Devouring Soul Emperor

The two level seven Martial Spirits from the Qianshui Dynasty were both bare-handed. They seemed a bit weaker than Huo Qinggang.

But when Mu Xiaoxiao made her move, she displayed extremely powerful combat strength.

Her gray Sword Qi was incomparably sharp.

Furthermore, Mu Xiaoxiao’s control over her Sword Qi was masterful. Her series of fierce Sword Techniques allowed her to fight the two level seven Martial Spirits to a standstill.

However, the two Martial Spirits coordinated with each other, advancing and retreating in perfect sync. They were clearly fighting with ease, not yet using their full strength.

"Mu Xiaoxiao, we can give you a chance. Come back with us, apologize to our Fifth Prince, and obey his orders from now on. If you do, we can spare your life and only kill Chu Qingyun," one of them said.

"In your dreams!"

Mu Xiaoxiao shouted coldly, her attacks growing even fiercer.

’If they were comparing backgrounds, mine is far greater than some Fifth Prince of the Qianshui Dynasty. How could I possibly let him order me around?’

"In our dreams? Don’t you want to live? Mu Xiaoxiao, I’d advise you to take a good look at the situation," the other level seven Martial Spirit persuaded.

After all, Mu Xiaoxiao was a Celestial Spirit Realm expert. In these ruins, she was an extremely valuable fighter, and she would even be a considerable asset within the Saint Extreme Sect.

That was why Zhou Wushang had instructed them to try and win her over one last time.

This time, however, Mu Xiaoxiao couldn’t even be bothered to speak to them. She simply responded with even more vicious and cunning Sword Techniques.

The two level seven Martial Spirits from the Qianshui Dynasty glanced at each other and shook their heads slightly. They now knew that getting Mu Xiaoxiao to surrender was impossible.

"If you insist on being stubborn, then die!"

They attacked simultaneously, forcing Mu Xiaoxiao back for a moment. Then, without hesitation, they unleashed their Secret Techniques and Martial Souls. A greatsword glowing with platinum light and a black spear appeared in their hands, respectively.

"Ice Spirit Divine Form!"

"Extreme Ice Nether Lotus!"

Mu Xiaoxiao also unleashed her own Secret Technique and Martial Soul.

As her Secret Technique activated, a wave of coldness instantly radiated from her body, causing the moisture in the surrounding air to freeze in place.

Behind her, the massive illusion of an ice lotus quietly appeared.

The ice lotus illusion was a pale blue, and each of its petals was as sharp as a sword. Even as an illusion, it gave off an indestructible feeling.

’A Tier Four Martial Soul, Sword Qi, and a Secret Technique that can actually lower the ambient temperature... She’s no simple opponent!’

For comparison, Chu Qingyun’s Profound Celestial Divine Pattern, even refined to the Fifth Layer, could only emit a faint hint of cold.

’Someone with this much power couldn’t possibly be from some unknown Great Xia Dynasty!’

The two level seven Martial Spirits from the Qianshui Dynasty exchanged a look, seeing the gravity and surprise in each other’s eyes.

Clearly, they had thought this matter was far simpler than it was.

After unleashing her full power, Mu Xiaoxiao took the initiative and attacked the two men. The Martial Soul Illusion behind her quivered, and two icy petals instantly solidified. Then, with a SWOOSH, they shot toward the two men.

As fellow level seven Martial Spirits, they didn’t dare to be careless when facing a Tier Four Soul Technique. They swung their greatsword and brandished their spear to meet the attack.

Mu Xiaoxiao followed right behind, surging forward with a sweep of her Sword Qi.

All three erupted with their full combat strength. For a moment, neither side could gain an advantage, and the fight was a stalemate.

Meanwhile, seeing that Mu Xiaoxiao and the other two were now fighting for real, Huo Qinggang also stopped holding back. After forcing Dai back with a punch, he unleashed his own Secret Technique and Martial Soul.

