**Chapter 86: Even the Yellow-haired Can Get Caught in the Middle**
With a swift swing, a sword cleaved through the arm of the genius, leaving behind a clean cut so fast it was downright scandalous—Yun Zhonghe was just as shocked as anyone.
This was no ordinary sword stroke; even the Half-step Yuan Ying demon couldn’t react in time. The sharp sword qi sliced through like it was cutting tofu, severing the real BOSS’s arm like it was playing with a butter kn*fe.
“Didn’t expect Huang Aotian’s power to be this outrageous?!”
Feeling a few strands of tyrannical ice energy coursing through him, Yun Zhonghe felt a mix of shock and excitement bubbling within.
After clearing Mu Jixue’s Xiaoxue Meridian, the energy she had stored for over a decade erupted out like a volcanic blast.
In that instant, both Yun Zhonghe and Mu Jixue sensed a strange resonance between their techniques. The Golden Yang Technique and the Ice Heart Technique formed a connection, with the Golden Yang Technique actually drawing a smidge of Mu Jixue’s OP power.
This was a surprising bonus that Yun Zhonghe never saw coming!
This surge boosted his cultivation level up to the Golden Core Stage, giving him a glimpse of what being the main character felt like.
“Yun bro?!”
Spying Yun Zhonghe’s iconic golden locks, Lin Zhongyu almost despaired until her eyes sparkled—she thought she was seeing things!
Just then, a sharp phoenix cry pierced through the air. Mu Jixue swooped down from the sky, brandishing an ice sword aimed right at the BOSS’s head.
“Xue’er?!”
Lin Zhongyu was once again taken aback.
In a surprise attack, Yun Zhonghe and Mu Jixue displayed incredible synergy. They didn’t even need to communicate beforehand; like a couple of pros, they jumped in to save the day.
Yun Zhonghe struck first, taking off the demon’s arm swiftly while drawing the BOSS’s attention, paving the way for Mu Jixue to descend and chop at the demon.
Their coordination was flawless, roles well-defined—it was practically couples’ practice!
Too bad Mu Jixue still missed the mark, or maybe the BOSS was just too quick on the draw.
“Darn it!”
Seeing Yun Zhonghe land a hit while she swung and missed, Mu Jixue felt a wave of frustration bubbling up inside her.
But her annoyance was fleeting because the enraged BOSS, now missing an arm, went absolutely berserk, leaving no room for idle thoughts.
“d*mn, d*mn, d*mn! You wretched human cultivators! Killing my partner, ruining my body! I will make sure you all d*e here!!!”
The BOSS quickly distanced itself, exploding in a fit of rage. This time, its clothes blew away completely, leaving its upper body bare while its lower half transformed into a grotesque, monstrous spider.
With eight grotesque spider legs aimed straight at Yun Zhonghe and the others, it unleashed eight bl**d-red beams of light, each as thick as a tree, releasing a torrent of spiritual energy as if it were a free giveaway.
Boom!
The estate was blasted to smithereens, leaving a huge crater in the ground, a long, deep gouge that even managed to pierce a distant mountain.
A Yuan Ying powerhouse could shatter mountains with a wave of their hand, and this Half-step Yuan Ying was no slouch either.
Should one of those beams hit, there would be nothing left but a cloud of ashes.
“Yun Gongzi!”
From afar, Qin Hongye watched in horror, unable to join the fray; her heart raced, fearing for Yun Zhonghe’s safety.
“They’re over there!”
Xiao Hu spotted Yun Zhonghe and pointed urgently, relieved to see the trio seemingly unscathed.
There was Yun Zhonghe, sandwiched between Mu Jixue and Lin Zhongyu, both girls clinging tightly to his clothes. In the crucial moment, it was Yun Zhonghe who proved to be the most reliable, using his swift speed to hug the two beauties out of harm’s way.
“Good thing I snagged a bit of Huang Aotian’s power, or I’d be toast right now.”
