Though the sword tip had pierced out near her heart, it had been slightly lower, so it had not struck a vital point. This meant Nian Yuexian had not intended to kill Yu Huajin. Otherwise, Yu Huajin would have died from that blow!
This gave Zhao Cheng a glimmer of hope, and he hurriedly pleaded for mercy.
At the same time, he was shocked by Nian Yuexian's outrageous boldness. Whether in the Vast Sky Alliance or Myriad Demon Ridge, internal strife existed, but it was generally confined to covert scheming and never brought into the open. After all, the Guard Law stood there, and the great cultivators of the Divine Sea Realm had to show some regard for one another's dignity.
Only one person was an exception—Nian Yuexian.
Over the years, she had attacked Yu Huajin in public more than once, and repeatedly made her suffer losses. That had been one thing in the past; even when Yu Huajin suffered, she had merely ended up looking somewhat bedraggled. But this time was clearly different. An ambush like this, injuries like these—one misstep could cost a life.
If Yu Huajin truly died here, Nian Yuexian would inevitably be unable to escape the punishment of the Guard Law.
Would she care?
Zhao Cheng truly did not know. Ever since Feng Wujiang had died in battle, this woman's actions had become impossible to fathom. Otherwise, she would never have earned such a towering reputation for holding a pass alone.
At this moment, Nian Yuexian was pressed close behind Yu Huajin, leaving not the slightest trace of herself exposed. The Willow Catkin dagger pierced out through Yu Huajin's back and emerged from her chest. Spiritual Power surged and shook relentlessly, twisting Yu Huajin's face with pain.
Yet she did not dare make the slightest