Seeing this, the Azure Fox Old Ancestor trembled with fear, shrinking his neck and crying out in alarm.
"Oh my... Immortal Master, be careful..."
It was unclear whether he was telling True Man Liu to be careful or if he was worried about his own mountain being destroyed.
Standing to the side was the red-robed female cultivator, Junior Sister Xu.
At this moment, her expression was calm, even carrying a hint of certainty.
She looked at that unstoppable blood-colored meteor and spoke indifferently.
"You need not panic. Senior Brother Liu has long been a great cultivator of the eighth level of Ascending the Tower, and his Pure Yang Cultivation Technique is perfected. Furthermore, he is a Disciple under True Man Zhuge; the techniques and Divine Abilities he practices are all top-tier choices."
"Now with the empowerment of this blood spirit pill, looking across the entire Eastern Region, among those in the same realm, the person who can take this strike from Senior Brother..."
Before she could finish her sentence.
Her voice came to a screeching halt.
Junior Sister Xu widened her beautiful eyes, her face full of shock as she looked into the distance.
Because the originally aggressive Senior Brother Liu, just a moment before colliding with the girl, was suddenly grabbed by the scalp.
Like a helpless little chick.
"..."
It wasn't just Junior Sister Xu and the Azure Fox Old Ancestor in the distance who were stunned.
Even True Man Liu himself, the one involved, was now full of disbelief.
How is this possible?!
How can this be?!
No matter how he urged the surging Spiritual Qi within his body, or how his cultivation—comparable to the ninth level of Ascending the Tower—thrashed about.
Between those five fingers, it was like a clay ox entering the sea, unable to stir up even the slightest ripple!
Although he hadn't manifested his Primordial Spirit, under the empowerment of the blood spirit pill's overbearing medicinal power, that strike just now had long transcended the limits of a mortal Physical Body.
Even a full-power strike from a Primordial Spirit would only have this much power!
Looking across this vast Eastern Region.
Aside from those Chess Playing Great Powers sitting high above the clouds.
Among his peers, even those brilliant Prodigies would have to expend considerable effort to take this move.
It was simply impossible for someone to catch it so easily... and in such an almost humiliating manner, with a single hand!
Only a terrifying Prodigy like Senior Brother Wang Canglan could possibly reach such a level.
But the problem was... what kind of thing was the opponent?
How could she be worthy of comparison with Senior Brother Wang Canglan?!
Unfortunately.
This doubt was destined to go unanswered.
And there was no time for him to think further.
The Girl in Black Robes had an indifferent expression, and that slender, fair hand simply exerted a slight bit of force.
A dignified True Disciple of the Yujing Tower, a great cultivator of the eighth level of Ascending the Tower.
His head was actually crushed by this single palm!
Even the headless corpse didn't remain intact.
The girl waved her large sleeve, and the Storage Pouch at her waist flashed with light.
That blood-spraying corpse, like a piece of pork just bought at a market, was incomparably skillfully tucked away by her.
The movements were as smooth as flowing water; clearly, she had done this kind of killing and looting business many times.
In mid-air.
Only an illusory Primordial Spirit remained, standing blankly on the spot.
It seemed he hadn't yet reacted to where his Physical Body had gone.
"This..."
Below, the Azure Fox Old Ancestor tremblingly turned his head to look at the woman who hadn't finished her sentence.
"Fairy... Fairy..."
The Old Fox swallowed hard, his voice shaking: "You... what were you saying just now?"
"..."
Junior Sister Xu took a deep breath.
On her originally clear and cold, arrogant face, a look of embarrassment first flashed.
She knew Senior Brother Liu's strength.
With the addition of the blood spirit pill, even if she were to face him, it would take some effort.
And now.
This girl in black was able to suppress and kill him so easily.
It was no different from demonstrating the terror of the opponent's strength, perhaps... even above her own.
But even so.
Senior Brother Wang had once taught that as fellow Disciples, they should watch over and help each other, sharing honor and disgrace.
