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— Chapter 322 —
The sound of heavy breathing and rustling bushes flashed by as three figures quickly ran past several ancient trees in a hurry.
These fast figures are none other than Lin Xiuya, Yan Hao, and Han Xiayue. Each of them has a heavy or even panicked look on their faces because they are facing a life and death situation.
After all, they are being chased by a Rank 5 Magical Beast, Snow Demon Sky Ape.
Even though they felt like they had run far away from their original location, the sense of dread in their heart never disappeared.
Logically, speaking, they couldn't possibly outrun such a powerful Magical Beast two ranks above their level.
What makes things worse is the fact Han Xiayue knew exactly why.
Han Xiayue gritted her teeth in anger and helplessness, 'That damned ape is playing with his prey!'
Different from Lin Xiuya and Yan Hao, Han Xiayue actually originated from the Central Region, and she ran this far to the Jia Nan Academy to avoid a marriage.
Unexpectedly, even after running from that god forsaken place, she would experience the same hopelessness again here.
'Why… Why can't I be free?' Han Xiayue felt weak. She tries to defy her doomed fate, but life seems to play with her.
Thud!
Suddenly, Yan Hao stumbled. He had hit a covered root of the ancient tree and looked very pale as he gave them a pleading look to save him.
'Damn it, you gotta be kidding me, Yan Hao!' Lin Xiuya screams internally.
He knew his close friend Yan Hao was a clumsy guy, but can he be more careful in situations like this?
Han Xiayue also had similar thoughts. She was in a dilemma, her position was right in between Lin Xiuya and Yan Hao.
Yes, she should have extended her hand to help him, but why should she?
Han Xiayue rarely becomes selfish. The only selfish decision she had ever made was to leave her family in the Central Region to avoid engagement.
Faced with this situation, even Han Xiayue felt like she deserved a break. Deserves to be selfish once more.
Yet, when Yan Hao called her out weakly, "Xiayue, please, help me up…"
Han Xiayue froze as she recalled a buried memory.
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In her life, Han Xiayue has two younger siblings, one younger sister named Han Xue, and one younger brother named Han Yuhan.
Han Xue is talented in business while Han Yuhan showed a great talent as the Dou Fighter with his powerful comprehension ability
Unfortunately, the younger brother was born weak, his body couldn't handle too much activity. Not only that, but he also suffered bloodline mutation disease.
A weak body is curable, but bloodline mutation disease is something even high-level alchemists can't solve.
Even when the family asked for help from the Ancient Clan, the answer they got was negative.
Ultimately, the family lost hope in Han Yuhan and abandoned him.
They were around six or seven at the time, and Han Yuhan barely could live for a few more years.
Cruel?
Yes.
However, that's just how it is in the family who sought a chance to reach a higher stage with every given chance.
On Han Yuhan's last moment, Han Xiayue and Han Xue were on his side. He smiled weakly while gripping their hands with his skinny hands.
"Sisters…"
"Xue, Yue, please help…"
"If you ever meet people like Yuhan, please help them."
"They might not be as lucky as me to have such a kind and beautiful sister like you two."
"Promise me, okay?"
Then, he laughed childishly, "Also, If I ever had a chance of being reincarnated in this world, hehehe, I would definitely make you two my bride!"
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Shing!
"Xiayue, what are you doing?!" Lin Xiuya's eyes widened as he saw Han Xiayue drawing her silver sword.
Han Xiayue didn't say anything. She pulled out her sword and slashed at Yan Hao with strong determination.
Yan Hao was scared witless. 'Sister, i am sorry if I ever offended you somehow, but what the fuck?!'
Fortunately, Han Xiayue didn't do what Lin Xiuya and Yan Hao thought she was going to do.
The silver sword quickly sliced the roots of ancient trees around them clean and made a path for them to escape.
Then, Han Xiayue grabbed Yan Hao's arm and yanked him away.
"Xiayue, you!" Yan Hao shouted mid-air in disbelief.
"Go!" Han Xiayue shouted back.
"I'll stay and hold the Snow Demon Sky Ape."
"But…" Lin Xiuya couldn't believe Han Xiayue would make such a sacrifice.
Even then, Han Xiayue merely gave Lin Xiuya a self-depreciating smile and said, "Just go! I have a secret artifact that can protect me from danger."
Lin Xiuya clenched his hand and said with a heavy tone, "I'll call the elders as quickly as I can."
After saying that, Lin Xiuya burned his Dou Qi all the way down and accelerated with his fastest movement skills. He couldn't afford to be slow.
Han Xiayue watched Lin Xiuya and Yan Hao ran away with a smile on her face, but when she sensed an incoming presence behind her, that smile vanished.
Windy coldness permeates Han Xiayue's body, making her unconsciously shiver.
'Secret artifact? What secret artifact? How could a runaway girl like me possess such a thing.' Han Xiayue recalled her confident words earlier.
'But since I want to fight, then let's fight till the end!'
With that in mind, Han Xiayue faced her fear by turning around.
The sight of the Snow Demon Sky Ape wearing a lewd smile on his ape face made her break into cold sweat.
Still, Han Xiayue retreated a few steps and then launched her desperate attacks, "Dou Technique…"
"Dance of Moonlight Blades!"
Shing! Swoosh!
Under the Snow Demon Sky Ape's dazed look, Han Xiayue burst with the strength of mid-rank Dou Spirit, sending several volley of sharp moon-shaped arcs at him.
As if wanting to pour out all her frustration, Han Xiayue transformed into a storm, she danced and swung her sword beautifully, successfully leaving several wounds on the Rank Magical Beast.
Unfortunately for Han Xiayue, at the end of the day, she is merely a Dou Grandmaster, even though she could burst out with the strength above her realm, she couldn't breach the two major realms difference between her and the Snow Demon Sky Ape.
Oh, yes, besides leaving some shallow wounds on the Snow Demon Sky Ape's body, dying his furs pink, and blinding one of his eyes, Han Xiayue also successfully pisses him off
ROOOOOAAARRRR!
An angry roar exploded from the Rank 5 Magical Beast's mouth. Han Xiayue didn't only make him angry, but also humiliated.
How dare a mere prey fight back?!
Initially, the Snow Demon Sky Ape only wanted to play with this beautiful human female and her companion for a while before killing them.
But now? The Snow Demon Sky Ape wanted to avenge his anger and brought this human female to his nest and made her bore his progeny!
Without further ado, the Rank 5 Magical Beast made his move and a chilling wind revolved around his right arm.
'This is it, my end…' At first, Han Xiayue thought she would be afraid of dying, yet surprisingly, she didn't.
All moments of Han Xiayue's life flashed before her eyes. Then, she giggled as if imagining something.
She actually imagined her long passed away brother appearing before her and save her from this dangerous Magical Beast
'Xiao Han, if we really have a chance to meet again in the afterlife, Sister will definitely become your bride!'
Han Xiayue slowly closed her eyes and expected a painful end, but she didn't experience any of it.
A fresh gust of wind brushes Han Xiayue's face, giving her a refreshing feeling.
"Senior, wake up! It's not the time to fall asleep." A helpless voice snapped her awake.
Han Xiayue opened her eyes and saw a handsome youth standing between her and the Snow Demon Sky Ape.
A faint wind barrier protected them from the Magical Beast's attack.
Yet, at that very moment, Han Xiayue felt like she was seeing her late brother again, the similarity is almost uncanny.
"X-Xiao Han?" Han Xiayue choked on her tears as she painfully called his name out almost instinctively
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Alternative Title: Han Xiayue's Struggle