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Chapter 104 A Maneuver of Luck, A Narrow Escape

A powerful figure in black appeared, putting them in a desperate situation.

The moment the man in black appeared, the oppressive aura emanating from him surged towards Dai Yao and the others like a tangible dark tide, as if a demon god from hell had descended to earth, sending chills down their spines. Dai Yao and the mysterious figure had worked together seamlessly, unleashing a powerful attack that they thought could at least withstand a blow, but to their surprise, the man in black effortlessly neutralized it, as if swatting away a fly with complete nonchalance.

Seeing this, the Celestial Venerable of Fortune quickly hid behind the man in black, pointed at Dai Yao, and shouted at the top of his lungs, "You're dead! Lord Xing Sha is here, let's see where you can run now!" Upon hearing this, Dai Yao's heart skipped a beat, and she thought to herself, "Oh no!" You must know that Xing Sha is a powerful figure in the late Nascent Soul stage, and his strength is worlds apart from hers, who is only in the early Golden Core stage. If she were to fight him head-on, it would definitely be a dead end, with no chance of winning whatsoever.

Upon hearing the name Xing Sha, all the various factions reacted as if injected with a super stimulant, howling and excitedly crowding around Dai Yao. In the blink of an eye, Dai Yao and her group were surrounded, encircled by predatory cultivators. Their chilling killing intent surged like a rising tide, wave after wave, threatening to engulf them completely. Dai Yao felt like a little white rabbit that had strayed into a pack of wolves, isolated and helpless, her body trembling uncontrollably.

"Stay calm, don't panic!" Dai Yao took a deep breath, constantly encouraging herself and trying to calm herself down. She thought to herself, "Hmph, are you kidding me? I'm a woman who's read the 'script,' how can I easily fall for this?"

Find weaknesses to break through

"Lingkong, sense where the luck is weakest?" Dai Yao said in a low voice. Lingkong didn't dare to be negligent in the slightest and immediately focused all her attention on activating the magic weapon in her hand. A strange light flowed from her fingertips, flickering and leaping as if searching for something. Finally, like a beam of hope, it firmly pointed to the northeast direction of the encirclement.

"Yaoyao, the northeast direction is the weak point!" Lingkong hurriedly said. Dai Yao's lips instantly curled into a sly smile, as if she had found the key to breaking the deadlock. A glint flashed in her eyes, and she whispered, "Very good, we'll break through from there!"

She first feigned a desperate gamble, unleashing a powerful attack directly in front of the encirclement. The dazzling magical light, accompanied by strong spiritual energy fluctuations, instantly attracted the attention of most of the enemies. Then, before they could react, she swiftly grabbed the mysterious figure and Ling Kong, and like a bolt of lightning, rushed towards the northeast, leaving only afterimages in her wake.

"Trying to run? No way!" The enemies reacted quickly, shouting as they gave chase. However, Dai Yao was prepared; she had meticulously laid various traps and illusions along the way. Some of the pursuing enemies accidentally triggered the traps and were blown to bits; others fell into the illusions, becoming disoriented and complaining bitterly.

Encountering the Star Fiend Again

Having finally broken through the first encirclement, Dai Yao hadn't even had a chance to catch her breath when she saw a familiar figure standing not far away, watching her with a half-smile. Dai Yao couldn't help but exclaim, "Oh my god, Xing Sha?!"

Xing Sha stood there with his arms crossed, a cruel smile playing on his lips. His eyes were full of mockery as he slowly said, "Oh, isn't this our main character, Dai Yao? What, you've walked right into our trap?" Dai Yao inwardly cursed, "Dude, can't you come up with a different line? This is so cliché, so unoriginal!" But outwardly, she forced a calm demeanor, shrugging casually and forcing a smile, replying, "Lord Xing Sha is too kind. I was just passing by, nothing more."

"Just passing by?" Xing Sha laughed as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world, throwing his head back and bursting into laughter. The laughter was particularly jarring in the quiet atmosphere. After laughing, he waved his hand, and his men pounced on him like hungry wolves that had spotted their prey.

