Chapter 43: Die on the Battlefield!

In a desolate field of battle, a ten-mile radius was shrouded in black poisonous smoke, trapping Xu Daoyan and Tian Tian within.

Tian Tian, after her initial shock and anger, quickly calmed herself and began to play the jade flute. In recent days, she had practiced the "Yangchun" melody day and night, not only enhancing Xu Daoyan but also gaining much for herself.

The flute's melody contained a mysterious power, summoning the blazing sun from the heavens to cast thousands of light beams, piercing through the poisonous smoke that covered the sky.

"Hmm? This is the ancient melody 'Yangchun.' It seems this person has a remarkable background. Killing him will surely yield many treasures!" The envoy of the Heavenly Ghost Sect's eyes burned with intense desire. If he could obtain the score of "Yangchun," its value would be immeasurable!

The poisonous smoke was dispersed to a great extent, but its power remained formidable. He condensed it again, and a vast wave of poisonous smoke surged down.

Just as Xu Daoyan and Tian Tian were about to be engulfed by the poisonous smoke, the Lifu Horse under Xu Daoyan let out a long neigh. This Lifu Horse had already reached the Immortal Human realm. Shi Yun had sent it with Xu Daoyan to protect Tian Tian.

The Lifu Horse reared up, its hooves stomping the ground. Power surged from within its body, and with its will, a tornado rose from the ground, covering a ten-mile radius. The poisonous smoke was swept up and scattered in all directions.

The Heavenly Ghost Sect envoy on the poison skeleton was blown about, nearly being thrown off. Zhang Feng, standing nearby, couldn't even stand and was blown a thousand feet into the air, his screams of terror echoing as he fell to the ground, his body a bloody mess, his face twisted in fear, his eyes wide open in death.

The Lifu Horse spat out a hundred-foot-long flame, like a giant fire snake, aiming to engulf the Heavenly Ghost Sect envoy.

But he was the most favored disciple of the Heavenly Ghost Sect, not so easily defeated. With a thought, a cold ghost wind emerged from the poison skeleton, sweeping the giant fire snake away, dispersing it in all directions.

"High-grade Earth Artifact!" Tian Tian frowned. The Lightning Chaser Horse under her also launched an attack, neighing loudly, a bolt of lightning streaking through the air, striking the Heavenly Ghost Sect envoy.

The poison skeleton shook violently, charging at the lightning. Upon collision, it only wobbled, while the lightning dissipated.

"Too strong!" This was the first time Xu Daoyan had encountered such a powerful enemy. This person must be a high-ranking figure in the Heavenly Ghost Sect.

"Today, both of you will die. Poison Needle Rain!" This was a hidden mechanism inside the poison skeleton, triggered by the envoy. Whizzing sounds filled the air as a dense rain of needles fell from the sky.

Xu Daoyan's heart raced. He kicked off the horse, pulling Tian Tian off the horse and using the Lightning Chaser Horse as a shield, both hiding behind it.

Thud, thud, thud...

The sound of needles piercing flesh could be heard, blood spots appearing densely. The Lightning Chaser Horse and the Lifu Horse neighed in anger, their bodies trembling.

All the power within them erupted, and an inexplicable wind and fire spewed from the Lifu Horse's mouth and nose. The wind fueled the fire, and the fire intensified the wind, forming a fire tornado.

The Lightning Chaser Horse summoned lightning from the sky, striking the Heavenly Ghost Sect envoy. The two Immortal Human-level horses, in a desperate attack, made him pale with fear.

A talisman on his body was activated, forming a chain of runes that wrapped around him. The poison skeleton also formed a barrier to protect his body. However, under the intense attack of the fire tornado and lightning rain, the talisman and barrier shattered. Unfortunately, the attack did not continue further.

The Lifu Horse and the Lightning Chaser Horse were covered in poison needles, their bodies filled with dense corpse qi, their hooves weakening, and they collapsed. That was their final, strongest attack!

Although the Heavenly Ghost Sect envoy had defended himself, the once ghostly poison skeleton had become dim, clearly unable to be activated further. His clothes were torn, his body covered in blood, his face twisted in rage, he roared, "These beasts have injured me to this extent, but it doesn't matter. After they die, they will become my mounts. You two will die as well!"

It must be said that the Heavenly Ghost Sect envoy was exceptionally powerful. The two Immortal Human-level horses were now on the brink of death.

Xu Daoyan protected Tian Tian behind him, his voice cold, "This is my feud with the Heavenly Ghost Sect, it has nothing to do with others."

"Ridiculous! I will kill whoever I want!" His face was twisted, and the poison skeleton shrank to the size of a palm, held in his hand. He aimed the poison skeleton at Xu Daoyan, and two thin, cold arrows shot from the skull's eyes, directly targeting Xu Daoyan's heart.

He had been entrusted to protect Tian Tian, even at the cost of his own life, as Shi Yun had repeatedly instructed before they left.

