Chapter 516 - 192: Thunder Light Escape Talisman, Luo Xueyan!

Chapter 516: Chapter 192: Thunder Light Escape Talisman, Luo Xueyan!

The lake water boiled, towering waves surged like a giant bowl, layer upon layer pouring outward.

“Hmm? Still not dead! A Ninth Layer Awakening Vein Realm expert truly is formidable!”

Luo Cheng looked toward the lake, a flash of astonishment in his eyes.

At the center of the raging waves, Dong Yue, her body bathed in blood, stood up.

At this moment, she no longer had the lofty demeanor she displayed upon arrival. Her hair was disheveled, blood dripped from her mouth and nose, and she looked like a vengeful specter.

Raising her gaze, Dong Yue glared sinisterly at Luo Cheng, her face twisted with ferocity:

“Luo Cheng, fine, very fine! I’ll remember today’s events!”

“And what if you remember? I’ll send you on your way right now!”

Luo Cheng threw her words right back at her, his eyes narrowing as killing intent surged like a blade’s edge.

Since he had already attacked, he had no intention of holding back!

Swish!

As his words fell, Luo Cheng’s figure flashed, darting fiercely toward Dong Yue, ready to end her.

At this moment, an unforeseen change occurred.

Though heavily injured, Dong Yue suddenly clasped a jade talisman in her hand. The surface of the talisman flickered with faint arcs of electricity.

Zzzz…

The electric arcs burst forth in brilliance, spreading wildly, soon enveloping Dong Yue’s entire body.

“Slash!”

Sensing danger, Luo Cheng decisively struck, slashing down with his sword.

A dazzling streak of Sword Qi descended from the sky, its sharpness collapsing the air, splitting the lake into two halves, as if it had been cleaved apart.

It seemed Dong Yue was about to meet her end beneath the Sword Qi.

Suddenly, her entire body transformed into a flash of lightning. At an inconceivable speed, she soared into the sky. In the blink of an eye, she was several thousand meters high.

In another flash, she had become an extremely bright speck on the horizon!

Only a chilling, sinister laugh echoed faintly on the wind.

“You little waste! Awakening a Wasted Martial Soul yet displaying such strength—consider me impressed! But don’t get too pleased with yourself! The next time we meet, I swear you’ll die! Miss Luo Yao, I will report today’s events to the lady of the house. Expect a formal visit soon, hahaha…”

Luo Cheng furrowed his brows, the Essence Energy within him surging violently. Just as he was about to give chase, Luo Yao stopped him.

“There’s no need to chase. That’s a Thunder Light Escape Talisman! It can span a thousand miles in an instant. Even Four Extremes Secret Realm experts would struggle to catch up.”

Luo Yao gently shook her head.

There was no need for further explanation; Luo Cheng already understood.

In just a single instant, Dong Yue had vanished over the horizon, leaving no trace behind.

“Thunder Light Escape Talisman…”

With a soft sigh, Luo Cheng sheathed his sword.

To be honest, Dong Yue’s life wasn’t his main concern.

If he could kill her today, he could do so next time as well.

However, the Four-star Top Grade Treasure Armor she wore was almost unattainable. If he had obtained it, his strength would have increased by at least 20%!

This made Luo Cheng keenly aware of the terrifying depth of heritage these long-standing major forces possessed!

A mere servant could carry so many treasures and even cultivate an Ultimate Skill like the Soul-shattering Wave!

And Lingyun Pavilion was only a power that had risen during the Near Ancient Times.

The Ji Family’s lineage, which could be traced back to the Ancient Era, was even older than Lingyun Pavilion. Its heritage must be unimaginably profound!

In cultivation, aside from talent and hard work…

You also had to consider heritage and resources!

At the same cultivation level, if others trained in Advanced Techniques and Martial Arts, wielded Star-level Treasures, and had powerful secret techniques as trump cards, their strength was naturally superior.

This is why disciples from those major forces were often vastly stronger than others of the same level.

“Fortunately, I have the All Heavens Dragon Control Technique and the Nine-colored Scale! In this regard, I’m not too far behind others. What I lack is merely wealth and time…”

Luo Cheng silently calculated in his heart, then turned and walked back to the pavilion.

Luo Yao and Amu said nothing, staring at him as if he were a monster.

