Overwhelming demonic energy swept across heaven and earth. Demonic shadows instantly filled the sky above Sunset Ancient City.
Ma Liang's eyes narrowed. A paintbrush suddenly appeared in his hand. With two casual strokes in the air before him, a luminous immortal figure instantly materialized and charged straight towards the demonic seal.
Boom!
The two attacks collided violently. Although neither had used their full strength, the commotion instantly attracted the attention of many within Sunset City.
Supreme orthodoxies—there were only a handful in the entire Eastern Territory of the Sacred Province. While the Myriad Demons Sect had the Ling Clan behind it, the Yunshu Immortal Sect, with its millennia of heritage, possessed even deeper foundation.
"Look! It's Fu Yunyao from the Myriad Demons Sect and Ma Liang from the Yunshu Immortal Sect!"
"Those two sects really fight wherever they go."
"It can't be helped.One's demonic, one's immortal—they're natural enemies. Besides, I heard the previous Young Master of the Myriad Demons Sect was killed by the Yunshu Immortal Sect..."
"This is interesting.Let them fight. Once they're done, no one will be left to compete with us for the opportunities in the Sunset Mountains."
"Junior Sister Fu, you brought this upon yourself." Ma Liang stood with one hand holding the brush, the other behind his back, a look of mockery on his face as he stared at Fu Yunyao not far away. Compared to her, he was slightly older and had been at the peak of the Profound Clear Realm for longer. Therefore, in terms of pure cultivation, he looked down on Fu Yunyao completely.
"Then today, Yunyao will learn from Senior Brother Ma's strength." Fu Yunyao showed no fear. As her jade hands danced, strands of demonic energy intertwined, vaguely forming the shape of a square ancient seal that spun and whistled above her head. The runes on the seal flickered, carrying a hint of world-destroying power.
Hmph. "I've long heard that Junior Sister Fu's Apocalyptic Demonic Seal is exceptionally domineering. Very well, let me see today if this Demonic Sect true disciple is a fraud or... rose to her position through beauty." Ma Liang sneered. The brush in his hand pointed through the air, and a ferocious beast totem instantly appeared out of nowhere. A savage, demonic aura surged as the beast creature from Ma Liang's brush seemed to tear through the void, arriving before the crowd in the blink of an eye.
"Junior Sister Fu, be careful!" That's the righteous path for you—always habitually warning their opponent before striking. If it were Ling Xiao, he would have long since taken the opportunity to strike unexpectedly and crush his foe with one palm.
Hum. Space vibrated; the beast roared. It then transformed into a streak of light, shooting furiously towards Fu Yunyao.
Hmph. Seeing this, Fu Yunyao merely snorted coldly. Her jade hand slashed down decisively. The demonic seal above her head instantly pierced through the void and slammed down hard.
Boom!
In an instant, the sky above Sunset Ancient City was shrouded in demonic energy and spiritual light. Many cultivators from smaller sects looked up at the two clashing attacks suspended in mid-air, their eyes filled with profound awe. Truly supreme orthodoxies, truly true disciples! This level of power would be difficult for even an ordinary Profound Void expert to withstand.
"Shatter!" However, a trace of mockery now lifted the corner of Fu Yunyao's pretty lips. Demonic energy churned around her once more. The demonic seal in the sky actually grew larger against the wind. In the space of a single breath, it expanded to a hundred zhang in size, directly suppressing the spiritual beast Ma Liang had painted.
Boom!
A sea of spiritual power scattered outwards. Disciples watching from the sides of the street felt a foul wind hit their faces. Those with weaker cultivations were sent flying back several zhang.
Pfft! At that moment, intense horror also flashed in Ma Liang's eyes. His attack shattered, his aura instantly withered.
How is this possible?
Why is there a trace of the Profound Void Realm on Fu Yunyao?!
Although this aura was extremely faint,it was still something no one at the Profound Clear Realm could contend with!
"So strong... Fu Yunyao is so strong!"
"Of course she's strong!Following Young Master Ling Xiao every day, absorbing his essence..."
