You Are Not Ji Xueruo!

Yu Wanyue's heart stirred, and the figure in the bamboo hut that she had failed to investigate last night resurfaced in her mind.

She stared at Ji Xueruo's slender back and understood the girl's intention in inviting her—she was confident in her cultivation, but the girl wanted to show her something even more powerful than her Perfected Feather Transformation cultivation.

But she had already thoroughly investigated the snake clan and there was no way such a creature could exist. So the girl was most likely using reverse psychology to lure her into the snake mountain where a trap had already been set.

But the only place she hadn't learned about was the Snake Mountain Bamboo Hut. What if there really was something there that even she had to be wary of? Would she still dare to rely on her cultivation to make the snake clan pay the price?

"What's wrong? Elder Wanyue only dares to sneak up the mountain?" Ji Xueruo turned around and sneered.

"Since Clan Chief Xue Ruo has extended such a warm invitation, I'd like to see what secrets this Snake Mountain holds." Yu Wanyue sneered, her golden wings retracting behind her. "Holy Son, come with me."

Yu Xiaoran clutched his wrist, which had been accidentally burned by the poisonous mist, his face ashen. He stared at the festering wounds of the Golden Peng Guards scattered on the ground, his heart filled with shock and rage. These were all soldiers carefully trained by the Golden Peng Clan, and now most of them had been lost. How could he explain this to his father when he returned?

"Yu Wanyue! You will raze the Serpent Clan to the ground right now!" he roared through gritted teeth. "A mere little clan dared to scheme against this Holy Son! I will make them wish they were dead!"

Yu Wanyue ignored her, her gaze fixed on Ji Xueruo's footsteps.

The three of them moved through the snake tribe. The snake tribe women's figures appeared and disappeared amidst the flames of war, but no one attacked the two people following Ji Xueruo. It was as if Yu Xiaoran and Yu Wanyue were still honored guests of the snake tribe.

The mountain road winds its way through the air, and the heat from the volcano hits you in the face, making your skin burn.

Yu Xiaoran cursed as he walked, his voice particularly piercing in the night. "Yu Wanyue, are you deaf? I ordered you to make your move! Do you think my words are just for show?!"

Yu Wanyue seemed unable to stand the babbling of this foolish holy son either. Just as she was about to reprimand him, she suddenly stopped as if she had sensed something, her gaze sweeping across the bamboo hut not far away, which was faintly glowing under the moonlight.

In a daze, Yu Wanyue seemed to see a figure in pure white standing under the eaves, with wide sleeves hanging down like crane wings, and the cool fragrance of lotus mixed with the smell of sulfur wafting towards her.

"Silence," she whispered, her palms already damp with sweat.

Yu Xiaoran was taken aback. Following Yu Wanyue's gaze, she found nothing. Just as she was about to reprimand the disobedient Fairy, she saw Yu Wanyue's solemn expression:

"Holy Son, do not act rashly."

The red light from the crater reflected on Yu Wanyue's face, revealing a seriousness that Yu Xiaoran had never seen before, causing Yu Xiaoran's throat to tighten instinctively. "What's wrong...?" His voice trembled uncontrollably at the end.

"You Su isn't the only one living on Snake Mountain," Yu Wanyue said in a low voice.

"Not just You Su, then who else?" Yu Xiaoran frowned upon hearing this, but after a moment of stunned silence, she remembered the intelligence released by Venerable Heng Lian — the Evil Demon You Su had been kidnapped by his master, Lotus Sword Venerable.

That means that a renowned female swordswoman lives in this bamboo hut!

Even if he was arrogant because of his Lineage's reputation, he had heard of the Lotus Sword Venerable's great name. He was only at the middle stage of the Void Glimpse Realm, yet he had spread throughout the five continents with his Lotus Birth Sword Dance, and no one dared to challenge him.

"Impossible!" Yu Xiaoran roared, "This is absolutely impossible!"

But seeing Yu Wanyue's somber expression, his questioning voice grew softer and softer until it was barely audible.

He had two major advantages in coming to the Snake Clan. One was the well-trained Golden Yu Wanyue Golden Peng Guards, but they were all poisoned to death by the Snake Clan with a once-in-a-lifetime poison. The other was Yu Wanyue's perfected cultivation level.

This is considered top-tier combat power even in the Divine Mountain. It was thought that no matter how many schemes and tricks the Serpent Clan had, they could not possibly defeat this absolute strength. But unexpectedly, the Serpent Clan actually had a Void Glimpse Venerable in charge!

Although there is only a thin line between the Perfected Feather Transformation Void Glimpse Realm, they are as insurmountable as an insurmountable chasm!

At this point, all his reliance on others had vanished, and defeat seemed inevitable.

But he was used to being a spoiled brat and never believed in his own failures. Even in this hopeless situation, he could still find a glimmer of hope to maintain his dignity.

"Don't panic! She's just using someone else's power to intimidate you!"

Yu Xiaoran gritted her teeth, as if squeezing out confidence from her very bones. "If Lotus Sword Venerable were truly willing to help them, why hasn't he made a move yet!"

