Fierce Battle
When Yan Ge and Huangfu Yuchen arrived, there was only a charred corpse on the ground. The deceased’s features were distorted and unrecognizable, with hair, eyebrows, eyelashes, clothing, and accessories melted and fused together into a disgusting lump, emitting a pungent smell and emitting a bluish smoke.
Huangfu Yuchen gestured to Yan Ge and suddenly waved his palm towards the ground. The ground trembled slightly, revealing a fierce crack.
Almost simultaneously, a faint static sound rang out.
Huangfu Yuchen stared attentively at the ground, and in the next instant, a powerful force swiftly surged into his feet, spreading throughout his body like an exploding bundle of gunpowder. His whole body trembled violently, he was nearly numb, and he closed his eyes in intense pain. A hazy gray mist obscured his vision, making it almost impossible to see anything clearly. He couldn’t hear any sound either, as if the entire world had fallen into silence, giving him a momentary sense of being in a different dimension.
However, all this occurred in an instant!
“Zirui!” Yan Ge had been keeping a close eye on him and immediately noticed the change. In a panic, his first instinct was to reach out and pull him away.
“Don’t touch… me… I’ll… draw you in…” Huangfu Yuchen’s legs felt as if they had been cast in molten iron, rendering him unable to exert any force. With great difficulty, he managed to shift a few inches to the side, intending to shout and stop Yan Ge, but his voice came out weak and fragmented. He could only use his eyes to signal Yan Ge: Attack!
Yan Ge suddenly regained clarity and gathered true Qi in his palms. Two enormous orbs of pure white True Qi quickly condensed, emitting a hissing sound. The orbs shot out rapidly, striking heavily beneath Huangfu Yuchen’s feet.
In an instant, the entire valley trembled. Accompanied by a thunderous roar, a sharp and eerie scream emerged from underground. Then, the ground trembled again, forming a mound that swiftly moved towards Yan Ge’s location.
Huangfu Yuchen’s clothing was tattered, and everything below his knees appeared gray. He gasped lightly, raised his right hand, and shaped his True Qi into arrows that swiftly shot out. The underground entity seemed provoked, changing direction and swiftly circling around Huangfu Yuchen, occasionally revealing sharp, green leaves that looked like jaded teeth.
Yan Ge saw Huangfu Yuchen trembling under the lightning’s assault, and his eyes turned red. He dropped to one knee, clenched his fists like two massive axes, and smashed them onto the raised mound of earth.
Boom!
Another piercing screech echoed as if someone had suddenly pulled up a piece of cloth, causing the ground to ripple and tilt. A green figure burst out from the soil, ferociously pouncing towards Yan Ge.
“Zirui, it’s out! Don’t lure it towards your direction anymore!” Yan Ge yelled at Huangfu Yuchen. He didn’t have a chance to turn back and look at him, as he confronted the attacking Zhantian Vine that was closing in on his face.
Indeed, the Zhantian Vine was a vine, over five meters long, with a thickness comparable to an adult’s arm. It had a dark and shiny surface resembling a hard iron rod. The vine was covered with palm-sized green leaves with jagged edges. As the vine screeched, its body trembled, and the leaves stiffened, resembling numerous venomous snakes with mouths wide open, revealing sharp teeth. Its tail whipped against the ground, leaving deep craters in the ground.
Huang Fu Yuchen fell to the ground. He struggled to bend his stiff legs and sat cross-legged. He mobilized the remaining less than forty percent of his true qi to resist the thunderous energy that had invaded his dantian. True qi flowed through his meridians, inadvertently dissipating some of the thunderous energy. Surprisingly, Huangfu Yuchen discovered that the thunderous energy was being dissolved as it flowed along his meridians. His mind stirred, and he quickly divided more true qi to generate additional thunderous energy, circulating it continuously.
