Chapter 380
Now that Ya and Mountain Sea Cult are in cahoots, the most efficient way is definitely to split up and act separately.
They sent Mudrock as bait, wielding his sword to lure Ya out. They then had a rough idea of how much trouble the remaining Mountain Sea Cult could cause.
Shi Lei deduced that they would damage the sand-filtering structure of the city's outer wall and the Originium purification works. But he never expected that they would be able to bring explosives into the city.
There are only two possibilities when something like this happens.
Either the entry security checks and patrols at Jade Gate were too inadequate, giving the Mountain Sea Cult an opportunity to take advantage.
Or perhaps there was a traitor among the garrison at Jade Gate who colluded with them to obtain gunpowder.
In either case, Zuo Xuanliao, the garrison commander of Jade Gate, is to blame.
Shi Lei used his Psychic Scan to locate the explosion point in the south of the city. He guessed that the lurking Mountain Sea Cult had taken advantage of the Catastrophe to launch their attack, and quickly snapped out of his thoughts.
Ya's eyes were fierce as he raised his hand to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth.
This was the first time He had been injured by someone other than the Sui Beast since He returned to the territory of Yan.
Now that a sandstorm is hitting and the sand-control fortifications have been damaged, Jade Gate will soon be buried by yellow sand. Finding the sword from the pile of corpses then will be much easier.
With favorable timing and location, the advantage is in my hands!
Ya was somewhat smug, and with a smirk, he snorted coldly:
"You won't survive this Catastrophe."
"Ha, who said that?"
Shi Lei never took this sandstorm Catastrophe seriously. It wasn't because he underestimated it, but because he had made thorough preparations long ago.
When Ya saw his opponent spread his arms, he thought he was about to unleash another attack, so he quickly retreated several steps to create distance.
But the enormous rocky hand did not appear as expected. Instead, it stretched out its arms as if yawning, a gesture that seemed to mock and humiliate Him.
As Ya was about to speak, a strong sense of unease welled up within him for some unknown reason. As this unease gradually reached its peak, he finally discovered the strange phenomenon.
On the city's edge, shrouded in dark clouds, appeared clusters of tightly packed rocks. They seemed to grow infinitely, rising abruptly from the ground and soaring into the sky!
The sandstorm that caused this Catastrophe was blowing westward with the east wind. People from the east of the city, along with their families and carrying large and small bags of luggage, blocked the city gate on the west side.
Once the sandstorm breaches the eastern part of the city, massive amounts of yellow sand will flood into the city. Even if one seeks refuge in the western part of the city, there will be no escape. Even if one opens the city gates to flee, one will still be mercilessly swallowed up by the Catastrophe stretching for tens of kilometers.
At this moment, a large number of Jade Gate residents had gathered at the west gate of the city. They stared in astonishment at the rocks that were rapidly rising into the sky along the edge of the city wall, standing there at a loss for what to do.
"What... what is that?!"
The people who were speaking swallowed hard; they were filled with fear of the unknown spectacle.
"Are they trying to trap us here?"
"No, look!"
The soldier standing on the city wall pointed eastward, gesturing for everyone to look in that direction.
Just like the west side of the city, large swathes of rocks rose up in the east. The same was true for the south and north sides, as if someone were protecting them from Catastrophe.
Hidden among the crowded throng were several members of the Mountain Sea Cult.
Upon hearing the news from the front, they stared blankly at the rising rocks around them. Their shock was beyond words; they couldn't find the words to describe it.
Could this be the power of Great Beast?
However, Ya's abilities are related to space and time. No one knew that He could summon earth and stone.
Among the many members of the Mountain Sea Cult who fled, some were bewildered while others were clear-headed.
The only one who can contend with a god is another god.
This is a battle between gods!
As the rock rose higher and higher, it reached a height of about one or two hundred meters in less than two minutes.
Some have discovered that the rocks do not rise straight upwards, but rather converge towards the city center in an arc. It's as if they are constructing an enormous rock sphere to envelop the entire Jade Gate area, protecting it from Sandstorm Catastrophe!
The rocks rising from all directions converge towards the center, drastically reducing the amount of sunlight entering the city.
Sparks flashed as clouds collided with rocks. Layer upon layer of dust storm clouds tore the dark clouds apart. Arcs of lightning, darting back and forth, roared like a ferocious beast.
Such a magnificent and awe-inspiring celestial phenomenon is so exaggerated, so terrifying, and so spectacular!
In a courtyard in the west of the city, the Grand Tutor stood alone by the pond, his hands behind his back. Gazing at the scene appearing in the sky, he frowned, revealing a very complicated expression.
Ling remained seated on the eaves, facing the dark clouds and storm alongside Chongyue.
Seeing the stone wall stand firm gave her a great sense of security. At the same time, she began to understand why her silly younger sister was so infatuated with that man.
Because he is indeed strong enough.
As the rocks converged from all directions, the entire city seemed to fall into a giant vase. Less and less sunlight reached the ground until the rocks were completely packed together.
Jade Gate was plunged into darkness.
In less than five minutes, the rising rocks completely enveloped Jade Gate. The outermost layer continued to thicken to protect it from the sandstorm.
A fleeting fear flashed in Ya's eyes.
Even a peerless genius wouldn't reach this level after hundreds of years of cultivation. Even He couldn't protect the entire Jade Gate.
Without a doubt, the man before them was not only Great Beast, but the Great Beast in its entirety!
Ya abandoned his arrogant demeanor, his tone softened instantly, and he spoke in a conciliatory manner:
"Excuse me, can we not fight?"
This attitude of being arrogant at first and then obsequious made Shi Lei laugh:
"Ha, you think you can just say you won't fight and then you won't?"
Actually, he didn't have any deep-seated hatred for Ya.
