FVN Chapter 227 Siege of Shangguan Luoxue!
Chapter 227 Siege of Shangguan Luoxue!
Chapter 228 The Siege of Shangguan Luoxue! (Two chapters combined)
In the end, Master Jiang gritted his teeth and, in a fierce battle concerning dignity and breaking the deadlock, severely humbled himself.
However, it turned out he made the right bet.
So-called "arrogance" is like an inflated balloon.
Once it felt released and satisfied, the balloon immediately deflated.
One second he was arrogant and looked down on him like dirt, the next he fainted limply.
Subsequently, guided by the gentle white light of the Lotus Relic, it floated back to its original spot and resumed its meditative posture of sitting cross-legged.
Jiang Mu wiped away her sweat.
Recalling the sensation from just now, I felt a little lost.
To be honest, he was thinking that since he was already making himself suffer, he might as well go along with it and ask for a couple of cups of hand-whipped fresh milk.
Unfortunately, the illusion switched too quickly, leaving him no room to develop his abilities further.
In the time that followed, Jiang Mu felt like she was trying to complete a level called "Sister Ling's One Hundred Perverted Personalities".
Gluttony, envy, sloth, greed —
These abstract "seven deadly sins" inner demons are vividly embodied in Ling Ye.
Moreover, their art styles are all unique and unconventional.
In his "binge eating" state, Ling Ye transformed into a stunningly beautiful zombie driven mad by hunger.
She pounced on him, opened her cherry-like mouth, and began to frantically kiss Jiang Mu.
It was as if Jiang Mu wasn't a person, but a little rabbit roasted to a crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, exuding the aroma of cumin.
Fortunately, perhaps because "Gluttony" had put all the skill points into his appetite, Ling Ye's combat power was pitifully low in this state.
Jiang Mu easily pinned her to the ground and gave her a good thrashing.
Even so, Jiang Mu was still drenched in a cold sweat while subduing the little she-wolf.
Because this crazy woman almost hurt his brother with a single bite.
The "jealous" version of Ling Ye transforms into an ultimate yandere with an insatiable possessiveness.
She was jealous of the women around Jiang Mu.
She was jealous of everything, even Shui Miaozheng, Bai Xiang, and the air itself.
She pointed her sword at Jiang Mu, her eyes red and swollen, acting like a hysterical, abandoned woman.
They said they wanted to lock Jiang Mu in a golden cage.
He wanted to belong to her alone for the rest of his life, and so on.
Fortunately, Jiang Mu, who comes from modern society, is quite familiar with sweet talk and has a lot of experience dealing with yandere.
They promptly unleashed a generous gift of cheesy pickup lines.
Amidst a barrage of nauseatingly sweet and cheesy words that sent shivers down one's spine, the heart of the yandere Ling Ye, blinded by "jealousy," was finally soothed, and his inner demons dissipated.
As for the lazy version of Ling Ye.
That's just real laziness.
He collapsed to the ground, not wanting to move a single finger.
"Little Jiang, I'm hungry. Chew up the pastries and feed them to me—"
"Xiao Jiang, these clothes are so tiring to wear, can you help me take them off?"
Even at the very end, she muttered that she wanted to be intimate, but was too lazy to move, so she asked Jiang Mu to take the initiative.
Fortunately, this kind of "laziness" can be solved without fighting.
She wasn't given food when she was hungry, clothes when she was cold, or sleep when she was tired, which eventually forced her to take care of herself.
The last version of Ling Ye, the "Greedy" version, was a bit tricky.
Unlike the common perception of a miser who is insatiably greedy for gold, silver, and powerful weapons.
Ling Ye's "greed" is a demand for affection.
She didn't object to Jiang Mu having other women around him, and even showed great magnanimity towards Shui Miaozheng's presence.
But her only requirement was that she wanted the most!
"Little Jiang, you must marry me in a grand wedding procession, with eight sedan chairs and proper etiquette."
