The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife Chapter 1745: Barrier

"Husband." When He Linghan saw Ye Shikai, a delighted smile immediately appeared on her face, not resembling someone whose life was on the line, because she was well aware that Ye Shikai would definitely come.

"Ling’er, don’t worry, I will come to rescue you right away."

Mi Wen stood right next to He Linghan. Worried she would make a move, Ye Shikai dared not delay, stepping forward quickly to rescue her. Mi Wen wasn’t an ordinary cultivator; they had crossed swords before. If wielding swords, their strengths were evenly matched; if barehanded, Ye Shikai might have an advantage. But Mi Wen possessed the secret techniques of the Chu State’s royalty, like the Illusion Pupil. However, Blade Soul had already analyzed that this "Big Move," which inflicts heavy damage on oneself while harming the enemy, could not be used again shortly. Thus, Ye Shikai had no need to worry, except for her other tricks.

Ye Shikai didn’t hold back, starting with a sword stroke from You Xi. Mi Wen also revealed the Xuanjian, and when the two Supreme Divine Weapons clashed, the Sword Qi caused the entire Execution Platform to "split."

"Ling’er, be careful." Ye Shikai hurriedly stood in front of He Linghan. She was merely a frail ordinary woman, and even a slight touch by such strong Sword Qi could shatter her organs.

"Retreat quickly," Ye Shikai shouted loudly. The Sword Qi from Xuanjian seemed more powerful. Hidden Guards rushed forward, but the surrounding imperial guard also surged. They were vast in number, while the Hidden Guards numbered only a dozen or so—within moments, everyone was surrounded.

"Take her and go quickly," Ye Shikai shouted.

"Understood."

"Understood."

"Do you think you can leave? Think again." Mi Wen was no simple character either. Rescuing someone from her Heaven and Earth Net wasn’t easy. The guard consisting of over a hundred cultivators charged forward. Although the Hidden Guards received He Linghan, they were too few and quickly surrounded by Mi Wen’s guards and the imperial guard.

"Release the arrows."

Meanwhile, the archers from above unleashed a volley of arrows downwards. Ye Shikai, flustered, quickly picked up a shield to cover He Linghan’s head.

"Ling’er, be careful." In the moment of speaking, Ye Shikai lost focus, allowing Mi Wen to seize an opening. The Xuanjian Sword approached. Ye Shikai quickly wielded his sword to parry, but his shoulder was struck by the blade, instantly creating a wound as blood flowed.

"Husband, are you alright?" He Linghan rushed forward. Just as Ye Shikai regained his senses, the Xuanjian’s blade rushed forward again.

"Fire Element." In a moment of urgency, Ye Shikai quickly retrieved the Fire Element, channeling his Inner Strength to launch a fireball towards Mi Wen.

Boom.

A loud explosion came from the Execution Platform as the fireball burst, causing those on the platform to stumble from the shockwaves. If not for the rain, the place might have caught fire...

"My lord, there are too many..." A Hidden Guard barely finished speaking before an arrow shot from afar pierced his chest, followed by a dozen imperial guard stabbing him with spears, killing him on the spot. Each Hidden Guard fought like ten, yet the imperial guard kept coming.

"My lord, withdraw first; we’ll cover you." The remaining Hidden Guards formed a circle around the two. Ye Shikai, being a cultivator, could use Qinggong to take He Linghan away.

"Indeed, my lord, leave quickly."

Ye Shikai hesitated, but lingering here would only result in these brothers dying in vain.

"Ling’er, hold tightly onto my waist; I’ll take you away." Pushing off with his legs, Ye Shikai attempted to escape using the nearby railing.

"Leaving? It’s not that easy." Mi Wen, unhurried, focused her eyes, chanting something under her breath. Suddenly, a blood-red net spread across the sky, enveloping the entire Execution Platform like a web.

"Not good, you brat, be careful—it’s a Barrier," Blade Soul shouted suddenly. Ye Shikai realized something was amiss and turned to slash at the Barrier with You Xi.

Boom.

After a loud noise, the impact force knocked Ye Shikai back onto the Execution Platform, forcing him to step back several steps to steady himself.

"This Barrier is unexpectedly sturdy." Ye Shikai felt a panic; he’d encountered such a Barrier at the Chen family, with Chen Yuxin orchestrating its setup. Ye Shikai knew the Barrier was essentially an "Array." To destroy it, one must find the "Array Eye," but now, he had no time to solve it.

Ye Shikai tried using the Fire Element to force it open, but although the flames made it difficult to approach, the Barrier entirely withstood it without the slightest sign of wavering.

"There’s no need to try; this Barrier can’t be broken by you," Mi Wen said calmly, a smug expression on her face.

"None of you will escape today," Mi Wen gathered energy between her palms, spreading her arms suddenly. A powerful force pressed upon Ye Shikai, as if a thousand-pound weight bore down on him. Within the Barrier, all Hidden Guards, as well as her Royal Guards and the imperial guard, had their internal organs shattered by this force. Ye Shikai quickly pulled He Linghan close, channeling his Inner Strength into her body, or she surely would perish.

"Alright, now it’s just the three of us." Mi Wen retracted her Inner Strength, her face a bit flushed, her chest heaving — a sign of excessive Inner Strength consumption in a short time.

Looking around, the ground was littered with corpses; Ye Shikai’s last Hidden Guards had all perished here as well...

"The outside can’t enter this Barrier, and those inside can’t leave. Those like Shangguan Jian should still be outside. If they’re smart, they’ll leave. I’ve ordered the city gates wide open; whoever exits the city won’t be stopped," Mi Wen said calmly.

"After everything between us, it’s time for a final reckoning." Ye Shikai nodded. Everything that had transpired these past months involved the three of them, and Ye Shikai did not wish to drag it out further.

Mi Wen’s killing intent was set, and she had already lost rationality; otherwise, she wouldn’t have set today’s trap...

This was an inevitable "Banquet." If Ye Shikai wanted to leave with He Linghan, the only way was to eliminate the woman before him.

"Come battle."

With one hand holding He Linghan behind him, Ye Shikai wielded his sword to face the approaching foe. Mi Wen held nothing back; Xuanjian was indeed a murderous sword of renown. With someone to protect, Ye Shikai’s movements were somewhat hindered. Blocking with his sword, he felt his arm nearly breaking. His left foot pressed into the ground, while his right knee dug into the earth, forcefully creating a groove.