Chapter - 3 (A new world)

The sun was sorching high in the sky, its golden light shone through the thick leaves of the forest.

Dozens of cultivators ran through the dense bushes with their flapping robes as they chased after a woman. Their eyes were filled with greed.

The woman wore a torn red robe and ripped black stockings. Her face was pale from exhaustion, and her body was covered in cuts and bruises.

Her foundation was badly damaged as she had burned her own origin force to escape.

She clutched a slight glowing jade scroll close to her chest. Her long hair was messy and tangled, and it flew in the air as she ran towards a distance.

"Phu! Phu!"

Her breath came in short gasps, but she didn't stop.

"Just a little more and I will reach Spirit Sword Sect's territory. They don't dare to chase me there."

She mumbled to herself, increasing her speed with the burning of her origin.

"She's heading towards the Spirit Sword Sect!" shouted the young man behind her. He held a red sword in his back and was leading the cultivators.

"Surround her!"

Lin Xue glanced back, her purple eyes were cold and sharp. If one looks could kill, she could have killed the young man a million times.

A month ago, her ancestor discovered an ancient item in the secret realm. But then, a traitor leaked the news in secret.

The three main clans in Silver Leaf City teamed up with a demonic sect and destroyed her clan.

Her family was wiped out. Only she survived, thanks to her parents, who sacrificed their lives so she could escape.

"Stop running, Lin Xue!"

A young man shouted, rushing ahead of the others. His sword gleamed as he slashed towards her.

Lin Xue turned around and waved her hand. A wave of icy energy shot out, freezing the ground and tripping the young man

He fell with a shout, and before he could recover Lin Xue summoned a sword of ice and strike, ending his life in an instant.

"Young Master!"

The people behind cried in shock, and increased their speed. They held the lifeless body of the young man and angrily chased after Lin Xue.

"You bitch, we will kill you!"

Fools! Lin Xue muttered under her breath. Her spiritual energy flared, and a burst of icy energy exploded from her, breaking the incoming attacks of these cultivators.

Several of her attackers fell to the ground groaning in pain, from the force of her outburst.

Tsk! Lin Xue cursed inwardly, some cultivators were cautious, staying out of the range of her attack. Only half of them had been injured.

Lin Xue collapsed to one knee, with her nearly exhausted origin, and it will take decades to heal even with the best holy resources.

Blood flows from the side of her mouth as she wipes it with her fair and blood stained finger.

"You have nowhere to run." the remaining cultivator said in a cold voice but they still didn't dare to come near her.

Who knows what trick she has under her sleeves?

One of the followers of the young man who had died saw Lin Xue was still alive, and in his rage, he raised his hand. A giant palm made of energy appeared in the sky, crashing towards her.

Lin Xue's eyes narrowed. She tightly gripped the jade jade scroll, tucking it under her robe. Then, she took out a talisman from her space ring.

With the last of her strength, she burned her remaining origin, sending spiritual energy into the talisman.

The talisman released a wave of light that surrounded her. The energy palm hit the light, causing the loud explosion that shook the forest.

When the smoke cleared, Lin Xue was gone. The cautious cultivators who were waiting for an opportunity to strike were shocked.

"A teleportation talisman!"

Dam it!

One of the cultivators said in frustration, "If she had such a treasure, why didn't she use it earlier?"

"She couldn't have gone far. Split up!"

"Some of us head toward the range of Spirit Sword Sect and keep guard. The rest, follow us into the forest to search."

The cultivators quickly scattered, some heading toward Spirit Sword Sect's territory, while others plunged into the thick forest, searching for any trace of Lin Xue.

The cultivators quickly scattered, some heading towards the border of Spirit Sword Sect, while others went towards the forest.

Meanwhile, far away, Lin Xue appeared near an old tree. Her body was exhausted and her energy was completely depleted. She leaned heavily against a stone, struggling to catch her breath.

The jade scroll was still in her blossom giving a slight golden glow.

"I can't let them take this," she whispered to herself. But thinking about her situation, she sighed.

Although she has escaped successfully and saved her life, her fate was already destined.

She was crippled. Her origin was exhausted, her foundation destroyed, and her lifespan was now less than a year.

Suddenly through her blurry vision, a figure appeared.

The figure was casually leaning against an old tree, and eating the apple. He was staring at her in amusement.

She was stunned not because of his sudden appearance but about his physical beauty.

He was so handsome, it was as if he had descended from the immortal realm. His skin gleamed like jade, and his features were flawless.

For the first time, Lin Xue felt a strange peace and warm wahs over her as she stared in those sparkling eyes.

His gaze was calm and filled with something indescribable, like an immortal.

She felt an unknown peace and warmth staring in those sparkling eyes.

"Who is he?" She muttered softly, before she lost consciousness.