Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2220 143: Fierce Battle (Part 2)

Wang Ba’s countenance remained stoic, though he had already grasped the situation internally.

“Attempting to weaponize the laws of Yin and Yang to stir my primal urges and strike at my Dao-heart... Truly fascinating. I hadn't realized rules could be manipulated in such a manner.”

Human beings are governed by their cravings. While a Cultivator possesses a resilient Dao-heart that isn't easily swayed by base impulses, these are the fundamental instincts of all living things, nearly impossible to eradicate entirely.

Should these instincts surge, they act like a torrential flood or a ferocious beast, easily triggering a violent backlash against one's Dao-heart.

At best, such a backlash causes instability; at worst, it manifests as Heart Demons, placing the Cultivator's very life in jeopardy.

Regardless, Wang Ba possessed his own understanding of the rules of Yin and Yang. To his eyes, his foe's execution was far from profound, prompting him to let out a cold snort.

The Wind-Driving Staff residing within his Primordial Spirit began to hum softly. It rapidly warped and dismantled the invading laws, repurposing them for his own ends. He then reflected the sound, now infused with the path of Yin and Yang, back toward Fan Yuxian, who was launching another assault atop the Black Water Dao Domain.

Fan Yuxian’s expression shifted as he detected the lethal intent within the vibration. Cursing under his breath, he executed a quick maneuver to evade the strike, eventually settling behind Wang Ba with a grim look on his face.

The realization that he had nearly been beheaded by a mere Unification Cultivator was a heavy weight upon his spirit.

Simultaneously, the female Cultivator dressed in elegant palace robes glided to a halt in front of Wang Ba. Her smile was as radiant as spring flowers, yet her gaze was saturated with intense caution and murderous intent.

A Unification Cultivator who could nearly bridge the gap between realms to slay a Crossing Tribulation Cultivator was a terrifying prospect. If such a talent belonged to one's own side, it was a blessing; if they were an enemy or a rival, they were a source of endless anxiety.

In this moment, she felt a wave of relief that she hadn't disregarded the intelligence from the Qingluo Wan Family. Passing up this chance would have surely meant paying a far steeper price in the future!

Now, the two early-stage Crossing Tribulation Cultivators had Wang Ba hemmed in from both sides, their eyes fixed on him.

Wang Ba stood solitary in the sky, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Beneath his sleeve, his hand quietly tightened around the hilt of his blade.

The ensuing silence made the very air feel as though it had frozen into ice.

In the distance, the Tenth Son of Yin, who remained under Wang Ba’s protection, was already consumed by dread!

“That is the Joyful Spirit Saintess of the Illusion Sky Realm!”

“The Spirit Origin Prefecture and the Illusion Sky Realm... both powers have actually arrived!”

“The Qingluo Wan Family!”

Because his cultivation realm was too low, the exchange between Wang Ba, Fan Yuxian, and the Joyful Spirit Saintess seemed like a blur. It had all transpired in a heartbeat, and the number of foes had doubled before he could even process the danger.

A heavy weight settled in his chest.

The fact that two Crossing Tribulation Cultivators had joined forces to assassinate Mr. Taiyi proved just how much of a threat he posed to the leaders of the Spirit Origin Prefecture and the Illusion Sky Realm. Tragically, the Yin Family was completely unaware of this development!

Even now, the Ninth Ancestor was likely still stationed at the entrance of Zhang’s Ruins, awaiting Mr. Taiyi’s return.

Shock and a sense of desperate urgency filled his heart.

Wang Ba could feel Fan Yuxian lurking behind him, but his focus remained on the seemingly delicate woman in front of him. He spoke in a low, resonant voice:

“The two of you shouldn't be allies, correct? One hails from the Spirit Origin Prefecture, and the other, I presume, belongs to the Illusion Sky Realm?”

“This turn of events is quite unexpected.”

Fan Yuxian offered no reply to Wang Ba’s observation.

However, a flicker of surprise crossed the female Cultivator’s eyes, followed by a look of understanding:

“It seems you haven't been at Zhang’s Ruins for very long either, brother... Why throw your lot in with the Yin Family? Why not join our Illusion Sky Realm instead? Whatever the Yin Family provides, we can match and even exceed...”

She bit her lip softly, her eyes appearing innocent and confused, mimicking the charm of a young girl in her teens.

She didn't need to do anything else; her natural allure was designed to unsettle the heart and mind of any male Cultivator.

Wang Ba, however, merely frowned and asked abruptly:

“Exactly how old are you?”

The female Cultivator’s face twisted instantly!

Her soft, melodic voice transformed into a thunderous roar of fury:

“You are courting death!”

In a flash, a stream of pink light erupted from her sleeves, surging forward to swallow Wang Ba!

Simultaneously, Fan Yuxian, who had been waiting for the perfect moment, acted in concert by driving the Black Water Dao Domain toward Wang Ba’s back!

Since this loyal supporter of the Yin Family refused to budge, they could not permit him to live.

If he was this formidable before even reaching the Crossing Tribulation stage, who could possibly stop the Yin Family once he made his breakthrough?

The combined power of two Crossing Tribulation Cultivators was far greater than the sum of its parts.

Wang Ba did not dare to be careless.

Without a moment's delay, his body blurred. He grabbed the Tenth Son of Yin and bolted toward the Yin Ruins Arena.

“Where do you think you're going?”

A mass of dark water surged ahead of him, coalescing into a lithe, blue-hued figure.

It was Fan Yuxian!

His face was grim, though a cold smirk played on his lips.

He deployed the Black Water Dao Domain partially as a shield for himself—clearly still wary of the previous near-miss—while sending the rest to encircle Wang Ba from every side!

The Black Water Dao Domain seemed to engulf the entire horizon.

Wang Ba’s momentum slowed, his expression darkening.

The Divine Patterns surrounding him flickered briefly before going dark once more.

“Brother, I know you are skilled at running away, but how could your sister possibly let you leave?”

The Joyful Spirit Saintess approached through the air from behind, giggling as she covered her mouth.

Her voice had returned to its flirtatious, mocking tone.

The pink light cascaded toward him from the rear like a violent storm!

There was no room to dodge, no path for retreat!

Suddenly, Wang Ba spoke, his words coming out in a rapid burst:

“I have no love for the Spirit Origin Prefecture. If I were to defect to your Illusion Sky Realm... the fellow from the Spirit Origin Prefecture wouldn't try to kill me, would he?”