Ambushed on the Road

After riding together through the Heavenly Frost Cold Qi several times, Zhu Zhuqing, whether she had grown accustomed to it, tacitly agreed, or simply let go, now pressed her lovely, aloof face flushed, her cheek pressed tightly against Yu Tianshuang's back, her long, slender, white arms encircling his waist.

"Senior, is there something you need that has brought so many people to block my way?"

Without answering Zhu Zhuqing's question, Yu Tianshuang's face was cold, and her pair of azure eyes stared unkindly at the group of people who had been waiting for a long time. The leader was Bai He, whose hair was gray and whose hands were behind his back.

"Young man, we are here on the orders of our sect leader to invite you to a gathering to settle your score with the Wumei sect leader. We would be grateful if you would consider my advanced age and grant me this favor."

Looking at the young man opposite him who had killed ten thousand soldiers with a single sword strike, Bai He naturally dared not be arrogant. However, since they were in the air and he had nearly a hundred Soul Master from the Speed Clan beside him, he was not afraid of him and slowly spoke.

"Senior, I'm very curious. You, a mere Soul Douluo, dare to come and ambush me with about a hundred Soul Ancestor. I'm genuinely curious who gave you the courage? Tang San?"

Zhu Zhuqing lacks the ability to fly, while the opposing Bai He and his companions possess the Sharp-Tailed Swift Martial Soul, a martial soul capable of flight. The location is some distance from Spirit City. If a fight breaks out, not only will he be unable to fight at full strength, but he will also have to spare attention to protect Zhu Zhuqing. However, if he obediently goes down, he will be facing Four Single-Attribute Clans, including all of Tang San's forces, making his chances of victory even smaller. He can only bluff and see if the power of his previous sword strike can intimidate them.

"Young man, I've lived most of my life. Although I lack the talent to become Titled Douluo, my insight is far beyond what a junior like you can compare to. You don't need to put on airs. With your sharp and aggressive nature, if you really didn't take us seriously, you would have already slashed us with your sword. Why bother with this bluster?"

As Bai He watched Yu Tianshuang condense an ice-blue longsword using ice-attribute power, the last bit of worry in his heart vanished instantly. He spoke more leisurely and unhurriedly, as if he had already captured Yu Tianshuang.

"I see. It seems you think you've got me cornered, senior. Well then, let this junior experience the speed of the Speed Clan!"

Yu Tianshuang followed the Bai He's gaze and realized that it was the longsword she had conjured using ice-attribute power that had exposed him. This old man had a sharp eye; he knew that she could fly because of the Heavenly Frost Cold Qi beneath her feet. With Zhu Zhuqing in tow, she would be unable to use the Heavenly Frost Cold Qi in the air to fight. Without the support of her Martial Soul, relying solely on the longsword she had conjured to protect Zhu Zhuqing against this Soul Douluo and nearly a hundred Soul Ancestor would indeed be very difficult.

"Alright, young man, if you're going to compare anything with me, like fighting, I might not be as good as you. But if you want to compare speed, then please..."

Bai He remained composed, hands clasped behind his back. Seeing Yu Tianshuang glance at the longsword in his hand and then dissipate it, he knew Yu Tianshuang had realized what was happening. He nodded, indicating that Yu Tianshuang could start running.

"Ice Shadow Seven Star Steps!"

Normally, when Yu Tianshuang wields his sword with the Heavenly Frost Cold Qi, he uses the sword control techniques commonly used within the Cold Jade Ice Heart Pavilion. However, facing a pure agility-type Soul Douluo, he immediately switched techniques. The Ice Shadow Seven Star Steps, a divine ability that ranks alongside the Heavenly-level Ice Heaven Sword Scripture, the Frozen Sky Condensing Sea Art, and the Extreme Ice Eternal Frost Eye, might have been used as a speed-boosting evasive technique in the early stages when his cultivation was low. But with the increase in his cultivation, Yu Tianshuang has now cultivated the Frozen Sky Condensing Sea Art to the sixth level, which, according to the cultivation world's standards, makes him a Golden Core Stage stage cultivator.

"Whoosh!"

At this moment, icy mist filled the air beneath Yu Tianshuang's feet, and a miniature ice-blue array emerged from beneath his feet. His Soul Power also flowed through the soles of his feet into the Heavenly Frost Cold Qi beneath him. He whispered to Zhu Zhuqing, "Hold on tight," and then, with a whooshing sound, he instantly transformed into a blue streak of light and disappeared from the spot. Only then did the violent sonic boom reach everyone's ears.

