The two teardrops were quickly corroded by the demonic energy and turned into nothingness.
"Xiuhong!" Miao Yi shouted with a trembling voice.
But there was no response.
Zhao Fei and Sikong Wuwei quickly invoked their arts to check on Qi Xiuhong's lifeless body.
After a while, the two of them silently retracted their transcendence energy. Sikong Wuwei sighed deeply and said, "Brother, my condolences!"
His words of consolation announced Qi Xiuhong's fate.
The iron chains binding Miao Yi abruptly rattled a few times. His fingers clenched into a fist and then loosened again. Miao Yi's eyes were instantly bloodshot as he stared upwards. His entire body was struggling with all his might, but he was powerless to break free.
He wanted to save her. He knew that since his cultivation art could neutralize the demonic energy, he could help Qi Xiuhong just like he did with the Yin energy.
He knew he still had a sliver of hope. If he could neutralize the Yin energy in Qi Xiuhong's body in time, and then invoke his arts with the Glorious Star immortal herb, he could definitely save her. After all, she had just breathed her last.
But he couldn't get close to Qi Xiuhong. He couldn't even touch her with a finger. They were so close, yet it felt like they were worlds apart.
He could only watch as Qi Xiuhong slowly died right in front of him, yet he couldn't do anything about it. His entire body was numb, and he found it hard to breathe. Even his soul was about to suffocate.
His eyes widened as he stared at Qi Xiuhong's pale face. More and more veins of blood appeared in his eyes.
He had never been as anxious and eager to improve his strength as he was today. His breathing was ragged, and he was panting like a bull.
His heart was filled with unwillingness as he struggled against the chains that bound him.
He hated himself. He hated himself for being in a daze at the very last moment! He had cultivated for so many years, killed so many people, and told so many lies. Why couldn't he just say that he truly liked her? Why did he have to let her leave in tears, helplessness, and sorrow?
The feeling of those two teardrops falling on his face was so vivid that he could never forget it. He couldn't imagine how sad Qi Xiuhong must have felt at that moment. It was all because of him.
He suddenly remembered the moment he knocked on the door on the ship. A beautiful woman in a plain yellow dress was cautiously watching him from behind the door. He recalled the first time they met.
He didn't know what love was. He had never tasted or experienced it, so he didn't know anything. But at this moment, he understood, but the price of understanding was so painful. The pain pierced through his heart!
"Ah …"
In the end, the defeated Miao Yi lowered his head and let out a low, hysterical roar. He shook his head helplessly. It was a roar that came from the depths of his soul, as though it had come from the depths of hell itself. It was as though a demon that had been eternally imprisoned in hell was trying to break free from its seal, charge out of hell, smash through this gourd, and destroy the heavens and earth!
The pearl on Miao Yi's neck flashed with a dim light. Lao Bai's magnificent figure, draped in a plain green cloak, suddenly appeared, like a pear blossom glowing with green. He landed on one of the iron chains.
His plain white robe and plain green cloak, as well as his two strands of white hair, fluttered despite the absence of wind in this land of demon aura.
She lowered her gaze and cast a sidelong glance at Miao Yi, who was screaming in terror. She closed her eyes and sighed, "If you really have the ability to reach that stage, I hope you won't hate me when that day comes! This is the path you have chosen. You will have to bear the pain and joy you will have to endure on your own. The path of cultivation is long, and no one can fulfill your wishes forever! "
Lao Bai's floating figure left behind a long and complicated sigh, then quietly disappeared.
That terrifying roar continued. It was hair-raising and numbing to anyone who heard it. Zhao Fei and Sikong Wuwei looked at each other. This was the first time they had heard someone make such a terrifying sound.
Zhao Fei and Sikong Wuwei couldn't help but worry that Miao Yi would go berserk. However, they were worried for nothing!
'Crack!' Miao Yi suddenly clenched his fists, and his knuckles cracked.
As he slowly unclenched his fists and relaxed his fingers, the expression on his face gradually returned to normal. He was abnormally calm, as though nothing had happened. His gaze was calm, and his expression was indifferent.
After silently observing for a while, Sikong Wuwei couldn't help but ask, "Brother Miao, are you alright? Life and death are common for cultivators. Brother, you have to restrain your grief! If worst comes to worst, we'll avenge Qi Xiuhong once we get out. "
"I'm fine!" Miao Yi replied calmly, "Now that I've embarked on this path, I'll kill whoever tries to kill me. I can't blame anyone for this. I can only blame myself for being useless. I can't even protect my own woman!"
"..." Zhao Fei and Sikong Wuwei looked at each other, speechless.
They were worried that Miao Yi wouldn't be able to control his emotions and wouldn't be able to hold on long enough to break the gourd artifact and escape. Now, it seemed like they had been worrying for nothing. However, wasn't his emotions recovering a little too quickly? The two of them had witnessed how perverted he was just now. Was he really alright?
On the surface of the ocean, several figures were rapidly approaching. The person in the lead was riding a snow-white mount that resembled both a Qilin and a lion at the same time.
Gu Sanzheng and the others, who were being chased, were shocked. There were pursuers behind them, and a powerful foe was approaching from the front. What should they do?
"It's a Jade Lion reared by the Realm Beyond Heaven!" Tan Lao hurriedly said, "It should be someone from the Realm Beyond Heaven. Most participants aren't worthy of such a spiritual beast. Why don't we try asking for help from the Realm of Ten Thousand Demons? They've always been at odds with each other. Perhaps this is our chance to shake off their pursuers."
