Chapter 1354 - 1353: Breakthrough

Leng Qingqiu came from a prestigious family and received a highly advanced education; coupled with her fitness hobby, her body wasn't frail.

But even so, in Lu Yu's eyes, her build still seemed as weak as someone who couldn't even truss a chicken.

One must know that having a good physique and battlefield experience are two entirely different matters.

A person trained in flesh and blood combat can remain calm and composed in the face of life and death, whereas an ordinary person—even with well-developed muscles and exercise systems—if untrained in combat, would just freeze there clueless when facing such a situation!

With this thought, Lu Yu's eyes slightly narrowed, revealing a hint of solemnity in his gaze, and his whole body exuded a sharp aura.

Now surrounding Lu Yu and Leng Qingqiu were blood-red roses, swaying gently, their blossoms appearing even more alluring under the streetlight, giving no hint of their deadly nature!

"Lu Yu, what do we do now?"

Staring at the vast sea of crimson roses before them, Leng Qingqiu spoke, her voice tinged with threads of depth and unease, clearly fearful of what's before her.

"Nothing needs to be done."

Upon hearing Leng Qingqiu's words, Lu Yu maintained his focus, saying softly, "Just hide behind me like this; tonight, no one can lay a finger on you!"

While speaking, Lu Yu placed his hand on his waist, his gaze somber, exuding an unparalleled aura of murderous intent.

"No one can touch her?"

Just as Lu Yu spoke those words, the seductive voice abruptly rang out: "You're quite boastful, aren't you? Look around and see the number of roses surrounding you!"

As the speaker uttered those words, a wisp of chilling murderous intent escaped: "If these roses attack together, I'd like to see how you prevent anyone from touching her!"

A fierce murderous aura permeated the conversation, as the surrounding roses vibrated, their stems and leaves extending like long whips, and after a brief wriggle, they appeared to possess their own consciousness, slashing down towards Lu Yu and Leng Qingqiu!

Whoosh!

As these whip-like roses struck down upon Lu Yu and Leng Qingqiu, a dull sound tore through the air.

This sound, echoing in the night sky, resembled the wailing of wild ghosts, striking a chord of shock and terror!

Especially after witnessing the roses' attack power earlier, now this piercing sound intensified the fear within.

"Hehehehehe"

Witnessing the whip-like roses slashing down upon them, the seductive voice cooed, "Lu Yu, amidst such a scenario, can you still uphold that confidence?"

"Are you still able to boldly claim no one will touch her a bit?"

While speaking, the charming voice carried a hint of playfulness, infused with disdain and amusement, prompting a tightening in one's heart.

"Bold claim?"

Upon hearing the seductive voice, Lu Yu's lips curled into a cold smile, his eyes gleaming coldly as he declared, "When Lu Yu roams the world, I never boast vainly; if I dare say it, I can achieve it!"

While speaking, Lu Yu grasped and shook his waist.

Clang!

With this shake came a clear sound, followed by an unimaginably bright light bursting from Lu Yu's waist!

This stream of light, thin as a cicada's wing, sharp and fierce, round and firm, was precisely Lu Yu's Rope-Curled Sword!

This Ancient Sword had always been coiled around his waist like a belt, now proving its usefulness!

"Today, let me show you that your roses amount to nothing!"

Speaking lightly, at this moment, Lu Yu tightly gripped the sword's hilt, his muscles tensing as he swung the sword forward sharply!

Buzz!

As the sword swung out, a cold gleam flashed instantly, along with a dull air disturbance sound that felt suppressive, like a swarm of wild bees buzzing softly, yet wonderfully thrilling!

Along with this buzzing noise, a visible Qi Blade sped forward swiftly, its speed almost impossible to capture with the naked eye.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

Suddenly, successive sounds of plants being severed rang out, accompanying the sights of numerous roses being sliced apart, their crimson juices splattering, appearing as blood under the streetlamps!

This Qi Blade, full of force, sliced through, directly severing all scarlet roses in its path, revealing a wide passage ahead!

"What!?"

Witnessing this situation, the seductive voice expressed a hint of surprise, never expecting such a scenario from their encirclement!

With a simple move, Lu Yu cleanedly severed these roses!

"Lu Yu, what should we do now?"

Looking at the fallen Blood Roses, Leng Qingqiu asked, her voice carrying a trace of inquiry, knowing these roses appeared suddenly, though Lu Yu had sliced them down, no one could assure they wouldn't revive!

"Leave!"

Lu Yu didn't wish to linger any longer, as the roses were excessively alluring, making leaving the best choice now!

"But... my attire isn't suitable for running"

Hearing Lu Yu's words, Leng Qingqiu spoke, her face brimming with guilt: "I can only burden you"

Currently wearing a long dress, Leng Qingqiu couldn't walk swiftly, let alone run!

"I didn't mean for you to run yourself!"

Looking at Leng Qingqiu, Lu Yu spoke casually, lifting her in a princess carry as his legs surged forward strongly, sprinting ahead with phantom-like speed, vanishing from sight, seeming to vanish into thin air, leaving an impression of sheer swiftness.