Nine Star Burden

Chapter 147: Rivals Always Tend to Meet

“Ah...” Han Jiangxue could be heard sighing in the gloomy and dark tunnel.

Xia Yan, who was seated on the straw mat in the dark, said softly, “Xuexue, cheer up. It’s normal for us to fail in acquiring a Star Technique. No one can always acquire the Star Techniques in all Star Beads, anyway. Don’t be too bothered by it.”

Han Jiangxue had absorbed two Savage Sorcerer Star Beads and yet, she did not acquire a single Star Technique ta all. At this time, Han Jiangxue’s star chart still contained only five Star Techniques.

“Yeah,” Han Jiangxue answered coldly in the dark.

She was not too miserable and was just a little disappointed about her qualifications and potential.

Jiang Xiao was seated on a straw mat at the entrance of the cubicle. At this moment, the Star Techniques Nostalgia and Dawn that he had just acquired from absorbing the two Savage Sorceress Star Beads had been upgraded to Silver Quality Level 3.

Jiang Xiao still had four Savage Sorceress Star Beads, but he didn’t use too much Star Power during the sneak attack just now. Hence, his Star Power was now full and he was planning to save the Star Beads for the next battle.

Jiang Xiao also comforted her, but in a different way. “This might be because of the character. Didn’t Uncle Xia give you a Gold Quality Blue Crown Star Bead previously? When we go back, find that Star Bead and absorb it. You might just obtain two Star Techniques from one Star Bead.”

Xia Yan said smilingly, “Hehe, Xiaopi has a point.”

Duh. Jiang Xiao pursed his lips in disdain.

What era is this? Do people still believe in character nowadays?

Everyone has changed nowadays...

Jiang Xiao continued, “Seriously speaking, Han Jiangxue may be known as Rules Awakened, but there should be several different branches and types of Rules Awakened.”

Han Jiangxue asked, “Uh-huh?”

Jiang Xiao thought for a while and said, “The Savage Sorcerer’s Star Techniques, Corpse Spirit and Explosive Corpse, are clearly closer to the necromancer faction. However, Han Jiangxue’s Star Map is White Flames.”

Xia Yan was also slightly stunned. She asked, “Do you think Han Jiangxue is a fire-series Awakened?”

Jiang Xiao shrugged his shoulders. Unfortunately, only his voice could be heard in the dark. “Who knows? I just think that it’d be easier for her to absorb the fire-series Star Techniques?”

Xia Yan nodded and said, “Interesting. The effects of Xueuxue’s Star Technique Bursting Flames is much faster and effective than that of the other Awakened of the same level.

In the distance, Hai Tianqing was leaning against the wall with a complicated expression. He sighed and thought to himself, This bunch of kids is discussing topics that the Star Warriors of China have long wanted to prove.

Jiang Xiao said, “Little Jiangxue is a powerhouse who has 30 star slots. With such excellent talent, logically speaking, she should have succeeded in acquiring such Silver Quality Star Techniques a long time ago. However, she failed in acquiring any Star Techniques, even though she has absorbed a total of Savage Sorcerer Star Beads. I think it might be because of her Star Map. Maybe her body is just fundamentally resistant towards the Star Techniques of the necromancer faction.”

Xia Yan snorted with laughter. “She does have Green Glow and Endurance. Those are warrior-type Star Techniques.”

Jiang Xiao had always been guessing randomly, but he didn’t want to lose the argument and so retorted, “That’s exactly why they’d be contradicting.”

Xia Yan said calmly, “They should not be contradicting with Necro Magic. The rivals of her Star Techniques should be the water-series and ice-series ones, isn’t it?”

Jiang Xiao said helplessly, “I don’t just mean that water and fire don’t go together. I mean that they really are conflicting, in the sense that one is orthodox and the other is heterodox.”

Xia Yan sneered. “Who said that Elemental masters are orthodox and Necromancers are heterodox?”

Jiang Xiao was desperately trying to find a random excuse to make his sister feel better and yet, he was hindered by a stubborn mule, Xia Yan.

