Chapter 103: Crisis

Chapter 103: Chapter 103: Crisis

The moment they entered the Ninth Layer, the expressions on Yi Xiaoyao and Luo Yi’s faces changed.

The Gravity and Magnetism on this layer could only be described as terrifying. Even Luo Yi, with her Ninth Realm Foundation Establishment cultivation, trembled violently as her face instantly turned deathly pale.

The very first thing Yi Xiaoyao did upon stepping onto the Ninth Layer was to immediately circulate his Devouring Spiritual Power at full strength, adapting to and devouring the terrifying Gravity and Magnetism.

However, a strange sight greeted them.

Surprisingly, no one on this layer was fighting the Black Stone Puppets. All eleven disciples, each at the Ninth Realm of Foundation Establishment, were sitting cross-legged on a high platform near the entrance.

Meanwhile, the Black Stone Puppets all stood below the platform, eyeing the disciples menacingly, yet they did not attack.

As Yi Xiaoyao and Luo Yi entered, two Black Stone Puppets immediately materialized and shot toward them at an astonishing speed.

Luo Yi’s expression flickered. She pulled Yi Xiaoyao up onto the stone platform with the others, and the two puppets instantly halted just outside of it.

"This stone platform is the Safe Zone for the Ninth Layer. We can recover some of our Spiritual Power here first. Otherwise, there’s no way we can handle the Black Stone Puppets on this level."

Luo Yi explained before Yi Xiaoyao could even ask.

Yi Xiaoyao nodded in understanding. ’It seems the Seven Kills Star Hall knew how astonishingly difficult this layer was, so they set up this stone platform as a special provision.’

Without another word, the two of them sat down cross-legged on the platform.

Everyone else on the platform was currently recovering their Spiritual Power with their eyes closed. They didn’t so much as lift an eyelid at Yi Xiaoyao and Luo Yi’s arrival.

Luo Yi tugged on the corner of Yi Xiaoyao’s sleeve and began to introduce the people on the platform to him.

"Junior Brother, out of these eleven people, you only need to watch out for the three on the far right. Their names are Luo Feng, Luo Lie, and Han Xiao."

Luo Yi continued in a low voice, "Among the Ninth Realm Foundation Establishment disciples in the Seven Kills Star Hall, those three are the strongest. They’re our biggest competition this time."

Hearing this, Yi Xiaoyao took a careful look at the three of them.

Luo Feng and Luo Lie were identical twin brothers.

As for Han Xiao, he sat alone in the farthest corner, an arrogant look on his face. He seemed unapproachable.

After learning this, Yi Xiaoyao and Luo Yi began to recover their Spiritual Power.

Under the interference of the Gravity and Magnetism, recovering one’s Spiritual Power was incredibly difficult; it would take several days at a minimum to fully recuperate.

Yi Xiaoyao, on the other hand, quickly overcame the Gravity and Magnetism, and his Spiritual Qi began to recover as rapidly as ever.

Soon, Yi Xiaoyao had fully recovered, but he didn’t immediately open his eyes.

A peculiar idea had formed in his mind.

’Since I can devour the Gravity and Magnetism here, can I possibly turn it to my own use?’

As this thought occurred to Yi Xiaoyao, a strange smile touched the corners of his lips.

’I’ve already experienced the power of Gravity and Magnetism. If I could make this wondrous force my own, it would undoubtedly be a powerful trump card.’

And so, Yi Xiaoyao began to experiment with his idea, attempting to guide the Gravity and Magnetism he had devoured into his own body...

Time trickled by. Before they knew it, everyone on the platform had been meditating in silence for several days.

Finally, people began to leave the platform to engage the Black Stone Puppets in battle.

Unfortunately, the Gravity and Magnetism on the Ninth Layer was simply too terrifying. Although these people were at the Ninth Realm of Foundation Establishment, with most of their strength suppressed, how could they possibly defeat the Black Stone Puppets?

Before long, eight people had been defeated by the puppets one after another. They staggered back onto the stone platform to recover from their injuries and replenish their Spiritual Power, intending to try again later.

In the end, only five people had yet to make a move: Yi Xiaoyao and Luo Yi, Luo Feng and Luo Lie, and Han Xiao.

Yi Xiaoyao remained deep in Meditation, and it was unclear whether he had succeeded in making the Gravity and Magnetism his own.

Luo Yi, however, had already opened her eyes. Seeing the other disciples fail one after another, her brow furrowed in concern.

At this point, she had lost all confidence in her ability to secure a spot for the Great Demon Ancient Tomb.

Meanwhile, the two brothers, Luo Feng and Luo Lie, were staring at Luo Yi with malicious grins.

A moment later, Luo Feng sauntered up to Luo Yi with a smirk, reaching out to touch her face.

Luo Yi immediately sensed his intent and snapped, "Luo Feng, what do you think you’re doing!"

Luo Feng grinned. "Luo Yi, you’ve seen for yourself how difficult this layer is. My brother and I can cooperate with you, help you secure a spot for the Great Demon Ancient Tomb."

As he spoke, Luo Feng and Luo Lie exchanged a look and a smile. Luo Lie then added, "Of course, since it’s a partnership, you’ll naturally have to give something in return. As long as you stick with us brothers from now on, we’ll be sure to help you."

Luo Yi flew into a rage at their words. Her gaze turned icy. "You two shameless bastards! You’re dreaming!"

"Luo Yi, I’m sure you know my brother and I specialize in combined attack techniques. Securing a spot for the Great Demon Ancient Tomb won’t be difficult for us. We’re giving you an opportunity," Luo Feng said with a sinister smirk.

Luo Yi’s expression was frosty. Of course she knew their strength; their combined attack techniques could multiply their power severalfold. She had warned Yi Xiaoyao to be careful of them the moment they arrived on this layer.

"Hmph, of course I want a spot for the Great Demon Ancient Tomb," Luo Yi sneered, "But as for you two... I wouldn’t be caught dead with the likes of you!" She remained completely unmoved by their proposition.

The other disciples who had already failed had noticed the commotion and were now looking over with peculiar expressions. Even Han Xiao, sitting in his corner, shot a cold glance in their direction.

Seeing Luo Yi reject them, the faces of Luo Feng and Luo Lie darkened.

Then, they turned their gazes to Yi Xiaoyao, who was sitting beside Luo Yi.

"Hmph. It’s strange that a kid at the Fifth Realm of Foundation Establishment could even make it to the Ninth Layer."

Luo Feng squinted, sizing up Yi Xiaoyao. He then said to Luo Yi, "Luo Yi, you brought this kid up here. Is he the reason you’re rejecting us? If he were out of the picture, I bet you’d accept our offer, wouldn’t you?"

Realizing what he was implying, Luo Yi’s expression changed in alarm. She started to rise to protect Yi Xiaoyao, but Luo Feng blocked her path in the next instant.

Immediately after, Luo Lie lunged forward, throwing a punch straight at Yi Xiaoyao’s Dantian.

"In that case, I’ll just have to cripple him!"

The fist tore through the air with astonishing Momentum, a blur of Spiritual Power that instantly appeared three inches from Yi Xiaoyao’s lower abdomen.

The blow was merciless. If it landed, Yi Xiaoyao’s Dantian would be shattered, and his Cultivation completely destroyed.

"Junior Brother!" Luo Yi cried out in alarm, her heart filled with regret for her carelessness. ’It’s all my fault that Yi Xiaoyao is in danger.’

But at that very moment, sensing the approaching crisis, Yi Xiaoyao’s eyes snapped open.

And what eyes they were. The boundless, grim iciness within them made the hairs on the approaching Luo Lie’s entire body stand on end.

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