Chapter 203: Seeking Opportunity Between Life and Death

Just as Wang Ping'an was preparing to seriously watch how his master would deal with the frenzied Shumu, displaying the General's Ode that had been unleashed, it wasn't that he wasn't worried about his master's safety—having Hu Meiniang there, he was willing but powerless.

Of course.

If he truly faced a life-or-death danger, even if it meant exposure, he would still forcibly act.

Just.

He heard Hu Meiniang and Dai Zhishang's conversation loud and clear, and he knew Hu Meiniang's abilities.

Even the newly spirit-beast Peregrine Falcon Little Gray, suddenly panicked, scrambled up from the ground and flew out of the hall; at first he didn't know what was happening.

Even if he used the Beast Taming skill to soothe, he could only sense Peregrine Falcon Little Gray's overwhelming fear.

Only when Hu Meiniang appeared did he finally understand what was happening.

It was Hu Meiniang who scared it away!

In battle, he completely trusted Hu Meiniang's words.

Even Hu Meiniang said his master would be fine; even any failure would be Shumu's doing.

Naturally, he worried even less about his master!

Just.

He never expected that, before he could even see clearly what method his master was using, a series of mechanical, cold voices rang out one after another in his mind.

Wang Ping'an first froze, then felt joy.

He had personally witnessed Shumu unleash the General's Ode; deep down he had actually hoped for it and even contemplated stealing it, never expecting to learn it so quickly.

"From now on, besides cultivating various techniques, I must also study and learn to read!"

Wang Ping'an muttered to himself, vexed.

Of course.

Even if it's vexation, it's a happy vexation.

But for now, it's not the time to worry about the General's Ode; Wang Ping'an stared wide-eyed, earnestly watching his master confront the blood-colored warriors leading blood-colored soldiers in a charge, like a long dragon, already having begun to use his mana to meet them head-on.

"No, Master, you're a Dao cultivator, not a Sword Cultivator, let alone a Warrior cultivator—how can you meet him head-on?"

Wang Ping'an stared wide-eyed, doubting whether he was seeing things or if his master had taken leave of his senses; otherwise, how could he possibly do something so brainless?

Even though Xuanqing Daozhang had already unleashed his mana, enveloping himself, and even cast a powerful spell, blasting it toward the warrior.

There wasn't the slightest sign of pulling back!

He still insisted on a head-on clash!

"Xuanqing Daozhang, what are you doing?!"

Luo Taiqing exclaimed in surprise; the sudden change also startled him.

Although he had grown up in a county town since childhood, not in a prefectural city, and thus lacked a strong Dao cultivator atmosphere, he was still a branch member of a Dao cultivator family, and his home still held many books on Dao cultivation.

Besides cultivation methods and spells, there were many books recording Dao cultivator combat techniques.

Mostly they involve keeping distance, unleashing one powerful spell after another, or setting up spell formations; it's rare for Dao cultivators to clash head-on.

Only monsters excelling in physical prowess, or Sword Cultivators, or even Warrior cultivators, would do such a thing.

Luo Taiqing still wanted to say something, but seeing Xuanqing Daozhang fly toward the warrior and the many soldiers, he could see they were about to collide.

Battle, imminent.

If he shouted loudly, it would easily disturb Xuanqing Daozhang.

In the midst of a life-and-death struggle, even a moment's distraction would trigger serious consequences.

Luo Taiqing swallowed the words on the tip of his tongue, only able to anxiously watch Xuanqing Daozhang, secretly praying at his foolish behavior. And the general and his soldiers forged by Shumu's righteous aura through the General's Ode, this treatise renowned for offense, clashed head-on.

All we can hope is that Xuanqing will be unharmed; even if injured, he must absolutely not lose his life!

"As expected!"

Hu Meiniang's eyes lit up instantly.

Dai Zhishang exclaimed in doubt: "Meiniang, what have you discovered again?"

"A Dao cultivator who focuses on spells yet runs off to learn Sword Cultivation or Warrior cultivation, then clashes head-on with the enemy—don't you think he's foolish?"

Hu Meiniang didn't rush to answer; instead she posed a counter-question. Although Dai Zhishang didn't speak, his expression still revealed a thing or two, and she said:

"I knew you'd think that, but this Daoist is not only not foolish, he's actually quite clever; he's already at the peak of Foundation Establishment, just one step away from breaking through to Golden Core, yet this step is like a heavenly chasm!"

"That's why he will clash head-on with Shu Juren!"

After hearing Hu Meiniang's explanation, Dai Zhishang not only failed to have an epiphany, but became even more bewildered, saying: "Meiniang, I don't really understand what you mean!"

"As the saying goes: Between life and death there is great danger, and likewise great opportunity!"

Having said that, Hu Meiniang paused her words, looked toward Xuanqing Daozhang, her face full of admiration.

At this moment, the charging Xuanqing Daozhang had already collided with the warrior and the soldiers, forming a deafening explosion that kicked up wave after wave of air.

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Fortunately.

Luo Taiqing timely blocked in front of Liu Dongzhu, thus preventing the rampant air wave from injuring her.

Liu Dongzhu gratefully said: "Lord Luo, thank you!"

Luo Taiqing said: "Madam Wang, you're welcome; this is all I ought to do!"

Hu Meiniang spoke again: "This Daoist clearly intends to seize this opportunity to break through to Golden Core; for that, even if he risks his life, even if he sacrifices his life, he will spare no effort!"

Many historical records of famous people's deeds clearly note that someone, in some year, some year, some day, at some time and place, experiences a cultivation breakthrough in the face of life-and-death danger.

It's not an exception; it's common.

But few dare to do this; if using this method to break through one's cultivation, the success rate is under one percent, while the failure rate is a full ninety-nine percent.

And among that ninety-nine percent, there is a hundred percent chance they will perish in the Yellow Springs.

Naturally, then, there are hardly any who dare risk their lives to attempt a cultivation breakthrough!

Dai Zhishang said worriedly: "Meiniang, do you say Xuanqing Daozhang can succeed?"

"Scholar Shu is no pushover, especially now he's still trapped in a frenzied state!"

Hu Meiniang seemed to be answering off the point.

Dai Zhishang's face changed drastically; how could he not understand the meaning in Hu Meiniang's words? He pleaded: "Meiniang, I beg you, at the critical moment, please act to save Xuanqing Daozhang; he has the kindness of saving my brother."

Hu Meiniang's face looked somewhat strange; although she didn't fully understand what Dai Zhishang meant by 'the favor of saving my brother,' she still nodded and said: "I'll do my best, but I cannot guarantee I can save him."

Saving someone is different from killing someone; saving someone is many times more difficult than killing, especially when rescuing them while they face a terrifying attack from the opponent.

It's even more difficult!

Wang Ping'an's face instantly became extremely solemn; hearing Hu Meiniang's words, how could he possibly not know that something had changed, driving the Sword Apparatus within his body.

If his master shows any sign of defeat, or even death, he will, even at the risk of exposing himself, act to rescue his master.

In the meantime.

He used the skill: Dharma Eye, constantly paying attention to every move in the battle.

(End of chapter)