Chapter 221

Xiao Minghuang did not turn around. "You've mistaken me for someone else."

"I told you to turn around, didn't you hear me?" the purple-robed man said coldly, while a powerful aura burst forth, enveloping Xiao Minghuang.

Feeling a powerful pressure coming from above, Xiao Minghuang had no choice but to stop and curse inwardly before turning around.

Upon seeing her face again, the man in the purple robe finally realized what was happening.

"So it was you!"

265. You dare kill me?

"Xiao Minghuang!" The purple-robed man was extremely surprised, then a sinister smile spread across his face, "Heh, I've seen your image before, I didn't expect to run into you here! Since you've walked right into our trap, you won't be leaving today!"

Xiao Minghuang frowned. Now that the people from the Ziwei Sect had recognized her, things were unlikely to end well today.

However, this is, after all, within the Holy Academy, where disciples are strictly forbidden from killing each other.

"This is the Holy Academy, do you dare kill me?" she said coldly.

"I really don't dare," the purple-robed man readily admitted.

As they spoke, the Ziwei Sect members scattered, blocking her from all sides, making escape impossible.

"But if I teach you a lesson here, no one will care!"

The purple-robed man sneered, immediately raising his hand and grabbing out a massive claw of immense magical power, which he then used to strike Xiao Minghuang!

"Get out of here!"

Xiao Minghuang shouted coldly and unleashed a sword strike, the dazzling light illuminating the entire mountain forest.

The wind howled, and the waves surged!

The aftershocks from the collision spread wildly, shattering rocks and vegetation.

Xiao Minghuang was forced to retreat, landing hundreds of feet away, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

She paused, her breath returning quickly, clearly indicating that the attack had not caused much damage.

The man in purple robes remained rooted to the spot, not moving an inch.

Xiao Minghuang's gaze swept around, and she saw that the disciples of the Ziwei Sect were standing in several directions, blocking all her way.

"It seems they're determined to compete with me!"

Xiao Minghuang clenched her fists, her gaze becoming extremely solemn.

She had just broken through to the peak of the Primal Embryo Realm. Although she had the Sword Dao Domain as her trump card, she still couldn't help feeling uncertain when facing several Nascent Soul Realm experts.

Fortunately, she could tell that the Nascent Soul Realm in front of her were all below the sixth level. If they were above the sixth level, she wouldn't be able to tell their level.

After a brief exchange, the purple-robed man was able to discern Xiao Minghuang's cultivation level.

"Huh... In just a few years, you've actually broken through from the initial stage of the Nascent Primal Embryo Realm to the peak of the Primal Embryo Realm. You're truly a prodigy!" He said, frowning, his eyes flashing with jealousy and apprehension.

It should be noted that it took him more than seventy years to go from the initial stage of the Primal Embryo Realm to the peak of the Primal Embryo Realm, while Xiao Minghuang broke through to the peak of the Primal Embryo Realm so easily!

"Unfortunately, you are still no match for me!"

The man in purple robes sneered, and a fierce wind arose, whipping up sand and stones.

"Starlight Thousand-Pound Palm!"

With a roar, the purple-robed man waved his arms, causing a shower of starlight to shimmer.

Crack!

The dazzling starlight darted through the void like snakes, instantly forming a large net that enveloped Xiao Minghuang!

The starlight was incredibly dense, obscuring the sky and the sun.

However, upon seeing this scene, Xiao Minghuang was not afraid; instead, she revealed a hint of pleasure in her smile.

"Isn't that a coincidence?"

The next moment.

In an instant, Xiao Minghuang summoned the Power of Stars, and his aura surged, reaching the Nascent Soul Realm, no less powerful than the purple-robed man!

A blazing light erupted from her right palm. With a clench of her fist, a silver-white longsword materialized, coiled around it, starlight scattered, and flames roared.

The Sword Qi rang out in the void!

"Cut!"

She swung her longsword, slashing down with a sword Sword Qi that tore through the sky and pointed directly at the starlight net!

With a thunderous roar, the Sword Qi energy shattered the starlight and slashed unstoppably towards the purple-robed man.

"Damn it, you can actually use the Power of Stars too?"

The purple-robed man's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly activated a shield-like magical artifact for defense.

"Boom! Boom! Boom..."

The sound of explosions echoed continuously.

With just one move, Xiao Minghuang completely gained the upper hand, and the purple-robed man was forced to retreat step by step.

"Aaaaaah!"

