The Nine Dao Profound Venerable, also known as Daoist Nine Venerables, soared through the heavens atop a crane, gazing down upon the world with an air of supreme arrogance.
He had every right to be proud. As a peerless expert at the peak of the Supreme Realm, he was both a revered elder of the righteous path and the Imperial Tutor to the current Empress of the Great Yin in the Eastern Region. Wherever he went, he was showered with endless flattery and praise.
Moreover, the generally lower cultivation level in the Southern Region only fueled his sense of superiority.
His purpose in emerging from seclusion this time was to arrange the marriage of his two beloved disciples. This would allow him to legitimately enjoy the lavish benefits bestowed by the imperial family.
Even though he knew of Shen Zhao and Yu Xiyan's betrothal, he was determined to break them apart.
The Daoist Nine Venerables had slandered Shen Zhao relentlessly.
From childhood, he had poisoned Yu Xiyan's mind with lies, convincing her that Shen Zhao was cunning and manipulative, using schemes to win over her parents. His ultimate goal, he claimed, was to seize the throne of the Great Yin.
Over time, the young Yu Xiyan came to see Shen Zhao as a complete scoundrel. Even after their marriage, she subjected him to constant humiliation.
In truth, the slander against Shen Zhao was merely the tip of the iceberg of Daoist Nine Venerables' transgressions.
In his previous life, the Nine Dao Profound Venerable had never ceased his attacks on Shen Zhao. He even plotted to force Ling Yuxuan and Yu Xiyan into a premature union, hoping to compel Yu Xiyan to replace Shen Zhao with Ling Yuxuan in the imperial palace.
However, each of his schemes was cleverly thwarted by Shen Zhao.
Finally, Shen Zhao, thoroughly provoked, confronted Daoist Nine Venerables directly, presenting him with a collection of compromising evidence and threatening to train his troops at the venerable's dojo. Only then did the Daoist completely back down.
Coupled with Yu Xiyan's genuine affection for Ling Yuxuan being limited to that of fellow disciples, Daoist Nine Venerables finally settled down.
Of course, Daoist Nine Venerables could never know any of this—he wasn't a transmigrator, after all.
As Daoist Nine Venerables soared through the sky, slowly approaching the Ancient Divine Phoenix Ruins, a faint cry for help reached his ears.
He glanced down at the earth, and within his sight, a group of ordinary villagers was being attacked by a pack of wolves.
With a mere flick of his finger, Daoist Nine Venerables could have saved them all.
Yet he sighed softly, feigning profound wisdom as he declared, "Survival of the fittest, the strong prey on the weak—such is the law of this world. Their fate is sealed."
"No point blaming others. Fate decides life and death. May you all find your own fortune."
With those words, he urged the immortal crane to spread its wings and soar into the higher clouds.
In the mountain forests, the villagers, cornered by the pack of wolves, ran desperately forward.
Seeing themselves about to be driven into a corner, they fell into despair.
A vicious wolf, its eyes glowing with bloody light and a low growl rumbling in its throat, fixed its gaze on the "delicious" prey before it and stalked closer, step by step.
"Mommy, I'm scared," a child whimpered, burrowing into his mother's arms. She was already paralyzed with fear.
Just as the wolves were about to lunge in a coordinated attack, and disaster seemed inevitable, a mass of azure flames descended from the sky.
*Boom!*
The flames exploded, instantly reducing the entire pack to ashes without a single dying groan. The azure fire had been released with perfect precision, harming none of the villagers.
"Immortals! The divine beings have come to save us!"
"Thank you, immortals! Thank you!"
The surviving villagers prostrated themselves before the vast, clear sky, their heads touching the ground in a continuous rhythm—the only way they could express their gratitude.
Above the clouds, Shen Zhao and Ji Bingyan stood atop the Kunpeng, gazing down indifferently at the lives below.
"My Lord, you remain the same as ever, always rushing to the aid of those in need without hesitation," Ji Bingyan said, her eyes shining with admiration for her master.
Shen Zhao sighed softly and pointed to the village not far ahead. "I'm thirsty. Let's stop by that village for a drink of water and rest a while before moving on."
"Yes, as the Elder says," the Kunpeng agreed.
With a swift dive, the Kunpeng soared toward Shanjian Village...
Within the Ancient Divine Phoenix Ruins, a beautiful clearing filled with fireflies glowed in the twilight. The place was serene and peaceful, as if time had forgotten it, untouched by human presence for ages.
Suddenly, a tremor of spiritual energy shattered the tranquil atmosphere.