The thunder energy gradually dissipated at a slow pace, and his bodily senses recovered slightly. Overjoyed, he centered his mind and continued to circulate true qi, occasionally emitting one or two silver-white flashes of electric light that sizzled in the air. He seemed to have transformed into a miniature electric field.
The battle between Yan Ge and the Zhantian Vine grew increasingly intense. Yan Ge’s body was marked with scars from the leaves.
The Zhantian Vine, unable to overcome Yan Ge for a long time, finally erupted in anger. It let out a piercing scream to the sky, resembling a ladle of water suddenly poured into a frying pan. Countless electric threads sprouted from the bottom of the valley, shimmering and twisting in the air, displaying a wicked and ferocious demeanor.
“Good heavens!” Those who witnessed this scene at the cliff couldn’t help but exclaim. Even though they were not acquainted with Huangfu Yuchen and Yan Ge, and even held the idea of taking the Zhantian Vine from them after they obtained it, their perspective had now shifted. At this moment, they sympathized with Yan Ge and Huangfu Yuchen.
In their eyes, the bottom of the Thunder Valley resembled a rainstorm of electricity, with Yan Ge and Huangfu Yuchen trapped in the midst of this thunder storm. It was not only a certain death, but also the possibility of being struck to ashes by lightning, leaving no trace behind.
Fang Ling and Fang Jie, the two young children, had never witnessed such a brutal and ruthless scene. They stared with wide eyes, their faces pale as snow.
Yan Ge was caught off guard, and was struck by two electric attacks. He let out a muffled groan and fell to the ground. Due to the need to protect Yan Jin who was on his back, he had to bear the full force of the attacks. The lightning left a large black mark on his abdomen. Soon, more electric currents surged toward him like flies drawn to a scent.
Huangfu Yuchen remained calm and placed both palms on the ground. The electric currents immediately changed direction and flowed towards him. Huangfu Yuchen, with his slightly recovered body, was once again struck. His cheeks were burned and blackened, and his eyes were swollen, leaving only two slits.
“Zirui!”
His appearance at this moment tore Yan Ge’s heart apart, but he hardened his heart and did not look at him. He wielded his sword angrily and slashed at the Zhantian Vine. The sun gradually set, and in the fiery red sky, a dazzling white light flashed by. The Zhantian Vine let out a sharp and miserable scream. Half of the vine was severed and fell to the ground, quickly withering and devoid of vitality. The green sap oozed from its roots, falling on the sparsely scattered grass, causing the grass to grow several inches in just a few blinks, and the leaves became even greener.
The black-clothed old man at the edge of the cliff smiled and glanced at the gray-clothed and purple-clothed old men. He whispered, “Once Madam Luo inflicts heavier damage on the Zhantian Vine, we will make our move.”
“Brother is wise!” the gray-clothed old man said. “However, the situation is about to erupt. Once we make a move, others will definitely follow suit.”
The black-clothed old man dismissed it, saying, “I have observed that although the people present have some reputation, they are no match for the three of us. You two will be responsible for stopping the others, and I will deal with the Zhantian Vine.”
The gray-clothed and purple-clothed old men said in unison, “Yes, Brother.”
Fang Ling felt a chill down her spine from the strange smile on the black-clothed old man’s face. She asked Elder Yingzun, “Master, who are those three old men over there?”
Elder Yingzun replied, “They are the three elders of the Cult of Xiehuo from the Kingdom of Saha: Elder Black Tiger, Elder Gray Eagle, and Elder Purple Marten. Elder Black Tiger excels in boxing, Elder Gray Eagle excels in lightness skills, and Elder Purple Marten excels in leg techniques.”
Fang Jie sneered, “Even someone from a cult can be called ‘’Elder’? They’re far inferior to Master.”
“Fang Jie!” Fang Ling reprimanded her lightly.
Fang Jie fell silent, not daring to speak further.
