Chapter 1396: The Hostage Is Dead!

Nine Continents had established their presence on the battlefield, and power struggles were constant, with strongholds changing hands frequently. The intricate web of competing forces made creating a...It has to be said that both Fan Yunhua and Jia Yu have extremely rich combat experience and escape instincts.

Almost at the same time the two moved, Lu Ye also acted.

He didn't choose to flee. If possible, he would rather have Fan Yunhua and Jia Yu cooperate with him. These two were both at the later stage of Xingxu, and together with him, they might be able to fight Yue Yao.

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He showed no signs of letting up, and after severing Zhu Yuan's arm, a flurry of sword strikes enveloped him.

Zhu Yuanxing's cultivation in his later years was quite impressive, his strength formidable. If they were to fight one-on-one, Lu Ye would have had to put in a lot of effort to win. However, he ultimately paid the price for his overconfidence and underestimation.

When the Raging Blade Technique of the Leaf was unleashed, he could only parry and had no power to fight back.

With just three breaths, Lu Ye's blade plunged straight into Zhu Yuan's chest. The pitch-black blade pierced through his body, leaving him with a chilling sensation of being utterly betrayed!

Under the stars, a cultivator with such wounds would undoubtedly die.

Although Zhu Yuan suffered serious injuries, his physical essence had been honed to a near-perfect state. This injury, though severe, was not immediately fatal.

He froze, unable to move. He stared at Lu Ye's eyes, filled with shock and disbelief. He never expected that a late-stage Star Venerable would be held hostage by a mid-stage like Lu Ye. He clearly felt the spiritual energy surging on Lu Ye's Pantian Blade. As long as he made the slightest movement, his heart would explode into a pulp…

"It was just a simple puncture wound, he could still mobilize his power to recover from it. But if his heart exploded, then he would truly be dead without a doubt."

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Zhu Yuan's eyes suddenly dimmed, and his body softened as he collapsed. The Panshan Saber slipped out from within him, instantly staining the cloth on his chest crimson.

"Then... what now" The voice from the cave echoed with mocking amusement. Lu Ye stared at Zhu Yuan's corpse, speechless.

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Lu Ye only hated that he wasn't careful enough. If he had been more careful, he would have set up a defensive barrier outside in advance. Perhaps there would have been a chance to escape.

But in the absence of knowledge regarding Zhu Yuan's destination, even if he had such an idea, where would he place the defensive instrument

With a grip on the Pishan sword in his hand, Lu Ye looked towards the dark cave, channeling his spiritual energy, he charged resolutely into it!

If death is inevitable, it's better to die on the battlefield than wait passively for it.mprehend the ways of ice.To her astonishment, the esteemed master was engaged in deep conversation with Lu Yiye, their discussion flowing smoothly like a scholarly exchange. This sight filled her with...