Chapter 160 - Rank 7, A Calculated Trap? Off To Help

[Cultivation Technique Ranking – Rank 7]

[Snow Dance Immortal Scripture]

[Creator: Xue Nu]

[Cultivation: Late Great Grandmaster Realm]

[Description: The Snow Dance Immortal Scripture was self-created by Xue Nu. Based on her Grandmaster-Grade Cultivation Technique, Snow Dance Art, she merged it with her deep understanding of musical rhythm and dance. After listening to a strong cultivator speak on the principles of martial arts, she had a sudden breakthrough and created this Top-Tier Heavenly Human-Grade Cultivation Technique]

[Note: This technique follows the true path of music and dance. It possesses immense potential, contains no flaws, and can even improve one's natural talent. The true power and effects of this technique are known only to its creator]

[Reward: Special Physique – Immortal Dance Spiritual Physique (100% compatibility with Snow Dance Immortal Scripture)]

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Qin Dynasty, the Land of Hundred Yue.

Hundred Yue City.

Yan Lingji, Zi Nu, and Eastern Monarch Yan Fei looked up at the sky, watching the newly revealed ranking.

It was actually Xue Nu?!

But after a moment's thought, it wasn't all that surprising.

The Snow Dance Immortal Scripture could even enhance one's natural bone structure.

At the very least, none of their own self-created techniques had that kind of miraculous effect.

Their techniques all focused on combat power enhancement.

Clearly, to be ranked on the Golden Ranking, it had to be far beyond an ordinary Heavenly Human-Grade Cultivation Technique.

She created it after listening to a strong cultivator speak about martial arts?

That so-called "strong cultivator" was obviously that scumbag man.

Xue Nu was only able to create the technique with his help.

Just how is it that scumbag knows everything?!

Since meeting him, there seemed to be nothing he didn't know, except how to have children.

"Looks like Xue Nu will be catching up to us soon." Yan Lingji said softly, her tone mixed with emotions.

Over the years, Xue Nu had visited Hundred Yue City often and had grown close to them.

They naturally understood each other's hearts.

Now, with the reward of the Immortal Dance Spiritual Physique from the Heaven Dao, her talent and potential would increase dramatically.

Add to that her powerful Snow Dance Immortal Scripture, and it wouldn't take long for her to catch up.

"Yes, but that's a good thing. She's one of our allies after all." Zi Nu added.

"There are quite a few troublesome people around that scumbag."

"None of them are easy to deal with."

"If we're not strong enough, we'll definitely suffer in the future."

Yan Lingji's voice grew sharp as she spoke.

Her feelings for that scumbag man had grown deeper and crazier with time.

But at the same time, she hated some of his behavior to the core.

She often dreamed of biting him hard, just to vent her anger!

"Alright, stop talking about him. Let's get back to the matter at hand!"

"Xue Nu seems to be in big trouble!"

"Someone is plotting against her, and now that she's ranked, they definitely won't let her go!"

"Even worse, someone close to her is betraying her."

"We must send someone to help her!"

"This is the intelligence I just received. Take a look."

With that, Yan Lingji handed the secret message to Zi Nu and Eastern Monarch Yan Fei.

After reading it carefully, both of their expressions changed.

"Yan Lingji, you and Zi Nu should stay in Hundred Yue City, in case someone is trying to lure us away."

"I'll go in person."

"If anything happens to Xue Nu, that scumbag might not say anything aloud, but he'll definitely hold it against us in his heart."

"That guy is unbelievably petty."

"Alright. We trust your strength. If you run into trouble, just contact our people in Hundred Yue City."

"I've already informed them. They'll assist you in secret."

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Former capital of Chu Kingdom, inside a secluded manor.

"Sir, are you sure about this?"

"If we're discovered, it'll mean a life-or-death conflict."

"Offending such a terrifying enemy might be even worse than provoking Ying Zheng!"

"Sir, shouldn't we think this through again?"

An old man in hemp robes tried to dissuade a middle-aged man dressed in luxurious purple garments.

"We have no choice but to gamble. If we succeed, the rewards will be beyond our imagination."

"And if we fail? Hmph, we've already offended Ying Zheng. What's one more enemy?"

"On the other hand, if we pull this off, a mere Hundred Yue City is nothing to us."

The man in purple spoke in a deep voice, his tone laced with helplessness, frustration, and a touch of madness.

"Hmm? A new ranking?"

"Xue Nu?"

"So it was her... I was right. That woman harbors a great secret!"

"She frequently visits Hundred Yue City. That secret must be linked to them."

"Moreover, my agents discovered that Hundred Yue City treats her with great importance."

"They practically see her as one of their own."

"Even the Mohist School doesn't treat her so well!"

"Our earlier attempt to ally with Hundred Yue City failed, but now we can use Xue Nu to forge that link."

"If it works, with Hundred Yue City's support, we'll have an instant advantage."

"Sir, Xue Nu isn't weak. What's our move?"

"I'll handle it myself. She's still just a Great Grandmaster, not strong enough to stop me."

"After that, we can blame it all on Ying Zheng."

"This will surely spark a bloody conflict between Hundred Yue City and the Qin Army."

"Our Six Kingdoms Alliance and the Hundred Schools of Thought will profit from their clash."

"Also, I plan to obtain the Snow Dance Immortal Scripture manual from her. Even if we can't train people to the Heavenly Human Realm, having Grandmasters and Great Grandmasters using it will still be incredibly useful."

"Sir, we'll leave such schemes to you. Just give us the orders!"

"Good. Do as I say."

The man in purple stepped closer to the elder in hemp robes, whispering plans into his ear.

Their eyes gleamed with wicked intent.

One glance would tell anyone, they were definitely up to no good!

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Secret Mohist School stronghold.

Ever since their Mechanical City was destroyed by the joint forces of the Qin Army, Quicksand, and the Yin Yang School, the Mohist School leadership had become like rats on the street, hunted and hated.

Now, an intense shift was occurring among the Mohist School upper ranks.

A chilling, oppressive atmosphere spread through the air.

At this moment, Xue Nu found herself surrounded by the entire leadership of the Mohist School, led by the Giant himself.

"Xue Nu, could you hand over the Snow Dance Immortal Scripture?"

"Yes, Commander Xue Nu, you're one of our own. The Giant merely wants to study the technique. It would cost you nothing, why refuse?"

"Don't tell me you're planning to betray the Mohist School?"

"We've noticed you visit Hundred Yue City every few years."

"Frankly, I almost thought Hundred Yue City was your true home!"

"So why come back to the Mohist School?"

"What are you really up to?"

One disciple behind Giant Yan Dan shouted sharply.

Immediately, aside from a few who were close to Xue Nu, the rest all stared at her with hatred.

They had already labeled her a traitor!

"You want to see my Snow Dance Immortal Scripture, fine, that's just one part of it."

"But your true plan is to spark a conflict between Hundred Yue City and the Qin Army."

"You want them both to suffer, so you can swoop in and reap the rewards."

Xue Nu showed no fear on her face. Instead, she coldly exposed the Giant's real motives.

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List of Characters:

Nine Songs of Moving Heaven ( 天行九歌 )

・Yan Lingji ( 焰灵姬 ) — Queen of Hundred Yue City

・Zi Nu ( 紫女 ) — Elder of Hundred Yue City

Qin's Moon ( 秦时明月 )

・Xue Nu ( 雪女 ) — Commander of Mohist School

・Fei Yan ( 绯烟 ) — Eastern Monarch of Yin Yang School

・Yan Dan ( 燕丹 ) — Master of Mohist School

・Xiong Qi ( 熊启 ) — Last King of Chu Kingdom