15: Sword dance and zither music, Xiao Chen breaks down

"This zither music is perfectly natural, like the sounds of nature, yet it carries a hint of sorrow that can influence the mood of Yao Beasts. Only that little girl in the sect who possesses the Heavenly Sorrow Zither Heart could play such a melody..."

As the voice fell, the gazes of the various Peak Revered Masters landed on Yun Xi one after another.

"It is indeed Xiyin." Yun Xi's lips moved slightly.

Qin Tian's heart tightened, unable to help but worry for Bai Xiyin.

Disrupting the sect entrance examination was something that would lead to severe punishment... "I was the one who sent her there," Yun Xi spoke nonchalantly, as if she didn't care at all.

The Peak Revered Masters paused.

Anyone could understand that Yun Xi was protecting her own Disciple.

After all, Beixuan Peak was responsible for this entrance examination; people from Divine Firmament Peak should not have interfered, whether by reason or protocol.

However... Yun Xi had never liked being reasonable... "Haha, since that's the case, adding a bit of difficulty for them isn't a bad idea."

The Peak Revered Masters did not press further. There were no Yao Beasts exceeding the Dao Entry Realm near the Dao Seeking Immortal Sect, and high-level Disciples were guarding the path, so nothing major would happen.

On the contrary, they could take this opportunity to see the reactions of those young Cultivators.

Qin Tian breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"Although I don't know why Junior Sister is doing this, at least she won't be punished by the sect..."

"However... Fourth Junior Sister will definitely be punished by Revered Master when she returns... I'll have to go ask Ming Tian for some Cold-Dispelling Medicine later..."

...Meanwhile, where the Yao Beast tide reached, the crowd scattered.

But strangely, the Yao Beasts did not attack them.

They seemed to have a target, moving forward together... "Xiao Chen!"

"They're all charging at that Xiao Chen!"

Yao Beasts filled the sky—big ones, small ones, fat ones, thin ones—all rushed toward Xiao Chen in a brainless frenzy!

Xiao Chen's expression changed slightly. "What's going on? Why are the Yao Beasts all staring at me?"

"Someone is controlling them. Run, don't stop!" An urgent voice sounded from within the heaven swallowing seed.

"Hmph!"

"Mere Yao Beasts, how could they possibly keep up with my speed?"

Xiao Chen's gaze focused, and his spiritual power condensed into blue wings as he soared into the air... "The timing is just right; it's also time to reveal my true strength."

"Let everyone see the speed that transcends the limits of the Dao Entry Realm!"

In an instant, spiritual power erupted from within Xiao Chen. He pushed his entire body's spiritual power and shot into the sky...!

Thump—!

However, at that moment, Xiao Chen's heart contracted violently. An indescribable, sharp pain spread rapidly from within his body, heading straight for his Sea of Consciousness, threatening to devour his Divine Thought!

"This is... poison..."

"Damn it... when did...?"

Xiao Chen clutched his chest tightly. The wings on his back vanished, and he fell rapidly from the sky, an expression of disbelief appearing on his pained and distorted face.

"Just... who is it...?"

"Good opportunity, kill him!"

In the crowd, Mu Changfeng and Lin Sanyue exchanged a look. With the King Mu Blade and Frozen Moon Spear in hand, they prepared to assassinate Xiao Chen.

But a black shadow was even faster than them!

That person was masked, their face hidden; one could only tell it was a woman.

The black longsword in the woman's hand was as fast as lightning, stabbing straight toward Xiao Chen's vital points.

Qin Tian: "..."

Yun Xi: "..."

Peak Revered Masters: "..."

"Uh, Senior Sister Yun, if I'm not mistaken, that figure seems to be Martial Niece Han Qing?"

"Was this also arranged by Senior Sister?"

Yun Xi's eyes darkened slightly. After a moment of silence, she said, "Yes."

Qin Tian's heart skipped a beat.

"Revered Master seems to be angry..."

"Third Junior Sister, if you're going to go, couldn't you at least bring some Magic Treasure to hide your aura?"

"Your aura is so unique, it's recognizable at a glance..."

