Chapter 17: Ten Times Gravity

In a secluded small valley, the sound of metal clashing with metal never ceased. Luo Hao and Zhao Xin, along with another companion, surrounded Mu Yudie, defending against the relentless assault of the "Dark Abyss" intruders.

The tall, thin man in gray with a silver moon pattern on his shoulder, his pale mask hiding icy, sinister eyes, directed his eight subordinates, who wielded sharp weapons, to tightly encircle Luo Hao and his group.

"Miss Mu, I advise you to return with us to see the Lord of the Dark Abyss. Otherwise, we will have a hard time explaining ourselves," the leader-like tall, thin man in gray said coldly while directing his subordinates to attack.

Mu Yudie's face was full of disgust as she shook her head firmly, "I would rather die here than go back with you!"

"Since Miss Mu is so uncooperative, I have no choice but to capture you and report back," the leader paused, then suddenly shouted, "Luo Hao! You should know the strength of our 'Dark Abyss'! Opposing us is courting death!"

"Ha ha!" Luo Hao laughed heartily, his voice like a bell, "I am used to going alone. If your 'Dark Abyss' wants to kill me, you will have to pay a heavy price. As a Moon Envoy of the 'Dark Abyss' with the cultivation of the Second Heaven of a Hundred Tribulations, you are a worthy opponent for me!"

"You are not worthy to be my opponent," the Moon Envoy shook his head, his body flickering like a ghostly shadow.

In the next moment, he appeared three meters in front of Luo Hao, extending his left hand with fingers like iron hooks. Strands of icy green light emerged from his fingers, like ribbons, suddenly wrapping around Luo Hao.

"Green Claw of the Dark God!" Luo Hao's face changed slightly as he shouted, "Zhao Xin, you three protect Yudie!"

"Bang, bang, bang!"

Luo Hao's heart rate suddenly increased several times! With him at the center, the gravity instantly increased tenfold!

All the Star Envoys of the 'Dark Abyss' around Luo Hao, under the influence of the gravity, felt as if they were carrying an iron mountain on their backs, their knees bending, almost kneeling down.

Even the Moon Envoy was affected, his body trembling slightly, then he coldly snorted, "Luo Hao, I didn't expect your 'Gravity Martial Soul' to have advanced to the point where you can reach ten times gravity. No wonder you are so confident."

"Ha ha, without some skills, how could I dare to challenge you?" Luo Hao laughed loudly, a carefree smile still on his face, but the broadsword on his shoulder emitted a blue light, a mountain-like aura suddenly surging from his body.

Luo Hao laughed heartily, brandishing his broadsword, leading the charge to protect Mu Yudie, blocking the Moon Envoy directly.

The Moon Envoy's "Green Claw of the Dark God" was also affected by the tenfold gravity, making his movements slightly sluggish. He had to bend his fingers to meet the attack head-on, along with the three Star Envoys, surrounding Luo Hao.

"Zhao Xin, take Yudie and go first!" Luo Hao roared, his momentum like a rainbow, the broadsword in his hand emitting blue light, sweeping through the air like meteors, blocking the other Star Envoys.

Shi Yan stopped fifty meters behind the 'Dark Abyss' envoys, under an ancient tree. He stood behind the tree, his face solemn, his dark eyes gleaming.

Each Star Envoy of the 'Dark Abyss' had the cultivation of the innate realm, and the Moon Envoy with the silver moon pattern on his shoulder had the cultivation of the Second Heaven of a Hundred Tribulations. This force was too strong; if he acted rashly, he might be easily dealt with by the 'Dark Abyss' before even reaching Mu Yudie and the others.

Frowning, a series of thoughts rapidly flashed through his mind as Shi Yan sought a proper solution.

Five seconds later, his eyes lit up. He quietly took off his backpack, took out the "Bone-Eroding Powder" wrapped in soft cloth, and crouched down, silently climbing the ancient tree.

On the slender branches of the ancient tree, he slowly moved closer to the battlefield.

The "Bone-Eroding Powder" was a poison concocted by the unscrupulous alchemist Kalu. It could cause muscle and bone numbness, significantly reducing physical strength, with effects lasting three hours, enough to change the course of a battle.

"Zhao Xin! Go!" Luo Hao roared, his broadsword emitting blue light, single-handedly blocking nearly ten 'Dark Abyss' envoys.

"Miss Mu!" Zhao Xin was also anxious, stomping his foot, "Hurry up and go!"

Mu Yudie's expression was calm, but her eyes were resolute. She said calmly, "I won't go. If you stay and fight, there's a chance we might win. If all three of you leave, Uncle Luo will inevitably be captured. Without Uncle Luo, we can't stand up to the 'Dark Abyss'. The outcome will be the same."

