Chapter 159: Surrounded, The Battle Begins
Shortly after Ye Guyi went into hiding, several figures abruptly came to a halt at the entrance of the valley.
Leading them was an elder with a sinister expression, his aura as heavy and solid as a mountain; he was indeed that Titled Douluo-level powerhouse.
His sharp gaze swept across the silent valley like a hawk's. Frowning slightly, he spoke with a hint of impatience:
"Those secretive fellows from the Holy Spirit Cult said the location was here, swearing that the person causing them trouble had settled down in this place. Now that I've arrived, where is the person? There's not even a ghost in sight. Could it be that, like the previous times, they caught wind of us and slipped away early?"
Beside him, a lean Soul Douluo with flickering eyes cautiously replied:
"That's hard to say. Since the target has repeatedly escaped the Holy Spirit Cult's pursuit, they must have some strange methods of concealment or detection. To be safe, we should conduct a thorough search. We wouldn't want to have come all this way for nothing; it would be hard to explain ourselves back at the cult."
As he spoke, the Soul Douluo flicked his wrist and produced several high-level detection soul tools of sophisticated design.
He skillfully injected Soul Power into them, and the Spirit Tools instantly emitted a low hum. Invisible detection ripples radiated outward from him like waves on water, meticulously scanning every inch of the valley's soil and every single rock.
Hiding in the shadows of a rock crevice, the last trace of hope in Ye Guyi's heart vanished completely when the group stopped and began to talk.
'They really are coming for me!' Her mind raced. Although she didn't understand how these people—who didn't have the aura of an Evil Soul Master—could find this place so accurately, a strong sense of crisis caused her muscles to tense instantly. Her Soul Power quietly surged to its peak, like a bowstring drawn tight, waiting for the perfect moment or the instant she was forced to reveal herself.
She continued to suppress her aura to the best of her ability, hoping this was merely their speculation and that they might leave after finding nothing.
However, the effectiveness of the high-level detection soul tools far exceeded her expectations. In just two or three breaths, the gaze of the Soul Douluo holding the devices suddenly froze, locking onto the shadowed area where Ye Guyi was hiding. The light on the instrument representing a high-energy life reaction flashed violently.
A cruel smile crossed his face as he pointed toward Ye Guyi's direction and barked, "There! You've hidden yourself quite well!"
Almost at the same instant that shout rang out, Ye Guyi moved.
Since concealment was now pointless, she would strike first. She knew well the danger of being surrounded; she had to tear open a gap before the enemy's formation could stabilize.
Clang!
Amidst the clear, resonant ring of a sword, a dazzling golden sword light erupted from the shadows like the dawn tearing through the gloom!
Ye Guyi's figure was like a bolt of lightning. The Angel Sword in her hand carried an awe-inspiring divine power to purify evil and judge sin as she slashed down ruthlessly toward the densest part of the group without hesitation!
She held nothing back in this strike, pushing her Level 70+ Soul Power and the edge of the Angel Sword to their limits, intending to catch the opponent off guard.
The sword light was as swift as lightning, its burning holy aura causing the air to sizzle. However, the leading Titled Douluo Elder was clearly extremely seasoned; though surprised, he did not panic.
The moment Ye Guyi launched her attack, he felt a premonition. His body flickered like a ghost, instantly shifting several feet and accurately blocking the path of the brilliant sword light.
He did not use his Martial Soul True Body, but simply crossed his arms in front of his chest. Dense, dark-green Soul Power instantly condensed into a thick and solid energy shield.
Boom!
The golden sword light slammed heavily against the dark-green shield, erupting in a deafening roar. The shockwave of energy scattered in all directions, kicking up countless clouds of sand and stone from the ground.
The sword light eventually dissipated, while the dark-green shield also vibrated violently. Fine cracks appeared on its surface before it finally shattered with a bang.
The Titled Douluo Elder let out a muffled groan. His body swayed slightly, and he took half a step back to steady himself. The sleeves of his crossed arms were torn by the sharp sword qi, revealing a shallow bloody mark beneath that seeped beads of blood, but it was indeed only a superficial wound.
He shook his arms, seemingly indifferent to the minor injury as if brushing off dust. His sinister gaze fell upon Ye Guyi, who had now revealed herself, holding her holy sword and bathed in a faint golden glow. A flash of surprise crossed his eyes, which then turned into cold killing intent.
"So it's just a little girl," he said, his voice raspy. "I didn't expect someone so young to possess such formidable strength and courage. No wonder those fellows from the Holy Spirit Cult were so troubled that they didn't hesitate to pay a huge price to hire us."
Ye Guyi knew that her strike had failed to achieve its goal and that today's matter would not be easily resolved. Her beautiful face was covered in a layer of frost, and her bright golden eyes coldly scanned the enemies surrounding her. Although she was already certain, she still asked in a frigid voice, "Are you here for me?"
The leading Titled Douluo did not deny it. He nodded candidly, his tone even carrying a hint of matter-of-factness. "Indeed. Someone offered a price we couldn't refuse to take your life. Little girl, if you must blame someone, blame yourself for offending people you shouldn't have. When you reach the underworld, don't hold a grudge against us."
Having confirmed the opponent's intent and stance, the last of the doubts in Ye Guyi's heart vanished, replaced by towering rage and chilling killing intent. Her cool voice was filled with contempt and disdain: "A dignified Titled Douluo, yet you are scum willing to be the lapdogs of Evil Soul Masters! How dare you bark like a dog before me?!"
"Sharp-tongued!" A cold light flashed in the Titled Douluo Elder's eyes. He wasted no more words, suddenly waving his hand and shouting sternly, "Move! Finish this quickly!"
Upon his command, the two other Soul Douluo who had been waiting and the ten-plus Soul Saint powerhouses around them instantly acted like fierce beasts breaking free from their chains. They roared in unison as powerful Soul Power fluctuations erupted, and the light of multicolored Soul Rings made the valley look bizarre and garish.
They coordinated perfectly, pouncing from different directions. The light of various soul skills shone, forming an airtight net of death that closed in on Ye Guyi at the center!
Facing the sharp attacks coming from all sides, there was no fear in Ye Guyi's eyes, only a resolute will to fight!
"Evil shall eventually be judged! Angel Descent!"
She let out a clear, long cry. The soul core within her body spun frantically at an unprecedented speed, and pure Angel Soul Power surged out like a volcanic eruption. A blinding light of Seraphim Holy Light erupted with her as the center, instantly dispelling the gloom and killing intent in the valley, as if a true sun had risen in this place!
Within this endless light and holy aura, three pairs of giant wings formed purely of holy light unfolded from Ye Guyi's back. With a gentle flap, they scattered countless feathers of light.
At this moment, her Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul was fully possessed. The light of the Angel Sword in her hand surged, and the blade hummed as if venting its determination for judgment and its anger toward evil along with its master!
Using the powerful force that erupted from her Martial Soul possession, Ye Guyi slammed her feet against the ground. Her figure transformed into a brilliant golden stream of light as she soared into the sky without hesitation. Where the holy sword pointed, the light followed, as she vowed to carve out a path to survival from this desperate situation!
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