Chapter 341 - 216: The 10-Day Pact

Chapter 341: Chapter 216: The 10-Day Pact

"Elder Lu, don’t be hasty."

Seeing Elder Lu’s face flush red, clearly infuriated by the sudden appearance of this villain, Gu Che spoke up to remind him:

"Since she has said as much, our Cyan Cloud Sect is certainly magnanimous enough to indulge her. Let us see what mysteries she plans to weave, what tricks she has up her sleeve!"

"Hmph!"

Elder Lu snorted angrily, but Gu Che was the Sect Leader of the Cyan Cloud Sect, after all, and his words carried sufficient weight. It was enough to make Elder Lu forcibly suppress his rage and say in a strained voice,

"Fine, fine, fine. Let me see what tricks you have up your sleeve, you villain. But you’d better remember this: the Cyan Cloud Sect will have vengeance for Elder Lou!"

"Elder Lu, don’t be angry. I’m sure what happens today will be something you’ll never forget. Heh heh."

Yin Crow chuckled softly. Though her voice was soft and delicate—what should have been a beautiful sound—its somber tone sent an involuntary chill down everyone’s spine.

She suddenly gave a bow to the crowd. Then, leading Elder Lou, who had been turned into her puppet, she slowly walked onto the stage and, in front of everyone, began to sing an opera.

No one present was a particular fan of opera, yet they could all recognize the profound skill in her performance. Elder Lou was the first to open his mouth, his voice ringing out in song:

"Woman, there! For what injustice do you cry? Speak your grievance."

"My lord, take pity on this humble girl! I accuse that Elder Lu! He stole my Shadow Needle by force, enslaved me, and murdered my beloved."

"I beg you, my righteous lord, to grant this humble woman justice!"

The opera wasn’t even finished when Lu Wengu, the aforementioned Elder Lu, burst out laughing. As if he had suddenly realized why Yin Crow was staging such an outlandish performance, he scoffed,

"Well, well, well!!!"

"HAHAHAHAHA!!!"

"So that’s it! I was wondering why a little wench like you suddenly came to harass the Cyan Cloud Sect. You’re just trying to frame me!"

Though Yin Crow’s face was hidden behind heavy makeup, her frown was still perfectly clear when Elder Lu suddenly cut her off. Seeing his impatience, she simply asked,

"Frame you? Are you denying what I’ve said?"

"Why should I take the blame for something that has nothing to do with me? I’d rather ask you, little wench: I’m over four hundred, nearly five hundred years old, and I almost never leave the Secret Realm. How could I have possibly defiled you and murdered your beloved?"

Lu Wengu’s face was beet red, clearly incensed by the demoness’s accusations. Reputation and integrity were paramount, especially concerning matters of this gravity.

"Yin Crow! You are so young, yet your cultivation is so profound. With such talent, why is your heart so venomous? Two years ago, you provoked our Cyan Cloud Sect multiple times. We are currently under orders from the organization to avoid conflict. But now you’ve come to our gates again, killed our Elder Lou, and on top of all that, you’re framing me!"

"You’re not walking out of here today!"

Lu Wengu grew more agitated as he spoke, nearly storming the stage to attack her then and there. Su Xing, standing off to the side, remained silent. He was an outsider to the Cyan Cloud Sect and didn’t know the full story, so he simply listened, hoping to gather more information.

As for Lu Wengu, Su Xing couldn’t make a judgment. He simply knew too little. Before arriving in this Secret Realm, he had no idea so much had transpired in Luocheng.

"Heh. This humble girl didn’t come to your esteemed Cyan Cloud Sect to fight. I merely wished to sing a song for you all. But now that I’ve been interrupted by someone so uncultured, I see no reason to remain."

"Trying to leave?!"

"Wretched woman! You think you can just leave?!"

Seeing Yin Crow about to leave, Lu Wengu flew into a rage. Ignoring the Sect Leader’s authority, he took a great stride forward and launched a sudden palm strike.

But Yin Crow didn’t move a muscle. With shocking speed, the puppet of Elder Lou moved to intercept the blow, blocking the path in front of her.

"!!!"

Out of loyalty to his sect brother, Elder Lu instinctively pulled back seventy or eighty percent of his power the instant he saw Elder Lou’s face. By the time he tried to strike with full force again, it was far too late.

A massive spatial rift tore open beside Yin Crow. Judging by her dramatic entrance, the sheer size of this rift was a clear message to everyone present: she could leave whenever she pleased. She was only staying because she still had more to say.

Just as expected, she looked at Elder Lu and chuckled with amusement. "By acting so rashly, Elder Lu, aren’t you afraid people will say you’re trying to silence me?"

"With a clear conscience, what is there to fear from the words of others?!"

Elder Lu’s brow furrowed. He stared at the spatial fluctuations behind Yin Crow, understanding in his heart that it would be impossible to capture her now. Nevertheless, he still roared,

"Cyan Cloud Sect disciples, hear my order! Apprehend this criminal! Use of lethal force is authorized!"

"Boring."

As her word fell, she stepped into the void, turning her head to look at everyone one last time as she said,

"I didn’t come here seeking to kill. I was merely revisiting an old place and felt moved to express myself. If you all wish for a battle to the death, then in ten days, this humble girl will personally pay you a visit."

"Furthermore..."

"The grudge between me and him cannot be ended by me alone. In ten days, he and I will pay a visit together."

"If you have the guts, then stay and fight! What’s this nonsense about a ten-day agreement? Are you scared, you wretched woman?"

Elder Lu was infuriated. Yin Crow could have left at any moment, but instead, she lingered, halfway out the door, just to threaten them.

"Heh heh. If Elder Lu wishes to hand his life over to me today, I would be more than happy to accept. It would just be a shame, that’s all."