I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 1135 421: Empress and Daoist Venerable in Fierce Battle! Chen Mo Enjoys the Best of Both Worlds! (Part 2)

At this moment, Yu Youhan was also a bit exhilarated.

Just as she was about to give Ji Hongxiu an unforgettable lesson, a scorching sensation suddenly came from her wrist.

It seemed that this level, in the judgment of the red silk, had already surpassed the realm of "sparring." If she continued, she might end up being tied up like a zongzi again.

"Hmph, consider yourself lucky."

"Then I'll return it to you."

She raised her hand to press down, the suction transformed into repulsion, and the swallowed substance gushed out entirely!

Ji Hongxiu's expression slightly changed as she formed a Dao Seal with her hands, and the Causality Severing Sword spun rapidly around her, turning into a golden light wall that completely blocked the surging Dao Power outside!

Boom boom boom—

The light wall flickered, always on the verge of being broken through!

Ji Hongxiu was naturally not one to sit and wait for death. Primordial Qi surged, forming four illusory arms, maintaining a defensive posture while quickly activating the Thunder Technique.

In an instant, the sky was obscured by dark clouds, like a black tide covering above the two.

A deep vortex emerged, with its center flickering with deep purple lightning!

"Five Thunders Correct Method—"

"Exorcise Evil!"

The air froze, and the world turned dark, leaving only that glaring brilliance.

An all-encompassing tribulation thunder crossed the space, striking precisely on Yu Youhan!

Yu Youhan bathed in the thunder light, her hair entwined with electric arcs, yet her expression remained calm as she shook her head and said, "Is that it? Quite disappointing for me..."

A vast cyan particle formed a giant hand, directly grasping the Thunder Serpent and throwing it at Ji Hongxiu as if it were a javelin!

Crack—

The thunder pierced the light wall, and cracks spread all over.

Then, under Ji Hongxiu's horrified gaze, it shattered with a bang!

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An hour later, everything returned to calm.

The towering peak returned to its original place, the sky clear and cloudless, as if nothing had happened.

Two figures appeared out of nowhere, standing in the courtyard.

Yu Youhan remained with her hands behind her back, calm and composed, her plain long dress untainted by even a speck of dust.

In contrast, Ji Hongxiu was breathing slightly rapidly, with blackened edges on her Daoist robe, traces of being struck by the Thunder Technique earlier.

"Originally, I could have pierced through your Taoist Body. Unfortunately, I couldn't suppress my killing intent, almost triggering the red silk." Yu Youhan sighed.

"Don't be so pleased with yourself!" Ji Hongxiu gritted her silver teeth and said in a deep voice, "If it weren't for my Divine Soul's damage not yet recovered, I wouldn't have let you get away so easily!"

"It seems you're still not convinced..." Yu Youhan's delicate brows arched, saying, "Only the weak make excuses for failure. How about I give you another chance?"

"Bring it on, do you think I'm afraid of you?" Ji Hongxiu immediately began forming another Thunder Technique.

Seeing the two about to fight again, Chen Mo became anxious, wanting to intervene, but the raging Qi Flow between them made it impossible for him to get close.

"If this continues, something truly bad might happen."

"There's no other way, I have to use this!"

Chen Mo steeled himself, activating his Soul Power, and fiercely slammed into the peach tree within his Spirit Platform!

"Ugh~"

Ji Hongxiu grunted as if hit by thunder.

Her breath already unstable, she was unsteady on her feet, her form wavering.

Chen Mo instantly flashed forward, wrapping his arm around her slender waist.

Yu Youhan's expression turned cold at the sight, but before she could speak, the red silk, like a serpentine, silently coiled around her waist—

"Come over here!"

Chen Mo gave a strong tug, pulling her into his embrace as well.

With his left arm around the Daoist Venerable, and his right arm around the Empress, he took a deep breath and asked, "So, can the two of you listen to me now?"

"You, let go of me!"

Seeing the Empress still struggling, Chen Mo's hand slid down, firmly squeezing that full-moon curve.

"Behave!"

"Ugh!"

Yu Youhan's pupils contracted, her cheeks instantly burning.

This dog-like lackey, doesn't even look at the occasion, how dare he behave indecently before Ji Hongxiu?!

Really, he is asking for death!

On the other side, Chen Mo wasn't idle either. While Hong Ling temporarily suppressed her cultivation, he leaned in close to the Daoist Venerable's ear and transmitted, "Actually, the Empress is right. You have always been my little pup, otherwise why would you keep calling me master last night?"

???

Upon hearing this, Ji Hongxiu's face turned crimson with embarrassment. She turned her head away, spat, "Wasn't it just because you forced me? Hurry up and forget about it!"

