Chapter 736: Change in the Situation
Ying Huanhuan watched the incomparably chaotic situation on the mountain from the skies outside of the Demon Sound Mountain. A pair of delicate hand gently landed on the Heavenly Phoenix Zither from time to time. She would lend a hand should the situation turn bad.
Although she would be greatly exhausted from using the Heavenly Phoenix Zither with her current strength, she did not have the time to bother about such an issue at this moment.
The young lady quietly watched the Demon Sound Mountain. Soon after, she discovered that her help seemed to be unnecessary. The Lin Dong trio had already turn the entire Demon Sound Mountain upside down. They had completely obtained the upper hand against their respective opponents.
Phew.
Ying Huanhuan quietly sighed in relief when she saw this scene. However, just as she was about to withdraw her finger from the Heavenly Phoenix Zither, her eyes suddenly hardened. She suddenly turned around, only to see a handsome white clothed man standing there with a smile there.
"Who are you?"
Ying Huanhuan's face turned slightly cold. Her large eyes were filled with caution.
"Miss, there's no need to be afraid. I am Shen Yun from Yuan Gate, one of the eight soul generals." The white clothed man laughed.
"Yuan Gate?"
Ying Huanhuan's already slightly cold face turned completely to ice when she heard these two words. She sneered, "So it is actually a Yuan Gate dog. This lady does not have the time to chat idly with you. Get lost!"
"Hehe, little beauty, it is no good to speak in such a manner."
Shen Yun was clearly startled by this sudden sneer of Ying Huanhuan. He immediately frowned slightly. The corners of his mouth lifted to form a playful smile, as his body moved and approached Ying Huanhuan in a ghost like manner. He extended his hand in an attempt to lift the young lady's chin.
Boom!
However, chilliness surged within those large eyes of Ying Huanhuan the moment he extended his hand. Her fingers instantly strummed the zither strings. A fiery red brilliance followed by a wild and violent sound wave viciously blasted at Shen Yun.
Shen Yun's expression changed slightly when the wild and violent sound wave swept out. His toes pressed on the empty space and an afterimage appeared. Immediately, this afterimage was forcefully shattered by the sound wave.
"What an unruly little beauty. However, this will be more interesting no…"
Shen Yun's body surfaced a short distance away. He smilingly looked at the icy cold face of Ying Huanhuan and softly said, "This Pure Yuan treasure is indeed powerful. However, I wonder just how many times you can activate it with your current strength?"
"Enough to kill you!"
Ying Huanhuan's face was slightly pale. She immediately laughed coldly as her delicate hand landed on the zither string. Suddenly, she pulled at it and a clear phoenix cry once again sounded out. A pair of enormous fiery red wings extended from the Heavenly Phoenix Zither. After which, they were accompanied by a shocking sound wave as they violently swatted at Shen Yun.
Shen Yun did not dare to underestimate the strength of this Heavenly Phoenix Zither. With a clench of his fist, a black stone seal transformed into a black waterfall that collided heavily against the fiery red wings.
"Bang!"
A loud and clear sound reverberated over the place. The black waterfall was forcefully reflected back. However, Shen Yun had borrowed this moment to once again withdraw explosively and pull away from the offensive range of the wings.
Shen Yun was clearly extremely cunning. He was aware how exhausting activating the Pure Yuan Treasure was given Ying Huanhuan's strength. Hence, he did not face her head on. Clearly, he was planning to drag things out until Ying Huanhuan had completely run out of steam.
It must be said that his plan was indeed quite effective. If Ying Huanhuan's condition was at her peak at this moment, she might still be able to put up a good fight with him by using the Heavenly Phoenix Zither. However, breaking the Demon Sound Mountain's formation earlier had greatly exhausted Ying Huanhuan despite it being done in a seemingly casual fashion…
Hence, Ying Huanhuan's aura began to wither at a shocking rate due to Shen Yun's strategy. While her aura withered, the speed at which her delicate hands plucked at the zither strings also became increasingly slower, while her attacks undoubtedly lost their earlier sharpness.