His Martial Soul was a Tier Three Artifact Martial Soul: a pair of golden gauntlets that covered his hands.

"You damn fool, I’m done playing with you! Go to hell!" Huo Qinggang threw another punch at Dai, but the power of this one was far greater than before.

Dai didn’t know any Secret Techniques, nor could he use a Martial Soul. He could only meet the attack with another hammer strike.

BOOM!

This time, Huo Qinggang’s massive gray fist shattered Dai’s Lifting Heavy as Light technique. The terrifying force struck him from a distance, sending him flying and causing him to cough up blood, severely injured.

"Hahaha, what an idiot! He doesn’t even know how to use his Martial Soul."

"Damn it, how can a dimwit like him comprehend the Intention Realm? There’s no justice in the world..."

Huo Qinggang spoke as he vented his frustration, chasing after Dai and kicking him, sending him tumbling across the ground several times.

"Dai!"

Catching sight of the situation, Mu Xiaoxiao’s heart jumped in shock, and she couldn’t help but cry out.

But the eyes of the two from the Qianshui Dynasty lit up. With a practiced understanding, they counterattacked in unison, taking advantage of the opening to throw Mu Xiaoxiao into disarray.

"You guys from the Qianshui Dynasty are really useless. Two of you can’t even handle one person!" Huo Qinggang looked over and taunted them.

"Hmph. You got the easy job of dealing with that Earth Spirit Realm fool, and you’re still acting cocky."

"If you’ve got the guts, come over here and get a taste of this Sword Qi yourself!"

The two level seven Martial Spirits from the Qianshui Dynasty spoke in cold tones.

At this point, Mu Xiaoxiao was utterly flustered with worry for Dai, who had been beaten so badly he couldn’t get up. She was already on the defensive against the two of them, which gave them an opportunity to talk.

"In that case, I’ll just kill this fool first and then go help you."

"Let’s see how I should kill him... Hmm, this fool’s head is useless anyway. I think I’ll just stomp it into a pulp!"

Huo Qinggang deliberately spoke loudly. He then walked slowly to Dai’s side, gradually raised his foot, and aimed it at his head.

"Don’t!"

Mu Xiaoxiao cried out in alarm. With a thought, more than ten icy petals shot out from the Martial Soul Illusion behind her, stabbing toward the two level seven Martial Spirits like sharp swords.

After forcing them both back, Mu Xiaoxiao immediately turned and rushed toward Huo Qinggang.

’A perfect chance!’

The two level seven Martial Spirits from the Qianshui Dynasty were also very experienced fighters.

They naturally understood that Huo Qinggang had done that to force Mu Xiaoxiao to save Dai, which would, in turn, expose a massive vulnerability to them.

"Platinum Aurora Slash!"

The man with the Tier Four greatsword Martial Soul unleashed one of his Soul Techniques.

The greatsword Martial Soul illusion behind him and the blade in his hands both began to shine with a blinding light, suddenly emitting an exceptionally fierce aura.

With one horizontal slash, all ten of Mu Xiaoxiao’s icy petals shattered.

Immediately after, the two level seven Martial Spirits both struck out with a wave of Martial Soul Power. With two thuds, their attacks slammed heavily into Mu Xiaoxiao’s back.

Even with the protection of her Primordial Power, Mu Xiaoxiao was still hit so hard she spat out a mouthful of blood. Her beautiful face instantly turned deathly pale.

However, she still didn’t turn back. Forcing her Sword Qi, she used a single sword strike to push back Huo Qinggang just as his foot was about to land.

"Dai, are you okay?"

Mu Xiaoxiao’s aura had weakened, but she still forced herself to stand in front of Dai.

"Boss Lady, Dai is useless..." Dai had been severely injured by Huo Qinggang’s two kicks, which were empowered by his Secret Technique. He couldn’t even crawl.

And at that moment, over on the side, the forgotten Chu Qingyun’s eyelids suddenly twitched.