Chapter 553: The Princess Facing the Heavenly Stone

Chapter 553: The Princess Facing the Heavenly Stone

Right now, it’s a complete mess; no one knows who’s hitting who.

Take Luo Yi for example. With a single move of the Great威天龙, she sends everyone—friend or foe—flying. It’s like a mindless skill on a rampage!

People like her should stick to being neutral; they’re not suited for team fights. One wrong move and she could collapse a whole bunch of teammates.

However, if you keep your distance, you won’t get blown away. For instance, when Liu Shuqin and the others attacked the prison earlier, no teammates were sent flying.

In the end, the one getting hurt is always him.

Lin Nuo pulled Ruo’er from the chaos, ensuring she stayed safe.

“Young Master…”

Ruo’er snapped back to reality from her panic, but with Lin Nuo’s arm around her, she wasn’t as scared anymore.

“First think about saving yourself, then think about saving others.”

Lin Nuo lightly tapped Ruo’er’s head, admonishing her.

This girl really does play support in team battles, risking her life for the output roles. Living is the most essential thing.

“But I just wanted to help you, Young Master…”

Ruo’er pouted, feeling a bit wronged.

“Remember, living yourself is the most important.”

“But, you are the most important, Young Master.”

“That’s nonsense. Live first, got it?”

“Mm… got it.”

Ruo’er nodded, obediently following Lin Nuo’s words, whatever he says goes.

Of course, that’s usually the case. If you were to ask who’s more important, it’s definitely the Young Master. His life is way more valuable than hers.

After all, without him, she wouldn’t be happy and wouldn’t know her purpose. Thanks to him, she can tread the path of cultivation, giving her life meaning, and he’s also the reason she’s found her direction and goals.

That said, it’s still necessary to protect herself so that the Young Master doesn’t worry too much.

As the chaos continued, casualties mounted, with the weak falling one by one, while the strong stood firm, piles and piles of bodies littering the streets of Huan Tian City.

Sun Xu and Li Yun noticed their momentum dwindling, while the enemy became more and more emboldened, sensing trouble ahead.

“Lord Sun, we find ourselves at a disadvantage.”

“Yes, it’s becoming untenable here. We should abandon this place and retreat.”

Sun Xu stated decisively. Their intention was to retreat, but not blindly; since they couldn’t capture this city, there was no need to stay.

“Lord Sun, are we really going to do this?”

“Yes, you cover me first.”

Sun Xu stepped back while Li Yun positioned himself in front as a shield against the Liu family’s attackers.

“Take this first.”

Sun Xu produced a crystal and tossed it to Li Yun before taking out another crystal that began to glow with spirit light.

He took a deep breath, murmuring some unknown incantation as spiritual energy surged forth.

Suddenly, a large luminous circle appeared on their battlefield, enclosing everyone within it.

Then, a fire stone, burning fiercely, plummeted from the heavens, aiming directly at the center of the encircled group.

This fire stone was massive; its impact would undoubtedly result in a catastrophic explosion, splitting Huan Tian City in half.

Is this the Heavenly Stone falling?

A devastating spirit technique, mastered by only a few, and it’s no surprise that the Dongwei People could pull this off.

Although destroying a city wouldn’t be bad for Lin Nuo, being in the city himself puts him at risk of being obliterated too.

His mind raced, calculating the quickest escape route.

He could make it; the explosion would cover a wide area, but he figured he could sprint away in time.

He might not be killed, but he’d definitely end up injured.

Who knows? He’s not some kind of robot with clear data output.

So, should he run?

No, there must be another way.

Lin Nuo noticed the crystal Sun Xu had given him—it could activate a protective barrier to shield Li Yun and himself from the blast, allowing for his own escape.

What to do? He’d have to shamelessly act quickly within this limited time.

Running now might leave him injured, but taking something from the enemy would alleviate that risk.

Alright, I’ll steal it.

“Young Master, that’s—!”

Seeing the flaming Heavenly Stone descend, Ruo’er panicked greatly.

“Create a shield for yourself; prioritize your survival!”

Lin Nuo patted Ruo’er’s shoulder. Given her abilities, she could probably fend for herself, but shielding two people might be tough; the bigger the shield, the less effective it becomes. She’s petite, so she should manage to protect just herself.

Lin Nuo dashed toward Li Yun to snatch his crystal.

As the blazing Heavenly Stone fell rapidly, everyone tensed up.

For Liu Shuqin, this wasn’t a good memory; a previous fall of a Heavenly Stone nearly cost her and Lin Nuo their lives.

However, this stone was conjured by magic, and its strength was still much less. If she board the sword now, she should be able to flee.

But could she really abandon all the common folk in the city?

The Dongwei People’s madness means she can’t just walk away.

But what can she do? Push the Heavenly Stone back?

That’s difficult; doing so could likely cause it to explode, raining down more smaller stones, threatening not just Huan Tian City but even further afield.

What to do? What would her Junior Martial Brother do?

She wasn’t sure. All she could see was Lin Nuo and Li Yun grappling over the crystals, seemingly unfazed by the impending collapse of the Heavenly Stone.

Maybe it was worth trying to summon a spirit shield, though the radius was too great; anything helps.

“Liu girl!”

Luo Xiaoxue found Liu Shuqin, speaking urgently.

“Use your sword to take me up; let’s face the Heavenly Stone head-on.”

“What do you plan to do?”

“Lin the Knight’s Dao Fu is extraordinarily powerful; it can withstand it.”

“His Dao Fu? That might not work… Hmm, actually, it might.”

Liu Shuqin recalled how Luo Xiaoxue had previously charged ahead, blocking all kinds of attacks. She was indeed very powerful; no wonder her Junior Martial Brother would give her a Dao Fu.

How come she didn’t think of that? The Junior Martial Brother didn’t seem concerned, likely because he had a plan.

“Okay.”

Liu Shuqin quickly summoned her Spirit Sword, soaring in front of Luo Xiaoxue.

Then the two mounted the Spirit Sword, shooting straight toward the descending Heavenly Stone.

“The energy might be massive, so you should retreat!”

Luo Xiaoxue cautioned as they approached the Heavenly Stone. Liu Shuqin halted, not continuing onward.

“Okay, you retreat first.”

With that, Luo Xiaoxue gathered her strength and leaped toward the falling Heavenly Stone, while Liu Shuqin hurriedly pulled back.

Hoping for success.

Liu Shuqin prayed fervently.

Meanwhile, Luo Xiaoxue rushed toward the Heavenly Stone, shutting her eyes.

She trusted Lin Nuo, believed in his Dao Fu; it could definitely turn disaster into safety, even wagering her life on it.

At the moment of impact, a blinding golden light erupted, unleashing powerful energy, forming a large luminous circle that sent the Heavenly Stone flying away. Luo Xiaoxue hoped to launch it to the desolate outskirts, and it truly did as she wished, landing in the wasteland. While there was an explosion, it spared the mountains and forests from wildfires and casualties.

Meanwhile, Lin Nuo had snagged Li Yun’s crystal.

“Hand it over.”

He seized it with one hand, securing the protective layer now around him.

A golden light pierced his eyes.

“What’s that? Another sun?”

Lin Nuo looked up, spotting Luo Xiaoxue gracefully descending through the golden light.