428: Chapter 428 Dragon Horns

Inside the ancient battlefield!

The wind swirled through the rubble as the smoke of battle dissipated.

Yun Xuanxuan stood atop the collapsed city bricks. She lightly raised her fair hand, and with a flash of blue light from her fingertips, the sea calming pearls transformed into a lustrous stream of light and returned to her sleeve.

A translucent water prison condensed in her palm, with slow ripples flowing like silk, firmly imprisoning the remnant soul of the grey-robed Elder.

The Elder's beard and hair bristled with rage as he frantically swung the ink-black saber in his hand within the water prison. This caused ripples to pulse through the prison, yet he remained unable to shake it in the slightest.

His eyes bulged with fury as he spoke indignantly, "You slip of a girl, do not be so smug! If I weren't down to my last breath with less than thirty percent of my spiritual power remaining, how could I have fallen to the hands of a demoness like you?"

Yun Xuanxuan's brows twitched slightly, and her eyelashes trembled. "I had no intention of fighting. It was you who pressed me at every turn without distinguishing right from wrong, slandering me first and then attacking ruthlessly. Your current predicament is nothing more than reaping what you sowed."

Spiritual power suddenly condensed at her fingertips as she prepared to disperse this remnant soul—

"Young lady, wait!"

A gentle female voice suddenly rang out, like a cool breeze sweeping across the battlefield.

Yun Xuanxuan's movements paused. She looked up and saw wisps of green smoke gathering in the void nearby, gradually forming the figure of an elegant woman. She wore a moon-white palace dress embroidered with lotus patterns, her skirt trailing on the ground. As she walked with graceful steps, she was shrouded in green mist, possessing an extraordinary air.

The woman approached and gave Yun Xuanxuan a polite bow, speaking with dignity and humility, "I am Su Qingyao, the Discipline Elder of the Yuquan Void Palace. Our Sect's Elder was offensive and spoke inappropriately just now. I hope you can forgive him."

Inside the water prison, the Elder shook with rage, shouting in protest, "Elder Qingyao! Why bow your head to this member of the Yao Race? I am but a wisp of a remnant soul; if I die, so be it."

Su Qingyao frowned slightly and scolded him, "Still talking nonsense! Whether this young lady is human or Yao is not for you to judge. Do you think my vision is inferior to yours?"

The Elder's face flushed between red and white. His lips quivered a few times, but in the end, he didn't dare speak again. He turned his head away sullenly, his aura still fluctuating unsteadily.

Yun Xuanxuan's gaze locked onto Su Qingyao as her clear voice rang out, "And if I do not release him, what then?"

"Will you take action, Senior?"

Su Qingyao shook her head gently. "We have been dead for countless years. Now, we only exist as remnant souls through the spiritual array of this secret site. I plead for him simply because I wish for someone to talk to, so this thousand-year-old ancient land isn't too lonely."

She paused, her gaze falling on Yun Xuanxuan. "Since you were destined to enter this secret site, you must have come seeking an Opportunity. I happen to have something here that is quite suitable for you."

After saying this, Su Qingyao raised her fair hand. Green smoke surged in her palm, and a pair of curved Dragon Horns gradually took shape.

The Dragon Horns were deep green throughout, covered in fine scale patterns with a faint shimmering light. The tips glowed with a warm jade-like luster, and they were surrounded by a thick Dragon Qi that resonated strongly with the Bloodline inside Yun Xuanxuan.

She held the Dragon Horns with gentle and respectful movements. "These were obtained years ago during a fierce battle with the Yao Race on this battlefield. They contain pure Dragon Essence. We originally wanted to refine them into a Magic Treasure, but the Dragon Qi was too overbearing, and generations of Elders were unable to handle them. You likely came here because of their summons."

Yun Xuanxuan's eyes locked onto Su Qingyao like cold stars. "Senior, have you been hiding in the shadows watching since the beginning?"

Hearing this, Su Qingyao smiled without a word and simply gave a light wave of her hand. The pair of deep green Dragon Horns floating in her palm were pulled by an invisible force and slowly drifted toward Yun Xuanxuan.

The Dragon Qi around the horns became increasingly dense, and the resonance with the Bloodline in Yun Xuanxuan's body grew stronger, causing fine light-blue ripples to appear all around her.

Yun Xuanxuan looked down at the drifting Dragon Horns. She remained silent for a moment before the translucent water prison in her palm slowly dissipated like melting snow, turning into specks of blue light that merged into the air.

