Boom!

Boom, boom!

A sky full of blood-red daggers, like a flock of crows, flew straight toward Xie Daoyun's face.

She had no choice but to give up on the nine targets and use the Ice Sword in her hand to block.

Bang, bang bang!

Sword Light burst forth.

The densely packed daggers were as numerous as her Ice Nails.

They collided with each other.

In an instant, the tremendous force made both of them step back simultaneously.

Xie Daoyun flew backward…

The Ice Sword in her hand dissipated!

Everything returned to calm…

"Sister Daoyun!"

"Ice God!"

The people of the Fang Family looked worriedly at Xie Daoyun's back.

She absolutely couldn't fall!

After their vision cleared.

They clearly saw the appearance of the newcomer opposite.

Standing before Ji Wenxuan was a man in a black overcoat, his face full of Evil Energy, black lips…

"Ji Wenxuan, with you looking like this, you still dare to conduct business in Jiangzhou… If you ask me, you better be decisive and just fight! Luckily, I arrived just in time… Tsk, tsk, you've been bullied by a woman to this extent!"

Ji Wenxuan shook his head and said, "Lou Guanshan, spare me your cold remarks… The one standing in front of you, that is the former Divine Hall Master of the Ice Divine Temple!"

"So what? The new waves of the Yangtze River drive on those before them, one generation stronger than the next, she's just a monster who has lived for over a thousand years! What's there to fear? Does she really think she can take on the Five Great Divine Palaces alone?"

"But… we're not here to make enemies today! We're here to solve problems!" Ji Wenxuan said with a grave expression.

"That's if she is willing."

The man in the black overcoat, Lou Guanshan, said with an evil smile.

Ji Wenxuan took a step forward, bowed again, and said:

"Ice God Senior, both of us are at Supreme Heavenly Rank. If it's one-on-one, your combat experience and wisdom far surpass mine, and I have no confidence in winning against you. But… it's not just one of us who is at Supreme Heavenly Rank, and if we really start fighting, you won't have the advantage… In consideration of the fact that you were once the Divine Hall Master of the Ice Divine Temple, let's end today's issues here, shall we?"

This was his second attempt at mediation.

Lou Guanshan, standing by with his arms crossed, not hopeful but rather smiling, said:

"I am rather curious… why she didn't die, why she appeared here again? If we report this to the Empress, I believe Her Majesty would be very interested."

Ji Wenxuan nodded.

He clearly understood the relationship between the Empress and the former Divine Hall Masters of the Five Great Divine Palaces.

Just as he was about to ask—

Standing opposite, Xu Sisi said softly, "Mr. Fang Yu of the Fang Family is the husband of Mistress Wenjun. And Mistress Wenjun is Sister Daoyun's beloved disciple. Asking such questions sounds rather foolish…"

"A beloved disciple?" Ji Wenxuan questioned.

The nine Sect Masters suddenly realized, no wonder their demeanor and sword moves were so similar.

"It seems so… I remember now, the Sky-saving Sword move is actually one of the Sword Skills of the former Ice God!"

"No wonder… So, she indeed was a disciple of the Ice God!"

Hearing these words.

Lou Guanshan said with glee: "So that's how it is… You're quite lucky, surviving the great war of the century! As the new Divine Hall Master of the Dark Temple, I presume I have the qualifications to speak to you on equal terms, right?"

Listening to his sarcastic words.

Xie Daoyun responded calmly and indifferently: "Get lost—"

"…"

Complete silence.

After all the talks, the intention was to ease the tension.

However…

When it came to Xie Daoyun, it seemed to have no effect at all.

Was she so determined to kill those nine?

The people of the Fang Family looked at Xie Daoyun worriedly.

Xie Daoyun, with a face cold as frost, left no room for doubt, not even giving a chance for dialogue. As soon as she spoke, people were shut out completely.

Lou Guanshan said with a smile: "See, I said… she's not willing. In my opinion, just start the fight already… after all, remnants of the past dynasty, killing them would also count as rendering a service!"