Luo Cheng’s advancement to the Sixth Level of Awakening Vein Realm Middle Stage and his comprehension of 70% Sword Intent had already startled them beyond measure.

But to think his combat strength was so overwhelming that he could completely dominate Dong Yue, a Ninth Layer Awakening Vein Realm expert!

Even with her Four-star Top Grade Treasure Armor, it hadn’t made any difference!

It had merely allowed her to withstand one or two more moves!

If not for the Thunder Light Escape Talisman, Dong Yue would have likely been slain by Luo Cheng!

Amu clicked his tongue in amazement. “Crossing three Great Realms to challenge someone above your level! Young Master Luo Cheng, you’re far more terrifying than those so-called geniuses in the pavilion!”

Amu had always harbored doubts about Luo Yao’s decision to choose Luo Cheng.

After personally witnessing the battle just now, those doubts were completely dispelled, replaced only by deep shock and admiration.

Luo Cheng said, “It’s a pity she escaped.”

“That might not be a bad thing.”

Luo Yao said, “Dong Yue is my cousin Luo Xueyan’s personal maid. She probably carries her mark. If you had killed Dong Yue, Luo Xueyan would have known immediately and might’ve personally come here. At that point, you’d be in danger.”

Luo Cheng looked at Luo Yao. “You hold a grudge against this cousin of yours?”

“You could say that. Being born into a big family has its benefits, but such families can also be colder and more ruthless…”

A trace of complexity flashed through Luo Yao’s eyes, and she seemed unwilling to delve further.

Luo Cheng nodded.

The most ruthless were imperial families. When the stakes were high, familial ties often meant nothing, let alone in a place like Lingyun Pavilion, where everything revolved around profit.

“If Dong Yue tells Luo Xueyan about today’s events, what will happen?”

“It’s hard to say…”

Luo Yao furrowed her delicate brows slightly and said, “If you hadn’t made a move today, it wouldn’t be too bad. But not only did you make a move, you also heavily injured Dong Yue with Awakening Vein Realm Sixth Level Middle Stage strength, nearly killing her. You displayed extraordinary combat strength. That complicates things…”

Luo Cheng said, “Why? Isn’t Lingyun Pavilion all about strength?”

“While that is true…”

Luo Yao exhaled softly and said, “Do you know why I ended up in Lingyun Pavilion, Qishan City? It’s because I was punished and sent there…”

Before meeting Luo Cheng, Luo Yao had selected another individual who awakened an Eleven-star Earth-level Martial Soul, investing significant resources into cultivating him.

But just as that person was about to break into the Domain List, tragedy struck, and he fell into ruin!

After such a loss of resources, coupled with Luo Xueyan’s scheming, Luo Yao’s position in the family plummeted, and she was banished to Qishan City to reflect on her mistakes.

Luo Cheng quietly listened and asked, “Was Luo Xueyan involved in the tragedy?”

“Maybe, maybe not.”

Luo Yao gently shook her head.

Luo Cheng was left without words.

He knew his situation was probably precarious. He had offended a young lady of Lingyun Pavilion.

Luo Yao, noticing his thoughts, smiled. “Relax. My sister is extremely proud. Her arrogance eclipses Dong Yue’s by a hundredfold. Although your combat strength is impressive, you’ve awakened a Wasted Martial Soul. She might not even regard you as a threat.”

“In comparison, I’m actually in more danger. Last time, when I sought the Heavenly Fall Sword Technique for you, I broke protocol by mobilizing family resources at the Domain List level. If Luo Xueyan finds out, she’ll undoubtedly exploit your Wasted Martial Soul awakening to punish me.”

“At that point, I might lose everything, including my position as Lingyun Pavilion’s Pavilion Master in Linjiang City…”

Luo Yao wore a bitter smile, then blinked her eyes mischievously, looking at Luo Cheng with a charming smile. “Unless…”

Luo Cheng asked, “Unless what?”

“Unless you make it to the Domain List! Then, you’ll be a true Domain List-level genius. Not only would Lingyun Pavilion treat you as a significant asset, but my status as well would rise dramatically! I could even challenge Luo Xueyan directly and stop being at her mercy!”

Luo Yao gazed at Luo Cheng, her smile radiating captivating charm.

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