Chapter 651

Chapter 651: Gong Peiyao’s Conjecture

Translator: TYZ Editor: X, TYZ

Han Li did not know how he returned to his residence . He was still in a daze . His mind was preoccupied with image of the dazzling rain of light descending from the sky . When he went through the door, he tripped on the threshold and almost fell down .

“What happened?”

Gong Peiyao hurriedly walked up to him . Her eyes were filled with worry . She had never seen Han Li like this before .

Han Li raised his head with his eyes still in a daze . After a long while, he returned to his senses and heaved a sigh . When he saw the worry in Peiyao’s eyes, he bitterly laughed . “I’m all right, Madam did not make things difficult for me . It’s just that I saw incredible swordsmanship, and it’s difficult for me to accept it for the time being . “

Upon hearing these words, Gong Peiyao heaved a sigh of relief . “That you’re all right is all that matters . “

Soon after, Gong Peiyao asked with curiosity, “Whose swordsmanship could frighten you to this extent?”

After becoming a Master, Han Li’s understanding of swordsmanship had entered a brand-new realm . Not only did he not feel complacent, he practiced and researched swordsmanship more diligently than before . His level of attainment in swordsmanship increased with each passing day . Gong Peiyao seldomly saw Han Li fight and did not know how good Han Li’s swordsmanship was . When the Sky Leaf Division arrived at Palacefield City, Han Li stepped forward to negotiate with them and averted a bloodbath .

“It’s Ai Hui… I saw how the God Wolf Division was destroyed, the death of Helian Tianxiao, and the omnipresent sword consciousness… It was an eye-opener!” Han Li replied emotionally .

“Really? Really? It’s a pity I did not have the chance to see it . Ai Hui has already become so powerful? Who else was there? What about Sister Xueman?” Gong Peiyao widened her eyes .

She spoke extremely fast as her curiosity was piqued . The news of the great victory at the front line had been spread far and wide . However, everyone only knew that the God Wolf Division was annihilated and that Helian Tianxiao was killed . No one knew the exact details of the battle, which shrouded the victory in mystery . If it weren’t for the fact that Ai Hui and Shi Xueman had outstanding military accomplishments, many people would not have believed that the victory happened .

“There’s only Ai Hui . Countless light swords descended from the sky like a rain of light . ” Han Li shook his head .

Gong Peiyao was stunned . “Then the God Wolf Division was destroyed?”

Han Li replied her with an “uhh . ” A mind-wandering look swept across his eyes . “That scene was breathtaking and magnificent . I wish I could see it with my own eyes!”

“Is Ai Hui really that powerful now?” Gong Peiyao muttered .

“Yes, every one of those countless light swords was differently shaped . Even their sword consciousnesses were ever-changing and all-embracing,” Han Li exclaimed in admiration .

“Isn’t he like a Grandmaster that way? Has Ai Hui become a Grandmaster?” Gong Peiyao asked .

Han Li froze as a look of doubt appeared in his eyes . After a while, he returned to his senses and said, “No, Ai Hui is not a Grandmaster yet . Even though his swordsmanship is at the peak of perfection, it isn’t omnipotent . “

Suddenly, a realization dawned upon him . “No wonder Madam asked me if swordsmanship alone can be so powerful!”

Previously, he was immersed in the swordsmanship displayed in the clip, and he did not think about anything else . Now that he thought about it, he understood what Madam Ye meant by her question . Ai Hui’s strength definitely had not reached the level of a Grandmaster . His swordsmanship might be extraordinary, but it definitely wasn’t powerful enough to annihilate the God Wolf Division effortlessly .

He recalled the clip in his mind . One of the scenes that he previously ignored captured his attention now .

In the face of Ai Hui’s light swords, the red glows around the Gold Wolf soldiers’ bodies were unusually weak, like paper . Han Li had fought with blood elementalists before and knew the red glow around their bodies was very troublesome . It wasn’t easy to break through it . However, the light swords descending from the sky not only killed Helian Tianxiao effortlessly, but countless God Wolf soldiers as well .