His words made it even clearer.

Ji Wenxuan understood as well and nodded, saying: "If that's the case… it can only be this way."

The two of them, one on the left and one on the right.

Took their positions.

Before the battle even started, the entire yard was enveloped in endless tension and oppression.

The surrounding Spiritual Energy was completely drained by these three Supreme Heavenly Ranks.

The others could only be suppressed, utterly powerless to resist.

A fierce wind rose.

Autumn leaves flew in disarray.

"I, Lou Shan, delight in such challenging opponents!"

Whoosh!

Lou Shan charged towards Xie Daoyun like a bat.

The movement and color really did resemble a bat.

At the same time.

Ji Wenxuan also made his move.

His palms alternated, unleashing powerful strikes, like rolling wheels, overwhelming everything in their path.

Xie Daoyun's expression was solemn, sizzling—

An Ice Sword appeared.

Without a word, both parties leapt up.

Sword Light clashed with Palm Technique.

Bang Bang Bang!

The sky full of Sword Light and the robust gale force made it impossible to open one's eyes.

This was the stance of the powerful.

Nearby walls, too, due to the intense shaking and chaotic gale winds, showed cracks and seemed ready to collapse.

Bang Bang Bang!

Boom!

Both parties retreated simultaneously.

Debris filled the sky, making it hard for the onlookers to open their eyes.

Only when the sounds of fighting ceased did they dare to open their eyes.

Xie Daoyun was sent flying back again, slowly landing, and the Ice Sword in her hand also disappeared.

On the other side...

Ji Wenxuan and Lou Shan looked gravely at Xie Daoyun.

"Didn't expect someone of Supreme Heavenly Rank could be so strong!"

"I almost underestimated her..."

The two glanced at each other and said: "Ji Wenxuan, I really don't want to partner with you, but under the circumstances, we have no choice but to collaborate temporarily."

"I really don't want to cooperate with you either."

Though they said this, both had already made up their minds to unite and tacitly coordinate in battle.

Xie Daoyun, facing two opponents, not only held her ground but also gained the upper hand.

What were they to think of this?

However, for Xie Daoyun, this was nothing!

Ye Wenjun hurried over, bowing and saying, "Sister Daoyun, we need not fight them directly."

Xie Daoyun remained calm, looking ahead, and lightly said:

"Wenjun, step back."

"Sister Daoyun, what are you going to do?"

"Of course… to kill!"

There were few who could speak of killing with such ease, determined and even cold—perhaps only Xie Daoyun in the world.

She was like the loneliest person on this path… Amidst the myriads of clouds and snowy mountains, for whom does one's shadow follow?

"Since Sister Daoyun insists on killing… Wenjun has nothing to contribute, except to lend this sword to Sister Daoyun."

Ye Wenjun held out both hands, presenting the Water Cold Sword.

Upon seeing the Water Cold Sword—

Xie Daoyun's brows fiercely furrowed, and she said with some surprise, "This sword is in your possession?"

Ye Wenjun nodded, candidly replying, "It was gifted to me by Fang Yu…"

"Oh."

Xie Daoyun's expression returned to calm.

She reached out her fair jade hand, and as she touched the Water Cold Sword, a cold gleam streaked across the blade.

"Over a thousand years ago, I had the fortune to use the Water Cold Sword thrice… The first time, I used it to slay seventy-seven experts of the Circulation Heaven Position from the Western Regions' Alien Clan, making my name known throughout the Western Regions; the second time, I wiped out three Supreme Heavenly Rank masters from the Northern Desert with a single strike, sending shockwaves through the Northern Desert; the third time, however, I was defeated by Dragon Emperor Your Majesty, who was unarmed and merely sparring with me…"

At this point.

She involuntarily gripped the sword a bit tighter.

A wave of cold qi rippled around.

"His Majesty once said… whoever can defeat him, to him this sword shall be bestowed… Wenjun, you are luckier than me."

Having said that.

Xie Daoyun leapt up, Sword Light bursting forth!

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