Last night, the master and disciple duo were together. Ling Ningzhi couldn't bear the whipping, crying out for mercy, pleading 'Master, spare me', and she herself was somewhat lost in the moment, calling out twice under Chen Mo's coercion and inducement...

Thinking about it now, it felt utterly shameful...

Seeing the atmosphere slightly eased, Chen Mo decided to strike while the iron was hot, releasing the two as he said, "Since the matter has occurred, it's hard to distinguish right from wrong. Besides, neither of you can do anything to the other, so why continue fighting?"

"Humph!"

Yu Youhan stood up, tidied her collar a bit, shot Chen Mo a glance with her phoenix eyes, but said nothing further.

Ji Hongxiu felt somewhat guilty, and after calming down, did not embroil herself much further, clearing her throat she said, "Speaking of which, draining Martial Saint Mountain of its thousand-year accumulation of Sword Intent is no small matter."

"Even though it's been temporarily smoothed over, once Huo Wuya realizes it, he will surely come asking for an explanation."

Chen Mo naturally understood this principle as well.

There's no such thing as a free lunch, so how could something as precious as that Supreme Sword Intent be given to an outsider for nothing?

If no price is paid, it's unlikely it will end smoothly.

Yu Youhan had just learned the ins and outs of the matter and coldly said, "Because of his own oversight, he nearly killed someone. I haven't gone to settle accounts with him, yet he dares to demand an explanation?"

"That may be true, but…"

Ji Hongxiu couldn't finish her sentence before Yu Youhan waved her hand and said, "I'll go with you to meet him shortly, and whatever needs to be said, let Huo Wuya say it to me directly!"

"You too, Empress?" Chen Mo was momentarily stunned, "But you are the Imperial Concubine, showing up at Martial Saint Mountain seems rather inappropriate, doesn't it?"

"My legs are on my body, what's inappropriate about it?" Yu Youhan said as she looked at the two, "Besides, I need to keep a close watch so you don't act recklessly again. That Ling Ningzhi is no easy target either; who knows if master and disciple will team up once more..."

"…"

Chen Mo and Ji Hongxiu exchanged a glance, then hurriedly shifted their eyes with a touch of panic.

As expected of the Empress, she sees things all too clearly...

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Martial Saint Mountain, Lingxiao Peak.

In the great hall, Shen Zhixia paced anxiously back and forth.

Huo Wuya sat in a chair, rubbing his brow in exasperation, "Zhixia, can't you take a break? It's been two hours; your pacing makes your master dizzy."

"Master, do you think Brother Chen Mo will be alright?" Shen Zhixia expressed her concern, "That Sword Washing Pool is no joke; even the Peak Master can't endure it, and Brother is only Third Grade…"

On the side, Ling Ningzhi's face turned somewhat pale, her delicate hands clenching tightly.

Huo Wuya chuckled and said, "Don't worry, given the aura Chen Mo has manifested, the level at which he comprehended the laws isn't weaker than the Supreme Sword Intent, so he shouldn't be in danger. On the contrary, this is a great opportunity for him."

He only came to realize upon their departure.

Knowing Ji Hongxiu's temper, if something had truly been amiss, she would have exploded by now, not just thrown a few harsh words and vanished.

"Miss Ling, have you contacted your master?" Huo Wuya asked, looking at Ling Ningzhi.

Ling Ningzhi shook her head, "I have sent a message to the Sect, but there hasn't been any reply until now."

"Just as expected."

Hearing this, Huo Wuya became more convinced of his suspicions.

He was not intending to trouble Chen Mo, since he was the one who suggested the idea initially. Any loss should be borne by him.

But having obtained Martial Saint Mountain's legacy, there eventually needs to be some sort of compensation... Thus, it's a good chance to have Chen Mo join as a disciple, which would be reasonable both in sentiment and logic, even the court couldn't fault it.

"Though we've lost a millennium of accumulation, we gained a rare genius unseen for a thousand years…"

"One could say it's a blessing in disguise."

"But soon I must act more forcefully, lest I cannot intimidate the lad."

Knock knock knock—

Just as Huo Wuya was contemplating this, the door suddenly knocked, and Chai Haochuan's voice came from outside:

"Sect Master, Daoist Venerable and the others have returned, and now they're at the mountain's gate."

"Master is back?" Ling Ningzhi suddenly stood, "What about Mr. Chen?"

"Brother!" Shen Zhixia, without another word, dashed out of the hall.

Huo Wuya stroked his beard, a hint of a smile on his lips, "Good, they return just in time! Haochuan, go call all the elders from each peak. I want to properly give him a lesson!"