Maiden Galaxy

Chapter 313: Assassin In The Sands

Chapter 313: Assassin In The Sands

Several days later, ten li outside the desert city. Black sand rolled, covering the heavens with a storm of dust.

When the tired cultivators in the city saw the black sand, they were immediately reinvigorated. Everyone took to the skies on their riding swords, activating magic treasures and powers.

"Get past this black sandstorm, and you can see the oasis. Chen Mo, you must be careful." Yue Huanqin advised, somewhat uncertain about Chen Mo's cultivation.

Chen Mo had experienced the Old Demon Black Wind in the Western Desert once. This was more or less a similar situation, so he was accustomed already. Chen Mo brought out a snake sinew rope and walked before Milu: "Milu, let's rope ourselves together, so as to avoid you getting lost again during the storm."

Milu obediently extended her wrist, allowing Chen Mo to tie themselves together.

The nearby cultivators rolled their eyes when they heard this. She was not a child, how could she randomly get lost.

This snake sinew rope was extremely tough, and the scale's flower pattern spread like a spiral and was very beautiful. Milu raised her hand to curiously inspect this binding.

"Daji, come." Chen Mo beckoned.

The little white fox hopped onto Chen Mo's shoulder, then it dove into his chest in an instant. Milu stared anxiously at the little white fox. Chen Mo could not help but laugh when he saw her pitiful appearance.

"I'm afraid that petite figure and bosom of yours won't be able to protect Daji, Milu." Chen Mo teased.

Milu firmly lowered her head, and she used her hands to squeeze her chest flat. Her figure was honestly very attractive. Her height that surpassed one hundred seventy centimeters made the girl appear very tall, and her slender legs were able to make fashion models feel inferior. However, her waist was too thin, and her chest could only be described as budding shoots. Her perfect figure honestly offered Daji no safety.

The corners of the Heaven Beyond Heaven's disciple's mouths slightly twitched when they heard his banter, making Lu Yushu even more sure in his opinion that Milu or whatever was a stupid, ignorant girl. Otherwise, if she had even a bit of ability, she could not possibly remain aloof at Chen Mo's words.

"Let us go first."

Yue Huanqin and the others summoned forth their Flying Swords, each turning into a rainbow light that darted towards the black sandstorm.

…

Upon entering the black sandstorm, the field of view all around was immediately covered completely by darkness. Chen Mo used his magic energy to protect his whole body so as to avoid sustaining the sandstorm's assault. Daji was unable to see Milu, and she extended her head to yelp a few times.

"Milu won't get lost." Chen Mo heard her yips and smiled. He looked down at his wrist and tugged the snake sinew rope. Not long after, a girl walked into view.

Chen Mo very naturally grabbed her hand, "The sandstorm is dangerous, don't wander off."

Milu grunted.

Yue Huanqin mentioned it before, in order to enter the oasis, they must keep moving forward through the black sandstorm. The most important thing in the black sandstorm was to not lose direction, and there could not be any deviation in positioning. If so, they could miss the oasis entirely.

Her phrasing made the black storm appear to be like an array. Only those able to pass through this array could find the array eye. Due to the utterly omnipresent black sand, the fact was that after a cultivator entered the sandstorm, they already had no sense of direction, but strong cultivators could still rely on Divine Intent, magic treasures, or other means to determine a position.

Chen Mo used the Deva Eyes. The Deva Eyes possessed powerful deterrent abilities, and they were capable of viewing all activity within a few li. However, it was not helpful at all against this sandstorm.

The pair walked for a while, and the sandstorm intensified.

All of a sudden, a shrill whistle split the air. The heavy sandstorm was torn apart. Golden light thrust towards Milu like a bolt of swift lightning.

This arrow-light came very abruptly. In such a vast sandstorm, even cultivators' Flying Swords could hardly display their powers, but this arrow bore power that tore through the sandstorm like a hot knife through butter.

Before Milu could react, Chen Mo had already taken action, unleashing a punch.

