Zhu Xian: Qingyun Sword Immortal, start with Lu Xueqi

Chapter 66 Demonic Techniques
The Black Water Mystic Snake is a terrifying creature that lives in the extremely dark land. Its power is enough to shake the mountains and rivers. Facing such a huge creature, Zhang Yuan and Lu Xueqi's faces became extremely solemn. However, at this critical moment, Zhang Yuan came up with a plan. He whispered to Lu Xueqi: "Senior Sister Lu, we can use this Black Water Mystic Snake to delay You Ji and Bi Yao."

Lu Xueqi heard this, although she was nervous, but she also understood that this was the only hope at the moment. The two quickly reached an agreement and began to slowly retreat, trying to lure the black water snake to move deeper into the cave. Sure enough, the black water snake seemed to be attracted by their breath, or felt the strange energy emanating from the fire stick, and began to slowly follow. Its huge body seemed unusually crowded in the narrow cave, but this also slowed its movements.

At the same time, the voices of Biyao and Youji became clearer outside the cave. They had obviously noticed something unusual inside the cave. Youji snorted coldly, "It seems that there are some extraordinary things in this cave. We have to be more careful."

Bi Yao looked nervous. She was worried about the safety of Zhang Yuan and Lu Xueqi, but she had to follow You Ji deeper.

At the moment You Ji and Bi Yao stepped into the cave, Zhang Yuan and Lu Xueqi had successfully led the Black Water Snake to the deepest part of the cave.

Suddenly, Zhang Yuan shouted, "Run!" The two of them jumped up and used their familiarity with the terrain to quickly find a hidden exit. It was a crack leading to another unknown space, and they jumped in without hesitation.

As soon as Youji and Biyao entered the cave, they were attacked fiercely by the Black Water Mystic Snake. The huge body swept over, and although Youji was powerful, she could not display her strength in this cave, so she could only barely dodge. Biyao was even more thrilling, and was almost swept by the Black Water Mystic Snake's tail several times. While fighting, the two looked for the traces of Zhang Yuan and Lu Xueqi, but found that they had disappeared without a trace.

"This is???"

"what?"

"Black Water Snake???"

"How come this beast is still alive?"

You Ji's face changed drastically, and she spoke quickly to Bi Yao. The Black Water Mystic Snake was an ancient demon beast, and according to legend, it had been killed. I don't know how it appeared here again.

Before Youji finished speaking, the Black Water Snake roared again, and the sound echoed in the cave like thunder, shaking the broken stones on the stone wall. Its eyes, as deep as the abyss, flashed with a faint light, as if it could see through the souls of all living things. Its scales reflected a cold light in the dim cave, and every breath was accompanied by a strong fishy smell, which made people sick.

Bi Yao tightly grasped the sad flower in her hand, her face pale, she had never seen such a terrifying creature. While dodging the attack of the black water snake, she anxiously searched for clues that Zhang Yuan and Lu Xueqi might have left. However, there was no other sound in the cave except the roar and her own heartbeat.

You Ji seemed calmer, and she quickly analyzed the situation. She knew very well that it was not a wise move to confront the Black Water Serpent head-on in this narrow cave.

She used her superb body skills and profound cultivation to skillfully guide the Black Water Snake's attention, trying to lead it to the other side of the cave, giving herself and Bi Yao a chance to escape.

The Black Water Mystic Snake seemed to have seen through You Ji's intentions, and it suddenly changed its attack direction, pressing down on You Ji with its huge body like a mountain. You Ji was unable to dodge, and was knocked back by the powerful force, hitting the wall of the cave, with a trace of blood flowing from the corner of her mouth.

Seeing this, Bi Yao was shocked. She rushed to You Ji without hesitation and helped her up. The two stood back to back, facing the Black Water Serpent's attack again.

At this point, they had no way to retreat and could only fight with all their might.

At this moment, a strange wave suddenly came from the depths of the cave, and then a dazzling light shot out from the crack, illuminating the entire cave. The light contained an ancient and mysterious power, which instantly slowed down the Black Water Mystic Snake's movements.

"Young Master, hurry up! Seize the opportunity and run into the cave."

"I'll be outside blocking the Black Water Serpent." You Ji said to Bi Yao desperately. She must seize the opportunity to save Bi Yao.

This kind of feeling that disregards life and death.

