Wang Mu's greatest fear had finally come to pass.

He could see it clearly—the rainbow-like long sword was indeed the Green Frost Sword, now radiating a killing intent so pure and extreme, seemingly intent on annihilating everything in its path.

However, the target was not himself, but Mu Hongyuan behind him.

With a sidelong glance at Mu Hongyuan, he immediately wanted to release his hold and throw her off.

He certainly did not want to die in the aftermath of their battle.

"Oh? Abandoning your Taoist couple already?"

Unexpectedly, Mu Hongyuan's breath was as fragrant as orchids, and her grip, gentle as willows in the breeze, tightened around Wang Mu's neck. "How could that be right? As a Taoist couple, we must face difficulties together. Brother Mu, you're really making me sad. The moment danger arises, you want to flee?"

"That's not acceptable."

"We should face this together."

After she spoke, Wang Mu felt his body move beyond his control, his fingers lacing tightly with hers as they began to execute a spell.

"What are you trying to do?" Wang Mu asked in a deep voice.

"I've just learned a sword technique. Of course, we must try it together," Mu Hongyuan said softly. "Brother Mu, don't be afraid, I will protect you. But we must cast this together."

As Mu Hongyuan initiated the sword technique, Wang Mu felt the Mixed Element Power within him drawn by an unknown force, roaming through his body to his palms, where they adhered to Mu Hongyuan's jade hands. Despite his immense divine power, he could not move an inch.

Indeed, he couldn't fight against the physical body of an Ascension Realm powerhouse.

Wang Mu sighed inwardly.

Moreover, perhaps due to cultivating the Great Yin-Yang Harmony Diagram together, the Mixed Element Energy within him feels somewhat uncontrollable. It's like a mischievous imp, starved for ages, who upon seeing a beauty, desperately wants to burrow into her embrace; this energy is flowing from my palms into hers.

Wang Mu glanced sideways, only able to see Mu Hongyuan's rosy cheeks, full of coquetry.

The next second, the wooden sword surged skyward, its immense Sword Intent reminding Wang Mu of when he and Yan Qingwu had slashed that Immortal Zombie in the void with the Green Frost Sword.

For some reason, it feels somewhat similar.

Wang Mu fell silent. Having later learned the sword technique, he naturally knew that the sword strike Yan Qingwu had used back then... was indeed the Emotional Nine Heavens style of the Love Nine Sword Technique. No wonder its power was so great... And now... Mu Hongyuan is repeating her old trick, obviously on purpose.

As the sword light flared, the wooden sword clashed with the Green Frost Long Sword.

The fierce aftershock seemed to flatten the entire bamboo forest, yet the space around them appeared frozen, unmoving.

How could a wooden sword's sharpness possibly compare to the Green Frost Sword?

With that one strike, the wooden sword immediately split in two.

"Tsk, Brother Mu, look. Your Yan Sword Immortal really shows no consideration," Mu Hongyuan said, her arms still wrapped around Wang Mu's neck as she rested her head on his shoulder. Her tone was like honey—sweet but not cloying, her smile genuine but not flirtatious—filled with the triumphant air of a victor, yet tinged with relief. "You're right here beside me, and her sword strike showed no regard for you whatsoever. She doesn't care about your life one bit, does she?"

"Not like me; I protect you every moment."

"Isn't that enough?" Wang Mu said.

Mu Hongyuan gave a soft smile.

Then the Green Frost Sword's light surged at them again, as if it possessed a spirit of its own.

This strike was even stronger than the last.

It was clearly provoked by Mu Hongyuan's earlier use of the Love Nine Sword Technique.

"Look, it really wants to slash you," Mu Hongyuan laughed even more joyfully. "Brother Mu, what do you say we do? Should we just die together as lovers?"

This demoness!

The descending sword strike seemed to carry all the fury contained within the blade.

That anger is probably aimed only at Mu Hongyuan.

But now, Mu Hongyuan had him completely in her grasp, forcibly binding him to her with her Ascension Realm cultivation.

Very good. Very shameless. Given Mu Hongyuan's modus operandi, she never acts like someone from the Righteous path. It was evident from all her threats at the flower gathering. She's become even more demonic since then.

Wang Mu firmly resolved in his heart: If I don't die, I must accelerate my cultivation and reach the Ascension Realm soon! Only then can I break free from the clutches of these women! Then I'll teach them all a lesson!

"Brother Mu, this is the Green Frost Sword. You know its power..." Mu Hongyuan put on another pitiable expression. "If you don't want to die with me, the only thing that can withstand this sword light is the Unrivaled Bell at my waist. I can't move my hands right now. You help me take off the Unrivaled Bell."

"Hurry, it's about to strike!"

"And don't you go fumbling around…"

As she spoke, Mu Hongyuan swayed her body slightly, and Wang Mu immediately felt a surge against him like tumultuous waves.

Wang Mu was speechless.

Watching Mu Hongyuan's amused expression, Wang Mu frowned. His hands were currently supporting her by her thighs. He reached up along her body, his fingers brushing against something soft and smooth before they found and plucked the bell.

As his palm touched the bell, TINKLE~. A faint shield of light instantly arose around them, easily blocking the sword strike.

Mu Hongyuan's cheeks reddened slightly, her smile grew even more triumphant.

The shield of light emanating from the Unrivaled Bell seemed capable of deflecting any attack. With its master present, the Green Frost Sword could not break through, no matter how fiercely it slashed.

Finally, the Green Frost Sword ceased its attacks, merely pulsing with sword light.

At that moment, a small figure flew out from the Green Frost Sword. She pouted at Mu Hongyuan and said,

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