81: Chapter 81 Deceiving one's master and ancestors, devouring cultivation.

The demonic Cultivation Technique chant that appeared out of nowhere in her mind, every word exuded a heart-palpitating evil aura, as if it were a devil's whisper from the nine nether abyss, full of fatal temptation.

Nangong Xue's last shred of rationality struggled madly.

Clutching her head, her expression was pained, as if she was engaged in a fierce internal struggle with another self.

"No! This is a Demonic Technique! I am a Cultivator of the Righteous Path, the Vice Alliance Leader of the Heavenly Sovereign Alliance, how could I possibly Cultivate such a harmful evil art!"

However, the voice in her heart was coaxing her.

"Demonic Technique? Righteous Path? Hehe, how laughable. The winner is king, the loser is bandit; history has always been written by the victors."

"When you stand at the Peak of the Southern Region, who would dare say you used a Demonic Technique? They will only praise your strength and commend your wisdom!"

"What are you still hesitating for? Have you forgotten how you were forced into this situation? It was her! It was her refusal to help that forced you to take such a dangerous gamble! In the end, she forced you into all of this!"

"Yes... yes! Revered Master forced me! She refused to save me!"

Nangong Xue seemed to find an outlet for her emotions, and her originally pained and struggling eyes gradually became replaced by a venomous madness.

She found a perfect excuse for herself, a reason that would allow her to fall into depravity with a clear conscience.

"This isn't a Demonic Technique! This is a means for those who achieve great things, not bound by trivialities!"

"Revered Master, didn't you always hope that I could make the Heavenly Sovereign Alliance flourish? Don't worry, I will!"

"Rather than having you wake up and painfully execute me, why not... temporarily 'lend' me your power! Help me guard the Righteous Path and flatten the demonic evils!"

"I will carry on with your will!"

Nangong Xue stood up. After a bout of self-brainwashing, the last trace of hesitation and guilt in her eyes completely vanished, replaced by a ruthless glint.

She slowly walked in front of Fairy Ziyun, looking at the face she once revered, her eyes no longer held any trace of filial affection, only cold greed.

"Revered Master, you can... rest in peace."

As her voice fell, she raised her right hand, spreading her five fingers. Her fair and slender palm, at this moment, was like the sharpest demonic claw.

Without the slightest hesitation, she pressed her palm firmly onto Fairy Ziyun's glabella!

Buzz!

The next second, she unhesitatingly activated that exceedingly sinister chant!

"Ah—!"

A piercing scream, not human-like, erupted from deep within Fairy Ziyun's immobilized body.

Although her Divine Soul was imprisoned and she couldn't control her body, the pain of her Cultivation being forcibly extracted was real, amplified a thousandfold upon her Soul!

A terrifyingly powerful suction force erupted from Nangong Xue's palm, like a black hole, frantically devouring all the energy within Fairy Ziyun's body!

Fairy Ziyun's graceful and noble face twisted violently from the extreme pain, and even golden blood overflowed from her eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.

That was her most fundamental life essence!

The vast Cultivation of a Void Refining Realm Peak expert, like a raging flood breaking a dam, surged wildly into Nangong Xue's body along her arm!

"Ugh ah ah ah!"

Nangong Xue couldn't help but let out a roar that was both painful and exhilarating.

Such an immense influx of energy caused her Meridians to almost burst, but what followed was the supreme pleasure of rapidly increasing strength!

Her aura began to soar at an inconceivable speed!

Soul Transformation Early Stage!

Soul Transformation Middle Stage!

Soul Transformation Late Stage!

Great Perfection of Spirit Transformation!

Boom!

An invisible Bottleneck was effortlessly shattered by her!

Void Refining Realm!

Nangong Xue's aura continued to climb, finally settling steadily at the Void Refining Middle Stage Realm.

She was only one step away from her Revered Master's original Peak Cultivation.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

As the last wisp of Origin was drained, Fairy Ziyun's beautiful "empty shell" finally reached its end.

Her head full of raven hair instantly turned white as snow.

Her smooth, full skin rapidly shriveled, lost its luster, and became covered in wrinkles.

In just a short moment, a peerlessly beautiful Void Refining Grand Elder transformed into a dying, withered old woman on the verge of death.

Nangong Xue slowly released her hand.

With a "thud," Fairy Ziyun's body slumped softly to the ground.

Looking at the disfigured "Revered Master" on the ground, Nangong Xue's eyes showed not a trace of guilt or pity.

Instead, she revealed a smile of extreme satisfaction, even tinged with a hint of intoxication.

Power!

This was the feeling of power!

She could feel that she was stronger than ever before!

With every gesture, it felt as if she could tear apart this world!

Nangong Xue slowly raised her hand and conjured an incredibly complex Demonic Seal, filled with an evil aura.

The Demonic Seal transformed into a purple light and merged into Fairy Ziyun's already murky glabella.

Fairy Ziyun, who had been slumped on the ground, stiffened, then slowly stood up like a marionette.

A strange purple light flashed in her empty eyes, then returned to calm.

She slowly walked in front of Nangong Xue and respectfully knelt on the ground, like the most loyal and obedient servant.

"Very good."

Nangong Xue watched this scene, her smile becoming even more enchanting and sinister.

Her once clear, water-like eyes had now turned a deep, dark purplish-black, as if they could suck in one's Soul.

Feeling the surging power within her, and the humble, submissive "Revered Master" at her feet.

A sense of control and lust for power, unprecedented, intoxicated her, making her unable to extricate herself.

Then, Nangong Xue straightened her clothes and slowly walked to the door of the secret chamber.

Then, she spoke coldly and imperiously to the outside, in an unquestionable tone:

"Someone!"

"The Alliance Leader unfortunately suffered a Qi Deviation during her closed-door Cultivation to break through her Realm, and her mind is unclear. From today onwards, no one is permitted to visit her!"

"All affairs of the Alliance shall temporarily be managed by me, Nangong Xue!"