Biyao's eyes were moistened instantly, and she bit her lower lip tightly to prevent her tears from falling. Youji's words were like a hammer hitting her heart, and every word was full of determination and sacrifice. She looked at Youji's face, which was slightly tired from the battle but still firm, and her heart was filled with complex emotions - gratitude, guilt, and deep reluctance.

"No, Aunt You, I can't..." Bi Yao choked up, wanting to refuse this chance of survival at the cost of her own life. But there was no doubt in You Ji's eyes. She pushed Bi Yao hard, and her voice was full of irrefutable force: "Go! This is an order!"

Bi Yao's body was pushed by this force, staggering a few steps and almost falling. But she knew that hesitation at this moment would only make the efforts of both of them go to waste. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down, with a determined light flashing in her eyes. She turned around and ran towards the radiant crack, and every step seemed to trample on her heart.

Behind her, You Ji had already launched an all-out offensive, trying to use all her strength to hold back the Black Water Mystic Snake, buying more time for Bi Yao to escape. The Black Water Mystic Snake was affected by the sudden light, and although its movements were delayed, its anger and instinct drove it to fight back. The sound of fierce fighting echoed in the cave, and every collision shook Bi Yao's heartstrings.

Bi Yao ran and looked back, tears finally falling, blurring her vision. She saw You Ji's figure looked particularly small under the giant shadow of the Black Water Mystic Snake, but she was extremely tenacious. The figure swinging the sword again and again, like a series of tragic paintings, was deeply imprinted in her heart.

"Aunt You, I will come back to save you!" Bi Yao swore silently in her heart. Although her voice was soft, it was filled with unshakable faith. Then she seized the opportunity and rushed towards the direction of the crack.

When the Black Water Serpent saw that one of its prey had escaped, it let out an angry roar and exerted tremendous force, slamming its tail on the wall, knocking off the rubble and completely sealing the entrance to the cave.

I don't know.

The direction that Biyao ran in was exactly the direction that Zhang Yuan and Lu Xueqi ran in. She ran deeper and deeper into the Dead Abyss. That was a real dead place, a Jedi with no other exit.

On the other side, Zhang Yuan saw that he was in a dead end, and his heart was already chilled. The only exit was guarded by the Black Water Mystic Snake, and they couldn't get out at all!
Lu Xueqi had fainted due to the recurrence of her injuries.

Zhang Yuan fell into deep thought.

Maybe this isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

In the original novel, Bi Yao will also escape in later.

Just in time to save Bi Yao.

If I save Biyao, she will definitely gain my favor.

Then I can take advantage of the opportunity. …

Zhang Yuan looked at the seemingly lifeless depths of the Dead Abyss, but a strange hope surged in his heart. He knew very well that according to the plot of the original novel, Bi Yao would soon stray into this place to avoid the Black Water Serpent. This seemingly hopeless place might be the turning point for him to change his fate and win Bi Yao's favor.

He carefully helped Lu Xueqi up, trying his best to prevent her from getting hurt further.

Lu Xueqi looked pale and was breathing weakly, obviously she was seriously injured. Zhang Yuan was secretly anxious, but he also knew that the most important thing at the moment was to find a safe hiding place and wait for Biyao's arrival.

He looked around and found a hidden cave, the entrance of which was covered by vines and difficult to detect. He quickly placed Lu Xueqi in the cave and used the herbs he brought with him to treat her wounds. Although these herbs could not cure her injuries, they could at least temporarily relieve her pain.

After arranging Lu Xueqi, Zhang Yuan walked out of the cave, hid behind a nearby rock, and quietly waited for Bi Yao to arrive. He was nervous and expectant, not knowing when Bi Yao would appear, and even less knowing how she would react when he appeared in front of her.

Time passed by minute by minute, and the sound of wind and water outside the cave and the roar of the black water snake in the distance intertwined to form a strange movement. Zhang Yuan's heart also fluctuated with it, and he kept reminding himself to stay calm and be prepared for any eventuality.

Finally, after a long wait, he heard footsteps coming from afar. The sound became clearer and clearer as it approached from afar. Zhang Yuan's heartbeat also accelerated. He held the sword tightly in his hand, ready to deal with any possible danger at any time.

When Biyao appeared in his sight, Zhang Yuan could hardly believe his eyes. She was in tattered clothes, her hair was messy, and her face was full of fatigue and fear. But even so, her bright eyes still flashed with an unyielding light.

