The thunderbird soared through the air, not only shattering the phantom flying swords above but also unleashing a torrent of electricity as it spread its wings, striking back at Situ Chiceng.
Situ Chiceng immediately produced a magical artifact, a bronze bell. With a vigorous shake, its resonant sound dispersed, conjuring an invisible barrier that blocked the electricity.
In the next instant, Situ Chiceng pointed a fingertip, and a new flying sword appeared, descending towards Bai Ye.
Bai Ye, unwilling to be outdone, also formed sword seals, and the Sky Thunder Purple Lightning and Blazing Phoenix Flying Fire attacked again, intertwining into a fiery dance.
*Boom!*
The three flying swords met in mid-air, and a deafening roar erupted.
The sky seemed to be torn asunder.
The moment the three swords collided, a terrifying wave of energy rippled outwards, creating countless spatial rifts that spread across the sky, looking incredibly ferocious.
And then...
Situ Chiceng's sword was abruptly blown apart, tumbling through the air, while Bai Ye's lightning and fire surged towards Situ Chiceng.
*Boom, boom, boom!*
The lightning and fire streaked across the sky, the sounds of explosions echoing continuously.
Fiery orbs continuously detonated in the heavens, filling the horizon.
Situ Chiceng immediately chose to dodge, yet he was still struck by the residual shockwaves. He fell from the sky, crashing onto the rooftop of a nearby building.
Propping himself up with one hand, Situ Chiceng rose from the ground, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
Having suppressed Situ Chiceng, Bai Ye turned to look behind him.
Blood-red crystals had formed before Yimi, acting as shields against Bailu's barrage. However, their effectiveness was limited. Bailu fired her twin guns, launching beams of white energy, each shot blasting away a piece of the blood-red crystal.
While Yimi could defend, it was only just that.
Then...
*Zi la!*
Bai Ye's body suddenly dissolved into lightning, shooting forward. He then reappeared in human form before Bailu.
Bailu's pupils contracted, and she immediately aimed her gun at Bai Ye. But in that same instant, Bai Ye seized Bailu's wrist, raising her arm.
*Bang!*
Bailu pulled the trigger, but the energy beam shot up into the sky.
"Arms Queen?" Bai Ye grinned, "Hey!"
Bai Ye's laughter was laced with mockery. Bailu, enraged, kicked out at Bai Ye.
*Hiss!*
Bai Ye gasped in pain, quickly pressing down with his left hand to hold Bailu's calf.
The saying "The most venomous heart belongs to a woman" was indeed true. Was this the place to kick randomly? And you're wearing high heels, pointed ones at that!
The "Shatter to Permanence" kick failed. Bailu's left hand darted forward, swiftly pulling the trigger.
But at that very moment, Bai Ye's body shattered, dispersing into arcs of electricity. He evaded Bailu's attack and rapidly reformed into human shape behind her.
Bai Ye reached out and placed his hand on Bailu's back.
"Flame Burst!"
The surrounding air instantly grew scorching hot, and intense flames emanated from Bai Ye's palm.
Then...
*Boom!*
An explosion suddenly erupted. A ball of fire appeared in Bai Ye's hand, and as it detonated, layers of shockwaves pushed outward, sending Bailu tumbling across the street.
After the strike, Bai Ye flickered and transformed into lightning, returning to Yimi's side.
Bai Ye extended his hand. "Give me the item."
Yimi hesitated for a moment, then produced the crystal and placed it in Bai Ye's hand.
Yimi wasn't afraid that Bai Ye would take the item and abandon her. Because without the item, Yimi would no longer be in danger.
Those two Divine Followers were after the crystal. Once the crystal was given to Bai Ye, Yimi could leave freely. They wouldn't stop Yimi but would turn their attention to Bai Ye instead.
On the other side, Bai Ye received the crystal and glanced at it.
Life Crystal (??)
What the heck?
It only had a name, no item category or quality, and no item description. As for its effects, forget it, no one knew what it did.
However, it must be something good, otherwise, there wouldn't have been such a fierce struggle for it.
Bai Ye mused as he tossed the crystal onto the ground and then stepped on it.
"Come on!" Bai Ye beckoned to Bailu and Situ Chiceng, who were getting back up. "Come and get it!"
*Zi la!*
The moment Bai Ye spoke, a vast amount of electricity surged around him.
The current continuously expanded, growing thicker and thicker, pushing outwards. Then...
*Boom, boom, boom!*
The electricity swept across the ground, carving immense fissures. It struck buildings, instantly shattering them.
Simultaneously...
Purple venom began to seep from Bai Ye's face, dripping down. Where it landed, the ground hissed, and wisps of white smoke rose.
The Sky Thunder Purple Lightning and Blazing Phoenix Flying Fire descended from the sky, reforming into their sword shapes and hovering on either side of Bai Ye.
Bai Ye opened his palm, and a phoenix cry emanated from it. A ball of Undying Flame burned in his palm.
All out!
Bailu and Situ Chiceng exchanged a look. They didn't press their attack but silently retreated backward.
Behind them, a massive spatial rift suddenly appeared.
Bailu and Situ Chiceng didn't hesitate and retreated into the spatial rift. The rifts then closed, and the space returned to its normal state.
The item had fallen into Bai Ye's hands...
Bailu and Situ Chiceng chose to withdraw.
They didn't have the confidence to retrieve the item from Bai Ye.
Bai Ye grinned, then bent down to pick up the crystal from the ground. Then...
*Zi la!*
Bai Ye's body transformed into electricity and shifted backward seven or eight meters, positioning himself in front of Yimi.
Yimi slightly lowered her stance, adopting a combat posture.
Yimi said, "I've already given you the item."
"That's right!" Bai Ye replied. "You asked me to help you and give you the item, and I agreed. However..."
Bai Ye curled his lips.
"I never said I wouldn't kill you."
Yimi involuntarily took a half-step back, a ball of blood mist appearing in her palm.
"No need to be so tense," Bai Ye said, tossing the crystal. "Answer two questions for me, and your life is yours."
Yimi asked, "The first question is, what is the Life Crystal?"
"Hmm!" Bai Ye said. "The second question, what are Divine Followers?"
Yimi took a deep breath. "I don't know what the Life Crystal is, but I know that the Divine Followers want to obtain it, so I want it too."
"Oh?" Bai Ye paused, looking surprised. "This is rather interesting. So, how was it obtained? A hidden mission? A forbidden zone? Or is Laboratory No. 3 considered a dangerous area where it can be directly acquired? Never mind, let's be more direct. I need to know the process!"