This battle.
Zhai Ge had definitely been involved in planning it. Even the many sects in this region had chosen to turn a blind eye. They were willing to let the Evil Dao in just to kill Yun Jin.
But what…
What great crime had Hall Master Yun committed?
The sects behind Zhai Ge had plotted against her so thoroughly. She should have known this long ago.
Yet, in prior missions, she treated all of them equally. She had said she showed no favoritism, only fairness. At first, he did not believe it. But after participating in the missions, he realized…
Both Vice Hall Master Zhai and the sect elders had said Yun Jin was too idealistic, too naive to understand the true rules of this world, and therefore destined to clash with it. But… was such a person really wrong?
Kong Huai suddenly remembered. Earlier, when he and the sect elders had gone to mortal cities, the mortals looked at them with fear and awe.
Yet Yun Jin stayed with them overnight, and the mortals treated them with trust and closeness.
Those so-called "adults" thought they understood the rules, that they were the ones suited to this world. But had they ever really looked around?
The majority of beings in this world were ordinary mortals. And these majority beings, would they prefer the innocent Yun Jin, or these so-called "adults"?
Countless thoughts flashed through Kong Huai's mind. He knew he had a flaw: he thought too much.
And at this moment, he thought even more. For the past few days, he had been thinking endlessly. Yet in his heart, the answer had long been there, hadn't it?
"Senior Brother Kong," a voice nearby trembled slightly, "W-what should we do…"
They had already seen some truth, yet refused to accept it.
Zhai Ge was not even afraid of them knowing. He was certain they would stay silent for their own benefit. He still believed they could not change anything.
Kong Huai said nothing. He lifted his head and looked at Yun Jin. He knew the answer, but he still did not understand which path truly led to it.
"Did you hear that?" Yun Jin laughed lightly. "Vice Hall Master Zhai has already warned you. You better decide carefully who will be the scapegoat. Drag this out, and things will change."
The mid-stage Mahayana exchanged glances. The Blood Demon said coldly, "We can resist together. Do not heed her threats. The more she acts like this, the more it proves she is at her end. Follow my attack!"
A fierce assault came again.
Yun Jin raised an eyebrow, then instantly threw a talisman.
The Blood Demon, seeing her use a talisman, instinctively dodged backward.
The next moment, the talisman merely sparked a tiny flame.
Yun Jin laughed lightly: "Do not be afraid. Just a low-level Fire Spark spell."
The Blood Demon's face darkened. He shouted, "Attack together!"
Even with Super Insight, Yun Jin's body began accumulating more wounds under such intense attacks.
On the verge of collapse, Yun Jin threw another talisman.
The eight dodged instinctively again.
This time, the talisman emitted a flash of light and then vanished.
Yun Jin looked innocent: "Just a Light Spell. Why are you dodging?"
The Blood Demon scowled and attacked again without hesitation.
Yun Jin could barely endure. She quickly threw another talisman.
The Blood Demon angrily directed his magic at it.
Was Yun Jin really treating them like fools?
The moment his magic touched the talisman…
Suddenly, it ignited. A terrifying aura erupted.
A sword energy appeared from the void, flying at an incredible speed.
The Blood Demon froze.
This…
This was Ji Wusi's sword energy!
A flicker of fear crossed his eyes.
Kunlun Sword Sect.
Ji Wusi opened his eyes.
A trace of worry flashed in his gaze. It was Xiao Jin. She had used the life-saving talisman he had given her. Xiao Jin in Mingxin Hall must have encountered danger.
Ji Wusi immediately ordered his trusted disciples nearby to rush to Mingxin Hall. He did not know what had happened to Yun Jin, and she had not informed him in advance.
This child was always independent; she must have wanted to solve it herself. But he, as her master, could not ignore her in danger. Ji Wusi pressed his lips, abandoning further seclusion. Everything that could be arranged had been arranged. Now he had to wait for the outcome.
Ji Wusi's sword energy illuminated the entire sky. When it dissipated, the Blood Demon had been completely vaporized without leaving a trace.
Yun Jin raised an eyebrow: "Sorry, this time, it's real."
She looked at the remaining seven, her smile growing even brighter.
"The strongest among you is dead. And you? Can you still kill me?" Yun Jin laughed lightly. "Zhai Ge, aren't you going to act with them?"
Zhai Ge's expression darkened. He did not want to reveal himself. Once he acted, if this matter were exposed later, it would be his death sentence.
Yun Jin could only die by the hands of the Evil Dao.
But at that moment, Zhai Ge heard Lin Xiao's voice in his mind: "Yun Jin must die! Zhai Ge, end this quickly!"
Lin Xiao's tone was merciless. His meaning was clear: Zhai Ge had to act!
Even if Zhai Ge would later be punished for it.
As long as Yun Jin died, the goal would be achieved.
As for Zhai Ge himself, Lin Xiao did not care.
Zhai Ge's expression shifted slightly. He understood Lin Xiao's intent. In the Sect Master's eyes, his life was less important than Yun Jin's. If Yun Jin could be eliminated, his own sacrifice was worth it.
Gritting his teeth, Zhai Ge appeared in front of Yun Jin in an instant. Without hesitation, he struck at her. At this moment, he could no longer worry about anything else. As long as Yun Jin died, the matter could be concealed.
The loose cultivators had already left. The remaining sect disciples would not aid Yun Jin.
If any were foolish enough to intervene, he would kill them!
If the killing was ruthless enough, he could keep the secret.
Seeing Zhai Ge finally act, Yun Jin smiled faintly: "Vice Hall Master Zhai, you acted too late. If you had moved earlier, I might already be a corpse. Poor Blood Demon, your death was unfair."
Zhai Ge remained silent. Then, his figure suddenly grew enormous, reaching at least ten times Yun Jin's height.
Qingxiao Pavilion Secret Art: Super Giant Transformation.
Zhai Ge raised his hand, pressing down on Yun Jin with overwhelming force.
Yun Jin fled rapidly, narrowly escaping the attack.
However.
The remaining seven Evil Dao were already waiting for him.
"Still hesitating? Attack all!" Zhai Ge's voice was cold.
The next moment.
The remaining early-stage Mahayana and Shi Li also moved to encircle her.
Below, the Evil Dao quickly formed formations. Their cultivation was low, but gathering energy could still cause Yun Jin some trouble. Enemies were everywhere from all directions.
Yun Jin was alone, surrounded by everyone.
Only the sect disciples remained motionless, frozen in place. At this point, what should they do?