Thunderbirds soared through the air, not only shattering the phantom flying swords above but also unleashing a torrent of electricity after spreading their wings, directly counterattacking Situ Chicheng.
Situ Chicheng immediately retrieved a magical artifact, a bronze bell. With a vigorous shake, the rippling sound created an invisible barrier around them, blocking the electricity.
In the next moment, Situ Chicheng flicked his fingers, and a new flying sword appeared, descending towards Bai Ye.
Bai Ye, not to be outdone, also formed sword gestures. Jing Lei Zi Dian and Yan Huang Fei Huo attacked again, intertwining into fiery streams.
*Boom!*
The three flying swords met in the air, and a deafening roar erupted.
The sky seemed to be torn apart.
As the three swords collided, terrifying fluctuations rippled outwards, creating countless void rifts that spread across the sky, appearing extremely menacing.
Then...
Situ Chicheng's sword was suddenly shattered, tumbling in the air, while Bai Ye's thunder and fire hurtled towards Situ Chicheng.
*Boom, boom, boom!*
Thunder and fire streaked across the sky, with explosions echoing continuously.
Fiery orbs detonated one after another in the sky, filling the horizon.
Situ Chicheng chose to dodge immediately but was still struck by the outward ripple, falling from the sky and crashing onto the roof of a nearby building.
Propping himself up with one hand, Situ Chicheng got to his feet, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.
Having suppressed Situ Chicheng, Bai Ye turned to look behind him.
Bloody crystals rose before Yimi, acting as shields against Bailu's shots. However, the effect was not good. Bailu fired her twin guns, launching white energy beams that chipped away at the blood-red crystals with each shot.
While Yimi could block, it was only just that.
Then...
*Zzzzz!*
Bai Ye's body suddenly transformed into lightning and shot forward, reappearing in human form before Bailu.
Bailu's pupils contracted, and she immediately aimed her guns at Bai Ye. But in that instant, Bai Ye grabbed Bailu's wrist and raised her arm.
*Bang!*
Bailu pulled the trigger, but the energy beam flew harmlessly into the sky.
"Firepower Queen?" Bai Ye grinned. "Hey!"
Bai Ye's laughter was laced with mockery. Bailu, enraged, kicked towards Bai Ye.
*Hiss!*
Bai Ye instantly gasped and quickly pressed down with his left hand, pinning Bailu's calf.
The saying "the most venomous heart belongs to women" was truly accurate. Was this a place to just kick around? And she was wearing high heels with pointed toes!
The attempt to shatter her leg with "Sui Yi Yong Zhi" failed. Bailu's left hand lunged forward, rapidly pulling the trigger.
But at that very moment, Bai Ye's body suddenly fragmented, scattering into a swarm of arcs of electricity. After evading Bailu's attack, he rapidly reformed into human shape behind her.
Bai Ye reached out and placed his hand on Bailu's back.
"Yan Bao!"
The air around them instantly became scorching hot, and searing flames overflowed from Bai Ye's palm.
Then...
*Boom!*
An explosion suddenly erupted. A fireball appeared in Bai Ye's hand, and as it detonated, layered waves of force propelled Bailu outwards, sending her tumbling across the street.
After this strike, Bai Ye's figure flickered, transforming into lightning and returning to Yimi's side.
Bai Ye extended his hand and said, "Give me the thing."
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 it, Yimi would no longer be in danger.
Those two god-followers were after the crystal. With the crystal given to Bai Ye, Yimi could simply leave, and they wouldn't stop her; they would turn their target to Bai Ye instead.
Meanwhile, Bai Ye received the crystal and glanced at it.
Life Crystal (??)
What is this?
It only had a name, no item classification or quality, nor an item description, let alone any effects. Its purpose was unknown.
However, it must be something good, otherwise, there wouldn't be such a scramble for it.
Thinking this, Bai Ye tossed the crystal onto the ground and stepped on it.
"Come!" Bai Ye beckoned towards Bailu and Situ Chicheng, who were getting back up. "Come and get it!"
*Zzzzz!*
The moment Bai Ye spoke, large arcs of electricity surged around him.
The current continuously expanded, becoming thicker and pushing outwards. Then...
*Boom, boom, boom!*
The electricity coursed across the ground, leaving massive cracks. When it struck buildings, they were instantly shattered.
Simultaneously...
Purple venom began to ooze from Bai Ye's face, dripping downwards. Upon hitting the ground, it hissed, and wisps of white smoke rose.
Jing Lei Zi Dian and Yan Huang Fei Huo descended from the sky, reforming into their sword shapes and hovering on either side of Bai Ye.
Bai Ye spread his palms, and the sound of a phoenix cry emanated from his hand as a ball of immortal flame burned in his palm.
Full power unleashed!
Bailu and Situ Chicheng exchanged glances. They did not continue their attack but silently retreated backwards.
Behind them, a huge void rift suddenly appeared.
Bailu and Situ Chicheng did not linger but retreated into the void rift. Then, the two void rifts closed, and space returned to normal.
The item had fallen into Bai Ye's hands...
Bailu and Situ Chicheng chose to withdraw.
They were not confident they could retrieve the item from Bai Ye.
Bai Ye grinned, then bent down to pick up the crystal from the ground. Then...
*Zzzzz!*
Bai Ye's body transformed into electricity and moved several meters back, blocking Yimi.
Yimi slightly lowered her stance, assuming a combat posture.
Yimi said, "I've already given you the item."
"Yeah!" Bai Ye replied. "You asked me to help you, and I agreed to take the item. However..."
Bai Ye smirked.
"I didn't say I wouldn't kill you."
Yimi involuntarily took half a step back, and a ball of blood mist appeared in her palm.
"No need to be so nervous," Bai Ye said, tossing the crystal. "Answer two questions, and your life can be bought."
Yimi asked, "The first question is, what is the Life Crystal?"
"Hmm!" Bai Ye responded. "The second question, what are god-followers?"
Yimi took a deep breath and said, "I don't know what the Life Crystal is, but I know that the god-followers want to get it, so I want it too."
"Oh?" Bai Ye blinked in surprise. "That's rather interesting. Then, how was it obtained? Through a hidden quest? A restricted 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!"
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