Upon hearing Yu Tianshuang's words, Zhu Zhuqing instinctively tightened her embrace around his waist. Then, a tremendous force surged from her hands, and her body was dragged by the force of the high-speed movement. Startled, she quickly used her Soul Power to tighten her grip even more.

"Amazing... This speed is unbelievable. He's actually a Power Attack System Soul Master, truly a prodigy..."

Bai He glanced at Yu Tianshuang had instantly transformed into a blue streak of light and disappeared into the distance. In just a few breaths, the young man had shrunk to a tiny dot. He gestured to the surrounding clansmen, and the eight Soul Ring on his body lit up instantly. His pair of white wings flapped, and he vanished from his spot as if by Teleportation, chasing after Yu Tianshuang.

"So fast... this person..."

As the most outstanding disciple of the younger generation of the Speed Clan, Bai Chenxiang believed that no one among her peers could match her speed. However, in just a few days, she had been stunned three times by the handsome, aloof, and tall boy she had ever seen. If it were just about temperament and appearance, even the sect leader Tang San was only slightly inferior to him. But his godlike demeanor on the battlefield, slaying ten thousand soldiers with a single sword strike, and his terrifying speed now, this boy was truly exceptional, unlike anyone she had ever seen before.

"Chase!"

Although filled with emotion, Bai Chenxiang gathered her thoughts and spoke to the clansmen around her. Then, her four Soul Ring lit up, and she chased after Yu Tianshuang and her grandfather.

Second Soul Skill: Acceleration, Sixth Soul Skill: A Thousand Cranes Chase the Wind, First Soul Skill: Phantom, Fifth Soul Skill: Crane Stands in the Vast Sky!

The azure Soul Power on Bai He's body instantly surged, and four Soul Skill were unleashed in an instant. With the support of the First Soul Skill and Sixth Soul Skill, the distance between him and Yu Tianshuang gradually closed. In just a few breaths, he was already hanging behind Yu Tianshuang. Then, he conjured two Phantom clones and three Bai He, along with the main body. The azure wind attribute Soul Power under his feet condensed, and he kicked hard at Yu Tianshuang in front of him.

"Ice Heaven Concentrated Spirit Triple Combo, Greedy Wolf!"

Sensing the danger coming from behind, Yu Tianshuang didn't turn around at all. She formed a sword finger with her hand and directly unleashed three sword energies. Under such high-speed movement and facing such a rapid attack, she couldn't distinguish the authenticity of these three cyan spiral Soul Skill. She directly used her speed-enhanced sword intent to unleash three sword energies to defend against them.

"Young man, as agreed, you have already lost. Stop and come with me to see our sect leader!"

Seeing that Yu Tianshuang unleashed three sword energies to block his attack, Bai He was not angry. Instead, he and the two Phantom beside him accelerated again and arrived at Yu Tianshuang's side, whereupon he spoke.

Ignoring the Bai He beside him, Yu Tianshuang subtly placed his hand on his waist and gently tapped Zhu Zhuqing's small hand that was wrapped around him. Then, he condensed his Soul Power in his hand, and several ice walls instantly appeared in the air behind him. Having spent so much time with him, Zhu Zhuqing instantly understood. She immediately released her hands from Yu Tianshuang's arms, turned around, and with a sudden burst of strength from her long legs, shot out from the Heavenly Frost Cold Qi and landed on the ice wall that Yu Tianshuang had created. Then, using the momentum, she arrived in front of Bai Chenxiang, who was flying at the front, in a few leaps.

First Soul Skill: Hell Stab!

The jet-black claws hurtled towards Bai Chenxiang, whose face had turned pale. The Speed Clan was fast, but Bai Chenxiang Yu Tianshuang would dare to retaliate. Lacking combat experience, she was completely at a loss when faced with these menacing claws. She could only instinctively dodge, but Zhu Zhuqing's combat experience was far too rich for this little girl who had never truly fought to evade.

"Damn it, Yu Tianshuang! I thought you were a young hero and agreed to a duel with you, but I never expected you to be so untrustworthy! Eighth Soul Skill: Broken Feather Transformation!"

All of this happened too fast. Bai He originally thought that after he came to Yu Tianshuang's side, with his arrogant personality, he would definitely keep his promise and stop to go down with him. But he didn't expect him to do such a thing. Seeing the woman he was with attacking his granddaughter, he was so angry that his white beard stood on end.

Seeing Bai He's exasperated expression, Yu Tianshuang couldn't help but sneer. Was he brainless? Keep the agreement and go down with him? Given the grudge between him and Tang San, wouldn't that be suicide? She and Zhu Zhuqing didn't have the confidence to face four Soul Douluo and hundreds of Soul Master.

