Chapter 1997: Chapter 1995: The Waves Are Too Loud, I Can’t Hear Clearly
"It’s here!" Muh Qing kept her eyes on the beast pet in Lu Ye’s arms. She wanted to see what that golden light truly was, but even then, she couldn’t see it clearly.
In her vision, the golden light flashed, and Ying, who was fiercely attacking Lu Ye, suddenly became enveloped in golden light and went rigid.
Before the eyes of everyone present, Lu Ye reached out and grabbed this figure named Ying, who was in the Sun Blaze, into his hand.
The Boulder Mountain Saber was drawn and rested against Ying’s slender, fair neck.
Ying was bewildered. The situation changed so suddenly that no one could see what had really happened, not even she, the one directly involved. Now, her body was covered in golden light, her Mana and blood Qi were immobilized, and the cold blade against her body made her dare not move recklessly.
She could clearly feel the sharpness of that long saber, and even though she was at the Sun Blaze Mid-Stage, she could feel the piercing pain. In other words, this saber could easily cut through her flesh!
She rolled her eyes, looking towards Shang Chengyue, her eyes full of pleading, conveying a message for help.
"Affiliated treasure?" Shang Chengyue frowned, finally paying serious attention to Lu Ye, no longer daring to underestimate him.
He sensed correctly. This sudden young man was indeed a newly promoted Sun Blaze. Ying’s strength should definitely surpass his, yet after that eerie golden light, Ying was somehow directly captured.
This was obviously not the young man’s own power, but that golden light...
An ordinary magic treasure couldn’t possibly hold such a mysterious and immense power; only an affiliated treasure could!
So he immediately concluded that this young man had a hold of an affiliated treasure; otherwise, it would be impossible to win so easily against a stronger opponent.
Upon closer inspection of Ying’s state—life force intact, breath steady, entirely covered in golden light—he immediately understood that the affiliated treasure must have an imprisonment effect.
What kind of supreme treasure’s affiliated treasure is this? Shang Chengyue’s mind raced, but he couldn’t immediately think of which supreme treasure had such power.
The reason Animitta Palace dared to invade the All Phenomena Ocean so brazenly was because they were extremely familiar with the situation in the All Phenomena Ocean. Before the invasion, Shang Chengyue even requested a Tianxuan Sword Qi as a precaution against the fire gourd in the All Phenomena Galaxy.
The facts showed that his caution wasn’t wrong. His gamble with Yuan Se was more about the competition between two supreme treasure’s affiliated treasures, and he barely won with his audacity.
Little did he expect that just when he was about to head back, such a change would occur.
Shang Chengyue slightly narrowed his eyes, looking at Lu Ye, and spoke slowly, "Young man, do you know what you are doing?"
It’s always been Animitta Palace robbing others, and today, someone actually wants to rob them?
Moreover, Yuan Se had said this young man wasn’t a Sun Blaze from the All Phenomena Galaxy, which means, he must have come from some other galaxy and even if killed, it wouldn’t cause a backlash here in All Phenomena.
This affiliated treasure’s imprisonment power is indeed mysterious and hard to guard against, but an affiliated treasure is not invincible; he’s really not afraid of anything.
"I have a question I’d like to ask!" Lu Ye said, Boulder Mountain Saber resting on Ying’s neck, his gaze fixed on Shang Chengyue.
Shang Chengyue was silent for a moment before speaking, "Speak!"
Typically, he wouldn’t bother with such a young man not knowing the immensity of heaven and earth, but now that Ying’s life was in the opponent’s hands, he couldn’t refuse. No matter what, he had to save Ying first.
"What crime did your Saintess commit? Why chase her?"
From the various intelligence gathered before, Yaya was the Animitta Palace’s Saintess. She clearly had the chance to recover herself earlier but didn’t do it, obviously knowing what consequences would follow once she did.
Today, when Lu Ye’s side faced a crisis, Yaya was compelled to shatter the jade bangle, regain the cultivation and memories sealed within it, and quickly escaped after defeating Yuan Du into the All Phenomena Ocean.
Lu Ye couldn’t ignore this. Since the people of Animitta Palace were present, naturally, he had to ask clearly.
Shang Chengyue’s eyes flashed sharply, "You know the Saintess?"
As soon as he spoke, Ying groaned, blood oozing from her neck as the blade pierced an inch into her flesh.
Lu Ye blandly looked at Shang Chengyue, "I’m the one asking questions, you only need to answer!"
"You brat!" Behind Shang Chengyue, a sturdy Sun Blaze saw Ying injured and was instantly furious, but dared not act rashly, feeling utterly stifled.
But Lu Ye’s actions undoubtedly made the Sun Blazes of Animitta Palace realize his ruthlessness. If Shang Chengyue dared waste words again, Ying would surely suffer more.
Shang Chengyue’s eyes revealed a hint of appreciation. Such a ruthless young man was rare these days, quite to his liking. Under normal circumstances, he’d even consider recruiting him, but clearly, now was not the right time.
After pondering briefly, he said, "The Saintess made some mistakes, that’s why she’s being chased." Seeing Lu Ye seemed eager for details, he spoke again, "There’s no need for you to ask what exactly she did wrong; it’s a secret of Animitta Palace, not to be disclosed."
Lu Ye blinked, realizing Shang Chengyue would never reveal such a secret, so he changed the question, "In pursuing her, what is your final stance?"
