“You… you…”
Looking at the stunning beauty of the young girl in purple, Tian Fan was utterly shocked, unable to utter another word after stammering for a long while.
“Hehe, Little Tian Tian, you’re really impressive—still alive after all this!”
Seeing Tian Fan’s sorry state, the girl in purple giggled heartlessly. On her shoulder, a small tabby cat covered its tiny mouth with its paw, revealing its sharp little fangs as it laughed uncontrollably, rocking back and forth.
This girl in purple was none other than Zi Ying, who had rushed over to rescue Tian Fan!
Three black lines immediately appeared on Tian Fan’s forehead. No matter how he heard it, her words sounded quite unpleasant.
The young man in blue, whose face naturally carried an insidious look, was initially captivated by Zi Ying’s extraordinary beauty. However, his expression quickly turned sinister as he asked, “Who are you?”
“None of your business!” Zi Ying pouted, carefully helping Tian Fan up from the ground and tending to his injuries.
“You!” The young man in blue was infuriated by Zi Ying’s words. His face darkened as he said, “This is a matter between the Huangpu Family and the Sword Immortal Sect. I advise you not to meddle!”
If any cultivator had heard the words of this young man in blue, they would have been shaken to their core and deeply fearful—not without reason, as he was a member of the Huangpu Family!
As one of the four great ancient martial families of the Divine Martial Continent, the Huangpu Family was a colossal power that could stand on equal footing with holy lands like the Soaring Dragon Dynasty and the Sword Immortal Sect. This young man in blue was not only from the Huangpu Family but clearly a core member, akin to Long Daotian—a direct descendant of a martial holy land.
“Huangpu? Sword Immortal? What’s so great about that…”
Zi Ying didn’t even glance at the young man from the Huangpu Family. While continuing to treat Tian Fan’s injuries, she muttered softly.
Standing closest to her, Tian Fan overheard her words and was left speechless. While he might not know much about the other sects on the Divine Martial Continent, he was very familiar with the few superpowers. Without a doubt, the Huangpu Family was one of those few superpowers. Yet, the young girl’s dismissive attitude left Tian Fan feeling that she was… simply too adorable!
“I’m talking to you! Are you listening?”
The young man from the Huangpu Family, seeing Zi Ying completely ignoring him, became even more enraged. His expression turned darker as he struck out, sending a crimson blade of energy toward Zi Ying.
“Watch out!”
Tian Fan was startled and furious. Without thinking, he immediately shielded Zi Ying with his body.
Boom!
Seeing Tian Fan’s actions, Zi Ying looked surprised. A sweet smile appeared on her face, her cheeks flushed red, making her seem all the more endearing. Her delicate hand moved lightly, and a golden sword Qi shot out, effortlessly shattering the crimson blade of energy sent by the young man from the Huangpu Family.
“This is… Sword Twenty-Three! You’re from the Shangguan Family!”
The young man from the Huangpu Family narrowed his eyes, his expression growing serious.
On the Divine Martial Continent, there existed one immortal sect, two great dynasties, and four great ancient martial families. These were the true rulers of this world. Among them, the Sword Immortal Sect was the strongest, followed by the ancient martial Shangguan Family. This family’s sword techniques had dominated the Divine Martial Continent for hundreds of thousands of years, earning them the title of the greatest in swordsmanship. No other sword technique could compare to the Shangguan Family’s “Sword Twenty-Three,” a technique with the true power to destroy worlds.
“That’s right, this is Sword Twenty-Three!”
Lying on the ground, Lu Hun struggled to get up, staring intently at Zi Ying.
“I wonder why a young lady like you would assist him. Do you know that this man is utterly ruthless? Not only has he cruelly slaughtered dozens from the Yin-Yang Sect, but he has also mercilessly massacred nine elites from the Sword Immortal Sect. Such a devil is one that everyone should join forces to kill. Since you are from the Shangguan family, you should stand on the side of justice and slay this fiend. Why would you save him instead?”
