A figure in white descended through the air; Bai Ning Bing's silhouette suddenly appeared before everyone.
"Where did this yellow-haired brat come from, daring to put on airs at a time like this? Do you really think I'm a pushover?"
(Even though Bai Ning Bing has white hair)
Heavenly Crane Venerable, who had been suppressed with anger while attacking the Stars Arching Towards the Moon formation, immediately activated the Rank Four Light Blade Gu upon seeing Bai Ning Bing. Several cold lights slashed through the air, aiming directly at the youth in white.
Bai Ning Bing neither dodged nor avoided them. The light blades severed his hands, sliced off half his skull, and nearly cut through his waist—yet the moment the wounds opened, they healed in an instant. His breathing remained steady, completely unharmed.
"You... you actually possess the Northern Darkness Ice Soul Body!"
Heavenly Crane Venerable was pale with shock, his voice trembling.
"Haha! Old geezer, it seems you have some knowledge. Unfortunately, I'm in a terrible mood today, so you might as well just die!"
Before Bai Ning Bing's voice finished, an Ice Blade Gu had appeared out of thin air in his palm. This Gu had only been refined to Rank Four a month ago, but now, boosted by the Northern Darkness Ice Soul Body, its power was comparable to Rank Five.
"Arrogant!"
Heavenly Crane Venerable was furious, his face flushing red as he lunged forward to engage in a fierce struggle with Bai Ning Bing.
With the support of the Northern Darkness Ice Soul Body, Bai Ning Bing's recovery was practically immortal. No matter how fierce Heavenly Crane Venerable's attacks were, they couldn't wound him in the slightest.
Conversely, Bai Ning Bing's saber techniques grew increasingly refined through the slaughter. His strikes were heavy and powerful, aimed at vital points with no opening left unexploited.
Facing such a monster, Heavenly Crane Venerable suffered unspeakably. He suddenly realized he had become a living target for the other's practice, a whetstone for grinding his blade.
Shame, fear, resentment, and despair surged in Heavenly Crane Venerable's heart. He could no longer endure it and, regardless of the expenditure of primeval essence, he suddenly unleashed his trump card Killer Move.
"Killer Move — Big Stick Run!"
That's right, you didn't see it wrong, and I didn't write it wrong. Haven't you heard "Run from the big stick, stay for the small stick"? Even a Saint would dodge when someone swings a big stick, only daring to take it if it's a small one.
How shrewd was Heavenly Crane Venerable? Knowing he couldn't kill the opponent, would he stand there and wait for death if he didn't escape?
He transformed into a stream of light and fled in panic.
It couldn't be helped; Bai Ning Bing, who possessed the Northern Darkness Ice Soul Body, was simply too Heaven-Defying. With this Heaven-Defying fighting style, even if Heavenly Crane Venerable wasn't worn to death, he would be fuming to death.
"Junior of my clan! Come help me quickly!"
Gu Yue First Generation shouted sternly. Hearing this, Yuan Fang immediately withdrew the Stars Arching Towards the Moon Killer Move and ordered twenty Gu Yue Elders to lead the survivors of the Gu Yue Clan to evacuate Qing Mao Mountain as quickly as possible.
He also ordered Clan Leader to go to the underground cave and take away all the Gu worms of the Gu Yue Clan, while telling Fang Zheng to bring the treasure moonlight king gu.
Having settled these matters, Yuan Fang activated the Bone Wing Gu and lunged at Cold Iron Blood. Cold Iron Blood was already plagued by old injuries; how could he withstand the joint attack of Gu Yue First Generation and Yuan Fang? He was forced back repeatedly, with new wounds added to the old ones.
"Fang Yuan! If you don't use the Demon Suppressing Iron Chain Gu now, then when?"
Yuan Fang suddenly chuckled. Gu Yue First Generation sensed something was wrong, but was smashed from the air to the ground by Yuan Fang's punch. He acted ruthlessly, and an iron chain instantly bound Gu Yue First Generation tightly.
"Fang Yuan! What have you done? You dare to plot against your ancestor! You even dare to harm your own ancestor, are you still fucking human!"
Gu Yue First Generation roared in impotent rage.
"Shut up, old geezer! The era belongs to us juniors; it's not the place for an old relic from a thousand years ago to boss us around! Take my Withdrawal from the Bottom of the Cauldron Gu!"
Yuan Fang took out another yellow Talisman and slapped it hard onto Gu Yue First Generation's forehead. Gu Yue First Generation continued to curse incessantly. Seeing this, Bai Ning Bing, in the distance, immediately burst into laughter, tears streaming down.
