Published: March 3, 2025
Chapter 732: The Distinction Between Enemy and Friend
Faced with high-level cultivators, Liu Yu naturally acted with caution.
However, the current presence of these Qian Court golden core cultivators, combined with seven third-stage spiritual ships, was not enough to make him hesitant.
Furthermore, having suppressed himself for so long, it was time to vent his frustrations!
Making a decision, Liu Yu decided not to dodge any longer and flew straight ahead. The Qian Court fleet was coming towards him, and the distance between the two sides was closing rapidly.
"Whoosh, whoosh~!"
Both sides sped away at an incredible velocity; a distance of over a hundred miles could be crossed in just a few breaths by golden core cultivators and third-stage spiritual ships at full throttle.
"This situation seems a bit off."
"These loose cultivators appear too calm."
On the third-stage spiritual ship, a peak golden core cultivator, seemingly the squad leader, gazed at Liu Yu and the others, who were rapidly approaching, and gradually ceased smiling.
For some reason, he suddenly felt a sense of unease.
Although there were orders from above not to act recklessly, it felt wrong to let such a good opportunity slip by without reaping any rewards.
Since many of his peers were doing the same, the lives of a few loose cultivators were inconsequential, as long as it didn't escalate too far, the higher-ups wouldn't truly investigate.
Initially, upon seeing Liu Yu and his companions "frantically flee," he thought they were just ordinary loose cultivators, which is why he wanted to make a quick profit.
However, as the distance continued to close, his spiritual perception grew increasingly uneasy.
After dodging once, the other party no longer avoided him, seeming to have some confidence.
Moreover, they hadn't spoken a word or shown any intention to communicate; this clearly indicated they were prepared for a confrontation!
"Empty bravado."
"If they really had the capability, why would they be fleeing in such a panic?"
"The captain is too cautious; it’s just two loose golden core cultivators."
"Even if their cultivation is slightly higher, we have seven third-stage spiritual ships and ten golden core cultivators; are we really afraid of them turning the tables?"
A nearby female golden core cultivator scoffed.
She was from a family of cultivators and had dealt with loose cultivators many times, always looking down on those who were neither human nor ghost.
The squad leader glanced at the female cultivator, slowly nodded without retorting, but his unease remained unchanged.
At this point, there was no turning back.
Intentionally intercepting the other party, the intentions were clear; in some sense, both sides had already formed an unresolvable enmity.
Since enmity had been established, the hidden dangers must be eliminated; there was no room for leniency!
One breath, two breaths
With both sides speeding away, in just a bit more than two breaths, the distance had closed to around forty miles.
The cold metal surfaces of the seven spiritual ships illuminated one by one with magical formations, and the spiritual energy fluctuations of the third stage rippled through the night sky.
In the next moment, seven extremely condensed beams of light shot out, heading straight for Liu Yu.
Simultaneously, several different magical treasures soared from the seven spiritual ships, striking towards the target in perfect synchronization.
Due to the varying cultivation levels, the quality of the magical treasures differed; some were of lower quality while others were quite potent.
However, the lowest had reached the initial phase of the third stage, surpassing the golden core level of cultivators in Tian Nan, while the highest reached the formidable level of peak golden core.
In an instant, the waves of third-stage power fluctuations enveloped the area, and a great battle was about to begin.
"Whoosh, whoosh~"
The speed of the spells and magical treasures far exceeded that of cultivators fleeing.