But the more he spoke, the more he seemed to grasp something, and he continued rambling on, "I don't believe she's unharmed after her battle with Venerable Heng Lian in the North Sea! Besides, this is Japan! She managed to hide among the Snake Clan with great difficulty; if she rashly makes a move and her aura is detected, even if she can keep us here, she won't be able to protect the Snake Clan!"

The red glow of the volcano flickered in the night wind. Yu Xiaoran's curses were interrupted by the stench of sulfur. Suddenly, a figure appeared beside the bamboo hut, and Ji Xueruo's eyes lit up.

Yu Xiaoran stared at the specks of phosphorescence clinging to the man's dark robes, her fingertips trembling with rage. "You snake clan! How dare you harbor Evil Demon wanted by the Five Continents! You think you can do this just because you have the Lotus Sword Venerable backing you up—"

"What does the Holy Son intend to do?" You Su's voice, as clear as snow water, came from the shadows of the bamboo hut. He leaned against a pillar, his fingertips tracing the hilt of his sword at his waist, the Ink Pine Sword fluttering gently in the steam. "Will you execute me on the spot, or flee immediately, return to the Golden Peng Clan to complain that the Snake Clan is protecting a criminal, thus attracting the demons of Star Zhao Divine Mountain to come and exterminate me?"

Yu Xiaoran's pupils contracted sharply. The young man stood at the boundary between moonlight and firelight, the dark red markings around his left eye faintly visible in the shadows, truly exuding the rumored sinister aura. He subconsciously swallowed, but still stubbornly maintained his composure, feigning generosity:

"I, this holy son, deserve no death! But I will make sure Demon Race in the world know that the snake race accompanies Evil Demon!"

"But the Golden Peng Clan probably won't live to see that day." You Su chuckled and tossed out a golden feather.

Yu Xiaoran and Yu Wanyue's expressions changed drastically upon seeing the golden feather. You Su continued in confusion, "The Holy Son didn't receive a message from his clansmen today? Isn't your Golden Peng Clan known for its swift intelligence gathering?"

Yu Xiaoran's face turned deathly pale in an instant. He trembled as he pulled out the Golden Feather Token from his pocket. It was made from the golden feather of the clan elder who had taken care of him since he was a child. His father would convey any news to him through this golden feather.

Seeing his hesitation, Yu Wanyue snatched the golden feather from his hand. Several characters gradually appeared. "Do not linger with the snake clan, return to the mountain at once!"

The red light from the volcano flickered on the Golden Feather Token in Yu Wanyue's palm, casting flickering shadows on her suddenly pale face. The words "Do not linger with the snake clan, return to the mountain quickly" cut into her eyes like an icy blade, causing a sharp, piercing pain.

"Why did you hide this from me!" Yu Wanyue dug her fingertips into her palm, her tone revealing barely concealed anger.

Yu Xiaoran, took a half step back, the Golden Roc Feather Sword humming resentfully at her waist. "When did it become your place to tell my Golden Peng Clan what to do? If it weren't for your three days of probing and testing, the Snake Blood Pool would already be—"

"Shut up!" Yu Wanyue's voice was as cold as a snake's tongue. "Do you really think that the clan leader doesn't trust you just because you lost to the prodigy of the Spiritual Treasure Sect? He sees right through you! You're a complete idiot who's good for nothing and good for making things worse!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaoran trembled with anger. He looked around and saw the gloating smiles on Ji Xueruo and You Su's faces, making it hard for him to breathe.

"You shut the hell up! You're nothing but a bastard born of a branch of the family! Your cultivation is all mine! What right do you have to lecture me!"

Yu Wanyue stared at the Holy Son, who was blinded by rage, and suddenly noticed that his temples were covered with fine sweat, and there was no trace of the dashing demeanor of the day before.

She shook her head and sighed bitterly, but did not argue with him. "You only see your own greed; you are unworthy of being the Holy Son of the Golden Peng Clan."

Yu Xiaoran drew his Golden Feather Sword with Yu Xiaoran, but You Su appeared at the opportune moment and laughed:

"The Golden Peng Clan's actions against the Heavenly Dog Clan have probably spread throughout the Divine Mountain by now. The Six Great Demon Clans have finally caught the stench of corruption emanating from the Golden Peng Clan, and their actions against the Golden Peng Main Family have likely already begun. The Golden Peng Holy Son is too busy dealing with his own problems to have time to vent his anger on his subordinates here?"

"Impossible..." He staggered backward, "How could the Six Great Demon Clans join forces?"

"How can one person eat such a big piece of meat?" You Su.

Upon hearing this, Yu Wanyue closed her eyes and took a deep breath; Yu Xiaoran, however, glared angrily, as if convinced that You Su was still lying to him.

"The seven major Demon Race have always been at odds, how could those six have colluded so quickly in just three days! Moreover, there's no evidence yet regarding the Heavenly Dog Clan's matter, how could they be so quick to conclude that it was the Golden Peng Clan's doing!" He revealed a sinister smile, "You can't scare me, I'm not that cowardly!"

