100: Zihe Valley, there is no return

"Those who are willing to go with me."

"You may gather in my study in a while."

"It does not matter if you do not go."

"Those of you who remain within the Sect should guard it well."

"That is also a contribution."

"It is also a contribution to the Luoyue Sect."

Everyone nodded silently.

Just as the Sect Leader of Luo Yue was preparing to let everyone disperse.

Yang Yi suddenly raised his hand slightly.

Just like a primary school student raising their hand to answer a teacher's question.

"Sect Master, I wonder if I might be able to go?"

Everyone looked astonished.

Everyone knew.

Going to the Purple River Valley is a life-or-death gamble.

Has this guy lost his mind?

To actually want to go to such a place.

They were forced to go.

They had no choice but to go to the Purple River Valley.

Yet Yang Yi seemed to yearn for that place.

Everyone could tell from his expression that he was looking forward to it.

It even seemed like he was pleading.

The Sect Leader of Luo Yue pondered for a moment.

He smiled and nodded.

Afterward, he took the group and departed.

Once most of the people had left.

Yue Lingxin hopped in front of Yang Yi.

She extended her slender, jade-like finger and rapped him hard on the head.

"Junior Brother, is something wrong with your brain?"

"Why would you want to go to such a dangerous place?"

Leng Yueshuang, standing to the side, coughed lightly.

She reminded her Junior Sister not to spout nonsense.

Yang Yi smiled slightly.

"I have heard of the Purple River Valley before."

"But I have never seen it."

"To be able to go with you experts."

"It is my honor."

"With your protection, I will definitely not come to any harm."

Yue Lingxin shrugged her shoulders.

She giggled.

"My Senior Sister and I won't be going."

"As for whether the others will protect you."

"That, I do not know."

"You'd better pray for your own luck."

After saying this, she skipped away.

Before leaving, Leng Yueshuang cast a light glance at Yang Yi.

She sighed almost imperceptibly and walked away indifferently.

One night, a few days later, the moon was dark and the wind was high.

Yue Lingxin suddenly jumped over the wall into Yang Yi's courtyard.

She shouted Yang Yi's name loudly.

"Yang Yi, Yang Yi, come out quickly!"

"We are leaving."

After getting dressed and coming out, Yang Yi asked Yue Lingxin where they were going.

Yue Lingxin told Yang Yi that they were setting off for the Purple River Valley tonight.

As Yang Yi walked out, he asked Yue Lingxin if she was going too.

Yue Lingxin put her hands on her hips, looking extremely proud.

"Of course!"

"As an expert as formidable as me."

"Naturally, I must go along."

Yang Yi had a very good memory.

He remembered that back at the palace, the Sect Leader of Luo Yue had explicitly ordered Yue Lingxin and Leng Yueshuang to deal with the Diancang Sect.

He did not know why he had suddenly allowed the two of them to go instead.

He asked curiously.

Yue Lingxin looked triumphant.

"How could the puny Diancang Sect possibly contend with our Luoyue Sect?"

"That matter has already been resolved."

"So, my Senior Sister and I will both be going."

"How many people are there in total?" Yang Yi asked.

Yue Lingxin stopped in her tracks and stuck out a finger to count.

After counting for a while, she tilted her head, looked at the bright moonlight, and blinked her lively eyes.

"I'm not really sure."

Yang Yi was stunned.

Although this girl was shrewd, she seemed a bit slow when it came to arithmetic.

Having had her shortcoming discovered, Yue Lingxin grabbed Yang Yi's arm and warned him with a feigned fierce look.

She forbade him from telling anyone that she was bad at math.

Yang Yi nodded with a smile, thinking to himself:

I suspect the entire Sect already knows you are bad at math.

Below the Luoyue Sect mountain, the Sect Leader of Luo Yue and the others had already gathered in a secluded spot.

After Yang Yi arrived, the group of twelve set off for the Purple River Valley.

The journey was uneventful, and nothing happened.

After nearly half a month, they arrived at the legendary Purple River Valley.

None of these twelve people had ever been here before.

What met their eyes was a sea of red trees.

They didn't know what kind of trees they were, but they were entirely red, like blood.

The leaves were huge, just like common fans.

As they fluttered, gusts of cool wind blew in.

Large swathes of red leaves covered the ground, and stepping on them produced a crisp crunching sound.

"This is the outer perimeter of the Purple River Valley. There shouldn't be any danger."

"However, everyone should still be careful," the Sect Leader of Luo Yue reminded, walking at the very front.

Zhang Xinyue, the woman who had spoken very forcefully earlier, walked at the very back.

There was also an elderly woman walking in the middle, chatting and laughing with Yue Lingxin.

Yang Yi walked behind Yue Lingxin and side-by-side with Leng Yueshuang.

Because Leng Yueshuang was as cold as frost, the two had nothing to talk about, remaining silent the whole way.

Suddenly, a fiery red giant beast appeared ahead.

The giant beast was covered in clusters of flames. These flames were extremely strange; they only burned on its body and did not ignite surrounding objects.

It resembled a lion, but was larger than a lion, with a body length of nearly two meters.

Its fangs were exposed, gleaming with a chilling light.

It opened its mouth and let out a deep roar. The momentum was immense, shaking the surrounding trees until they trembled.

"A Flame Tiger, be careful," Leng Yueshuang reminded, seemingly warning Yang Yi.

Yang Yi didn't feel any danger, because he was surrounded by twelve powerful women protecting him; there was no need for him to make a move at all.

The Sect Leader of Luo Yue was about to deal with the Vicious Beast before them.

Zhang Xinyue suddenly flew in front of him, blocking his path, and said with a smile:

"I have always heard that Yang Yi's strength is formidable."

"Being able to slay the Zhang Family Head with a single sword strike."

"It is a pity that I have been too busy recently and have not yet had the chance to witness it."

"Today is a good opportunity."

"Sect Master, could you let Yang Yi kill this Flame Tiger?"

The Sect Leader of Luo Yue raised an eyebrow and glanced at Zhang Xinyue with slight displeasure, about to refuse.

Yang Yi smiled from within the crowd and said, "No problem."

As the words fell, he had already leaped into mid-air, the Seven Injury Divine Sword already in his hand.

Everyone saw a flash of sword light, and the Flame Tiger was split into two on the spot.

The moment the Vicious Beast died, Yang Yi had already returned to his original position, arms crossed, looking at the slightly shocked crowd with a smile.

Everyone secretly admired him, unable to help but feel a bit more respect for Yang Yi.

Afterward, the group continued on their journey.

At this time, Yue Lingxin deliberately slowed her pace to walk side-by-side with Yang Yi.

"You are so amazing!"

"To be able to kill a Flame Tiger with one sword strike."

"I couldn't even do that."

She pouted unhappily, her eyes blinking cunningly, and suddenly leaned her neck forward toward Yang Yi's face.

"That sword of yours is so beautiful."

"Can I take a look at it?"

Yang Yi smiled slightly and handed the Seven Injury Divine Sword to Yue Lingxin.

Yue Lingxin looked at the precious sword before her, unable to put it down, caressing it gently.

Suddenly, a sorrowful aura permeated her entire body, making her recall sad memories of the past.

Shaking her head, Yue Lingxin reluctantly returned the Seven Injury Divine Sword to Yang Yi.

Just as she was about to speak, Zhang Xinyue, not far away, suddenly said:

"It is indeed a good sword."

"I have heard some rumors."