"From now on, you must treat me the best, and spend an extra hour with me every day compared to the time you spend with them."
"You must accompany me to be an inspector, traveling all over the world, and every night you must tell me interesting stories to lull me to sleep."
She was like a greedy little girl, making countless demands.
Jiang Mu felt a chill run down her spine.
But in order to break the deadlock, they had no choice but to bite the bullet and carry out their promise to the end.
After receiving Jiang Mu's vow, which seemed to require him to pledge his very soul, the "greed" demon retreated contentedly.
In short, the inner demons of these seven deadly sins always revolve around one core point—Jiang Mu.
It seems that Jiang Mu is her biggest inner demon.
Seeing that all seven negative versions of Ling Ye had finally gone offline and returned to normal, Jiang Mu let out a long sigh of relief.
At this moment, the [Lotus Relic] in mid-air slowly floated down and hovered directly in front of Ling Ye's brow.
Ling Ye sat cross-legged, eyes closed, expression focused.
The soft Buddhist light enveloped her like mercury spilling onto the ground, and the dark white relic was slowly seeping into her brow.
She was just one step away from being able to take this supreme Buddhist treasure into her body.
Jiang Mu took the opportunity to help her carefully put on her clothes and tie them tightly.
at the same time.
As the inner demons within Ling Ye were suppressed or dissipated, the surrounding illusions also changed.
The illusory images of those Buddha statues gradually dissipated.
Instead, there were Sanskrit characters that emitted a faint glow.
They floated and swirled in the air like fireflies.
On the dilapidated stone tablet that was originally standing in the corner, covered with Sanskrit inscriptions, several blurry engravings have quietly emerged.
Jiang Mu curiously leaned closer to examine it carefully.
There are eight pictures on the stone tablet.
Although the images in the first seven pictures are obscure, they can be vaguely discerned as personifications of the seven negative emotions that Ling Ye had just experienced.
The gluttonous devour, the arrogant look down upon all living beings, and the lustful entangle in bed.
However, when Jiang Mu's gaze fell on the last picture, she was stunned.
The last picture depicts a newborn baby!
However, this infant's appearance was far from innocent; instead, it exuded an eerie aura. Its eyes were strangely triangular, and its entire body was covered in black, demonic patterns.
"What does this mean?"
Jiang Mu frowned, her mind racing.
Seven negative personality traits representing humanity's deepest sins, after a battle and fusion akin to raising poisonous insects, ultimately gave birth to—a sinister-looking infant.
Could it be that the seven deadly sins are essentially a ritual?
He recalled the eccentric monk Kuhai in Huzhou City who killed people based on the "seven deadly sins".
If that monk was also collecting these seven extreme emotions through killing.
Could his ultimate goal also be to create the evil ghost baby depicted in this eighth picture?
Just as Jiang Mu was immersed in his chilling speculations...
Suddenly, a series of cracking sounds rang out all around.
A vast and domineering terrifying pressure descended from above. Cracks appeared in the surrounding space, as if glass was about to shatter.
"Someone's coming!"
Jiang Mu's expression hardened, and he gripped the hilt of his knife tightly.
He turned his head and glanced at Ling Ye.
The woman remained seated with her eyes closed, and the lotus relic had already penetrated most of her brow.
However, it will obviously take some time for them to fully integrate.
"Splash—!"
The rock formations overhead were cleaved open, and the spatial barrier shattered, revealing a huge gap.
A huge, cold, and aged face peered out from the gap.
Those eyes, as deep as an abyss, looked down at Jiang Mu and Ling Ye below, filled with chilling murderous intent.
It was none other than He Qingyang, the patriarch of the Divine Sword Sect!
When He Qingyang saw Ling Ye sitting cross-legged and Jiang Mu holding the Blood Mad Blade, he was first taken aback, and then a look of anger and coldness appeared on his old face.
"I wondered which foolish thief had secretly stolen my precious treasure—"
So it was you two!
