Holy Angel Ye Guyi, Wolf Bandits Attack, Machine and Angel Like Sun and Moon in the Sky (4K)

Holy Light Illumination.

A girl of fifteen or sixteen walked against the light, tall and perfectly proportioned, her brilliant golden hair falling to her waist. Every step carried an innate poise and pride, her exquisite face pure and holy, like a heavenly goddess stepping out of a towering temple.

She approached with easy strides, and a corner of Tianming City seemed to blaze with sacred fire that cleansed the soul, so magnificent and radiant that people involuntarily narrowed their eyes.

The surrounding Soul Masters watching the excitement were stunned by this sudden blazing sun. In this harsh border city, the women of the Ordinary Commerce Association could hardly be called unattractive. Each was alluring to the bone, jokingly dubbed a Frontier Goddess by the men of the borderlands.

Yet compared with the golden-haired girl's boundless radiance, the women of the Ordinary Commerce Association truly lived up to their faction's name: ordinary, dim, and unworthy of mention. How could the faint glow of fireflies rival the mighty sun?

The crowd parted to make a path. Like Athena wreathed in her own holy light, the golden-haired girl became the focus simply by existing, everything else reduced to her backdrop. She rested her delicate hand on the crystal ball used to test soul power, and the burst of blue light that suddenly bloomed was even more brilliant than Lin Qing's.

Soul power, level forty-five.

"Ye Guyi."

She nodded slightly to the young woman recording the guards' information, who hurriedly scribbled down her name.

The Ordinary Commerce Association excelled at judging people. Ye Guyi was much like Lin Qing: one look at her appearance and bearing told them she belonged only in the heavens. They had no reason to refuse when someone like her volunteered to join.

So it was her...

Lin Qing silently glanced over. In another timeline, Ye Guyi had first appeared at the Soul Master Tournament six years later. Representing the Ordinary Alliance, one of Mingdu's three major underground factions, she had entered the Mingdu Soul Engineer Tournament that determined rare-metal smuggling rights.

Ye Guyi had inherited the Holy Angel martial soul. Her bloodline was certainly not native to the Sun Moon Empire, so she must have traveled to Mingdu from the Douluo Three Kingdoms for some reason.

From the looks of things, she had formed ties with the Ordinary Commerce Association while crossing the border illegally in pursuit of a green card, then entered the Ordinary Alliance to focus on cultivation until she broke through to Six-Ring Soul Emperor and aimed her sword at the Holy Spirit Cult's Evil Soul Masters.

"Young master, you still haven't told me your name."

Her soft, warm voice was plaintive and pleading. Seeing Lin Qing's attention drawn to Ye Guyi, Shangguan Ying'er hurriedly adopted a seductive manner, her sweet, alluring face enough to stir anyone's sympathy.

The women of the Ordinary Alliance were all social butterflies pursued by countless admirers, skilled operators who moved among the rich and powerful.

Shangguan Ying'er was among the best. She understood that Ye Guyi's soul power was only three levels above Lin Qing's, while she looked three or four years older. Taking everything into account, Lin Qing had the greater talent.

For her, seducing a man came far more naturally than attracting a woman. Her goal was to use every trick she possessed to bring this young genius into the Ordinary Alliance.

"Lin Qing."

Lin Qing's expression remained unruffled. He was already a battle-tested veteran.

From the flamboyantly dressed Madam Pan next door, to the graceful and regal Princess Jiujiu, to Zhang Lexuan, the inner court's senior sister who shone like the bright moon in the heavens, his threshold was so high that Shangguan Ying'er's plan was a fool's dream.

After Ye Guyi joined, the Ordinary Commerce Association waited another hour, gathering twenty guards with cultivation at Three-Ring Soul Elder or above. Together with the seven women of the Ordinary Alliance responsible for trading, the party of twenty-seven officially set off, crossing the border toward the Sun Moon Empire.

Four thousand years ago, two continents had collided with a thunderous crash due to tectonic shifts. From then on, the Sun Moon Empire had shared borders with the Star Luo Empire and the Heaven Dou Empire.

