The Legend of the Princess' Counterattack

Chapter 812 The Danger of Symbiosis

A blood-filled sky enveloped Yun Yao and Chu Mochen, a dazzling golden light erupting from their bodies. When the two fragments of the Heavenly Dao merged in mid-air, the entire world seemed to tremble. The two fragments transformed into a "Yin Yang Pisces" pattern hovered above their heads. The phantom of the ancient blood demon summoned by the Blood River Patriarch seemed as fragile as thin paper in this light, instantly disintegrating into a bloody rain.

However, the brief victory didn't bring peace. Yun Yao had just breathed a sigh of relief when she suddenly felt a surge of energy within her. Her cultivation, along with Chu Mochen's, skyrocketed, their realms breaking through, reaching the Void Realm and the Hexu Realm. Powerful energy filled every meridian, bringing an indescribable exhilaration. But then, she sensed something was amiss.

A strange pulling sensation emanated from her dantian, and Yun Yao discovered with horror that her life disk had been completely bound to Chu Mochen's without her noticing. This bond was no ordinary contract, but a more intimate and dangerous symbiosis. At this moment, the lives and powers of the two had completely merged. If one was injured, the other would inevitably suffer the consequences.

"Mo Chen, be careful!" Yun Yao had barely finished her words when the Tianji Pavilion's encirclement tightened once more. Ten thousand sword beams pierced the sky, pouring down like an inverted Milky Way. Yun Yao manipulated the Jinghong Sword into a thousand streams of light, forcibly tearing a gap through the swordlight. But at the crucial moment of breaking through, a "Heavenly Chain" shimmering with a cold, dim light suddenly emerged from the void and precisely wrapped around her ankle.

The moment the chain touched her skin, Yun Yao felt a piercing chill course through her meridians, surging to her spiritual core. A golden "Prisoner" rune appeared beneath her skin. The intense pain nearly staggered her. Just then, a familiar figure flashed by. Chu Mochen swung his sword backhandedly at the chain. The powerful sword energy severed it, but a scar identical to the one on Yun Yao's ankle appeared on his chest, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.

"No!" Yun Yao exclaimed. She finally understood the horror of this symbiotic relationship. Their pain and life and death were now closely linked. Chu Mochen simply wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and gave her a soothing smile: "It's okay, as long as you're okay."

However, the crisis didn't end there. More Heavenly Dao chains surged from all directions, and the Tianji Pavilion's attacks intensified. Yun Yao knew that if this continued, they would eventually be overwhelmed. She gritted her teeth, a look of determination flashing in her eyes. She channeled her inner strength to its fullest, and the Jinghong Sword burst into a dazzling light once again.

Covered by the sword's light, the two struggled to escape. But before they had gone far, a vast curtain of light suddenly appeared in front of them. It was the Tianji Pavilion's "Heavenly Barrier." Runes flickered on the curtain, emitting a terrifying pressure. Yun Yao knew that in their current state, forcing a breakthrough was nearly impossible.

Just as Yun Yao was pondering a countermeasure, a sinister laugh echoed from behind her: "Yun Hua's reincarnation, the reincarnation of the Great Lord of Absolute Beginning, where do you think you can escape to?" Yun Yao turned and saw the leader of the Tianji Pavilion's "Ten Thousand Swords Immortal Sect" with a large number of disciples blocking their retreat. The leader stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes filled with determination.

"Hand over the fragment, and I will spare your partner's life." The Sect Master's voice was icy and ruthless. Yun Yao's heart tightened, and she subconsciously looked at Chu Mochen. Chu Mochen, however, was not afraid. The Hanyuan Sword in his hand trembled slightly, and the sword energy soared into the sky: "If you want the fragment, you must get past me first!"

A fierce battle was about to break out. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen stood back to back, their eyes filled with determination. Despite the immense risks posed by their symbiotic relationship, they had never flinched. In this perilous world of cultivation, they had long been accustomed to fighting side by side. No matter how many difficulties and obstacles lay ahead, they would face them together.

During the battle, Yun Yao suddenly discovered that a strange connection had developed between her and Chu Mochen. Without words, she could sense his thoughts and actions, and their coordination grew even closer. This connection greatly increased their combat effectiveness, allowing them to move unhindered amidst the enemy horde.

However, the Tianji Pavilion's strength far exceeded expectations. As the battle continued, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen gradually fell into a disadvantage. Chu Mochen's body became increasingly scarred, each wound causing Yun Yao immense pain. She herself was already exhausted, her spiritual energy nearing depletion.

At this critical moment, Yun Yao suddenly remembered the runes on the stone wall of the Taixu Ancient Palace. Perhaps those runes held a way out of this predicament! She quickly immersed her consciousness in her sea of ​​consciousness, trying to search for clues in her memory. Meanwhile, Chu Mochen risked his life to buy her time.

Finally, Yun Yao found a glimmer of inspiration deep in her memory. She concentrated, practicing the techniques according to the runes on the stone wall. Instantly, a mysterious power surged from her body, resonating with Chu Mochen's. A radiance shone brightly around them, and a powerful aura soared into the sky, sending the surrounding enemies back several steps.