Yun Zhonghe took a deep breath, feeling a mild tremor of fear—the BOSS’s strength was beyond anything his mind could grasp.
Are you sure this is a BOSS that appears in a beginner’s village?
At this moment, both Mu Jixue and Lin Zhongyu were also shaken, scared stiff.
Though they were supposedly the protagonists, they were still just kids—this was not the kind of chaos they were used to.
“What now? This demon is going wild, pumping out so much spiritual energy we can’t even get close!”
Mu Jixue pressed tight against Yun Zhonghe, and he could practically feel her shaping against him—talk about a close encounter!
“Yun bro… Xue’er…”
Lin Zhongyu was so moved she could barely speak, her gaze lingering on Mu Jixue while she felt Yun Zhonghe’s warmth, unconsciously wrapping her long legs around his, as if reluctant to let go.
Thank goodness Yun bro is okay!
Two different scents surrounded Yun Zhonghe, but he was too busy to appreciate the moment. He didn’t think it was anything special—after all, they were the couple, and he was just the background character!
Yun Zhonghe focused entirely on the raging BOSS, whose crazy attacks were showering like a storm, with anyone touching them likely to meet their end.
In the midst of the chaos, Yun Zhonghe had to rely on his agility to dodge left and right with the two girls in tow.
Years of practicing swords wasn’t just about swordsmanship; footwork and foundations were all integrated into his style. Even without a sword, his current agility was enough to keep him alive.
Unfortunately, the defense of the Infinity Sword Technique couldn’t withstand the might of a BOSS attack this high up. Only if he upgraded it to Earth Grade might he hold on for a bit.
And he couldn’t spare a hand; with the BOSS in a frenzy, there was no time to safely escort Lin Zhongyu away, nor was there much window for his temporary power boost from Mu Jixue to last.
But that was fine—Yun Zhonghe was starting to read the BOSS’s erratic attacks.
While there were subtle differences, they bore a striking resemblance to the attack patterns of the BOSS he faced when Huang Aotian took him down during the Qingzhu Town mission. He had been a background character in that match too and could easily find the sweet spot with just a finger.
“Mu Girl, get ready for your attack; I’ll lead you in close!”
“Lin Girl, hang on tight! Don’t get flung off!”
No sooner had Yun Zhonghe spoken than he charged ahead.
With two girls in his arms, his motivation skyrocketed. Using the memorized movements, he dodged stray energy beams, charging at the BOSS.
“Yun Gongzi must have a plan! Everyone, cover them!”
Qin Hongye, being the Master’s daughter, reacted swiftly, realizing Yun Zhonghe’s strategy and rallying all cultivators to provide cover.
“Roar!!!”
The BOSS screamed, launching an energy blast straight at Yun Zhonghe and the girls.
Seeing this, Qin Hongye quickly smashed a device, encasing the trio in a light cocoon similar to the ones before.
But just a second later, the cocoon shattered.
Xiao Hu pulled out a jade token and crushed it.
An enormous floating hand appeared, crashing into the BOSS’s energy blast.
This counter was successfully executed!
As smoke enveloped the area, Yun Zhonghe unleashed sword qi from under his feet, turning his qi into a sword not just from his fingertips but launching from his soles as well, sending continuous bursts of energy out.
He poured out all his pent-up spiritual energy, blasting forth like a jet-powered aircraft, with Mu Jixue and Lin Zhongyu serving as his cannonballs right at the demon.
“Mu Girl!”
“I got it!”
The fierce wind nearly shut Mu Jixue’s eyes as she gritted her teeth. Raising her palm, an intense chill began to gather in her hand.
Blue ice light erupted from her palm, and it looked almost like a blooming ice flower; in that instant, the entire town froze in stillness.
Extreme Cold!
A drop of the blue light landed on the BOSS, and in a flash, its massive form was encased in thick ice from head to toe.