"Fine! Then we will fight to the death!" Zhao Xin, being a smart person, finally made up his mind and shouted, "Di Yalan! Hu Long! Let's go!"

The three of them surrounded Mu Yudie, their weapons suddenly shooting out, fiercely attacking the 'Dark Abyss' envoys surrounding Luo Hao.

"Four of you, take care of those three youngsters," the Moon Envoy frowned and ordered coldly, "Don't harm Miss Mu. The Lord of the Dark Abyss has ordered that Miss Mu must be brought back alive, without any damage."

"Yes!" Four Star Envoys shouted and suddenly rushed toward Zhao Xin and the others.

At this moment!

A slight unusual sound suddenly came from above. The Moon Envoy, sensing danger, looked up and shouted, "Not good! Get out of the way!"

Too late!

Gray powder fell like a fine rain, covering the entire area. Whether it was the 'Dark Abyss' envoys or Luo Hao and Zhao Xin, all were covered by the gray powder, with no one escaping.

The Moon Envoy reacted quickly, holding his breath and retreating, but he still got a lot of gray powder on his body. The powder had a strange permeability, seeping into his body through his skin, causing his limbs to go numb. He quickly mobilized his essence to resist.

The 'Dark Abyss' Star Envoys, not as alert, inhaled the "Bone-Eroding Powder." The poison quickly affected their bodies, and within a few seconds, they felt numb all over, their limbs gradually weakening, and their strength significantly reduced.

Luo Hao's face changed drastically. He was also a victim, feeling weak all over. He quickly mobilized his essence to flow through his body to resist the poison, while his eyes glinted with cold light, looking up.

A slender figure suddenly appeared from the branches of the ancient tree above. The person had a calm expression, leaping down from the tree and landing beside the surprised Mu Yudie, handing her a medicine packet and saying indifferently, "Inhale the aroma from the packet, and the poison of the 'Bone-Eroding Powder' will be neutralized."

"How can it be you?" Mu Yudie's beautiful face was full of surprise and shock. She never expected the person to be Shi Yan.

Staring at him intently, Mu Yudie was even more surprised. This time, Shi Yan had already reached the innate realm. How could this happen in just a few days?

"Miss, you have saved me twice, once unintentionally and once intentionally. I will always remember it," Shi Yan smiled, seeing her take the medicine packet. He added, "The effect of the 'Bone-Eroding Powder' lasts three hours. Three hours is neither long nor short. Miss, you should know how to arrange it." A cold, bone-chilling light flashed in his dark eyes.

"I understand," Mu Yudie nodded, wrinkling her nose and inhaling the aroma from the packet, then quickly passing it to Zhao Xin, "Hurry up!"

The Moon Envoy, mobilizing his essence to resist the poison, seeing the situation turn bad, immediately shouted coldly, "Attack! Seize the medicine packet! If Luo Hao and the others neutralize the poison, none of you will survive!"

After his cold shout, he forcefully mobilized his essence and charged at Luo Hao again.

The Star Envoys also saw the situation and, despite the poison in their bodies, quickly surrounded Zhao Xin and the others, their movements slightly sluggish.

Zhao Xin had not yet taken the medicine packet from Mu Yudie when a barrage of fierce attacks came.

His face changed, and he had to abandon the medicine packet, focusing all his mental energy to deal with the relentless attacks of the Star Envoys.

Hu Long and Di Yalan were in the same situation, unable to find time to inhale the medicine packet amidst the relentless attacks of the Star Envoys.

Mu Yudie, holding the medicine packet, could not find a gap to pass it on, her beautiful face gradually showing signs of anxiety, unsure of what to do.

Helpless, Mu Yudie could only look at Shi Yan, the pleading in her beautiful eyes becoming more evident.

Shi Yan, though not of high cultivation, suddenly became important as everyone was affected by the 'Bone-Eroding Powder' and she could not mobilize her essence.

Under Mu Yudie's pleading gaze, Shi Yan smiled and asked naturally, "I don't know Miss's name yet?"

"Mu Yudie."

"Good name."

Shi Yan nodded, seriously memorizing the name. Under Mu Yudie's watchful eyes, he suddenly darted out!

Holding a dagger, Shi Yan plunged into the midst of the Star Envoys, his face cold, the dagger slicing through the air, leaving trails of cold light.

A Star Envoy, deeply affected by the 'Bone-Eroding Powder,' instantly had a deep cut on his neck and fell to the ground.

Shi Yan, like a sharp weapon, continuously darted through the Star Envoys, leaving bloody marks on their bodies.

"Uh..." Mu Yudie touched her disheveled hair, her beautiful eyes flashing with surprise, her face showing a strange expression, "I just wanted him to help pass the medicine packet, that's all."

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