The Invincible Supreme Medical God
Chapter 316 - 238 Memory Stone Key_2

Chapter 316: Chapter 238 Memory Stone Key_2

Wang Julong did not smile, but her eyes sparkled with an unyielding light. In her hands, a small hurricane began to appear. As always, the wind surged, the hurricane grew, but this time it was no longer just visible air; an immense amount of Qi floated around the young woman. With no trace of Qi Lightning, Hui Yue felt a surge of excitement, guessing that the challenging-to-train advanced martial arts skill had once again progressed in Wang Julong’s grasp.

Seeing Sha Feng coil her tail, Sha Feng’s lips parted from Sha Yun’s lips, forming a spring she used to launch herself directly into the hurricane in front of her.

As Sha Yun sped through the air, she finally activated her Qi. A small, bead-like eye suddenly appeared on her forehead. Qi poured out of her body, engulfing her beautiful figure as it gathered in her hands, forming daggers as long as nails—an incredible precision weapon she wielded expertly.

These Qi Nails were prepared to pulverize the hurricane, but the moment Sha Yun reached Wang Julong, the latter leaped away, carried by the ferocious winds into safety.

Soon, the sound of slicing could be heard, and the wild winds gradually dissipated. Sha Yun had completely dismantled the hurricane, only to find that Wang Julong was not inside it. As she glanced around, the Snake Woman immediately became alert.

Wang Julong was nowhere to be seen. When Hui Yue turned his gaze to the sky, a thunderous roar could be heard. There, Wang Julong currently hung suspended mid-air, lightning wings formed from Qi Lightning affixed to her back. Each wing generated bursts of energy, which converged into a larger Qi Lightning spinning patiently around the young woman’s waist.

This evolution was something Yan Xiaobao had never anticipated. It made him wonder about what epiphanies the young woman had to undergo to unlock this transformation.

The massive hissing sound could be heard as Qi—previously used for aggressive attacks—was directed toward Sha Yun’s tail. Her tail was wrapped in a protective layer, its scales radiating a bright white light.

Now, as Wang Julong flapped her wings, she sneered, unleashing numerous bolts of Qi Thunder Lightning toward Sha Yun. Seeing the onslaught, the Snake Woman let out an enraged hiss, using her swift reflexes to evade the majority of bolts. The few she couldn’t avoid were absorbed by her Qi-shrouded tail.

Both humans and beasts were operating at their peak prowess, as Wang Julong’s Qi Pool had significantly depleted from her Qi Thunder Lightning technique. Similarly, Sha Yun drained much of her Qi to offset the incoming bolts. Neither seemed willing to yield to the other.

Sha Yun, a serpent-like Demon Beast, was unlike Wang Julong—she lacked the ability to fly in the sky. However, she had honed several tricks over years of fighting alongside her sisters.

One such trick was poison. Drawing on her Qi, Sha Yun gathered everything within her mouth and spewed venom enclosed in small Qi balloons, hurling it toward the floating woman. She then crafted another poison ball.

Initially, Wang Julong assumed these poison pills would be simple to avoid. Yet, after ten painfully long minutes, she realized Sha Yun’s true goal wasn’t hitting her directly but instead draining her Qi Pool, forcing her to land.

Gritting her teeth, Wang Julong complied. However, when she landed, contrary to Sha Yun’s expectations, her wings did not dissipate. Instead, they transformed into gloves fitted snugly onto her elegant jade-like hands.

Lightning now congregated in Wang Julong’s hands. Due to the intense energy fluctuations, crackling sounds rippled, distorting the air surrounding the gloves.

Although Sha Yun had previously underestimated Wang Julong, she dared not do so now, fearing the ferocity of the upcoming attack. In response, she summoned all remaining Qi and infused it into her tail. Ultimately, dealing with such a terrifying strike required her most formidable countermeasure.

Unlike earlier, when Sha Long had channeled Qi to coat her tail in a white protective layer, this time it condensed into three scales distributed at the tip of her tail. These scales shone with brilliance—one blue, one white, and one sandy-colored.

This attack, jointly devised by the three sisters, contained fragments of their cultivation base. It required careful guided execution, and now was the prime moment to unleash it.

