hhnovel Chapter 273: Breaking the Balance
Chapter 273: Breaking the Balance
"Give it up, You Haiyin," Gan Ruifeng said with a cold sneer. His icy words matched the frost in his expression. The bloodstains on his face showed how hard You Haiyin had fought to resist.
"You Haiyin!" Cai Xueqing shouted, his voice ringing out like a challenge. "Stop fighting, and we promise to let the You Clan’s bloodline survive!"
For cultivator clans, protecting their bloodline was more important than even their cultivation inheritances. Without descendants, what was the point of passing down their methods?
But You Haiyin only laughed bitterly. "The You Clan would rather die than bow down!"
"Even if today is our end, we will make sure you pay dearly!" His voice wavered with exhaustion but stayed firm. Blood dripped from the corner of his mouth as he spoke.
Gan Ruifeng’s eyes narrowed, full of killing intent. "If that’s how you want it, then I’ll erase the You Clan completely—no survivors!" He turned to Cai Xueqing. "Stop worrying about me. Let’s kill him together!"
Cai Xueqing nodded, seeing no other option. "Fine."
As the two prepared to finish off You Haiyin, dark silhouettes suddenly appeared all over the battlefield. One by one, these shadowy figures attacked the members of the Gan and Cai Clans, catching everyone off guard!
Thrust! Thrust! Thrust!
Blades stabbed through backs, their bloody tips piercing out of chests.
Agonized screams filled the air, and the sharp smell of blood was overwhelming.
"You Haiyin, are you ready to die?" Liu Xiong’s voice thundered as his figure shot into the sky, surrounded by blazing flames. Without hesitation, he charged straight at Gan Ruifeng and Cai Xueqing!
"What!" Gan Ruifeng and Cai Xueqing’s faces twisted in shock and disbelief. They couldn’t believe what they were seeing.
The Heavenly Gu Society—thought to have withdrawn—was suddenly back in the fight. Even more shocking, they were helping the You Clan, their sworn enemies!
The Heavenly Gu Society! You Haiyin’s despair turned to a glimmer of hope as his eyes lit up. They’ve actually returned!
Of course, he wasn’t naive. He knew the Heavenly Gu Society wasn’t helping him out of kindness. But right now, he didn’t care. His only wish was to see the Gan and Cai Clans suffer as much as he had!
Anything beyond that wasn’t worth worrying about anymore.
It was a truly desperate and tragic moment.
As Liu Xiong closed in, a wave of dread ran down the spines of Gan Ruifeng and Cai Xueqing. Acting on pure instinct, they quickly dodged to the side, preparing for the attack.
"Damn it, you block him!" Gan Ruifeng barked in frustration.
"Why don’t you fight him instead!" Cai Xueqing snapped back, equally annoyed.
A heated argument broke out between Gan Ruifeng and Cai Xueqing, neither willing to face Liu Xiong alone.
If one fought Liu Xiong while the other dealt with the weakened You Haiyin, what would happen if the survivor teamed up with Liu Xiong afterward? The risk was too great—they would be doomed for sure.
The thought sank deeper as he mulled over the events. If someone is behind this, they must know the secret of my Endless Dark Blood Moon Bloodline!
They’re trying to keep me from growing stronger—that has to be it!
What troubled him even more was their apparent ability to predict his every move. Whoever it was, they seemed to know exactly who he intended to attack, rendering his attempts to hide completely useless.
A chill gripped Gu Ran’s heart as a horrifying realization dawned on him. This person is terrifying; even my unique bloodline talent can’t escape their notice. His eyes flickered with a mix of understanding and deep-seated fear.
After being ensnared by Jiang Chen’s schemes time and time again, Gu Ran finally sensed that something was seriously wrong.
But the realization brought more questions than answers.
Who is targeting me?
Why are they trying to hinder my growth?
If I’m their target, why not kill me now while I’m still weak?
These unanswered questions clouded his thoughts, replacing his momentary clarity with confusion and frustration. However, thinking too much wouldn’t solve his problems.
For now, his priority was survival—and to survive, he needed to kill and absorb cultivation bases.
Clenching his teeth, Gu Ran steeled his resolve. I’ll try one more time!
Spotting an Inquiring Journey realm cultivator from the Cai Clan, he moved stealthily, ready to strike.
But just as he prepared to attack, three of the Heavenly Gu Society’s death warriors sprang into action. Utilizing their power-boosting secret arts, they combined forces with another true Inquiring Journey realm cultivator. Together, they launched a ferocious assault, overwhelming the Cai Clan cultivator before Gu Ran could even make his move!
As I thought, they can see through my stealth! Gu Ran’s eyes narrowed, his pupils shrinking to pinpoints. Determined, he shifted toward another Inquiring Journey realm cultivator, but this time, he only pretended to attack.
As expected, nothing unusual happened. The cultivator he faked targeting wasn’t harmed, for various reasons.
Confusion crept into his mind. Why didn’t that mysterious entity intervene this time?
Then, a chilling realization struck him. Can they actually distinguish between a real attack and a feint?
The thought sent shivers down his spine, his entire body trembling as if an unseen shadow loomed over him. It felt as though even the air around him had turned hostile, making his hair stand on end.
Meanwhile, high above, Jiang Chen watched the battlefield with a calculating gaze, his sharp eyes focused on Gu Ran. Hmm, was Gu Ran testing the waters? he mused.
That fake attack suggests he’s beginning to suspect something.
A cold smile curled on Jiang Chen’s lips. But this was inevitable. After all, he is the protagonist. No matter how careful the plan, someone like him is bound to pick up on the clues.
Still, the real terror lies in realizing the truth—that he’s being manipulated—and knowing there’s absolutely nothing he can do to stop it. His disdainful smile deepened as he continued to orchestrate the chaos below.