142: Chapter 142 Heavenly Annihilation Sect, Gu Juming

Three days later, at the Hour of the Dragon.

Ye Tian appeared on time outside the Liuli Xuan Sect mountain gate.

A moment later, a water-blue figure appeared quietly; it was Mu Sisi.

She still had a light veil covering her face, revealing only a pair of cold eyes, and she nodded slightly: "Junior Brother Ye, you are very punctual."

"Since Senior Sister Mu invited me, how could I dare to be slow?" Ye Tian cupped his hands in return, his tone flat.

The two did not exchange too many pleasantries; each used their movement technique, turning into two streams of light, speeding towards the depths of Juetian Ridge.

The journey was silent, and the atmosphere was somewhat quiet.

Ye Tian secretly observed Mu Sisi and found that her movement technique was agile and graceful, and her cultivation aura was around the Middle Stage of the Ningyuan Fifth Stage, but the feeling she gave him was somewhat elusive.

In the depths of Juetian Ridge, the terrain became increasingly steep, and the roars of Yao Beasts could be heard from time to time.

According to the guidance in Mu Sisi's Jade Slip, the two avoided several dangerous areas, detoured for most of the day, and finally arrived at the target area.

In front of them was a valley shrouded in thick fog, with strange, craggy rocks at the entrance, covered in vines.

Most notably, the space at the entrance of the valley was somewhat distorted.

"This is it."

Mu Sisi stopped and looked at the valley entrance with a serious expression, "There is a naturally formed maze formation at the valley entrance. Stepping into it, it is very easy to lose your way or even fall into an illusion.

According to the records on the remnant map, one must follow specific footwork to trigger the formation eye to pass through safely."

She took out an animal skin map with a simple route and several marked points outlined on it.

"This footwork is quite complicated. We will cooperate, with one person leading the way and one person acting as Protector to deal with potential dangers.

Junior Brother Ye, your Divine Sense is sharp, how about you act as the Protector?"

Ye Tian felt a slight movement in his heart upon hearing this.

Letting him act as Protector?

Was she entrusting her safety to him, or was she intentionally testing his strength and reaction?

He remained calm, nodded, and replied: "Okay, Senior Sister, please lead the way, and I will keep watch."

Mu Sisi said no more, her eyes fixed on the remnant map, and she began to step forward.

Her footwork was sometimes fast, sometimes slow, and sometimes twisting; every step caused the surrounding fog to fluctuate slightly.

Ye Tian followed closely behind, his Divine Sense fully open, alert to any movement.

At the same time, he was also carefully observing Mu Sisi's footwork, secretly trying to figure out the rules of this maze.

He found that this maze was indeed exquisite; if not for the correct footwork guidance, rushing in rashly would likely lead to being trapped inside.

The two walked cautiously through the fog, one in front and one behind.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the fog ahead gradually thinned, and the scene inside the valley was vaguely visible.

Just then, Ye Tian's Divine Sense suddenly moved, and he shouted in a low voice: "Careful! Someone!"

Before the words faded, three sharp sounds of breaking air attacked from the side and behind!

It was actually three crossbow bolts stained with cold light, coming at tricky angles, aiming at Mu Sisi's back and Ye Tian's shoulders!

Ye Tian reacted extremely quickly, using Taixu Star-Shift Steps to dodge two of the crossbow bolts.

At the same time, his Starfall Finger energy struck first, shattering the crossbow bolt aimed at Mu Sisi in mid-air!

Mu Sisi was also frightened into a cold sweat by this sudden attack; her footwork became chaotic, and the surrounding fog immediately churned, causing illusions to arise!

She quickly steadied her mind and forced herself to take the next step according to the footwork, just barely stabilizing her footing, but her face had already turned pale.

"Hehe, your reaction is not bad! Two at the Ningyuan Fifth Stage, interesting."

A cold voice sounded.

Three men dressed in dark purple, with skulls embroidered on their cuffs, walked out from behind a boulder; they were Disciples of the Tianjue Sect!

The leader was thin and tall, with a gray face, carrying a saber at his waist, and his cultivation had actually reached the Condensing Essence Seventh Level!

The other two were also at the Ningyuan Sixth Stage!

"Tianjue Sect! Gu Juming!"

Mu Sisi's pupils shrank, and she exclaimed involuntarily!

Ye Tian felt a chill in his heart upon hearing this.

Gu Juming?

He had heard of this name!

He was a figure on the Outer Sect Disciple ranking of the Tianjue Sect, ranked tenth!

His strength was on par with Liu Jingtao of the Liuli Xuan Sect, but this person had an even worse reputation!

Rumor has it that he was insidious and cunning, his saber techniques were ruthless and merciless, and he would stop at nothing to achieve his goals.

Most outrageously, in a Secret Realm, in order to swallow a rare Spiritual Plant alone, he had sneak-attacked from behind and killed two fellow Disciples of the Tianjue Sect who were traveling with him without hesitation!

Although this matter was suppressed by the higher-ups of the Tianjue Sect, it still circulated secretly among the Disciples of the two sects.

In addition, several Outer Sect Disciples of the Liuli Xuan Sect who went out to perform tasks also died at his hands.

This was a truly ruthless character!

Strong strength, poisonous mind!

