Chapter 1249 - 1246: Sacrifice
Lin Chuan fell straight down from the air, landing heavily on the ground. Although a height of four or five meters might not be fatal, the pain was definitely real.
Lin Chuan checked himself and found that all his injuries had been fully healed by a mysterious power. Where there were once jagged wounds, there was now smooth, white skin, starkly contrasting with the black skin around it. Moreover, Lin Chuan's True Qi had also fully recovered, the restless red True Qi now lying obediently within him.
This time, Lin Chuan wouldn't act foolishly again. The red True Qi was terrifying, and Lin Chuan had truly experienced it now. Just like a leech that releases a toxin to paralyze your nerves before biting, the red True Qi similarly numbed all awareness, leaving only one's most powerful thoughts in the mind while discarding everything else.
While the yellow True Qi might seem weaker in comparison, Lin Chuan knew that if he could wield it properly, its power would be no less formidable than the red True Qi.
"Your life is huge, such a powerful attack didn't kill you, instead it awakened your most powerful force. That kind of power is exhilarating, isn't it?" said the person, eyes showing greedy lust. The reason for imprisoning Lin Chuan was precisely that formidable power. Not killing Lin Chuan, the sect's aim was also for that power, whoever obtained it first would be the victor.
Actually, Lin Chuan didn't fully understand. This power came from the Yin Yang Double Jade, and the person was after the Yin Yang Jade.
Lin Chuan was surprised; he hadn't expected the opponent to know his body better than himself. What was the reason?
"Such power is beyond human imagination. If you're still coveting it, then I advise you to give up on that idea!" Lin Chuan said to the person in front of him.
The person seemed to hear the funniest joke in the world, laughing and rolling on the ground, looking terrifying, making those unaware think the person might have gone mad!
Indeed, the person had gone mad. When heaven wants someone to perish, it first makes them crazy. Right now, there was no rationality left in the person.
"Actually, even though my power is depleted, you still cannot kill me!" The person suddenly laughed, standing up from the crawling position, even brushing off the dirt on his clothes, acting as if fully regained sanity. "I unleashed that attack not to flaunt my strength but as a ritual! Heh heh, do you understand the ritual? Whenever someone dies, if they are stronger than me, I use this move because this way I can gain even greater power."
"You're very weak right now, it's best to surrender quickly to avoid me accidentally killing you cruelly." Lin Chuan wasn't joking; he was filled with hatred, but the person's existence had even more pressing matters.
"Do you even have the skill?" The person's mouth was still harsh, looking at Lin Chuan with the same disdain, for he had guessed Lin Chuan's thoughts, not expecting Lin Chuan to consider him so weak, which made him really angry.
Lin Chuan didn't know how the person was thinking. Seeing no movement from him, he started walking forward.
Those behind the person hadn't acted because Zhang Wenhui was watching them nearby, ready to intervene if they dared to move.
Lin Chuan accurately judged; the person was equally drained of strength, needing only fifty percent of Inner Qi to slay him now.
At this moment, Zhang Wenhui suddenly said, "Following the Lord of Ghosts brings no good outcomes, leave."
Lin Chuan was stunned, gazing at the formidable foe before him.
This person hesitated for a while, sighed, and gestured to the others, who promptly vanished into the tall grass.
Once the others disappeared, Lin Chuan couldn't wait to ask Zhang Wenhui, "What trick is this, how did I end up here?"
Zhang Wenhui chuckled, approaching Lin Chuan, saying, "Don't be angry, it's like this: Xiao Jia and the others were in Jiangbei City, happened upon the Lord of Ghosts, committed fully to battle, resulting in True Qi coagulating and landing in a misplaced space here. Sending you from the Underworld realm to here, I think you should know."
Lin Chuan already knew; Xu Ji, that old oddity, explained it to him. But he still didn't understand why Zhang Wenhui knocked him unconscious and placed him in Baihua Valley.
Zhang Wenhui's explanation of this made Lin Chuan's eyes widen; as for the reasons, they will be revealed later in the story.
While they were talking, several long hollers came, followed by the appearance of dozens of silhouettes, those who had just left not long ago.
How did these people return so quickly? Lin Chuan and Zhang Wenhui exchanged bewildered looks.
Dozens rushed toward Lin Chuan and Zhang Wenhui, and trailing them was another figure, while slower runners within the group were struck down directly.
"Lin Chuan, quickly save them!" Zhang Wenhui shouted loudly.
Upon hearing, Lin Chuan leaped into the air, flying towards the group.
"Hurry!" Lin Chuan suddenly appeared before Duan Feng, trying to shield him from the attack.
Duan Feng was overjoyed, not expecting Lin Chuan, whom he had wanted to kill, to become his savior.
At this moment, Zhang Wenhui rushed over, eyes fixed on the figure, speaking to those saved by Lin Chuan, "I already told you, following the Lord of Ghosts earns no good result."
The person saved by Lin Chuan felt embarrassed, cursing at the pursuer, "Ungrateful wretch, despite being your disciple, and you still go for me."
The figure grinned maliciously, "Duan Feng, you are no longer my disciple. In Phantom Sect, failing a mission is fatal."
"Thank you, Lin Chuan!" Duan Feng gratefully remarked. Then, signaling the group, he led them off in another direction.
"You really think you can run? And you two, coming out here to die, truly fools!" The person disregarded who Lin Chuan was, anyone standing in his way meant one word—kill! Duan Feng's ruthlessness was taught by this person!
At this, Zhang Wenhui's mind shook, speaking to Lin Chuan, "Lin Chuan, I'll leave this to you." Then, he suddenly disappeared into the grassland.
"How do you have no humanity, even ignoring your student!" Lin Chuan angrily confronted the person, forgetting to ask Zhang Wenhui, due to focusing on him.
"Who are you to interfere with me!" The person angrily shouted, since reaching this position no one dared defy him.
Quickly twisting with his body, he punched at Lin Chuan.
Perfect timing, Lin Chuan thought, as his best skill was close-combat, relying on Blue Amber, forever his strongest ally. As long as Blue Amber was in his hand, he could continue fighting.
Against a figure like this, no weapon was necessary, even directly clashing hands with Blue Amber was no concern.
In the first round, Lin Chuan was disadvantaged; their strength difference was too vast, Lin Chuan couldn't fend off the attack despite using all his might, getting knocked into a tree in front of Duan Feng.
Duan Feng saw injured Lin Chuan, understanding Lin Chuan's power even with aid was greatly overshadowed.
"Are you okay?" Duan Feng asked, feeling discomfort from friendly sentiments, his facial muscles seemed uncontrollable.
"I'm fine! Hurry, you all must go! I said I'll hold them off, and I definitely will!" After speaking, Lin Chuan dashed forward, preventing pursuit.
Lin Chuan didn't know what superpowers the opponent had but seemed undeterred due to no warning from Duan Feng, implying none. In the skirmish, Lin Chuan sensed familiar power but couldn't place it.
"Catch this move!" The person retrieved a small sword, spinning continuously, shooting like a silver lightning towards Lin Chuan, clashing with his dagger. The sound finally reminded Lin Chuan of the source of the aura.
"Looks like you're a traitor from Maoshan Tao, right?" Lin Chuan loudly accused; if true, defeating them would be impossible, Maoshan Tao skills were formidable, particularly those reaching the Sword Control Stage, unmatched by common folk.
"You can trace my origin, huh?" The person didn't deny Lin Chuan's conjecture!
Unable to exchange pleasantries, Lin Chuan resolved to fight hard. Lin Chuan had the capability to escape, if overwhelmed, he absolutely would, leaving Duan Feng and the others to their fate, having done all he could!