"Divine Slaughter's Domain, Eternal Frozen Domain, Ice Emperor's Wrath!"

At this moment, the Bai He transformed into a huge cyan tornado in the air, sweeping towards Yu Tianshuang. Although the Bai He was a pure agility-type Soul Master, Yu Tianshuang, who did not have Martial Soul, did not dare to be careless with his Eighth Soul Skill. Two domains were instantly deployed, and the tailbone behind him also appeared. The barb at the tip of the tail lit up, casting a white light curtain down on the white Bai He that had transformed into a cyan tornado.

"Ultimate Ice..."

Only after Bai He felt that everything except his consciousness, including his blood and Soul Power, had been frozen did he remember what the Old Goat had said: this young man was someone who had mastered the Ultimate Power. However, in his anxiety over his granddaughter's attack, he couldn't care less about such things. At this moment, the azure tornado he had transformed into stopped, turning into a huge block of ice that fell from the sky, and he was filled with regret.

"Let me go! You two despicable people, you have no martial ethics! We clearly agreed that Grandpa would catch up with you and then come with us to see the sect leader. Now you've cheated us! It's outrageous!"

After being captured by Zhu Zhuqing, Bai Chenxiang felt the sharp, cold claws on her neck and cried out in anger and fear. Looking at the tribesmen who had stopped behind her, she felt extremely wronged. She had just admired Yu Tianshuang, but she never expected him to be so insidious...

"We had no choice. Think about it carefully, what would happen to me and Yu Tianshuang if we fell into Tang San's hands?"

Zhu Zhuqing herself does not have the ability to fly. At this moment, she is hanging on Bai Chenxiang. When she heard the little girl in front of her say such a naive thing, she, who is kind-hearted, could only say it with some helplessness.

"What grudge do you have against the sect leader? Let's not talk about that for now. You can hold me captive, but... but could you please move a little further away from me? You're pressing down on me, it feels so... weird..."

Bai Chenxiang, true to her innocent and carefree nature, heard Zhu Zhuqing's cool and somewhat indifferent voice behind her. Hearing her words, she suddenly felt less scared and nervous for some reason. Then she felt an indescribable soft touch on her back and couldn't help but look down at herself. Her cute face immediately turned red, and she stammered as she spoke.

"Huh? Huh?"

Zhu Zhuqing was completely dumbfounded, her mind not quite processing what was happening. Looking at Bai Chenxiang's face and ears from behind, she realized the girl's face was flushed, her cheeks and ears practically glowing red. She suddenly understood—but, but they were both girls...

"Zhu Zhuqing!"

Upon seeing Zhu Zhuqing clinging to Bai Chenxiang, Yu Tianshuang nodded in satisfaction, mounted her sword, and flew towards them, calling out to them.

Zhu Zhuqing was overjoyed to hear Yu Tianshuang's familiar voice behind her. She used her arm slightly to control Bai Chenxiang to turn around. But just then, after hearing Yu Tianshuang's voice, she lowered her guard and before she could speak to Yu Tianshuang, she heard his anxious exclamation.

"Careful!!!"

Suddenly, a blue figure flew rapidly towards them from the ground, and a blue spear with spiraling energy shot towards the two women with terrifying power.

Zhu Zhuqing, who was controlling Bai Chenxiang and turning her body halfway, heard Yu Tianshuang's anxious voice. The sense of crisis brought on by her years of life-and-death experience came over her, but she only reacted at this moment and had no time to dodge. She only slightly turned her body with Bai Chenxiang and felt a pain in her lower abdomen. It was Tang San's Blue Silver Overlord Spear, which pierced through the two unsuspecting women and then slammed into the stone walls on both sides of the valley.

"Court death!!!"

Yu Tianshuang's eyes instantly turned bloodshot as she caught Bai Chenxiang and Zhu Zhuqing, who had lost their ability to fly. Looking at Tang San, who was floating in the air, she unleashed a blast of icy blue sword energy.

Unfortunately, Tang San didn't block the sword energy at all. Suddenly, a metal shield with a rhinoceros mark rose up in front of Tang San, blocking the sword energy. Then, Niu Gao with purple wings, Yang Wudi, and Tai Tan supporting the Bai He whose face was pale from the cold, instantly surrounded Yu Tianshuang and the other two.

"Grandpa, it's alright. I knew my limits. With Senior Yang here, my cousin's injuries are nothing to worry about..."

Seeing the pale-faced Bai He with worry on his face, and looking at Bai Chenxiang beside Yu Tianshuang, Tang San smiled slightly and comforted her.