When he thought of Helian Tianxiao’s angry cry before his death, Han Li’s facial expression changed slightly .

He told his conjecture to Gong Peiyao, and her face turned solemn . After a while, Gong Peiyao shook her head and replied, “I’m sure he isn’t a blood elementalist . Lou Lan would not lie . Furthermore, it’s unlikely that other people did not sense Ai Hui cultivating blood spiritual force . There’s another possibility as to why the light swords are so effective against blood elementalists…”

“What possibility?” Han Li asked .

“God’s blood, the sacred artifact of the God Nation!” Gong Peiyao’s tone turned solemn . “Blood elementalists have a strict base level system . The power of a blood elementalist with a high base level is extremely effective against the power of a blood elementalist with a low base level . Given Helian Tianxiao’s base level, the only ones who can restrain him are the Red Devil and the Holy Emperor . Plus, the only person who can restrain him that easily is the Holy Emperor . Reportedly, the Blood of God has a sacred artifact that was passed down since the ancient times, the blood of a demonic god . The Holy Emperor attained the level of Grandmaster after absorbing it . “

“Then where did Ai Hui get the God’s blood from? If he absorbed the God’s blood, won’t he become a blood elementalist? Is it possible that one would not become a blood elementalist after consuming the God’s blood?” Han Li asked .

“I don’t know he got it, but perhaps Madam Ye knows . ” Gong Peiyao shook her head .

“Why would Madam Ye know?” Han Li asked with doubt .

“You forget that Madam Ye used to have a close relationship with the Assembly of Patriarchs, which is the arch-enemy of the Blood of God,” Gong Peiyao replied .

“Didn’t they fall out?” Han Li was puzzled .

Gong Peiyao did not reply immediately and looked out through the door . Han Li understood what she meant . Following which, he used his index and middle fingers like a sword and pointed it at the sky . Next, he drew a circle in the air and released faint waves of energy . His surroundings quieted down in an instant .

With a solemn look on her face, Gong Peiyao lowered her voice and said, “You have seen the elementalists from the Sky Leaf Division before . Don’t you realize that all of them have something in common?”

After thinking about it, Han Li replied, “They possess all five elements?”

“Yes,” Gong Peiyao answered . “My family has worked with the Assembly of Patriarchs before, and we have obtained an incomplete version of the training method for fusion elemental energy . When I saw the elementalists from the Sky Leaf Division, I immediately thought of fusion elemental energy . I have looked through the ancient records in my family . Even though the Assembly of Patriarchs is mysterious, we still know a thing or two about them . Reportedly, the Elders Guild obtained an incomplete version of the training method for fusion elemental energy in the past . After assessing it, the elders felt that it was not specialized enough and would not have much success in the future . Moreover, the Assembly of Patriarchs is very low-profile . The Elders Guild usually doesn’t care about them unless they overstep the bounds of what is proper . “

Han Li was enthralled by Gong Peiyao’s words . Such insider information could never be found in the outside world . Only those long-established aristocratic families possessed records of such issues .

“The Assembly of Patriarchs has a very long history, but the fusion elemental energy has only been around for over 20 years . “

“Over 20 years?” Han Li was astounded .

20 years was too short for an inheritance to fully mature . Many inheritances only became absolute arts after going through generations of improvements and amendments .

“20 years was when the Elders Guild first discovered it . In reality, fusion elemental energy has been around longer than that . Around five years before the Elders Guild discovered fusion elemental energy, a member of my family battled with the Ye family . A few of our family guards were severely injured, and traces of all five elemental energies could be found in their bodies . At that time, no one knew that that was fusion elemental energy . It was only when the Elders Guild discovered the existence of fusion elemental energy that our family head recalled the incident . He felt that the issue was extremely peculiar and decided to record it down . ” Gong Peiyao looked slightly vexed .

“Is it possible that the Ye family and the Assembly of Patriarchs…” Han Li was startled .

