Chapter 1098: Chapter 78: Incomprehensible Human Sentiments_3
Ah Dai was defending against the relentless attacks of these experts while continuously regulating the True Qi within his body. The constant use of True Qi meant it was depleting rapidly, requiring continuous circulation to maintain his defense. From his high vantage point, the experts from the Empire of Sunset City couldn’t launch a continuous assault on him, and in the short term, they couldn’t harm him at all.
Suddenly, a surge of blue Battle Aura came crashing in, not targeting Ah Dai, but the city wall beneath his feet. Ah Dai’s heart skipped a beat, knowing full well that once the wall fell, he would likely be unable to hold his ground any longer. In a panic, he quickly conjured a white Battle Aura to block the blue light. In a thunderous boom, Ah Dai’s body shook. Although he blocked the attack of the blue Battle Aura, his flawless defense revealed a gap, and two sharp auras—one red and one yellow—surged toward him, aiming for the exposed opening. Ah Dai bellowed, "Tian Luo Grid!" A yellow-green light swiftly expanded from his center, nullifying all the attacking Battle Auras around him.
Although Tian Luo Grid was incredibly powerful, its greatest flaw was that once the Solid Battle Aura was fired, it couldn’t be retracted. After using Tian Luo Grid once, Ah Dai’s strength suddenly dropped by a fifth. He knew he was reaching his limit; the extensive use of Battle Aura had depleted more than seventy percent of his True Qi. If he persisted, there would be no chance to escape. Thinking to himself that enough time had passed and that Yan Shi and the others had probably already fled, he decided it was his time to leave as well. With no further hesitation, he kicked off the ground and, like a big bird, floated out, falling toward the exterior of the city. Just as he left the city wall, the spot where he had just been standing was turned into powder by the surging Battle Aura. At this moment, a ferocious Fire Dragon pursued him from behind—the Magicians from the Empire of Sunset City had arrived, several Fire System Mages combining their power to deploy this near-level-seven Attack Magic, posing a significant threat to Ah Dai. With nowhere to dodge in the air, Ah Dai gritted his teeth and used True Qi to conjure a huge shield behind him.
Though True Qi was known to counter all Magic, the immense impact of the Fire Dragon still left Ah Dai’s organs shaken as it hit the Energy Shield. Amidst the roar, countless sparks flew in the air like splendid fireworks during a festival. Ah Dai’s body shook violently, his mouth spilling a mouthful of fresh blood. Using the Magic’s impact, he quickly fell toward the outside of the city. With a gentle breeze touching his face, just as he thought he had escaped danger, a green figure shot toward him like lightning.
Ah Dai took a deep breath and accelerated his fall, but the green figure moved even faster, splitting out a green Wind Blade that came slashing toward him with a piercing whistle. Left with no other option, Ah Dai had to gather the remnant True Qi within his body and conjure a yellow-green Light Blade to block it. Amid the booming sound, to his surprise, the seemingly vicious Wind Blade attack didn’t seem to intend to harm him; upon contact with his True Qi energy, it suddenly turned into a gentle breeze that enveloped his body, lifting and gently drifting him away. While he was still confused, an elderly voice echoed deep within him, "I have repaid the favor I owed you. Next time we meet, I won’t show any mercy."
Carried far away by the wind element, Ah Dai’s body was deposited into the woods on the other side of the Moat, disappearing from sight. In the night sky behind him, Byinlog floated silently, a faint smile gracing his face. He murmured, "Such powerful Martial arts; given time, another Sword Saint might emerge on the continent." At that point, the Empire’s pursuers had already started to emerge, led by Quan Yi’s four elemental Guards: Water, Fire, Earth, and Wind.
Byinlog descended to the ground, blocking their path, "No need to pursue. That person is not an Elf, and I’ve seriously injured him; he’s as good as dead. Return to the city immediately and watch carefully; this could be a trick to lure us away. Start searching for any suspicious places around the city walls and stay on high alert."
The four Guards deeply respected Byinlog and took his words as undeniable truth. They respectfully acknowledged his command and led the group of experts back into Sunset City, commencing another thorough search.
Ah Dai landed in the woods and, not daring to pause, turned into a shadowy figure as he raced away at an astonishing speed. As he ran, he recalled the voice that had echoed in his mind, a voice that seemed familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before. He pondered over what favor the owner of the voice claimed to have repaid. He didn’t seem to know anyone here. After much thought, he still couldn’t figure it out. In a short while, he finally reached the meeting point arranged with Yan Shi and the others.
Yan Shi and the others had been waiting anxiously, eyes constantly set in the direction of Sunset City. When they had left, they had clearly seen the colorful glow of Battle Auras atop Sunset City’s walls.
Xing Er clutched her clothes tightly, murmuring, "He won’t be in trouble. He must be fine."
Yan Li, anxious, rushed to Yan Shi, "Big brother, it’s been half a day; why hasn’t Ah Dai caught up? Could he be in trouble? What if he’s been captured?"
