Xiao Xun'er's violet eyes narrowed as she regarded Ye Chen.
After a brief pause, she spoke coldly.
Someone I shouldn't have offended?
Ye Chen's lips curled into a faint, bitter smile.
That worthless Dou Qi third-stage brat, Xiao Yan?
He couldn't help but chuckle silently. This girl truly was an unashamed loyalist! Xiao Yan had suffered a minor grievance during the day, and now, in the dead of night, she rushed to avenge him.
Looking at the lofty, indifferent expression of Xiao Xun'er, a surge of irritation rose in Ye Chen's chest. So this is your way of forcing my hand…
Originally, his plan had been simple: finish the annulment quietly and return to Yunlan Sect to marry Nalan Yanran.
As for Xiao Yan, he had no interest in interfering. Each could go their separate ways without conflict.
But now, because of her loyalty to Xiao Yan, Xiao Xun'er had taken the initiative to attack him....and she intended to strip him of his cultivation entirely.
On the Dou Qi continent, a person without cultivation is nothing more than a helpless shell. Survival becomes a distant hope.
Her move was ruthless, and Ye Chen's eyes gleamed with a cold light.
He clenched his fists, determination burning in his chest.
"Let's see if you'll regret this," he said, his lips curling into a sharp, dangerous smile.
Xiao Xun'er's brows furrowed slightly, a subtle unease flickering in her gaze.
Does he have some secret reliance?
She quickly dismissed the thought. How could a mere Mittel family disciple possibly have any backing? Clearly, he had no idea how terrifying her own background truly was. If he did, he would already be groveling in fear.
But Xun'er wasn't interested in begging. Her violet eyes lingered on him for only a moment, studying what she considered an insignificant insect.
"Ling, move!" she ordered, turning her attention away from Ye Chen and heading toward the cavern's exit.
At her command, the shadow moved forward toward Ye Chen, silent yet lethal.
"Young… only a six-star Dou Master at your age. Even in the Gamma Empire, you would be considered a prodigy.
Such a pity," the shadow muttered, eyes briefly flicking over Ye Chen's previous cultivation method.
With such talent and that strange training technique, perhaps he could have become strong in the future.
But now, having offended his mistress, not even a god could save him.
The shadow thought of one thing: If I can extract that strange technique from him, my strength would rise exponentially.
Yet, just as he was about to strike, he froze. His eyes widened in disbelief as a sudden, terrifying aura erupted from Ye Chen.
Bang!
The shadow was unprepared. The overwhelming force threw him back violently, crashing against the stone walls of the cavern.
Ye Chen's body now resonated with the terrifying power of the activated Nine-Star Dou Sect Experience Card.
Every inch of his being thrummed with strength, and an exhilarated thrill surged through him.
So this is the strength of the Nine-Star Dou Sect? Truly formidable!
His gaze fell upon Ling, still dazed from the impact. A cold, mocking smile curved Ye Chen's lips.
Try to cripple me? Go ahead…
Ling struggled to rise, a thin trickle of blood staining his lips.
His eyes were wide with shock.
How… how could this be?
One moment, Ye Chen had been a mere six-star Dou Master, an inconsequential insect. The next, he exuded the aura of a Dou Sect-level warrior.
Ling, though of noble ancient clan blood and experienced in the ways of formidable fighters, could not comprehend the sudden surge of power.
What just happened?
Ye Chen wasted no time giving him space to ponder. The Nine-Star Dou Sect card had a limited duration; every second mattered.
In a blur, Ye Chen moved, a shadow-like streak closing in on Ling.
Ling's eyes were wide with terror. The oppressive aura alone froze him in place, leaving him utterly incapable of reacting.
"Miss! You must escape!" Ling shouted desperately toward the cavern's exit, his voice carrying the weight of warning.
Bang!
Before he could finish, Ye Chen's palm struck him.
The world spun, and consciousness slipped away as Ling crumpled to the ground.
Loyal, indeed…
Ye Chen's lips curved in satisfaction as he lifted the unconscious Ling. This was payback for the earlier assault.
With incredible speed, he exited the cavern, carrying Ling effortlessly.
"Run? Where could you possibly escape to?" Ye Chen's voice rang out, dripping with amusement.
Before Xiao Xun'er, even with her skills, he was untouchable in this state.
Outside, Xiao Xun'er descended the mountain, her mind heavy with concern.
Xiao Yan must be feeling awful right now…
The thought of her brother enduring humiliation and mockery stirred a pang of sympathy.
She intended to comfort him once she reached the bottom of the mountain.
Suddenly, a tremendous force radiated from the direction of the cavern. Xiao Xun'er froze, her face blanching.
From the cavern…!
Her violet eyes widened in disbelief.
That aura… it isn't Ling's… Who could it be? Is some powerful being here to save Ye Chen?
Ling's desperate voice rang out, "Miss! Run!"
Xiao Xun'er's heart sank. If even Ling couldn't withstand this power, then whatever force had arrived was beyond her reckoning. She had no time to hesitate and bolted down the mountain.
But before she could descend far, a streak of movement shot from the mountaintop, intercepting her path in an instant.
"Run? You think you can escape?"
Ye Chen held Ling Ying effortlessly in one hand, his eyes gleaming with amusement as he looked at her panicked expression.
"You… how is this possible?"
Seeing Ye Chen blocking her path, Xiao Xun'er's shock turned to disbelief. She had expected a powerful savior to rescue him, yet the one in front of her was Ye Chen himself.
"I told you… you would regret this," Ye Chen said, his aura pressing down, leaving no room for doubt.
Xiao Xun'er's calm, cold composure was gone. Her eyes widened with panic, and for the first time, a flicker of fear crossed her delicate face.
Ye Chen's heart swelled with satisfaction. The tables had turned completely.
"You… what do you want?" she asked, trembling as the aura of power pressed on her, her pride giving way to instinctive fear.
"Miss Xiao Xun'er," Ye Chen said slowly, "I suggest you reconsider your choices. Leave Ling Ying to me… or face the consequences."
The young woman's gaze faltered. Even with her family's support behind her, she realized she was utterly powerless against this overwhelming strength.
And in that moment, the balance of power had irrevocably shifted.
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