Chapter 145: A Shadow on the Moon (2/2)

He was now faced with a huge problem. He could not run. He had to stay here to ensure Fang Zhengzhi's safety. As such, he could not let go of the rope.

Lu Yusheng had thought that Yan Xiu would run upon seeing him. However, Yan Xiu only stared at him calmly.

”Hmm?” Lu Yusheng was slightly taken aback, Could this be a trap?

After all that happened in the forest, Lu Yusheng naturally thought that this was a trap. The other factor that made him confident that this was a trap was that Fang Zhengzhi was not beside Yan Xiu.

”Where is Fang Zhengzhi hiding?” Lu Yusheng's gaze darted around. Realizing that Fang Zhengzhi was nowhere to be seen, his gaze returned to Yan Xiu.

Then, it stopped.

He realized that Yan Xiu was holding onto a rope.

”Go and take a look!” Lu Yusheng ordered the people behind him. Fang Zhengzhi's and Yan Xiu's traps only served to slow them down.

As for injuries?

Their injuries were light. The seven youths behind him were all Conglomerate Star cultivators. They may face some issues when dealing with simple traps, but the injuries were not life threatening.

The seven youths hesitated, but did not object.

Yan Xiu's expression darkened. Seeing the seven youths approaching, his Mountain and River, Heaven and Earth Fan opened up.

Lu Yusheng squinted.

Naturally, he knew the power of Yan Xiu's fan. After all, the Yan Five Treasures lived up to their name. However, Yan Xiu's abilities were limited and he could not bring the full power of the fan to bear.

This was a chance...

If they were all Conglomerate Star cultivators, Lu Yusheng would be unable to do much. However, as a Heavenly Reflection cultivator, the difference between him and Yan Xiu was incredible.

Lu Yusheng sneered icily. The water around him became way too calm. He controlled the water and directed it towards him.

He formed a small whirlpool.

Yan Xiu's mouth twitched. His greatest fear was that Lu Yusheng's pocket dimension had the Dao of all Creation for water. It seemed like he did.

Fighting by the lake.

Lu Yusheng could link up with the water in the lake.

This was an incredibly disadvantageous battle ground. Under rational circumstances, Yan Xiu would definitely choose a different location. He would much rather return to the Spring Garden.

But...

He couldn't.

Lu Yusheng attacked. The seven Conglomerate Star youths also attacked with him. They too had already come onto shore. It was clear that they were slightly injured, but the injuries were not too great.

As such, it did not impact their abilities much.

”Heaven and Earth switch!” Yan Xiu did not hesitate. He bellowed instantly and the fan in his hand exploded with a wave of color, almost like a waterfall.

The radiant light beamed from the fan as it expanded to the surroundings.

In an instant, a gargantuan Mountain River Illustration appeared.

The mountains and rocks were huge, countless trees swaying lightly in the wind, a raging waterfall falling from the peak of the mountains, almost like a silver strand.

The Mountain River Territory.

The seven youths were initially very quick. However, in the moment they entered the Mountain River Territory, their movements were slowed significantly.

This caused Lu Yusheng's water attack to reach Yan Xiu first.

”Open!” Yan Xiu's fan chopped down at the flow of water.

A ray of red light appeared.

The wave parted right down the middle like a screen.

However, the water quickly formed two additional waves and attacked Yan Xiu from both sides...

...

Fang Zhengzhi, who was in the water, was oblivious to what was happening above. He was intent on swimming to the bottom.

In the pitch black darkness, Fang Zhengzhi did not dare let his guard down.

His eyes were opened but he could not see anything. Even so, he continued to keep them open.

With each passing second, Fang Zhengzhi dove deeper and deeper. His chest became increasingly suffocated. He may be able to take the pressure, but the lack of oxygen was getting to him.

Afterall, under these circumstances, making an oxygen tank was quite impossible.

But...

Even though he may not be able to make an oxygen tank, he could make a few oxygen bags. As such, every time he felt increasingly suffocated, he opened one of them.

”Bloop bloop bloop...”

Bubbles floated to the surface as color returned to Fang Zhengzhi's face.

Then, he continued to dive deeper.

With each passing second, the pressure on Fang Zhengzhi's body increased. The bottom of the lake was pitch dark. He had no idea what depth he was at, but he knew that he would try to get as deep as he could...

He had lost all concept of time.

His hands finally touched something solid. This was not mud or the bottom of the river. This was a smooth and hard object.

Indeed!

Fang Zhengzhi's heart fluttered. He kicked hard with his legs and his face pressed up against the object. In such black water, in order to see the object and verify his hypothesis, he had to get in close, really close...