Chapter 100 - 99: Yinyue and Blade, Why Are You Fighting Side by Side?!

In the Grape Channel stream, Guinaifen was utterly astounded. Although she had suspected Dan Heng might be Yinyue, witnessing his transformation firsthand still left her immensely shocked! And then there was Blade! Previously, he seemed cold and reserved, sparing words like gold. How did he suddenly become so talkative in front of Yinyue Dan Heng? Not only that, but he even listed all of Imbibitor Lunae's titles. What a skilled commentator! "So, did you think only Hunters infiltrated Xianzhou?" Yanqing gritted his teeth fiercely. Rings of ice coiled around him, lifting on tiptoe until he too began floating in the air. "Huh?" "Yanqing, are you transforming as well?!" Jade swords gathered behind Yanqing, emitting a luminosity akin to moonlight. They arranged themselves wing-like at his back. "In this case, both of you must be apprehended for the General's judgment!" Little Gui was completely dumbfounded, and the live chat exploded once again. "Everyone's so fearless!" "Why doesn't my Yanqing have this move?" "Hold on, Yanqing, what are you saying?! Dan Heng is our ally!" "To Yanqing, they're both serious offenders. He can't just let them go, even if it costs him his life." "My Yanqing only plays at the highest level!" "There are five of them; Yanqing should take at least three!" "Poor Yan Bao! Just got schooled by Jingliu and now has to rush straight to apprehend Blade and Imbibitor Lunae." "The bravest warrior of Luofu—truly deserving of the title!" ["Entering combat"] Guinaifen almost forgot—this was a turn-based game! Yanqing floated in mid-air, his jade sword circling behind him, exuding an imposing presence. Coldly, he addressed Imbibitor Lunae, "I've heard of your notorious deeds. Who would have thought, besides the Stellaron Hunter, another convict infiltrated Xianzhou..." As his words trailed off, Yanqing lightly tapped the tip of his sword with his finger. Four flying swords fanned out in a horizontal formation. Each sword became a selectable enemy unit. [Eliminate all [Flying Swords] to deactivate corresponding [Formation Eyes]] Seeing this prompt on the interface, Guinaifen nodded thoughtfully. "A new boss battle awaits, and it seems to introduce a unique mechanic." However, she suddenly realized: "No way!" "Why is Yanqing's health bar visible now?! Shouldn't I be controlling you to face bosses Blade and Dan Heng?!" Dan Heng held a black-and-white bead, explaining, "I had no intention of inciting conflict. My sole purpose in coming to Xianzhou was to ensure my friend's safety." "Such evasive excuses can wait until we reach The Shackling Prison," countered Blade. "Step aside!" With that, the combat round officially began. Seeing the team composition displayed in the lower left corner, Guinaifen couldn't contain her disbelief any longer! [Dan Heng · Yinyue (Story)] [Blade (Story)] "Facing Yanqing is one thing... But why have you two teamed up as allies?!" "Combined, you're practically ancient ancestors bullying this young kid—is that fair?" "Weren't you supposed to pay the price? How come you're fighting side by side now?" Even more astonishingly, after Yinyue Dan Heng's attack, Blade began encouraging him: "Well done, well done, just like that! Yinyue, it seems unlikely you'll ever see your friends again..." "They're currently embroiled in a fierce battle." "What, can't bring yourself to strike hard against this boy?" Yanqing retorted coldly. "Silence—you won't be leaving either!" His flying sword promptly attacked Blade as well. "Oh, alright..." Guinaifen couldn't help but applaud for Yanqing. "This child...is truly unstoppable now!" "He's going all out to apprehend those criminals!" Clearly, Blade had no intention of indulging Yanqing. "Fine then, let me stoke the flames further. Kafka!" Kafka's voice echoed from off-stage: "Yes, Bladie, [listen closely], release the [constraints]." Blade held the ancient sword horizontally across his chest. His palm swept along the blade's edge. With this act of "consecration," the originally black sword seemed instantly tempered by thousands of hammer blows! It now radiated with a black-golden glow! "Let's begin!" Blade spontaneously launched an attack! Though it was just a Basic ATK, he targeted three opponents simultaneously. The Wind attribute weakness of the two adjacent flying swords was exploited, causing them to shatter instantly. Despite this setback, Yanqing persisted relentlessly. "Surrender immediately!" The