"I will help you." Zhuge Liying came and channeled some of his inner strength to Yu Xi Chen.
Aaaaaa....
White light flashed into the sky, dissolving the black smoke that blocked the view.
"I ..."
The energy inside is drained. Her legs were weak and she couldn't stand up.
"Yu Xi!" Shangkuan Ye ran anxiously at his sister.
"You're really great," said Zhuge Liying with a smile. Being in Zhuge Liying's arms, his hands nailed Yu Xi's head.
"Teachers are great too," Yu Xi retorted in praise. Throwing compliments at each other. Yu Xi couldn't speak at length, because her inner strength was exhausted.
Yu Xi's gasping breaths made it difficult for her to speak freely.
"Is he going to be all right?" asked Shangkuan Ye.
"You're all right, aren't you?" he added to Yu Xi Chen. He sat on the edge of his sister who was still lying limp.
"Of course. I feel fine."
"Aaau..." Yu Xi struggled to get up, but her chest felt tight and it was hard for her to stand up.
"Sister," anxious Shangkuan Ye.
THEK....
Zhuge Liying drained his inner strength again. At least it would help Yu Xi recover her condition.
"Thank you, Master," said Yu Xi.
The energy in it is already there, although not much. However, it was enough for him to stand up.
"Let me help!" Together they carried Yu Xi aside.
"I already told you you don't have to join the fight. So it's like this isn't it."
"Why did you turn to blame me. Didn't you also agree to support me at the meeting? Why did you change your mind now?" Yu Xi grumbled back.
Shangkuan Ye didn't mean to advise, but he just wanted to protect his little brother.
"Never mind. Don't fight like that. This is not the time to blame each other. We must destroy the living ghosts before their numbers increase," said Zhuge Liying.
"Sister heard that. Teacher Zhuge didn't scold me. He even supported me. Isn't that right, teacher?" asked Yu Xi to confirm.
The three of them paused for a moment. Some of the undead they managed to paralyze. However, of course it did not last long.
From a distance the undead began to arrive. Yu Xi's inner strength had not yet returned, but the undead had already arrived and were increasing in number.
"Are you ready?" said Zhuge Liyiling.
"Hmm!" Yu Xi and her brother nodded, indicating that they were ready physically and mentally.
"Teacher!" Before Zhuge Liying and the others fought, Liu and company had come with the Dao Bao Hu disciples.
"Are you guys coming?" Zhuge Liying asked Liu who was the leader of the army.
"The other three troops are still on guard and evacuating the residents around the village to another place. As the teacher ordered," Liu reported.
Zhuge Liying immediately got up. He felt that it was time for the battle to begin.
Yu Xi has also recovered and help has arrived. So, they just needed to unite forces and beat on the undead as planned.
"Okay. Now is the time for us to fight. However we must not let them--the undead leave this village. Got it!"
"She!" answer all in unison.
Zhuge Liying took the lead, the others joined in and matched. Weapons are ready in the hands of each.
"Aaau!" Meanwhile, Yu Xi was still screaming in pain in her chest.
"Younger brother!" Shangkuan Ye supported Yu Xi's body, which was about to fall.
"You are okay?" Zhuge Liying was worried and immediately poured a bit of his inner strength to strengthen his disciple's energy.
"I'm fine teacher," Yu Xi lied. He was showing a healthy attitude, but actually he wasn't doing well.
"Drink this potion. It will make you better."
Zhuge Liying took out a small bottle filled with the herbs that he had prepared beforehand.
"Shangkuan Ye, you take care of your sister first," Zhuge Liying ordered and Shangkuan Ye agreed.
"You, you must not fight until your condition improves. I don't want anything bad to happen to you. Please take care of your health. Understood!" the message.
Yu Xi nodded and accepted the bottle containing the potion, to calm Zhuge Liying Yu Xi drank it in front of her teacher.
"Good. Be careful," he concluded and left.
Zhuge Liying immediately caught up with Liuu and the others. Meanwhile Shangkuan Ye did not come and had to take care of his sister.
Cough...
Yu Xi started coughing. However, it was unknown to Shangkuan Ye that his cough was bleeding.
"You are okay?" Shangkuan Ye focused back on his sister who was lost in thought.
"Yes, big brother. I'm fine," Yu Xi lied back.
He hid his right hand from Shangkuan Ye. While his brother returned to focus on the fight.
****
Meanwhile at Dao Bao Hu. Shangkuan Yun and the teachers there were in a state of anxiety.
Yi Kon Si and teacher Xia Wu had gone with the disciple Dao Bao to secure the villages in the south and north.
