blueteamnovel Chapter 135 A desperate struggle
Chapter 135 A desperate struggle
chapter 135
In the past few days, the city has been deathly silent. No one has bothered to ask about the matter anymore, as if they have already accepted the outcome in their hearts.
Xu Shunming was able to get out of bed on the third day, and he was still unsteady on his feet, but he forced a smile to make himself look not so bad.
He ordered the news to be kept under wraps, trying to prevent it from reaching more people and causing panic. He also hoped that the local people would not suffer any undue impact because of him.
He was worried every day, and his lips trembled several times. He could not even hold chopsticks steadily.
Everyone knows that at this moment, the panic in his heart has already enveloped his entire being.
The fifth day arrived quickly, and he picked up his sword and went to the city gates very early.
Meng Youcheng and Fu Lian couldn't help but stand on the city wall and watch everything that was happening below.
A small bird flew over and landed on the ground. Just then, the green barrier once again covered Xu Shunming, along with the small bird...
Deer feathers emerged from the yellow sand and strolled over.
"You didn't break your promise today?"
Xu Shunming's expression was calm, but his hands betrayed him; they trembled as he reached for his sword, drew his long saber, leaped up, and swung the sword down...
Soon, they started fighting.
The little bird was walking on the ground when the loud fighting frightened it. It flapped its wings, trying to leave the barrier, but it couldn't fly away at all.
Meng Youcheng stood on the city wall, his expression frozen, as if deep in thought.
Fu Lian clenched his fists tightly. This time, he did not attack. Even though he was furious inside, he held back.
As expected, Xu Shunming was knocked to the ground by Lu Yu, bleeding profusely. He tried to grab the sword, but Lu Yu stepped on his hand, ignoring his painful cries...
"I was originally going to play well today, but I've changed my mind. In order to have an even better meal next time, I've decided to call it a day..."
"Xu Shunming, you won't live to see the next one. I've already decided that on the fifth day next time, I'll eat you up."
The green barrier disappeared, and the little bird flew away impatiently, while the deer feathers also vanished into the desert.
Xu Shunming staggered to his feet, his expression intriguing, but mostly weary. He let out a long breath and closed his eyes briefly...
Without noticing, he fell backward to the ground.
He opened his eyes and stared at the sky, tears welling up in them. "I never imagined this day would come so soon?"
Fu Lian continued thinking...
Meng Youcheng grabbed him, saying, "Let him rest for a while."
……
"You should have heard what Lu Yu said, right?"
Looking at Xu Shunming in front of him, Meng Youcheng continued, "I have a plan, but I don't know if it will work. It depends on whether you're willing to try. Are you willing to risk everything?"
"Since we're all going to die anyway, if the plan succeeds, maybe you won't have to die; if it fails..."
Meng Youcheng paused for a moment, then continued, "Then let fate decide. At least we tried."
Xu Shunming hesitated for a long time before finally replying with three words: "I am willing."
……
Time passed quietly, and for them, these five days were extremely difficult.
Xu Shunming arrived at the usual place as promised.
A small bird suddenly flew over and landed at his feet.
The green barrier had just risen when Lu Yu appeared in everyone's sight. As he walked, he said, "Tonight, I can finally have a feast. I will not only eat your flesh, but also devour your soul and merge with it, so that I may never die..."
The monster stepped into the barrier, raised its flute, and said, "This is the last fight of the day. Show me your strength and let me crush you thoroughly before devouring your flesh. Your flesh must be delicious, after all, I raised you."
"thump!"
Just as Lu Yu got into a fighting stance, Xu Shunming suddenly knelt on the ground, his eyes filled with tears, and kowtowed to him...
Lu Yu was stunned. "What are you doing?"
As soon as he finished speaking, tears welled up in Xu Shunming's eyes, and he kowtowed again. "Please, please let me go. I really don't want to die. I still have people I love, and so many things I haven't done. I'm begging you, please let me go?"
The monster's expression clearly showed disbelief.
After all, he had never backed down since he met Xu Shunming, so what was this time...?
Could it be that he's really afraid of dying?
Lu Yu's expression turned fierce. "What are you doing? Haven't you heard that a man's knees are worth gold? You're not worthy to be my opponent! Stand up, pick up your sword, and have a good fight with me. This is your last fight. Don't beg for mercy...?!"
"I hate cowards like this! Stand up now! Finish this last match!"
The sparrows at Xu Shunming's feet suddenly flew up...
Lu Yu didn't notice, because the commander was kowtowing incessantly, crying and pleading, "Please, I'm so afraid of dying, please spare me, I still have so many things to do, I really don't want to die now..."