He didn't know why Han Qing and Bai Xiyin wanted to kill Xiao Chen.

He only knew that they certainly wouldn't succeed... and sure enough.

In the image, Xiao Chen's body suddenly stalled in mid-air, twisting in a gravity-defying motion to perform an incredible maneuver.

His whole body spun like a top, evading Han Qing's sword tip.

"Insect."

Han Qing's spiritual power flowed as she lightly tapped her toes, tracing a perfect silhouette in the air.

Her figure was graceful and swaying... the longsword in her hand seemed to merge with Han Qing as she danced elegantly in the sky... "What a... what a beautiful sword dance..."

Everyone's gaze was instantly captivated.

In the past, there was a beauty of the Gu Yue Clan, whose sword dance moved the four directions.

At this moment, Han Qing's dance was deeply etched into everyone's hearts.

The Peak Revered Masters praised her repeatedly.

Jian Qi was even more excited, a fanatical infatuation flashing in his eyes.

Qin Tian looked at that silhouette in the sky and sighed softly.

"Sigh, this girl doesn't cherish her own body at all..."

"I must educate her properly!"

The current Han Qing could not perfectly Revered Master the Gu Yue Sword Dance. Once used, it would overdraw her spiritual power and cause her to fall into a coma.

Han Qing's eyes were firm, locked tightly onto Xiao Chen.

She only wanted to kill him—to kill this person who wanted to kill her Senior Brother.

As for anything else, she didn't care... the dance ended.

Endless cold Sword Intent whistled toward Xiao Chen.

The terror of the aura was heart-palpitating.

On the ground, Xiao Chen was weak and unsteady, suddenly spitting out a mouthful of thick black blood.

"Damn it!"

"Why... why are you targeting me!?"

"Why!?"

"Just you wait, all of you. One day, I, Xiao Chen, will trample all of you under my feet!"

"Ah——!!"

Xiao Chen let out a furious roar, and the mysterious dao seed manifested behind him, frantically devouring everything in its surroundings!

The toxins in his body and the Sword Qi filling the sky were all completely absorbed by that dao seed phantom!

The surrounding Yao Beasts seemed to sense some terrifying existence; their bodies trembled, and they turned tail to flee...!

The Peak Revered Masters turned pale with shock!

"If I'm not mistaken, that is..."

"The heaven swallowing seed!!!"

The legendary invincible seed had actually appeared in the Dao Seeking Immortal Sect!

Except for Yun Xi, the gazes of the Peak Revered Masters toward Xiao Chen were filled with fervor.

And at that moment.

Han Qing's spiritual power was overdrawn, and she fell heavily from the sky.

In the forest, Bai Xiyin was also struck by the backlash of the heaven swallowing seed's devouring aura. Her zither strings snapped, and she spat out blood before fainting.

"Junior Sister!"

Qin Tian was extremely anxious!

The space fluctuated, and Yun Xi's figure vanished in an instant.

In just a few breaths, Qin Tian felt two warm bodies leaning against him, one on each side of his chest.

Looking closely, it was the extremely weak Han Qing and Bai Xiyin.

"Take them to heal." Yun Xi spoke softly.

Qin Tian didn't hesitate and rushed in front of Chu Xiong Yi of Pill Cauldron Peak. "Senior Martial Uncle Chu, please save them quickly..."

"Don't worry, don't worry. Rest assured, Martial Nephew Qin, they will be fine."

Chu Xiong Yi took out two Medicinal Pills and used spiritual power to deliver them into Han Qing's and Bai Xiyin's mouths.

The weak auras of the two gradually recovered, and their complexions became rosy.

Qin Tian breathed a sigh of relief.

"Take them to rest for a while; they'll wake up soon."

"Thank you, Senior Martial Uncle."

Qin Tian found a quiet place and settled the two of them properly.

Afterward, he returned to Yun Xi's side, his eyes fixed on Xiao Chen in the image, anger involuntarily rising in his heart.

"The protagonist, huh..."

"Since I can't kill you, then I'll let you experience what it means to be better off dead...!"

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