"Haha, I never expected your Kunlun Sect to have such shameless and despicable methods. I'm truly impressed..."
Yan Changjian clasped his fists, admitting defeat to the shameless and vicious tactics of Yuan Kaicheng and Yuan Gaowu.
"Divine Sword Gate, you are merely dogs of the Heavenly Eye Main Divine Cult!" Yuan Kaicheng turned his head and said to Yan Changjian with a sinister grin.
Yuan Gaowu looked at the sect leaders of Kongtong Sect and Diancang Sect, Lu Chenzi and Zhang Boyun, saying, "The two of you have also benefited greatly from the Heavenly Eye Main Divine Cult, haven't you? Otherwise, why were you so eager to condemn and resist the Boundless Daoist Temple and that Wan Yunting at Mount Hua Sect back then?"
Lu Chenzi and Zhang Boyun exchanged glances. Their eyes, filled with coldness, stared directly at Yuan Gaowu. They replied, "Compared to Sect Leader Yuan, what we did was nothing."
Elder Zuoqi, Lin Yiping, Zhou Ruoxi, and the others frowned. They hadn't expected that the sect leaders of Kongtong Sect and Diancang Sect would still have ties with the Heavenly Eye Main Divine Cult.
As for the Divine Sword Gate, Zhou Ruoxi had long known of their connection to the Heavenly Eye Main Divine Cult.
Now, in this secret chamber, a standoff formed among three factions!
The Yuan Gaowu and Yuan Kaicheng father-son duo from the Kunlun Sect, Yan Changjian of the Divine Sword Gate, and Lu Chenzi and Zhang Boyun on one side.
The remaining were Zhou Ruoxi, Elder Zuoqi of the Wudang Sect, and Celestial Master Lin Yiping of Longhu Mountain.
Meanwhile, Elder Liao of the Mount Hua Sect, Elder Feng of the Qingcheng Sect, the sect leaders of Eagle Claw Gate and Xingyi Gate, and the senior brothers Jin Xuan and Xu Hai from the Shaolin Sect had all been betrayed and killed. Their bodies lay in pools of blood, staining the gold and silver treasures within the chests…
"Heh heh, what a good show!"
Suddenly, a charming female voice echoed throughout the stone chamber, causing everyone, who had been on the verge of a battle to the death, to look up in alarm, searching for the source of the sound.
However, the eastern stone wall slowly pushed open. A woman emerged, dressed in a red dress with a lace collar, her skin fair and smooth. Her full, alluring snow-white peaks were subtly revealed. A red snake whip was coiled around her waist, showcasing her slender, serpentine figure and accentuating her shapely, alluring hips.
Beneath the irregular hem of her skirt, a pair of straight, fair legs were visible, as flawless as ivory, complemented by a pair of knee-high black boots. This ensemble perfectly embodied Ji Ruoxue's seductive yet capable demeanor.
Her dark red hair was tied into a high ponytail, with a few strands of dragon-whisker bangs falling gracefully on her forehead. Her beauty was unparalleled, her eyes like alluring fox eyes that captivated the soul, her nose a delicate aquiline, and her lips, fiery red, curved into a smile that charmed all who beheld it.
Her wise and sharp fox-like eyes surveyed everyone present, and she chuckled, "I never expected the great sect rivalries to be so entertaining. It's fortunate I hadn't left yet, or I would have missed it!"
"It's you?"
Before the Yuan Gaowu and Yuan Kaicheng father-son duo, Yan Changjian of the Divine Sword Gate, Lu Chenzi and Zhang Boyun, and Zhou Ruoxi, Elder Zuoqi, and Celestial Master Lin Yiping could comprehend what was happening, Zhang Xian'er and Zi Qing looked at Ji Ruoxue with confused expressions.
They, of course, knew Ji Ruoxue's identity!
"The two of you are here too."
Ji Ruoxue, naturally, recognized Zhang Xian'er and Zi Qing. She had encountered these two women, who were associated with Wan Yunting, at the Heavenly Eye Main Divine Cult headquarters in Country H, and later at the Divine Serpent Tribe.
"Martial Aunt Xian'er, who is she?" Lin Yiping quickly asked.
Elder Zuoqi also inquired of Zi Qing. Zhang Xian'er spoke first, "She is the Divine Mother of the Divine Serpent Tribe!"
"So she's a remnant of the Divine Serpent Tribe!"
