Ling Tian Sword God-Chapter 697 - 695: The Changes in Xia Yunxin_1

Like a meteor, the lightning finger power descended from the sky, aimed directly at Liu Feiyue’s brow.

Everyone who saw the finger power arcing through the air was frozen in place. No one dared to move; they could only watch helplessly. Anyone courageous enough to step forward would undoubtedly become cannon fodder, obliterated by this single strike.

But, just as the finger light was about to reach Liu Feiyue, a bewitching shadow abruptly appeared before her. With a single sword deflecting the attack, it surprisingly blocked the finger light.

CLANG!

The crisp, piercing sound instantly resonated. At the moment the finger power exploded, sparks flew in all directions. The bewitching shadow was driven back more than a dozen steps, but Shentu Yan’s aerial finger strike had, astonishingly, been blocked.

"This person can actually block Shentu Yan’s attack?"

Long Zaitian, Yin Tianxiao, and the others were all taken aback. Even they were intimidated by that finger strike and dared not make a move. Who could this person be, capable of blocking Shentu Yan’s attack?

Only when the offensive pressure dissipated did everyone clearly see the face of the bewitching shadow.

"Sect Leader Xia Yunxin?"

Lin Ya was shocked. The person who had come forward was, surprisingly, Xia Yunxin.

"Why is it her?"

Long Zaitian and the other Clan Leaders of the Four Great Hidden Clans were also greatly astonished. They all knew Xia Yunxin’s strength; she definitely wasn’t stronger than them. However, the power Xia Yunxin displayed now was clearly superior.

"This woman seems different from before."

Feng Chibai carefully observed Xia Yunxin, then said with a solemn expression.

Hearing his words, the others also turned their attention to Xia Yunxin, their expressions varied.

Xia Yunxin’s demeanor had indeed become darker, more bewitching. Her aura was uncertain and elusive, as if she were a phantom.

Xia Yunxin turned her head and glanced at Liu Feiyue. "Are you okay?"

"I’m fine."

Liu Feiyue nodded. She could naturally see that Xia Yunxin’s strength had improved significantly. Previously, she could gauge Xia Yunxin’s Cultivation, but now, she couldn’t see through it at all.

"You are severely injured. Fall back and rest. Leave the rest to me," said Xia Yunxin.

"Be careful. Shentu Yan’s real strength is likely stronger than we imagined."

Letting out a soft cough, Liu Feiyue offered a word of caution.

"I know."

Xia Yunxin nodded. She naturally knew she was no match for Shentu Yan. But at present, she was likely the only one here who could contend with him.

"Everyone, leave Shentu Yan to me. You must all focus on guarding Green Cloud Mountain, especially the back mountain where Ling Chen is cultivating, and the Cultivation Heart Hall where Ling Yin is. These two places absolutely must not be lost!"

Xia Yunxin transmitted this message to the black-robed man, Long Zaitian, and the others.

"Understood!"

The black-robed man and the others all clasped their fists, their expressions grave. Ling Chen was in seclusion, attempting to break through to the Sky Apex Realm, while Ling Yin was refining a Sky Apex Puppet to counter Shentu Yan. Neither of them could afford any mishaps.

"To be able to block my finger strike, you do have some skill."

Seeing Xia Yunxin block his attack, Shentu Yan was slightly surprised. No one else present could have achieved this.

"Haha, is that Ling Chen kid still not showing himself? Letting a woman like you face the enemy. Or is that kid still trying to break through his realm and can’t be disturbed?"

Shentu Yan guessed that at this crucial juncture, Ling Chen had yet to appear, definitely because he hadn’t broken through to the Sky Apex Realm.

"Then you people are truly pitiful. You’ve struggled so hard for so many days, only for your hopes to turn into nothing in the end. It seems he can’t bring you the hope you need..."

"Enough of your chatter. To deal with you, he doesn’t need to step in. I am enough."

Xia Yunxin’s gaze grew stern. Regardless, she believed in Ling Chen and knew she had to fight with all her might to buy him time.

"Ignorant."

A murderous glint flashed in Shentu Yan’s eyes. He hadn’t originally planned to spare anyone—everyone on Green Cloud Mountain had to die by his hand. Now that he had broken the Bagua Xuanji Formation of the Cyan Robe Association, no one could stop him. After dealing with Xia Yunxin, he would go to Ling Chen’s seclusion place and slaughter him, ridding himself of that final worry.

WHOOSH!

Shentu Yan vanished in a flash. When he reappeared, he was above Xia Yunxin’s head, suddenly striking downward with his palm. A terrifying black Palm Seal descended from the sky, enveloping Xia Yunxin.

BOOM!

The Palm Seal struck a blurring afterimage, but Xia Yunxin’s true form suddenly appeared ten meters away. Her foot lightly tapped the ground, and her body, like a wisp of smoke, continuously dissipated and reformed in midair, rapidly closing in on Shentu Yan.

"Hmm?"

Shentu Yan narrowed his eyes. He couldn’t clearly see Xia Yunxin’s trajectory. It wasn’t because her speed was too fast for his naked eye to capture, but because her movements were incredibly peculiar. It wasn’t high-speed movement based on raw speed, but rather a strange flicker—some kind of Secret Art.

Numerous thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant. Shentu Yan’s pupils suddenly constricted, his gaze locking onto a spot about ten meters to his front-right.

In the area where his gaze was fixed, a blurry figure flickered into existence.

"Trifling Tricks."

Shentu Yan sneered coldly, his body shot out, and with a palm strike, he shattered the approaching figure.

"What?"

As the figure dispersed, Shentu Yan’s pupils abruptly shrank. That figure had just been an illusion; it had even fooled him!

At this moment, a chill suddenly crept up from behind him.

Xia Yunxin, Bewitching Sword in hand, had already stabbed towards Shentu Yan’s back.

"Beautiful!"

Seeing this, the eyes of Long Zaitian, Feng Chibai, and the others lit up, their expressions excited. Could it be, they wondered, that Ling Chen doesn’t even need to intervene? Can Xia Yunxin directly kill Shentu Yan and end this crisis?

"Hmph."

But Shentu Yan was not flustered at all. Instead, a mocking smile spread across his lips. The next moment, his body was suddenly enveloped by a barrier of black thunderbolt True Qi, firmly protecting him.

HISSS!

Xia Yunxin’s sword was stopped outside the barrier of True Qi, unable to penetrate it even slightly.

Meanwhile, an incredibly potent True Qi was rapidly gathering in Shentu Yan’s palm. Without even looking, he simply struck out behind him.

Seeing that she couldn’t break through Shentu Yan’s defense, Xia Yunxin immediately withdrew, her body dissipating like a shadow. When she reappeared, she had already retreated tens of meters away.

"No good, my attack isn’t strong enough. I can’t break through his defense."

Xia Yunxin’s pretty face grew grave. After refining the Demon-Slaying Crystal Ling Chen had given her, not only had her power and Cultivation surged, but she had also mastered this peculiar Secret Art. She was like a shadowless monster, able to move without any warning—it could even be called teleportation. With this Secret Art, she could contend with Shentu Yan, but in terms of raw power, there was still a significant gap between them.