Chapter 11: The Cloud Heaven Sword Immortal and the Demon Realm Temptress
Clang!
Amidst the clouds, two massive beams of sword light, one green, one white, clashed fiercely, their sword energy tearing the air apart.
Mystic Lord realm experts could freely manipulate the surrounding world’s energy, allowing them to fly for extended periods and unleash attacks that could alter the weather, their power awe-inspiring.
However, compared to the script’s description, this battle seemed… restrained. They weren’t fighting at full strength.
This was strange.
The Ninth Sword Immortal and Jiu Youyue weren’t the same person.
The Ninth Sword Immortal’s real name was Yun Daiyue. She and Yun Xiu had grown up together, their bond deep and unbreakable. Jiu Youyue, on the other hand, was a temptress from the Demon Realm. She had killed Yun Daiyue, assumed her identity, infiltrated Cloud Heaven Palace, successfully stolen their treasured inheritance, and then defected.
Yun Xiu, upon learning the truth, had personally chased her down, leading to this confrontation.
They had been evenly matched, their battle ending in a draw, both severely injured.
The Mystic Lord realm clash had attracted the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire, which had unleashed its Beast King level flame slave to attack them.
Both women, heavily injured, had fled, eventually being rescued by Yan Zhen.
— That’s how the plot was supposed to unfold.
But now, their fight seemed… lackluster, lacking the intensity of a life-or-death struggle. It was more like a friendly spar between fellow disciples.
At this rate, even if they were ambushed by the Beast King, they wouldn’t be severely injured.
And if they weren’t severely injured, he wouldn’t have the opportunity to rescue them.
And if he didn’t rescue them, he wouldn’t be able to “borrow” their strength to defeat the flame slave and obtain the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire.
One small change could affect the entire story.
As for his first love and his first… intimate experience, those were secondary concerns.
[Ding! Key Plot Point Activated.]
[Current Plot Progress: Chapter 225 – The Battle Between the Cloud Heaven Sword Immortal and the Demon Realm Temptress.]
[Acting Requirements: Observe the aerial battle, then rescue the two injured women.]
[Completion Rate: 0%.]
The system had issued the task, but all he could do now was wait and see.
…
Above the clouds, the two women clashed swords, then separated, their gazes locked in a silent standoff.
“Jiu Youyue, you’re reborn too, aren’t you?”
“Guess~”
“If you’re reborn, you should know that the Demonic Consort won’t honor her promise and grant you freedom. Why are you still working for her, stealing Cloud Heaven Palace’s treasured inheritance?”
“Do you want me to stay at Cloud Heaven Palace, Sister? Don’t forget, I’m not Yun Daiyue, the one who grew up with you. I’m Jiu Youyue, the Demon Realm Temptress. You should be seeking revenge.”
“I already avenged Daiyue in my previous life.”
“Heehee, after all you’ve experienced, you’re still so pure and kind, Sister. No wonder that boy loves you so deeply. I’m so envious. Unlike me… Even after taking his… everything, I couldn’t win his heart. I could only cling to him in my final moments, hoping he would remember me… I wonder… did he really remember me? Sigh~”
“He… Yan Zhen remembers you. He keeps your belongings with him. He even placed a memorial tablet for you in his ancestral hall. It reads…”
“—What does it read?”
“Beloved Jiu Youyue.”
“R-really? You’re not lying, Sister~”
“No.”
“So… did you two… end up together in the end?”
“…”
“I guess not? I told him to reconcile with you before I died. That stubborn boy…”
“It wasn’t his fault. It was me. I couldn’t face him.”
“You two are equally stubborn. Well, you better seize this opportunity, Sister. Otherwise, I’ll make Little Zhenzhen mine.”
“I’ve already instructed General Huangfu and Wenqing to go to Martial Tang City to change the marriage agreement, making him marry into Cloud Heaven Palace. He’ll be Wenqing’s husband, my son-in-law. Nothing will happen between us.”
“Are you trying to distance yourself from him, Sister?”
“I just… don’t want to repeat the mistakes of my past life. I don’t want him to resent Cloud Heaven Palace. And… there’s nothing between us now.”
“That’s great! Since you’re not interested, Sister, I’ll take your share, creating an even more romantic encounter than our previous life. How about… falling from the sky and landing on him? What do you think, Sister?”
“…Do as you please. Just don’t go back to the Demon Realm.”
“I can’t promise that. I have my own responsibilities.”
“Why are you still serving the Demonic Consort? The more you help her, the faster she recovers. Once she’s fully recovered, she’ll absorb you all back into her.”
“Don’t waste your breath, Sister. I won’t change my mind. Instead of worrying about me, you should focus on your own feelings for him. Deceiving yourself won’t lead to a happy ending. You’ve already missed your chance once. If you miss it again, you’ll never forgive yourself.”
— Roar!
A deafening roar echoed through the sky, their expressions changing. Here it comes.
Two dark figures, like bolts of lightning, shot towards them, attacking without warning.
They turned, their swords raised, their sword energy blocking the sneak attack.
Clang!
Claws clashed against sword energy, sparks flying.
They were two winged dragons, their bodies resembling lizards, covered in tough scales, their foreheads bearing twisted demonic fire imprints, indicating they were under the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire’s control.
It had been these dragons that had ambushed them in their weakened state in her previous life, worsening their injuries, causing them to faint upon landing, leading to their “discovery” by Yan Zhen.
And the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire had even tried to turn them, two Mystic Lords, into its flame slaves, ordering the other Mystic Beasts in the mountains to hunt them down.
Yan Zhen, to protect them, had fought countless powerful beasts alone, nearly losing his life.
This time, they were prepared. They wouldn’t be as vulnerable.
And with their reborn knowledge and experience, their true strength now surpassed their past selves.
Yun Xiu and Jiu Youyue, back to back, exchanged glances, then launched their counterattack.
…
A new battle erupted in the sky, two women against two dragons, the clash of four Mystic Lords even more awe-inspiring.
Yan Zhen could only hide behind a large tree, observing the terrifying spectacle.
As expected, the two dragons were no match for them, forced to retreat.
He knew it was wrong, but he secretly cheered for the dragons.
Come on, dragon bros! Show some spirit! Give me a chance to be a hero!
The dragons roared, their cries echoing through the mountains.
Then, Tier 5 Mystic Beasts from the core region arrived, one after another, soaring into the sky, surrounding the two women.
There were ten Tier 5 Mystic Beasts, their strength ranging from low-star to high-star.
The tide turned. Facing two Tier 6 Mystic Beasts and ten Tier 5 Mystic Beasts, they were gradually overwhelmed.
After slaying five Tier 5 beasts, they were both struck by the dragons’ sneak attacks, their injuries worsening. They had no choice but to flee.
Yan Zhen, activating his Spiritual Perception, followed their descent, racing towards their landing site.
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