Huang Shuya interjected, “Don’t underestimate them. The reputation of Elder Black Tiger and the others resounds even in our Great Han Kingdom. Ten years ago, they came to the Central Plains and challenged the three seniors of Mount Tailun. They fought three battles and won all three.” She and Pei Jinde had just returned from the valley floor, where they had been mocked by everyone, but they both paid no mind to it.
“They’re that formidable?” Fang Ling was astonished. “Mount Tailun is one of the top ten martial arts sects in our martial world.”
“Indeed,” Huang Shuya nodded.
Seeing that Huangfu Yuchen was meditating and seemed to have no major issues for the time being, Yan Ge relaxed slightly.
However, he was locked in a stalemate with the Zhantian Vine, and both his physical strength and true qi were declining. He felt that continuing like this was not a solution.
Elder Black Tiger noticed that Yan Ge’s combat power was declining and signaled to Gray Eagle and Purple Marten. The three of them soared like birds and swiftly headed towards the bottom of the Thunder Valley.
“Master! They are up to no good!” Fang Ling exclaimed anxiously.
“Stop them!” Fang Jie shouted and was about to charge forward.
Elder Yingzun lightly tapped on their shoulders, halting their movements. He soared like a falling leaf, silently intercepting the path of Black Tiger and the others, displaying his extraordinary lightness skills that surpassed even Elder Gray Eagle.
“Who are you?” Elder Gray Eagle asked impatiently, issuing a warning. “Old man, you’d better step aside. The three of us are not to be trifled with.”
Elder Black Tiger’s gaze inadvertently swept over the old man’s feet and he was immediately taken aback. Calmly, he said, “Indeed. Those who recognize the situation are truly remarkable. Since you have no connection with them, why bother with this matter?”
Elder Yingzun gently stroked his beard, smiling kindly and wisely. “If you don’t take advantage of someone’s vulnerability, I won’t participate in the competition for the Zhantian Vine. How about that?”
“Refusing a toast only to be forced to drink, puh!” Elder Purple Marten grew angry and kicked out his leg.
Elder Yingzun smiled faintly and effortlessly nullified the attack.
Elder Black Tiger and Elder Gray Eagle exchanged a glance and joined the battle.
The sky was growing darker, and the sun was about to set.
Yan Ge grew increasingly anxious. He had to deal with the attacks from the Zhantian Vine while trying to recall the information about it that he had obtained. All things in the world had their weaknesses. The Zhantian Vine must have one too.
Yes, it was its roots! Even if it could fly in the air, its life source remained in the roots!
With this realization, Yan Ge soared into the air, continuously attacking different parts of the Zhantian Vine’s vines and trunk. Whether his strikes hit or not, he swiftly changed targets, his figure moving up and down, left and right, and spinning rapidly around the it.
In order to defend against his attacks, the vine had no choice but to follow his movements. Although it possessed intelligence, it was ultimately not human and couldn’t think comprehensively like a human. After a short while, its movements slowed down compared to before.
The opportunity had come! Yan Ge’s eyes sharpened, and he flew towards the Zhantian Vine, using a move called ‘Thunder Strikes from the Heavens.’
His figure flashed, and he circled around to the back of the vine’s roots. Gripping his sword tightly with both hands, he ruthlessly stabbed down.
Roar!
The Zhantian Vine let out a miserable cry, and its body trembled. It suddenly stood upright but remained stuck in the ground like a pillar. It then violently rolled in the air, its tip bending, fiercely lashing towards Yan Ge.
To protect Yan Jin, Yan Ge had to bend over and the vine struck him heavily on the chest. He let out a muffled groan, and a mouthful of thick blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.
“Baby!” Huangfu Yuchen’s heart was in turmoil. He rushed over and tightly pressed his body against the Zhantian Vine. “Attack it now!”
“Zirui!” Yan Ge tightly gripped his sword, infusing his true qi into the blade, striking directly into the body of the Zhantian Vine. The vine trembled violently, finally exhausted of strength, and fell to the ground, emitting occasional low groans, resembling painful cries and desperate moans.