Shen Yun was clearly extremely experienced in combat. He had immediately sensed that Ying Huanhuan's attacks had slowed. A cold smile flashed across his eyes as his body suddenly shot out explosively.
Ying Huanhuan watched Shen Yun, who was once again shooting explosively towards her. She clenched her silver teeth and was about to pluck at the zither strings again.
"That friend of yours appears to be unable to endure any longer?" Shen Yun's soft laughter was suddenly transmitted into her ears the moment Ying Huanhuan's fingers were about to move.
Ying Huanhuan's fingers suddenly froze for a moment. Her peripheral vision involuntarily drifted towards the spot on the Demon Sound Mountain where Lin Dong was located.
However, she did not see the situation that Shen Yun described when her eyes looked over. Soon after, Ying Huanhuan's heart suddenly sunk. A figure had already approached her just as her fingers were about to pluck at the zither again.
"Little beauty, you are still a little too inexperienced…"
Shen Yun laughed softly. Immediately, a formidable palm force landed on Ying Huanhuan's shoulder without any hesitation.
Bang!
Boom!
Two sounds appeared almost simultaneously. Ying Huanhuan's figure flew backwards. While her figure was flying backwards, her fingers moved across the zither strings. A wild and violent sonic wave also smashed onto Shen Yun's body at lightning speed.
Shen Yun rapidly retreated. Vigorous Yuan Power wildly surged on his body. By the time he had stabilized his body, his clothes had already become rather tattered, while a bloody scar had appeared on his chest.
Shen Yun's expression darkened almost immediately when he saw his ragged appearance. He quickly raised his head to look at the pale face of Ying Huanhuan. His body suddenly rushed out. In a flash, he appeared in front of Ying Huanhuan. Majestic Yuan Power whistled as his palm viciously slapped downwards.
...
Lin Dong's green dragon arm swung the black tree. Its terrifying power directly caused the air to explode. It left behind an afterimage as it unceremoniously smashed ruthlessly onto the body of the giant gold leopard that was charging at him.
A deep sound spread across the forest. The giant gold leopard was ruthlessly smashed into the ground. Numerous enormous cracks instantly spread outwards from under its body.
After flattening the giant gold leopard, Lin Dong was just about to make his next move when he suddenly seemed to have sensed something. His expression abruptly changed as he turned his head. The scene of Ying Huanhuan being sent flying in the distant sky was reflected in his eyes.
Lin Dong's expression turned completely dark in an instant when he saw the young lady's delicate figure shooting backwards. His body rushed out. However, a pain was suddenly transmitted from his right leg. The giant gold leopard had actually ferociously bit him.
The violence within Lin Dong's eyes erupted at this instant. Green light surged over his legs and they directly transformed into green dragon legs. After which, a leg was lifted and violently stomped downwards onto the giant gold leopard with a heavy mountain like strength.
Thud thud thud thud!
A series of incomparably deep sounds echoed in the forest, while an enormous crack swifty extended. By the time Lin Dong's foot landed, the surface of the ground within a dozen feet had already crumbled, while the giant gold leopard's head was stomped into meat paste. Fresh blood seeped into the ground, forming an extremely dark and bloody scene.
Swoosh!
Lin Dong stomped the giant gold leopard that the leopard skin man had turned into. He grabbed the latter in one swift motion and suddenly rushed out explosively with a flap of the green dragon wings on his back.
...
"Little beauty, obediently hand over the ancient zither!" Shen Yun gazed at the pale faced Ying Huanhuan in front of him. He extended his hand and smilingly said.
Ying Huanhuan stared at him with ice-cold eyes. She did not utter a single word. Her fingers landed on the zither strings but her mouth ended up emitting a muffled groan just as she was about to strum. A trace of blood seeped out from the corner of her mouth. The strength within her body had already been completely exhausted when she used the Heavenly Phoenix Zither earlier. Thus, she ended up suffering some backlash when she tried to forcefully activate it again.