The tremendous impact had thrust up the land where they met, forming continuous mountain ranges named the Mingdou Mountain Range and the Tianming Mountain Range.

The caravan left the city, crossed a short stretch of level ground, and plunged into the Tianming Mountain Range.

The local Soul Masters accompanied smuggling caravans across the border year-round and knew this trade route well. The guard Hu San led the way, his martial soul a mountain-cleaving saber. The Dragon-Scale Horses had formidable endurance, pulling heavy cargo through the mountains and forests as though traveling on level ground.

"Woo... woo..."

Animal cries drifted from the procession from time to time. Curious about what cargo the Ordinary Alliance was transporting, Lin Qing saw specially made metal cages beneath the white coverings, holding all kinds of lively soul beasts.

Soft Bone Rabbits, Two-Tailed White Foxes, Green-Scaled Snakes, Crimson Flame Spirit Cats, Curly-Haired Golden Leopards...

Cute soul beasts across the board. A furry fanatic's dream!

Of course, Lin Qing was a proper man who faced outward when squatting over a latrine. He was certainly no wicked furry fanatic!

Having grown up in the Star Luo Imperial City, Lin Qing had seen every variety of species. Rich nobles loved keeping pets, and ordinary soul beasts barely stood out among them. Catgirls, leopard girls, and snake girls were the ones they simply could not put down!

Lin Qing inwardly spat on the world's depravity. As chance would have it, Ye Guyi was also secretly lamenting the state of society nearby. When they looked up, their eyes met for a second, silver-gray colliding with brilliant gold and striking...

They were complete strangers. Zero sparks.

The sun sank in the west. Until evening, the Ordinary caravan traveled safely and smoothly, encountering none of the vicious bandits roaming the border between the two nations.

Looking up at the dusky yellow sky, Shangguan Ying'er called the procession to a halt. "Everyone, rest here. We'll continue early tomorrow morning."

The smuggling route was not as dangerous as a soul beast forest. They did not have to worry about a hundred-thousand-year soul beast suddenly appearing and wiping out the party. They cut down the surrounding trees, lit a campfire, and warmed the dry rations kept in their Storage Soul Tools to fill their stomachs.

Whenever Shangguan Ying'er had a spare moment, she ran over to fuss over Lin Qing. Now she took dried meat from her bulging bosom, then called over all the women of the Ordinary Commerce Association, apparently intending to hold an outdoor bonfire party with seven women and one man.

Ye Guyi was similarly besieged on the other side. The burly border Soul Masters had never met such a holy girl before and eagerly offered her local specialties. The caravan became two swirling masses centered on Lin Qing and Ye Guyi.

Thump, thump, thump!

Unable to bear the pestering, the two covered their faces and stood up in unison, walking over to sit on the ground beside a large rock.

They looked at one another with profound resignation, sharing the sympathy of two souls cast adrift at the ends of the earth. There was no need to add legs to a snake with unnecessary words. Lin Qing and Ye Guyi nodded to each other and lit another campfire.

Don't let me down, you bastard. I'm only sitting with you because you look decent! ×2

Ye Guyi took out a white steamed bun. Ignoring the heat of the dancing flames, she held it in her palm and stretched it over the fire to soften it, then began eating in small bites.

Crunch!

A crisp, clear sound rang out close beside her. An image of teeth sinking into flaky pastry and sending crumbs flying played through Ye Guyi's mind. Then a rich aroma of meat, mingled with a premium secret braising blend, flooded her nostrils.

Unable to stop herself from turning her head, Ye Guyi caught sight of Lin Qing enjoying his dinner.

He held a shaobing covered in chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Its center was hollow, and after taking a small bite, he stuffed braised meat and pickled vegetables inside. The next mouthful would be utterly insane!

"Quite the seasoned foodie..."

Ye Guyi muttered under her breath. Strange-the white steamed bun in her mouth suddenly seemed much less appealing. After an entire day of traveling, the rich aroma of meat set her saliva flowing nonstop, while faint waves of protest rose from her stomach.