This punch was like the roar of the Juling Shen, shaking the sandstorm. This was the boxing technique of a god that Chen Mo had comprehended from the Gods And Demons Life And Death Wheel. Although it was not at the level of that Northern Barbarian Human Sovereign, it was still full of overwhelming power when couple with his own strong and ferocious Star Energy.

Fist clashed with golden arrow.

Star Energy flowed from his fist, and the golden arrow disintegrated into powder under its oppression.

Bang.

Space jolted.

A second golden arrow followed after the first. This time, it attacked Milu from an even trickier angle.

This arrow's golden light was resplendent, like a vajra's iron sword, carrying a baleful, deathly air.

Chen Mo was astonished. The enemy's cultivation and archery both were unimaginably outstanding; to be able to precisely lock on to Milu's location through this inclement black sandstorm and to be capable of easily shooting with unerring accuracy was nothing short of exceptional.

Chen Mo once again blocked the arrow.

Whoosh.

A third immediately left its bowstring.

When the arrow arrived, it was like a trained cadre of veteran soldiers brandishing broadswords in succession. The chilling killing intent ripped open the black sandstorm. All of Chen Mo's pores opened, and the cold poured into his body.

This was the first time Chen Mo had seen someone surprisingly able to use archery of such a sublime level. These three arrows surprisingly were more dreadful than an entire army of cavalry. Their foe was clearly very strong.

There was already no way to block using his physical body. Chen Mo instantly took out Northern Dipper, fiercely swinging the iron staff like a gale. The third arrow's thousand knives worth of killing intent clashed fiercely with Northern Dipper.

The arrow-qi stuck into his body, spilling blood. Daji also yelped in pain from his chest.

"Daji, go to Milu." Chen Mo ordered.

Daji immediately hopped to Milu.

Another arrow shot over.

Chen Mo used Northern Dipper to intercept the arrow, his Star Energy flowing over the iron rod. Originally, he thought he could easily snap the arrow. How could he have foreseen that this arrow would surprisingly slash like a thrown broadsword.

Chen Mo's chest felt tight. Having been injured by the power of the arrow's impact, he vomited blood.

"Chen Mo." Milu stepped forward.

"Look out."

With the Deva Eyes, Chen Mo immediately sensed danger had appeared in the surroundings. He hastily turned around and swung Northern Dipper. A silhouette appeared close to Milu in the sandstorm. The person's hand gripped a weapon that was shaped like an overlaid sun and moon. It was like a deer horn, with jutting edges all over. Altogether, it had four points and eight edges and was incomparably sharp. Surprisingly, it was a double-edged battle axe.

The double-edged battle axe had two glittering stars; it was a Destined Star Weapon.

The opponent had wrapped themselves in black clothing, exposing only a pair of pitch-black eyes, but a woman's figure was vaguely discernible.

Star General?

The woman swung the battle axe, initiating her attack.

Milu hugged Daji. Without any defenses, her back was injured. Chen Mo shouted, launching an Ice Breaker Snow Slicer at the foe.

The Yellow Rank Technique ripped open the sandstorm, its saber-light splashing like ice and snow.

The woman's eyes slightly fluctuated, a bit surprised, but her body techniques were extremely nimble. She moved all over the place, changing directions very quickly, unbelievably evading the Yellow Rank Saber Technique.

She clearly had come to kill Milu. The battle-axe thrust with its hooks, aiming for Milu swift as as the Azure Dragon.

Chen Mo saw the blankness in Milu's eyes, unsure whether she just had no sense of danger or not. Instinctively, he still wanted to go protect her, but just at this moment, the expert archer that was hidden in the sandstorm seized their opportunity and shot once again.

An arrow of golden light flew towards Milu's forehead.

The two opponents were in prefect coordination. They were practically impeccable, no openings whatsoever.

Chen Mo's response was somewhat ragged. He used Northern Dipper to block the woman's battle-axe while his body shielded Milu.