"How stubborn. Since this is the case, I can only destroy this flower. Such a pity…" Shen Yun chuckled. He clenched his hand as a long black spear appeared in a flash. After which, a cold light flickered over it and a monstrous ripple directly rushed out from the long spear and pierced towards Ying Huanhuan.
"Ding!"
The Heavenly Phoenix Zither in Ying Huanhuan's embrace was placed horizontally as it was used to block the tip of the spear. However, the vast and mighty strength of the latter still caused a sweetness to be transmitted from her throat.
Swoosh!
The smile on Shen Yun's face grew even wider when his spear was blocked. His body moved as the tip of the spear was tilted slightly. This time around, it drew an extremely tricky arc and pierced towards Ying Huanhuan's brow.Bang!
However, a hurried rushing wind sound that carried a dense bloody scent suddenly shot over the moment this spear of Shen Yun thrust forward. His expression sunk slightly. The tip of the spear turned and it pierced forward explosively. After which, it penetrated the bloody pile of flesh that used to be a giant gold leopard.
Boom!
Shen Yun appeared to be slightly startled when the spear pierced through the giant gold leopard. His pupils suddenly shrunk in the next moment. The giant gold leopard in front of him suddenly exploded. A dragon leg that was covered with green scales tore through the air. It was accompanied by fresh blood that seemingly permeated the sky as it came smashing down at lightning speed. Finally, the leg was ruthlessly swung onto his body in front of Shen Yun's face, which had undergone a drastic change.
Bang!
A deep sound echoed outwards. Shen Yun was sent flying a hundred meters back by this kick. He steadied his body as a trace of blood appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Skillful."
Shen Yun laughed. His eyes sized up the skinny young figure that had appeared in the sky.
"Lin Dong, be careful. He is one of the eight soul generals of Yuan Gate!" Ying Huanhuan's heart relaxed when she saw the figure that had appeared in front of her. However, she also hurriedly warned him.
Lin Dong's expression were dark and stern as he stared at Shen Yun. Immediately, the corners of his mouth slowly lifted into a savage smile.
"There is no need to worry. He will be a dead dog very soon."
Chapter 737: An Unforeseen Development
"What arrogant words. After so many years, you are the first person who dares utter such words in front of me."
A mocking smile involuntarily surfaced on Shen Yun's face when he heard Lin Dong's words. He had an extraordinary status amongst the disciples in Yuan Gate. Normally, when others saw that he was one of the eight soul generals, even if they did not immediately respect and fear him, no one dared to claim that they would beat him to death like a dog.
Lin Dong remained indifferent. However, the ferocity within his eyes swiftly accumulated. This unexpected development caused him to be a little fearful. At first, he had already felt that it was inappropriate to bring Ying Huanhuan along. After all, if anything were to happen to her, Lin Dong did not know how to answer to either Ying Xuanzi or Ying Xiaoxiao.
"Lin Dong? That Lin Dong who defeated Yao Ling? You guys are from Dao Sect?" Shen Yun appeared to find this name a little familiar. He frowned slightly, before his eyes narrowed as he looked towards the skinny figure.
"Ha, no wonder this little beauty has such a terrible attitude. It turns out you guys are those small frys from Dao Sect…" The corners of Shen Yun's mouth contained a mocking manner as he laughed.
"There is no need to leave the Demon Sound Mountain today." Lin Dong lifted his head, as his lips parted into a smile as he said.
"Brat, don't think that you possess the qualification to be so arrogant in front of me just because you defeated Yao Ling. Your name does possess some reputation within my Yuan Gate. It's just as well. I will capture you and bring you back to Yuan Gate to allow my Yuan Gate disciples to have a good look at you!" Shen Yun laughed coldly.