He Qingyang's voice, carried by powerful energy, rolled like muffled thunder, making Jiang Mu's eardrums buzz and causing a sharp pain.
Jiang Mu was surprised to see He Qingyang here, and her heart sank.
Hearing the other party's words, he scoffed and mocked, "Steal your magic weapon?"
"Old man, are you a dog? You smell something and immediately assume it's your poop? Is your name engraved on this relic?"
"court death!"
He Qingyang roared angrily and stopped talking nonsense, directly extending a giant hand that blotted out the sky.
His original plan was to go into seclusion for five days.
After thoroughly refining the medicinal power of that [Human Immortal Ginseng] and stabilizing his forcibly elevated tenth-realm Great Perfection cultivation, he will personally come to this Black Soil Village to retrieve this Buddhist treasure.
Unexpectedly, I suddenly realized that the trace of guiding energy on the [Lotus Relic] was being forcibly erased.
Is this okay?
This [Lotus Relic] was a crucial part of his long-planned scheme.
In his efforts to forge the sword and force a breakthrough, he had harmed countless innocent lives, and was already burdened with karmic debts.
Therefore, he was well aware that if he tried to prove his star position, Heaven might send down a calamity of lightning punishment.
This lotus relic, imbued with the supreme merits of Buddhism, was what he used to deceive the heavens and cleanse his karmic obstacles.
He wanted Heaven to acknowledge his strongest trump card.
If this treasure is stolen, how will he prove his star rank?!
"Give me your life!"
He Qingyang roared and the giant hand that had reached into the gap reached down to grab.
In an instant, a giant azure hand formed from sharp sword intent, with overwhelming force, reached out to grab Ling Ye, who was fusing with the relic.
"You old scoundrel!"
A cold glint flashed in Jiang Mu's eyes.
He activated the [Serpent's Movement Step] under his feet, soaring into the sky to meet the giant blue palm.
"Sky-Shattering Slash!"
Driven by the four cores within his dantian, the [Tai Su Tian Gang Blood River True] was poured into the Blood Mad Blade without reservation.
The scarlet blade light surged several feet.
Like a blood-red dragon swimming upstream, it slammed fiercely into that giant palm of qi!
"Boom!"
The blade and palm collided, producing a loud bang.
The violent shockwave spread out in a ring, shearing off a layer of the surrounding stone wall.
However, the gap between the Fifth Realm and the Tenth Realm of Great Perfection is like an insurmountable chasm.
Jiang Mu's tiger's mouth instantly split open.
With a muffled groan, he was thrown backward by the shock.
He flew backwards through the air, his figure vanished into thin air, and the next second he appeared in front of Ling Ye.
Jiang Mu shielded Ling Ye behind him, standing with his sword drawn.
He raised his head, his bloodshot eyes filled with a fierce glint as he coldly stared at the enormous old face above him: "Old bastard—"
"Even if it costs me my life and I have to self-destruct my Star Core, I will never let you succeed!"
"Hmph, overestimating yourself."
He Qingyang looked at Jiang Mu, who was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, and a hint of contempt flashed in his eyes. "Since you want to die, I'll grant your wish!"
He raised his enormous hand again.
This time, the palm grew several times larger in size, blotting out the sky and sun. Lightning flickered within the palm, like a mountain of sword energy, crashing down towards the location where Jiang Mu and Ling Ye were.
Jiang Mu gritted her teeth, a resolute glint in her eyes.
However, just as he was preparing to withstand the attack, the enormous hand that was pressing down suddenly stopped in mid-air.
It was like hitting a wall, unable to move forward even an inch.
Jiang Mu was also taken aback when she saw this.
He looked up in astonishment.
Above their heads, a huge black and white yin-yang diagram appeared out of nowhere, slowly rotating.
Two colossal yin-yang fish, formed from the primordial chaos, are joined end to end, flowing and generating life, exuding a profound and mysterious yet all-encompassing Daoist essence.
It was this yin-yang diagram that saved He Qingyang's attack.