Upon hearing Ji Ruoxue's identity as the Divine Serpent Tribe's Divine Mother, Yuan Gaowu and his son, Yan Changjian, and Lu Chenzi's group turned their gazes to Ji Ruoxue. It was no wonder she appeared in the lair of the Divine Serpent Tribe's origin.
"Heh heh, indeed, I can only be considered a remnant."
Ji Ruoxue smiled, as she was the only Divine Mother left in the entire Divine Serpent Tribe.
After the battle at Snake Island in Thailand, the clan leader Xiao Yuku died, and the Xiao clan suffered death or capture. Therefore, only Ji Ruoxue remained.
After recuperating from her injuries in Thailand, Ji Ruoxue secretly infiltrated China and headed directly to the Death Valley of Kunlun Mountain. Her goal was to find the origin of the Divine Serpent Tribe and awaken the divine serpent!
Ji Ruoxue entered the original place of the Divine Serpent Tribe and opened the secret chamber. She found the preserved cultivation manuals of the Snow Mountain Sect's inheritance. However, she hadn't expected anyone else to enter. Thus, Ji Ruoxue had been hiding behind another secret chamber, listening to the commotion outside.
Ji Ruoxue also hadn't anticipated that these ostensibly righteous sects, claiming to uphold justice, would secretly kill each other for personal gain.
The Yuan Gaowu father-son duo of the Kunlun Sect were particularly despicable and cunning. They had lured these sect members here, and upon finding the Snow Mountain Sect's inheritance manuals, they intended to seize them and silence everyone. This compelled Ji Ruoxue to come out and witness this dramatic scene.
For a moment, Yuan Gaowu and Yuan Kaicheng exchanged glances. Yan Changjian squinted his eyes as he looked at Ji Ruoxue, appearing quite interested.
Elder Zuoqi and Lin Yiping, upon hearing Zhang Xian'er and Zi Qing introduce Ji Ruoxue's relationship with Wan Yunting, were also surprised. However, they wondered why she chose to reveal herself at such a critical juncture, seemingly courting death.
"Heh, with just you, do you dare to come out and seek death?"
Yuan Gaowu cast a cold sideways glance at Ji Ruoxue, truly wondering what she was thinking.
Ji Ruoxue's fox-like eyes were charming and alluring, her fiery red lips curled into an even more captivating smile. She playfully chuckled, "Don't forget, I am the Divine Mother of the Divine Serpent Tribe!"
As soon as she said this, Yuan Gaowu and Geng Hong's expressions changed slightly. Immediately, a violent tremor began beneath their feet, as if an earthquake had struck, causing everyone's faces to change drastically. "Not good, that snake demon is about to appear..."
"What, quickly grab the martial arts manuals..."
Lu Chenzi panicked, but he still remembered to snatch the small chest containing the Snow Mountain Sect's martial arts manuals. However, Yuan Gaowu was a step ahead. He struck out with a palm, sending Lu Chenzi flying, grabbed the chest, closed it, and turned to shout at Geng Hong and the others, "Kill them! Not a single one must be allowed to escape alive..."
Swish!
Yan Changjian drew his broadsword from the back of the young sword attendant and, with a loud shout, charged towards Yuan Gaowu, swinging his sword...
"Hmph, do you take me for a nobody?"
Yuan Kaicheng's old face darkened. He let out a cold snort, flashed forward, and with a wave of his sleeve, an invisible aura erupted from it...
Yan Changjian's expression changed. He, along with his sword, was sent flying by the powerful aura released by Yuan Kaicheng's palm strike...
"Master..."
Meng Yan and He Yunxia, along with their disciples, drew their swords and came forward to catch their master, Yan Changjian, who stumbled backward upon landing. He looked at Yuan Kaicheng in front of him and exclaimed in shock, "Inner Gang realm of martial arts!"
Yuan Kaicheng's sharp, sinister old eyes glared at Yan Changjian. However, he saw Elder Zuoqi and Celestial Master Lin Yiping signaling Zhou Ruoxi and Chong Ling'er to leave...
"You won't escape..."
With Yuan Kaicheng's furious roar, he flew out, blocking Zhou Ruoxi and their path. Elder Zuoqi and Lin Yiping's expressions changed greatly. Without further words, they joined forces and engaged Yuan Kaicheng in battle. At the same time, Zhang Xian'er drew her Qingping sword, and Zi Qing also held a wooden sword to assist...
Zhou Ruoxi drew her sword and clashed with Geng Hong and several other Kunlun Sect disciples. The clanging sounds of metal striking metal echoed throughout the large stone chamber...
