Chapter 740: Reversal
Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing had both been prepared to unleash their full strength, ready for an all-out confrontation with Zhang Changchun and his son, where the victor would depend entirely on their respective abilities.
However, neither of them had expected Zhong Siyu to suddenly burst onto the scene. Even more astonishing was the sheer power she displayed; in but a fleeting moment, the ghost that had escaped from the Town Soul Tower was devoured by her.
Although that ghost had been extremely weak at the time, even a lean camel is bigger than a horse. No matter how weak it was, it was still a being close to a Ghost King, yet it had no ability to resist when facing Zhong Siyu.
As for Zhang Changchun and his son, their immediate attempts to stop her proved utterly ineffective. Instead, they were crushed by Zhong Siyu's absolute power, a clear testament to her formidable strength.
"This situation has become troublesome."
Xu Meijing spoke in a low voice, her complexion extremely poor. With such a sudden shift in the situation, her expression naturally wouldn't be pleasant.
Yang Haoran naturally understood Xu Meijing's concerns. Before Zhong Siyu's appearance, even if they had unleashed their full strength, it was uncertain whether they could have dealt with Zhang Changchun, his son, and that ghost.
Now, while it was true that the ghost from the Town Soul Tower had been devoured by Zhong Siyu, they were instead faced with a Zhong Siyu who was even more powerful and ferocious than that ghost. Their pressure had naturally increased, and it wasn't just by a small amount. It was completely normal for Xu Meijing to have such a grim expression.
Yang Haoran, however, at this moment, had thoughts and views on Zhong Siyu that differed slightly from Xu Meijing's.
Previously, Zhong Siyu had fallen victim to his Enchantment Art, which was why her attitude towards him was different from how she treated others; at the very least, she harbored less profound hostility towards him. This was not mere speculation but a conclusion proven by facts.
However, less profound hostility did not mean Zhong Siyu would allow herself to be manipulated by him. If he were to anger this Blood-Clad girl, he had no doubt she would attempt to kill him.
From the current situation, it was clear that as soon as Zhong Siyu dealt with Zhang Changchun and his son, her target would undoubtedly shift to him and Xu Meijing. Due to the Enchantment Art, as long as he did not become Zhong Siyu's enemy, the probability of her actively attacking him was low.
However, the probability of Zhong Siyu attacking Xu Meijing was quite high. After all, a Blood-Clad Evil Spirit like her loathed everything in this world. Brutal and bloodthirsty, she had no reason to spare Xu Meijing, especially since Xu Meijing was an Underworld Official.
Should Zhong Siyu attack Xu Meijing, Yang Haoran would undoubtedly stand by Xu Meijing without hesitation; this much was beyond question. However, if it came to that point, even with the Enchantment Art affecting Zhong Siyu, she would likely consider him an enemy.
The power fluctuations currently emanating from Zhong Siyu were simply too strong and still continuously growing. Even if both of them unleashed all the power within their bodies and utilized every technique at their disposal, it was unlikely they would be Zhong Siyu's match. Thinking of these issues, Yang Haoran couldn't help but feel some pressure, though his was slightly less than Xu Meijing's.
He was just about to open his mouth to comfort Xu Meijing, but she gave him no chance. No sooner had her voice fallen than her cool, detached voice sounded again.
"I have a way to solve the current problem, but I need some time."
Xu Meijing offered no further explanation, nor did Yang Haoran ask. Although he didn't know precisely what Xu Meijing intended to do, he understood her meaning and nodded gently to her.
Upon receiving Yang Haoran's affirmative nod, Xu Meijing plunged her Life Ender into the ground, then sat cross-legged. From her independent space, she retrieved two Soul Pills at once, placed them in her mouth, and closed her eyes, fully concentrating on refining them.
Their previous battle had indeed consumed some of their Yin Spirit Power, but the amount was not excessive, making it entirely unnecessary to ingest two Soul Pills simultaneously to replenish it.
Therefore, Yang Haoran didn't believe Xu Meijing's current action was simply to recover depleted Yin Spirit Power. It was possible she intended to temporarily enhance her strength, or perhaps to unleash a certain technique that was extremely demanding on Yin Spirit Power, thus forcing her to act this way.
What the exact reason was, Yang Haoran couldn't yet be certain. He felt a hint of curiosity, but considering that Xu Meijing could not be disturbed at this moment, he didn't ask further.
Naturally, he wouldn't allow his inner curiosity to prompt him to question Xu Meijing at such a time. His sole task now was to protect Xu Meijing and ensure she came to no harm.
What Xu Meijing had just said was precisely this: she needed Yang Haoran to buy her some time and shield her from all external harm.
During this period, her life, naturally, rested in Yang Haoran's hands.
Seeing Xu Meijing quickly enter her meditative state, Yang Haoran, without a moment's thought, immediately deployed a protective barrier around her body, encompassing her within it.
To prevent Xu Meijing from being disturbed by external commotions, the barrier he set up could not only withstand incoming damage but also isolate outside sounds.
As long as the barrier remained intact, Xu Meijing within would suffer no harm, nor could external sounds penetrate it and disturb her refinement of the Soul Pills.
Setting up a barrier was but an instant for him, consuming little of his time. Once he had successfully deployed it, he turned his gaze back to the distant area where three figures were locked in fierce combat.
In that very instant, the battle between the three had undergone an unexpected shift!
Zhong Siyu, who had been steadily rising in power and overwhelming Zhang Changchun and his son, had now surprisingly fallen into a disadvantage, her fierce offensive being suppressed by the father and son instead.
This scene caught Yang Haoran completely off guard. Given the terrifying power Zhong Siyu had unleashed, he had believed it certain that Zhang Changchun and his son would perish at her hands within moments. He had never imagined such a drastic reversal of the situation!
With surprise in his heart, he observed slightly and immediately pinpointed the problem!
At this moment, the power emanating from Zhong Siyu was fluctuating erratically, surging and weakening, highly unstable. It was precisely this instability that had caused such an incredible shift in the situation.
Yang Haoran furrowed his brow, finding it difficult to comprehend why the imposing Zhong Siyu's power had suddenly become so unstable.
Then, as if something occurred to him, his expression subtly changed, and his eyes revealed a look of shock.
"Could it be she. . ."
Before the voice in his heart could fade, Zhong Siyu's sinister laugh echoed through the area.
"This lady is on the verge of a breakthrough, so I won't play with you any longer. Consider yourselves lucky today, but you won't have such fortune next time."
Zhong Siyu spoke with a sinister laugh. As she did, the power fluctuations emanating from her body suddenly surged from weak to strong. Not only were Zhang Changchun and his son's attacks easily dispersed by her, but she even inflicted a certain degree of damage upon them.
Zhang Changchun and his son, who had initially gained the upper hand, hadn't even had the chance to fully vent their inner rage upon Zhong Siyu or inflict more damage upon her before they were once again at a disadvantage.
However, this time, Zhong Siyu did not continue to attack them. She wished to leave immediately, and her words at this moment clearly revealed her intention to depart.
"Trying to escape! Dream on!"
Zhang Changchun's father roared in fury. Zhong Siyu's fluctuating power was the best opportunity to deal with her. If they missed this chance, they would never get another. Furthermore, Zhong Siyu might eventually target their Zhang family, and by then, their family would likely be on the verge of annihilation.
Therefore, under no circumstances could he allow Zhong Siyu to escape just like that!
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