Ch 144: Big Trouble
And on Venus, Yu Kai, after burying Wu Xiaohu, carefully took out a few drops of precious Law’s Water and gave them to several beasts so that they could recover from their injuries as quickly as possible. He himself used his full strength to operate the Wood Law, surrounded by green light, like a vibrant light curtain, quickly repairing his injuries. Afterward, he used Venus’s abundant mineral resources to carefully repair and strengthen his mecha and long sword, making them even more durable and sharp.
After Murong Shuang recovered, Yu Kai looked grave and told the beasts to leave Venus and find a safe place to hide.
“After the Heavenly Court’s people withdraw, you will secretly guard Venus and Earth Star for me. To prevent other forces from coming to mine, I will hide all these mineral veins and place deadly poison around them.” Yu Kai’s tone was serious, and he added, “You must be careful not to be discovered by the Heavenly Court. Once exposed, the consequences are unimaginable.”
Several beasts nodded, their eyes full of reluctance and worry, their eyes seeming to express their concern for Yu Kai. Finally, they parted outside Venus, heading in different directions, their figures gradually disappearing into the vast starry sky.
At the same time, the news of Yu Kai leaving Venus, like lightning, quickly spread to Yang Yichen. The messenger who received the news immediately reported: “Marshal, Yu Kai has left Venus, his whereabouts are unknown.”
Yang Yichen, upon hearing this, frowned, immediately arranging Demon General Li Rui, Pure Yang Sword Immortal Lü Jianlin, Thunder Fairy Lei Linger, and Lightning Messenger Shan Xing as the vanguard, to pursue Yu Kai as quickly as possible. At the same time, he commanded: “The entire army should accelerate its advance, and Yu Kai must not be allowed to escape!” With his command issued, Li Rui and the three others led a large number of elites to set off quickly, leaving behind a surging energy fluctuation. The army behind them also advanced at an even faster speed, the entire team aggressive, like a ferocious giant beast, as if to tear this starry sky apart.
Yu Kai, aboard Murong Shuang’s small warship, sped through the starry sky, like a brilliant stream of light across the dark and deep universe. Introduced by Murong Shuang, they passed Mars, which housed Earth Star detection equipment, where mysterious lights flickered, seeming to hide endless secrets; and Mercury, whose surface was covered with impact craters, those craters like gaping maws, telling tales of the passage of years; and Jupiter, whose surface was covered with a Great Red Spot, the huge red spot like a demonic eye, watching everything. These planets all made Yu Kai feel the strong and unique Law Power; each time, he would ask Murong Shuang to stop the warship.
At first, Murong Shuang strongly disagreed. She clearly knew that people were secretly following them along the way, transmitting information to the Heavenly Court. However, when she found that after Yu Kai stayed for a few days, his Law Power had significantly improved, she understood that this was Yu Kai’s chance encounter. She knew that in the cultivation world, such chance encounters are rare treasures. Especially now, under the urgent pursuit of the Heavenly Court, an increase in combat power is crucial for them.
This also made Murong Shuang even more curious about this young man. Why could he comprehend the primordial Source Laws of these stars so quickly? She could see that these Laws were incredibly powerful, and Yu Kai had a deep understanding of them, as if he was a prodigy born for the Laws.
When they arrived at Saturn, Yu Kai immediately wanted to go down, his eyes full of longing and urgency. Although he did not control the Law of Earth, this planet, radiating a mysterious aura, gave him an irresistible urge; his face showed an impatient expression, like a child about to receive a priceless treasure. He knew the opportunity within, and understood that he must thoroughly comprehend it. He felt that if the Five Elements Power could be unified, his combat power would achieve a qualitative leap, becoming stronger and capable of contending against the many strong enemies of the Heavenly Court.
“Do you really want to go down? Every planet we’ve encountered along the way is full of mystery, and corresponds to the Five Elements. Saturn is the most special; in the past, a Dao Ancestor-level powerhouse descended, attempting to forcefully control the star power of this planet for the younger generation of their clan, but was instantly killed by a mysterious star power. This incident resulted in no one daring to forcibly subdue these stars. Although various forces have coveted it, they have never dared to act forcefully.” Murong Shuang frowned, her face full of worry and fear.
“Sister Shuang, let’s go down and take a look! I feel that this place is crucial to me, and you know I cultivate the Five Elements Laws; if I lack the Law of Earth, my combat power will be greatly reduced.” Yu Kai showed urgency, looking at Murong Shuang, his hands involuntarily clenching.
“Alright!” Finally, Murong Shuang sighed helplessly, compromising, gritted her teeth, and activated the warship, slowly descending. As they entered the atmosphere, a strong killing intent rushed toward them. Yu Kai and Murong Shuang’s faces changed drastically, their hearts pounded, and they immediately took out their weapons, becoming fully alert.
Countless Heavenly Court warships came swiftly like ghosts, their speed astonishing. Four large flags fluttered in the wind, whipped by the gale, making a rustling sound that was particularly harsh in the silent space, like a death knell. They split into four groups, rapidly surrounding them like an iron bucket from four directions.
Looking at their war flags, Murong Shuang frowned, her face as gloomy as the water: “This is trouble. It’s Li Rui, the son of Jinzha; Lü Jianlin, a descendant of Lü Dongbin; and the descendants of the Thunder God and Lightning Mother, Lei Linger and Shan Xing. They are all long-established figures, possessing the strength of a Saint Emperor many years ago, with a resounding reputation in the Immortal Realm. Unexpectedly, the Heavenly Court dispatched them all to deal with us.”
“Bold Yu Kai, you actually injured my third younger brother Li Yifeng and fourth younger sister Li Mengli. Today, this general will definitely grind you into dust to vent my hatred!” Li Rui’s eyes widened, glaring at Yu Kai’s warship and roaring, his voice full of anger and killing intent.
Lü Jianlin, Lei Linger, and Shan Xing all took out their divine weapons, ready for battle. Military Advisor Li Zhongxiang, before their departure, instructed them to encircle Yu Kai on Saturn, waiting for the arrival of the main force, to strike a decisive blow and prevent his escape.
Looking at Yu Kai, only at the mid-Saint King stage, and Murong Shuang, at the high-Saint King stage, they couldn’t help but wonder if the Military Advisor was overreacting. Li Rui, even more confident in his own strength, believed he could easily kill him alone. He directly took out his long spear, leaped into the air, and roared at them: “Yu Kai, come out and die!”
“What do we do?” Murong Shuang looked at Yu Kai nervously, her eyes revealing a trace of anxiety.
“Only a fool would fight him, Sister Shuang. Let’s land directly. Their posture is to encircle us on Saturn; if we go down, we can take a look!” Yu Kai remained calm, ignoring Li Rui’s provocation, and calmly said to Murong Shuang.
“Alright, I’ll activate the warship, you keep watch over them!” Murong Shuang bit her lip, nodded, and turned to rush to the pilot’s seat.
Yu Kai came out of the cockpit, holding his long sword, his eyes keenly surveying the group, his body radiating a resolute aura, like an insurmountable mountain.
