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Chapter 23: One Sword to Kill, Becoming the Vice Sect Master

All eyes were drawn to the distant sky.

A figure slowly floated in, accompanied by the sound of celestial music.

The light blue dress fluttered in the wind, elegant and refined, yet not overly extravagant.

The woman who came with the wind did not wear any makeup, but her features were as delicate as a jade carving.

What was even more striking was the aura of majesty that emanated from her.

Although she was a woman, she seemed to exude a sharpness and an unapproachable authority.

“This, this fairy is…!”

Suddenly, Meng Yangqiu’s eyes widened in shock, and he couldn’t believe what he was seeing.

The person who had arrived was none other than Shen Congshuang, one of the twelve holy envoys under Empress Qingyue!

The reputation of the Star Palace’s Congshuang Holy Envoy had long been renowned.

In the Transforming Sea Realm, a strong warrior had once wielded a sword that swept across the demonic sects.

Whenever the sword was drawn, blood would be spilled, but no one had ever seen the sword itself.

This was because anyone who could make Shen Congshuang draw her sword would not be able to survive.

Why had she come to the Youming Sect?

Meng Yangqiu’s heart was filled with dread.

The situation had completely exceeded his understanding, and at this moment, Meng Yangqiu did not dare to say another word.

This was because the situation was no longer under his control.

Holy Envoy Congshuang’s power was terrifying to the point of being unimaginable, and if she were to become angry, even the entire Youming Sect would not be able to resist.

However, Qi Haomiao, who was still in a state of fury, did not seem to care about Shen Congshuang’s arrival.

A dark mist surrounded his body.

In an instant, Qi Haomiao’s body began to expand and swell, his iron-like body tearing through his clothes.

Two spiral horns protruded from his head, and his appearance was similar to the monster that Qi Mang had transformed into earlier.

However, the aura of intimidation that Qi Haomiao emitted was far greater and more terrifying.

With a strange roar, Qi Haomiao’s face contorted in a savage expression as he charged towards Nie Chen.

The momentum was unstoppable!

This was what Meng Yangqiu had feared.

With Qi Haomiao’s beast-like body, no one could withstand his attacks.

The foul-smelling dark mist spread rapidly, and Qi Haomiao’s massive body burst forth with an unparalleled speed, closing in on Nie Chen.

“Hmph, you’re stubborn and unrepentant.”

Shen Congshuang’s eyes were icy cold as she placed her hand on the hilt of her sword.

With a swift motion, she drew and sheathed her sword.

In the blink of an eye, no one could see the sword clearly, but they could sense a faint chill in the air.

The next moment, Qi Haomiao’s massive body came to a sudden halt.

A huge wound appeared on his shoulder, and a large amount of blood gushed out.

He seemed to want to resist, but after spitting out a mouthful of blood, Qi Haomiao’s body began to wither and shrink at an alarming rate.

His skin was dry and wrinkled, and he was completely helpless.

Qi Haomiao’s body crashed to the ground, and there was no movement.

This one sword had not only cut through his physical body but also extinguished his spiritual energy!

The Youming Sect was silent.

The terrifying pressure that Qi Haomiao had emitted when he transformed into a monster was enough to make everyone aware of his strength.

However, facing such a monster, Shen Congshuang had only used a single, effortless sword strike, and no one had even seen the sword clearly.

How strong was this Holy Envoy Congshuang?

What was even more terrifying was that she was only one of the twelve holy envoys.

And what kind of existence was Empress Qingyue, whom they served?

In the past, these disciples had not realized these issues.

But now, after witnessing the holy envoy’s power, they felt a chill run down their spines and were afraid of their past actions.

They couldn’t understand how Nie Chen, who had personally delivered the war letter to Empress Qingyue, had managed to return.

Killing Qi Haomiao with one sword seemed to be a trivial matter for Shen Congshuang.

She slowly floated down to Nie Chen’s side, her eyes still icy cold and haughty.

“I have come to take you away under Empress Qingyue’s orders,” she said. “Let’s go.”

Nie Chen was taken aback, not expecting things to happen so suddenly.

Hadn’t they agreed to meet again another day?

Why was Empress Qingyue in such a hurry to take him to the Heavenly Cloud Palace?

Moreover, as a member of the demonic sect, wouldn’t it be difficult for him to fit in?

But soon, he realized the reason.

When Ke Ruoling had revealed her shy expression earlier, the Token Stone had connected.

It seemed that Empress Qingyue was jealous!

When the wife was jealous, it was a big deal, and it seemed that he had no choice but to leave.

Nie Chen immediately said, “We shouldn’t delay. Let’s go now.”

Shen Congshuang nodded in approval, seemingly satisfied with Nie Chen’s decisive response.

She turned around, her icy gaze sweeping across the Youming Sect disciples.

“Although Nie Chen is from the demonic sect, his nature is not lost,” she said. “Empress Qingyue has taken a liking to his abilities and qualifications and has specially recruited him to the Heavenly Cloud Palace. From now on, Nie Chen will be honored to serve under Empress Qingyue. If you, the Youming Sect, are willing to submit and reform, you may have the opportunity to be included in the Star Palace’s control.”

This statement was somewhat condescending.

The implication was that even if the Youming Sect submitted, they would not be worthy of being under Empress Qingyue’s direct command and could only be under the protection of the Star Palace.

Many disciples felt indignant.

Their sect master had said that the Youming Sect had a long history and had once been a powerful and glorious demonic sect.

It was the only demonic sect that had dared to defy Empress Qingyue with a war letter.

How could their sect master, who was so proud and arrogant, submit to anyone?

Even if Empress Qingyue’s power was immense, their sect master would rather die standing than kneel.

Although they knew that refusing would come with great risks, many disciples looked at Meng Yangqiu with expectation.

However, Meng Yangqiu’s expression had changed.

He no longer had his previous arrogant demeanor and instead wore a flattering smile.

“Please, Holy Envoy, accept our submission,” he said. “And… Nie Chen, you have done a great service. The position of vice sect master will be yours from now on.”

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