Chapter 2267 - 2265: Four Must Die Together?

Chapter 2267: Chapter 2265: Four Must Die Together?

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"Zi Xuan, you shouldn’t have come back to take this risk, let us handle these old folks!" Qin Mu glanced at Princess Zi Xuan and said.

"Yes, it’s really too dangerous. It’s hard for even the few of us to be a match for these old folks!" Mo Qin nodded and said.

"As the Sect Leader of the Flying Flower Zen Temple, you must understand the responsibility you bear. Any other disciple of the Flying Flower Zen Temple who loses their life for the sake of their sect is what they should do, there’s no need to take it to heart!" Peng Yan also spoke up.

Princess Zi Xuan looked at Qin Mu, Mo Qin, and Peng Yan, feeling both touched and grateful. These three senior sisters were among the most talented and outstanding disciples that Master Sang Qing recruited from outside back then. Now, as the Flying Flower Zen Temple faces its greatest crisis, everyone is trying to sever all ties out of fear of being implicated. Yet, these three senior sisters completely disregarded their own safety, rushing from all over the Barbaric Forbidden Land just to protect the Flying Flower Zen Temple, even if it meant total annihilation. Their loyalty and righteousness are truly moving!

"Rest assured, my three senior sisters, we will definitely leave here alive, I am confident!" Princess Zi Xuan said, gripping the Cheng Ying Sword tightly.

Bam!

The Fifth Elder of the Northern State struck down at Princess Zi Xuan with a palm, extremely fast and incredibly powerful, startling Princess Zi Xuan. She could feel that the Fifth Elder of the Northern State was indeed much stronger than her. However, at this moment, Princess Zi Xuan’s battle intent was intense, absolutely refusing to submit. She turned around with the Cheng Ying Sword in her hand, slashing out a burst of Sword Qi to meet the Fifth Elder’s palm force!

"Hmph, overestimating yourself. You are merely at the Early-stage Martial Saint cultivation realm. Even if you hold an Ancient Divine Sword, you’re definitely not my match; you can’t even block one of my moves!" The Fifth Elder of the Northern State snorted disdainfully.

"You’re too confident. When Master was around, what did the Five Elders of the Northern State count for? Even after Master passed away, the Five Elders of the Northern State still count for nothing!" Princess Zi Xuan said coldly.

Bang!

With a loud noise, the palm force of the Fifth Elder of the Northern State collided with Princess Zi Xuan’s Sword Qi. Everyone was watching the clash of these two forces. To everyone’s surprise, the Sword Qi that Princess Zi Xuan unleashed actually shattered the Fifth Elder’s palm force. Although it didn’t surpass it, it was evenly matched, astonishing the Fifth Elder of the Northern State, who couldn’t quite believe it!

Bear in mind that Princess Zi Xuan was only at the Early-stage Martial Saint cultivation realm, while the Fifth Elder was at the Late Stage Martial Saint cultivation realm. The difference in cultivation realm meant a world of difference in combat power, not to mention leaping two realms! It’s simply unbelievable that Princess Zi Xuan could still have a battle with the Fifth Elder of the Northern State. Even if she couldn’t fight, being able to block one move from the Fifth Elder was shocking because it completely defied common sense!

"Zi Xuan, you’ve grown so much over the years!" Qin Mu couldn’t help but say, somewhat elated.

"It seems Master did not choose the wrong Sect Leader. Zi Xuan, you have such potential!" Mo Qin nodded seriously and said.

"Indeed, being able to contend with a powerhouse like the Fifth Elder of the Northern State at the Early-stage Martial Saint cultivation realm, your talent surpasses any of our sisters in the Flying Flower Zen Temple!" Peng Yan also said with a smile.

Princess Zi Xuan shook her head, fully aware that with her current combat power, it was impossible to truly battle the Fifth Elder of the Northern State—completely not in the same league. Being able to withstand a strike from the Fifth Elder was merely a coincidence, a momentary extraordinary exertion, and it’s impossible to maintain such a performance consistently!

"I’ll hold off this old man for a moment. You only have one chance to escape!" Princess Zi Xuan whispered to Qin Mu, Mo Qin, and Peng Yan.

"This..." The three female cultivators, Qin Mu, were taken aback, not expecting Princess Zi Xuan to make such a decision!

"Zi Xuan, you... you should understand your responsibility, sometimes we can die, but you can’t, understand?" Qin Mu hurriedly advised.

"Senior Sister Qin Mu, does it make any difference now? It’s difficult for any of us to escape, and while I still have some combat strength, I hope I can hold off this old man for a moment. If you three can survive, isn’t that the best outcome?" Princess Zi Xuan said with a slight smile.