Lu Yu stepped forward angrily, shouting, "I'm fucking calling you...!"
Before he could finish speaking, an arm suddenly hugged him!
Before he could react, the sparrow that had flown to his side at some point suddenly transformed into human form and hugged him tightly...!
As soon as Fu Lian appeared, he grabbed his arms and, taking advantage of his momentary lapse in attention, forcefully struck his head...
Lu Yu looked at him in shock, a large bump immediately appearing on her forehead. "So that's how it is...!"
Xu Shunming wiped away his tears, immediately grabbed the knife beside him, leaped up, and slashed down...
Lu Yu tried to resist, but with his hands bound, he still managed to withstand the blow.
Lu Yu suddenly sneered, "Heh... You're quite clever. You deliberately knelt down and begged for mercy, preventing me from exploring the future, thinking you had victory in your grasp. I didn't expect you to pull this trick on me?"
"but……!"
Lu Yu grabbed Fu Lian's handcuffs, "A mutant with half his abilities locked away dares to challenge me!"
He swung with all his might, sending the boy flying.
At that moment, the monster's body suddenly grew larger, its face gradually becoming ferocious, and green energy surged all over its body. "I am no longer what I used to be. Having eaten so many humans, my abilities have improved by leaps and bounds. Since you've come here to die, I'll be merciful today and eat you too!"
Meng Youcheng, standing atop the city wall, was immediately stunned.
He had already thought of this plan. He originally intended to remove the handcuffs, but Xu Guo told him that Lu Yu's strength was only one-tenth of what it used to be. Even without removing the handcuffs, he would still have a chance of winning. Moreover, what if Fu Lian escaped if the handcuffs were removed?
That's why...
But now things have taken a turn for the worse, and he quickly jumped off the city wall, trying to unlock his handcuffs...
But this green barrier blocked all intrusion, including any abilities.
What should we do now?
The monster's strength suddenly increased. Although Xu Shunming's hands were still trembling, he desperately stepped forward. He did not retreat, nor could he retreat!
Fu Lian stood up from the ground and turned around to see Meng Youcheng, who was extremely anxious. He didn't want to say anything at first, but he still patted the barrier and said, "Don't worry, I'll be fine."
He clenched his fists and desperately rushed forward...
The three of them clashed. Not only was Lu Yu incredibly strong, but he could also predict the future and know your next move, making it virtually impossible for him to attack...
Fu Lian was alright and didn't suffer any serious injuries, but Xu Shunming was clearly exhausted. His old injuries started to flare up, and he was bleeding profusely. This small area was stained red with his blood.
Lu Yu's expression was a half-smile, a clear provocation. "Heh! No matter how many schemes and tricks you have, you still can't change your fate of being eaten. Become my dinner tonight, and let me absorb your souls bit by bit..."
He stepped forward on his deer hooves, ready to deliver the final blow to Xu Shunming.
But at that moment, his legs stopped uncontrollably, and his facial expression began to change...
His expression was ferocious, his eyes filled with shock, and he cried out in terror, "You...you promised me, you'd better...not break your promise...!"
Something like a soul was trying to escape from Lu Yu's body; to be precise, one of the souls within him was taking control of the body.
The crowd immediately saw an opportunity. Fu Lian lunged forward and hugged him tightly once more, "Xu Shunming!"
The boy shouted at the top of his lungs, "I'm controlling his power now! Quickly grab your knife and cut his head off!"
Xu Shun stumbled and picked up the knife, then stood up...
Lu Yu was horrified. "Xu Shunming...do you know? Do you know who's controlling my body? It's your brother, Xu Shunjin. He's been inside me, preventing me from killing you...!"
Before he could finish speaking, the monster suddenly roared again, "Xu Shunjin! You bitch! Three years! A full three years! Why are you still here? I promised you I wouldn't kill him in these three years. You promised me you'd merge into my body! What are you doing now?!"
Hearing the monster shout, Xu Shunming was stunned...
Fu Lian smacked the monster's head hard, then yelled, "Why are you even paying attention to him? You fucking come here right now! Kill him already!"
The commander-in-chief then realized what was happening and was just about to charge forward...
Lu Yu suddenly shouted again, "Xu Shunming, if you kill me, your brother will be completely dead. He's inside my body right now. If you kill me, his soul will perish, and you'll truly have no brother anymore..."
"You can't do this! Your brother has been protecting you. I could have eaten you the first time I saw you, but your brother has been fighting with me for control, so I've kept you alive until today. You can't...!"
Before he could finish speaking, Fu Lian suddenly raised his fist and slammed it hard into his head. "You motherfucker! Who the hell gave you permission to speak?!"