SFS Chapter 162 A Crisis of Fate Approaches, A Battle of Wits Against Enemies from All Sides
Chapter 162 A Crisis of Fate Approaches, A Battle of Wits Against Enemies from All Sides
Xing Sha and his gang charged over menacingly, with Xing Sha, the leader, having a ferocious expression and greedy glint in his eyes.
"Dai Yao! You can't escape! Hand over your luck obediently, and I might consider giving you a quick death!"
Dai Yao spat, wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, and forced herself to stand up.
"Dream on! My luck isn't so easy to take!" Xiao Ling and Zi You flanked her, watching Xing Sha and the others warily.
Xing Sha let out a cold laugh, and the black energy around him surged, instantly transforming into a huge black demonic claw that reached out to grab Dai Yao.
Dai Yao quickly dodged, the demonic claws grazing her sleeves and leaving deep scratches on the ground.
"Tsk, you're pretty fast. But can you dodge the first day of the month and the fifteenth?" Xing Sha said mockingly, gathering black energy in his hand again.
While dodging Xing Sha's attacks, Dai Yao also had to be careful of her footing.
This mysterious space is fraught with danger. That old fox Yingfeng has set countless traps, and you could easily fall into one if you're not careful.
"Xiaoling, help me scout the way!"
Xiao Ling responded, her figure transforming into a streak of light, hovering in the air, carefully observing the surrounding situation.
"Three on the left, one on the right, and right in front... Oh my god!" Xiao Ling exclaimed, nearly falling into a hidden formation.
Dai Yao reacted quickly, grabbing Xiao Ling's tail and pulling her back.
"Thank...thank you, boss..." Xiao Ling patted her chest, still feeling a bit shaken.
"Be careful! This is no joke!" Dai Yao whispered a warning, while inwardly cursing Ying Feng for his cunning.
Seeing that Dai Yao was distracted, Xing Sha's eyes flashed with a ruthless glint, and he launched another attack.
This attack was even more ferocious than before. Dai Yao was unable to dodge in time and was struck by a powerful force, falling heavily to the ground.
A mouthful of blood gushed out, and Dai Yao felt her strength rapidly draining away.
Xing Sha pressed closer, a ferocious smile on his face.
"Looks like your good luck has run out!"
Dai Yao struggled to stand up, but felt weak all over.
The Star Demon's attack carried a strange, dark power that was constantly devouring her luck.
At this critical moment, a strange smile suddenly appeared on Dai Yao's lips...
"Really? I don't think so..."
The eerie smile on Dai Yao's lips sent a chill down Xing Sha's spine, and a bad premonition arose within him.
But his years of combat experience gave him confidence, and he dismissed it as Dai Yao's last-ditch effort.
"Playing tricks!" Xing Sha sneered disdainfully, about to deliver the final blow to Dai Yao.
Suddenly, Dai Yao's body shone with golden light, and a strange power emanated from her.
"You dare to accuse me of playing tricks?" Dai Yao sneered, her hands quickly forming hand seals while she chanted incantations.
The spell she cast was a new one, fused with the power of destiny she had comprehended in the mysterious space – “Destiny Backlash”!
This spell can not only attack enemies, but also absorb their luck for one's own use.
The golden light transformed into a sharp sword, piercing straight at the Star Demon.
Caught off guard, Xing Sha was struck by the sudden attack, letting out a scream as he stumbled backward.
His men behind him were shocked and stared in disbelief at what was happening before them.
Their leader, a powerful figure in the late Nascent Soul stage, was actually beaten so badly by a girl in the Golden Core stage that he was completely powerless to fight back.
Dai Yao pressed her advantage, her figure flashing like a ghost as she weaved through Xing Sha's hands, each strike leaving behind a trail of wails.
Xing Sha was both shocked and furious, but there was nothing he could do.
Dai Yao's speed was too fast, and the power of luck contained in her attacks made him feel very uncomfortable, so he could not even exert half of his strength.
"Damn it! What kind of monster is this girl?!" Xing Sha cursed inwardly, but had no choice but to take it seriously.
Just then, Xiaoling suddenly shouted, "Boss! There's a formation eye at the three o'clock position on the left!"
Upon hearing this, Dai Yao's eyes lit up.
While dodging Xing Sha's attacks, she moved in the direction Xiao Ling had indicated.
The Star Demon, unaware of the reason, relentlessly pursued them.
"Want to run? It's not that easy!"
Dai Yao's lips curled into a sly smile as she deliberately revealed an opening to lure Xing Sha into attacking.
As expected, Xing Sha fell for the trap and struck Dai Yao in the chest with a palm.
At this critical moment, Dai Yao dodged the attack with a swift movement.
Xing Sha's palm strike hit the very core of the formation!
"boom!"
A loud bang shook the entire space violently.
The trap set by Yingfeng was triggered, and the powerful reaction force trapped Xing Sha and his men in the formation.