Yan Ge was panting, “You have gained intelligence, and I don’t want to treat you this way. But I need your essence to save my beloved and child.”
He took out a porcelain bottle that he had prepared in advance and placed it at the severed part of the Zhantian Vine’s roots. His hands trembled slightly, and he took two deep breaths to steady himself before catching the vivid and viscous essence.
“Yuchen, hold on a little longer. I’ve obtained the essence!”
The porcelain bottle half-filled, Yan Ge hurried to Huangfu Yuchen’s side, his eyes almost welling up with tears. Huangfu Yuchen, in his current state, bore no resemblance to a human being. Not only had his hair and eyebrows been completely singed, but under the tattered clothes, his entire body was charred. If it weren’t for the rise and fall of his chest, Yan Ge wouldn’t have dared to ascertain whether he was still alive. He supported Huangfu Yuchen’s nape and poured the essence into his mouth.
“You first…” Huangfu Yuchen’s tender gaze slid across his heavily wounded chest.
Yan Ge shook his head, his voice hoarse. “You first! There’s still plenty…”
Huangfu Yuchen opened his mouth, his eyes filled with a warm smile, assuring him that he was fine.
Indeed, the essence of the Zhantian Vine worked wonders. Huangfu Yuchen’s complexion visibly began to recover at a rapid pace. Yan Ge seemed as though he wanted to cry and laugh at the same time. “You look so hideous now.”
Huangfu Yuchen chuckled softly. “But I won’t let you go.”
“Mm.”
Huangfu Yuchen urged, “You should also have some…”
———
At an undisclosed location at Xiguan…
“What?! Our forces have been completely wiped out? A bunch of wastes! How did this happen?”
“Please spare us, Master. We don’t have any further information at the moment.”
“Continue investigating! I have to rush back. I’ll leave matters here to the Vice Master. Remember, you must capture Yan Ge alive!”
“Yes!”
Fierce Battle
When Yan Ge and Huangfu Yuchen arrived, there was only a charred corpse on the ground. The deceased’s features were distorted and unrecognizable, with hair, eyebrows, eyelashes, clothing, and accessories melted and fused together into a disgusting lump, emitting a pungent smell and emitting a bluish smoke.
Huangfu Yuchen gestured to Yan Ge and suddenly waved his palm towards the ground. The ground trembled slightly, revealing a fierce crack.
Almost simultaneously, a faint static sound rang out.
Huangfu Yuchen stared attentively at the ground, and in the next instant, a powerful force swiftly surged into his feet, spreading throughout his body like an exploding bundle of gunpowder. His whole body trembled violently, he was nearly numb, and he closed his eyes in intense pain. A hazy gray mist obscured his vision, making it almost impossible to see anything clearly. He couldn’t hear any sound either, as if the entire world had fallen into silence, giving him a momentary sense of being in a different dimension.
However, all this occurred in an instant!
“Zirui!” Yan Ge had been keeping a close eye on him and immediately noticed the change. In a panic, his first instinct was to reach out and pull him away.
“Don’t touch… me… I’ll… draw you in…” Huangfu Yuchen’s legs felt as if they had been cast in molten iron, rendering him unable to exert any force. With great difficulty, he managed to shift a few inches to the side, intending to shout and stop Yan Ge, but his voice came out weak and fragmented. He could only use his eyes to signal Yan Ge: Attack!
Yan Ge suddenly regained clarity and gathered true Qi in his palms. Two enormous orbs of pure white True Qi quickly condensed, emitting a hissing sound. The orbs shot out rapidly, striking heavily beneath Huangfu Yuchen’s feet.
In an instant, the entire valley trembled. Accompanied by a thunderous roar, a sharp and eerie scream emerged from underground. Then, the ground trembled again, forming a mound that swiftly moved towards Yan Ge’s location.