You Su burst out laughing at his joke, and even Ji Xueruo beside her was laughing so hard she was shaking.

Yu Xiaoran had never seen her smile so beautifully before; it made him momentarily lose himself in her beauty.

"The Golden Peng Holy Son is indeed not without merit; he does have some brains, but unfortunately... not many," You Su shook his head and said. "The seven great Demon Race are constantly fighting each other openly and secretly because they have no common interests. Whether the Heavenly Dog Clan Golden Peng Clan did it or not is no longer important. The Six Great Demon Clans all say it was you, so how can you deny it? Of course, getting them to collude so quickly is not an easy task; naturally, someone needs to act as a go-between. Saint Son, why don't you guess who has such great ability?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaoran was stunned. He racked his brains but couldn't figure out who not only hated the Golden Peng Clan to the bone but was also willing to help the Snake Clan and had the ability to mediate between the Six Great Demon Clans.

Just as Yu Wanyue beside him spoke sadly:

"The snake clan chieftain does indeed possess this ability."

"What?!" Yu Xiaoran was stunned, and even more furious at this disobedient woman for interrupting her. She snapped, "Clan Chief Xue Ruo has been here the whole time. Can't you use your brain before you speak?!"

But the extremely disappointed look in Yu Wanyue's eyes made him feel like he had a thorn in his side.

If such a person truly exists, it can only be Ji Xueruo.

He had to stop cursing, and slowly turned his head to look at the pretty girl standing next to You Su, his eyes sparkling even more.

She was so radiant, so radiant that his voice trembled.

"You are not Ji Xueruo, you are her younger sister! The Second Young Lady of the Snake Clan!"

Ji Xueruo also breathed a sigh of relief, as if she had finally been seen through and no longer needed to put on airs as the clan leader. You Su narrowed his eyes and gave the girl an approving smile.

Junior sister has grown a lot. Even when she is disguised as the clan leader, no one can see through her disguise. Even he can hardly tell who is in front of him, let alone Yu Xiaoran and most of the snake clan members who are unaware of the situation.

Watching the two exchange glances, Yu Xiaoran's apple bobbed heavily, and suddenly she drew her sword, pointing it at You Su:

"You Evil Demon, how dare you scheme against us like this! I'll fight you to the death!"

"He wants to fight you, senior brother." Ji Lingruo nudged You Su with her elbow.

The Ink Pine Sword traced a lazy arc in the heat, You Su's aura was no longer suppressed.

Yu Wanyue's expression changed immediately, and she quickly stopped Yu Xiaoran, who had reached her limit.

Yu Xiaoran became even angrier when he saw that this woman still wanted to discipline him, and he actually slapped her. However, with his strength, he naturally couldn't even touch a corner of Yu Wanyue's clothes.

"He is at the Feather Transformation Realm." Yu Wanyue's voice was as cold as if it had been frozen.

Yu Xiaoran could hardly believe his ears. He asked, trembling, "What did you say?"

"I said, he is at the Feather Transformation Realm, you don't need to seek your own death." Yu Wanyue closed her eyes again, as if she didn't want to see this Holy Son again.

Yu Xiaoran. He never expected that his cultivation at the Water Condensation Perfection Realm, which he had neglected for many years and was still considered a top-tier talent, would be surpassed by a young man!

"Evil Demon... you really are Evil Demon!" The hysteria in his eyes was gone, replaced by fear growing in his heart.

Yu Wanyue's gaze swept over the two calm and composed people in front of her, and then over the gradually dissipating poisonous fog in the distance. The snake women were methodically cleaning up the battlefield, as if tonight's assassination was just a dream.

She no longer had the intention of using her cultivation to suppress the snake clan and make them pay the price. The best course of action now was to leave.

Although their own holy son was beyond redemption, he was right about one thing— Lotus Sword Venerable would certainly not dare to go all out, because that would inevitably expose her own existence, which would be a catastrophic disaster for the Serpent Clan.

Therefore, it was not impossible for her, having reached the pinnacle of her cultivation, to escape from a powerful but hesitant individual. And if she could escape, she could naturally spread the news of the snake clan's hidden Evil Demon; without the Golden Roc's intervention, the snake clan would bring about their own destruction.

With this in mind, she made up her mind and was about to spread her wings and take flight when she was shocked to find herself locked in place by a sharp Sword Qi. It seemed that if she dared to condense her wings, she would be pierced through by the sword blade in the next instant.

"Where does Elder Wanyue want to go?" You Su tilted her head slightly, her smile harmless.

Yu Xiaoran was jolted awake by You Su's words and realized with shock that this woman was planning to abandon him and run away alone. He couldn't help but rush up and start cursing:

"You bastard, how dare you abandon me! Do you think my father will let you go back alone?!"

Yu Wanyue glared at him like he was dead, which frightened him into silence.

The Fairy, as graceful and elegant as a bird, turned to gaze at You Su and slowly spoke:

"Since your master has no intention of taking action, why scare me?"

You Su smiled in response, but the Ink Pine Sword was gripped tightly in his hand.

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