Chapter 839, I Have Companions

Translator: Jon

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

A great sense of danger was rising within Lu Ye. Although it was only a broken palm, he could see the shadow of its owner when looking at it.

 

It was a being he could never defeat. Even the Divine Ocean Realm Masters were no match for that person.

 

He was mentally impacted. If not for the fact that his mind was strong, he would’ve lost the will to fight in an instant.

 

Not daring to hesitate, he quickly pulled himself together and infused his power into the saber before pushing it forward.

 

The cultivators in the Peerless Continent had never understood why creatures as strange as the Corpse Race were born in this world.

 

No one knew the reason, but there had to be a source. After all, the Corpse Race didn’t exist before the Divine Transformation.

 

They only knew that Shi Sha was the first Corpse Race member.

 

Originally, he was an ordinary disciple in the Muddy Sky Temple. When he was a Human, he was weak and hadn’t achieved much. However, he became a Corpse Race member after the Divine Transformation. From then on, the Corpse Race spread from the Muddy Sky Temple to the entire Peerless Continent, causing Humans to suffer miserably.

 

When they were heading to Mount Sumeru previously, Lu Ye, Pang Huanyin, and Elder Xiao had talked about many things, which included what caused Shi Sha to be turned into a Corpse Race member. No one knew how that happened. Perhaps only he was aware of that.

 

But when Lu Ye saw the broken palm before his eyes, he instantly figured out what had happened.

 

The broken palm was the Golden Corpse King’s last trump card. It was the very reason he was turned into a Corpse Race member.

 

But even as the Golden Corpse King, he wouldn’t dare summon the broken palm as he pleased. Since it was the reason he was turned into a Corpse Race member, using the item must be burdensome to him.

 

His stiffness and the fine fur on his figure were the symptoms.

 

If he hadn’t been pushed over the edge, he wouldn’t have made such a reckless decision.

 

“Go to Hell!” growled the Golden Corpse King. He activated his power and infused it into the broken palm. In actuality, it was more like his power was being absorbed.

 

In just a short moment, his withered figure became even thinner.

 

The broken palm wasn’t large, but Lu Ye watched as it expanded until it became so colossal that it could block out all the light in the world.

 

There really seemed to be a massive palm that pressed down from the sky as the Golden Corpse King controlled it.

 

Lu Ye felt as if he was pressured by a mountain, which caused his bones to crack.

 

The moment the Golden Corpse King made a move, Lu Ye also extended his Inviolable Saber.

 

The Golden Corpse King fell into a dazed state. He could see the sky of bright Stars behind Lu Ye. The Stars grew brighter and became closer as they soon poured down on him.

 

It wasn’t until the last second that he realised those were Saber Lights, not Stars.

 

It was the first move of the Tyrant Blade Technique, Starburst.

 

This was the most powerful Blade Technique that Lu Ye could use. Since he was in Beast Form, he wasn’t even sure how lethal the attack could potentially be.

 

At that moment, both parties activated all of their powers, ready to go to Hell with each other.

 

On a nearby Spirit Peak, Lan Zi Yi felt her chest tightening when she saw that. She wasn’t even aware that she had dug her nails into her palms.

 

While she was shocked by how strange the Golden Corpse King’s last trump card was, she was also amazed by how powerful Lu Ye was.

 

Although he was only a Cloud River Realm Master, he had reached the Realm of Intent. It was something even most of the Real Lake Realm Masters couldn’t achieve.

 

She had no idea what the name of Lu Ye’s move was, but she could tell that it was a real Blade Technique, not a simple skill.

 

Only a real Blade Technique could evoke such a ferocious Saber Intent.

 

Just as she thought Lu Ye was doomed, a towering figure appeared out of nowhere and stood in front of him.

 

It was Ju Jia. He had been trying to catch up to them when Lu Ye was racing after the Golden Corpse King, but his attempt was futile. As a Body-tempering Cultivator, he wasn’t very agile.

 

Seeing that Lu Ye was in danger, he rushed over to lend him a hand. That was one of his fortes.

 

He roared as his Spiritual Power and vitality surged. He protected Lu Ye with his burly figure, which was like an impenetrable barrier that could fend off the fiercest storm.

 

At that moment, the Spiritual Power and vitality exuding from him shifted and turned into an odd shape, which engulfed Lu Ye and himself.

 

Looking at it from a distance, Lan Zi Yi fell into a dazed state. [Is that… Black Tortoise?]

 

From her angle, she could see that her companions seemed to have been protected inside the body of the Black Tortoise that was formed from Spiritual Power and vitality.

 

The Golden Corpse King’s last attack reached them as the colossal palm struck them. Ju Jia gritted his teeth and resisted it as his power surged violently. The Black Tortoise, which had always been known for its ability to protect, couldn’t withstand the attack. Cracks started appearing in its body like it was a broken mirror.

 

It wasn’t that the Sacred Beast was weak. It was just that Ju Jia wasn’t powerful enough to showcase the Sacred Beast’s full glory.