Huangfu Yuchen’s clothing was tattered, and everything below his knees appeared gray. He gasped lightly, raised his right hand, and shaped his True Qi into arrows that swiftly shot out. The underground entity seemed provoked, changing direction and swiftly circling around Huangfu Yuchen, occasionally revealing sharp, green leaves that looked like jaded teeth.
Yan Ge saw Huangfu Yuchen trembling under the lightning’s assault, and his eyes turned red. He dropped to one knee, clenched his fists like two massive axes, and smashed them onto the raised mound of earth.
Boom!
Another piercing screech echoed as if someone had suddenly pulled up a piece of cloth, causing the ground to ripple and tilt. A green figure burst out from the soil, ferociously pouncing towards Yan Ge.
“Zirui, it’s out! Don’t lure it towards your direction anymore!” Yan Ge yelled at Huangfu Yuchen. He didn’t have a chance to turn back and look at him, as he confronted the attacking Zhantian Vine that was closing in on his face.
Indeed, the Zhantian Vine was a vine, over five meters long, with a thickness comparable to an adult’s arm. It had a dark and shiny surface resembling a hard iron rod. The vine was covered with palm-sized green leaves with jagged edges. As the vine screeched, its body trembled, and the leaves stiffened, resembling numerous venomous snakes with mouths wide open, revealing sharp teeth. Its tail whipped against the ground, leaving deep craters in the ground.
Huang Fu Yuchen fell to the ground. He struggled to bend his stiff legs and sat cross-legged. He mobilized the remaining less than forty percent of his true qi to resist the thunderous energy that had invaded his dantian. True qi flowed through his meridians, inadvertently dissipating some of the thunderous energy. Surprisingly, Huangfu Yuchen discovered that the thunderous energy was being dissolved as it flowed along his meridians. His mind stirred, and he quickly divided more true qi to generate additional thunderous energy, circulating it continuously.
The thunder energy gradually dissipated at a slow pace, and his bodily senses recovered slightly. Overjoyed, he centered his mind and continued to circulate true qi, occasionally emitting one or two silver-white flashes of electric light that sizzled in the air. He seemed to have transformed into a miniature electric field.
The battle between Yan Ge and the Zhantian Vine grew increasingly intense. Yan Ge’s body was marked with scars from the leaves.
The Zhantian Vine, unable to overcome Yan Ge for a long time, finally erupted in anger. It let out a piercing scream to the sky, resembling a ladle of water suddenly poured into a frying pan. Countless electric threads sprouted from the bottom of the valley, shimmering and twisting in the air, displaying a wicked and ferocious demeanor.
“Good heavens!” Those who witnessed this scene at the cliff couldn’t help but exclaim. Even though they were not acquainted with Huangfu Yuchen and Yan Ge, and even held the idea of taking the Zhantian Vine from them after they obtained it, their perspective had now shifted. At this moment, they sympathized with Yan Ge and Huangfu Yuchen.
In their eyes, the bottom of the Thunder Valley resembled a rainstorm of electricity, with Yan Ge and Huangfu Yuchen trapped in the midst of this thunder storm. It was not only a certain death, but also the possibility of being struck to ashes by lightning, leaving no trace behind.
Fang Ling and Fang Jie, the two young children, had never witnessed such a brutal and ruthless scene. They stared with wide eyes, their faces pale as snow.
Yan Ge was caught off guard, and was struck by two electric attacks. He let out a muffled groan and fell to the ground. Due to the need to protect Yan Jin who was on his back, he had to bear the full force of the attacks. The lightning left a large black mark on his abdomen. Soon, more electric currents surged toward him like flies drawn to a scent.
Huangfu Yuchen remained calm and placed both palms on the ground. The electric currents immediately changed direction and flowed towards him. Huangfu Yuchen, with his slightly recovered body, was once again struck. His cheeks were burned and blackened, and his eyes were swollen, leaving only two slits.
“Zirui!”