Gong Peiyao shook her head and replied, “I don’t exactly know what happened, but I am certain that the relationship between Madam Ye’s family and the Assembly of Patriarchs isn’t as simple as what the outside world thinks . “

“If that’s the case, it is not surprising that Madam Ye knows about the God’s blood . ” Suddenly, Han Li thought of a question and asked, “What do you think Madam Ye will do if Ai Hui’s body really possesses the God’s blood?”

“That’s true, what will Madam Ye do?”

A glint lit up in Gong Peiyao’s eyes as her facial expression brimmed with curiosity and expectation .

… . .

In the depths of a dark crevice, a petite figure was curled up while emitting a pulsating red glow .

Droplets of water were gathering on the rocky ceiling above her .

Drip .

A droplet of water fell from the rocky ceiling . At this moment, the red glow around She Yu’s body intensified . That droplet of water fell into the red glow like a moth that flew into a candle flame .

Sizzle .

A wisp of white steam rose into the air, appearing as though the droplet of water had landed on a hot iron .

The red glow pulsated continuously . The mist around She Yu was dense and concentrated .

Through her nearly transparent body, blood was flowing through her bright-red blood vessels, and her heart was beating rhythmically .

Thump, thump, thump .

Her heartbeat wasn’t fast, but slightly slow . However, every heartbeat was filled with power . The surrounding air was trembling slightly, as though a slim hand was lightly brushing across the surface of a drum .

Fine and tiny cracks began to appear on the surface of the heart, as if it had been sliced several times by a razor-sharp knife . The cracks were finer than strands of hair . If it weren’t for the dazzling red glow that was shining out of them, one would not have noticed them . Along with the red glow, they made She Yu’s heart look as if it was filled with burning lava .

Traces of domineering and violent aura emanated from the hair-like cracks . There was a poisonous bug frantically escaping from her body . Suddenly, it froze in its tracks .

The poisonous bug’s life force disappeared, and its luster dimmed, becoming ash-colored . It had become a tiny bug statue .

Thump .

She Yu’s heart began to beat again . The ash-colored poisonous bug disintegrated into dust .

The surging blood in her blood vessels gushed into her heart continuously . Following which, the blood was sent to various parts of her body by her heart . The look of agony on She Yu’s face disappeared gradually . Her facial expression turned serene, resembling a baby who was sleeping soundly .

The dense mist had yet to dissipate . It gathered around her like a white cocoon .

Gui Hu descended from the sky and landed on a boulder . Then, he swept his gaze across his surroundings . In his proximity, there were only bushes that were half a man’s height, making it impossible for someone to hide in them .

Gui Hui did not leave . He laid down and placed his ear on the boulder, listening carefully for any sounds .

He agreed with what Fu Sisi’s conjecture . It was most likely that She Yu was hiding beneath the ground . Only by doing this could she avoid them . The demonic girl was severely injured and could not escape far . However, she might use some unique hiding techniques to conceal herself .

Putting aside his distracting thoughts, Gui Hu closed his eyes .

The sounds made by growing plant roots, scuttling ants, flowing water, and the exuberant subterranean world appeared in his mind .

At this point in time, he heard an unusual sound .

Thud, thud, thud…

It sounded like the heartbeat of a slumbering, gigantic beast . It was unusually slow and deep, yet powerful . Gui Hu wasn’t an experienced individual, but his instincts told him this beast was not to be trifled with .

His mind jolted, and he stood up . Swiftly, he found a crevice in a nearby cluster of rocks . The heartbeat was coming from this crevice .

Without hesitation, he entered the crevice .

The entrance of the crevice was extremely obscure . It was also far deeper than he expected . He was highly vigilant, but his speed did not slow down . Inside the crevice, there was nothing but darkness . However, this did not hinder him . To him, it was no different than being in the light .

When he reached the depths of the crevice, dense mist covered his eyes . The weird heartbeat was coming from it . The white mist was extremely dense, stopping him from seeing what was inside .

What was this?

A look of uncertainty arose on Gui Hui’s face . He instinctively sensed a dangerous aura and became highly alert .

Suddenly, dark-red glowing eyes lit up in the mist .