Chapter 538 - 263: The Ten Thousand Poisons Sect Affair Settled, Dragon-Tiger Blood Yama

Chapter 538: Chapter 263: The Ten Thousand Poisons Sect Affair Settled, Dragon-Tiger Blood Yama

Ancient Vassal’s face was ashen. His Divine Sense swept out in all directions like a tide, his eyes a mixture of shock, doubt, and heavy solemnity.

"I wonder which Fellow Daoist from the Nie Family has taken action? Do you intend to move against my Profound Yin Valley?"

The moment that sword strike fell.

Even though Ancient Vassal had relied on the keen intuition of a Golden Core Grandmaster to retreat in time, his Protective Profound Light was still torn asunder by the incomparably sharp Sword Qi, leaving his insides churning.

To shatter his Profound Turtle Shield, which he had spent years refining, and injure his physical body with a single strike—the attacker’s cultivation was clearly far beyond his own.

Ancient Vassal’s heart plummeted.

Before this.

Ancient Vassal had never imagined that the Nie Family had such a powerful expert lying in wait.

He had instructed Duan He and Song Zhe to act as inside agents precisely so he could seize control with lightning speed, bringing the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect firmly into his grasp before the Nie Family could intervene.

But alas, the best-laid plans often go awry. He had fallen at the final hurdle!

That single sword strike had not only utterly humiliated him, a Golden Core Grandmaster.

It had also completely reversed the tide of battle within the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect.

The fighting spirit of the four-sect alliance, which had barely been rekindled by Ancient Vassal’s appearance, completely dissolved under the world-shattering Sword Light.

The only thing left in their eyes was primal terror.

Many even took a few steps back subconsciously, the glow from the Magical Treasures in their hands dimming.

For the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, however, it was like a welcome rain after a long drought.

A fervent light ignited in the eyes of all the disciples and elders. Their flagging morale instantly soared, and even the dark light flowing through the Mountain Protection Array seemed to burn a little brighter.

Lan Yufei whipped her head around, her lovely eyes locking onto Chen Sheng beside her. Her gaze a mixture of sheer delight and feigned annoyance, she asked via voice transmission:

"You... did you know a Nie Family senior was here all along?"

Upon hearing her question, a slight smile touched Chen Sheng’s lips. He didn’t answer directly, only replying with a voice transmission of his own:

"I told you before. As long as I’m here, the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect will be fine."

Seeing the mysterious expert still concealed within the void, showing no sign of appearing, Ancient Vassal grew anxious. Unable to restrain himself, he raised his voice once more.

"It seems I cannot persuade you to show yourself, Fellow Daoist. Very well, in that case..."

"Annoying."

Ancient Vassal’s words were cut short by a female voice, cold and clear as an icy spring.

In the next instant, countless streams of azure light bloomed and swirled in the empty void.

It was like an azure lotus slowly unfurling in water, like moonlight spilling in all directions.

Wherever the clear radiance passed, even the stench of blood and the Evil Qi hanging in the air seemed to be somewhat purified.

As the light faded, a tall figure in a plain white Daoist Robe stood quietly upon the clouds.

Her jet-black hair cascaded like a waterfall, held in place by a simple wooden pin. Her features were exquisite, yet veiled by an inviolable, frosty chill.

Her eyes, which seemed to hold the light of distant stars, swept coolly over Ancient Vassal.

His pupils abruptly shrank to pinpricks.

Though he had never seen her in person, Ancient Vassal recognized her almost instantly.

The sister of the Nie Family Patriarch—Nie Xiangjun!

Within the entire Nie Family, only one person possessed such strength!

"So it is Daoist Nie herself."

Ancient Vassal clasped his hands in a solemn salute. His tone had lost its earlier arrogance, but he still carried the dignity of a Golden Core Grandmaster.

"The Profound Yin Valley and the Nie Family have always kept to our own domains, each minding our own affairs. Yet today, Daoist Nie, you attacked me without a word. May I ask... what is the meaning of this?"

Though the Profound Yin Valley’s foundations were not as deep as those of a thousand-year-old Noble Family like the Nie, it was still a Major Sect that had held dominion over the Southern Border for centuries. It was no pushover.

Besides, the situation in the Southern Border was complex, a tangled web of numerous, interconnected powers.

No matter how long the Nie Family’s reach, they couldn’t reign supreme here.

"I heard you just now. Every word you spoke showed utter disregard for my Nie Family."

Nie Xiangjun gave a cold snort.

"Ancient Vassal, you... have quite the nerve."

She had remained hidden, holding her hand, waiting for exactly this kind of pretext.

Ancient Vassal had publicly insulted the Nie Family’s prestige first. Her making a move now was perfectly justified; no one could fault her for it.

Ancient Vassal’s expression darkened as he instantly understood the crux of the matter.

Chen Sheng’s seemingly reckless questions earlier had clearly been a deliberate ploy to goad him into making such arrogant statements.

His mind raced, and he couldn’t help but soften his tone.

"Fellow Daoist Nie, you jest. The Nie Family of Yunzhou is a thousand-year-old Noble Family of great renown. I have always held you in the highest respect. How would I dare to cause the slightest offense?"

"It was only that young friend Chen’s words were overly aggressive, and I was provoked into speaking rashly."

He looked up at Nie Xiangjun, attempting to shift the topic.

"The great Nie Family is known for its magnanimity. Surely you won’t hold a grudge over a small thing like a momentary slip of the tongue, will you?"

"Insulting my Nie Family... is a ’small thing’ in your eyes?"

A cold light flashed in Nie Xiangjun’s eyes. Without another word, her will stirred.

ZWIINNNG—!

The clear ring of a sword once again echoed through the world.

A terrifying Sword Intent, even more majestic and concentrated than before, surged toward the heavens.

In an instant, all the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi within a thousand-zhang radius converged into that increasingly brilliant azure light.

Visible, transparent ripples spread through the void, and the air grew suffocatingly heavy.

Ancient Vassal’s face instantly became deathly pale.

He had never, ever imagined Nie Xiangjun’s power was this terrifying.

’The strike that injured me earlier was nowhere near her full strength!’

"Daoist Nie, wait! This matter can still be..."

Ancient Vassal cried out, desperately trying to salvage the situation.

But Nie Xiangjun acted as if she hadn’t heard. She brought two slender fingers together and swiped gently downward.

The Sword Light descended once more!

The brilliance of this strike was muted, but it seethed with killing intent. It was as if a piece of the azure sky had been torn from its place, imbued with the absolute will to shatter all techniques. Silent, yet impossibly fast, it slashed straight down at Ancient Vassal’s head.