Chapter 32 Fighting Side by Side

CRACK!

The longsword in Elder Du’s hand missed Qin Yue and stabbed harshly into the ground, snapping with a crisp sound.

"Damn it! Who dares ruin my plans!" His killing blow having failed, Elder Du’s face contorted with shame and rage.

Having narrowly escaped death, Qin Yue looked up in immense surprise at the person holding her, desperate to know who had saved her at such a critical moment. What met her gaze was a remarkably refined and delicate face.

"Ye Qingchen!" Qin Yue’s long eyelashes trembled. The one who had saved her from the brink of death was none other than Ye Qingchen.

"You didn’t run away?" Qin Yue was completely shocked.

Ye Qingchen released her and smiled. "You were ready to die for me. If I had abandoned you and fled, could I still call myself a man?"

Hearing him voice her thoughts, Qin Yue’s pretty face flushed, and her heart swelled with emotion.

This man... for my sake, he didn’t leave. He even risked his life to save me!

But then another thought struck her, and her expression turned to anger. "Didn’t I tell you to run? Why did you come back!"

She knew that with Ye Qingchen’s level of cultivation, returning now meant he would very likely die here with her. All her efforts to save him would have been for nothing.

"Go! Get out of here, now!" Qin Yue forcefully pushed him away.

Just then, Elder Du’s cold voice cut through the air. "So it was you, you brat, who interfered! Hmph! Since you’re so eager to die, you can join Qin Yue on the road to hell!" Tossing aside the broken sword, he drew a new longsword that glinted with a cold light. Moving like a fierce tiger, Elder Du charged directly at them.

"You, fall back!" Qin Yue shouted a warning to Ye Qingchen. Taking out a longsword of her own, she gritted her teeth and moved to intercept Elder Du.

Even if I die today, I’ll make sure Elder Du pays a heavy price!

Meanwhile, Ye Qingchen did not retreat. In his mind, the Dual Pupil Martial Soul trembled, and his perception of the world instantly changed. Everything became crystal clear. The movements of Qin Yue and Elder Du slowed by at least half. All the flaws, weaknesses, and the strong and weak points of their attacks were laid bare before his eyes.

"Don’t meet his longsword head-on! Take a step left, angle your blade half an inch, and strike his wrist!" Ye Qingchen’s voice reached Qin Yue’s ears just as her sword was about to clash with Elder Du’s.

Qin Yue’s eyebrows raised in understanding. She immediately stepped to her left and tilted her blade. The moment their swords crossed, she flicked her wrist upward.

SPLAT!

In the blink of an eye, her longsword pierced Elder Du’s wrist, and blood spurted out.

A sharp pain shot through him, and his expression changed. He rapidly retreated more than ten meters, looking down at his injured wrist, his old eyes filled with shock. In a single exchange, he had been wounded by Qin Yue.

How is this possible?! If I hadn’t reacted so quickly, my sword hand would have been severed!

Qin Yue didn’t press her advantage. Instead, she turned to Ye Qingchen and gave him a thumbs-up. "Ye Qingchen, you’re amazing!"

On their journey, she had tried her best to gauge his abilities, but she had still underestimated him. His return was a tremendous surprise, and she finally understood why he had dared to stay.

He has the ability to see through an enemy’s weaknesses!

Ye Qingchen nodded and smiled at her. "Let’s fight side by side! You lead the attack, I’ll provide support. Together, we’ll kill him!"

"Alright!" Qin Yue nodded decisively. With a flash of movement, she took the initiative and charged toward Elder Du, longsword in hand.

Using my Martial Soul Force is frighteningly draining; I have to end this battle quickly!

This was the first time since the fight began that she had launched such a satisfying, all-out attack. All her pent-up frustration vanished in an instant.

"Courting death!" Elder Du’s face darkened, shocked that Qin Yue dared to attack him proactively. His longsword wove a dense net of sword shadows, making it impossible to distinguish the real from the fake as they enveloped her.

This sword skill, not the Cloud Flip Palm, was his true ace Martial Technique. Everyone who knew the truth of this move was already dead. Elder Du refused to believe that Ye Qingchen could spot the flaw in his Martial Technique in an instant.

At the same time, Qin Yue pressed forward, not the least bit panicked. Her trust in Ye Qingchen was now absolute.

Sure enough, a moment later, Ye Qingchen’s voice came through. "Let one sword become two! First, thrust at the third shadow on the left. Second, thrust at the fourth shadow on the right!"

"Alright!" Qin Yue completely ignored the curtain of sword shadows rushing toward her. With a flick of her wrist, her blade seemed to split in two, striking out swiftly according to his instructions.

The moment Ye Qingchen spoke, Elder Du’s expression changed dramatically. What Ye Qingchen had pointed out was indeed the greatest, most undefended flaw in his Martial Technique. Moreover, Ye Qingchen’s timing was perfect; it was too late for Elder Du to change his move.

CLANG!

The first strike sent Elder Du’s longsword flying. The second descended, piercing through his shoulder. Blood poured out like a fountain!

"Beautiful!" This time, it was Ye Qingchen who gave Qin Yue a thumbs-up. Her combat experience was incredible, and her movements were swift.

Even though I can see the flaws, I couldn’t have reacted in time to deal that damage myself.

Qin Yue was elated, the last of her pent-up frustration vanished. With Ye Qingchen’s help, it was as if she had divine assistance. Two attacks had already caused significant damage to Elder Du. Her confidence was now sky-high. Turning the tables in today’s battle would be no problem at all.

Elder Du’s face, however, was grim. His previously calm and collected demeanor was gone. Clutching his wounded shoulder, he glared venomously at Ye Qingchen, his eyes filled with rage. He never imagined that the return of this boy, whom he had regarded as an ant, would completely turn the tables in his fight against Qin Yue.

I have to kill this boy first!

Elder Du instantly made up his mind. A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he stomped hard on the ground and explosively charged toward Qin Yue. But the attack was a feint, a simple distraction. His true target was Ye Qingchen.

"Still daring to attack? It seems Elder Du is prepared to fight to the death!" Qin Yue cried out, stepping forward to meet Elder Du head-on with a flick of her sword.

However, just as they were about to clash, Elder Du’s figure suddenly soared into the air.

"Oh no!" As her attack hit empty air, Qin Yue’s pretty face changed.

Elder Du’s target this time isn’t me! It’s Ye Qingchen behind me!

But by now, Elder Du had already vaulted over her head. He didn’t land. Using the momentum from his leap, he shot through the air directly toward the nearby Ye Qingchen, radiating killing intent.

"Ye Qingchen, die for me!" Having fooled Qin Yue, Elder Du’s eyes gleamed with triumph.

She’s still too naive!

"Ye Qingchen, be careful!" Qin Yue shouted in alarm, chasing with all her might as she thrust her sword toward Elder Du’s back.

However, her thrust was a beat too slow. At her speed, her strike was still a hair slower than Elder Du’s fatal blow aimed at Ye Qingchen.