Former Interstellar Mercenary In Urban Cultivation World
Chapter 986: Calculated Risks

Chapter 986: Calculated Risks

"Don’t be ridiculous. I told you, it’s only to repay a favor. If it weren’t for his warning, we’d likely be in the same situation as Temujin Lei and Seonho Ming, being chased down by that Deity Transformation stage spirit."

Dayeon Xinyue spoke frankly; she knew they might even be caught faster because they had more people, creating a more chaotic aura, which made detection easier.

Jiae Yao shrugged. "If you’re really interested in him, you’d better act fast. A man this powerful and young is bound to have many admirers. If you don’t seize the chance, you might regret it when someone else does."

Dayeon Xinyue gave her a skeptical look, as if saying Jiae Yao wouldn’t believe her even if she told the truth. She felt a bit more sympathy for Kailash Ren’s plight now.

"I mean it. But you and your junior sister sure have a knack for spotting extraordinary people. That little girl also has remarkable talent," Jiae Yao teased.

"Keep talking, and maybe you should go find our junior sister instead. I can go alone," Dayeon Xinyue said, walking ahead without looking back.

"Hey, come on, I’ll stop talking, alright?" Jiae Yao smirked, finding her reaction more amusing than annoying.

The trip to the Path of All Immortals had managed to capture the hearts of the two most unlikely women from the Divine Maiden Sect, women known for their untouchable resolve. She’d definitely have to share the story when they returned—it was important to say things out loud before they turned into regrets, the kind that would fester and grow over time.

After leaving the small spirit behind, Kenny Lin stealthily moved closer to the Deity Transformation stage spirit.

Suddenly, from another direction, two strong auras burst out, instantly drawing the Deity Transformation spirit’s attention.

The Deity Transformation spirit was carefully moving closer when it sensed two auras and immediately pursued them.

"Unnecessary interference," Kenny Lin muttered icily, casting a glance in the direction where Amalia and Jiae Yao were hiding without a trace of gratitude.

Even without their involvement, he would have found a chance to strike this Deity Transformation stage spirit. Now, thanks to their interference, the situation had grown a bit more complicated.

Though somewhat annoyed, Kenny Lin followed after them.

They were not far apart, and soon a skirmish broke out.

Kenny Lin moved through a side hall and stopped at a corner. From his vantage point, he saw the Deity Transformation stage spirit hovering with its back to him on a high building across the way.

Just as he’d anticipated, Dayeon Xinyue and Jiae Yao were facing it, with Dayeon Xinyue holding an divine artifact in her hand, blocking the spirit’s assault with the aid of the weapon.

"So, it’s actually a divine artifact. It must have been you who killed King of Jade Radiance, there’s no doubt," the spirit sneered.

At the sight of the divine artifact, the Deity Transformation stage spirit assumed it had uncovered the truth behind the other spirit’s death.

With a divine artifact, combined with a surprise attack from behind, it was indeed possible to kill it.

"Xinyue, what should we do? Who knows if that guy has arrived yet?" Jiae Yao whispered, a trace of regret in her voice. She hadn’t been able to stop Dayeon Xinyue from provoking the spirit. Although the weapon was powerful, the chances of using it to overcome an enemy of this level were slim, placing them both in real danger.

And they still didn’t know if Kenny Lin would show up.

"We’re retreating," Dayeon Xinyue decided without hesitation.

"Didn’t you say you were creating an opportunity for him?" Jiae Yao was briefly stunned by Dayeon Xinyue’s decisiveness.

"We’ve created the opportunity. If he can’t take advantage of it, that’s his own problem. We’re leaving!" Dayeon Xinyue replied coolly.

The Deity Transformation stage spirit sensed their intent to retreat, hesitating for a moment. But its gaze was fixated greedily on the divine artifact in Dayeon Xinyue’s hand.

If it could obtain that divine artifact, the Deity Transformation stage spirit’s own power would increase, giving it a greater chance of entering the Immortal Spring. But there was one condition: the weapon would have to be compatible. Not all divine artifact were usable by spirits like itself.

"Trying to leave? It won’t be that easy!" In a flash, the spirit disappeared from where it stood.

"It’s coming, run!" Dayeon Xinyue pushed Jiae Yao back and unleashed a blinding flare from the divine weapon, releasing a powerful surge of energy.

"You can’t stop me with such meager skills!" the spirit scoffed. Noticing that Dayeon Xinyue’s strength wasn’t sufficient to wield the weapon to its full potential, it rushed forward with renewed confidence.

A web of white light formed between them and the spirit, blocking its approach.

The spirit sneered and clenched its right fist, punching the light barrier with such force that it shattered like a broken mirror.

Suddenly, a blade of light appeared behind it, moving silently.

"Perfect timing!"

The spirit, which had been focused on the shattered light barrier, laughed and dodged Kenny Lin’s attack as if it had eyes on its back.

With an unchanging expression, Kenny Lin immediately swung a second strike.

Already prepared, the spirit unleashed a rapid series of punches, shattering the blade into sparkling fragments. Some vanished, while others transformed back into sharp edges and launched themselves at it.

Thinking it had broken through his technique, the spirit didn’t notice the hidden danger, underestimating the lingering sword energy that slipped into its body through its feet.

"You really thought I’d be unprepared? I knew there was someone lurking in the shadows!" the spirit boasted, oblivious to the black mist seeping up from the ground and into its body.

"How did it detect him?" Jiae Yao gasped.

Even they hadn’t noticed if Kenny Lin was nearby.

"This Deity Transformation stage spirit isn’t easy to kill. It’s cautious and has already guessed our intentions," Dayeon Xinyue said gravely.

When they suddenly released their energy to draw it over, the spirit had been suspicious from the start. And upon finding only two Soul Formation stage human cultivators waiting, whose strength couldn’t pose a fatal threat, it immediately suspected there was someone else hiding, waiting for a chance to strike.