ATPnovel Chapter 1351 - 1351 43 Gu Shiyi
Chapter 1351 - 1351 43 Gu Shiyi
1351: Chapter 43 Gu Shiyi 1351: Chapter 43 Gu Shiyi Jiang Wang had already noticed—he was being deliberately herded.He had to exert every ounce of his strength merely to survive the repeated attacks from this mysterious adversary.
The entire escape route was crooked and winding, with occasional backtracking, but overall, it was constantly heading west.
Which meant—
He was moving farther and farther away from Qi Country.
If the opponent intended to kill him, they could have done so long ago.
Yet if the opponent bore no intention of killing him, most of the attacks were nevertheless deadly.
If he failed to dodge even once, he would have already perished on the spot.
The opponent seemed neither eager to kill him nor reluctant to do so.
The only certainty was that this mysterious enemy truly relished the process of pursuing him.
He had tried to alter his direction, to flee toward some significant location or draw other powerful individuals into the battle, seeking a chance for survival.
But the pursuer was overwhelmingly strong, utterly dominating him in every aspect, leaving him with only two choices most of the time—
Follow the safe path the pursuer allowed, or die on the spot.
He had no other option.
Although it was called a “safe path,” even that required him to push himself to the limit just to scramble onto it.
This so-called “safe path” perfectly bypassed all the major forces along the way.
It snaked only through wilderness, borders, and desolate areas.
Always heading west.
What awaited him ahead, he did not know.
How long this chase would last, he also did not know.
The prolonged crisis of life and death was an extreme torment for anyone.
Separated from the fairness of an arena, cut off from opponents of the same cultivation level, he—the number one Inner Mansion cultivator under heaven—was forced to confront the brutal truth of this world anew.
Reality, more often than not, offered no fairness.
No genius was guaranteed to escape death!
Being hunted by a foe whose strength began at Godly Cultivation—such was his reality now.
“Faster, struggle harder!” The eerie female voice murmured, as if savoring the delight in Jiang Wang’s desperate struggle.
But Jiang Wang, amidst his struggles, continued to resist.
In such hopeless circumstances, choosing to turn back and die with dignity might count as heroic.
But to grasp at every sliver of opportunity and fight for survival revealed a stronger heart.
The long night had passed.
Daylight tore apart the veil of darkness.
Occasionally, as he changed direction, Jiang Wang would glance backward.
The pursuer behind him remained only a sinister silhouette.
He should feel fortunate that he could only see the silhouette—if he saw the pursuer’s features clearly, it likely meant their killing intent had solidified.
In the Five Mansions Sea, within the Cloud Top Fairy Palace, clusters of Good Fortune Qingyun continuously flowed out from Green Cloud Pavilion.
White Cloud Child clenched his little fists, sweat dripping in anxious streams.
The Qingyun shattered, Jiang Wang darted north and south like a phantom.
He utilized every means at his disposal, continuously pushing his limits, making the most fine-tuned and precise decisions to seek that fleeting sliver of survival amidst the terrifying attacks.
First came moonbeams, then water spikes, and now wave after wave of fluttering Wind Blades.
Scattered to the heavens.
And a lone figure in a green robe danced among them.
“Marvelous, marvelous!
Among the Inner Mansions under heaven, who can compare to you?
Show me more brilliance…” The eerie woman’s voice turned shrill: “More!”
The Wind Blades intensified, became denser, sharper.
Under this terrifying barrage, Jiang Wang failed to dodge one entirely, and was instantly riddled with countless wounds, transformed into a figure drenched in blood in an instant!
Yet he didn’t let out a single cry of pain.
From the moment he was pursued last night until now, he hadn’t spoken a single word.
He was utterly focused… on surviving!
Complaining was meaningless, cursing wouldn’t hurt the attacker, and begging for mercy was futile.
At such a perilous moment, he did only what was useful, so he remained silent!
Controlled his body with great effort, trudging forward with difficulty amidst the Wind Blades raining down.
If he was destined to die, was enduring such agony before death worth it?
Jiang Wang didn’t believe in destiny!
He placed his faith in what he wielded in his own hands!