Gu Juming licked his lips, his eyes swept over Mu Sisi and Ye Tian, and finally settled on the remnant map in Mu Sisi's hand, with greed in his eyes: "Tsk tsk, I didn't expect to meet two small fries here.

Mu Sisi, a somewhat famous female Disciple of the Liuli Xuan Sect Outer Sect, and this unfamiliar kid... Hand over the remnant map and your Storage Pouch, then cut your own Meridians, and perhaps... I can consider giving you a quick death."

His voice was emotionless, and the two Tianjue Sect Disciples behind him also let out strange laughs.

Ye Tian's eyes were cold, and he instantly weighed the pros and cons in his heart.

Although Gu Juming was strong, he was confident he could defeat him.

However, the trouble was the other two Tianjue Sect Disciples at the Ningyuan Sixth Stage!

Mu Sisi's cultivation was only at the Middle Stage of the Ningyuan Fifth Stage, and she was definitely no match for those two combined.

Once a fight broke out, if he were entangled by Gu Juming, Mu Sisi would be in danger of her life in an instant!

Although he was strong, he could not protect Mu Sisi while dealing with an expert like Gu Juming.

As his thoughts raced, Ye Tian had already made a decision.

He secretly transmitted his voice to Mu Sisi: "Senior Sister, there are too many of them, fighting head-on is not favorable! Enter the valley immediately, and I will cover the rear! Go!"

Mu Sisi understood the dangerous situation.

"But..."

She hesitated for a moment, saw Ye Tian's firm expression, and then pushed her footwork to the limit, rushing towards the valley without looking back!

"Want to run? Stop her!"

Gu Juming smiled coldly, did not take action himself, but signaled his two subordinates to step forward to capture Mu Sisi.

He himself looked at Ye Tian with great interest, his long saber drawn, and a cold Saber Intent spread out, locking onto Ye Tian: "Just a kid at the Ningyuan Fifth Stage like you wants to play the hero? Hahaha...!"

Before the words faded, Gu Juming approached Ye Tian in an instant, waved his long saber, slashed out a ghostly green arc, and struck directly at Ye Tian!

This slash was fast, ruthless, and poisonous!

Facing this sharp attack, Ye Tian no longer hid his cultivation!

He clenched his right fist, and the majestic Qi in his body instantly condensed on his fist, and he blasted out a punch!

It was the Overlapping Wave Fist at the Great Perfection Realm!

The fist wind whistled, with nine layers of dark energy, meeting the blade's edge!

Fist and blade collided, emitting nine sounds of iron clashing!

The shockwave exploded, kicking up dust!

The next moment, the grim smile on Gu Juming's face instantly froze and turned into horror!

The counter-shock force from the blade made his arm numb, and his blood and Qi surged!

He was even shaken back several steps before he could dissipate the force!

And Ye Tian's figure remained motionless!

In just one move, the difference was clear!

"What!"

Gu Juming was terrified!

Although he did not use his full strength in this slash, it was enough to severely injure an ordinary Ningyuan Sixth Stage!

But a kid at the Ningyuan Fifth Stage not only took it head-on but also shook him back?

How is this possible!

"This kid must have hidden his strength!"

Gu Juming made a judgment instantly, and his eyes became serious.

Just at this moment when Gu Juming was shocked and distracted, Ye Tian did not pursue, but a starlight flashed from his fingertip!

Starfall Finger shot towards the two Tianjue Sect Disciples who were about to pursue Mu Sisi, with astonishing speed!

The two Disciples immediately felt a sense of death rushing into their hearts, terrified, and hurriedly turned back to block.

Taking this opportunity, Ye Tian's figure retreated violently and instantly submerged into the valley maze, leaving only one sentence echoing at the valley entrance: "Inside the ruins, we shall decide the winner!"

Gu Juming's face was horribly gloomy. Looking at the direction Ye Tian disappeared, and then at the other two who were forced back by the finger energy, anger surged in his chest, but he did not lose his mind and pursue.

He stared at the foggy valley entrance, cold light flashing in his eyes: "Good kid! To have such strength! You hid it deep enough!"

He suppressed his anger and sneered: "Hmph! Even if you have some ability to enter these ruins, it's just seeking your own death! We will just guard outside!

Wait until you break the Restriction and consume a huge amount, then go in and finish you off! At that time, let's see if you can still be arrogant!"

He chose to wait for work, which shows how insidious he was.

Inside the valley, Ye Tian reunited with Mu Sisi, who had gone ahead.

Mu Sisi looked at Ye Tian, who was unharmed, and her beautiful eyes were full of surprise: "Junior Brother Ye, are you okay? That Gu Juming..."

"It's nothing, just exchanged a simple move."

Ye Tian's tone was calm, "This place should not be stayed in for long, hurry to the entrance of the ruins!"

Mu Sisi looked at Ye Tian deeply, her heart shocked beyond measure.

To be able to trade blows with Gu Juming, who is tenth on the Tianjue Sect's Heaven Ranking, without falling behind, what level has this Junior Brother Ye's strength reached?

She found that she was increasingly unable to see through this seemingly ordinary fellow Disciple.

The two did not stop and quickly rushed towards the huge black stone wall at the end of the valley.