Cultivating In Secret Beside A Demoness

1479  A Deadly Trap, Jiang Hao's Narrow Escape (2) The moment Jiang Hao sensed it, an overwhelming sense of impending doom consumed him.

This was an outcome of his deep understanding of the Path of Death.

This revelation made him pause. Jiang Hao fell silent.

"Senior Brother?" Cheng Chou called softly.

Jiang Hao looked at the person in front of him. His mind was blank. He recalled what Senior Sister Miao had said a while ago.

So, this is what she meant.

It seemed she had sensed it all along.

He handed Cheng Chou a few pills. "Focus on your cultivation. I'm going out for a while. If I don't return soon, the Spirit Herb Garden is in your care."

Before Cheng Chou could respond, Jiang Hao stepped out and vanished into thin air.

His sudden disappearance left everyone in awe of his abilities, though none of them knew why he had suddenly disappeared.

In the heart of the southern region, Jiang Hao materialized from the golden ring. He instantly felt an immense pressure bearing down on him.

He was not surprised but sighed inwardly.

He finally understood why Hong Yuye had warned him not to go out. She must have seen the ominous signs around him.

With a wry smile, Jiang Hao accepted his fate.

He knew that this trip would be dangerous, and he would be lucky even to have a narrow route of escape.

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Perhaps he felt that he would be lucky enough to have a slim chance of survival.

"Master!" said the spirit beast.

Jiang Hao glanced at it and flicked his finger.

A powerful force sent the spirit beast flying into the distance.

"Run and don't look back," Jiang Hao's voice echoed in the rabbit's mind.

He looked at Bing Qing and the others. He pointed his finger at them and gave them a similar push to get them away from here.

With that, he focused on the hidden seal he had placed on Xiao Li, which allowed his voice to reach her.

He instructed her to activate the golden ring so that he could reach her instantly.

As Jiang Hao stared up at the sky, a deep sense of foreboding settled over him.

The Dragon Clan...

They were after Xiao Li, and whatever they wanted, it was not something good.

If he went over to her, it would be confirmed that she was the Forbidden Dragon.

But if he did not go to her, it would mean he would be leaving her to whatever brutal fate awaited her while he watched.

With a sigh, Jiang Hao cursed the constant trouble that seemed to follow him.

But what choice did he have?

He could not just stand by and watch.

He knew he would not die easily. He hoped that help would arrive when he needed it.

But he was unsure. He did not know if it would take time for her to reach, or if she might choose not to come at all.

After all, he could not ever understand what went in Hong Yuye's mind.

Soon, Jiang Hao sensed Xiao Li's golden ring.

High in the sky, Ao Shi watched as the girl below suddenly stopped and took out a mysterious ring.

'What is she trying to do?' He wondered. At that moment, Jiang Hao appeared beside Xiao Li.

Ao Shi's eyes narrowed in shock.

Finally, he understood why he had to capture this girl and why he had to devour her if he could not bring her back.

His eyes shone with surprise. It was no wonder the Ancestral Dragon was so insistent on finding her. He had even transferred his power and divine sense to him.

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"The Forbidden Dragon…" he whispered.

His eyes shone with surprise. It was no wonder the Ancestral Dragon was so insistent on finding her. He had even transferred his power and divine sense to him.

This was the key to the Dragon Clan's ascension.

Jiang Hao's heart sank when he saw the figure hovering in the sky.

Although he was not certain of the being's power, the aura was familiar. He had sensed something like that back in the Heavenly Note Sect.

It was like the aura of an immortal. It was definitely above the Heavenly Immortal Realm.

There was no chance of winning.

He had honed his Heavenly Blade and had gained much power and confidence. He might even be able to contend with a Heavenly Immortal.

But this being was above the Heavenly Immortal Realm. This being was a Transcendent.

No matter how many people fought with him, it would all be in vain.

But since he was here, he could not just sit back and do nothing.

"Senior Brother!" Xiao Li said excitedly.

However, Jiang Hao did not give her the chance to speak.

He unleashed the power of the peak of the True Immortal Realm, which fell on her. Her figure disappeared on the spot like a beam of light.

"Run, don't look back. Use the power of the Archean Abyss Dragon Pearl to escape. If you manage to reach the sea, I'll treat you to something delicious…" Jiang Hao's voice echoed in her mind.

Without hesitating, Xiao Li started running.

It was as though a dragon spirit had appeared under her feet and shot her forward. Her speed surpassed that of an ordinary True Immortal.

Ao Shi frowned and waved his hand to stop her.

A True Dragon phantom shot forth. However, just as the phantom appeared, it suddenly encountered a vast Heavenly Blade.

A massive heavenly blade struck down and shattered the phantom with a thunderous boom.

Boom!

The impact shook the world.

Jiang Hao was sent flying with the Heavenly Blade in his hand.

Jiang Hao felt like a fool who constantly overestimated his abilities.

Ao Shi looked at Jiang Hao in surprise. "A mere True Immortal blocking my attack with just one strike? You're definitely not ordinary."

Jiang Hao met the gaze of the being in front of him. "Senior, what if you pretended you never saw her? In return, I could do three favors for you in the future."

