Chapter 476 - 438: Heaven and Earth Tremble, Martial Uncle, Save Me
Volcano State.
The Ghostly Flood Dragon.
Su Ye’s heart stirred as he received Li Jinhua’s transmission.
"Hold up Ran Ningshuang..."
Without a second thought, Su Ye understood her intentions.
’Kill a True Disciple of the Star Casting Hall?’
’How thrilling...’
’Should I make a move?’
Su Ye’s thoughts raced. If he intervened now, the "honor" of killing a True Disciple of the Star Casting Hall would undoubtedly fall to him.
This was a scorching "honor" to hold, one that would bring endless trouble.
But despite all that, a glint flashed in Su Ye’s eyes. Without hesitation, he ordered the Ghostly Flood Dragon’s cannons to turn toward Ran Ningshuang and fire a volley of Plasma Bombs!
BOOM!
The force of the blast was immense.
Half the night sky was stained by the crimson blood flames, like a piece of burning Xiangyun Sha being devoured by fire!
Taking the credit for killing a Star Casting True Disciple would normally bring endless trouble, but this time was an exception!
After all, any discerning person could see how bizarre the battle in Volcano State was. Su Ye, by taking the blame, could actually clear his name of any suspicion.
Besides, there was already enmity between Su Ye and Ran Ningshuang.
It was because of Su Ye, after all, that Ran Ningshuang had been forced to use a Secret Technique from the Star Casting Hall, exposing not only her own identity but also the Hall’s entire scheme.
This, in turn, disrupted the Star Casting Hall’s strategy—Li Jinhua’s arrival was clear proof of that.
Ran Ningshuang had turned an unremarkable battle against sea raiders into a situation that drew over one of the Seven Sages of the True Treasure Pavilion, a Nascent Soul True Monarch... Heh.
The diplomatic disputes arising from the True Treasure Pavilion’s condemnation would also be a massive headache.
For such a blunder, even a Star Casting True Disciple would inevitably face severe punishment from her sect.
Furthermore, Ran Ningshuang had been severely injured in her fight with Su Ye. The pain of her body being consumed by blood flames was no less than what Agni had suffered...
Therefore, Su Ye reckoned that in the entire Day Flame Sea Region, Ran Ningshuang was likely the woman who thought of him the most—day and night, she undoubtedly wished him dead!
There’s the saying about a thief stealing for a thousand days, but no one can guard against a thief for a thousand days. Being targeted day and night by a True Disciple of the Star Casting Hall made even Su Ye shudder.
So, it was better to solve the problem once and for all. A clean and simple solution: send Ran Ningshuang off to her next life.
Furthermore, Li Jinhua’s attitude also influenced Su Ye’s decision.
This Dragon Lady True Monarch seemed to hold him in high regard... A Dao Embryo Dharma Aspect was a talent sufficient to dominate an entire generation in the Cultivation Realm; of course she would value it!
This favor made Su Ye feel that Li Jinhua could, to some extent, shoulder some of the trouble for him.
At the same time, Li Jinhua was very generous.
During this battle, she had secretly ambushed and killed four Golden Core-level beings, yet she didn’t take a single coin. The Golden Cores they left behind all went into Su Ye’s pocket!
This was excellent news for Su Ye.
With these Golden Cores, Su Ye could upgrade the Ghostly Flood Dragon to the late stage of Tier Four after this battle!
He wouldn’t even be far from the one thousand source energy points needed for Tier Four Perfection. Once the Ghostly Flood Dragon was promoted, Su Ye estimated it would significantly boost his comprehension of the laws of Regulation.
His cultivation in the Golden Core Realm would be smooth sailing from then on!
’Perhaps... I’ll soon be able to advance to the late stage, or even the Perfection stage?’
Su Ye pondered. With the Spiritual Spring from the Far South Continent, he didn’t need to worry about accumulating Magical Power. The only thing limiting his cultivation progress was his level of comprehension of the laws of Regulation.