"Go!" Dai Yao shouted, quickly back-to-back with the mysterious figure, ready to face the enemy. The mysterious figure was incredibly agile, moving like a ghost through the enemy ranks. Every strike was clean and swift; wherever his weapon flashed, blood splattered, and enemies fell one after another. Dai Yao was equally formidable. With her keen perception of the flow of qi, she could always predict the enemy's attack trajectory, skillfully dodging attacks and seizing opportunities to counterattack, overcoming the stronger enemy time and again, turning danger into safety. The surrounding cultivators, who had initially been waiting to see a good show, were now dumbfounded. They never expected that Dai Yao, who initially seemed like a little white rabbit that had strayed into a wolf pack, would now be like a tigress, blooming with astonishing power.

Star Demon in personal battle, facing life-or-death crisis

However, Xing Sha's men were far more numerous and powerful. Even with Dai Yao and the mysterious figure's formidable abilities, they gradually found themselves overwhelmed and exhausted under the relentless onslaught. Seeing his men falling behind, Xing Sha snorted coldly, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes, and finally couldn't resist taking matters into his own hands.

In a flash, his speed was as fast as a shooting star streaking across the night sky, and he appeared in front of Dai Yao in an instant. Immediately afterwards, a sharp palm wind, carrying powerful spiritual energy, was like a sharp blade, heading straight for Dai Yao's face, its momentum seemingly about to crush Dai Yao instantly.

"Little girl, your performance ends here!" Xing Sha said coldly. Dai Yao's pupils shrank, and she was shocked. She hurriedly tried her best to dodge to the side. But Xing Sha's speed was too fast. Although she dodged the fatal blow, her shoulder was still grazed by the palm wind. A sharp pain came instantly, as if fire was burning her. She broke out in a cold sweat from the pain.

Dai Yao gritted her teeth, enduring the excruciating pain, and thought to herself, "This guy is serious!" Seeing this, the mysterious figure immediately stepped in front of Dai Yao without hesitation, taking the brunt of Xing Sha's palm strike. He let out a muffled groan, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, and his face instantly turned several shades paler.

Xing Sha showed no sign of stopping, and said in a sinister tone, "Like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, you are overestimating yourself!" As he spoke, he raised his palm again. This time, his cold gaze went straight past Dai Yao and locked onto the mysterious figure behind her. His eyes were full of ruthlessness, as if he would take her life at any moment.

Dai Yao's heart sank, a chill of despair washing over her. But at this critical moment, she suddenly remembered the special power she had obtained from the source of her destiny. This power had been like a dormant beast, one she had never been able to wield freely. But now, at this life-or-death juncture, she had unexpectedly been able to summon it as if by divine inspiration.

"Go for it!" Dai Yao shouted, slowly merging that power into her spell. In an instant, a strange light emanated from her body, dazzling and seemingly alive, surging and rushing along her arms before converging at her fingertips. Dai Yao's hands quickly formed hand seals, and the light, as if receiving a command, instantly transformed into a powerful, almost tangible attack wave. Wherever the light passed, the air was torn apart, emitting a sharp whistling sound, as if even space itself was about to be shattered by this power, heading straight for Xing Sha!

Xing Sha's eyes widened in terror. He never expected Dai Yao to suddenly unleash such power, and for a moment, he couldn't react at all. With a deafening crash, he staggered backward more than ten steps like a kite with a broken string, each step leaving a deep footprint in the ground before he finally collapsed heavily to the ground, raising a cloud of dust. "Cough cough..." He clutched his chest, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief, as if he had witnessed the most incredible thing in the world.

When his men saw their leader was injured, they were thrown into chaos, panicking and looking at each other, their previous arrogance completely gone.

Seeing Dai Yao successfully defeat Xing Sha, the mysterious figure's eyes welled up with tears of joy. He pulled Dai Yao into a tight embrace, his voice trembling as he said, "Yao Yao, I'm so glad you're alright!" His relief at surviving such a close call was palpable. Nestled in his arms, Dai Yao smelled his familiar scent, her heart filled with warmth and gratitude, her eyes also slightly moist. Their eyes met, the love in their gazes growing even stronger after this perilous ordeal. It was as if, having endured this life-or-death ordeal, they understood each other's importance in their hearts even more, and cherished their love even more.