"Distance yourself from this here and be careful." Lin Dong turned his head and spoke to Ying Huanhuan.
"Yes…" Ying Huanhuan nodded. She was just about to pull back when her expression suddenly changed. Her eyes looked towards the distant forest. A rushing wind sound was suddenly emitted from that spot. A human figure rushed over and appeared at Shen Yun's side in a couple of flashes.
"Eh? You have actually yet to succeed? What is the background of that brat?" The black clothed man, who had just appeared, swept his eyes over Lin Dong and Ying Huanhuan before lifting his brows and asking smilingly.
"Heh heh, he is that Lin Dong who defeated Yao Ling. It is rumoured that he is quite an outstanding individual amongst the Dao Sect younger generation members." Shen Yun replied.
"Oh?" The black clothed man seemed to be a little surprised. After which, he laughed, "The disciples of Dao Sect huh. Enemies really cross paths frequently. Although Yao Ling is someone who was expelled from Yuan Gate, it is not up to your Dao Sect to deal with him."
Lin Dong observed the black clothed man in front of him. This man had a tall figure and some traces of blood remained on his body. This caused Lin Dong to shift his eyes. He glanced at the surroundings of the Demon Sound Mountain. It seems like those people who had fled from the Demon Sound Mountain previously had all been finished off…
"Another eight soul general huh. Yuan Gate has actually dispatched two top disciples from the eight divisions this time around…"
This black clothed man's aura was not weaker than the white clothed man. Clearly, they were on the same level. From the looks of it, he was definitely also one of the eight soul generals.
Two nine Yuan Nirvana stage experts that were comparable to Yao Ling. This lineup was definitely quite powerful. It was likely that even Lin Dong would find it quite troublesome to deal with them.
Ying Huanhuan was also clearly aware of this point. Therefore, her body, which was originally planning on pulling back, came to a stop after the black clothed man appeared. She clenched her silver teeth slightly before her hand landed on her Heavenly Phoenix Zither. An unusual dark red light surged deep within her bright alluring eyes.
"Finish him off. One each?" The black clothed man smilingly watched the Lin Dong duo and said.
"Alright."
Shen Yun smiled darkly and nodded. His gaze was sinister as he stared at Lin Dong. "Leave him to me. I will make him understand that regardless of how great his reputation is within Dao Sect, he is still nothing the eyes of our Yuan Gate."
"I shall take this little beauty then."
The black clothed man laughed. His body moved before he rushed explosively towards Ying Huanhuan.
"Little Flame!"
Lin Dong's eyes were icy cold as a deep cry was suddenly emitted from his mouth.
"Bang!"
An intense rushing wind sound was transmitted over at the same time. A huge stone was ruthlessly swung out from the Demon Sound Mountain. After which, it smashed towards the black clothed man.
Boom!
The black clothed man threw a punch. A powerful force blasted the large stone. After which, his eyes turned cold when he saw a tower-like figure with a fearsome aura appear in front of Ying Huanhuan. His scarlet eyes made one tremble.
"Protect her." Lin Dong pulled back, appeared beside Little Flame and softly said.
"Big brother, you can be rest assured that no one will be able to hurt her." Little Flame grinned. A monstrously ferocious aura swept from within his body. The skin on his body also vaguely showed signs of turning black. Looking from a distance, it appeared as though he was made of metal. Both of his large fist collided gently against each other and actually emitted a metallic 'clang' sound.
"A mere Demonic Beast. Yet you actually dare to utter such nonsense in front of my Yuan Gate?"
An elderly voice suddenly resounded over the midair in an indifferent manner when Little Flame's voice had just sounded. Lin Dong and Little Flame's expressions immediately changed. Lifting their heads, they saw the space above distorting before a brown robed elder slowly appeared.
Little Flame's eyes stared cautiously at the brown robed elder. He could sense a rich danger from the latter's body. Immediately, the black colour undulated on his body turned denser. His body tensed up, appearing like a tiger about to pounce on its prey.
