Chapter 290: Chapter 272: Elder Bai and Elder Yu Arrive
Facing the profound aura of the Zhang Family Patriarch, the pained expression on Zhang Yuan’s face gradually vanished.
In its place was a look of determination.
Zhang Yuan also looked directly at the Zhang Family Patriarch and declared resolutely,
“Patriarch, I’ll address you as Patriarch one last time.”
“I have decided to protect my friends until death.”
“If you wish to kill us, then go ahead!”
“Very well, since this is the case, I shall accommodate you.”
The Zhang Family Patriarch’s gaze remained ice-cold, as if he was facing an enemy, seemingly undeterred by anything in his resolve.
And behind him, Zhang Wu also showed a look of reluctance and turned his head away.
The Zhang Family Patriarch stretched out his hand, which slowly turned a blood-red color.
Then,
He raised his hand and struck down towards Zhang Yuan with a palm.
A blood-red palm imprint appeared, carrying tremendous force, and flew towards Zhang Yuan.
In the instant the blood-red palm imprint was formed, Huang Qingling suddenly moved.
She stepped in front of Zhang Yuan and raised a jade pendant magical treasure, attempting to block the palm imprint.
Lin Jing was startled by this sight.
Huang Qingling not only didn’t dodge but directly moved forward to confront it, which Lin Jing had not anticipated at all.
However, by the time Lin Jing thought to react, it was already too late.
At this moment, Zhang Yuan was the first to move.
He directly bypassed Huang Qingling, wielding his magical treasure and flying sword, and charged towards the Zhang Family Patriarch.
His face was filled with a look of utter determination.
Seeing the expression on Zhang Yuan’s face, Huang Qingling became anxious.
She knew that Zhang Yuan was intending to sacrifice his life…
This blow was too great for Zhang Yuan.
His own most revered Patriarch was actually cultivating Demonic Techniques, and had even murdered his own most beloved uncle.
All of them were family…
Zhang Yuan couldn’t accept it. He had been unable to accept it since he learned the truth.
That’s why he had chosen to confront the Patriarch in this way.
“Zhang Yuan, don’t…”
As Huang Qingling began to speak, the blood-red palm imprint had already struck…
First, it hit the foremost Zhang Yuan.
As soon as Zhang Yuan came in contact with the palm imprint, his spiritual shield immediately shattered, and even the magical treasures protecting him were smashed away with a crash.
The Zhang Family Patriarch, having cultivated Demonic Techniques, was too powerful.
Zhang Yuan couldn’t withstand even a moment and spat out a large mouthful of blood, then his body exploded with numerous wounds, gushing blood and falling to the ground.
Upon contact, Zhang Yuan was severely injured, thrown backwards, and fell in the direction of Lin Jing.
Seeing this, Lin Jing hurriedly took flight to catch the backwards-flying Zhang Yuan.
At this point,
After striking Zhang Yuan, the palm imprint did not dissipate, but continued forward, shooting towards Huang Qingling.
When the palm imprint was about to reach Huang Qingling, suddenly, a golden yellow barrier erupted around her, enveloping her inside.
The unstoppable palm imprint directly struck the barrier, and the moment they contacted,
The golden barrier suddenly burst forth with a bright light that repelled the palm imprint.
And that wasn’t all…
After repelling the palm imprint, the golden barrier unexpectedly condensed into a gigantic golden sword shadow that sped towards the Zhang Family Patriarch who had released the blood-red palm imprint.
Seeing this, the Zhang Family Patriarch was suddenly alarmed.
He instantly gathered countless blood-red murderous auras around himself, and then condensed these auras into a huge sword shadow, striking at the golden sword shadow in return.
“Boom!”
A loud noise erupted as the two giant sword shadows exploded in midair.
Lin Jing, who had just caught Zhang Yuan, was immediately blasted backwards by the shockwave from the explosion.
Fortunately, Lin Jing was prepared and had several spiritual shields already protecting him.
The explosive force wasn’t very strong; even without the spiritual shields, Lin Jing could have withstood it.
But Zhang Yuan, severely wounded in Lin Jing’s arms, couldn’t bear it.
Afterwards,
Lin Jing staggered to the ground, fortunately without causing any harm to Zhang Yuan.
However, even with Lin Jing’s protection, Zhang Yuan’s condition was still not good because his injuries were simply too severe.
Lin Jing, after landing, hurriedly placed Zhang Yuan on the ground and then extended his spiritual power into Zhang Yuan’s body.
