At this moment, Wang Mu's mind was somewhat blank.

Who was this? Listening to the voice, it seemed like...

But when he caught sight of the figure's back, Wang Mu was stunned.

Brother Qin? Impossible, what was he doing here? Did he also come here to participate? And he had already reached the third challenge? But this wasn't some Illusion Realm! The illusion of Mu Lanxue was clearly problematic; ninety-nine percent likely, it was something Mu Lanxue had conjured up on her own. And she had even sealed the Big Formation, preventing me from escaping even with the Flower God's Talisman. This was obviously aimed directly at me! So, this couldn't possibly be some illusion within my mind. That illusion was so strong, frighteningly real...

With an Ascension Realm expert making a move, Wang Mu had no room for doubt!

And Brother Qin... Setting other things aside, he was just a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Reaching the Mid Stage in a year would be good enough for him. He might not even be able to beat me... Facing Mu Lanxue, isn't this seeking death?

"Brother Qin, what are you doing?" Wang Mu whispered, "This is no ordinary demoness. Get out of here fast!"

Brother Qin surely thought I had encountered a demoness from the Fengyue Sect. Given Brother Qin's identity as a disciple of the righteous Shuiyun Sect and his friendly relationship with me, if he had really sensed something was wrong outside, he would indeed have come in to help. But at this point, I clearly didn't want to drag him into this. However, this one... was no ordinary demoness.

"..." Brother Qin.

Brother Qin turned around, revealing a face that Wang Mu still recognized. There was a certain determination in his eyes.

"Brother Wang, I won't let anything happen to you," Qin Yuyan said solemnly.

She had actually sneaked out here.

「After coming out of seclusion.」

After she explained the matter to her Master, her Master suddenly became extremely angry. Qin Yuyan knew why her Master was so angry. Her Master was furious that she had actually developed feelings for a disciple of the Sword Sect. And she, Qin Yuyan, was the only disciple of the Supreme Master of the Fengyue Sect. If it were any other man, her Master wouldn't have been so angry; she would even have encouraged her to capture the man's heart and mind, to transcend love and ascend to a higher level. However, the one she liked was a disciple from the Sword Sect! This was truly disgraceful! If people from the Sword Sect found out, they would definitely laugh at the Fengyue Sect. The Sword Sect and Fengyue Sect were always competing, with the Fengyue Sect usually having the upper hand. If her only disciple fell for a Sword Sect disciple, how could she, the Supreme Master, save face? Hence, upon learning this, her Master was extremely angry and warned her not to go looking for Brother Wang. That... that Sword Sect disciple was up to no good, a bad seed. And she was absolutely not to go to Heavenly Fragrance Valley looking for any Heartbreak Flower. Qin Yuyan had agreed, but she still couldn't let it go, so she had sneaked out and come to Heavenly Fragrance Valley.

But she had never expected that Brother Wang would be here too! Not only had Brother Wang come, but her Master had also come and had discovered Brother Wang. With her Master's temperament, she would definitely not let this go! Maybe she wouldn't think twice and just kill him outright.

"You... what joke are you playing..." Wang Mu whispered, "This isn't some illusion from the Big Formation. This Fengyue Sect demoness is very powerful. Now is not the time for heroics; this is my problem. Get out of here fast!"

If Mu Lanxue wanted to kill me, I couldn't drag Brother Qin into this no matter what...

Wang Mu was a bit speechless.

Qin Yuyan snorted softly. Brother Wang is indeed quite dense. With her Master exuding such an aura, how could this possibly be one of those ordinary Fengyue Sect girls? But, as long as I am here to protect Brother Wang, I believe Master won't bring herself to deliver a killing blow...

However, at that moment, "All of you, die!"

The figure in a bright red dress, her posture radiant and beautiful, inexplicably exuded an even more intense killing intent! The Red Rhombus, like a soul-enticing long silk, surged forward akin to a massive rolling river. Its powerful force made space itself tremble as it aimed directly at Qin Yuyan in front.

Qin Yuyan clenched her teeth. Master's killing intent is truly strong; it seems she's dead set on killing Brother Wang. She didn't quite understand it. There was no need for Master to be so furiously angry. The cultivation technique I practice requires such an emotional experience to aid my progress; I could definitely break through to a higher realm. Brother Wang is just a Sword Sect disciple. As long as no one else finds out about this and my identity isn't exposed, wouldn't that be fine? But now, I don't have much time to think.

She took a deep breath. The Big Formation only permits cultivation at the Golden Core Realm. Using a cultivation level exceeding the Golden Core Realm would likely cause fluctuations in the Big Formation, possibly causing one to be ejected from it. Master is the same; with her strength, if her aura were any stronger, it wouldn't be as simple as just leaving the Big Formation—the formation would shatter completely. Master would never allow such a thing to happen. Otherwise, if the formation broke and others saw... her, the Supreme Master of the Fengyue Sect, coming to such a place to kill a junior disciple of the Sword Sect, she would likely be ridiculed by the Sword Sect. With Master's temperament, the ridicule of others might not matter, but if that Yan Sword Immortal found out and laughed at her, Master would not be able to tolerate it... So, Master will definitely not allow the Big Formation to shatter. Then...

Qin Yuyan gritted her teeth. I know that even with Golden Core Realm cultivation, I am far from being Master's opponent... But right now, I just need to get Brother Wang out of here.

With that thought, Qin Yuyan was about to push Wang Mu, who was behind her, away... but unexpectedly, a huge force came from her back. Her entire body, arms and all, was seized by Wang Mu from behind and flung outwards.

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