 

In just one breath of time, the Sacred Beast seemed to be on the brink of falling apart. When that happened, Ju Jia and Lu Ye, whom he was protecting, would be doomed.

 

Suddenly, Ju Jia opened his mouth and spat out a bead that looked like a Mutant Core, which instantly flew towards the spot where the Black Tortoise’s heart was located. An immense power streamed out of the Mutant Core. Having gained the new power, the Black Tortoise miraculously stabilised.

 

The massive palm continued to press down. The Sacred Beast, together with Lu Ye and Ju Jia, were pushed into the ruins. Fortunately, the illusory figure of the Sacred Beast never fell apart.

 

Moments later, the palm disappeared. Dust floated around the ruins, so nothing could be seen clearly.

 

Lan Zi Yi stared fixedly in that direction, almost forgetting to breathe. [Are they dead? Or are they still alive?]

 

While she was bewildered, a figure rose from the ruins with difficulty. His entire figure was soaked in blood. He was none other than Lu Ye.

 

Although Ju Jia was there to save his life at the most critical moment, Lu Ye still endured some pressure. He didn’t look like he was at risk of losing his life, but he was horribly injured deep within.

 

[He’s still alive!] Lan Zi Yi let out a sigh of relief.

 

Soon enough, she realised she wasn’t supposed to be worried about him. They were not on the same side, to begin with, and she had suffered several setbacks because of him. She should be celebrating if he was killed.

 

From the ruins, Lu Ye looked to the front.

 

Presently, the Golden Corpse King was like a dried corpse. As a Corpse Race member, his body was withered in the first place, but he had some flesh and blood at the very least. But now, he was all skin and bones.

 

His golden pupils were like a candlelight that would be put out at any moment. His expression was conflicted.

 

“I cannot accept this!” said the Golden Corpse King in a small voice. Then, he growled, “What right do you have to be alive?”

 

He had summoned the trump card he had been reluctant to use in the hope that he would go to Hell with Lu Ye. Much to his surprise, his opponent wasn’t killed. He found it both inconceivable and unacceptable.

 

Lu Ye’s weapon holder buzzed before a ray of light shot forward and penetrated the Golden Corpse King’s forehead.

 

The attack wasn’t violent, but when the Telekinetic Artifact’s impact exploded, the Golden Corpse King’s head rolled away.

 

In fact, his head had been severed from his body the moment he was struck by the first move of the Tyrant Blade Technique. It could be said that he was dead the instant Lu Ye cast Starburst. It was his stubbornness that allowed him to hold on for a while longer.

 

His head soon stopped rolling. His widened eyes showed that he was resentful. The headless body soon collapsed to the ground.

 

“I have companions. What do you have?” Lu Ye said while standing on the ruins.

 

When Lan Zi Yi heard it from a distance, a laugh almost escaped her. She wondered why Lu Ye even said that when his opponent was dead.

 

In fact, it was Lu Ye’s long-time habit. He wouldn’t say anything when dealing with a powerful enemy. He would only say it after the opponent was killed.

 

Although the source of the calamity in the Peerless Continent had been eliminated, the strange broken palm was still there.

 

The Golden Corpse King had made use of the broken palm to cast a lethal attack, but as Lu Ye looked at the palm now, he realised it hadn’t changed much.

 

He glanced vigilantly at it, but he didn’t try to examine it. After all, he had seen the Golden Corpse King’s last transformation. It was apparent that the palm was an evil thing. He had to consider how it should be handled.

 

Then, he turned around and saw Ju Jia lying listlessly on the ruins. His face was pale, and his skin was full of cracks.

 

Although his last move had saved their lives, there was a price to pay. Besides the fact that the power of his Mutant Core had been depleted, he was even more badly injured than Lu Ye. Since his body was robust, he wasn’t at risk of losing his life for the time being.

 

When he noticed Lu Ye’s glance, he flashed a smile at him, looking relieved.

 

It had been one year since he last fought their enemies alongside Lu Ye. Finally, he could provide protection for Lu Ye once again. This made him recall the time when he followed Lu Ye around to contend with their enemies on the Spirit Creek Battlefield back then.

 

Later on, he had no choice but to ascend to the Cloud River Realm. After he arrived at the Cloud River Battlefield, he rarely had a chance to be with Lu Ye. Therefore, he missed the good old days.

 

Anyway, he remembered Feng Yuechan telling him that Lu Ye could progress quickly, so he had to work harder to cultivate his power so that he would have more chances to fight alongside Lu Ye.

 

Lan Zi Yi returned and glanced at the two of them before saying, “I’ve contacted Hua Ci. She’ll be here soon.”

 

Lu Ye nodded and walked towards Ju Jia before sitting down on a rock. It was as though he was trying to ensure Ju Jia’s safety.

 

After rolling her eyes, Lan Zi Yi turned to look at the broken palm and asked, “How should we handle it?”

 

Presently, Lu Ye was looking into his Battlefield Imprint. The amount of battle points he had acquired after killing the Golden Corpse King was staggering.