Moreover, although Senior Brother Liu was dull-witted and had a bit of a loose tongue normally.
He was quite caring toward her, his Junior Sister, always thinking of her whenever there were benefits.
Even if it was just a cup of tea or a pill, that intention was never lacking.
At this moment, how could she stand by and watch her Senior Brother be humiliated?
Thinking of this.
She said softly: "It's okay..."
"Even if Senior Brother is no match, it's okay..."
"Huh?"
The Azure Fox Old Ancestor looked at her blankly, not knowing what she meant by those words.
It's already like this, and it's still okay?
Are the people of Yujing Tower all so big-hearted?
Before he could figure it out.
The red-robed woman took a deep breath and stepped forward.
Buzz—
A clear and high-pitched sword hum echoed through the clouds.
A long sword, entirely crimson and flowing with flames, suddenly appeared in her palm.
Holding the long sword, the woman pointed the tip diagonally toward the sky.
She didn't look at the dumbfounded Old Fox, but simply said softly: "Because..."
"I will strike."
As her voice fell.
In the next instant.
Boom—!!!
An Aura several times more terrifying than True Man Liu's just now erupted from that slender body.
Brilliant red mist surged!
Blazing flames filled the sky, instantly dyeing half the sky above Qingluan Mountain's peak into a crimson-gold color.
Under this terrifying high temperature, the surrounding space began to twist and deform.
"This... this..."
The Old Fox was blown back by this sudden heat wave, rolling several times before stopping.
Ignoring his disheveled state, he widened his beady eyes and looked on blankly.
His eyes were full of horror.
He had thought that since she called True Man Liu her Senior Brother and looked like a frail female cultivator.
She was just a junior from Yujing Tower following along to gain experience... he didn't expect.
This seemingly unassuming woman's strength actually far exceeded True Man Liu's!!!
Such a commotion naturally caught Jiang Yuechu's attention.
Her eyes, which held no ripples, fell indifferently upon the red-robed woman in the distance.
"..."
Their eyes met.
The bit of Aura Junior Sister Xu had managed to gather actually withered by more than half under that gaze.
Even from so far away.
She could feel the terrifying sense of pressure radiating from the Girl in Black Robes.
The hand holding the sword couldn't stop trembling.
Her palm was already covered in cold sweat.
"Don't... don't be afraid..."
Junior Sister Xu took a deep breath, forcing herself to steady her mind.
She frantically chanted in her heart.
"It's okay... it's okay..."
"Senior Brother Wang said that I am a one-in-a-million Genius. Although this woman is strong, once I strike with this sword... she definitely won't be able to block it!"
Thinking this way.
She took a step forward, pointing her sword at Jiang Yuechu and shouting out.
"You... I advise you to leave this place early!"
"Do not... do not bring about your own ruin!"
"Because..."
Junior Sister Xu bit her teeth, as if to embolden herself, and shouted loudly:
"If I strike with my full power, it will hurt you very much!!!"
Jiang Yuechu tilted her head slightly.
On her cold, jade-like face, a very strange expression emerged.
Does this woman... have something wrong with her head?
Seeing Jiang Yuechu not speaking.
Junior Sister Xu assumed she had been intimidated by her harsh words.
Immediately, her heart filled with joy.
It seemed Senior Brother was right.
The people of this world are all those who bully the weak and fear the strong.
As long as she acted tough enough, the opponent would back down!
"It seems you also know fear."
Junior Sister Xu's heart settled, and the light of the long sword in her hand grew even more brilliant.
Red clouds tumbled across the sky, and the faint cry of a Golden Crow could be heard.
However.
In the next second.
The girl's figure suddenly vanished from the spot.
She raised her hand.
And slapped her across the face.
Whoosh—!!!
The wind from the palm whistled.
Before she could even react.
Her vision suddenly blurred.
The flames filling the sky instantly shattered.
Turning into countless sparks, they dissipated in the wind.
Her entire person plunged straight toward the ground.
Jiang Yuechu had an indifferent expression as she patted her palms.
"What on earth were you babbling about..."