His appearance at this moment tore Yan Ge’s heart apart, but he hardened his heart and did not look at him. He wielded his sword angrily and slashed at the Zhantian Vine. The sun gradually set, and in the fiery red sky, a dazzling white light flashed by. The Zhantian Vine let out a sharp and miserable scream. Half of the vine was severed and fell to the ground, quickly withering and devoid of vitality. The green sap oozed from its roots, falling on the sparsely scattered grass, causing the grass to grow several inches in just a few blinks, and the leaves became even greener.
The black-clothed old man at the edge of the cliff smiled and glanced at the gray-clothed and purple-clothed old men. He whispered, “Once Madam Luo inflicts heavier damage on the Zhantian Vine, we will make our move.”
“Brother is wise!” the gray-clothed old man said. “However, the situation is about to erupt. Once we make a move, others will definitely follow suit.”
The black-clothed old man dismissed it, saying, “I have observed that although the people present have some reputation, they are no match for the three of us. You two will be responsible for stopping the others, and I will deal with the Zhantian Vine.”
The gray-clothed and purple-clothed old men said in unison, “Yes, Brother.”
Fang Ling felt a chill down her spine from the strange smile on the black-clothed old man’s face. She asked Elder Yingzun, “Master, who are those three old men over there?”
Elder Yingzun replied, “They are the three elders of the Cult of Xiehuo from the Kingdom of Saha: Elder Black Tiger, Elder Gray Eagle, and Elder Purple Marten. Elder Black Tiger excels in boxing, Elder Gray Eagle excels in lightness skills, and Elder Purple Marten excels in leg techniques.”
Fang Jie sneered, “Even someone from a cult can be called ‘’Elder’? They’re far inferior to Master.”
“Fang Jie!” Fang Ling reprimanded her lightly.
Fang Jie fell silent, not daring to speak further.
Huang Shuya interjected, “Don’t underestimate them. The reputation of Elder Black Tiger and the others resounds even in our Great Han Kingdom. Ten years ago, they came to the Central Plains and challenged the three seniors of Mount Tailun. They fought three battles and won all three.” She and Pei Jinde had just returned from the valley floor, where they had been mocked by everyone, but they both paid no mind to it.
“They’re that formidable?” Fang Ling was astonished. “Mount Tailun is one of the top ten martial arts sects in our martial world.”
“Indeed,” Huang Shuya nodded.
Seeing that Huangfu Yuchen was meditating and seemed to have no major issues for the time being, Yan Ge relaxed slightly.
However, he was locked in a stalemate with the Zhantian Vine, and both his physical strength and true qi were declining. He felt that continuing like this was not a solution.
Elder Black Tiger noticed that Yan Ge’s combat power was declining and signaled to Gray Eagle and Purple Marten. The three of them soared like birds and swiftly headed towards the bottom of the Thunder Valley.
“Master! They are up to no good!” Fang Ling exclaimed anxiously.
“Stop them!” Fang Jie shouted and was about to charge forward.
Elder Yingzun lightly tapped on their shoulders, halting their movements. He soared like a falling leaf, silently intercepting the path of Black Tiger and the others, displaying his extraordinary lightness skills that surpassed even Elder Gray Eagle.
“Who are you?” Elder Gray Eagle asked impatiently, issuing a warning. “Old man, you’d better step aside. The three of us are not to be trifled with.”
Elder Black Tiger’s gaze inadvertently swept over the old man’s feet and he was immediately taken aback. Calmly, he said, “Indeed. Those who recognize the situation are truly remarkable. Since you have no connection with them, why bother with this matter?”
Elder Yingzun gently stroked his beard, smiling kindly and wisely. “If you don’t take advantage of someone’s vulnerability, I won’t participate in the competition for the Zhantian Vine. How about that?”
“Refusing a toast only to be forced to drink, puh!” Elder Purple Marten grew angry and kicked out his leg.