His brow twisted, for the arrow pierced him. The power of the arrow did not stop and seemed about to run through Chen Mo's obstruction. He used the Star Manual Of Masters Gan And Shi to barely restrain the arrow from penetrating.

"Don't get in the way!!" The woman was furious.

"It's you." Chen Mo recognized this was the woman from before.

The woman's double-edged battle axe slashed, not giving Chen Mo a chance to catch his breath.

Milu's vacant pupils contracted at this moment, revealing a hint of killing intent. However, Chen Mo already did not want to fight them any longer right now. Under the poor conditions of the sandstorm, he was at an absolute disadvantage. Fighting any longer bode ill for him.

Chen Mo swung Northern Dipper, first forcing the woman back. Then, he retracted his weapon and used the Bagua's "Li Center Empty" to take hold of Milu and turn around, evading another hidden arrow with room to spare.

Without another thought, he carried Milu and fled.

The woman stepped forward, giving chase. She continuously brandished the axe in her hands, sending forth ray after ray of killing intent, ripping space apart. Chen Mo inwardly sneered. His Divine Intent moved, and all of a sudden, two Black Ice soldier puppets appeared out of thin air.

The two Northern Mansion Soldiers gripped weapons and ferociously attacked the woman.

These Northern Mansion Soldiers were originally bestowed upon him by Xie Diaobing. Altogether, there were twelve Northern Mansion Soldiers. Star Soldiers required the usage of Star Energy to bolster their strength. Although they were very weak presently, it was possible for the twelve Northern Mansion Soldiers to face off against Divine Soul Four or Five Turns Human Immortals. However, they would be a bit hard pressed to fight against Star Generals.

Originally, Chen Mo wanted to raise them more until they were stronger to use as a trump card, but right now, he was forced to a dead end by the enemy pair's teamwork and could only use the soldiers.

When the two Northern Mansion Soldiers appeared, the woman was very surprised.

The woman hefted her axe, blocking the Northern Mansion Soldiers' attacks left and right. The soldiers continued to stab. Although their Star Energy was weak, their attacks were nevertheless swift and fierce.

The woman somersaulted, using a Yellow Rank "Seafloor Moon Dredging." The battle axe landed on the Northern Mansion Soldiers' bodies.

The two soldiers were unable to resist and were promptly pulverized.

After killing the Northern Mansion Soldiers, the woman lost her chance at a pursuit. She looked helplessly at the boundless black sandstorm, inwardly gnashing her teeth. Then, she chuckled: "Interesting, Star Soldiers…Truly very interesting…"

"Yan'er, are you alright."

A man walked before her.

"I'm fine. Did you kill that Sir Lost Marquis?" Yan'er asked.

The man's brow locked tight: "That man is too obstructive. He protected Sir Lost Marquis very thoroughly."

"I really never imagined that we would actually let them escape even with our teamwork and while we took advantage of such a good environment." Yan'er smiled with excitement. Ever since she joined the Hunting Heavenly Pavilion, the pair had completed missions and tempered powerful tacit understanding between them through fire and water. Other than Heavenly Stars, it was very rare for their target to be able to escape their grasp.

But this time, a man was able to forcibly run away, making the two of them very surprised.

"The Star Energy that man cultivated is a bit strong. My archery was unexpectedly thwarted in succession. It appears that man is very dangerous." Pang Xuan showed his determination to kill Chen Mo. What he cultivated at the "Yi" was the "Metal" Element "Concentrated Arrow Blades." His arrows were like swords, their power like an army, formidable in a direct confrontation. Even a Human Immortal would be very hard pressed to ward it off.

"Yan'er, don't you feel killing that man will be much more interesting than killing Sir Lost Marquis?" Pang Xuan looked at the dead Star Soldiers, his eyes agleam.

Northern Mansion Soldiers. One of Star World's Strange Soldiers. It was simply inconceivable for a cultivator to surprisingly be in possession of such troops.

Yan'er stowed her battle axe and coldly nodded.

"They're injured. As long as they are at the oasis, they won't last for long."

"Let's go."

The two of them turned and walked into the black sandstorm.