Meanwhile, Shangkuan Yun meditated in his room while watching the battle progress through his subconscious.
It was different with Feng Li Qian who was still lying on her bed, accompanied by Su Ling Hua who was faithfully waiting for her to wake up.
"Dage," she whispered as she rubbed Feng Li Qian's hand.
If the others were busy fighting to save countless lives, then Su Ling Hua wasn't.
Shangkuan Yun had ordered Su Li Hua to take care of Feng Li Qian until he came to his senses. However, until this second there was no sign that Feng Li Qian would open her eyes.
****
Back to the battle in Z village. Dao Bao Hu disciples fought hard to cripple the growing number of undead.
There were already several Dao Bao Hu disciples who had fallen. However, some still survive and do not want to give up just like that.
Yu took out the wind element from his fan-shaped weapon. Meanwhile, Zhao Yi took out an iron element from his right hand.
While Liu uses the water element to paralyze the undead. Zhugw Liying also helped. He releases the elements of water and fire together.
However, like the previous story. The undead can't be defeated if the power created isn't great.
They had to combine forces, but Zhuge Liying could not combine her strength with the others. For some reason?
He had been trying to combine his strength with Zhao Yi's iron element earlier. The result failed.
Zhuge Liying tried on Yu and Liu's strength and still didn't succeed. He also wondered, why can't all the elements be combined at the same time?
Dwaaar...
"Not!"
Until a great power came and one strike succeeded in defeating Liu, Yu, Zhao Yi.
They were thrown far back and hit hard objects.
Zhuge Liying looked forward. A figure in black robes, wearing a mask and only one eye visible.
The figure walked gallantly with many undead behind him.
Yu Xi and Shangkuan Yun gasped when they saw the enormous army had arrived.
Zhuhe Liying recognized the figure. He was also the 10 year old who appeared in the raid on Yuan.
"Teacher!"
Yu Xi got up and ran to Zhuge Liying. Shangkuan Ye chased after him.
"Who's he?" Yu Xi asked.
"He's a Death Dream!" replied Zhuge Liying, clenching his fists.
His lips trembled when he called that figure the name 'Dream of Death', because he was the one who made one's sleep restless.
"It turns out that he has been resurrected. I didn't expect that today I would fight him again," said Zhuge Liying seriously with bulging eyes.
"Did the teacher ever fight him?" asked Shangkuan Ye, which Yu Xi wanted to ask as well.
"Yes. He is a black figure who Yuan warriors consider to be an angel of death. Because he can't die, even though all the elements have been combined," explained Zhuge Liying.
"That's terrible," Yu Xi muttered.
"It seems that today I will face it alone," said Zhuge Liying.
He pursed his lips and his eyes widened.
"I'll help the teacher," said Yu Xi.
"I will also help," continued Shangkuan Ye.
Zhuge Liying gasped. He admits that his disciples are indeed brave, but being brave is not enough.
"Your strength can't match his," Zhuge Liying held back, forbidding Yu Xi and Shangkuan Ye to take any further action.
"You won't be able to defeat him. He's not an ordinary being, but a very powerful demon."
"I don't care about that. Father always said 'A person's strength is not measured by how many moves he mastered, but the real strength comes from strong will'. Father always educated us with discipline...."
"...Father never spoils us. My brother and I always train together with other students. So, teachers can't underestimate the power of Dao Bao Hu students," Yu Xi assured Zhige Liying.
"But, it's not just about strength."
"Allow us to fight," Shangkuan Ye pleaded.
The attack from the front had come to them.
"Watch out!" Zhuge Liying jumped up and pushed Yu Xi and Shangkuan Ye away.
DWAR....
A loud bang was heard as a red ball-shaped light hit a tree far behind.
Yu Xi and Shangkuan Yun rolled around, while Zhuge Liying immediately stood up proudly.
The two youths stroked their chests because the fire attack didn't explode on their bodies.
"Are you all right?" Liu and the others came to ask how Yu Xi and her brother were doing.
"We are good. Teacher Zhuge saved our lives," said Shangkuan Ye while giving thanks.
Yu Xi was helped by Liu and his friends to get back on their feet. Meanwhile Zhuge Liying was ready with all his might.
"Mother. Please protect me!" Zhuge Liying thought.
Instantly the sky roared at Dai Bao Hu. Shangkuan Yun who was meditating suddenly stopped. He opened his eyes and felt a great power on Zhuge Liying.
What bond just formed? Shangkuan Yun was still unmoved. What will he do next?
Mother's words managed to beat his heart.