"Stance?" Shang Chengyue smiled slightly, "If she admits her mistakes, then it’s easy, she can obediently resume her role as Saintess. But if she doesn’t..."
He stopped, but the implication was clear.
Lu Ye’s eyelids drooped slightly.
Lu Ye never knew what kind of force Animitta Palace was, nor had he heard of it, but this time he learned.
Along the way, there were many corpses in the usually bustling All Phenomena Ocean, almost all top-class Spirit Islands were plundered. Calling them cultivation world bandits is not an exaggeration.
Yaya hailed from Animitta Palace, but now she’s being hunted, and it’s likely not just because she committed a mistake, but possibly due to a clash of beliefs.
And over the years, Lu Ye knew Yaya’s nature well. If she truly wanted to return to Animitta Palace, she wouldn’t have stayed in her childish form all these years.
She could have restored her power long ago.
So the conflict between Yaya and Animitta Palace... is irreconcilable!
Thinking this way, Lu Ye knew what attitude to take towards Animitta Palace.
"Kid, I’ve answered your question. Isn’t it time to let them go?" Shang Chengyue looked at Lu Ye across the space, his expression showing impatience.
Lu Ye loudly replied, "You want me to release them? Fine! I repeat, they can leave, but the items stay!"
"Kid." Shang Chengyue’s eyes glimmered, "You’ve just advanced to Sun Blaze and might not understand the dangers of the cultivation world. Don’t think that possessing an affiliated treasure allows you to act recklessly. There are many entities you can’t provoke in this world. If you release them now, I’ll let bygones be bygones. But if you insist on your folly..."
As the flash of the blade passed, blood flowed long, a severed arm flew out, falling into the depths of All Phenomena Ocean.
Shang Chengyue frowned, and many beside him in Sun Blaze were full of anger, while countless cultivators watching from afar were shocked.
No one expected Lu Ye to suddenly act, although he did not take Lustrous’s life, he directly cut off her arm.
Pain contorted Lustrous’s face, yet more evident was her fear. At such close range, she was more aware than Shang Chengyue of the latent rage beneath Lu Ye’s calm exterior.
"What did you say?" Lu Ye looked at Shang Chengyue in confusion, "The winds of All Phenomena Ocean are strong, your voice is too soft, I didn’t catch it, say it again."
Shang Chengyue’s face twitched, gritting his teeth, "I said... kill you!"
As the words fell, several figures lunged from behind Shang Chengyue, especially Fourth Palace Master Jue Ren, with unmatched speed. He belonged to the Shadow Race, not very noticeable before, but now took the lead, transforming into an almost imperceptible dark light.
Just as these Sun Blaze figures took action, Muh Qing’s expression shifted, urgently looking to Yuan Se: "Senior Brother Yuan..."
This was an opportunity. Her personal experiences made her understand the mysterious prowess of that golden light more than anyone else. Shang Chengyue dared to tear face with Lu Ye, ordering his death, assuredly believing that the golden light was affiliated treasure power. Hence, it couldn’t be used frequently.
This was the drawback of most affiliated treasures, generally being a one-time kill strike within a short period.
Like the Tianxuan Sword Qi previously wielded by Shang Chengyue, or the uncanny fire from the fire gourd invoked by Yuan Se...
But that golden light is different!
None of the six Sun Blaze from All Phenomena Ocean were Lu Ye’s match, but perhaps together, a battle could be made!
This was a prime opportunity for the home galaxy to restore its reputation.
"Do not act rashly!"
However, to Muh Qing’s immense disappointment, Yuan Se had no intention of seizing the moment, clearly having lost his nerve in the earlier confrontation...
Muh Qing felt bitter and couldn’t help but recall Jiu Yan. If Jiu Yan were here, with her temperament, how could she tolerate other Sun Blaze behaving so flagrantly in All Phenomena Ocean? She would have been at odds with Shang Chengyue long ago.
The six Sun Blaze from All Phenomena Ocean watched coldly from afar, while Lu Ye’s side instantly became the whirlpool of contention.
Powerful Mental Consciousnesses surged from all directions, easily breaking through his psyche defenses.
The Sun Blaze cultivators from Animitta Palace were seasoned in battles, naturally knowing the most effective way to deal with Lu Ye, a newly advanced Sun Blaze.
That was attacking the psyche!
A newly advanced Sun Blaze hasn’t stabilized their realm, their Psyche Force far inferior, so as long as they suppress the psyche, Lu Ye will have no strength to resist. This way, not only can they save Lustrous, but they can also acquire a powerful affiliated treasure!
Yet astonishing to all, Lu Ye, a newly advanced Sun Blaze, wasn’t suppressed under the assault of numerous psyches as anticipated, his expression suddenly became fierce, in reaction to the pain from the Divine Sea, his long blade swung down.
Lustrous’s head flew up, face full of perplexity, her headless corpse fell towards All Phenomena Ocean.
"Lustrous!" someone cried, it was the previously imposing man, seemingly close to Lustrous, upon seeing her killed, his eyes were ablaze with rage.
Lu Ye’s eyes were bloodshot, he turned to glance aside, where the mythical beast pet Pixiu was perched on his shoulder, shining with golden light.
In that direction, Jue Ren was fast approaching Lu Ye, the instant their eyes met, Jue Ren’s heart skipped, hastily retreating.