The remnant soul of the grey-robed Elder regained its freedom, yet he continued to pant heavily in indignation.

Then, with a beckoning motion, the pair of Dragon Horns turned into two streaks of green light and landed steadily in her palm.

She said no more. Her body transformed into a streak of light, and in an instant, she sped away.

The freed grey-robed Elder was so angry his beard fluttered. He stomped his feet and said, "Elder, you are confused! Those Dragon Horns contain pure Dragon Essence and are incredibly precious. How could you just give them away to that Yao... person? Sigh..."

Su Qingyao glanced at him indifferently, her tone calm and waveless. "These were Senior Brother Shen's instructions."

"How is that possible?"

The Elder's eyes widened in shock. His face was full of astonishment as he instinctively turned his head to look in the direction Yun Xuanxuan had left. "Could it be that Senior Shen had already predicted today's scene before he went to the Guixu Tribulation Boat?"

Su Qingyao's gaze gradually softened as she looked toward where Yun Xuanxuan had disappeared, murmuring in a low voice:

"She is a pitiful child as well."

...

On the other side!

After Chen Xuan and his group finished off that snake demon, they hurried toward the people from the Medicine Hut.

Fairy Yu Chan lightly brushed a stray hair from her temple. Her delicate lips parted as if she wanted to say something, but in the end, she remained silent.

Beside her, Dongfang Li could no longer suppress the shock in her heart and asked softly, "Peak Master Chen, that thing from earlier was..."

Clearly, she was still shaken by the heavenly lightning that had suppressed and killed the Yao Sovereign earlier.

Chen Xuan was prepared. He nodded frankly, his tone flat and calm. "It was just some means given to me by my Sect Master. I didn't expect to actually have to use it."

With only three instant kill cards left, throwing out the "Hidden Heavenly Venerable" setting now could both serve as an excuse and add a layer of deterrence for the Dao Seeking Sect, making things easier in the future.

Unfortunately, there were too few witnesses to this slaying of the Yao Race—only Dongfang Li and Fairy Yu Chan.

If that Yao Sovereign had been slaughtering everyone in this Secret Realm and he had stepped in to kill it just as the various factions were in a desperate situation, he probably would have received a massive wave of reputation points.

Alas, the world is unpredictable...

"As I thought..."

Dongfang Li sucked in a breath of cold air, her eyes flashing with intense shock. She instinctively exchanged a look with Fairy Yu Chan.

Both of their eyes were filled with unbelievable horror.

Although they had suspected it before, they could be quite certain after today.

The Sect Master of the Dao Seeking Sect was indeed a powerhouse at the Heavenly Venerable level!

No wonder her Revered Master chose to form an Alliance with them. Perhaps she had known all along.

The previous scenes flashed through Dongfang Li's mind: she had used a wisp of aura left by her Revered Master, yet she couldn't even block a single strike from the White-Haired Youth, ending up in a pathetic state.

But this Sect Master of the Dao Seeking Sect, located far away in the Flame Continent, had killed a Yao Sovereign from across the void with just one technique. This level of strength was not just a little bit more powerful than her own Revered Master!

Fairy Yu Chan's mind was also in turmoil, her beautiful face changing slightly.

The Dao Seeking Sect had been obscure and unknown in the cultivation world for all these years. Why would it be hiding such an unfathomable Heavenly Venerable?

If her Junior Sister could really become his Dao Companion, it would be a perfect match.

At this thought, the corners of Fairy Yu Chan's mouth couldn't help but curl into a slight smile.

"Peak Master Chen, if there is an Opportunity in the future, I wonder if I might visit your noble Sect?" Dongfang Li composed herself, her address becoming unconsciously more solemn.

Chen Xuan chuckled and nodded. "Of course!" Then, changing the subject, he added, "However, our Sect Master has always been elusive, traveling the world year-round. I cannot guarantee whether he will be at the Sect."

Dongfang Li nodded quickly, showing no disappointment. Instead, she became more certain. "It would naturally be my honor to meet him once, but it is also normal if I cannot. Such is the way of a Heavenly Venerable."

Fairy Yu Chan hesitated for a moment before finally speaking, "Fellow Daoist, you have saved my life twice, and I have no way to repay you. If you need any Medicinal Pills in the future, just send word to the Medicine Hut. Whether it be Saint Grade healing pills or progression pills, the Medicine Hut will certainly do its best to assist you."