Chapter 148: Extreme Yin of the Charming Girl (Third Update)

Taishang Sword Sect.

"Lu Ye of the Great Dao Sect requests an audience with Sect Leader Wuyue!"

Lu Ye appeared at the foot of the Taishang Sword Sect, cupping his hands as he spoke.

His demeanor was serene and refined, his face adorned with a smile that would earn praise from anyone who saw him—his aura was simply impeccable.

The name Lu Ye had long spread throughout the wilderness.

Naturally, no one would dare impersonate Lu Ye of the Great Dao Sect. Upon hearing his name, the disciples of the Taishang Sword Sect returned the greeting with due courtesy.

"Please wait a moment, Senior. We will report your arrival immediately."

"Much obliged!"

Before long.

A group of people descended from the mountain.

Some cast wary glances at Lu Ye—could he be here for revenge?

Those four had been severely injured.

"Daoist Lu Ye, your visit to our Taishang Sword Sect truly brings us immense honor. Please, come in and join us in the Taishang Hall for a discussion!"

"Sect Leader Wuyue, you flatter me. I still have matters to attend to, so I won’t be entering the Taishang Sword Sect this time. My purpose here is to return the Sword Mountain to the Taishang Sword Sect. The incident of Great Dao Sect disciples betraying their allies was indeed a failure of discipline on our part. On behalf of the Great Dao Sect, I offer my sincerest apologies to the Taishang Sword Sect. I hope this matter will not harm the thousand-year friendship between our two sects."

"Not at all, not at all. Every sect has its share of unscrupulous individuals. The Great Dao Sect’s actions have been noted and appreciated by us. No matter what, it will never affect the bond between our two sects."

Though the words were spoken, had the Sword Mountain truly not been returned, the Taishang Sword Sect would have harbored lingering resentment.

Back when Lu Ye was besieged by numerous Tribulation Transcendents, the Taishang Sword Sect had still stepped in to lend support.

In his past life, the Taishang Sword Sect and the Great Dao Sect had also shared an extremely close relationship, one of mutual dependence—like lips and teeth.

Lu Ye himself was a swordsman and held a favorable impression of the Taishang Sword Sect.

Lu Ye waved his sleeve.

An ethereal Sword Mountain hovered between heaven and earth.

"My apologies—the physical form of the Sword Mountain has been destroyed, but its sword intent remains intact. As a gesture of remorse, I have left behind this Taishang Sword Intent atop the mountain. It should prove useful to the Taishang Sword Sect."

The experts of the Taishang Sword Sect turned their gazes to the sword intent at the peak of the Sword Mountain. Instantly, a shiver ran through them, and their eyes burned with fervor.

This sword intent!

This sword intent!

It was terrifying—so vast and profound, as if it should never have existed in this world. Moreover, it resonated perfectly with the Taishang Sword Sect’s techniques and sword path.

This single strand of sword intent, standing atop the Sword Mountain, would bring immeasurable benefits to the Taishang Sword Sect.

To exaggerate slightly, this sword intent might even be more valuable to the Taishang Sword Sect than the entire Sword Mountain itself.

"Sect Leader Wuyue, are you satisfied?" Lu Ye asked with a smile.

"Satisfied, absolutely satisfied! In fact, I feel this sword intent is far too precious."

"Glad you're satisfied. Since that's the case, I'll return Sword Mountain now. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first," Lu Ye said with a smile.

"Does the Taishang Sword Sect need to assist in any way?"

Given that Lu Ye had already offered such a profound sword intent, his sincerity was undeniable. Li Wuyue felt it was only right to express the Taishang Sword Sect's stance as well.

"No need, it's just a minor issue. I can handle it quickly!"

"Very well. When you have time, you must visit the Taishang Sword Sect. Our sect's library will be fully open to you. Who knows, you might even innovate further and deepen your understanding of the sword path."

"Certainly, certainly! I’ll come when I’m free!"

With that, Lu Ye bid farewell and departed.

His next destination was the Eternal Sect.

Since the Eternal Sect sought to target him, he would confront them head-on and let them try.

Moreover, Lu Ye remembered that the Eternal Sect possessed the Heaven-Reaching Conch, which could contact the upper realm.

He also needed to send a message to Jiang Die—to tell her to prepare herself for his eventual ascension.

Great Dao Sect.

In a courtyard, five women gathered.

Sun Ruowei continuously cast healing spells to aid Bai Qiulan's recovery, but the effects were minimal.

Bai Qiulan remained in a frozen state, her expression twisted in agony.

Her life force was so faint that she seemed on the verge of death at any moment.

Yue Hongling, now recovered from her injuries, could no longer bear to watch.

"Let me try. I’ll use Chanu's Extreme Yin Manual to heal Master!" Yue Hongling declared.

"No! That woman likely had malicious intent. The technique she gave must be extremely sinister," Chu Ling interjected, her arms still slowly healing, her face pale.

"I know she’s wicked, but we have no other choice. Master is in this state, and senior brother isn’t intervening. I have to try this method. From what I understand of this manual, it will only benefit Master—no harm will come to her. I can’t just stand by and watch her suffer like this."

"If something goes wrong, we’ll regret it too late."

Yue Hongling insisted on using Chanu's Extreme Yin Manual. With no better alternatives, the others reluctantly nodded in agreement.

Yue Hongling sat cross-legged on the bed, lifting Bai Qiulan into position. She formed hand seals and channeled her true essence according to the scripture’s teachings.

A peculiar aura enveloped Yue Hongling.

She placed her palms against Bai Qiulan’s back.

A sudden suction force emanated from her hands.

In an instant, an extreme cold invaded Yue Hongling’s body. She felt as though countless icy blades were slicing through her flesh.

Bai Qiulan, though unconscious, had been trapped in a bone-chilling river of ice—an endless, tormenting cold that made her very soul tremble in agony.

She was an Emperor, after all!

She possessed an indomitable Dao heart and could endure pain.

But it hurt!

So much!

This agony was even more intense than in her previous life, with insects gnawing at her very essence, as if devouring her soul.

Why did it hurt this much?

This suffering was tenfold, a hundredfold worse than when the Chaos Venom erupted in her past life.

Suddenly, she sensed a breach in the endless icy river.

Almost instinctively, she poured the frigid waters toward this opening.

A small part of her body was now exposed beyond the river, and an unimaginable warmth spread where the ice no longer touched her.

So warm.

So comforting.

Just like when Lu Ye had once warmed her with his blazing heat.

Back then, Lu Ye had been like a scorching bronze pillar—a torture to others, but to Bai Qiulan, he was a radiant sun.

Now, there was only this breach.

She wanted to channel all the icy river into it—she couldn’t bear even a sliver of this cold anymore.

Yue Hongling’s eyes turned blood-red as thick frost rapidly encased her body.

Her very soul was being flayed alive by this biting cold.

She let out a piercing scream—"Master, stop pouring! I’m dying, I’m really dying!"

"Master, wake up!"

"Wake up, please!"

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