"Hahahahahahahahahah!"
"Hahaha! Brilliant! Simply brilliant! Fang Yuan, since you even dare to plot against your own ancestor, how can I lose to you! Old man with the white beard, I'm in a great mood today. You can end your own life; I'm going to dig up the Bai Family's ancestral graves!"
(Bai Family Ancestor: ***)
(White Phase: What is the most despairing way to die?)
This "old man with the white beard" referred to Heavenly Crane Venerable. Upon hearing this, Heavenly Crane Venerable's nose almost twisted in anger. Gritting his teeth with hatred, he immediately activated his life-saving card:
"Killer Move — Escape is the Best Policy!"
Yes, I didn't write it wrong again.
A dignified Rank Five expert turned and ran without looking back, without the slightest hesitation.
"Hmph! Old geezer, you think you can leave just because you want to? Killer Move — Ice Blade Storm!"
Bai Ning Bing spun on the spot as an axis, transforming into a frost demon and whipping up a storm of water-blue ice blades, instantly sucking Heavenly Crane Venerable back in.
Seeing this, Heavenly Crane Venerable once again activated his life-saving Killer Move and snorted coldly:
"Hmph! How could this old man lose his life so easily! Killer Move — Making a Clean Getaway!"
A flash of light appeared, and Heavenly Crane Venerable's figure vanished once more; even the Ice Blade Storm couldn't suck him in.
On the other side, Gu Yue First Generation was still cursing, but Yuan Fang didn't care at all, even showing a look of enjoyment.
Under the effect of the Withdrawal from the Bottom of the Cauldron Gu, the Rank Four Yin Yang Rebirth Gu, Rank Five blood curtain sky flower gu, and Rank Four blood skull gu flew out of Gu Yue First Generation's aperture one after another, all collected by Yuan Fang.
"Fang Yuan, our cooperation has been quite pleasant; Gu Yue First Generation has been captured. However, little friend Fang Yuan, the blood sea true inheritance has been sealed for a hundred years. Although you are 'upright in character' and have'sacrificed Family for the greater good,' I still hope you can hand over the true inheritance. I will give you an explanation on behalf of the Tie Family," the Iron Divine Constable said deeply.
"The Iron Divine Constable is a leader of the Righteous Path, but haven't you heard 'if used for evil it is demonic, if used for good it is righteous'? My Gu Yue Clan are all people of pure character, and Blood Path Gu Masters are not all devils. Isn't the Shang Clan Leader Shang Yan Fei also a Blood Path Gu Master?"
Cold Iron Blood looked displeased and said, "Clan Leader Fang Yuan, are you saying you want to keep the blood sea true inheritance for yourself?"
Yuan Fang smiled calmly, "Eh, don't be so absolute. We can have a good talk."
"In the face of the blood sea true inheritance, I will never back down."
"Oh? Is that so? Iron Divine Constable, your daughter is quite the beauty, looking very supple and naturally gifted with a fine appearance. If I remember correctly, her name is Tie Ruo Nan, right?"
Yuan Fang used the gentlest tone to speak the most ruthless threat.
Fire erupted in Cold Iron Blood's eyes. "Fang Yuan! Does your Gu Yue Clan want to go to war with my Tie Family?"
Yuan Fang snorted disdainfully, "Hmph! What does the Tie Family count for? In front of the Wu family and Shang Family, you're nothing much."
As soon as these words were spoken, Cold Iron Blood's hair stood on end with rage. Even through the mask, Yuan Fang could feel the towering fury of this Rank Five expert. But Yuan Fang was not afraid at all and shouted loudly:
"Ning Bing! Come help me quickly! Only by helping me can you escape the limit of the Ten Extreme Physiques!"
As the voice fell, Bai Ning Bing immediately stopped chasing Heavenly Crane Venerable. Instead, she turned her spearhead, her icy eyes staring murderously at Cold Iron Blood, her lips curled in a defiant, cold smile.
Cold Iron Blood felt the pressure increase manifold—Bai Ning Bing could fight a Rank Five and was a top-tier combatant on the scene. Combined with Yuan Fang, he feared he might not be able to escape unscathed today.
Suddenly, Bai Ning Bing activated an Information Path Gu worm and sent a voice transmission to Cold Iron Blood:
"Lord Divine Constable, I have heard of your deeds since I was a child. This Fang Yuan is a Righteous Path member on the surface, but a great devil behind the scenes, with a group of Blood Droplets under his command."