"That's true too.Young Master Ling Xiao... sigh... the role model for so many men. I heard he got engaged to the Dao Palace's Divine Maiden, Nian Qingyun, yesterday, and they didn't leave Xiao Yun Peak all night..."
"No way?With Nian Qingyun's temperament, even if engaged, she wouldn't let a man touch her, right?"
"Hey,brother, what era is this? What woman nowadays can't be won over with enough spiritual treasures? Ling Xiao might lack many things, but he never lacks treasures or opportunities!"
"That is true..."
Hearing the discussions around him, a young man in white robes with an ordinary appearance in the crowd gradually looked ferocious. "Ling Xiao, you scoundrel..." Lin Xi remembered when he was training with Nian Qingyun in the ancient battlefield; every night, she would quietly leave, never staying in the same place as him. But now... Although he didn't believe Nian Qingyun's character would allow her to be subdued by Ling Xiao so easily... there were always exceptions.
"Hey, Senior Brother, someone is looking for you over there." Lin Xi tapped the rumor-spreading youth in front of him and pointed towards the area outside the city.
"Who are you?Who's looking for me?" The youth, dressed in purple robes with a lecherous appearance, immediately showed wariness in his small eyes. Just kidding! In these chaotic times, people kill for treasures on a whim. Before I left, Master specifically warned me to be careful.
Oh no! Could it be that someone discovered I'm carrying a divine artifact?For this trip, his Master had specially entrusted him with the sect's only divine artifact for protection. But... who leaked the news? Could it be Senior Brother Li? No, it must be Senior Sister Sun! She confessed her love and was rejected, so now she wants me dead!! Yes, that must be it! Thinking this, a cold glint flashed in the purple-robed youth's eyes.
"It's a... pretty girl. She said... she has admired you for a long time and wants to get to know you." Lin Xi whispered close to his ear.
"Oh?A pretty girl? Hahaha! I knew it! With my dashing looks, I'm like a star in the night sky wherever I go. Such a troublesome life! Junior Brother, what are we waiting for? Lead the way!"
"Good.Follow me, Senior Brother." Lin Xi gave a sinister smile and led the way towards the city outskirts.
No matter what happened between Nian Qingyun and Ling Xiao, he would not allow anyone to insult her lightly. And if something really had happened between them... it must have been because Ling Xiao forced her. What could he do? Of course, he would choose to forgive her. Wait, bad! She wouldn't be so distraught that she... does something to herself, would she?
Ling Xiao, you just wait! If Qingyun suffers even a single harm, I swear I will make you wish you were dead!
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"Senior Brother Ma, it seems your status as an Immortal Sect true disciple is somewhat... nominal." Fu Yunyao smiled faintly. Her green robes fluttered gracefully, making her look peerlessly pure and refined. The single seal she just used had fully displayed the might of the Demonic Sect. It was laughable that Ma Liang had brought this humiliation upon himself by provoking her openly. Now, the Yunshu Immortal Sect had lost all face.
"Fu Yunyao!! You're seeking death!!" Ma Liang's face was livid. Especially in front of so many sect prodigies, his frustration was palpable.
"The Yunshu Immortal Sect... are they all dogs that only bark but don't bite? Senior Brother Ma, how about... we spar a bit more? Regardless of life or death?" Fu Yunyao took light, lotus-like steps, walking towards Ma Liang. His expression stiffened, and he actually shrank back two steps in fear.
Dammit! This is so embarrassing! Humiliated beyond belief. At this moment, Ma Liang felt like dying. He, a true disciple of an Immortal Sect, had been driven back by a single word from this demonic enchantress. If this news got back to the sect, he probably wouldn't even be able to keep his title as a true disciple.
Reckless! If he had known Fu Yunyao had half a foot in the Profound Void Realm, he wouldn't have dared to provoke her openly even with double the courage.
"Oh? Is Junior Sister Fu saying the disciples of my Yunshu Immortal Sect are dogs?" Just then, a light, laughing voice suddenly came from outside the ancient city.