If the Ghostly Flood Dragon’s tier could assist in comprehending these laws, it would be like shoring up his final weakness.
Even if Li Jinhua couldn’t handle all the fallout, she could at least buy him some time. With that time, and so many Golden Cores, it would be enough for Su Ye to grow stronger!
’So...’
’Kill her.’
Su Ye’s gaze turned chilling. Having weighed all the factors, he watched coldly as the fiery light of the Plasma Bombs engulfed Ran Ningshuang—staining the heavens with blood!
At the same time.
"Well done."
A smile touched the corners of Li Jinhua’s lips.
She raised her right hand, and with a flicker of spiritual light, it transformed into a magnificent cyan-gold dragon claw that pierced through the void!
The Cyan Dragon Claw!
SHHIIING!
The cyan-gold dragon claw pierced through Ran Ningshuang’s protective spiritual barrier.
Throughout the process, the latter didn’t show the slightest hint of alarm.
When a Nascent Soul True Monarch cast aside her pride to launch a sneak attack, and even used a technique as stealthy as the Cyan Dragon Claw, it was only natural that Ran Ningshuang remained completely oblivious.
Besides, the blood flames filling the sky had also distracted her.
VMMMM!
The magnificent cyan-gold dragon claw was about to press against Ran Ningshuang’s back, pierce her protective Spiritual Treasure, tear through her flesh and bone, and seize her heart!
But just then.
VMMMM!
A small, belt-like Silver Talisman Sword at Ran Ningshuang’s waist suddenly lit up!
The Silver Talisman Sword uncoiled, its blade snapping straight as it activated on its own!
SHIING!
An incredibly dazzling sword light slashed toward the Cyan Dragon Claw!
Li Jinhua’s expression changed, and she retracted the Cyan Dragon Claw.
Li Jinhua raised her palm. On her index finger was a fresh, bloody mark!
DRIP.
A drop of golden-red dragon blood dripped from the wound.
She was injured!
’This little Silver Talisman Sword...’
Li Jinhua narrowed her golden eyes.
「In the distance.」
Su Ye’s eyelid twitched.
He hadn’t been able to observe Li Jinhua’s silent, traceless attack in that exchange.
However, Ran Ningshuang’s Silver Talisman Sword, which had activated to protect its master, had unleashed a silver sword light that was exceptionally conspicuous in the dark night!
’As expected.’
’She has a Nascent Soul-level life-saving measure on her...’
Su Ye mused that his decision not to pursue Ran Ningshuang during their last encounter had indeed been the right one.
Even from a great distance, the sight of that sword light made his heart pound and his skin tingle. If he had faced it directly, he would have suffered a major loss, to say the least!
’But a Nascent Soul-level item, in the end, is no match for a true Nascent Soul.’
’Besides, how many more life-saving items could she possibly have on her?’
Su Ye muttered to himself.
It was obvious.
If nothing unexpected happened, it wouldn’t be long before Ran Ningshuang was killed by Li Jinhua.
It was wishful thinking to believe that a few life-saving items could bridge the gap between major cultivation realms.
But just as Su Ye was thinking this, his gaze suddenly sharpened.
At that same moment, so did every other cultivator present.
The hair on their arms stood on end, a bone-chilling cold washed over them, and an intense sense of crisis made their bodies stiffen involuntarily!
RUMBLE!
The ground of Volcano State split open.
Lava surged forth, and the fire-element Spiritual Qi began to boil as if thrown into a frenzy!
"Is the volcano about to erupt?"
"What’s happening?"
The many Golden Core and Crystallization Realm cultivators were horrified.
The eruption of a supervolcano and the surging fire-element Spiritual Qi posed a fatal threat even to them!
VMMMM!
A golden gate of light appeared in midair. Then, an immense, ferocious, and domineering aura howled out from within!
A Nascent Soul!
A Nascent Soul?!
The faces of all the cultivators present were filled with horror.
Ran Ningshuang’s eyes, however, suddenly lit up!
"Martial Uncle! Save me!"