Immediately afterwards, the surrounding scenery lost its color, transforming into a desolate and ethereal black and white ink painting world.
"Mo Huaisu!"
Sensing the unique, pure Daoist aura belonging to the Daoist sect, He Qingyang was both shocked and furious.
In the void not far away, space rippled like water.
Mo Huaisu held a jade-handled whisk, standing quietly above the black and white flowing clouds.
A simple white, wide Taoist robe fluttered slightly in the wind, outlining a slender and otherworldly air about him, as if he were untouched by worldly affairs.
Her flawless, beautiful face was devoid of any worldly emotions or desires.
It was as desolate as the ice and snow in the Moon Palace.
Beside Mo Huaisu, another figure appeared.
It was none other than the Chief Inspector, Princess Zhou Yuanzhi.
Zhou Yuanzhi glanced at Jiang Mu, who was protecting Ling Ye, then turned her gaze to the enormous face in mid-air, filled with shock and anger: "Sect Leader He, your memory seems to be failing you. Could it be—that you've forgotten what I specifically reminded you of back in the Sword Tomb?"
He Qingyang's heart sank, and the angry expression on his face froze.
How could he possibly forget!
Zhou Yuanzhi had warned him that Jiang Mu was now far more valuable to the Imperial Court than he, the patriarch of the Divine Sword Sect.
The imperial court absolutely does not want to see any accident happen to Jiang Mu.
He Qingyang suppressed his frustration and anger and withdrew the huge hand.
His body twisted and shrunk to the size of a normal person, landing in the void opposite Zhou Yuanzhi. He said in a deep voice, "Lord Zhou, please understand that I had no intention of disobeying your orders and taking this boy's life."
However, that lotus relic is of utmost importance to me!
As you know, my lord, I am about to attempt to become the garrison commander. This Buddhist treasure is something I planted here specifically to cleanse my karmic obstacles and gain the approval of Heaven.
Without this item, my chances of becoming a Star Master would be greatly reduced.
"I assure you, sir, that with this relic, I will surely gain the approval of Heaven, successfully attain star status, and never fail the court's cultivation."
Zhou Yuanzhi frowned slightly, her gaze falling on Ling Ye below.
When she saw that more than half of the relic had sunk into Ling Ye's brow, she shook her head and said indifferently, "Sect Leader He, let alone the fact that such a Buddhist treasure is originally ownerless, and should be possessed by the virtuous."
Right now, that [Lotus Relic] has clearly formed a deep bond and resonance with Envoy Ling's soul, and fusion is imminent. You can only blame yourself for arriving too late.
In short, you absolutely cannot touch these two people today. Unless you take them by other means.
Hearing this, He Qingyang was so angry he almost spat out a mouthful of blood.
This is so damn frustrating!
Although this [Lotus Relic] was not originally his, he was indeed the first to discover it.
During this time, he even went so far as to use the "Moon Crystal Stone" used by the Divine Sword Sect to forge swords, secretly setting up an array to nourish and nurture the relic day and night.
It was all for the moment when he attained his star position, to use as a shield against calamity.
Now, just as the fruit is ripe, someone else has swallowed it whole.
How can I steal it if I don't make a move?!
Just as He Qingyang was about to argue again, a glint flashed in his eyes, and he sneered, "Fine, since Lord Zhou has spoken, I naturally dare not disobey. However, I—have a way to get it back."
Before he could finish speaking, He Qingyang's figure disappeared in mid-air.
The next instant, he appeared on the ground twenty feet away from Jiang Mu and Ling Ye, sitting cross-legged.
He swiftly formed a mudra with his hands and chanted incantations.
"Buzz buzz buzz one"
As he activated his magic seal, silver ripples suddenly spread across the ground.
These ripples spread rapidly outwards from He Qingyang as the center.
Followed by.
Where the ripples spread, phantom images of white lotus flowers, radiating a cool, silvery glow, sprouted from the earth.
These white lotuses emanate a pure, moonlit power.