Dai Yao gently pushed the mysterious figure away, a confident smile playing on her lips. She said nonchalantly, "Don't worry, I'm tough as nails. Even the King of Hell finds me annoying." She turned to Xing Sha, a cunning glint in her eyes, tinged with a hint of provocation, and said, "Lord Xing Sha, that's enough for today. We'll spar again next time. Farewell!" With that, she took the mysterious figure's hand, and the two vanished into the night in a flash, leaving Xing Sha and his men standing there, bewildered in the wind, their faces filled with resentment and anger.

"Chase them! We must catch them!" Xing Sha roared, his voice echoing in the night sky, though it sounded weak, as he had just been seriously injured. However, Dai Yao and the mysterious figure had already vanished without a trace, as if they had merged into the endless night, leaving no trace whatsoever.

Seeking refuge in the cave, a new crisis looms.

The mysterious figure gazed at Dai Yao's profile. Moonlight bathed her face, illuminating the captivating smile on her lips, like the brightest star in the night sky. He couldn't help but ask softly, "Yao Yao, what were you using just now...?"

Dai Yao smiled mysteriously, leaned close to his ear, lowered her voice, and whispered mysteriously, "It's a secret..."

Afterwards, Dai Yao and the mysterious figure sped through the dense jungle. Moonlight filtered through the gaps in the branches and leaves, dappling the ground with light and shadow. The light and shadow flickered and swayed, like ghosts, adding to the mysterious atmosphere of the silent jungle.

"Yaoyao, what did you just use...?" The mysterious figure couldn't suppress his curiosity and asked again, his tone tinged with worry and curiosity.

Dai Yao winked playfully, made a face at him, and said mysteriously, "It's a secret! This is my unique skill, a life-saving trick, understand?"

The mysterious figure smiled helplessly. He knew Dai Yao's personality all too well; he knew that the more he pressed her for answers, the less she would say. So, he reached out and affectionately ruffled Dai Yao's hair, teasingly saying with a smile, "You little rascal, you're definitely just being mysterious, but I like you like this."

Dai Yao laughed and pushed his hand away, quickening her pace as she ran, saying, "I know, I know! I'm not a child. Let's go, we can't stay here any longer, Xing Sha definitely won't let this go."

The two traveled without stopping and soon arrived at a hidden cave. The cave was concealed behind a thicket of vines, easily missed without careful observation. Upon entering the cave, Dai Yao sat cross-legged, closed her eyes, and began to calm her mind, sensing the flow of energy around her.

However, this time, she sensed something amiss. The previously clear flow of energy had become chaotic, like countless threads tangled together, so intricate that she couldn't discern it no matter how hard she tried.

"What's going on?" Dai Yao suddenly opened her eyes, her brows furrowed, her eyes filled with doubt and worry.

Upon seeing this, the mysterious figure quickly asked with concern, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Dai Yao shook her head, her expression grave, and said, "The luck... has become very strange." She paused, as if thinking about something, and continued, "I feel that something big is about to happen."

Just then, a strange noise came from outside the cave, a rustling sound that seemed particularly abrupt in the quiet cave. Dai Yao and the mysterious figure exchanged a glance, both seeing wariness in each other's eyes, and instantly tensed up.

Dai Yao carefully stood up, tiptoed to the cave entrance, peeked out, and cautiously looked outside. In the distance, a dazzling light appeared without warning, like the sun falling to earth, like a giant pillar of light piercing the clouds and illuminating the surrounding night sky as bright as day.

The light lasted for a while before gradually fading away. Then, a huge vortex appeared in the sky, slowly rotating. The vortex resembled a bottomless black hole, emanating a chilling aura, as if it wanted to devour everything in the world.

"What is that?!" The mysterious figure also came to Dai Yao's side, looking at the strange vortex with a hint of shock in his voice, his eyes wide and his face full of disbelief.

Dai Yao stared intently at the vortex, a sense of foreboding rising within her. She murmured to herself, "I don't know..." She paused for a moment, as if making a decision, and slowly said, "But I feel... we have to go there."