remaining flying swords unleashed a barrage. Guinaifen noticed that next to Blade's portrait in the lower-left corner, there was a passive ability marker showing 4/5. After enduring this wave of attacks, the marker filled up completely! "Purgatory's Crossing!" Emerging from his momentary confusion, Blade raised his head instinctively and swung forcefully at his adversaries before him. A streak of red sliced through the air like unfolding a scroll, revealing glimpses of mountains, rivers, and spider lily flowers within. "What... is this skill of Blade's?!" "Despite being a wanted criminal, he's incredibly cool!" "The artistic element in that move was impressive!" "So, besides Silver Wolf, Kafka and Blade will also be future playable characters?!?" "Are all Stellaron Hunters getting added to the card pool?" "They showcased both Blade and Yinyue gameplay at once—oh man, I want them all now!" "Trying out future characters early, Feathered Spirit is becoming the ultimate insider, leaving no secrets for others!" It was now Guinaifen's turn to act. She glanced at the skill panel on her right. Her ultimate ability remained sealed. As for regular skills... They unexpectedly enhanced her Basic ATK! Each enhancement changed the appearance of the Basic ATK icon. During her previous attack, it had transformed into a bead shape. The assault then involved directly manipulating that bead for two fluid strikes reminiscent of ink wash art. Now, after enhancing twice: The icon turned into dual gun blades. Simultaneously, Dan Heng emitted a blue glow, and a whirlpool formed from gathered seawater beneath his feet! This time, his attack could target three opponents simultaneously! "I wonder how March and the others are faring..." "We must end this swiftly." First, she launched an attack with jade beads, followed by an instant teleportation into the air. Simultaneously, a long spear appeared in her hand. She hurled it downward towards Yanqing. Upon impact, a flurry of spear shadows descended like rain! Instantly shattering the other two flying swords. Little Gui's eyes lit up excitedly! "Wow!" "That combo is awesome!" "The damage—wait, isn't that Imaginary attribute damage if I'm not mistaken?!" "Not only has the attack style changed, but even its attribute did!" "Despite consuming two action points at once, the damage output is incredible!" Yanqing's health dropped to just 20%. Even Guinaifen hesitated, feeling somewhat guilty! Two characters destined to be limited-time Five Stars were teaming up against a child who had barely discovered new abilities—a bit too unfair! It was simply outrageous! Meanwhile, Yanqing also entered the narrative. "You two are indeed quite troublesome." "It seems I must resort to this move to stop you!" What? An even stronger expert?! Little Gui was utterly astounded. The viewers in the live stream were utterly astounded. This battle revealed so much—each element carrying significant weight! Both Blade and Imbibitor Lunae would become playable characters! And Yanqing! He was about to showcase his ultimate ability! Initially, everyone thought that this new Sword-Wielding stance represented Yanqing's most powerful trump card, but it turned out he had even more hidden tricks. Yanqing formed a sword gesture with his fingers. Behind him, all the flying swords aligned vertically, vibrating intensely as if infused with immense power reaching its peak! Then, Yanqing pointed upwards! The multitude of flying swords swiftly ascended, merging together seamlessly. They formed an enormous jade sword! Its colossal blade nearly eclipsed the entire sky! With a downward strike, it resembled the heavens themselves cascading towards earth! "Boom!" For a moment, the massive sword dominated the screen view. Ice spikes erupted from the ground, seemingly threatening to pierce through the monitor itself! Both Blade and Dan Heng's health bars plummeted below half-life! Blade's tone instantly shifted, almost gritting his teeth, he exclaimed, "That sword...looks awfully familiar." "Did that woman teach you?" "In that case, you've sealed your fate!" At this moment, Guinaifen finally recovered from her shock. "Could 'that woman' be referring to Jingliu?" "Did Yanqing learn this move from Jingliu?" "Woah..." "It seems like it indeed!" "The way he leaped and struck with his sword feels very similar to Jingliu's technique!" "Not only did Yanqing withstand that attack, but he also adapted it to create his own style? Impressive!" "Yanqing is truly a genius!"