"You overconfident bitch, you're finally in my grip, huh?"
"You disgusting man below, get away from me!"
"Weren't you so tough just a moment ago? Show me that toughness again!"
With a palm strike that sent fireflies scattering, Huang Xiaoting landed from the air, stumbling backward dozens of feet before regaining her balance.
"It's only been a few months, but how have you become so strong?!" Huang Xiaoting stared at the figure in the air, her face filled with disbelief.
The next moment, Liang Hao landed, his feet leaving a web of cracks in the ground around him.
"So, are you convinced yet? Still stubborn?"
Liang Hao stood with the Dragon Tooth Pestle slung over his shoulder, his face a mixture of disdain, fiery passion, cold indifference, and aloofness, elevating his aura to a twelve-out-of-ten level of arrogance.
In contrast, Huang Xiaoting, who had gained no advantage during the battle, was on the verge of collapse from exhaustion.
She couldn't believe that in just a few months, Liang Hao's cultivation had soared from Nirvana First Grade to Sixth Grade. What's more, he wielded an Emperor Artifact.
Though the Emperor Artifact hadn't been blood-bound and couldn't unleash its full power, it was still beyond her ability to resist.
"Hmph, you just got lucky because of that Emperor Artifact, you pathetic man. If you're so confident, ditch it and we'll fight fair and square."
"What? Still not convinced? It seems that nameless sage was right—when facing an arrogant little fairy, you just have to beat him down until he truly understands his mistakes."
With that, he casually set aside the Emperor Artifact and waved dismissively. "Even without it, I can still handle you."
"You asked for this. Take my Pure Yang One Qi!"
Hearing this, Huang Xiaoting immediately activated her Pure Yang Primordial Art.
Liang Hao, however, stood with his hands behind his back, snorted coldly, and didn't even flinch.
*Boom!*
The Pure Yang One Qi struck Liang Hao with overwhelming force, forcing him back half a step.
"Is this all you've got? Is this your so-called trump card?" Liang Hao brushed off his clothes and launched into a furious tirade.
"I stood here and took your best shot without flinching, and I'm perfectly fine. That just proves all the techniques at Chunyang Palace are garbage."
"Who gave you permission to badmouth Chunyang Palace? Come on, fight me again!"
Huang Xiaoting was furious. Chunyang Palace was her home. After a childhood of abuse and neglect from her parents, it was Master Min Yue of Chunyang Palace who had taken her in and given her a new life. She would not allow anyone to slander her sect.
So, she resolved to fight Liang Hao to the death.
But just as Huang Xiaoting prepared to strike, Liang Hao vanished from his spot.
"Ah..."
The next moment, Huang Xiaoting gasped as Liang Hao's arm locked around her neck from behind.
"Little Fist Master, I've got you in my grip. Let's see if you're still so tough."
"Kill me if you dare, or I'll hunt you down to the ends of the earth!"
"You think you're worthy of a death match? You'd better consider what happens next before you talk like that."
Huang Xiaoting's eyes widened in terror. She instinctively shielded her chest, her voice trembling. "W-what are you doing? I warn you, don't do anything reckless! If my Master, True Person Min Yue, finds out, she'll never forgive you!"
"Still talking tough when death is at your door? Today, I'll teach you a lesson."
Huang Xiaoting was shocked. "No, no, don't..."
"Don't? Whether you want to or not, you must! Anyone who crosses the Adjudication Committee will be dealt with ruthlessly. We'll start by taking your kidneys and selling them to the black mine kilns, where you'll spend the rest of your miserable life."
Huang Xiaoting had been tense before, but when she heard Liang Hao say this, she was stunned. "What? That's it?"
"What? Why do you seem disappointed? Then speak your filthy thoughts."
"I..."
Just as Huang Xiaoting was about to retort, she suddenly felt an inexplicable agitation growing inside her.
In the next moment, her eyes turned crimson, and her breathing grew rapid.
Liang Hao frowned. "Why have you stopped talking? Trying to use these pathetic tactics to gain my sympathy and escape the Adjudication Committee's punishment?"
"Hot... so hot..."
Huang Xiaoting's face flushed crimson, her breathing quickening, and her gaze toward Liang Hao grew increasingly fervent.
"What are you doing? Hot, yes, it's very hot. Why has your temperature risen? Are you really sick? Ah... what are you doing...?"
Suddenly, with a burst of strength she didn't know she possessed, Huang Xiaoting broke free from Liang Hao's grip. In a swift movement, she tackled him, and together they tumbled into the dense grass surrounding them...
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