Published: March 3, 2025
Chapter 894: Fleeing in Disarray!
“Boom!!!”
In the high sky, two streaks of spiritual light, one blue and one black, collided in a long arc, creating a deafening roar that shook the heavens and earth.
The power of the fourth-tier high quality erupted without any embellishments, sending waves of residual force radiating in all directions, instantly turning the mountains upside down.
In an instant, countless mountains were destroyed, and the ground was left with extensive deep pits and cracks.
For low-level cultivators and mortals, such a scene was no different from a natural disaster; encountering it meant only one road to death.
“Bang~!”
In the high sky, the two streaks of spiritual light were in a stalemate for a moment, but ultimately, the blue spiritual light was the first to dissipate.
However, the True Treasure Slaughtering Immortal Sword was not in any better shape, having exhausted much of its power.
“Whoosh~”
Before the sword could continue its attack, another blue fireball came rushing toward it.
“Boom!!!”
Upon contact with the Slaughtering Immortal Sword, the blue fireball suddenly exploded, raising the temperature in a radius of several dozen miles.
Accompanied by the scorching aura of fire, the pure and terrifying power erupted, forcing the already weakened Slaughtering Immortal Sword back several miles.
Activating the “Qingyang Nebula,” Liu Yu easily repelled two blue fireballs from the Elysium Old Demon’s Life-Bound True Treasure.
With this strike, the two were evenly matched.
At this moment, in terms of spiritual pressure, Liu Yu, who had activated the “Qingyang Nebula” and amplified himself with his nebula body, was already on par with the Elysium Old Demon.
In the clash of spiritual pressure, he had no disadvantage whatsoever.
After all, in the ten years following the expedition to the Mountain-Shift Legacy Dwelling, his three avenues of cultivation had progressed side by side, making significant strides compared to ten years ago.
The most crucial improvement was his cultivation level, which had risen from the fourth layer of nascent soul to the fifth layer.
At this moment, if Liu Yu were to truly unleash his full power, even just one fireball would be enough to fend off the attack of the Slaughtering Immortal Sword.
However, he did not do so.
Instead, he deliberately feigned weakness, creating a sense of “attainability,” making the opponent believe he was merely a paper tiger, tempting them to continue taking risks for profit.
As someone who had been through similar experiences, Liu Yu knew the mindset of the Elysium Old Demon all too well.
This demon cultivator, who killed and robbed treasures, appeared arrogant and overconfident, but in reality, that arrogance was just a facade.
In their hearts, they were cautiously observing the situation.
Truly arrogant individuals were rare; otherwise, they wouldn't even reach the golden core realm.
If, at this moment, Liu Yu displayed unexpected strength or if something unusual happened, the opponent would likely resort to the “Thirty-Six Strategies of Retreat” immediately.
Liu Yu always repaid grudges, an eye for an eye, blood for blood.
Since today the Elysium Old Demon had ambushed him, he naturally wanted to retaliate today.
With sufficient strength, revenge should not wait overnight!
Thus, feigning weakness to make the opponent feel there was an opportunity was a very wise choice, discouraging them from retreating when the situation turned unfavorable.
In a way, they were of the same kind, so Liu Yu understood the Elysium Old Demon’s current mindset very well.
Having already created a vendetta, and if the target was not too strong and still within an manageable range, the Elysium Old Demon would likely think of seizing the treasure and eliminating the threat.
Root out the stalks!
An enemy, especially one of the same level, should not be left alive to celebrate the New Year.
Putting himself in their shoes, if Liu Yu had similar thoughts and took action, he would likewise think of rooting out the threat.