"Ah, it hurts so much..."
He Shanyue, unable to resist, was wounded in the arm by a sword from a Kunlun Sect disciple and cried out as she retreated...
"Senior Sister Lu, take care of Junior Sister He..."
Zhou Ruoxi asked Senior Sister Lu to protect Junior Sister He. She then swung her sword forward, repelling the disciple with a single strike. However, Geng Hong attacked with his saber. With a fierce shout, an invisible saber energy slashed across...
Zhou Ruoxi's autumn eyes widened. She quickly raised her sword to block. Geng Hong's saber strike sent her flying...
Zhou Ruoxi, clad in a snow-white long dress, flew gracefully like a startled swan in mid-air. She landed on the ground and staggered back several steps before steadying herself. She looked up, her willow eyebrows knitted, her autumn eyes filled with solemnity as she stared directly at Geng Hong, knowing that he was a late-stage expert in the martial arts Dan Jin realm and very powerful.
At this moment, Yan Changjian was also fighting Yuan Gaowu. Their strengths were evenly matched, and neither could gain the upper hand...
However, Elder Zuoqi and Lin Yiping were clearly no match for Yuan Kaicheng. After a few moves, they were sent flying by the old man. Zhang Xian'er and Zi Qing, along with Qi Xiu and Chong Ling'er, Zhang Xingyue and Zhao Xuyan, attacked Yuan Kaicheng together, engaging in a fierce and intense battle...
"Sect Leader Zhou, I'll give you a chance to live. Give birth to my child and stay with our Kunlun Sect forever!"
Geng Hong's greedy gaze was fixed on Zhou Ruoxi. Feeling pity for the woman he admired, he didn't want to personally destroy her.
"Hmph."
Zhou Ruoxi's pretty face was icy cold. She let out a cold snort, drew her sword, and lunged forward, actively attacking Geng Hong...
"What a pity."
Geng Hong sneered, his eyes instantly turning cold. He swung his saber to meet her, and they clashed in a flurry of clanging blows. However, there was a level difference in their martial arts realms.
Clang!
Geng Hong's saber strikes became more fierce and powerful with each blow, pushing Zhou Ruoxi back step by step. Gritting her teeth, she could only defend passively. Inadvertently, Geng Hong's saber sliced open her left arm, and blood began to flow...
"What a pity, then let me send you on your way!"
With a fierce roar, Geng Hong swung his saber down. Zhou Ruoxi's pretty face changed drastically. Knowing she couldn't resist, she could only prepare herself for death...
Clang!
At the critical moment, Ji Ruoxue, who had been watching the spectacle, intervened. She swung her red snake whip, its tip shaped like a triangular snake head. The sharp head struck Geng Hong's saber, deflecting it away from Zhou Ruoxi...
Geng Hong's expression changed. Zhou Ruoxi's autumn eyes widened in surprise as she looked at Ji Ruoxue, who had suddenly appeared to save her, wondering why she had intervened.
"Heh heh, I heard you have an unusual relationship with that guy?"
Ji Ruoxue swayed her alluring and charming figure, her fox-like eyes glancing sideways at Zhou Ruoxi, and smiled seductively.
This made Zhou Ruoxi even more confused. She knew that the "guy" the woman was referring to must be Wan Yunting, but she didn't know what her relationship with him was.
"Not good, this place is about to collapse..."
As the battle raged, everyone watched as the earthquake intensified, and the stone chamber began to crack, sending falling stones. Zhang Boyun and Lu Chenzi's faces changed drastically. Forgetting about the Snow Mountain Sect martial arts manuals in Yuan Gaowu's arms, they turned and rushed towards the exit stairs...
"Martial Aunt Xian'er, hurry and leave..."
Lin Yiping and Elder Zuoqi, who were still holding off Yuan Kaicheng, turned to shout at Zhang Xian'er and Zhang Xingyue and the others...
"Hurry and go..."
Qi Xiu, seeing this, no longer cared about anything else. He grabbed Zi Qing and Chong Ling'er, turned, and fled towards the stone chamber's exit staircase...
Yan Changjian and his group had already broken through the stone door and rushed out into the main hall. Seeing this, Geng Hong, without further ado, led his several junior brothers and quickly exited...
"Let's go."
Ji Ruoxue smiled at Zhou Ruoxi, waved her snake whip to clear the falling stones, and rushed outside. She was ready to welcome the appearing serpent body, knowing it was about to undergo tribulation and evolve into a flood dragon...