activa-t Chapter 204 The Immortal Palace Affairs Are Over
Chapter 204 The Immortal Palace Affairs Are Over
Inside the celestial palace, the air seemed to freeze, and an invisible pressure enveloped Zhuang Yu.
The mysterious old man's appearance was so sudden that it set off alarm bells in his mind.
He watched the old man warily, leaning back slightly in a defensive posture, ready to deal with any sudden danger.
The surrounding air became even more oppressive, and the originally mysterious atmosphere of the celestial palace was now tinged with a sense of grimness.
The old man had white hair but a youthful face, and his white robes were spotless, making him seem like an immortal who did not partake of worldly affairs.
But what he said ignited anger in Zhuang Yu's heart.
"Young man, you have taken what does not belong to you. Now, hand it over." The old man's voice sounded calm, yet carried an undeniable authority.
"Something that doesn't belong to me?" Zhuang Yu sneered, clenching his fist, his eyes resolute. "Why should I claim this treasure, which I risked my life to obtain, as yours? This immortal palace has long been abandoned, and the treasures are ownerless. Whoever finds them has a share. How can they not belong to me?"
Upon hearing this, the old man said, "These treasures belong to the celestial palace; how dare you take them so easily?"
Zhuang Yu refused to back down, retorting sharply, "Treasures from the Celestial Palace? Where is the Celestial Palace now? It's nothing but ruins! I risked my life to enter this place, so obtaining these treasures is my due. If you want them, you can take them yourself. Why force me to do something against my will?"
The old man's face darkened, and a powerful pressure emanated from him, making it almost impossible for Zhuang Yu to breathe.
"If you won't listen to reason, you'll have to suffer the consequences! Since that's the case, don't blame me for being impolite!" He flicked his sleeve...
With a flick of his sleeve, the old man unleashed a sharp sword aura that pierced the air and hurtled straight toward Zhuang Yu's face.
Wherever the sword energy passed, the air emitted a sharp hiss, as if it were about to tear everything apart.
Zhuang Yu was prepared and calmly took out an ancient bronze mirror from the mysterious space.
The bronze mirror expanded in the wind, instantly transforming into a giant shield that blocked Zhuang Yu's path.
The sword energy slammed into the bronze mirror, producing a deafening roar and a burst of dazzling light.
The light faded, leaving the bronze mirror undamaged, while the sword energy vanished without a trace.
"Interesting." The old man snorted coldly, his hands quickly forming hand seals while he chanted incantations.
The surrounding spiritual energy began to fluctuate violently, and an even more powerful pressure descended, as if to crush Zhuang Yu.
Zhuang Yu felt his breath catch in his throat, and his body felt as if it were being crushed by a mountain, making it difficult to move.
But he didn't panic; instead, his eyes became even more determined.
He took a deep breath, mobilized all his spiritual power, and moved his feet with difficulty to dodge the old man's next attack.
The old man struck again, this time unleashing an even more powerful spell – "Heavenly Thunder Descends".
The sky was covered with dark clouds, thunder rumbled, and thick bolts of lightning struck down from the sky, as if they were going to raze the entire celestial palace to the ground.
Zhuang Yu dared not take the attack head-on, and could only rely on his familiarity with the terrain of the Immortal Palace to weave through the gaps in the lightning, narrowly avoiding the attacks.
While dodging, Zhuang Yu caught a glimpse of Jin Yangzi and Mu Zi watching the battle from a distance.
Zhuang Yu sneered inwardly. These two were indeed up to no good, waiting to reap the benefits.
"Old man, is that all you've got?" Zhuang Yu taunted as he dodged the lightning.
Although his voice was not loud, it clearly reached the old man's ears, making the old man's face even more unpleasant.
"Boy, don't be so arrogant!" the old man roared, intensifying his attack once again.
However, no matter how he attacked, he could not hit Zhuang Yu.
Zhuang Yu's movements were as elusive as a ghost, making it impossible for the old man to catch a trace of him.
"Looks like I'll have to use my real skills..." A cold smile appeared on Zhuang Yu's lips. He slowly raised his right hand, and a dazzling light was gathering in his palm...
A cold smile appeared on Zhuang Yu's lips. He slowly raised his right hand, and a dazzling light was gathering in his palm.
