High Martial Arts: I Awaken a Low-Tier Martial System Chapter 789 - 400: The Origin of the Shadow Disaster! If I Ascend to Divinity

"The fourth individual, Mo Wushuang, has been concealing himself in the shadows this entire time." Qingmei’s gaze was alight with fierce loathing: "He seized the opportunity when we were caught off guard and dealt me a grievous injury."

Jiang Ye immediately grasped the situation.

In truth, Qingmei and Prince Zijun, when combined, could only barely contend with their adversaries. Even with three prodigies on the opposing side, their chances were slim.

But facing four?

There was simply no path to victory.

"Four versus two, and they still resort to such underhanded tactics," Jiang Ye lamented, "Truly despicable."

"Those who are raised within environments like the Cangxu Civilization often conduct themselves in such a manner."

"In a way, they are better suited for navigating the harsh realities of the universe," Qingmei murmured, "For the universe operates not by rules, but by the absence of them."

Jiang Ye couldn’t suppress a sigh.

It was undeniably the truth.

The cosmos is steeped in an pervasive darkness, and within such a grim understanding of existence, treachery often leads to a longer life.

Abruptly.

"Hmm?"

Jiang Ye’s demeanor shifted, and he swiftly rose to his feet: "The pursuers have found us."

"Do not be alarmed, they might not detect our location here," Qingmei conveyed through a telepathic whisper.

Jiang Ye regarded her with an unreadable expression.

Might not detect?

No, they had already been discovered!

Jiang Ye could distinctly feel the approach of numerous figures from beyond, their objective unmistakably the very cave where they sought refuge.

"A prodigy's innate abilities allow them to perceive and extrapolate through the threads of fate," Jiang Ye mused, "I should have foreseen this. How could we possibly remain hidden here?"

With one's destiny frayed and calamity clouding the mind.

It would have sufficed against adversaries of comparable standing, but against the formidable talents of a prodigy, their every move would be obstructed.

"This Qingmei, her fate is also depleted, likely similar to my own, her vision obscured by impending doom," Jiang Ye cast a glance towards Qingmei.

If not, given her profound understanding, she should have recognized this predicament much sooner.

Her current lack of reaction indicated that her destiny was utterly spent, perhaps even more so than Jiang Ye’s.

"Let us depart." Jiang Ye took hold of Qingmei’s delicate wrist and propelled them both swiftly outwards.

Boom!!

The very instant they exited the cave, a searing bolt of light descended upon their former position, causing the entire cavern to erupt in a thunderous explosion.

Under the immense force of the energy unleashed, vast quantities of rock were instantly reduced to fine powder.

However, Jiang Ye and Qingmei had already traversed hundreds of miles.

Witnessing this, Qingmei suddenly grasped the truth: "They are indeed pursuing us... No, I have been deceived by this calamity."

Her senses suddenly returned to clarity.

Under ordinary circumstances, she would have received a premonition far earlier; how could she have been so slow to react?

Considering this, Qingmei found herself looking at Jiang Ye, a ripple of emotion in her luminous eyes.

This young man had once again saved her life.

Yet, soon after, Qingmei’s gaze shifted, as if she had perceived something.

"Jiang Ye."

"Your condition seems somewhat compromised," Qingmei stated softly, "Allow me to guide our flight."

With that said, her fair, jade-like hand clasped Jiang Ye’s arm.

Boom!

The pair instantly became streaks of light, their velocity increasing more than tenfold.

"The after-effects of the divine transformation have not yet subsided," Jiang Ye thought, allowing Qingmei to support him, a sense of weariness washing over him.

He was, admittedly, not in peak condition.

Following the conclusion of the divine transformation, he would necessarily enter a prolonged period of weakness.

Compounded by the preceding, continuous application of the ‘Shrinking Ground into Inches’ technique, Jiang Ye was utterly depleted, existing in a state of unprecedented vulnerability.

At this critical juncture, even a lesser extraordinary talent possessed the potential to end his life instantly.

Suddenly.

"Trouble." Jiang Ye’s gaze fell upon the horizon ahead, his brow furrowing slightly.

In the distance, spanning hundreds of miles, a colossal multitude of figures materialized, densely packed and exuding an aura of overwhelming pressure.

It was unmistakably the combined forces of the Cangxu Civilization and the Haisan Civilization!

"Make way!" Qingmei, supporting Jiang Ye with one arm, wielded her sword with the other.

Whoosh~ A resplendent beam of sword light pierced the heavens, cleaving through the fabric of the void and hurtling towards the dense assembly of adversaries.

This sword light possessed immeasurable power, sufficient to obliterate any cultivator at the Eight Breaks stage.

Yet, upon striking the multitude, it only managed to dispatch a mere dozen or so before its force was rapidly dissipated.

"A battle formation?" Qingmei’s brow furrowed slightly, "Damn it, there are simply too many of them."

If she were operating at her full strength, she could eradicate this entire contingent.

Even in her current state, she could achieve this, though it would necessitate a considerable expenditure of time.

However, any delay would mean waiting for Mo Wushuang, Hai Qingxin, and the others to arrive, at which point, her and Jiang Ye’s demise would be assured.

"Let's proceed in that direction." Jiang Ye indicated an alternate path.

"Understood." Without hesitation, Qingmei altered their course and flew towards the indicated direction.