"Dai Yao! You dare to scheme against me!" Xing Sha's furious roar came from within the formation.
Dai Yao clapped her hands, wearing an innocent expression: "Oh dear, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. Who told you to be so easily fooled?" She turned to look at Xiao Ling, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her eyes.
"Xiao Ling, come on, let's see what else is fun." With that, Dai Yao stretched out her hand, and a rune shimmering with golden light appeared in her palm…
"Now, the real highlight is about to begin!"
The golden runes in Dai Yao's palm shone brighter, like a small sun illuminating this eerie space.
Xiao Ling circled excitedly in the air, occasionally letting out a "squeak" sound, as if cheering Dai Yao on.
"Boss, what are these runes? They look really cool!" Xiao Ling asked curiously.
Dai Yao smiled mysteriously: "A secret weapon, only to be used in crucial moments, understand?"
She put away the rune, and with a flash, she disappeared from the spot.
Xiao Ling followed closely behind, muttering, "Tch, all mysterious, acting like it's the real deal..."
Dai Yao didn't rush directly to the luck node; this move was incredibly skillful.
She deliberately flew off in another direction, glancing back every now and then, pretending to be in a panic.
Hiding in the shadows, Yingfeng saw Dai Yao's actions and a sinister smile appeared on his lips.
"Trying to run? Dream on!" He thought Dai Yao had discovered his hiding place and was trying to escape this space.
So he hurriedly moved the traps, shifting the traps that were originally set near the luck node to Dai Yao's escape route.
"You little brat, you're still too green to mess with me!" Yingfeng thought smugly, as if he could already see Dai Yao's pathetic state as she fell into the trap.
However, he never expected that all of this was part of Dai Yao's plan.
Just as the Shadow Wind was transferring the trap, Dai Yao suddenly changed direction and rushed towards the direction of the Luck Node with lightning speed.
"Oh no! We've been tricked!" Yingfeng realized this and his expression changed drastically.
However, it's too late.
Dai Yao's speed was astonishing; in the blink of an eye, she arrived near the luck node.
She stretched out her hand, and the golden rune reappeared in her palm, its brilliant light illuminating the entire space.
"It's done!" Dai Yao thought to herself with secret joy, and was about to destroy the luck node...
Suddenly, a cold voice rang in her ear: "What...do you want to do?"
Dai Yao was startled by the sudden sound and almost shouted "Holy crap!"
She turned around abruptly and saw a figure dressed in white with an indistinct face standing behind her, surrounded by a faint golden light, like a god descending to earth, exuding an aura of superiority.
"Who are you, some kind of big shot?" Dai Yao steadied herself, her face remaining calm, but inwardly she was furiously complaining: This entrance is too pretentious!
The man in white slightly raised his hand, and an invisible force imprisoned Dai Yao in place.
"I am the messenger of destiny." He spoke indifferently, revealing no emotion.
Dai Yao's inner monologue: The messenger of destiny?
What the hell?
Never heard of it!
Could this be a new NPC created by the game developers?
"A messenger of destiny? My apologies!" Dai Yao put on a smile, but her mind was racing, assessing the situation.
This luck-bringer looks like someone you shouldn't mess with; his strength is unfathomable. He might even be a hidden boss!
It seems I need to keep him calm first, then figure out a way to get away.
"You want to destroy the node of destiny?" The Destiny Messenger asked coldly, getting straight to the point.
Dai Yao's eyes darted around, and she immediately put on an innocent expression: "Destroy? How could I! I was just... passing by! Yes, just passing by, looking at the scenery!" As she spoke, she secretly tried to break free from her restraints, but unfortunately, she couldn't budge an inch.
This damn luck-bringer is way too powerful!
The Fortune Messenger was clearly not buying her act, and snorted coldly: "Stop making excuses! The fluctuations of your fortune have already exposed your intentions."
Dai Yao cursed inwardly: How could he tell that?
No wonder he's a cheater!
Her eyes darted around, and suddenly an idea struck her. Pointing to the node of destiny, she said, "Great God, look at this node, isn't it a little... crooked? I just want to help straighten it out!"
The Fortune Teller: "..." He was silent for a moment, seemingly shocked by Dai Yao's bizarre reason.
Just then, a violent energy fluctuation came from afar, accompanied by Xing Sha's furious roar: "Dai Yao! You won't succeed!"
Dai Yao was secretly delighted: Reinforcements have arrived!
She quickly shouted to the Fortune Teller, "Great God! Look, someone's causing trouble! I have to stop him!"
The fortune teller frowned slightly and turned to look in the direction from which the energy fluctuations were coming.
Taking this opportunity, Dai Yao tried again to break free of her restraints, but...
"Don't waste your energy." The Fortune Messenger said calmly, and with a flash, he arrived directly in front of the Fortune Node, blocking Dai Yao's path.
He slowly extended his hand, and a ball of golden light gathered in his palm...