Lin Dong's expression was a little gloomy. Clearly, he did not expect that Yuan Gate had not only dispatched two of the eight soul generals, but that there was actually also a powerful old man following them.
Based on his aura, this old man had definitely reached the Profound Life Stage. He might have even reached the advanced Profound Life Stage…
This situation had really changed a little too quickly…
"Where did this old fart come from? You actually dare to act mightily in front of us three brothers? Do you think Grandpa Marten is just a decoration?"
While Lin Dong's expression was rapidly changing, a muffled thunder like cry also rumbled from the sky. Immediately, storm clouds surged in the sky before Little Marten appeared in midair in a ghost-like manner. His eyes were ruthlessly staring at the brown robed elder.
The brown robe elder's eyes also looked at Little Marten, who had just appeared. Promptly, that elder's face trembled slightly. Clearly, he had also sensed just how difficult it was going to be to deal with the latter.
"Elder Jiang, all of you are finally here!"
The miserable looking Yellow Golden Ghost Owl, who was covered in blood, arose into the sky from behind. He immediately rejoiced when he saw the brown robed elder and the rest. Gritting his teeth, he said, "Elder Jiang, this fellow has the strength of an advanced Profound Life Stage expert. He is similar to you. If we join forces, we will definitely be able to kill him!"
The eyes of that old man called Elder Jiang had a dark expression flashing over it. However, a smile of agreement surfaced on his face. He laughed, "This time around, this old man has arrived a little late. This caused your Demon Sound Mountain to suffer great losses. However, it is fortunate that we did not allow these villains to escape. Let's join forces and quickly subdue them."
Ying Huanhuan observed the situation before her expression gently changed. If Elder Jiang from Yuan Gate was added into the mix, wouldn't the other party possess two Profound Life Stage experts?
"Little Marten, can you handle it?"
A cold light flowed within Lin Dong's eyes. His eyes looked towards Little Marten, whose handsome face had a dense cold smile hanging on it, and said.
"Although it is a little troublesome, it shouldn't be much of a problem. However, it seems like we can't even allow one person to escape today."
The corner of Little Marten's mouth was lifted. His handsome devil like face had a bloodthirstiness flashing over it. Although he had only only recuperated this powers till the advanced Profound Life Stage, his foundation was far exceeds the two in front of him. Hence, once he unleashed his skills, he should stand a good chance of obtaining victory.
"Of course, we cannot let them off…"
A ferocious glint flashed across Lin Dong's eyes. He was not a merciful person. Since they were going to fight, he was naturally not going to show any mercy. If one of them were to escape, it would likely cause them an endless amount of trouble in the future.
"What an arrogant tone."
Elder Jiang smiled in a dense manner. He was also at advanced Profound Life Stage. Now that a ghost owl was added to the mix, he did not believe that Little Marten would be able to stir any trouble.
"Shen Yun, Xia Yan, finish them off."
"Martial uncle, please be rest assured." The Shen Yun duo, who were facing off against Lin Dong and Little Flame, immediately laughed in a dense manner. A murderous desire spread within their eyes.
"Can you take care of one?" Lin Dong turned his head, looked at Little Flame and asked faintly.
"No problem."
Little Flame parted his mouth and smiled. His tower like body shook slightly before a tiger roar was seemingly emitted from within his body. Although Little Flame was currently only at eight Yuan Nirvana Stage, his Heavenly Devil Tiger bloodline allowed his fighting strength to be comparable with a nine Yuan Nirvana Stage expert. In fact, the other great general from Demon Sound Mountain earlier was being forcefully ripped into two by him.
"In that case…"
Lin Dong smiled slightly before his eyes suddenly turned dark and cold. Vast and mighty wild Yuan Power fluctuation swept out like a storm in an uncontrolled manner from within his body.
"Let's fight!"
After his low voice sounded out, it immediately detonated the tensed atmosphere in this place!