Eternal Life Starts from Tai Chi

Chapter 418: Chapter 414: Rather Die Than Grant Your Wish, I’ll Take the Initiative

Baili Star had been chatting with the Taiyin Saintess not because he was talkative, but because he was stalling for time.

He also knew the Taiyin Saintess was hesitant. Furthermore, if she were to use a Secret Technique and unleash the power of the Nether Beast Ancient Insect, her injuries would only grow more severe.

That was why the Taiyin Saintess hadn’t struck immediately.

But now, she was unable to.

"You disgusting bastard! I would rather die than let you have your way."

"You want to use my Nether Beast Ancient Insect to fix the problem with your Spirit? Dream on!"

The Taiyin Saintess’s face began to flush, but her tone was one of absolute resolve.

A peculiar-looking insect appeared in her hand. Her aura suddenly surged—she was forcibly releasing the power of the Nether Beast Ancient Insect to enhance her Combat Power, an act that would naturally have even worse consequences.

"Baili Star, you’ll live to regret this!"

The Taiyin Saintess’s grip tightened, intending to crush the Nether Beast Ancient Insect in her hand first.

"Saintess, must you go this far?"

"We can talk this over!"

Baili Star wanted to continue stalling for time, letting the Ten Thousand Unity Gu Flower’s effects continue to impair the Taiyin Saintess’s consciousness.

However, when he saw that the Taiyin Saintess didn’t stop, his expression changed.

With a flash of movement, he appeared before the Taiyin Saintess to stop her.

The Nether Beast Ancient Insect was what Baili Star needed. It would be useless to him dead.

He couldn’t let the Taiyin Saintess destroy it.

"Taiyin Thousand Demon Hand!"

"Die!"

As Baili Star drew near, the power erupting from the Taiyin Saintess instantly converged in her hands, forming a flurry of phantom images.

A thousand palms appeared, each one thrusting toward Baili Star’s vital points.

"BOOM!"

A phantom python materialized around Baili Star; he had directly empowered himself with his Martial Seal.

He had already empowered himself with his Martial Seal the moment he moved to stop her.

The phantom python now collided head-on with the thousand palms, and the two forces were evenly matched.

"Saintess, have you no self-awareness?"

"Did you really think I’d come this close unprepared?"

"I know you’re not one to give up so easily, Saintess. I knew this act was a trick and that you would surely try to ambush me!"

"But it was useless!"

A self-satisfied glint flashed in Baili Star’s eyes as he blocked the Taiyin Thousand Demon Hand.

He had investigated the Taiyin Saintess extensively, so he knew her general situation and naturally had countermeasures prepared.

"Is that so?"

"Nine Nether Yin Qi, detonate!"

A mocking expression appeared on the Taiyin Saintess’s face as the Taiyin Thousand Demon Hand instantly exploded from its core.

The thousand phantom palms had never been the real attack; this explosion was the truly fatal blow!

In an instant, the blast tore a circle through the trees, expanding outward from the center.

Dust flew into the air, shrouding everything within it.

"COUGH, COUGH... You disgusting bastard. I’ll show you what a truly fatal blow looks like!"

After detonating the Taiyin Thousand Demon Hand, the Taiyin Saintess couldn’t stop herself from coughing up blood.

She was already in a bad state after being tricked with the Ten Thousand Unity Gu Flower. Detonating the Taiyin Thousand Demon Hand meant turning the power of her Martial Seal into a bomb—an attack equivalent to making her own Spiritual Power explode.

It was an attack that wounded the enemy but also herself.

Still, the outcome was acceptable. Now, she had to escape.

A commotion this large would certainly attract attention. Others were sure to arrive soon. She had to find a safe place to hide before they did.

She could no longer stay in the Cyan Yuan Sect. The presence of the sect’s Inner Masters, combined with the evidence of their battle, proved this place was no longer safe.

As for the Ten Thousand Unity Gu Flower in her system, she could still forcibly endure its effects if she just held on.

"COUGH, COUGH... Worthy of the name Witch of the Taiyin Demon Sect... COUGH, COUGH... To think you still had a killing blow, even in your state."

Just as the Taiyin Saintess was about to leave, a voice rang out from within the dust. As it settled, Baili Star came into view.

Blood streamed from the corner of his mouth and his clothes were nearly blasted to tatters, revealing a set of silver Armor. The Armor was now covered in cracks, but it was the only reason Baili Star had been able to take the Taiyin Saintess’s killing blow without dying.

"Treasure Armor... I can’t believe you have something like this!"

The Taiyin Saintess’s pupils constricted as she stared at the armor on his body.

It was a protective Treasure Armor, a rare item of the Treasure Level.

If she had possessed such Treasure Armor, her situation wouldn’t be nearly so dire. Items like that were exceedingly rare; one needed either a great stroke of luck or a powerful backer to obtain one.

Even as the Saintess of the Taiyin Holy Sect, she wasn’t entitled to one.

She had read the records on Baili Star. She knew a little about all the famous figures from the major sects, since they were all potential adversaries, and knowledge was the best defense against their treacherous schemes.

The records stated that Baili Star had a powerful backer, which was how he had risen through the ranks of the Myriad Beasts Dao. He had even secretly killed numerous people without being punished. Looking at him now, it seemed that was almost certainly true.

This was not good news for the Taiyin Saintess. Her last attack had consumed a great deal of her energy and left her in a weakened state.

Her brow furrowed. Without a second thought, she turned and fled.

She had no other options left. Only by escaping could she secure her future.

She was no match for him; to fight head-on now would be suicide.

"Saintess, you can’t escape!"

Seeing the Taiyin Saintess flee, Baili Star popped an Elixir into his mouth and shot off in pursuit.

Though he had just been injured, he was in far better condition than the Taiyin Saintess.

His injuries were merely physical. His internal organs had been rattled, but the damaged Treasure Armor had absorbed most of the explosive force. After taking the Elixir, his body was already recovering rapidly.