At the summit of Yunsong Mountain, Nine Tripod Sword Sect.
The vast altar, paved with clean bluestone, was surrounded by a densely packed group of the Sword Sect disciples in uniforms, all of whom were deathly pale.
"Sect Master! Sect Master!"
A pale-faced Sword Sect disciple stumbled into the sect leader's main hall, knelt down with a thud, and frantically cried out to the elegant, Silver-armored Woman:
"Elder Wan... Elder Wan's Soul Jade has just shattered!"
"Don't panic."
Zhu Yue tightened her waistband and slowly sat down on the chair that symbolized the sect leader's position.
She replied calmly, "I had anticipated this."
In fact, she realized that something was about to happen much earlier than anyone else in the Sword Sect.
Long before, a Sword Qi that would amaze anyone erupted at the Cloud Pine Mountain.
Zhu Yue already knew that the situation here had taken a new turn.
That was a sharp Sword Qi comparable to that of Half-step True Person.
As for the source... Che Wen Zhong was not skilled in Sword Dao, and Wei Shan was even less suited for it.
The truth is already clear.
Clearly, the newly promoted guest elder, whose only level of "Heaven and Earth Realm" was mentioned in the letter, is definitely more than he sounds.
He is at least not just an ordinary and unremarkable Heaven and Earth Venerable.
Zhu Yue didn't stop Tang Chen's descent from the mountain because she wanted to test his capabilities.
But the result was truly beyond her expectations.
Not only did Elder Wan of the Sword Sect, who was skilled in assassination, have his Soul Jade shatter, but even Tang Chen's Soul Jade is now dim and lifeless, and he is not far from death.
This shows that...
That Elder Ye probably possesses formidable combat power comparable to Half-step True Person.
We can no longer sit idly by and wait to die.
If I don't try new ways to save myself, my situation will only get worse...
Thinking of this, Zhu Yue lowered her eyes to look at the flustered Sword Sect disciple and said calmly:
Go ahead.
"Together with our fellow Sword Sect members outside the hall, we'll descend the mountain and charge into battle in a quarter of an hour."
"Yes!" The Sword Sect disciple responded in a panic, then scrambled to retreat out of the hall.
Once her figure had completely left the main hall.
Zhu Yue withdrew her gaze, her fingertip lightly tapping the chair, but it was like a boulder suddenly crashing into a lake, creating ripples layer upon layer!
The entire Sect Protection Array emitted a buzzing sound.
Along with the tremors, the heart meridians of half of the Sword Sect disciples outside the main hall also trembled, and their faces suddenly turned an unusual red.
Zhu Yue tapped her fingertips lightly again.
Then, amidst a multitude of astonished gazes...
These Sword Sect members, whose expressions had become strange, suddenly coughed up blood, their heart meridians severed, and their bodies collapsed limply.
Buzz!
The altar, which was constantly burning with eerie flames, reacted instantly. The flames spread outwards with a roar, engulfing the corpses that had just lost their life force!
Upon seeing this, the remaining disciples immediately erupted in screams of terror!
"..."
Zhu Yue watched this scene quietly, her expression neither sad nor happy.
After this action, the immense prestige she had cultivated within the Sword Sect over thousands of years completely crumbled.
The remaining Sword Sect disciples probably only felt fear and hatred towards her.
But Zhu Yue didn't care.
Now that Tang Chen has already been defeated at the foot of the mountain, there's no need for her to hide anything anymore.
If she hadn't wanted the remaining Sword Sect disciples to descend the mountain and charge into the formation, thus drawing some attention from the Heavenly Supervision Department, she would have even wanted the Nine Tripod Sword Sect to be wiped out completely.
Fortunately.
After obtaining such a large quantity of flesh and blood.
The altar, as if finally satiated, suddenly spewed out a beam of azure light in full view of everyone!
Within the pillar of light, a lotus seed churned endlessly.
It then darted towards the main hall and landed directly in the palm of the Nine Cauldron Sword Master, who had anticipated this, and hovered there quietly.
The door slammed shut, mercilessly silencing those horrified and terrified gazes.
Although the Sword Sect members were extremely unwilling, they could only kneel on the ground, enduring some kind of bizarre torture.
"Very good..."
Inside the main hall, Zhu Yue looked at the clearly extraordinary blue lotus seed in her palm, and a strange light finally appeared in her usually cold eyes.
It seemed that he was completely relieved.
The [Glazed Lotus Heart] is revered as a sacred object by the Qingwo Tribe.
Compared to the [Glazed Lotus Water] which can nurture Half-step True Person's body, its value is far superior!
With this item, even if she cannot directly break through to the Divine Connection Realm, Zhu Yue is confident that with the support of the Sect Protection Array, she can temporarily possess the majesty of an 80% Divine Connection Realm True Person!
With this in mind, the woman no longer hesitated.
She tilted her head back and swallowed the lotus seed. The immense medicinal power surged through her limbs and bones, gradually pushing her cultivation level to a new peak!
However, before she could fully absorb the medicinal effects...
Boom!!
Amidst a tremendous tremor, the Nine Tripod Sword Sect's Mountain Gate burst open, and a vast and unfamiliar aura surged into her senses.
They're here?
That's a bit too fast!
Zhu Yue frowned slightly; this was much faster than she had expected!
"How so?"
Keep in mind that less than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea has passed since Elder Wan's death!
Doesn't this person need to recover their internal energy?!
Zhu Yue's brows furrowed deeper and deeper. She originally intended to forcibly refine the [Glazed Lotus Heart] first, and then consider other things. After all, the Sword Sect had many restrictions on outsiders, so it was no exaggeration to say that it was extremely difficult to move forward.
It will certainly take some time to reach the main hall smoothly.
However, in her current perception, the other party seemed completely unrestrained, not only breaking through multiple layers of blockades in an instant, but also with an exceptionally clear target, pointing directly at her in the main hall!
No.
That's incredibly fast!
As the distance between the two sides rapidly closed.
Zhu Yue changed her mind, immediately opened her eyes, and looked up. "..."
Boom!!
The tightly closed door was smashed open, and a disheveled figure flew into the main hall with considerable force, crashing through layers of White Jade steps before finally stopping at her feet.
Judging from his face, it was indeed Tang Chen.
At this moment, his breath was weak and shallow, his face was as pale as gold paper, his bones and muscles were shattered, and he was extremely weak.
Yet, meeting the woman's indifferent gaze, he still roared with extreme anxiety:
"Master! Run!!"
His voice, filled with boundless fear, shook the main hall.
The Sword Sect disciples outside the main hall exchanged bewildered glances. How could their once invincible senior brother, even if he was now unable to distinguish right from wrong, have been beaten into such a miserable state?!
"..."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yue remained calm and slowly rose to her feet, her Sword Intent cascading down like a waterfall.
As the current sect leader of the Nine Tripod Sword Sect.
As she moved, a Sect Protection Array covered with intricate patterns suddenly rose up from the top of Yunsong Mountain!
The howling wind rang in my ears.
Soon, she saw the figure she expected.
The unfamiliar White-robed Youth had a calm expression. His jet-black hair danced in the wind, and his aura was as vast and boundless as rivers, lakes, and seas, so powerful that it inspired awe!
His fiery, intense Golden Eyes held no hint of a smile, and he stared straight at me.
He was certainly not an ordinary Heaven and Earth Venerable.
However, there was only one person.