Former Interstellar Mercenary In Urban Cultivation World -
Chapter 976: Swift Strike and Escape
Chapter 976: Swift Strike and Escape
Songji Yan quickly noticed that Ilmyeong Yi was avoiding Jinhwa Hou’s attacks, realizing that his previous actions might have raised Ilmyeong Yi’s suspicions.
"Ilmyeong Yi, if you don’t start taking this seriously, do you want to let others reap the rewards?" Songji Yan sent a message to Ilmyeong Yi, giving a subtle look at Jiheon Yang.
Ilmyeong Yi snorted, "That’s what I should be saying to you. Don’t think you can use me as a pawn. I’m not that foolish."
"Fine, let’s both avoid that. I promise I won’t do it. You’ve seen it yourself—two Purple Spirits are outside, watching us like hawks. If we don’t take down Jinhwa Hou soon, those Purple Spirits might lose patience," Songji Yan said in a grave tone, trying to provoke him.
Ilmyeong Yi glanced toward the door, where the two Purple Spirits were already showing menacing expressions, which intimidated him. Gritting his teeth, he finally began to fight seriously.
Songji Yan breathed a sigh of relief. Although he had deliberately set up Ilmyeong Yi, he hadn’t intended for him to be killed by Jinhwa Hou.
If Ilmyeong Yi died, Songji Yan would struggle to hold back Jinhwa Hou alone. Even if he ultimately won, both sides would suffer, which wasn’t his goal.
Jinhwa Hou understood their plans clearly. With a cold smile, he thought, Joining forces against me, huh? Let’s see who laughs last.
"These human cultivators are truly treacherous, still holding back even at this point," Purple Spirit A sneered maliciously.
"So, what do you think? Is it almost time?" asked Purple Spirit B.
"No need to rush. These humans are already on their last legs. Let’s wait a bit longer, force them to reveal everything they have first," replied Purple Spirit A.
"Do you think any of them might have a Gold Token?" Purple Spirit B asked again.
"The strongest among the humans—he’s likely one of the best among their cultivators. It’s not unlikely," Purple Spirit A said, watching as Jinhwa Hou, surrounded and attacked by two cultivators at the Soul Formation stage, was still holding his ground.
Purple Spirit B squinted its eyes. It would be great if that Gold Token really was on him.
The two Purple Spirits stopped talking, each distrustful of the other despite their alliance.
Just then, Jinhwa Hou, who had caught Purple Spirit A’s attention, was suddenly knocked back, spitting blood. He wiped the blood from his mouth, took something from his storage pouch, and threw it hard, laughing as he did.
"Isn’t it the plaque you’re after? I don’t need this Gold Token. Take it!"
The disciples from the Eternal One Sect and the Demonic Night Palace froze. A Gold Token? Since when did Jinhwa Hou have one?
While they were stunned by Jinhwa Hou’s words, neither noticed the ecstatic expressions on the two Purple Spirits’ faces.
"The Gold Token is mine!" Purple Spirit A rushed forward first.
Purple Spirit B reacted a moment later and quickly followed.
At that moment, it sensed a tremendous danger closing in on it.
Turning, it saw a blade light appearing right behind it, descending swiftly without giving it any time to react.
With a slicing sound, the blade light effortlessly pierced its defense and penetrated its body, restricting its movements.
Amalia ignored this wandering Spirit and moved without hesitation towards Purple Spirit A.
Purple Spirit A realized something was wrong when Purple Spirit B was attacked. It wanted to see what had happened, but a shout rang out.
"Watch the sword!"
Jinhwa Hou left Songji Yan and Ilmyeong Yi, launching an attack on Purple Spirit A to buy Amalia time.
To dodge the sword aimed directly at its head, Purple Spirit A dared not turn around to see what had happened. Enraged, it dodged the attack, then turned to counter.
Jinhwa Hou was thrown back with a laugh, but he felt utterly pleased.
In high-level combat, any detail could spell failure.
Seeing Amalia severely wound Purple Spirit B, he was convinced.
Amalia directly used the Seventh Blade of the Eight Gods Blade technique, capitalizing on the second opportunity Jinhwa Hou had created for her, slashing Purple Spirit A’s head.
This blow struck Purple Spirit A’s Spirit orb right out, which Renshu Chang, who had been prepared, promptly caught.
Others, shocked by the sudden string of events, paused their attacks in surprise.
After killing Purple Spirit A, Amalia immediately turned back to finish off Purple Spirit B. Her earlier attack hadn’t been fatal; to conceal the fluctuation of her energy and avoid detection, she hadn’t used her full power.
Seeing Purple Spirit A killed in one blow, Purple Spirit B was terrified. Already gravely injured, it instantly lost the will to resist.
Without hesitation, Amalia chased after it. Purple Spirit B let out a shrill scream, only to have its head split open with a slicing sound.
"A Purple Orb still won’t let me reach the peak of the Soul Formation stage. You all should take it," Amalia said.
The most important thing was not taking credit without merit—being a bystander through the fight had already left her feeling ashamed enough.
Sechang Dai didn’t say anything, but Renshu Chang could guess what she was thinking. Yet, to say she had no contribution was unthinkable, as without her, he and Junior Brother Hsu might not have survived the attacks from Jiheon Yang and his allies in the side hall, and would’ve suffered far worse injuries.
"Let’s go!" Amalia caught the purple orb midair.
The screams of the slain spirit had already spread, and other purple spirits would arrive soon. They had no time left. Renshu Chang quickly grabbed Junior Brother Hsu and Sechang Dai, pulling them along to run.
Jinhwa Hou wasn’t slow either, leaping from the corner of the wall with remarkable energy.
As they moved, the disciples from the Eternal One Sect and the Demonic Night Palace finally reacted, scrambling to follow, their eyes still filled with shock.
Before joining the Path of All Immortals, Amalia had only just broken through to the early of the Soul Formation stage.
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