The woman in white, seeing that her magical instrument had taken effect and blocked Han Li’s golden blade, revealed a smug expression on her face.
“So that’s why you dared to jump out so recklessly! You must be relying on a top-tier magical instrument!” she sneered, but her hands did not hesitate for a moment. She flipped her hand and produced a pink crystal ball, offering it into the air where it hovered above her head.
“Oh no, that crystal ball can corrode others’ magical instruments! Junior Brother, stop her quickly! That’s how all my instruments were destroyed,” the woman in yellow exclaimed, her face pale as she hurriedly warned.
Han Li’s heart sank. Without a second thought, he raised his hand and threw out the silver hook he had been holding, transforming it into a streak of silver light that shot toward the woman’s crystal ball.
The woman in white curled her lips slightly, forming a strange hand seal with her fingers before directing a red beam of light toward the crystal ball above her.
The crystal ball, having absorbed the spell technique, immediately glowed with a red light, began to spin automatically, and sprayed streams of pink liquid. This formed a liquid cloud centered around the ball. Though only about ten feet in size, it shrouded the area above the woman in a crimson glow.
Han Li hesitated, not daring to let the silver hook easily enter the red liquid. Instead, he manipulated it to dip downward, heading straight for the woman in white below.
At the same time, he secretly summoned another high-grade magical instrument—the Green Thread—sending it slithering along the ground like a spirit snake, moving silently and stealthily.
“Swift!” the woman in white suddenly pointed at the crystal ball.
A small portion of the liquid cloud immediately separated and flew downward, enveloping the silver light that had just passed beneath it. The silver hook slowed down and revealed its original form!
Seeing this, Han Li grew anxious. Gritting his teeth, he decided to abandon the silver hook and instead directed the Green Thread, which had just arrived, to swiftly wrap around the woman in white, trapping both her and her protective barrier tightly like a large zongzi. Although the woman in white possessed many magical treasures, she was momentarily flustered and unable to break free immediately.
Seizing the opportunity, Han Li promptly took out the talisman treasure, the “Golden Light Brick.”
Though he had no idea how long the Green Thread could restrain her, he had no choice but to take the risk. He hoped to eliminate her with the talisman treasure before she could break free.
The woman in yellow, though ordinary in appearance, was quite clever. Even without magical instruments or powerful talismans, she continuously cast minor spells like fireballs or ice spikes, attacking the liquid ball trapping the silver hook and the small mirror. She hoped to free Han Li’s instruments and increase their chances of victory.
Unfortunately, these attacks were as ineffective as scratching an itch through a boot.
“Hmph, do you think a mere high-grade magical instrument can trap me? I’ll show you how foolish you are!” the woman in white arrogantly declared, even while trapped within the Green Thread.
Han Li ignored her. He held up the “Golden Light Brick” talisman treasure, preparing himself for the massive drain on his spiritual power.
But just then, a terrifyingly powerful spiritual energy suddenly erupted from the dense forest behind the woman in white.
Han Li was stunned. Before he could react, a dazzling yellow streak shot out from the forest like lightning, piercing through Han Li’s Green Thread, the woman’s protective barrier, and the woman in white herself in an instant. The woman in white didn’t even have time to scream before she fell dead on the spot.
Han Li was initially shocked but quickly realized what had happened. He immediately tried to dart away, but it was already too late.
A blue figure flashed several times like a meteor streaking across the moon, arriving at the woman’s corpse in an instant. He snatched the storage pouch at her waist and burst into loud laughter, his face filled with wild joy.
Seeing that he was a step too late, Han Li sighed in frustration. But for the sake of his life, he steeled himself and coldly observed the man’s every move.
The newcomer was a middle-aged man covered in scars, with narrow eyes, a hooked nose, and an aura of murderous intent that made anyone who saw him shudder and want to keep their distance. His cultivation had reached the peak of the thirteenth layer, making Han Li’s heart grow even heavier.
“Feng Yue! You’re the madman Feng Yue from Tianque Fort!”
