Changsha Commandery

Silverbone Demon Venerable still lounged lazily on her cushioned couch.

Her slender fingers gently twined around a lock of dark hair.

Her ruby eyes gazed coolly at the three Great Demons below, who were weeping bitter tears.

The corners of her lips.

Slowly curved upward.

Twang—!!!

A resonant vibration abruptly rang through the gloomy cave abode.

Silverbone Demon Venerable suddenly raised the right hand that had been toying with her hair.

Her five fingers spread slightly.

Whoosh—!!!

Five exceedingly fine silver streaks swept out from her fingertips.

Those silver streaks were as thin as gossamer. In the dim firelight, they were almost impossible to spot without close scrutiny.

Squelch—

Green Snake Demon, who had been speaking with such enthusiasm, abruptly stiffened.

Then.

Crack!

Crack!

Crack!

Green Snake Demon's flesh now seemed like dough, the five threads cutting mercilessly into his body.

"Urgh... ghh..."

Green Snake Demon's eyes bulged, his vertical pupils brimming with disbelief.

In the blink of an eye.

This Ink-Point Great Demon, who had commanded wind and rain outside Changsha Commandery with his vicious, insidious methods.

Had every bone in his body snapped by those five zither strings, folding him into a ball of flesh!

Silverbone Demon Venerable slowly withdrew her hand.

The five silver threads instantly vanished.

She accepted a brocade handkerchief from a maid and gently wiped her fingers.

"What I despise most..."

"Is someone trying to play paltry little tricks in front of me."

"..."

Silence settled over the air.

Golden Lion Demon King and Black Panther Demon beside him were frightened out of their wits.

After a brief hesitation.

The two demons hurriedly said, "Well killed! Well killed, my lady!"

"That long worm was always full of venomous schemes, forever obeying to your face while defying you behind your back!"

"I've long found him