As Qingyun shattered, Longing deftly maneuvered, slicing through one Wind Blade after another whenever Jiang Wang failed to avoid them.
Jiang Wang never imagined that a simple Wind Blade could possess such formidable power.
Longing, when deflecting it, endured a terrifying counterforce—akin to clashing against a Sword Dao master.
Parry, stroke, sever, thrust, cleave…
The most elementary sword techniques danced around him, showcasing Jiang Wang’s remarkably solid foundation in swordsmanship.
It was the result of countless nights, forged with sweat and toil.
Every movement was natural and seamless.
The eerie female voice seemed to fall into a consuming frenzy: “You intoxicate me… you intoxicate me!”
Then the heavens rained Wind Blades, the earth rose with stone spikes, and fire flowed from all directions.
Instantly, it became a true deadlock!
With no escape left, the final moment had arrived.
But Jiang Wang gripped his sword tightly, resolutely turned around, and stared directly at the human-shaped silhouette.
Sword Intent roared skyward.
If there was no way to run, then he would… face the enemy and die!
No matter who it was, he would not allow himself to die submissively!
At that exact moment, a massive, sinewy hand suddenly came flying out of the sky.
With a single sweep, the Wind Blades, stone spikes, and flowing fire were completely dispersed!
“Who are you to dare block me!” The eerie female voice screeched in rage.
A towering man unknown from where suddenly descended, standing imposingly midair.
Without hesitation, he swung a mighty slap forward.
The slap came down like a mountain toppled forward.
Driving gusts of wind that boomed like thunder!
“Mysterious Yin Yang freak, get out!” the massive man bellowed.
The humanoid silhouette instantly dissipated, leaving only a voice filled with hatred hanging in the air—
“I’ll remember you!”
The rivers and mountains stretched far, and the skies were clear.
In the Five Mansions Sea, within the Cloud Top Fairy Palace.
White Cloud Child suddenly collapsed onto the ground, sprawled in all directions.
“I’m exhausted!”
Though no one knew what had worn him out.
Meanwhile, in the mortal realm, Jiang Wang finally let out a long sigh of relief.
Only now, amidst waves of pain surging from every wound in his body, did he knit his brows.
He barely steadied his form and turned to look at his unexpected rescuer.
The man before him was imposing in appearance, radiating an aura of majestic strength.
He seemed to be about forty years old, his towering figure clad in a black-and-gold Wind-Riding Robe, exuding a powerful and extraordinary presence.
Jiang Wang was certain he had never seen this man before and found no traces of information about him in his memory.
“May I ask your distinguished name, elder?” Jiang Wang sheathed his sword behind him and bowed deeply.
“For your assistance today, Jiang Wang shall surely repay the favor in the future!”
“Hahahahaha.”
The man laughed heartily and waved dismissively: “How could you possibly repay me, Gu Shiyi, for anything?
Little brat, go home and cry to your parents!”
Then, with a single step forward, he disappeared right in front of Jiang Wang!
It appeared as if he had merely passed by, unable to tolerate the eerie female voice’s tormenting insolence, casually intervening, and then leaving freely.
A display of unmatched boldness and carefree departure!
Gu Shiyi…
Jiang Wang turned the name over in his mind but found no corresponding record in his memories.
However, now was not the time to ponder such matters.
He glanced roughly at his surroundings and, without even dealing with his wounds, hurriedly fled.
The formidable man named Gu Shiyi had left; if the pursuer returned, there’d be no favorable outcome waiting for him.
After fleeing for so long, Jiang Wang was now unsure of his exact location.
To avoid being targeted, he refrained from heading for Qi Country immediately.
That mysterious pursuer had chased him west all along, so further westward travel was unwise.
His options were limited to heading south or north, and he reasoned that if the pursuer returned, they would likely accelerate the pursuit toward the distant areas or thoroughly scour nearby places.
So while he chose the southward direction, he made sure to fly until reaching a populated region.
There, he cleverly concealed himself, sneaking into the third small town he came across unnoticed.
Without alerting anyone, he quietly slipped into the attic of a wealthy residence in the town.
Draping himself in Hidden clothes, he curled up in a corner and silently began tending to his wounds.