At the same time, he had a thought and took something out of the mysterious space.
It was a short sword that was entirely black, with a faint dark red light flowing across its blade, as if it contained a world-destroying power.
This short sword is the treasure he obtained deep within the Immortal Palace—the Soul-Destroying Sword!
The moment he obtained the Soul-Destroying Sword, a powerful force surged into Zhuang Yu's body, making him feel full of power.
He took a deep breath and poured all his spiritual power into the Soul-Destroying Sword.
In an instant, the Soul-Destroying Sword shone brightly, and the air around the sword began to distort, emitting a series of buzzing sounds.
"Old man, take this!" Zhuang Yu shouted, throwing the Soul-Destroying Sword in his hand at the mysterious old man.
The Soul-Destroying Sword transformed into a black streak of light, shooting towards the old man with lightning speed.
Wherever the streak of light passed, space seemed to be torn apart, emitting a piercing shriek.
The old man's expression changed drastically; he clearly hadn't expected Zhuang Yu to possess such a powerful offensive magic weapon.
In his panic, he quickly summoned a golden shield to shield himself.
"boom!"
With a loud bang, the Soul-Destroying Sword slammed into the golden shield, unleashing a dazzling light.
The golden shield shattered instantly, turning into specks of golden light that dissipated into the air.
The Soul-Destroying Sword continued its relentless attack on the old man.
The old man couldn't dodge in time and was grazed on the shoulder by the Soul-Destroying Sword.
"what!"
The old man let out a scream, his body swayed a few times, and a trickle of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.
He clutched his injured shoulder, his face pale.
Seeing this, Zhuang Yu did not press his advantage, but slowly withdrew the Soul-Destroying Sword.
He looked at the disheveled old man and said calmly, "Old man, I had no intention of offending the Celestial Palace. I only wanted to obtain some resources to improve my life. Now that I have the treasure, it is time for me to leave."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone in the audience was shocked.
Everyone present was stunned, including Jin Yangzi and Mu Zi.
They didn't expect that Zhuang Yu would choose to stop even when he had the upper hand.
The mysterious old man was even more astonished. He looked at Zhuang Yu,
Zhuang Yu turned to leave, but then stopped. He looked back at the mysterious old man and said, "Oh, right, I forgot to tell you..."
Zhuang Yu turned to look at the mysterious old man, a mysterious smile playing on his lips. "I forgot to tell you, I have someone backing me." He paused deliberately, observing the old man's reaction, and found that the old man's "backer is not someone you can afford to offend." He continued, his tone carrying a hint of arrogance, as if he really had some powerful background.
The old man was silent for a moment, looked deeply at Zhuang Yu, and finally sighed, saying, "Enough, young man, you may leave. Let this matter be as if I never witnessed it."
Zhuang Yu was overjoyed, not expecting that his bluff would actually succeed.
He remained outwardly calm and said, feigning composure, "Thank you for your kindness, sir."
The old man waved his hand and said, "Wait a moment." He took out a crystal-clear bead from his sleeve and handed it to Zhuang Yu. "This is a spiritual bead unique to the Immortal Palace. It can help you improve your cultivation. Consider it a small token of my appreciation."
Zhuang Yu was overjoyed. This spirit pearl was a treasure of the Immortal Palace, and he never expected that the old man would give it to him on his own initiative.
He quickly accepted the spirit pearl and said respectfully, "Thank you for your generous gift, sir."
The old man waved his hand, indicating that Zhuang Yu could leave.
Zhuang Yu didn't linger any longer and turned to rush towards the exit of the Immortal Palace.
He was thrilled. This trip to the celestial palace had been very fruitful. He had not only obtained many treasures, but also this precious spiritual pearl. It was truly a worthwhile trip.
Behind him, Jin Yangzi and Mu Zi watched Zhuang Yu's departing figure. They couldn't understand why Zhuang Yu was so lucky, not only obtaining the treasure but also gaining the old man's appreciation.
Zhuang Yu ran all the way and finally arrived at the exit of the Immortal Palace.
He took a deep breath, enjoying the fresh air outside, and his heart was filled with joy.
He couldn't wait to see Wang Yao and share the spoils of this adventure with her.
The celestial palace gradually receded behind him, eventually disappearing from his sight.
But Zhuang Yu's story has only just begun...