As these white lotuses appeared, the [Lotus Relic], which had almost completely disappeared into Ling Ye's brow, seemed to sense a familiar aura that made it feel incredibly close to him.
The fusion stopped, and it began to tremble.
Then, to Jiang Mu's astonishment, the relic slowly retreated from between Ling Ye's eyebrows.
"Ugh————"
Ling Ye, who was in deep meditation and merging with his body, had his eyebrows furrowed in pain.
Cold sweat broke out on my forehead again.
His expression showed some struggle.
"Sister Ling!"
Jiang Mu was startled and instinctively reached for the relic, but still missed.
He Qingyang revealed a smug sneer: "Boy, I have nurtured this item with moon crystal for many years, and it has long been imbued with the unique sword charm and aura of my Divine Sword Sect."
Moonstone is a sacred material used by our sect in sword forging, sharing the same origin and resonance as the relic.
It would naturally choose me, not a stranger.
He then looked up at Zhou Yuanzhi and said, "Lord Zhou, my actions—shouldn't they be in accordance with the rules?"
Zhou Yuanzhi smiled slightly and nodded gently: "Of course."
At this moment, the surrounding air rippled, and two more powerful pressures appeared out of nowhere.
He is in no way inferior to He Qingyang.
Immediately afterwards, two blurry figures appeared as if tearing through the void, standing on either side of the sky.
Although its true form was obscured by the powerful spiritual energy.
However, the vast aura unique to the tenth realm powerhouse caused the ground below to tremble slightly.
He Qingyang's expression changed, and a flash of anger appeared in his eyes.
He immediately realized that these two uninvited guests must be candidates for "garrison commander" who were being secretly investigated by the imperial court, just like him.
Everyone is here for the same spot.
They usually keep their mouths shut, but now that they see the fat, they can't resist and pounce like sharks smelling blood.
Sure enough, the figure on the left, shrouded in azure gale, chuckled first: "Hehe, Elder He, this [Lotus Relic] is a supreme treasure of Buddhism, capable of cleansing karmic obstacles and stabilizing one's foundation."
Such a good thing shouldn't be kept to yourself.
"These old bones of mine desperately need it to prolong my life and break through this barrier. So, I have no choice but to swallow my pride and try to snatch it from you today."
Before the words were finished, the figure waved his sleeve.
"Splash!"
A dazzling stream of light, like a bolt of silk, floated in mid-air.
The brilliance faded.
It turned out to be an octagonal bronze mirror.
As the man activated his incantation, the surface of the bronze mirror seemed to come alive.
Like a deep autumn lake, it reflected the Lotus Relic below, which was locked in a stalemate with Ling Ye, in the mirror.
A bizarre scene unfolded.
In the reflection of the bronze mirror, the originally dark white relic, after a moment of distortion, transformed into the semi-transparent figure of a nun.
The nun had a dignified appearance, radiating a flawless and holy Buddhist light.
She tilted her head slightly, her empty eyes seemingly drawn to the world in the mirror, and began to drift involuntarily toward the bronze mirror.
As the nun in the mirror moved...
In the real world, the Lotus Relic was also as if bewitched, being pulled by a strange force and moved towards the bronze mirror in mid-air.
"Hmph, such a treasure of heavenly secrets should rightfully belong to me!"
At this moment, the figure on the right also spoke.
Judging from the voice, it belonged to a middle-aged man with a strong voice.
He snorted coldly and flicked his finger.
With a sharp "whoosh," something glowing red flew from his fingertip and hovered in mid-air.
Once the red light stabilized, it turned out to be a relic.
However, this relic is more irregular in shape, about the size of a baby's fist, and has a dark red color.
As the red relic appeared, it immediately released rings of red light visible to the naked eye.
There seems to be some mysterious principle of mutual attraction among the most precious Buddhist treasures.
The Lotus Relic, which was being slowly pulled by the bronze mirror, suddenly stopped moving under the red aura.
It began to tremble slightly.