The problem is that this guy attacked Texas without warning, and she's a very important woman to Shi Lei.
Touching someone's sore spot will come at a price.
Seeing that communication was impossible, Ya simply gave up the fight.
White snowflakes surged from the Scythe Blade, quickly enveloping the entire body as it tried to escape.
Shi Lei has already let him escape twice; he won't fall into the same trap three times.
A golden dragon eye flashed with power, and he rushed into the Space-Time Rift at an incredible speed.
When Pu opened his eyes, Shi Lei found himself standing at the stern of the small boat, while Ya was standing at the bow.
The grass and trees along the riverbank were covered in frost, and the thick snow bent the trees low. He stood amidst the howling wind and snow, feeling no warmth whatsoever.
The sky and the riverbank were both white, and the sky was so low that it seemed you could touch it, creating a scene reminiscent of fishing alone in the cold river snow.
Without any fancy maneuvers, Shi Lei's fist, as big as a sandbag, landed squarely on Ya's chest.
His entire body suddenly sank into the icy river like a kite with its string cut, but did not sink immediately.
"Waaah..."
Ya clutched his chest and vomited blood, then spread his right hand with five fingers to make a stop gesture.
He enjoyed the blessing and amplification of power in this world, yet he was still no match for this man.
Ya still has a trump card up its sleeve, but it's called a trump card because it can only be used once. It's reserved for the Sui Beast, not for Great Beast you've just met.
"Stop, stop fighting, I give up. I know who you are now, you're from beyond the sky, aren't you?"
Shi Lei also had his own trump cards up his sleeve, so he seemed fearless and looked at his opponent with great interest.
As the victor, he remained silent. This silence, in the eyes of the loser, could be interpreted in many ways.
Ya coughed repeatedly, then wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.
"I am the first living being on this land, my consciousness traversing the sleepless chaos. I have witnessed the rise and fall of the primordial chaos, its order restored. I have also witnessed the division of things into their proper places, the gradual formation of the universe. I have seen the eyes of the clouds, gazing into their eyes in the vast sky. I have witnessed all things in the world, but I have never seen you. Therefore, I can be certain that you, like them, are a being who came to this land from beyond the sky."
Ah, am I the same as them?
Shi Lei really didn't expect to hear such explosive news from the other party.
If Ya is not lying, then it is an indigenous creature of Terra Planet, and has lived for a very long time.
The beings beyond the sky most likely refer to civilizations from other planets that once descended upon Terra.
This was the first time Shi Lei had heard such news. After a moment of silence, he began to probe indirectly:
Do you know where they are?
This response further convinced Ya of his extraterrestrial origins, and he shook his head.
"I'm sorry, I don't know. Their Mobile Cities landed in the western part of this land ten thousand years ago. Moreover, they couldn't adapt to the environment here, and most of them fell into a deep sleep. We fought with them, but found we couldn't defeat them, so we stopped contacting them. Since then, we've lived in peace for thousands of years."
At this point, Ya realized he had gone off-topic and quickly steered the conversation back on track:
"My friend, I am not your enemy. I have returned to my homeland to seek revenge against Sui. I escaped during a nationwide hunt a thousand years ago, but I was severely injured. Now I am terminally ill and have only a hundred years to live. Before I die, I want to avenge my people against Sui! I do not wish to activate my true form to fight you now. If you wish to exchange blows, we can fight after I have dealt with Sui, how about that?"
Ah?
So after all this, are they considered friendly forces?
Shi Lei analyzed the information he had gathered.
Chongyue said that the sword contained a part of him as the Sui Beast. Did Ya steal the sword to trace back to his true form and seek revenge?
"I see, hahaha."
Hearing Shi Lei's unrestrained laughter, Ya felt a chill run down his spine. He couldn't be sure if activating his true form would allow him to defeat Shi Lei.
This man had just summoned a massive amount of rocks to protect an entire Mobile Cities. Afterwards, he showed no weakness or panting, and even had the leisure to come here and fight. This was enough to show that he hadn't used his true strength.
"Why are you laughing?"
"I'm laughing. It turns out we have the same goal after all. I'm entrusted to reseal the Sui Beast after it's awakened. However, you attacked my woman first. Letting you go like this doesn't seem quite right."
Ya sensed there was room for maneuver and lowered his stance:
What do you want?
Shi Lei raised his hand, pointing to the surrounding Shirayuki- covered landscape:
"For example, are you traveling to another time and space, or are you creating a new world?"
Ya frowned upon hearing this, finding it quite surprising:
You can't even do this?
"Yes, I do. I just don't know how your technique differs from mine. I'd like to learn."
The Rex Lapis once taught the immortals various immortal techniques, including the method of creating the Jade Bottle.
Although Shi Lei possessed the strength of the Archon Realm, he had never known how to unlock it. He had previously asked Miss Nian, but her methods were not applicable to him.
He needs an expert to demonstrate before he can replicate the process and create his Pot of Heaven and Earth.
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Although it was daytime, Jade Gate City felt as if it were in the dead of night.
Qiu Bai stared blankly at the strange phenomenon in the sky until the light was completely blocked by the rocks. She fumbled in the dark to find a tinderbox, wanting to light it to illuminate the surroundings.
"Clatter".
Mudrock pulled out a flashlight, its stick-shaped beam sweeping straight towards them. This left Qiu Bai looking rather stunned, and he could only try to cover up the awkward atmosphere by performing a sword dance.
After finding the escalator, she climbed up, intending to use the light from above to help Miss Qiu leave.
"Wait a moment!"
Seeing that Mudrock was about to leave, Qiu Bai quickly called out to him:
Do you know what just happened?
From Shi Lei's appearance to defeating the thief, and then the two of them disappearing together, everything happened too fast.
"Have no idea."