Before the blue-clad man could speak, the woman in yellow cried out in terror, her face looking as if she had encountered the most dreadful demon. She was far more frightened than when she was being pursued by the woman in white.
“Heh heh! I didn’t expect a little girl to recognize me. Stand there quietly and wait while I check my gains. I’ll deal with you two later!” The blue-clad man merely glanced sideways at the woman in yellow before lowering his head to inspect the storage pouch in his hand, right in front of them.
Han Li touched his nose and gazed calmly at the man, his eyes flickering with uncertainty. Although he didn’t know who this person was, he was greatly annoyed by his senior sister’s exaggerated reaction.
To Han Li, no matter who the opponent was, he couldn’t afford to lose his composure. The stronger the enemy, the more important it was to remain calm!
He glanced at his now freed magical instruments and reached out to recall the golden blade and the silver hook.
The golden blade was fine, as good as new. But the appearance of the silver hook startled Han Li! The once shiny silver instrument was now covered in rust and pitted like a broken blade, having lost most of its spiritual energy and rendered nearly useless.
Only then did Han Li understand what the woman in yellow meant by “destroying magical instruments.” The pink liquid sprayed by the crystal ball was vicious! Anyone’s magical instrument would likely suffer if it came into contact.
After this realization, his attention was drawn to the dazzling yellow light in front of the blue-clad man.
It was a strangely shaped small knife with a handle. The handle was about a foot long, while the blade was only three or four inches. The entire knife was crystalline and translucent, emitting a piercing yellow light.
It was this peculiar object that had killed the woman in white in one strike.
Han Li stared intently at it, his expression growing increasingly gloomy, his face darkening like a storm cloud, his lips tightly sealed. But the word “talisman treasure” kept flashing through his mind.
The knife’s power, its nearly light-like appearance, and the astonishing burst of spiritual energy all confirmed that it was indeed a talisman treasure, just like his “Golden Light Brick,” possessing the power of a magical treasure.
This discovery left a bitter taste in Han Li’s mouth!
He looked up at the murky yellow sky. Though he couldn’t tell the exact time, it was undoubtedly early morning of the second day. He wondered if he had used up all his luck on the first day, which was why he was facing such misfortune so early on the second day.
First, he had encountered a fellow sect sister who dragged him into being a shield, forcing him to confront the treasure-filled woman from the Masked Moon Sect. Her top-tier magical instruments were incredibly powerful, nearly overwhelming him.
Now, this so-called madman Feng Yue had appeared. Not only was his spiritual power far superior, but he also possessed a talisman treasure, making him even more formidable than the treasure-filled woman! How was Han Li supposed to escape now?
He didn’t believe this madman would let the two of them go just because he was in a good mood. It seemed he had no choice but to fight for his life!
As Han Li was lost in thought, Feng Yue on the opposite side finally finished inspecting the storage pouch and looked up with a slight smile, evidently quite pleased with his gains.
He grinned viciously, about to say something to Han Li and the woman, when his eyes fell on the small mirror and crystal ball on the ground. Greed flashed in his eyes as he reached out to draw the two instruments into his hand.
But before the two instruments could rise, a small fireball flew from afar, interrupting his attempt to retrieve them and forcing him to step back. With a wave of his hand, he released a fireball of his own to destroy it. This enraged Feng Yue, and a fierce expression spread across his face.
The fireball had been launched by Han Li. After witnessing the power of the small mirror and the crystal ball, how could he let them fall into the enemy’s hands? The woman in yellow, however, was startled by Han Li’s move and nearly cried out.
Feng Yue slowly turned to Han Li, the scars on his face twisting like squirming earthworms, sending chills down one’s spine. After glaring at Han Li fiercely for a moment, he suddenly spoke: “How do you want to die? Do you want to be sliced to death piece by piece, or roasted alive inch by inch by a great fire?”
The woman in yellow trembled, her face deathly pale. Unable to suppress her fear any longer, she secretly glanced around, considering other options.
“I want you to die!” Han Li replied with a smile, his expression natural and bright.
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