Catching that naked, burning stare, Lin Qing turned to look at the golden-haired girl, whose eyes seemed to glow green. Her wolfish, tigerish ferocity was no different from that of the Ordinary Commerce Association's women, making him instinctively tighten his collar.

From Ye Guyi's perspective, Lin Qing's wary demeanor was very familiar. He looked like the little gray dog kept by the auntie next door back home. That dog had one bad habit...

Guarding its food!

If she could tolerate this, what couldn't she tolerate?

She stood and moved in front of Lin Qing, pressing her palms together. Staring at the fragrant deluxe meat-stuffed shaobing, she pleaded:

"One Silver Soul Coin. Could you sell me one?"

"...Sure."

Lin Qing was a man who benefited others, generously sharing this local specialty from Star Luo City's old district.

Taking the initiative got her what she wanted. Following Lin Qing's example, Ye Guyi filled her shaobing with braised meat and pickled vegetables. One bite yielded golden-brown crispness, flaky softness, and savory fragrance. She smiled in satisfaction, chatting as she ate. "Hello, Lin Qing. I'm Ye Guyi.

Are you from the Heaven Dou Empire? Which city's specialty is this? It's delicious!"

"Dalang's shaobing from Star Luo City. If you like it, you can go try it."

"Oh, oh!" Ye Guyi quietly committed it to memory. "So you're from the Star Luo Empire. Why enter Sun Moon through the Heaven Dou border? Isn't that a long detour?"

Lin Qing said calmly, "The two empires have different circumstances. The Star Luo Empire's Northwest Legion strictly prevents citizens from crossing illegally, and the Mingdou Mountain Range has treacherous terrain. The bandits gathering there are formidable in both numbers and strength."

"Neither border is peaceful, but everyone does agree that the Mingdou Mountain Range is far more dangerous than the Tianming Mountain Range," Ye Guyi agreed. "Most smuggling associations choose to avoid the Mingdou Mountain Range and make a stop in Tianming City."

The two chatted pleasantly back and forth, and Lin Qing told Ye Guyi a little story about shaobing.

A pole propping open a window fell from the second floor, landing an elbow strike squarely on a passerby's head...

Not far away, the Soul Master guards and the women of the Ordinary Commerce Association stared blankly at one another, a mouthful of old blood stuck in their throats with nowhere to go.

Everyone had tacitly reached an understanding: the men would please Ye Guyi, and the women would seduce Lin Qing. The division of labor between men and women was clear. How had their little fragrant piglet and tender cabbage gotten together and forged a bond the moment both groups let their guard down? Was this reasonable?

They paired off among themselves and left everyone else looking like idiots?

"Miss Shangguan..." Hu San turned toward her bashfully.

"Get lost."

"Right away."

He never dared voice, "Would you consider me?" Seeing the black fumes practically pouring from the top of Shangguan Ying'er's head, Hu San obediently shut his mouth and played mute.

Night fell, but the mountain forest was not so pitch-black that they could not see their hands before their faces. Moonlight filtered through the uneven, swaying shadows of trees, and glowing insects dwelled in the undergrowth. Though dim, there was still enough light to barely make things out. A thin mist, cold and damp, drifted with the breeze.

The caravan split into two shifts for night watch. Lin Qing and Ye Guyi were responsible for the second half of the night. They sat side by side, meditating to restore their energy.

Awoooo-

A long wolf howl suddenly shattered the night's silence. Dark figures darted through the forest and hurtled toward them, bloodthirsty eyes lighting up the darkness like ghostly flames.

"Everyone, on guard!"

Shangguan Ying'er shouted to wake the guards, her pretty face dark as water. Scanning the shadows flashing in and out of sight, she saw the bandits' true faces with the extraordinary vision granted by her cultivation.

They stood over two meters tall and were powerfully built, their bodies covered in thick gray hair like wild men. Their lips protruded, exposing two sharp canine teeth several times larger than a normal person's.

"Wolf Bandits... A pack of Wolf Bandits has actually reached Tianming City's border!"

Shangguan Ying'er's face instantly turned deathly pale.

