The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 571: A Desperate Strike for the Lotus Seeds

Chapter 571: A Desperate Strike for the Lotus Seeds

This statement was incredibly arrogant, eliciting cheers from the disciples of Penglai Island.

Even though they couldn’t use such magical artifacts, if the island master did, it would enhance Penglai Island’s reputation, allowing them to walk with their heads held high when they went out. Apart from Jialan, they were the strongest on Penglai Island!

Xuan Yinyue couldn’t stand this provocation. Gripping the hilt of her sword, she took a step forward, ready to confront him. "I’ll cut him down for you!"

"Senior!" Yun Yubai, who had just suffered humiliation, didn’t get angry. Instead, he used a hand seal to transmit his voice to Xuan Yinyue, "Senior, don’t lose your composure. We came for the lotus seeds. When I used the talisman earlier, I already sensed that he had indeed put all the treasures from the hidden chamber into his Qiankun Bag."

This meant that the Primordial Lotus Seed was definitely among them!

Xuan Yinyue’s eyes lit up, and she transmitted back, "You’re quite clever."

"He has many magical artifacts. Although I can’t beat him, using my wits has always been my strong suit." Yun Yubai’s lips didn’t move, but he continued explaining his plan.

"However, his Qiankun Bag will surely be difficult to break. After I exhaust my strength to break it..."

But Xuan Yinyue cut him off, handing him her storage bag.

She smiled and said, "After you break open his Qiankun Bag, I’ll detonate my inner dan and demon dan to give you a chance to escape."

"Senior, how can I let you, a woman, pave the way!" Yun Yubai protested.

"I’ve already used forbidden techniques to raise my cultivation to this level. Even if I don’t self-destruct, I won’t survive for long." Xuan Yinyue said fearlessly, her expression resolute. "Yun Yubai, I only ask you to do one thing—deliver this storage bag and the stolen lotus seeds to Chu Nanli in the Human World. In this way, I can atone for my sins."

She worried that Yun Yubai wouldn’t understand Nanli’s identity, so she added, "She is the princess of the Mu Nation."

Yun Yubai was surprised. He hadn’t expected Xuan Yinyue to have met Nanli. Would Nanli be alright given Xuan Yinyue’s fiery temperament?

Before he could clarify, Yan Buxiu had already noticed their whispered conversation. He waved the Nine Heavens Fan, unleashing a torrent of wind blades towards the two.

"Go!" Xuan Yinyue swung her sword.

Her blade transformed into a rain of swords, quickly blocking many of the wind blades. She aimed to fly forward and strike Yan Buxiu. However, the power of the Nine Heavens Fan was tremendous, and the fierce wind obscured her figure.

It was indeed a celestial artifact once used by an immortal. Even a skilled practitioner like Xuan Yinyue was injured by the fierce winds.

Her red attire was torn, revealing her snow-white skin, now marred by numerous bloody scratches.

But Xuan Yinyue didn’t falter; she gathered her spiritual power into her sword and roared, shaking the heavens. Finally, she managed to cleave through the gusts of wind!

The impact was tremendous. Disciples who had not yet reached the Base Building stage fainted, while those at the Golden Core level were left gasping for breath. Only the elders at the Nascent Soul stage fared slightly better.

And they were not idle; they aimed to capture Yun Yubai. Yet, Yun Yubai cast several talismans, forming an illusion array that trapped the ill-intentioned disciples within.

Xuan Yinyue had opened a path for him.

Just this one opportunity!

Using the talisman, Yun Yubai instantly teleported behind Yan Buxiu. Yan Buxiu reacted quickly, turning to swing his fan, but Xuan Yinyue swooped in, striking his Nine Heavens Fan and temporarily hindering its use.

With one hand, he quickly formed a hand seal, causing ice spikes to shoot out from his surroundings.

At such close range, if they didn’t dodge immediately, they would be struck and frozen solid.

Yun Yubai’s eyes sharpened as he erected a barrier using a talisman. He used another talisman, infusing it into his sword, and aimed it straight at Yan Buxiu!

Yan Buxiu laughed, "I wear the indestructible armor of King Kong; your sword can’t harm me!"

However, he was mistaken. Yun Yubai wasn’t trying to kill Yan Buxiu but was instead severing the strap of the Qiankun Bag.

The Qiankun Bag dropped down.

With nearly all his spiritual power spent, Yun Yubai struck the Qiankun Bag with all his might!

Golden light shot forth, landing on the Qiankun Bag, causing the earth-toned bag to tremble and crack.

"Despicable!" Yan Buxiu feared for his life, directing all his attention to himself and neglecting his Qiankun Bag.

In a rush, he unleashed a stream of spiritual power to protect it.

But Xuan Yinyue sent a burst of demonic energy from her left hand to counter his spiritual power.

Bang!

Under the golden light, the Qiankun Bag burst open, scattering its precious treasures everywhere.

Yan Buxiu, startled and furious, shouted and unleashed all his spiritual power.

A violent wind erupted in the air, mixed with Yan Buxiu’s spiritual energy, causing anyone who opened their eyes to feel unbearable pain.

Yun Yubai had already exhausted his spiritual power and could not resist.

Yet, he still kept his eyes open.

As blood tears streamed down his face, he finally caught sight of the Primordial Lotus Seed.

Clenching his teeth, he used several Teleportation Talismans to catch each of the scattered lotus seeds.

"Senior!!!" He didn’t want Xuan Yinyue to die here without a trace. "Let’s go!!!"

Yan Buxiu immediately understood that their theft of the lotus seeds was aimed at resurrecting the deceased Ye Qingchi.

He made a hand seal in a fit of rage: "You won’t take another thing from Penglai Island!"

If he used the Nine Heavens Fan, he could certainly eliminate them, but that would also blow away the scattered treasures into the sea, ensuring they would be lost for good.

Ice spikes erupted again, densely packed, leaving no gaps.

Yan Buxiu pushed his hand forward, and the ice spikes flew toward Yun Yubai with lethal intent.

The sound of the piercing wind was deafening.

Yun Yubai’s vision was obscured, yet he sensed danger closing in from all sides, with no way to avoid it!

In this critical moment, Xuan Yinyue had reached his side, and Dragon Spring expanded, carrying Yun Yubai away.

Yun Yubai recognized her sword with a hint of sobbing, "Senior..."

"It will take you to safety," Xuan Yinyue said calmly. "Kid, remember to help me fulfill my wish."

With that, she joined her fingers, unleashing her final sword intent.

This was the last sword intent of her life.

It shattered many ice spikes, creating a path of escape. The Dragon Spring Sword understood its master’s intent and flew Yun Yubai away along the route to safety.

Seeing one person and one sword about to leave Penglai Island, Yan Buxiu glared at the elders trapped in the illusion, no longer caring to curse them.

He intended to cast another spell to strike them down, but Xuan Yinyue had already soared into the air again.

"What do you want to do?" Yan Buxiu sensed a bad premonition.

Sure enough, Xuan Yinyue detonated her inner dan and demon dan!

She closed her eyes and murmured, "Brother, I’ll follow you."

Both dan exploded simultaneously, releasing immense power.

Not only was Xuan Yinyue’s body obliterated, but disciples nearby were also reduced to nothing!

Yan Buxiu hurriedly gathered his spiritual power to create a barrier, shielding himself and the elders from the explosion.

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