"My Bai Family has already paid him hundreds of thousands of primeval stones, but that devil is still insatiably greedy."
"I hope Lord Divine Constable will help me slay the devil Fang Yuan and restore peace to Qing Mao Mountain."
After hearing the transmission, Cold Iron Blood pondered for a moment. He already had a plan but still wanted to test her:
"Bai Ning Bing, you and I have had no dealings, why should I trust you?"
"Believe it or not, but do you think you have any other choice? Since there is no way out, why not take a gamble—the stakes being the lives of you and your daughter."
Hearing this, Cold Iron Blood actually felt relieved. Bai Ning Bing's betrayal was likely real. He was gambling, and wasn't Bai Ning Bing also gambling?
Bai Ning Bing's Ten Extreme Physiques limit was approaching, and only the Yin Yang Rebirth Gu could extend her life. Given Fang Yuan's nature, it was impossible for him to pay such a price for her.
Having figured this out, Cold Iron Blood gladly accepted Bai Ning Bing's request and asked how she needed him to cooperate. Bai Ning Bing only said indifferently:
"Everything is arranged."
The three parties then fell into a chaotic battle. During the slaughter, Bai Ning Bing changed her tactics several times, leaving Cold Iron Blood dizzy. Meanwhile, Yuan Fang fought with increasing courage, his moves sharp and making it difficult for Cold Iron Blood to parry.
During the fight, Cold Iron Blood was restrained at every turn, feeling both shocked and angry:
"What path does this Fang Yuan actually cultivate? Clearly his strongest offensive method is the Bone Path, but his strength is ridiculously high, even exceeding many Strength Path Gu Masters! Fortunately, Bai Ning Bing is restraining him, otherwise I'm afraid I would really fall here today."
Just then, Yuan Fang shouted an order:
"Ning Bing! Block Cold Iron Blood for me! I'm going to check on Gu Yue First Generation. Don't play any tricks; only I can save you!"
As the voice fell, Yuan Fang pulled away from the battlefield and flew to Gu Yue First Generation's side. Gu Yue First Generation was still cursing loudly:
"Fang Yuan, oh Fang Yuan! You insidious and cunning villain! I will make you wish you were dead! I will skin you alive, pull out your tendons, and scatter your ashes!"
"Unfortunately, you won't have the chance, old guy. If you keep shouting, I'll send you to see your great-grandmother!"
Yuan Fang raised his hand and delivered a slap. With a crisp sound, Gu Yue First Generation was dazed; he tasted the flavor of "filial piety that brings down the house."
"Blood Take Gu."
With a thought from Yuan Fang, a blood hand suddenly reached into Gu Yue First Generation's dead aperture. He had just refined this Blood Take Gu yesterday, using several Rank Three Xiong family captives and Bai Ning Bing's forced take gu as materials.
When the blood hand retracted, it actually dragged out a Rank Four Blood Thunder Gu. Gu Yue First Generation could only roar in impotent rage, watching helplessly as his life's accumulation was shamelessly stolen bit by bit by this devil, Yuan Fang.
"Now is the time! Let's strike together!"
Bai Ning Bing immediately sent a voice transmission to Cold Iron Blood, then lunged at Yuan Fang together with him, aiming directly for the life of this "unfilial descendant."
Yuan Fang was currently happily scavenging the Gu worms left behind by his ancestor, completely oblivious to the ill-intentioned Cold Iron Blood and Bai Ning Bing behind him.
"Fang Yuan, oh Fang Yuan! As the saying goes, 'one's own sins are the hardest to bear.' Today, I shall take your dog head!"
Bai Ning Bing raised her ice blade, her Killing Intent surging. Cold Iron Blood followed closely behind, his eyes under the mask full of Killing Intent.
*Pfft!*
"Bai Ning Bing, you!"
Blood gushed like a fountain. Bai Ning Bing's handsome and elegant face was covered in blood, and the owner of that blood had fallen into a pool of it, an ice blade still stuck in his back.
The one who fell was not Yuan Fang, but Cold Iron Blood. He had been pierced through the heart by Bai Ning Bing's blade. His pupils shrank to the size of needlepoints, his hands trying to tightly grasp Bai Ning Bing's wrist, his eyes full of unwilling resentment.
A generation's divine constable, a legend, had fallen just like that. However, in Cold Iron Blood's gradually fading pupils, there was also a glimmer of unextinguished hope.
Tie Ruo Nan.