Then, as if summoned by its own kind, it changed direction and began to move little by little toward the red relic.
With this back and forth, the situation became increasingly complicated.
"Shameless old thief!"
Seeing his long-planned treasure snatched away right under his nose, He Qingyang was furious.
His eyes were bloodshot as he glared at Zhou Yuanzhi, who was watching the show not far away, and roared, "Lord Zhou, you saw it too! These two are so unscrupulous in their fight for the Star Certification position, they even came to intercept me halfway!"
This behavior is nothing short of robbery!
We implore Lord Zhou to uphold justice!
Zhou Yuanzhi crossed her arms, a lazy smile of anticipation on her face, and casually said, "As the saying goes, the most precious things in the world belong to the virtuous."
Since this [Lotus Relic] has not yet truly recognized a master and is still an ownerless object, anyone in the world naturally has the right to compete for it and try to seize it.
Although I am the chief inspector, I have no jurisdiction over such treasure-hunting matters where everyone relies on their own abilities.
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He Qingyang choked so badly he almost vomited blood.
He finally understood that this Inspector General was just there to be an examiner, purely to watch the dogs fight and assess the candidates' worth.
"What a fine example of 'each relying on their own abilities'!"
He Qingyang gritted his teeth fiercely, "Since that's the case, then I'll fight you to the death today!"
He clasped his hands together, his fingers flying across the paper, forming a series of hand seals.
The white lotus phantoms on the ground, which were originally created by the Dharma seal, shone brightly.
An even richer aura of "moon crystal" surged into the sky, transforming into countless silver chains that entangled with the light surrounding the [Lotus Relic] and began to pull it toward him.
And so, Ling Ye, He Qingyang, and those two tenth-realm experts...
The four groups engaged in a tug-of-war centered around the Lotus Relic.
One moment she was lured away by the illusion of the bronze mirror, the next she was drawn away by the red relic, and then she was pulled back a little by He Qingyang's moonlight power.
Finally, he also had to contend with the pull of Ling Ye's own soul's constraints—
During the process, Jiang Mu tried several methods to grasp the relic, and even used demonic energy, but his fingertips still passed right through it.
Clearly, this opportunity had nothing to do with him.
Looking at Ling Ye's pretty face covered in cold sweat, Jiang Mu felt worried.
I wonder if Sister Ling can outmaneuver these three old monsters.
far away.
Zhou Yuanzhi watched this fierce battle for the treasure with a cold eye.
Looking at Jiang Mu protecting Ling Ye, she thought for a moment, then turned to Mo Huaisu, who stood silently like an ice sculpture beside her, and said softly, "Sect Leader Mo, please take action and get that brat Jiang Mu out of here first."
The power of those at the Tenth Realm is no small matter. If these three were to truly fight, I fear the aftershocks might kill that kid.
In the eyes of this chief inspector, Jiang Mu is now very valuable, and it would be a pity if he died.
Mo Huaisu nodded slightly, his jade fingers twirling a whisk, and waved it in the direction of Jiang Mu.
next moment.
Jiang Mu, who was gripping his knife and ready for battle, suddenly felt his feet sink into the ground.
Beneath his feet, a Tai Chi diagram formed from black and white Dao energy appeared.
The two yin-yang fish, head to tail, began to spin rapidly.
"This is----"
Before Jiang Mu could react, his figure transformed into specks of black and white light and vanished from the spot.
Seeing that Jiang Mu had been safely taken away, Zhou Yuanzhi turned her gaze back to Ling Ye, who was struggling to hold on below.
She smiled slightly, her red lips curving upwards: "Opportunities are predetermined. And the risks on the path to enlightenment are also predetermined."
If she truly falls short of the competition today and dies at the hands of these three old monsters, then it is simply her fate, and she has no one to blame but herself.
A complex emotion flickered in Mo Huaisu's cool eyes.
once Upon a time.
How dazzling and stunningly beautiful this woman named Ling Ye is!