Elder Yingzun smiled faintly and effortlessly nullified the attack.
Elder Black Tiger and Elder Gray Eagle exchanged a glance and joined the battle.
The sky was growing darker, and the sun was about to set.
Yan Ge grew increasingly anxious. He had to deal with the attacks from the Zhantian Vine while trying to recall the information about it that he had obtained. All things in the world had their weaknesses. The Zhantian Vine must have one too.
Yes, it was its roots! Even if it could fly in the air, its life source remained in the roots!
With this realization, Yan Ge soared into the air, continuously attacking different parts of the Zhantian Vine’s vines and trunk. Whether his strikes hit or not, he swiftly changed targets, his figure moving up and down, left and right, and spinning rapidly around the it.
In order to defend against his attacks, the vine had no choice but to follow his movements. Although it possessed intelligence, it was ultimately not human and couldn’t think comprehensively like a human. After a short while, its movements slowed down compared to before.
The opportunity had come! Yan Ge’s eyes sharpened, and he flew towards the Zhantian Vine, using a move called ‘Thunder Strikes from the Heavens.’
His figure flashed, and he circled around to the back of the vine’s roots. Gripping his sword tightly with both hands, he ruthlessly stabbed down.
Roar!
The Zhantian Vine let out a miserable cry, and its body trembled. It suddenly stood upright but remained stuck in the ground like a pillar. It then violently rolled in the air, its tip bending, fiercely lashing towards Yan Ge.
To protect Yan Jin, Yan Ge had to bend over and the vine struck him heavily on the chest. He let out a muffled groan, and a mouthful of thick blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.
“Baby!” Huangfu Yuchen’s heart was in turmoil. He rushed over and tightly pressed his body against the Zhantian Vine. “Attack it now!”
“Zirui!” Yan Ge tightly gripped his sword, infusing his true qi into the blade, striking directly into the body of the Zhantian Vine. The vine trembled violently, finally exhausted of strength, and fell to the ground, emitting occasional low groans, resembling painful cries and desperate moans.
Yan Ge was panting, “You have gained intelligence, and I don’t want to treat you this way. But I need your essence to save my beloved and child.”
He took out a porcelain bottle that he had prepared in advance and placed it at the severed part of the Zhantian Vine’s roots. His hands trembled slightly, and he took two deep breaths to steady himself before catching the vivid and viscous essence.
“Yuchen, hold on a little longer. I’ve obtained the essence!”
The porcelain bottle half-filled, Yan Ge hurried to Huangfu Yuchen’s side, his eyes almost welling up with tears. Huangfu Yuchen, in his current state, bore no resemblance to a human being. Not only had his hair and eyebrows been completely singed, but under the tattered clothes, his entire body was charred. If it weren’t for the rise and fall of his chest, Yan Ge wouldn’t have dared to ascertain whether he was still alive. He supported Huangfu Yuchen’s nape and poured the essence into his mouth.
“You first…” Huangfu Yuchen’s tender gaze slid across his heavily wounded chest.
Yan Ge shook his head, his voice hoarse. “You first! There’s still plenty…”
Huangfu Yuchen opened his mouth, his eyes filled with a warm smile, assuring him that he was fine.
Indeed, the essence of the Zhantian Vine worked wonders. Huangfu Yuchen’s complexion visibly began to recover at a rapid pace. Yan Ge seemed as though he wanted to cry and laugh at the same time. “You look so hideous now.”
Huangfu Yuchen chuckled softly. “But I won’t let you go.”
“Mm.”
Huangfu Yuchen urged, “You should also have some…”
———
At an undisclosed location at Xiguan…
“What?! Our forces have been completely wiped out? A bunch of wastes! How did this happen?”
“Please spare us, Master. We don’t have any further information at the moment.”
“Continue investigating! I have to rush back. I’ll leave matters here to the Vice Master. Remember, you must capture Yan Ge alive!”
“Yes!”