"But..." Senior Sister Qin Mu still wanted to speak, but Princess Zi Xuan had already moved, charging toward the Fifth Elder of the Northern State.

Qin Mu, Mo Qin, and Peng Yan looked on as Princess Zi Xuan actively attacked the Fifth Elder. They all frowned; they hadn’t expected Princess Zi Xuan to be so loyal and righteous. To protect these three senior sisters, she was willing to sacrifice herself. Such a Sect Leader, in the entire Martial Arts World’s heritage, how many can there be?

Whoosh!

Princess Zi Xuan released a Sword Qi straight towards the Fifth Elder of the Northern State, who stood in mid-air. He had been deep in thought after failing to kill Princess Zi Xuan with the previous palm strike. Never did he anticipate that Princess Zi Xuan would dare to attack him proactively. Frowning, he emitted a Slaughter Aura all over his body. As a strong elder with a cultivation realm at the Late Stage Martial Saint, losing face to a younger generation was intolerable.

The undisputed power of Ye Tianchen had already significantly shaken and shocked the self-assurance of the Northern State’s five elders, who never expected their confidence to be shattered by a young junior. Now, with Princess Zi Xuan’s explosive battle strength, the Fifth Elder’s fury and Slaughter Aura surged!

"Ignorant of your impending doom! Pity your Zen Temple’s Sect Leader position only to be destroyed by me beyond recognition. If Sang Qing were to witness this scene, I wonder how heartbroken they would be!" The Fifth Elder of the Northern State sneered coldly, unleashing murderous palm strikes from both hands!

Bang! Bang! Bang... The Fifth Elder’s palms flew rapidly, with powerful palm strikes instantly sweeping out, enveloping Princess Zi Xuan entirely!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh... Princess Zi Xuan relied on the Cheng Ying Sword in her hand. This sword, one of the ten Ancient Divine Swords, could unleash some divine power and manifest incredible battle power. Without the Cheng Ying Sword, she wouldn’t have the confidence to face the Fifth Elder. Clutching the Cheng Ying Sword, she continuously swung Sword Qi, clashing with the Fifth Elder’s palm strikes.

Boom!

With a loud roar, a figure was sent flying, undeniably Princess Zi Xuan. Although she displayed extraordinary talent, despite wielding the Cheng Ying Sword, the disparity in cultivation and battle prowess was too immense. Princess Zi Xuan could not defeat the Fifth Elder; such a scenario was unrealistic. Had she been able to defeat a powerful elder with Late Stage Martial Saint cultivation, Flying Flower Zen Temple wouldn’t face today’s predicament!

Pfft!

Blood sprayed forth as Princess Zi Xuan suffered severe injuries. Yet her gaze remained resolute, grasping the Cheng Ying Sword tightly, staring coldly at the Fifth Elder, unwilling to yield even in death. Could she still fear persisting in battle?

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Senior Sister Qin Mu, Mo Qin, and Peng Yan quickly shielded Princess Zi Xuan. They had all been injured by the Fifth Elder, their battle strength nearly vanished, yet they courageously stood facing the Fifth Elder, defying the threat of death!

"Zi Xuan, flee quickly!" Senior Sister Qin Mu urged Princess Zi Xuan.

"Leave now; you must survive!" Mo Qin nodded in agreement.

"Zi Xuan, remember why Master passed the Sect Leader position to you. Don’t forget the responsibility on your shoulders!" Peng Yan nodded in encouragement.

"My three Senior Sisters, I... I can’t let you sacrifice like this for me; living on holds no meaning!" Princess Zi Xuan couldn’t part with the three loyal Senior Sisters, steadfastly proclaiming.

Senior Sister Qin Mu glanced at Princess Zi Xuan, smiled, and said, "In times of crisis, the legacy faces extinction. It’s inevitable for someone to sacrifice, and while we can, you cannot. If you die, Flying Flower Zen Temple’s heritage is truly obliterated!"

The Fifth Elder of the Northern State gazed mockingly at Qin Mu and the others blocking Princess Zi Xuan. In his view, these four female cultivators were doomed, unquestionably dead. He scoffed at the notion of battling him, so casually he sent forth a hand crafted from Slaughter Aura, enveloping all four of them!

"Perish together, it counts as doing a good deed!" The Fifth Elder sneered viciously.

Pfft! Princess Zi Xuan felt the oppressive Slaughter Aura, her hand clutching the Cheng Ying Sword, attempting a desperate strike. Yet, as soon as she lifted the sword, powerful oppressive Slaughter Aura surged within her, causing blood to flow from her mouth!

Rumble!

The Fifth Elder sneered coldly, viewing the four female cultivators he deemed already dead sorrowfully. His Slaughter Aura-formed hand descended directly upon their heads...