Even Mo Huaisu, who always held himself in high esteem, once privately asserted that this woman was exceptionally talented and had a resolute Dao heart, and that she would definitely be able to steadily step into the ranks of the thirteenth realm of great power in the future.
even----
There is hope of reaching the Fourteenth Realm, the Purple Emperor Star!
Alas, fate is cruel.
Because of his momentary impulsiveness, he ultimately suffered a tragic end, with his star level shattered and his realm plummeting.
The path of spiritual practice is indeed like walking on thin ice.
Mo Huaisu sighed softly in his heart.
However, sighing is one thing.
Suddenly, the image of another person flashed through Mo Huaisu's mind.
Since Ling Ye is now in such a perilous situation, he could die if he is not careful.
So————
Will her apprentice appear?
Zhou Yuanzhi seemed to have guessed the question in Mo Huaisu's mind.
She crossed her arms over her chest, shook her head, and said firmly, "It's impossible. Shangguan Luoxue is in dire straits. Her Dao foundation is severely damaged, and her star position is on the verge of collapse."
If she were to rashly come to this dangerous place to save her master and forcibly mobilize her star power, it would only accelerate the collapse of her star position and plunge her into an abyss of no return.
She's a smart woman; she wouldn't do something so foolish as to destroy her own foundation.
not to mention----
With her current weakened state, even if she were to come, she wouldn't have the ability to turn the tide against these three well-rested and prepared tenth-realm elders.
however.
Zhou Yuanzhi's confident words had barely faded when strange fluctuations suddenly appeared in the distant sky.
Immediately afterwards, purple snowflakes drifted down from the void without warning.
At first, they were scattered, but in an instant, they became a sky full of flying fluff, dyeing half the sky a beautiful pale purple.
To everyone's astonishment.
Amidst the purple snowflakes.
A tall, aloof figure appeared in front of Ling Ye.
Her purple skirt fluttered wildly in the wind and snow.
Her long, flowing black hair, reaching her waist, was left untied and unbound, dancing wildly in the wind.
Those long, narrow, upturned purple eyes sparkled with an air of superiority and dominance, looking down upon the world and looking down on all others.
Everyone present at this moment.
Everyone was stunned by this sudden turn of events.
Zhou Yuanzhi, who had just made her statement definitively, froze with a smile and stared in astonishment at the proud purple figure below.
She stood there stunned for several seconds before forcing a dry smile and saying, "Heh—heh, this woman—she really is—respectful of her teacher."
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This slap in the face really came out of nowhere.
Mo Huaisu looked surprised.
With the powerful Dao sense of the twelfth realm, she keenly sensed a trace of warm energy deep within Shangguan Luoxue's aura.
The Qi even contained a trace of worldly, mundane energy?
"Is it an illusion? —"
Mo Huaisu was filled with doubts, yet he dared not be certain.
"Shangguan Luoxue!"
He Qingyang was the first to recover from his shock.
He stared coldly at Shangguan Luoxue, his eyes filled with fear, shock, and a hint of resentment.
He demanded sharply, "General Shangguan, what are you doing here?"
Are you also here to seize this relic? Unfortunately, given your current state, even if you did manage to steal it—what good would it do?
Shangguan Luoxue ignored He Qingyang's mockery.
She raised her delicate hand and waved it gently.
"Buzz"
An invisible force of rules emanated from her.
In the sky, the octagonal bronze mirror that had been absorbing the phantom of the relic suddenly dimmed.
On the right, the red relic, emitting an eerie red light, suddenly lost its glow.
On the ground, the white lotus phantoms that He Qingyang had created with the aura of the moon crystal shattered into countless silvery-white dust.
All the pulling force vanished at that moment.
The three people, He Qingyang and his companions, who were forcibly pushed back, immediately changed their expressions, both shocked and furious.
"Shangguan Luoxue, what do you mean by this!?"
"General Shangguan, do you really think you're still the high and mighty Twelve Realms Garrison Commander you once were? You're far too arrogant!"