The man in the purple robe let out a series of shrill screams. His clothes were completely tattered, and he was covered in blood, a horrifying sight.

Upon witnessing this scene, the other disciples of the Ziwei Sect all changed their expressions drastically and used their supernatural powers to try to save him, but they could only save the dying man in purple robes.

"Cough cough..." The purple-robed man struggled to his feet, spitting out a mouthful of blood, and glared fiercely at Xiao Minghuang: "How dare you! If you're so capable, why didn't you kill me!"

Xiao Minghuang ignored the purple-robed man's provocation. She wasn't stupid; how could she possibly kill someone within the Holy Academy? That sword strike was indeed powerful, but it was far from enough to kill the purple-robed man.

After all, this was a powerful expert at the Nascent Soul Realm.

The other disciples of the Ziwei Sect asked in hushed tones, "Fifth Senior Brother, shall we go?"

"Screw you all! Are you bunch of the Nascent Soul Realm all trash?! Attack her together! Capture her and make her confess why she can use the unique divine power of our Ziwei Sacred Land!"

The man in purple robes said viciously, gritting his teeth.

Xiao Minghuang's strength exceeded his expectations. If he left now, wouldn't he lose face? Only by regaining his dignity on the spot could he avoid being looked down upon!

As for any unique skills, that's just an excuse.

"Yes!"

The disciples of the Ziwei Sect rushed out one after another, surrounding and attacking Xiao Minghuang. Each of them had a cultivation level ranging from the first to the fourth level of the Nascent Soul Realm.

"Hmph!" Xiao Minghuang's beautiful eyes flashed coldly as she drew her sword to meet her enemy.

She defeated the purple-robed man because he used the Power of Stars, which was countered by her higher-level Power of Stars. In addition, he underestimated her and did not use his full strength, so he defeated her with a single sword strike.

But now that seven Nascent Soul Realm are attacking her all at once, she has no choice but to use her trump card.

Sword light flashed in Xiao Minghuang's pupils, and his magical power surged wildly within his body, surging and undulating like the tide.

Sharp, concentrated energy rapidly gathered in the air from all directions...

However, at that moment...

"A bunch of the Nascent Soul Realm bullying a Primal Embryo Realm, your Ziwei Sect is truly despicable and shameless!"

The sudden remark, like a thunderclap, resounded through the sky and attracted everyone's attention.

Following the sound, a figure sped towards them from the distant horizon, arriving in the blink of an eye.

She was a young girl dressed in a light blue dress, with delicate features, pretty face, and fair, translucent skin. Her deep, dark eyes flashed with a sharp, chilling light.

Most importantly, he carried a longsword on his back, its sheath gleaming white and radiating an icy aura, as if it had been taken from the deepest hell.

Upon seeing the suddenly appearing girl, the faces of the Ziwei Sect members turned grim.

Because they recognized the girl before them; she was none other than Luo Qianhua, the renowned Guixu Alliance in the inner courtyard!

The Ziwei Holy Land is very powerful, but that is in comparison to other holy lands in the Eastern Pole. However, among the Sacred Academy Disciple, the most powerful force is not the Ziwei Sect, nor even the strength of any particular holy land's disciples, but rather the organization established by numerous Rogue Cultivators.

Guixu Alliance!

266. Guixu Alliance, Luo Qianhua

Throughout the inner courtyard, aside from those Rogue Cultivators who had allied themselves with the Holy Land's forces, almost all other Rogue Cultivator had joined the Guixu Alliance.

Therefore, no single holy land power can compare with the Guixu Alliance.

Moreover, everyone knows that the Holy Academy's higher-ups have always maintained a suppressive attitude towards the Holy Land forces. Once there is a conflict between the Rogue Cultivator and the Holy Land forces, regardless of the cause, the responsibility will ultimately be split 30/70.

Families from sacred sites make up 70% of the population, Rogue Cultivator only account for 30%.

However, the Guixu Alliance has a large number of members, but only a few core members. Therefore, as long as the core members of the Guixu Alliance are not provoked, the Holy Land forces can still do whatever they want.

But the girl in front of me is the leader of the Guixu Alliance!

Although he had only recently taken office.

"Alliance Leader Luo, are you trying to interfere in the affairs of our Ziwei Sect?" the purple-robed man questioned in a deep voice, his tone filled with resentment and vigilance.

Luo Qianhua glanced at him indifferently and asked calmly, "I'd like to ask you what you're trying to do?"