As the spiritual power entered Zhang Yuan’s body, his eyebrows furrowed immediately. Zhang Yuan’s body was like tattered cloth, utterly damaged.
Moreover, within his body, countless violent spiritual powers were rampaging everywhere.
Most importantly, Zhang Yuan’s cultivation foundation had shattered, and his cultivation was already ruined.
At this point, it could be said that he was beyond saving.
By now, Zhang Yuan’s gaze had begun to scatter.
Seeing this, Lin Jing hurriedly transfused spiritual power into Zhang Yuan’s body, attempting to repair his injuries.
But no matter how he tried to repair them, those violent spiritual powers would instantly destroy them.
This spiritual power was too overbearing; Lin Jing’s spiritual power simply couldn’t compete with it.
“Brother Lin…”
“Don’t waste your energy; perhaps this is the best outcome for me…”
After speaking, Zhang Yuan looked towards Lin Jing and Huang Qingling with eyes full of apology:
“I’m sorry for dragging you down…”
As Zhang Yuan spoke, his injuries suddenly worsened, and numerous blood froths surged out from his mouth, streaming down the corners.
“Brother Zhang, hang in there…”
“You haven’t let us down, nor have you let anyone else down…”
Lin Jing supported Zhang Yuan, speaking while intensely channeling more spiritual power into Zhang Yuan’s body.
He then reached into his Storage Bag and pulled out a Supreme Grade Rejuvenation Elixir, placing it in Zhang Yuan’s mouth.
Lin Jing was extremely remorseful at this moment; before coming to this Secret Realm, he had sold all the Pure Elixir Medicine at the black market.
Even the last Pure Body Restoration Pill that he had temporarily refined had been given to Senior Han to treat his injuries.
He had not a single Pure Body Restoration Pill left on him and had to use this Supreme Grade Rejuvenation Elixir.
“Hmph!”
Upon seeing Lin Jing’s actions, a cold snort was heard.
The one who let out the cold snort was the Zhang Family Patriarch.
“Even using the Pure Body Restoration Pill is useless…”
“As a descendant of the Zhang Family, yet helping an outsider, dying is well deserved.”
After speaking, the Zhang Family Patriarch then turned his gaze towards Huang Qingling.
At that moment, a jade pendant was floating in front of Huang Qingling.
Lin Jing now realized that the jade pendant was the one Elder Yu had given to Huang Qingling after returning from his duties at Yiyun Pavilion.
No wonder that giant sword phantom appeared; it turned out to be the jade pendant’s counterattack feature.
“It must be said, Elder Bai really treasures you.”
“Your Magical Treasure is indeed remarkable, but how many times can it withstand my attacks…”
The Zhang Family Patriarch looked at the jade pendant floating in front of Huang Qingling, which now bore a crack on it.
Judging by its appearance, it couldn’t hold out for much longer.
However, Huang Qingling seemed as if she hadn’t heard.
Her lips moved slightly, chanting a spell, and then, a green light slowly brightened at her fingertips.
At that moment, Huang Qingling extended her hand, transferring the green light into the jade pendant.
It was then that the jade pendant suddenly emitted a burst of dazzling light.
After the light, a Teleportation Array about two zhang in size appeared under Huang Qingling’s feet.
Subsequently, Huang Qingling stepped out of the Teleportation Array’s range.
The jade pendant, however, was left in its original place.
The Zhang Family Patriarch, seeing the Teleportation Array, immediately became vigilant, and his expression darkened.
Managing the three of them was easy, but if more people arrived, there might be further complications.
Seeing the light slowly brightening on the Teleportation Array, it seemed that someone was about to teleport here.
The Zhang Family Patriarch’s aura suddenly changed, and countless blood-red auras burst forth from his body, attacking the Teleportation Array.
Aiming to destroy the Teleportation Array before anyone could teleport through.
However, the formidable demonic Qi had not even neared the Teleportation Array when it was blocked by a light shield formed by the jade pendant.
No matter how the Zhang Family Patriarch attacked, the light shield remained utterly unmoved.
However, the cracks on the jade pendant were increasing and growing more dense.
As the light shield brightened, the Teleportation Array activated.
Following a burst of blinding light, two figures appeared on the Teleportation Array.
Upon seeing these two figures, Lin Jing couldn’t help but rejoice and hastily called out to them:
“Elder Bai…”
“Elder Yu…”