Faced with overwhelming rage.
Shangguan Luoxue remained calm and spoke softly, her lips slightly parted: "What I mean is that this [Lotus Relic] does not belong to you."
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"So, you three pieces of trash can get out of here now."
Upon hearing this, the room fell silent.
"Excellent, excellent, excellent garrison commander general!"
He Qingyang laughed in anger, and said in a sinister tone, "General Shangguan, let's not beat around the bush."
The old man, along with these two fellow Daoists, the three of us are all candidates secretly being vetted by the imperial court to succeed you as the garrison commander.
We are here today to compete for the relics, so that we can seize this opportunity and rightfully replace you!
You're jumping out now, ostensibly under the pretense of protecting your master, but in reality, you just want to ruin our opportunities and block our path to replacing you.
such a pity!
Your Dao foundation, Shangguan Luoxue, is damaged, and your star position is about to fall; this is a fact.
Even if you manage to stop us today, it won't change the fact that you'll be abandoned by Heaven and become a useless person!
At this point, a glint of light flashed in He Qingyang's eyes.
He turned his head and said loudly to the other two powerful cultivators at the tenth realm: "Fellow Daoists, since this arrogant General Shangguan is determined to block our path today, why don't we put aside our prejudices for the time being and join forces?"
Let's work together to "invite" this woman away first. Then, we'll each rely on our own abilities to fairly compete for this relic, shall we?!
He Qingyang paused, his tone slightly seductive: "Although Shangguan Luoxue holds the title of the twelfth realm, it is a fact that we all know that her foundation was destroyed and her cultivation level has plummeted."
With the three of us at the peak of the tenth realm joining forces, how could we possibly be afraid of a half-crippled woman like her?
"As long as she seeks her own death, the new master of Huzhou City will surely be one of the three of us!"
Although He Qingyang was shouting loudly, he was certain that Shangguan Luoxue was already at her limit.
But if he were to actually go up and fight this once-powerful 12th-realm expert alone, he would feel quite apprehensive.
Now that's great, I have these two as helpers.
Why not use this as a springboard to remove the biggest obstacle?
Faced with He Qingyang's highly inflammatory proposal, the other two Tenth Realm experts hidden in the light and shadow fell silent.
Clearly, everyone was calculating their own gains and losses.
Zhou Yuanzhi, who had been observing from the sidelines, saw this scene and her face, which had been somewhat embarrassed by her misjudgment, once again showed a smile of great interest.
She turned her head to Mo Huaisu and asked, "Sect Leader Mo, do you think General Shangguan can survive this ordeal today?"
Mo Huaisu did not answer. Her jade-like fingers gently twirled the whisk, and her deep eyes were fixed on the purple figure standing proudly in the wind and snow below, lost in thought.
Despite being treated like a fish on a chopping board by the three men, Shangguan Luoxue remained expressionless as she listened to He Qingyang's words.
Her hands were behind her back, and her purple skirt fluttered in the cold wind.
"I'm giving you one last chance."
"Within three breaths, get out of my sight!"
Seeing the woman's arrogant attitude even as she faced death, He Qingyang's eyelids twitched, and a strange unease rose in his heart.
but----
The arrow is on the bowstring, and it must be released!
Recently, various plans have suffered setbacks one after another, the Star Position was stolen, and the Divine Sword Sect was overthrown.
All the bad luck piled up at once, making him extremely irritable and restless.
Especially now, watching the Lotus Relic below about to be devoured and merged by Ling Ye, the anxiety and anger in his heart instantly overwhelmed that slight unease.
"Since you two are still hesitating, then I, this old man, will take the lead!"
He Qingyang steeled his resolve, his face contorted with rage, "However, let me make this clear: if you dare to attack me from behind while I'm making my move—"
Even if it means my soul and body are destroyed, I will take you all down with me today!
Lord Zhou is watching from up there; you'd better watch yourselves!
Without further hesitation, He Qingyang dashed towards Shangguan Luoxue!