"Alliance Leader Luo, this woman's Dao Companion killed my third senior brother from the Ziwei Sect. We need to take her back for questioning. This is... a personal matter, so please, Alliance Leader Luo, do not interfere!"

The purple-robed man spoke his last sentence with extreme gravity.

Luo Qianhua glanced at the battered man in purple robes, a slight smile playing on her lips. She said thoughtfully, "I remember your name is Qi Chang, right? You're the fifth hall master of the Ziwei Sect. A while ago, you and your third hall master went on a training expedition together, and your fellow disciples from the alliance happened to see you and even took pictures. Hall Master Qi's heroic bearing at that time was quite impressive... Would you like me to show it to you personally?"

Upon hearing this, the purple-robed man stiffened for a moment, then stared at Luo Qianhua with a gloomy expression, finally forcing a smile, "Alliance Leader Luo, you flatter me. I'm not quite aware of what you're talking about..."

"If you don't know, then what's the point of saying anything? Get out of here!" Luo Qianhua shouted coldly.

"Hehe... Alliance Leader Luo, don't be angry. Are you free tonight? Let's have a detailed chat at Drunken Immortal Tower?"

The man in purple robes abandoned his previous domineering attitude and instead adopted a very ingratiating expression.

Watching this scene, Xiao Minghuang looked thoughtful. Based on their brief conversation, she could roughly tell that the purple-robed man named Qi Chang must have something on him that Alliance Leader Luo had.

"To be obsequious at first and then fawning, it's laughable!" Luo Qianhua snorted disdainfully, "This alliance leader is too lazy to bother with you. Tonight, a protector from the alliance will come to have a detailed talk with you. Now get lost!"

"Yes, yes, yes, I'll be leaving right away!" Qi Chang nodded hurriedly with a fake smile, then turned around and led a few Ziwei Sect disciples away in a sorry state.

After flying several miles, Qi Chang suddenly stopped and cursed, "Why isn't that damn bitch dead yet! Disgusting!"

The other members of the Ziwei Sect trembled. One of them asked in a low voice, "Fifth Senior Brother, we did such a clean job that day, how could someone still have seen us?"

"You're asking me? Who should I ask?" Qi Chang said, his face full of malice, sweeping over the crowd. "I'll pay 20% as hush money, and you can split the rest!"

"Yes!"

After watching the Ziwei Sect members leave, Luo Qianhua on the ground and walked up to Xiao Minghuang.

"Seeing is believing, Princess Xiao is truly stunning and breathtakingly beautiful!"

Luo Qianhua carefully examined Xiao Minghuang's appearance and nodded.

"Alliance Leader Luo, you flatter me."

Xiao Minghuang remained calm and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

Having witnessed the antics of Mu Qingkong and Gu Qingyu, she was noticeably more composed when faced with someone like Luo Qianhua who only engaged in verbal flirting.

"Hehe, Princess Xiao, you misunderstand. I just think Miss Xiao is very beautiful, and I couldn't help but want to say a few words of praise," Luo Qianhua said with a light smile.

"If it weren't for Alliance Leader Luo today, we would have been in dire straits. Therefore, I will forever remember Alliance Leader Luo's life-saving grace." Xiao Minghuang bowed slightly and said earnestly, "However, Alliance Leader Luo must have other important matters to attend to today, right?"

Luo Qianhua raised an eyebrow and said with a smile, "That's right, there is indeed something I need to discuss with Princess Xiao in person, and it concerns both you and your spouse."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang paused, a look of confusion on her face.

Luo Qianhua added, "As the leader of the Guixu Alliance, it is natural for me to recruit talents for the Guixu Alliance. Princess Xiao and her two Dao Companion are both exceptionally talented individuals. To show respect, I naturally had to personally come forward to discuss matters with you. However, I did not expect to encounter people from the Ziwei Sect who came to bully us. I simply taught them a lesson. Princess Xiao need not take it to heart."

Seeing Luo Qianhua become serious, Xiao Minghuang also replied solemnly, "Although I have been in the Holy Academy for several years, I have spent most of my time in seclusion cultivating and am not familiar with external affairs. I am honored by Alliance Leader Luo's personal invitation, but please give me a few days to seriously consider it, is that alright?"

"Of course, no problem, Princess Xiao, please feel free to consider it." Luo Qianhua chuckled, then reminded her, "However, the Heavenly Dipper Assembly will begin in a year. If the princess cannot confirm her participation before then, we will not show any mercy on the field!"