Jiang Xiao said resignedly, “You’re as stubborn as an ox.”

Xia Yan said in exasperation, “You little weakling.”

Jiang Xiao was dumbfounded.

So what if I’m a weakling? Must you add “little” at the front?

“Enough, you two. Get some rest...” Han Jiangxue interrupted the two childish kids bickering with each other.

Before Han Jiangxue could finish speaking, she heard the loud sounds from the tunnel.

Everyone tensed up and wondered, What’s going on?

We’ve only rested for less than 20 minutes and they’re already here?

No, this is such an obscure place and a total of four exits have been blocked. No one can come in at all.

However, the sounds just now were clearly that of an explosion?

Next, the sounds of the humans shrieking and screaming could be heard together with the howls of the Ape Ghouls. It was particularly ear-piercing in this tunnel where there were various alternative paths.

“Is there someone!?!” Xia Yan extended her hand and ignited the flames to light up the surroundings.

At this moment, she was seated on the straw mat in the cubicle with Han Jiangxue who was seated cross-legged beside her. Due to the fact that Han Jiangxue was in low spirits, Xia Yan didn’t pester her or play a fool.

Jiang Xiao was seated outside the cubicle and seemed to be the guard.

At the same time, a ray of light appeared beside him. Li Weiyi had been absorbing Star Power quietly and also ignited some flames in his hands.

Not too far away from him, Hai Tianqing stood quietly while keeping his guard up.

“Not only is there someone, but some Ape Ghouls have also rushed in too,” Li Weiyi said frantically.

“No need to be so nervous.” Han Jiangxue walked out of the cubicle and continued, “This tunnel can only fit two or three people standing side by side. Given the size of the Ape Ghouls, we’ll at most face one Ape Ghoul at a time.”

Li Weiyi nodded, seemingly deep in thought.

Han Jiangxue’s words indeed gave everyone some confidence.

They had all seen the field of corpses in the bloody canyon, and of course, knew what would happen if they were besieged by the flying Ape Ghouls.

However, what made Hai Tianqing rather bewildered was the fact that everyone was busy talking about the Ape Ghouls and thinking about their own safety, but no one mentioned about the human cries.

As an experienced Guardian Of The Night, Hai Tianqing had experienced plenty of bloodbaths, but he still felt a certain emotion about humans.

However, the team of four students in front of him seemed to be much more ruthless and cold-blooded.

People often say that the leader of a team would decide the character of the team.

Without a doubt, the four members of the team had different personalities.

However, Hai Tianqing felt that as a whole, their team possessed a character that was more similar to Han Jiangxue’s personality traits.

“Li Weiyi, stay at the front with your shield, followed by Xia Yan. Everyone else, follow, we’ll go to the intersection ahead,” Han Jiangxue ordered.

Was this a good decision?

Under such circumstances, they could either choose to turn around and flee through breaking the sealed exit of the tunnel or go toe-to-toe against the Ape Ghouls.

However, no one doubted Han Jiangxue’s decision at this moment.

Han Jiangxue’s intentions were simple too. Due to the fact that it was very likely that they had been surrounded by the Ape Ghouls outside, she decided to do so. She had also seen a group of Ape Ghouls and so knew how many there probably were.

If she had another choice, she wouldn’t have chosen to leave the tunnel that gave them the terrain advantage.

Just like what she said, they would only face one Ape Ghoul at a time here.

With his fist covered in flames, Li Weiyi dashed forward.

There was indeed a small intersection not too far ahead of the small cubicle, which led to another exit.

Bang!

After another vigorous explosion was heard, Li Weiyi said, “That could be Scorch.”

“Why is it them?” Xia Yan shrieked in shock as she pressed her left hand on Li Weiyi’s shoulder, dragging her sword along with her right hand, all ready to stab someone. When they arrived at the bifurcation, they were greeted with the sight of a few people scurrying in.

“Who?” Jiang Xiao asked.

Xia Yan answered, “The bald man who snatched our Star Beads. It’s him and his team!”