However, the emergence of this power also attracted the attention of the Tianji Pavilion's leader. His eyes flashed, and the magic formula in his hand changed. Suddenly, a huge thunderbolt descended from the sky, striking Yun Yao and Chu Mochen. The thunder contained the pressure of the heavens, which was terrifying.

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen exchanged a glance, then simultaneously unleashed their strongest attack. The radiance of the Jinghong Sword and the Hanyuan Sword intertwined, forming a massive sword energy that charged towards the thunder. At the moment the sword energy and thunder collided, the entire space shook violently, and the powerful aftermath flattened the surrounding mountains.

After the violent explosion, smoke and dust filled the air. As the smoke gradually dissipated, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen appeared before everyone. Although they were covered in wounds, their eyes remained firm. Meanwhile, the disciples of the Tianji Pavilion had suffered heavy casualties, and even the sect leader's expression turned grim.

"I didn't expect you to last this long." A hint of murderous intent flashed in the sect leader's eyes. "However, your good luck should end here." As he spoke, he formed seals with his hands and muttered something. Suddenly, a huge magic circle appeared in the sky, emitting a suffocating aura. It was the secret technique of the Tianji Pavilion, the "Heavenly Secret Soul Locking Formation."

Yun Yao felt the pressure of the formation, and her heart sank. She knew that once the formation activated, they would be doomed. At this critical juncture, Yun Yao suddenly remembered what the System Master had said. Perhaps, there was still a glimmer of hope! She quickly immersed her consciousness in the system interface, trying to find a way to break the formation.

However, at this moment, something unexpected happened. The symbiotic power within Yun Yao suddenly lost control, surging like a tide, impacting her meridians. The intense pain nearly made her faint, and Chu Mochen felt the same pain, his face instantly turning as pale as paper.

Upon seeing this, the leader of Tianji Pavilion had a glint of ecstasy in his eyes: "Haha, I didn't expect that you would have problems yourselves. You can't blame me. Prepare to die!" As he said, he increased the power of the magic circle, and a huge suction force came from the magic circle, as if to suck in the souls of Yun Yao and Chu Mochen.

Yun Yao gritted her teeth, enduring the excruciating pain. She knew she couldn't give up now. At this critical moment, a bold idea suddenly flashed through her mind. Since the power of symbiosis was out of control, why not harness it?

Yun Yao took a deep breath, forcibly gathering the chaotic energy within her body, and rushed towards the magic circle. Seeing this, Chu Mochen followed without hesitation. The moment their powers came into contact with the magic circle, a violent collision occurred. Powerful energy waves swept around, and the entire space began to distort.

During the violent collision, Yun Yao suddenly discovered that the Tianji Pavilion's formation wasn't invulnerable. There was a tiny flaw in one corner of the formation. She quickly relayed this discovery to Chu Mochen through symbiotic induction. Chu Mochen understood, and the two simultaneously focused their strength on a single point and attacked the flaw.

With a loud bang, the Tianji Pavilion's "Heavenly Secret Soul Locking Formation" was forcibly broken by them. The powerful backlash caused the Sect Master to spit blood, and his face turned extremely ugly. He looked at Yun Yao and Chu Mochen in disbelief: "How is this possible..."

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen had no time to pay attention to the Sect Master's shock. They knew that although they had temporarily broken the crisis, in their current state, they would not be able to withstand the next attack from the Tianji Pavilion. They had to leave here as soon as possible!

The two supported each other and fled into the distance. Behind them, the disciples of the Tianji Pavilion were still chasing them. However, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen showed no fear. They knew that as long as they were by each other's side, no difficulty was insurmountable.

Finally, after a difficult escape, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen arrived at an unfamiliar sea area. It was shrouded in mist and mysterious. Yun Yao used her divine sense to investigate and found no trace of the Tianji Pavilion, which made her breathe a sigh of relief.

"Let's rest here for a while." Yun Yao said, finding a secluded place to land. Chu Mochen nodded, but as soon as he landed, he could no longer hold on and passed out. Yun Yao was shocked and hurried to check his injuries.

Chu Mochen's injuries were more serious than she had imagined, and coupled with the backlash of the symbiotic state, his condition was extremely critical. Yun Yao was extremely anxious. She knew that she had to find a treatment as soon as possible, otherwise Chu Mochen's life would be in danger.

Just when Yun Yao was at her wit's end, she suddenly remembered her previous experience in Guixu Fishing Village. The villagers there seemed to have unique treatments for various injuries. Perhaps they could find a way to save Chu Mochen! With this thought in mind, Yun Yao no longer hesitated, picked up Chu Mochen, and flew towards Guixu Fishing Village.

On the way to Guixu Fishing Village, Yun Yao was filled with worry. She didn't know if Chu Mochen could make it there, nor did she know if the villagers in the fishing village could really save him. But no matter what, she wouldn't give up.

