NFBE Chapter 365 The Hunchbacked Old Man
Chapter 365 The Hunchbacked Old Man
Amidst the ethereal sounds of celestial music and misty clouds, a magnificent golden palace emerged from the fog and flew back.
The Primordial Celestial Venerable and the Moral Celestial Venerable sat facing each other, their faces solemn, their heads bowed, seemingly lost in thought.
"What about Zhu Xian?"
"At the East Heavenly Gate."
"Your Excellency, if I may be so bold, that boy's strength is indeed beyond our expectations, but... his opponent is Chaos itself..."
"If we don't provide timely support, this rising star might fall today."
“I understand... but I can’t sense where Chaos has led him at all.”
If Li Jie were still on Earth, Yuanshi Tianzun would certainly be able to sense his location based on the divine power fluctuations generated by the immortal sword and provide timely support.
But He had already searched every corner of the Blue Star, and apart from Xian'er who returned with the Moral Celestial Venerable, he could not sense the aura of any other immortal swords.
“We all know the power of Chaos; it would be incredibly easy for it to carve out an independent space.”
"Unless He reveals Himself of His own volition, otherwise..."
Yuanshi Tianzun did not continue speaking, and all the immortals present understood.
Even this omnipotent and supreme deity of the Great Xia Dynasty was helpless this time.
"I finally found a brat who's to my liking, so am I just going to stand by and watch him die?"
Yuanshi Tianzun remained silent, only letting out a soft sigh.
......
In an illusory space.
Chaos looked at the white-haired youth in front of him, who exuded a strong Daoist aura, with admiration.
Just now, Li Jie used a variety of techniques, employing almost every sword move he could find.
Although the Death Law of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword and its own Dao Laws enhanced the Chaos, it was a pity...
After fusing with the last fragment of divine soul, Chaos's strength increased once again, and he was only one step away from the Ascension Realm.
So... the injuries Li Jie inflicted on him were like a tickle!
On the other hand, Li Jie's cloak was tattered and worn, and even his powerful aura was somewhat unstable.
"You are quite good. Submit to me... I will grant you power beyond this dimension."
Chaos stopped his attack and spoke softly.
Yes, He changed his mind.
If Chaos previously only sought revenge against Li Jie, now He seems to have developed a slight fondness for talent.
This little white-haired creature might just become the sharpest blade my Cthulhu pantheon will ever wield!
"Sigh...why say so much?"
Li Jie wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and shook his head.
"Haven't we already reached a point of no return?"
"And... I really hate you self-proclaimed noble gods!"
After saying that, Li Jie gently loosened his grip and tossed the black and gold longsword away again.
"This trick again? Don't you have any other tricks up your sleeve?"
Despite being rejected, Chaos was not annoyed and easily and comfortably resisted Li Jie's offensive.
"Since you're unwilling to come back with me, I'll knock you unconscious and then inject all my malice into your dantian. That way... you'll have no room to refuse!"
boom! !
The crimson beam transformed into a blood-red hammer that mercilessly sent Li Jie flying.
His frail figure crashed heavily into the spatial barrier that had been created by the chaos, like a cannonball.
A strong sense of dizziness filled his mind, followed by the excruciating pain of his broken ribs.
How embarrassing...
Li Jie slowly raised his trembling right hand and rubbed his throbbing forehead.
As expected... superb combat skills cannot effectively compensate for the gap in skill level.
"Isn't this possible?"
"How boring..."
Seeing Li Jie's miserable state, Hun Dun sneered, then reached out and grabbed his body from a distance.
"It seems no one is coming to rescue you..."
"Be a good girl and let me plant the seeds of evil within you, and become my slave..."
What are you afraid of?
Ok?
What are you hesitating about?
......
The long-lost Daoist sounds filled Li Jie's mind, and then a mysterious energy fluctuation gradually emerged from his body.
"Huh? What is this?"
Feeling that he had lost control of the scarlet beam that bound Li Jie, Chaos murmured in confusion.
"I have never witnessed such a wondrous energy fluctuation before..."
"This kid is definitely different from the others..."
In contrast to the bewildered and uncertain Chaos, Li Jie, who had sunk into his Qi Sea, presented a completely different scene.
Within the nearly depleted Qi Sea, a hunched figure sat cross-legged on a lotus platform.
He waved the nearly broken whisk in his hand and swept aimlessly.
This seemingly unintentional action instantly replenished Li Jie's depleted Qi Sea.
Feeling the immense life force within his body, Li Jie's expression turned strange.
What's going on here...?
Who is that old man?
Pulling himself back to his senses, Li Jie stepped onto the sea of qi. As he stood behind the old man, the profound Daoist voice once again surfaced in his mind.
[Foolish child... Foolish child...]
"May I ask... what is your name, senior?" After a moment's hesitation, Li Jie asked softly.
[I am but a commoner, insignificant as I am. If you hadn't been in dire straits, we would never have met again.]
Upon hearing this, Li Jie gave a wry smile.
Is it a desperate situation?
seems like it.
Since transmigrating to this world, he has never been forced into such a sorry state by his enemies.
"May I ask, sir, how should I break this deadlock?"
The solution to this impasse has long been in your mind, but you've already rejected it.
"I humbly request your guidance, sir."
Upon hearing this, Li Jie was startled, and as if he had just realized something, he lowered his head in dejection.
What comes to mind?
Sensing the change in Li Jie's emotions, the hunchbacked old man smiled slightly, hiding his mouth beneath his straw hat, and casually flicked his whisk onto his elbow.
You've trapped yourself.
How can a trapped beast unleash its true power?
"May I ask, sir, what is it that has trapped me?" Li Jie raised two fingers, bowed respectfully, and asked earnestly.
Upon hearing this, the old man did not refuse, but simply nodded slightly.
[Your journey, though seemingly fraught with danger, has actually been entirely within your control.]
No matter who the opponent is, you will slay them with a single sword strike.
Gradually... you become numb, forgetting that initial youthful spirit.
To put it simply, you have abandoned your swordsmanship.
A heartless person is also a heartless person; without emotions, how is they different from a wild beast that only knows how to kill?
At this point, the hunched old man stood up and brushed away the wrinkles on his clothes.
He turned around and took off his straw hat.
If Li Jie were to look up at this moment, he would find out.
The old man's face bore a striking resemblance to his own!
.........