The young man from the Huangpu family calmed down and refrained from attacking further. He sneered at Tian Fan as he spoke.
Tian Fan rolled his eyes. Damn, this guy was outrageously adept at twisting the truth!
“Why is it any of your business? I’ll save whoever I want. What does it have to do with you?”
If there was ever a textbook example of someone exasperating others to death, Zi Ying was it.
The young man from the Huangpu family raised an eyebrow, tempted to retaliate, but he couldn’t ignore the implications. Although Zi Ying had not explicitly admitted her connection to the Shangguan family, the technique she had just displayed was unmistakably their unparalleled divine technique, “Sword Twenty-Three.” This supreme sword art was almost never shared with outsiders. More importantly, she had casually obliterated his attack, leaving him unable to discern her cultivation level.
“My apologies for offending you, young lady. However, this demon must be killed. If you happen to get hurt during the process, I hope you won’t hold it against me!”
The young man from the Huangpu family sneered. This was the best opportunity to kill Tian Fan. If successful, he would not only obtain a forbidden technique from the Yin-Yang Sect but also likely earn the favor of the Sword Immortal Sect. This would solidify an alliance that could prove invaluable when competing for the position of family head.
Although the Huangpu family was one of the four ancient martial families, it was not as powerful as the Shangguan family. Still, he did not fear them. As long as Zi Ying remained unharmed, the Shangguan family would have no reason to intervene if Tian Fan were killed.
Resolute, he unleashed his energy. A crimson radiance erupted from his body, enveloping him like a man of flames. Flames roared around him, but the energy waves they emitted were neither purely yang nor purely eerie. Instead, they possessed an unsettling blend of both.
Raising his right hand in an odd gesture, a blood-red energy sphere appeared in his palm, about the size of an apple, exuding a terrifying aura.
The land within a hundred feet trembled violently. The already desolate ground became even more fragmented. The earth quaked, rocks shattered, and countless fragments shot skyward. Any object within five feet of the blood-red sphere disintegrated into powder, dissipating into the air.
Behind him, Lu Hun of the Sword Immortal Sect turned pale and took several steps back, visibly repulsed by the sinister aura.
The blood-red energy sphere rose from the young man’s palm, ascending into the sky and hovering overhead. At that moment, Tian Fan felt a menacing intent locking onto him completely.
“Kill!”
The young man from the Huangpu family grinned darkly. Using this eerie secret technique, he had Tian Fan entirely within his grasp. Killing him would bring immense benefits. In his mind, he already envisioned himself obtaining the forbidden technique of the Yin-Yang Sect, gaining the Sword Immortal Sect’s support, and ascending to the peak of the Shenwu Continent as the head of the Huangpu family.
Boom!
Countless crimson blades separated from the energy sphere in the sky, forming a dense, hair-raising barrage that slashed downward. The piercing sound of the blades cutting through the air was bone-chilling.
“That’s why I hate people from the Huangpu family the most…”
Zi Ying muttered softly. She raised her left hand and waved it forward. Instantly, a powerful gust of wind erupted, shattering the myriad crimson blades and dispersing the blood-red energy sphere into nothingness.
“Ugh…”
The young man from the Huangpu family spat out a mouthful of blood, his expression filled with shock. If the first time he was injured could be attributed to carelessness, this time he had used a powerful killing move, utilizing at least ninety percent of his strength, yet he was still effortlessly countered and injured. Her cultivation was terrifying. How had she done it?
Lu Hun of the Sword Immortal Sect was equally stunned. Standing closest to the young man, he had felt the sheer power and terror of the attack, yet it was neutralized with such ease.
“How is this possible? How can someone at the Cloud Heaven realm be this terrifying?” he murmured, his face showing extreme disbelief. He exchanged a glance with the young man from the Huangpu family, and both saw the fear in each other’s eyes.
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