Zhang Yuan's heart moved, and he rushed out without hesitation. He ran to Bi Yao, grabbed her, and quickly brought her into the cave he had discovered before.

Bi Yao was obviously startled by the sudden change, but when she saw that it was Zhang Yuan, she felt a little scared and relieved. It was obvious that meeting Zhang Yuan was much better than her encountering the Black Water Mystic Snake. The Black Water Mystic Snake was much more terrifying than Zhang Yuan.

Zhang Yuan pulled Bi Yao into the cave and quickly blocked the entrance with his body, just in case. Bi Yao was exhausted after a long period of running and previous serious injuries. When Zhang Yuan pulled her, she lost her support and fell softly into his arms.

"Biyao, hold on, I'm coming." There was a barely perceptible tremor in Zhang Yuan's voice. He quickly laid Biyao flat on the ground and carefully checked her injuries.

Biyao's clothes were already stained with blood, and the wound was still oozing blood. Zhang Yuan's heart tightened, and he immediately took out the remaining herbs from his arms and began to treat Biyao's wound. His movements were gentle and skillful, for fear of causing additional pain to Biyao.

Time passed by minute by minute, and beads of sweat had already seeped out of Zhang Yuan's forehead. He finally bandaged Bi Yao's wound, but Bi Yao's face was still as pale as paper, and her breathing was very weak.

"Biyao, you must hold on. I can't let anything happen to you." Zhang Yuan prayed silently in his heart. He gently held Biyao's hand, hoping to give her some strength with his warmth. Although Biyao only suffered superficial injuries, he still couldn't help but feel nervous.

After an unknown amount of time, Biyao's eyelids trembled slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes. The scene in front of her was a little blurry, but gradually became clearer. She saw Zhang Yuan's worried face, and an inexplicable feeling of emotion welled up in her heart.

"Where... where am I?" Bi Yao's voice was weak and hoarse.

"You're awake?" Zhang Yuan smiled happily. "This is a hidden cave deep in the Dead Abyss. You are safe for now."

Bi Yao nodded slightly. She tried to recall what happened before, but her mind was in a mess. "Aunt You... How is Aunt You?"

Bi Yao suddenly thought of You Ji, and a hint of anxiety flashed in her eyes.

Zhang Yuan's expression became solemn, and he sighed softly, "Senior Youji fought against the Black Water Mystic Snake alone to save you. I... I don't know how she is doing now."

When Biyao heard this, her eyes instantly became wet. She bit her lower lip tightly to prevent her tears from falling. "Aunt You... It's all my fault. I've implicated you."

Seeing this, Zhang Yuan quickly comforted her: "Biyao, this is not your fault. Senior Youji sacrificed herself for you voluntarily. She hoped that you could survive."

Bi Yao was silent for a moment, then raised her head and looked at Zhang Yuan, "Thank you... Thank you for saving me."

Zhang Yuan smiled slightly, "Biyao, you don't have to be so polite to me. I... I just did what I should do."

Bi Yao shook her head gently, "No, you not only saved me, but you also stayed by my side to protect me. I, Bi Yao, will never forget this kindness."

A warm current surged in Zhang Yuan's heart. He didn't expect Bi Yao to be so grateful to him: "You don't have to forget it forever. Let's go out first and talk about it later."

As he spoke, Zhang Yuan pointed to the cave entrance in front of him. He saw that the cave entrance in front was sealed tightly by a huge rock, and not even a ray of light could penetrate. This huge rock is not an ordinary one, but the hardest and most solid one in the world of immortal cultivation. It is called golden crystal. Many weapon masters use this golden crystal to make weapons. This weapon is very powerful. Even in a high-temperature furnace, it takes 49 days to melt. It is extremely difficult for ordinary cultivators to break this huge rock and escape.

"What's happening here??"

Bi Yao followed Zhang Yuan's gaze and looked at the tightly sealed cave entrance in front of her, her heart filled with despair.

"The Black Water Mystic Snake was very angry when you escaped in just now, but it couldn't walk into the narrow cave entrance, so it used its huge snake tail to hit the huge rock next to the cave entrance. All the huge rocks at the entrance of the cave were blocked at the entrance."

"In other words, we are already trapped here to death."

Zhang Yuan spoke calmly.

Although he hadn't found a good way to escape yet, at least his body was calm because he knew panicking wouldn't solve any problems.

(End of this chapter)