CHAPTER 400: CHAPTER 251: BETRAYAL [PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!]

Wen Zhixing once again employed his old trick: the Unfounded Curse. It was his least lethal yet most torturous secret skill. To say it was not lethal was because, to date, the Unfounded Curse had yet to directly claim a life. One could say it was the most frequently used secret skill, yet its death rate remained at zero. In that regard, its lethality was indeed somewhat wanting.

The strength of the Unfounded Curse lay in the exceptionally simple conditions required to activate it. It could basically be considered to have no restrictions.

"What the hell is this?"

Experiencing the curse for the first time, Lu Shangxing was naturally greatly startled. In just a brief moment, the Spiritual Qi within his body had spiraled out of control, and the eerie Power of the Curse was already sweeping throughout his entire being.

As Wen Zhixing’s power increased once more, the might of the Unfounded Curse also grew. Lu Shangxing was quite experienced and had seen many things, but he had truly never encountered such a curse before.

"This isn’t good." Lu Shangxing tried to forcefully suppress the rampaging Spiritual Qi and vital blood within his body, but it was clearly futile. Instead, his meridians suffered varying degrees of injury, and his Sea of Qi also seemed on the verge of cracking.

In the next instant, he made a decisive move to leave the secret chamber and seek help outside. He couldn’t break the curse himself, but the Lu Family had many powerful cultivators; surely, they would have a way to solve it.

"Lu Shidi, what’s wrong with you?"

However, just then, Shao Zhengze suddenly sidestepped, obstructing his path. "Shao?" Blocked, Lu Shangxing looked up to see Shao Zhengze’s face was slightly stiff. A bad feeling instantly flickered through his heart. Something isn’t right... Could it be...

Shao Zhengze seemed to only just realize Lu Shangxing was in trouble, his eyes showing surprise as he hurriedly said, "Lu Shidi, what’s the matter? You’re injured! I have an elixir here, take it quickly!" The next moment, a jade bottle appeared in his hand, which he promptly offered.

"Shao..." Lu Shangxing coughed up blood, his legs starting to weaken from Shao Zhengze’s interception.

"Lu Shidi, quick! This elixir can temporarily suppress the injuries in your body," Shao Zhengze urged, his voice even more urgent. His outstretched hand, however, trembled for an instant.

"Get out of the way!" Lu Shangxing’s expression darkened as he sternly demanded. He then forcefully raised his hand, swatting away the jade bottle from Shao Zhengze’s grasp. With a quick step, he swiftly bypassed him, his figure darting forward. How could he not realize the person before him was compromised! Now was clearly not the time to play along. Escape! If he could just subdue Shao Zhengze, that would be best.

"Die!"

In the next moment, Shao Zhengze erupted with a fierce shout, his face finally revealing a ruthless expression! A faint afterimage traced through the air, landing in front of Lu Shangxing. Shao Zhengze unleashed his Spiritual Qi, and the immense pressure slammed Lu Shangxing to the ground! Although Shao Zhengze was still recovering from serious injuries, he naturally held an absolute advantage against someone afflicted by the curse.

"Shao Zhengze! Have you gone mad!" Lu Shangxing knelt on the ground, his face a mask of disbelief. What on earth was Shao Zhengze thinking! Why would he suddenly attack him! Doesn’t he realize what he’s doing!

"Lu Shidi, I’m sorry. Your Senior Brother is also forced into this. I’ll send you on your way now!" Shao Zhengze’s face twisted into a ferocious sneer. He could no longer hesitate; the arrow was on the bowstring and had to be loosed! A glint of gold suddenly appeared at his fingertips, aiming straight for Lu Shangxing’s forehead.

"You! You’re courting death!" Fear gripped Lu Shangxing’s heart, his pupils contracting violently. Facing this strike, he stomped the ground hard, his legs propelling him backward rapidly in a desperate, narrow dodge. But would Shao Zhengze give him a chance to escape? He leaped forward in pursuit, his fingertip glittering with golden light as he aimed another strike at Lu Shangxing’s forehead.

"Shao Zhengze!" Lu Shangxing’s eyes bulged with fury. How could he have imagined Shao Zhengze would dare to attack him? Such an act was no different from suicide! However, afflicted by the curse, he was unable to mount any effective defense. The previous evasion had exhausted his last ounce of strength, leaving him to watch helplessly as the golden light pierced his forehead.

CLANG!

Just at that moment, an inexplicable mark appeared on Lu Shangxing’s forehead. It was a circular pattern emitting a faint white glow, shielding him from the blow. Subsequently, Shao Zhengze’s attack dissipated as if it had struck water, creating only ripples before vanishing.

"Guardian Spirit Talisman." Shao Zhengze’s expression shifted, and he hastily retreated.

Although Lu Shangxing had blocked the strike, his situation was far from optimistic; he spewed forth another large mouthful of fresh blood. The Power of the Curse had already penetrated deep into his marrow. Dense black fog emerged from within him, enveloping his entire being.

"Damn it..." Lu Shangxing fell to his knees, his body clearly in a terrible state. He clenched his teeth but was unable to stand. Even though the Guardian Spirit Talisman protected him from Shao Zhengze’s attacks, the curse within his body had already reached an irreversible point.

It’s too fast. This curse manifested far too quickly! What on earth is this curse?!

Truly worthy of being Sir’s curse; it’s so powerful, Shao Zhengze thought, standing a short distance away. He watched with a grave expression, a sigh of relief escaping him as he observed Lu Shangxing’s condition. His respect for Wen Zhixing deepened. He too had experienced this curse once, and the mere memory of it was enough to send shivers down his spine.

"Ah!"

Just as Shao Zhengze thought Lu Shangxing couldn’t last much longer, a jade talisman suddenly materialized around Lu Shangxing’s neck and then spontaneously shattered into dust.