Gu Sanzheng immediately invoked his arts and asked, "Are you a Realm Beyond Heaven expert? The cultivators of the Celestial Nation's Fifth Earthly Branch who worship the Celestial Sage are being pursued by the Realm of Ten Thousand Demons. I implore you to lend us a helping hand! "
A clear voice immediately came from the front. "Who dares to pursue a cultivator of my Celestial Nation?"
Gu Sanzheng and the others were overjoyed when they heard this. They knew they had guessed correctly. The three of them turned around and saw that their pursuers had already slowed down. Clearly, they were a little wary of the newcomer.
The person riding the Jade Lion had already left the group and arrived ahead of them. The Jade Lion stopped on the surface of the ocean and stomped its feet on the blue waves. The blue waves immediately froze into a thick layer of ice, allowing the Jade Lion to step on them.
Gu Sanzheng and the others quickly stopped. When they saw the newcomer, they couldn't help but be taken aback. The man riding the Jade Lion was simply too beautiful. They couldn't help but stare.
Naturally, the newcomer was none other than Yue Yao.
She might be able to fool ordinary people with her male attire, but cultivators would be able to tell with a single glance that she was a woman dressed as a man.
Even Ye Xin couldn't help but be stunned by the sight. The beauty of a woman dressed as a man was even more captivating. Just looking at her made one feel refreshed.
Soon after, Yue Yao's handmaiden rushed over to Yue Yao's side. When she saw the three of them staring at her so brazenly, she immediately reprimanded, "How dare you! Why aren't you paying your respects to Lord Sixth? "
The three of them quickly regained their senses and cupped their fists in unison. "Gu Sanzheng, disciple of the Sword Deviate Sect of the Celestial Nation's Fifth Earthly Branch, Ye Xin, disciple of the Jade Lady Sect, and Tan Lao, disciple of the School of Imperial Beasts, respectfully greet Lord Sixth of the Realm Beyond Heaven!"
Although they didn't know why this woman dressed as a man was called 'Lord Sixth', since she had already said so, they would just follow suit.
Judging from her appearance, the three of them suspected that she was one of the legendary 'Twin Immortals Beyond Heaven', Fairy Yue Yao. It seemed that Fairy Yue Yao was the sixth disciple of the Celestial Sage Mu Fanjun. Could this be how the title of 'Lord Sixth' came about?
"Gu Sanzheng?" When Yue Yao heard the three of them introducing themselves, her gaze quickly fell on Gu Sanzheng. She asked in a man's voice, "You are Gu Sanzheng?"
Gu Sanzheng was taken aback. 'How does she know my name?'
Ye Xin and Tan Lao also looked at Gu Sanzheng strangely.
"Yes, Lord Sixth!" Gu Sanzheng replied respectfully.
Yue Yao asked again, "You are that 'Niu Youde'?"
'Why am I hearing this name again? ' Gu Sanzheng cupped his fists again and said, "Lord Sixth, I am not Niu Youde. I am Gu Sanzheng."
"Lord Sixth!" The handmaiden beside Gu Sanzheng pursed her lips at the approaching Bai Ziliang and the others and reminded them.
Yue Yao immediately realized that Gu Sanzheng definitely wouldn't admit that he was Niu Youde at a time like this, so she didn't ask any further. She waved her hand and gestured for the three of them to move to the back, then turned her gaze to the person before her.
Bai Ziliang had already summoned the Tempest Beast once more and rode it over. He stopped nearby, then cupped his fists and smiled, "Yue Yao, long time no see!"
As soon as she saw Yue Yao, Lan Susu shot a glance at the smiling Bai Ziliang. She pursed her lips, then looked at Yue Yao with a hostile gaze.
Clearly, this wasn't the first time Yue Yao and Bai Ziliang had met.
Gu Sanzheng and the others exchanged glances when they heard the way she addressed them. As expected, it was Fairy Yue Yao. No wonder she had such a devastatingly beautiful appearance.
"And here I was wondering who would be so arrogant as to kill a cultivator of my Celestial Nation, Bai Ziliang?" Yue Yao rebuked without holding back.
Bai Ziliang didn't know whether to laugh or cry as he replied, "What else do you want me to do? This is the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade. " He pointed at Gu Sanzheng and said, "This person is the culprit behind the massacre at Brass Gong Fort in the Sea of Constellations all those years ago, Niu Youde. Who else should I hunt down if not him?"
Yue Yao asked calmly, "What proof do you have that he is that Niu Youde?"
Bai Ziliang smiled and said, "That's easy. Just bring him to the Western Constellations Palace and hand him over to Lord Fu Qing. The truth will naturally come to light."
Gu Sanzheng furrowed his brows. 'Why does this sound so strange? What do you mean by' the massacre at Brass Gong Fort in the Sea of Constellations all those years ago '? Wasn't that something that happened not too long ago? Why is the Western Constellations Palace involved now? '
"Don't try to use Fu Qing to scare me. It's impossible for you to take away a cultivator of my Celestial Nation without proof. Do as you please! Otherwise, don't blame me for turning against you! "Yue Yao scoffed.
Lan Susu suddenly asked, "Hei Langjun, is he Niu Youde?"
Hei Langjun immediately stepped out from the back and pointed at Gu Sanzheng, saying, "Your subordinate can testify. He admitted it himself. I wasn't the only one who heard it!"
'So this is the Hei Langjun who spread the news! ' Yue Yao looked at him coldly and calmly called out, "Lan Ruo!"
Her handmaiden Lan Ruo immediately pointed at Hei Langjun and said, "Your servant can testify that this Hei Langjun is that Niu Youde."
Yue Yao continued, "Bai Ziliang, my handmaiden's testimony should be more reliable than that of a nobody, right?"
"Young Master!" Hei Langjun immediately panicked and looked at Bai Ziliang for help.
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