Chapter 553: Strange, who put out the fire? (2/2)

Behind the boulders lay a pile of smaller rocks that Long Feiye slashed with his sword. The force of his blow cut a clear path between all the rocks. Even after his attack, the bright white glow of his sword qi lingered in the air. Seconds later, it scattered the rest of the rocks away.

Gu Qishao was dumbfounded by the sight. Just how much internal energy do you need to form such a potent sword qi? Compared to the last time they fought, Long Feiye’s stores had improved once again! He always thought the man was better with a whip, but his swordsmanship was terrifying as well. Which one’s stronger, his sword skills or whip skills?

While Gu Qishao was stunned, Long Feiye pulled Han Yunxi back to his side, avoiding a falling rock at the same time. He gave Gu Qishao a baleful glare vicious enough to kill. He’d told the man to look after Han Yunxi, but now Gu Qishao was spacing out! Feeling awkward, Gu Qishao accepted Long Feiye’s scornful look without a murmur. He then ran on ahead to open up the path for them and check outside for threats before letting Long Feiye and Han Yunxi follow.

The paved path in this part of the chamber led steadily upwards towards the exit to the underground palace. Right now it was in an awful state, so Gu Qishao and Long Feiye had to spend time clearing rocks the entire way. Strangely enough, they didn’t run into any traps or ambushes on the way. This made their guard grow as they progress. Would danger show up at the last possible moment? Since the path only led up, it was all too easy to sneak attack them.

At this moment, Long Feiye shoved aside a massive boulder. When the dust had settled, he spotted two figures.

“Watch out!” Long Feiye cried as he pulled Han Yunxi behind him at the same time Gu Qishao pulled him aside to face the incoming arrow.

That’s right, the two figures before them were none other than Chu Tianyin and a black-robed middle-aged woman. Long Feiye went to find Han Yunxi as soon as he slaughtered the archers, while Chu Tianyin was the mantis lying in wait who’d set fire to his escape route.

Against Long Feiye, Chu Tianyin was eternally on his guard. He was hoping for the flames to burn for half a month here and starve Gu Qishao and Long Feiye to death before leaving the grounds. But he never expected the underground palace to collapse, forcing him to flee. Unfortunately, his escape ended here with the giant boulders blocking his way. He tried his best, but couldn’t get past them, nor did he expect Long Feiye and the rest to catch up.

His arrow sank into Gu Qishao’s shoulder, but Chu Tianyin didn’t stop there. He immediately notched a second arrow. Compared to the other archers, Chu Tianyin’s arrows were ten times more powerful and deadly. This time, he aimed straight for Han Yunxi!

He didn’t give a second thought to Gu Qishao at all. His ultimate goal was Long Feiye, but the best way to hurt him was to aim for his weakness, Han Yunxi. Naturally, Long Feiye could tell what he was planning as well. His eyes turned shockingly cold. It’s perfect that I’ve run into Chu Tianyin. Now I can clear all debts with him!

He narrowed his eyes as the arrow flew close, then caught it with his bare hands and threw it back at its owner with just as much force. Chu Tianyin hastily lowered his head to avoid being hit, a flicker of amazement in his eyes. Here was Long Feiye’s true strength up close. He tossed aside his ebony crossbow and simply took an arrow from the woman beside him, before drawing it as if ready to shoot. Though his movements looked slow, it was filled with raw energy. He didn’t pull back on any strings or even use a bow, but it felt like he was holding a real weapon all the same, its invisible point thrumming with pent up energy.

Both Han Yunxi and Gu Qishao were flabbergasted. Could someone really shoot an arrow without a bow? After all, Chu Tianyin was holding onto the arrow by its end. No matter how much strength he used, the weapon wouldn’t fly far! What was going on? Was he trying to fool them all?

But Long Feiye only lowered his voice and muttered seriously, “Gu Qishao, look after her well!”

This time, Gu Qishao was absolutely serious. He was standing behind Long Feiye to begin with, but now pulled Han Yunxi behind him as well so she was doubly protected. Han Yunxi looked coldly at the woman by Chu Tianyin’s side before muttering, “Long Feiye, there’s hypertoxicpoison on that arrow. It’ll take your life as soon as it touches you, so you have to be careful!”

If her hunches were right, that middle-aged black-robed woman must be the Witch Aunt that the other poisoner had spoke of. Long Feiye nodded and took out his whip.

Driving Arrow Arts!

He had done extensive research into the Chu Clan, but still wasn’t sure of its existence. Now Chu Tianyin was revealing his true skills right here. Drawing an arrow without a bow was one of the secret skills of the Nether Clan from the Seven Noble Families. The Annals of the Seven Noble Families had clearly documented the skills. Such arrows were quite formidable even without a bow.

Chu Tianyin had revealed his ultimate skill here, most likely because he planned to kill all witnesses. Long Feiye would like to see just who would silence whom today!

With a whoosh, the poison arrow came flying towards them. Yet Chu Tianyin didn’t rest there, but shot more arrows in succession.

Shuaaa! Shuaaa! Shuaaa!

Each one flew faster than the last, all of them in different directions. It was an assault from all fronts!