Kneeling on the ground, Wang Julong’s outstretched arms surged with pulsating energy. As the world turned dark, she forced her consciousness to stabilize her footing, then dashed toward the Snake Woman ahead.

After chasing Sha Yun for a few seconds, Wang Julong suddenly stopped, realizing she couldn’t overcome the Snake Woman at her current speed. Instead, she stood still, lightning gloves clenched into tight fists. Beads of sweat streamed down her face, reflecting the mounting pressure. The effort to maintain control of her immense power required vast reserves of spiritual strength, lest she collapse on the battlefield.

Sha Yun found herself in a similar predicament, her breath ragged from Wang Julong’s startlingly close pursuit. Despite her agility, her movements felt sluggish against Wang Julong’s relentless Qi Lightning techniques.

Suddenly, Sha Yun sprang to action, leaping forward in a serpentine motion. Her tail whipped through the air, building momentum as she charged toward Wang Julong and her lightning gloves.

A deafening explosion resonated, shaking the earth and wide-eyed spectators atop the mountain. Dust billowed, blanketing the stage in sand and making it impossible to discern the outcome of the battle.

Hui Yue swore inwardly, realizing that both combatants might have suffered grievous injuries from their final clash. Though his curiosity got the better of him, it was evident Wang Julong had substantially benefited from the cultivation techniques she had mastered. This also meant she would likely face Yan Xiaobao again in the future.

The prospect stirred mixed emotions in Yan Xiaobao—a mix of joy and excitement, tempered by concern. After all, he was the one who had instigated their duel, and if either was hurt, it would be on his conscience.

As the dust gradually settled, Xu Yue and the others gasped, watching Wang Julong stagger forward. She clutched the arm previously encased in the Qi Thunder Lightning gloves, and it was apparent the exchange had taken its toll on her body.

Without uttering a word, Wang Julong nodded to the crowd before heading toward the infirmary. Her once alabaster-white skin now appeared pale, sweat dripping profusely.

Meanwhile, back on the stage, Yan Xiaobao’s complexion turned similarly pale as he rushed to support Sha Yun. The Snake Woman had collapsed onto the hard ground, coughing violently as blood mingled with the earth beneath her.

Drawing closer, Yan Xiaobao noted the situation wasn’t as severe as he’d feared. Determination blazed in Sha Yun’s eyes as she struggled to stand, wobbling slightly but managing to stabilize herself. She reassured him with an unsteady growl, sputtering up a fresh mouthful of blood as she spoke.

After the battle concluded, an undeniable mutual respect arose between Sha Yun and Wang Julong. Although neither liked the other, there was now a tacit state of acknowledgment between them.

As the new school year began, Wang Julong joined outings with her team, quickly earning their admiration. Sha Yun also became part of the group, always seen by Yan Xiaobao’s side.

Since Sha Yun was Yan Xiaobao’s Magical Creature, she resided in his courtyard, devoting her leisure time to learning human languages. The first phrase she mastered was "Hui Yue," and within half a year, she had completed her linguistic training.

During this six months, Wang Julong broke through yet again, now matching Yan Xiaobao’s cultivation level. The two childhood rivals conversed daily.

Hui Yue focused entirely on cultivation, challenging Rong Xing, Sha Yun, Deng Wu, and Wang Julong almost daily before retreating into meditation to deepen his understanding of martial arts skills and strengthen his cultivation base.

Sha Yun herself underwent remarkable changes after becoming part of the broader world. With her improved linguistic capabilities, her confidence surged. Overnight, she transformed into a true seductress, often causing trouble for Hui Yue. Realizing her alluring appearance, she’d wander the academy alone, flirting with boys and even attempting to tempt the elders responsible for pill distribution.

Each time, she’d be dragged back to Yan Xiaobao, who would scold her to behave properly, but regardless of his words, Sha Yun couldn’t fully rein in her newfound impulses after experiencing the most thrilling phase of her life.

As the warm summer waned, preparations for the national competition at the Royal Arts Academy’s main branch ramped up. However, feeling his cultivation base lacking, Yan Xiaobao politely declined to participate.

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