Wolf Bandits were a special breed born from Gale Demon Wolf soul beasts mating with human women. They naturally awakened the Gale Demon Wolf's physique, speed, and innate soul skills, while possessing some intelligence. Their nature was bloodthirsty and lustful.

These half-human, half-wolf monsters were infamous in the Soul Master World and possessed almost no humanity.

Men who fell into their hands became food to fill their bellies, while women were killed only after the monsters tired of playing with them. In some ways, Wolf Bandits were even more savage and cruel than Evil Soul Masters, earning an early place on the Four Empires' Most-Wanted List!

This pack was no exception. After repeated extermination campaigns by the Heaven Dou Empire's troops, their numbers had plummeted from three hundred to around a hundred. They had fled all the way to the border between the two nations before finally finding stability, then committed three utterly inhuman attacks!

"Ordinary Commerce Association, engage the enemy!"

If they lost, the women's fate needed no explanation. Shangguan Ying'er gritted her teeth, holding a long whip. A fluffy red fox tail grew from her shapely rear, and five soul rings rose beneath her feet: two yellow and three purple.

Five-Ring Soul King, martial soul: Red-Tailed Demon Fox!

Soul Engineers were the mainstream in the Sun Moon Empire, with soul skills and martial souls secondary. Seventy percent of Shangguan Ying'er's combat strength rested in her Level-Five Soul Tool whip. The other women likewise took out soul tools for self-defense.

Whips, swords, short blades... The Ordinary Commerce Association seemed particularly fond of close combat. Only two women took out firearm-type soul tools.

This was related to the Ordinary Alliance's business model. They were accustomed to using seduction to approach their enemies, then drawing a flexible sword or dagger from their belts to slit a throat with one strike when the target was unprepared, rather than pulling out a heavy cannon, pressing it against someone's forehead, and grinning. A bloody instant headshot simply clashed too much with the girls' image!

"This shipment is extremely important to our headquarters. Lin Qing, Guyi, guards, sorry for the trouble, but please look after the wagons carefully. Once we reach Mingdu safely, everyone's pay will be doubled, and we'll hand you your Permanent Imperial Residence Permits!"

Protecting the cargo meant protecting themselves. Shangguan Ying'er raised the pay on the spot!

These border Soul Masters, who spent their lives licking blood off knife edges, knew all too well what happened to anyone who encountered Wolf Bandits. There was no way out except fighting to the death. One after another, they released their martial souls and equipped their soul tools.

Shrek Academy had always insisted that Soul Masters and Soul Engineers were two different kinds of cultivators, but the Soul Masters scraping out a living on the border had no idea what a Soul Master's pride was supposed to mean. They only understood that soul tools were good things that could save their lives at a critical moment!

Of the caravan's twenty-seven temporary members, Shangguan Ying'er was the only Five-Ring Soul King. Six, including Lin Qing and Ye Guyi, were Soul Ancestors, while the rest were Three-Ring Soul Elders.

The Wolf Bandits outnumbered the Soul Masters four to one. Even the weakest was no less powerful than a Two-Ring Soul Grandmaster, and they were frenzied and warlike by nature. Once fighting began, they would not stop until death.

Roar-

Using the mountain forest's natural cover, the Wolf Bandits charged the caravan. The wind attribute of their Gale Demon Wolf bloodline boosted their speed, exploiting their werewolf advantages to the fullest. Three-inch claws extended from all four limbs, and powerful muscles propelled them forward in flying leaps.

The Wolf Bandits had powerful limbs and cunning minds. One group attacked head-on, while many others circled around both flanks, avoiding the soul tools' cutting edge and preparing to ambush the caravan's Soul Masters at any moment.

Boom-

Blazing gold and silver light suddenly pierced the thick clouds of night, radiant halos surging and swirling straight into the heavens.

Everyone involuntarily raised their heads toward the sky. Blazing fire spread alongside the Elemental Mechanism Stream, while two figures hovered overhead with white feathered wings and Metallic Silver Wings unfurled. Yellow, yellow, purple, purple; yellow, purple, purple, black. Four soul rings rose and fell around each of them!

Machine and angel, like sun and moon in the sky!