Chapter Seventy-Six: First Test

"Damn, how can this Yun Chuxue hide so well? We've sensed her nearby, yet why can't we find her?"

"Stop complaining and keep searching."

"Are you looking for me?"

"What?"

"It's Yun Chuxue, quick, run!"

"You can't escape."

Mo Xi flashed in front of the two, beheading them in an instant. They died without awareness, their eyes wide with fear before their demise.

Immediately, Mo Xi began endless slaughter. Anyone looking for Yun Chuxue met their end.

As Yun Chuxue engaged, Yao Wu located her through formations and hurried towards her.

On her way, Yao Wu's subordinates, ranging from Spirit Saint Realm to Spirit King Realm, were all annihilated.

Yao Wu stopped as she witnessed Yun Chuxue swiftly massacring her subordinates.

Seeing Yao Wu not far away, Mo Xi soared into the air, watching Yao Wu trembling with a hint of amusement.

"Yun Chuxue, hand over the divine artifact, or today, I'll risk my life to kill you."

"Just you?"

Immediately, Yao Wu unleashed her formations, gathering the power of eighteen black-clothed individuals onto herself, intending to strike Yun Chuxue down in one blow.

Mo Xi addressed Yun Chuxue in her spiritual sea, "Yun Chuxue, let me show you what a true divine artifact and genuine spiritual techniques are."

With the Moon's Lament Sword in hand, Mo Xi pointed it skyward, causing a sudden change in the weather. The sky darkened, a display of power capable of altering the heavens and earth.

Yao Wu felt a sense of panic but had already lost the Water Kan Sword. She had nothing to lose and used all her spiritual power to unleash her strongest attack, "Moonshadow Shatter."

"Moon's Lament Dance of Heavenly Requiem."

A devastating milky-white beam shot toward Yao Wu. Her Moonshadow Shatter was instantly shattered, and facing the Moon's Lament Dance of Heavenly Requiem, Yao Wu hastily dodged. However, her black-clothed subordinates behind her weren't as fortunate and were instantly turned to ashes by the attack.

The white beam pierced through the mountain behind Yao Wu, leveling it to the ground and leaving a deep ravine along its path, obliterating all trees in its wake.

Yao Wu barely survived, panting heavily with eyes filled with endless hatred. "Yun Chuxue, I won't let you get away with this."

With that, she returned to the city of Didi East with her injuries.

Back in the city, Yao Tian embraced Shen Yueru, smiling, "Don't worry, my sister will definitely kill Yun Chuxue. You can rest assured by my side."

"Mm."

Shen Yueru had been accompanying Yao Tian here for a long time, with the goal of convincing Yao Wu to kill Yun Chuxue.

Upon Yao Wu's return, Yao Tian learned that Yun Chuxue's strength had greatly increased. He sat paralyzed on the ground. "Sister, what should we do?"

"Don't worry, she's injured now. A full-force attack from her will surely backfire. She won't be back for a while. Let's wait until the leader's mastery is complete. You go down and arrange it. Make sure to prevent Yun Chuxue's sneak attacks."

"Alright."

Yun Chuxue, now clad in clean white clothes, was swiftly heading towards the Spiritualist Guild. The time was almost up for the eight-year agreement, and she had to hurry.

Mo Xi, after demonstrating her most powerful attack using all her spiritual power, was now recuperating in her spiritual sea.

Time passed quickly, and Yun Chuxue arrived at the top floor of the Spiritualist Guild, where Lord Yushi Bao was leisurely reading a book.

"Who's there?"

"It's me, Lord Bao."

Yun Chuxue spoke in her previous voice, surprising and delighting Yushi Bao. "Ah, you're back. Good, good. Your strength has reached the late Spirit Realm stage. This is beyond my expectations."

"Lord Bao overpraises. You're right; indeed, I am Yun Chuxue."

Upon hearing Yun Chuxue reveal her original identity, Yushi Bao's expression of surprise and joy gradually turned cold.

"It seems you've come prepared this time, haven't you?"

"During the eight-year agreement, I will reveal my identity. By then, you can stand on my opposing side. Don't involve the Spiritualist Guild in this war."

"Hahaha..." Yushi Bao burst into laughter upon hearing Yun Chuxue's words.

"Why are you laughing?" Yun Chuxue inquired.

"Yun Chuxue, although I may not be the brightest, I understand the meaning of loyalty. You're the wife of our Spiritualist Guild's leader. Wherever you are, we'll always be your strong support. I know you have your concerns, but the Spiritualist Guild won't be easily bullied."

Yun Chuxue remained silent. At that moment, Yushi Shi walked in, relieved to see Yun Chuxue safe.

"Lord Bao."

"Hmm, Yushi, why are you here?"

"I sensed that Xue'er had returned, so I came to see."

Then he turned to Yun Chuxue. "Xue'er, what are your thoughts now?"

"I want to face the cult alone, regardless of the outcome."

Yushi Shi was deeply worried about Yun Chuxue's safety. "Xue'er, why do you have to face it alone? What about me? What am I?"

Yushi Shi asked with some anger, but Yun Chuxue replied coldly, "Yushi, history won't repeat itself. I believe I can handle it."

Feeling awkward between the couple, Yushi Bao slowly backed away.

"What about me?" Yushi Shi anxiously asked, eager to help Yun Chuxue.

"You just need to take care of our daughter. There's nothing else for you to do."

Yushi Shi scoffed a few times, then sat back on his chair, staring blankly at Yun Chuxue. "So you don't trust me. Hmph..."

"Yushi, don't forget, standing before you is your enemy. I'll reveal my identity later, let them target me all they want. At least my daughter will be safe."

"You're only thinking about your daughter," Yushi Shi said with frustration as he stormed out.

Ignoring him, Yun Chuxue stood by the window, contemplating under the moonlight.

Yushi Bao slowly approached her and stood beside her. "Yun Chuxue, are you thinking about your daughter?"

"Yes."

"Go see her."

"No, I'd rather think about how to deal with them."

Yun Chuxue declined, and Yushi Bao didn't press further, watching her lost in thought, feeling a pang of pity for her.

Despite her killing Yushi Shi's master, Yushi Bao understood her background. Saved by the elders of the Yun Chuxue Palace when she was orphaned, she grew rebellious from a young age, detesting nobility and offending many due to her rebellious nature. As an adult, she lived a solitary life, possibly due to her lonely childhood, avoiding interactions with others and always prioritizing self-interest. After decades of twists and turns, her only wish now was for her daughter to grow up safely, which was why she had spoken as she did earlier.