The cold arrows were fast, but Xu Daoyan, with his liver refined to a flawless state, could see the speed of the enemy's attack.

However, the speed of the cold arrows was so fast that he couldn't even block them with his spear!

Tian Tian shouted, "Dodge!"

He stood in front of Tian Tian, clang! clang!

Two sounds echoed, and Xu Daoyan felt a powerful force hit him, sending him flying and rolling on the ground. He was in a sorry state, his chest in pain, blood gushing from his lungs, but his Thunder Armor remained intact.

Seeing this, not only was Xu Daoyan surprised, but the Heavenly Ghost Sect envoy was also shocked, "How is this possible? A mere Human-grade artifact can withstand the attack of the skeleton's hidden arrows?"

He didn't know that this top-grade Human-grade artifact was something the Stone Dragon Chamber of Commerce would pay a fortune to study, crafted by a mysterious master of the Mo Clan's Artisan Sect, and given to Xu Daoyan by Wu Xiaobai.

"Stop standing there, let's kill him together." Tian Tian drew her jade flute, light as a swallow, retreating several dozen feet.

She played the jade flute, and despite the bright sun, snow began to fall from the sky, swirling in the air.

A cold chill penetrated the Heavenly Ghost Sect envoy's body, slowing his blood flow and stiffening his limbs. He was shaken, his voice hoarse, "It's really 'Bai Xue.' Who are you? Where did you learn this ancient melody?"

If he were at full strength, it would be different, but after being severely injured by the two Immortal Human-level horses, his power had dropped to less than a tenth. In the daytime, the Heavenly Ghost Sect's power was greatly reduced, and they couldn't summon ghosts!

Only the most powerful Ghost Immortals, who had possessed human bodies, could appear in the daytime, but at a great cost.

The Heavenly Ghost Sect envoy had underestimated Xu Daoyan and Tian Tian's strength. If it were night, even with his injuries, he could still use his ghosts to fight, but now he had nothing.

He was about to pull something from his body to counterattack, but Xu Daoyan, holding the Thunder Spear, charged forward, leaping several dozen feet, aiming for the Heavenly Ghost Sect envoy's face. Forced to react, he grabbed the Thunder Spear, and at that moment, Xu Daoyan channeled his power into the spear, causing a violent thunderstorm, splitting the envoy's hand, leaving it a bloody mess.

Xu Daoyan's arm shook, and the spear struck the Heavenly Ghost Sect envoy, sending him flying.

Crack, crack, the sound of bones breaking echoed from his body, and he let out a scream. Tian Tian, seeing the Lightning Chaser Horse on the brink of death, increased the speed of her flute playing, focusing all her will on the Heavenly Ghost Sect envoy.

Before, she couldn't control the power of her flute, but after this experience, she understood the key, making the power of "Bai Xue" even stronger, concentrated on the Heavenly Ghost Sect envoy.

His body became increasingly stiff, unable to resist Xu Daoyan's pursuit.

Thud!

A jet of blood shot several feet, and Xu Daoyan's spear pierced the Heavenly Ghost Sect envoy's heart. His body convulsed, and he roared, "If you dare to kill me, the entire Heavenly Ghost Sect will not let you off!"

The life force of an Immortal Human was incredibly strong. If Xu Daoyan stopped, he could still survive.

But with the two horses on the brink of death, Xu Daoyan, in his extreme anger, ignored the threat. The Thunder Spear in his hand, charged with lightning, struck the Heavenly Ghost Sect envoy's body, tearing his heart apart. Even an Immortal Human would die with a shattered heart!

Xu Daoyan quickly returned to the Lightning Chaser Horse and the Lifu Horse, pulling out the poison needles and using the Spring Rain technique to heal them. Tian Tian played the "Yangchun" melody, helping to heal the horses.

However, the two horses were filled with death qi, and some poison needles were embedded too deeply to be removed.

"It's no use, they can't hold on any longer!" Xu Daoyan clenched his fists. These were the horses that Shi Yun's father had ridden in his youth, and they had died in his hands. He was filled with regret.

Tian Tian's eyes were filled with tears. The Lightning Chaser Horse was a gift from Meng Changjun when she was ten, and it had been with her ever since.

"It's all my fault. If I hadn't provoked the Heavenly Ghost Sect, none of this would have happened." Xu Daoyan apologized.

"What's the point of saying that now?" Tian Tian shouted at Xu Daoyan.

Xu Daoyan didn't respond. He knew Tian Tian had a deep bond with her horse, while he had no such connection with the Lifu Horse, only regret.

But to die on the battlefield was their destiny. At least they didn't die a miserable, old death. Xu Daoyan could see the relief in the eyes of the Lightning Chaser Horse and the Lifu Horse as they saw that he and Tian Tian were safe, finally finding peace.

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End of Chapter 43