him.
The authority figure was enraged by Ye Shuli's arrogant attitude, and his face instantly darkened.
With a wave of his hand, a powerful surge of spiritual energy swept out, attacking Ye Shuli like a storm.
Ye Shuli was prepared. She calmly drew her weapon—a jet-black dagger called "Dark Night Blade".
This dagger was crafted using modern smelting technology combined with special materials from the fantasy continent; it was incredibly sharp and could cut through iron like mud.
She flashed, weaving through the attacks of the authority figures like a ghost.
While dodging attacks, she observed the authority figure's fighting habits.
Modern combat analysis theory allowed her to quickly find the authority figure's weakness—his attacks, while powerful, were somewhat stiff and lacked agility.
"I've found your weakness!" Ye Shuli's lips curled into a sly smile.
Seizing an opening, the blade of darkness traced a strange arc, aiming straight for the authority figure's armpit.
"Ah!" The authority figure let out a scream, staring at Ye Shuli in disbelief.
He never expected that this seemingly weak woman could actually hurt him.
The surrounding cultivators also exclaimed in amazement.
"This...how is this possible?!" "She actually injured the authority figure!"
Enraged, the authority figure began to take Ye Shuli seriously.
He no longer underestimated his enemy and launched a full-scale attack.
In an instant, powerful spiritual energy fluctuations filled the entire space, causing sand and stones to fly and the sky to darken.
Ye Shuli dared not be careless, and she focused all her energy on the battle.
She skillfully evaded the authority figure's attacks, winning cheers from onlookers with each defusal.
"Great! Beautiful!" Jiang Ye was thrilled watching from the side and couldn't help but cheer for Ye Shuli.
The battle intensified, and a tense atmosphere permeated the entire arena.
Ye Shuli and the authority figure went back and forth, neither willing to give in, like two ferocious beasts tearing each other apart.
Just as the battle reached a stalemate, Ye Shuli's eyes suddenly became deep and profound...
She didn't continue her assault, but instead...
At the height of the battle, Ye Shuli suddenly withdrew her Dark Night Blade. This unexpected action stunned the Authority Man, and his attack came to a standstill, just like a game suddenly freezing.
The onlookers were even more confused, wondering what this woman was up to.
Ye Shuli chuckled, dusted herself off, and said nonchalantly, "Old man, if we keep fighting like this, when will we ever see a winner? How about we try something different?"
The authority figure looked completely bewildered: "Change the game? What game?"
"How about a battle of wits? Let's compete in knowledge, and whoever loses will have to admit defeat." Ye Shuli raised an eyebrow, looking confident of victory.
The authority figure was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter, as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world.
"Little girl, are you kidding me? Trying to outsmart me with your knowledge? You probably don't even know how to spell 'death'!"
Ye Shuli wasn't annoyed, she just smiled faintly: "Whether I'm teasing you or not, we'll know after the competition."
The surrounding cultivators were in an uproar, discussing the matter amongst themselves.
"Has this girl gone mad? She actually wants to compete with an authority figure in knowledge?" "The authority figure is an old monster who has lived for hundreds of years, how can she possibly compete?" "I think she's just out of ideas and trying to stall for time!"
"Since you're so eager to be tortured, then I'll grant your wish!" The authority figure snorted coldly and accepted Ye Shuli's challenge.
He wanted to see what tricks this little girl could pull.
The questions Ye Shuli posed were all common-sense questions about modern society, such as "What is the Internet?", "What is relativity?", and "What is an economic crisis?"
These questions were like gibberish to the authority figure; he was completely baffled and had no idea what they were talking about.
Ye Shuli answered fluently, explaining these questions clearly and thoroughly.
The authority figure listened in stunned silence, his heart filled with shock and bewilderment.
Just who is this little girl?
Why do I know so many strange and unusual things?
In the end, without any suspense, Ye Shuli easily won this battle of wits.
The authorities had no choice but to accept the consequences, acknowledging Ye Shuli's strength and granting her some status and resources.
"The younger generation surpasses the older generation; I've witnessed that firsthand today," he sighed.
The surrounding cultivators also looked at Ye Shuli with new respect. They never expected that this seemingly weak woman would possess such great wisdom and strength.
Ye Shuli's prestige instantly soared, making her the focus of everyone's attention.
Jiang Ye watched Ye Shuli's victory from the side, his eyes full of admiration, like a large dog wagging its tail waiting for its master's reward.
He walked a few steps to Ye Shuli's side and gently, yet firmly, took her hand.
"Li'er, you're amazing! You're practically my idol!" He said in an exaggerated tone, but it was full of sincerity.
Ye Shuli felt the warmth of Jiang Ye's palm and the undisguised love in it, and a sweet feeling welled up in her heart.
She gripped Jiang Ye's hand tightly in return, a slight smile playing on her lips, giving him an approving look.
"It's basic stuff, don't make a fuss." Although she spoke modestly, her raised eyebrows and the smile in her eyes betrayed her smugness.
The air around us seemed to have become sweet and cloying, filled with pink bubbles.
The onlookers cheered and whistled, chanting "Get together! Get together!" as if they were watching a live broadcast of a couple's relationship.
Ye Shuli coughed lightly, somewhat embarrassed, trying to break the slightly awkward atmosphere.
"Ahem, keep it low-key, keep it low-key. The revolution is not yet successful, comrades still need to work hard."
Jiang Ye, however, paid no attention to the gazes around him. He held Ye Shuli's hand tightly, as if he were holding the most precious treasure in the world.
He gazed at her with deep affection, his eyes sparkling.
"Li'er, in my eyes, you are the best!"
Ye Shuli blushed slightly under his gaze, and her heart began to race.
"Alright, alright, stop being so mushy. We have important things to do." She gently pushed Jiang Ye away, trying to hide her shyness.
However, at that moment, a carrier pigeon suddenly fell from the sky and landed on Ye Shuli's shoulder.
She removed the note tied to the pigeon's leg, unfolded it, and her expression instantly turned serious.
The note contained only one sentence: Your friend is in danger.
A chill ran from the soles of her feet to the top of her head, and Ye Shuli's breathing became rapid.
She suddenly looked up and around, only to find everything around her so calm, as if what she had just said was just her hallucination.
"What's wrong, Li'er?" Jiang Ye noticed Ye Shuli's unusual behavior and asked with concern.
Ye Shuli took a deep breath and handed the note to Jiang Ye.
“A mysterious organization… they’ve started targeting my friends.” Her voice trembled slightly, revealing a hint of fear and helplessness.
Jiang Ye's face darkened after reading the note.
He held Ye Shuli's hand tightly, giving her strength and support.
"Don't be afraid, Li'er, I will protect you and your friends."
Ye Shuli looked up at Jiang Ye's determined eyes, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
She knew that no matter how many dangers lay ahead, she was not fighting alone.
But who is the enemy?
where are they?
What methods will they use to deal with her friends?
All this is unknown.
Ye Shuli felt unprecedented pressure; she didn't know how to deal with this sudden crisis.
As night fell, darkness enveloped the entire continent, and also Ye Shuli's heart.
She stood by the window, gazing at the dark night sky in the distance, her heart filled with anxiety and unease.
The story ends abruptly here, foreshadowing the plot development of the next chapter.