Ao Shi laughed. "How amusing… You truly believe your future self could help me? You're confident, but who isn't a prodigy in their own right? You're overestimating your worth."

With that, Ao Shi launched another attack. This time, his power bore down like an unyielding mountain.

Jiang Hao showed no fear and stepped forward.

His body transformed into something imperishable as he activated the Indestructible Vajra. Following that, the Nine Heavens Battle Armor appeared on his body.

His left hand raised the Immortal Mountain Sea Shield, which resonated with the Primordial Heavenly Blade in his right.

His brow shone with Divine Might like a third eye.

Three mountains loomed behind him. The Mountain Sea Seal flared within him and infused every inch of his being with dense, ancient power.

His mind cleared as he activated Clear and Pure Heart and the Reappearance of Hidden Spirit abilities.

At that moment, Jiang Hao reached a pinnacle he had never touched before.

The aura of the Great Dao surrounded him, and the patterns of the Dao faintly appeared.

With this newfound power, he met Ao Shi's attack head-on.

A deafening crash echoed as the massive palm attack shattered. Jiang Hao, fully armed, hovered in the sky.

Ao Shi looked at him in genuine surprise. "You're quite formidable. Let's see how far you can push your limits."

Jiang Hao looked at the person in front of him and brandished his Heavenly Blade.

He did not feel happy for blocking Ao Shi's attack. He knew that the other party was just toying with him and testing his limits. Perhaps he was even teasing Jiang Hao out of curiosity. Meanwhile, Ao Shi's other powers were already chasing after Xiao Li.

As long as Jiang Hao could keep him occupied, Xiao Li might be able to escape.

Without further thought, Jiang Hao unleashed all his power and slashed with the Heavenly Blade.

He used the sixth form of the Heavenly Blade, Galaxy.

A cascade of stars fell, and the blade cleaved through the phantom dragon.

Boom!

With a casual wave, Ao Shi shattered the descending stars and struck out with a fist.

Jiang Hao blocked the attack with the Immortal Mountain Sea Shield.

Crack!

The Immortal Mountain Sea Shield shattered with a loud crack. The force of the fist collided with the Nine Heavens Battle Armor, which disintegrated on impact. The fist then landed on Jiang Hao with a resounding boom.

Jiang Hao was sent hurtling backward and his bones fractured.

The Indestructible Vajra was broken.

At this moment, the Revival of Withered Tree ability activated itself and revived the Indestructible Vajra, which, in turn, enveloped him once again.

The Nine Heavens Battle Armor quickly recovered, and the broken Immortal Mountain Sea Shield was also reassembled.

Jiang Hao took another step forward and slashed down with the Mountain Sea Seal.

He used the second form of the Heavenly Blade, Mountain Suppression.

But Ao Shi was already in front of him. He struck out with his palm.

With a boom, the Mountain Suppression shattered. Jiang Hao spat out a mouthful of blood, and all his defensive treasures were disintegrated.

Ao Shi did not stop with his attacks.

Jiang Hao recovered quickly and began to fight back with the Heavenly Blade.

Ao Shi's fists were as fast as dragons, but Jiang Hao's blade was not far behind. Each blow was met by Jiang Hao's blade.

However, each strike left wounds on Jiang Hao's body, and his blood stained the ground.

Jiang Hao's breathing grew heavier as he continued to fight. His blade never faltered.

Their figures flashed in and out of sight, and their battle shook the earth and sky.

With a boom, Jiang Hao was sent flying backward. At that moment, Gripping the Heavenly Blade, he drew upon the shattered remnants of the Immortal Mountain Sea Shield.

A sliver of the Heavenly Fate Misfortune Pearl's power surged through him as he unleashed his most potent attack, the Blade of Destiny.

This strike carried the essence of the blade he had comprehended within the Great Overarching Heaven.

But before it could land, Ao Shi let out a draconian roar.

Roar!

Jiang Hao's blade strike had just landed when all the blade intent shattered.

Any move was useless when facing absolute strength.

Jiang Hao's destined strike was thwarted before it could fully manifest.

Jiang Hao retreated step by step. His injuries became more and more serious, and his body fell apart with every blow.

The Immortal Mountain Sea Shield could not be restored, and the Nine Heavens Battle Armor did not stand a chance to be repaired. The Indestructible Vajra had shattered, and the Revival of Withered Tree could now revive everything at the same time.

Yet despite the relentless onslaught, Ao Shi's attacks remained casual, as if he was not even trying.

Jiang Hao's injuries started to worsen, and new injuries appeared everywhere on his body.

He spat a mouthful of blood.

His hand on the blade trembled.

Meanwhile, in the Hundred Flowers Lake, Hong Yuye suddenly snapped open from her meditation.

She immediately headed to Jiang Hao's courtyard, only to find it deserted.

Without hesitation, he used the One Heart Pal and disappeared from the spot.

Within the void, she followed the thread of their connection.

Just as she was about to appear where Jiang Hao was, she heard a draconian roar.

The void space enveloped her, and a True Dragon phantom that stood between heaven and earth blocked her path.

Hong Yuye's face darkened. "Ancestral Dragon, you dare block my path?"