Finally, after a difficult flight, Yun Yao spotted the outline of Guixu Fishing Village. Delighted, she sped up. But as she approached, she noticed something amiss. The once peaceful village was now utterly silent, and an eerie aura hung in the air.

Yun Yao's heart was filled with alarm. She landed carefully, hid Chu Mochen in a secluded place, and then walked towards the fishing village. As soon as she stepped into the fishing village, she found some strange runes scattered on the ground. These runes emitted a faint light, and there was a faint mysterious power flowing.

Yun Yao frowned. She could sense that these runes were related to the Tianji Pavilion. Could it be that the Tianji Pavilion had already been here? A sense of foreboding welled up in her heart, and she hurried towards the depths of the fishing village.

In the center of the fishing village, Yun Yao witnessed a shocking scene. The villagers lay unconscious, their bodies entangled in black threads that continuously drained their spiritual energy. Above them, a massive magic circle slowly rotated. It was the "Soul-Sucking Formation" used by the Tianji Pavilion to drain the power of the soul!

Yun Yao was enraged. She hadn't expected the Tianji Pavilion to be so cruel, even sparing ordinary villagers. She clenched her fists, deciding to rescue the villagers first and then find a way to save Chu Mochen. But just as she was about to destroy the magic circle, a familiar figure suddenly appeared before her.

"Master, long time no see." A cold voice rang out. Yun Yao looked up and saw a woman in black standing there. It was Xiao Cui, the maid she had once rescued, and now the master of the "Cause and Effect Hall" of Tianji Pavilion - the Fairy of Cause and Effect.

The Fairy of Karma curled her lips into a mocking smile. "Master, do you still remember the bowl of medicine that saved me in the palace that year? It turns out that since then, the 'seed of karma' has been planted in me. Every kindness you show is a pawn of the Tianji Pavilion."

Yun Yao's heart trembled. She finally understood why every breakthrough she made fell into the calculations of the Tianji Pavilion. It turned out that this had been a trap from the beginning. But now was not the time to dwell on these things. She had to find a way to rescue the villagers and Chu Mochen.

"Xiao Cui, no, Fairy Karma, please let these villagers go for the sake of our past friendship." Yun Yao said earnestly.

Fairy Karma sneered, "Affection? In the world of cultivation, there are only interests. As long as you hand over the fragments, I can consider sparing their lives."

Yun Yao hesitated. Handing over the fragment would mean all her previous efforts would be wasted, and it might even allow the Tianji Pavilion to succeed. But if she didn't hand it over, the villagers and Chu Mochen would both be in danger.

Just as Yun Yao was caught in a dilemma, she suddenly remembered the power of the Guixu Fragment. Perhaps there was still a glimmer of hope! She secretly mobilized her power, preparing to activate "Reverse Karma," examining the Karma Fairy's horoscope, looking for a breakthrough.

When Yun Yao's consciousness touched the Yin-Yang Fairy's horoscope, a scene flashed through her mind. She saw the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion threatening the Yin-Yang Fairy, threatening a bloodbath if she didn't betray him. It turned out the Yin-Yang Fairy had her own difficulties.

Yun Yao's heart stirred, and she decided to take a gamble. She injected the power of the Remnant of the Ruins into the Fairy of Karma, forcibly reversing cause and effect: "Now, you can choose your own path."

The Fairy of Karma shuddered, a flicker of struggle in her eyes. A moment later, she suddenly turned and unleashed her Karma Fire upon the pursuers from the Heavenly Secret Pavilion. "Master, take the village chief and his men away! I will repay you for saving my life!"

Yun Yao was overjoyed. She rushed towards the magic circle, ready to destroy it. But at this moment, she suddenly sensed that Chu Mochen's condition had become more critical. The backlash of the symbiotic state had begun to affect Chu Mochen's vitality. If he was not treated quickly, he would likely die.

Yun Yao was extremely anxious. She knew that they had to split up into two groups. She quickly woke up the village chief and asked him to lead the villagers to flee the fishing village, while she herself ran towards where Chu Mochen was hiding.

When Yun Yao arrived, Chu Mochen's face had turned as pale as paper, and his breath was very weak. Yun Yao could no longer care about anything else. She injected all her strength into Chu Mochen's body, trying to stabilize his injuries. But no matter how hard she tried, Chu Mochen's condition still did not improve.

Just as Yun Yao was in despair, she suddenly remembered what the System Master had said. Perhaps only by finding the legendary "Soul-Returning Grass" could Chu Mochen's life be saved. However, the "Soul-Returning Grass" grew in the extremely cold "Ice Soul Abyss," a place rife with dangers that even masters of the Void Realm dared not venture into.

But for Chu Mochen, Yun Yao didn't hesitate. She hid Chu Mochen in a safe place and flew towards the Ice Soul Abyss. On the way to the Ice Soul Abyss, Yun Yao was filled with worry and fear. She didn't know if she could find the Soul-Returning Grass, nor did she know if Chu Mochen would survive until she returned. But no matter what, she would not give up, because Chu Mochen was the most important person to her, and she could not lose him...