“The Old Sect Master…” the man in black blurted out under the sheer force of her aura, but immediately realized that speaking was tantamount to surrender, and quickly clamped his mouth shut. It was a perfect picture of burying one's head in the sand.

“The Old Sect Master? Has that old scoundrel Hu Yan Tianfeng finally retreated behind the scenes? Then the current Sect Master is… his son?”

Mei Xueyan cast them a look of mocking disdain. “It must be Hu Yan Aobo, right? I truly look down on you Three Great Sacred Lands. Nowadays, you hoard all the good things for your own sons, completely forgetting the old tradition of stepping down to make way for the worthy! The Three Great Sacred Lands have always adhered to the principle of the capable taking the lead, yet your Dream Sea of Blood has turned into a hereditary system? For that absolute idiot Hu Yan Aobo to become the master of the Dream Sea of Blood? This truly astonishes me!”

“Hmph! Which of the current Three Great Sacred Lands is not hereditary? You audacious girl, daring to speak such nonsense, insulting and slandering our Sect Master! You are essentially declaring war on the entire Dream Sea of Blood! What nerve you possess! Our Dream Sea of Blood will not let this go easily! If you apologize and offer the Bone Cleansing Pill now, I can persuade the Sect Master to forgive you!” The elder on the left roared, his face contorted with fury, his finger pointing accusingly. Though his face displayed righteous indignation, the fear lurking beneath his bluster was plainly visible.

“You two old relics probably haven’t spent much time roaming the martial world, have you?” Mei Xueyan’s lips curved downward into a cruel sneer. “If you truly had Supremacy-level experts forged through years of struggle in the Jianghu, would any of them be so easily unsettled by sudden, unexpected changes? Look at your pathetic state; you are clearly Supremacy experts merely pampered and raised within the Dream Sea of Blood. You possess the cultivation of a Supremacy, but none of the bearing of a true master who has faced life-and-death trials. Scum like you aren’t even as formidable as a slightly more decent Divine Profound expert in the pugilistic world, yet you dare swagger before me, even attempting to coerce me into handing over the Marrow Cleansing Pill? You really have set your sights high!” Mei Xueyan’s tone dripped with contempt!

Such naked, brazen insults!

The two elders from the Dream Sea of Blood roared in anger, suddenly flashing and crossing paths. Both leaped into the air simultaneously, their four palms slicing through the air with a sharp, biting gale, instantly morphing into myriad phantoms as they closed in—their momentum was utterly terrifying.

Mei Xueyan scoffed, spreading her slender arms wide, and commanded with chilling severity: “Arrogance invites humiliation! Heaven and Earth Cage!”

An unprecedented, formless surge of vital energy instantly solidified into a peculiar space entirely sealed off from normal reality. The elder on the left immediately froze mid-leap, his palms outstretched, utterly immobilized!

The other elder was struck with sheer terror at the sight. With a sharp scream and a series of muffled thuds, Mei Xueyan had already exchanged three solid blows with him!

Just three strikes!

Mei Xueyan’s expression remained utterly unmoved. She lightly drew back her hands, her gaze piercingly cold. The chair beneath her creaked faintly, but nothing else stirred.

The other elder was not so fortunate. His entire body tumbled backward like a gold ingot or a rubber ball. Suddenly, he managed to twist his body, regaining his balance, and abruptly spat out a stream of blood—a crimson arrow shot towards Serpent King Qian Xun’s face with the speed of lightning! Simultaneously, his body did not pause its desperate flight outward!

It was hopeless!

The sooner he escaped, the better. The developments here were simply too astonishing. He needed to notify Elder Huang and the Young Master immediately—that was the best course of action! Who could have imagined that the seemingly easy target of the little Jun family would hide such a world-shakingly powerful master?

Thus, he decisively chose to flee!

When true experts clash, life and death are decided in an instant! In those few brief exchanges, the victory and defeat had already been determined! Within those scant moments, the offensive launched by that peerless, nameless woman opposite him was truly as fierce as thunder and unmatched in power. With just a lift of her hand, she had inflicted severe internal injuries upon him, shattering five organs!

However, that elder still possessed the cultivation of a Supremacy. He managed to endure the urge to vomit the blood immediately, even turning it into a projectile to attack the Serpent King!

This level of reactionary skill was truly extraordinary, but alas, he had encountered the Serpent King of the Punishment Forest! The King of Poisons, notoriously sinister and venomous—how could such a petty trick deceive her?

The Serpent King had initially intended not to interfere with the battle initiated by Mei Xueyan, but since the elder had taken the initiative to provoke her, there was no room for politeness. She threw her head back, letting the blood-arrow sail harmlessly over her face. She slammed both palms down, spinning in mid-air, and her serpentine legs—imbued with immense crushing force—kicked toward the fleeing elder’s calf!

These two kicks were utterly sudden, seeming to originate from a position that made evasion impossible. They were truly impossible to guard against! Had they landed solidly, even with his Supremacy cultivation, the elder’s legs would have been crippled!

Seeing the Serpent King’s fierce assault, the elder’s terror deepened. Yet, he managed to maintain composure despite his fear. While running, he sliced downwards with both palms, aiming like sharp blades at the Serpent King’s ankles. His own feet shifted position in tandem, and in a flash, his two legs became a blur as he shot toward the door with a whoosh!

If the veiled woman behind him doesn't intervene, I’m confident I can break through the encirclement!

The Serpent King snorted coldly, bending her leg upward. Not only did she evade the elder’s downward slicing palms, but she also drove a fierce kick toward his chest. Her other leg remained suspended, its toe perfectly straight, aimed directly at his knee!

The attack vectors of these two strikes were lethally precise. Given the elder’s current strength, he could manage to dodge at most one. If his knee was struck, permanent crippling was assured. But a blow to the chest could mean instant death!

It must be said that while both possessed Supremacy cultivation, the disparity in their power was immense. Firstly, the elder was severely weakened after clashing with Mei Xueyan, suffering heavy internal trauma, which cost him at least thirty percent of his fighting strength.

More crucially, experts cultivated in isolation within the Three Great Sacred Lands simply could not compare in terms of true life-or-death combat experience to Supremacies forged through struggle in the Jianghu—the difference was immeasurable! Compared to the Beast Kings of the Heavenly Punishment Forest, they weren’t even on the same level, which is why he was at such an absolute disadvantage from the very first exchange!

“Forget it, let him go,” Mei Xueyan snorted coldly. “A mere realm of the Dream Sea of Blood is not worth my attention. Let him return and report the news. Is that such a big deal? If I kill him here, people will say I fear the retaliation of the Dream Sea of Blood.”

Hearing this, the Serpent King quickly retracted her waist in mid-air, pulling back the feet that were just about to strike their target. The elder zipped past, almost brushing her toes, leaped over the wall, and coughed up another mouthful of blood while airborne. This was caused by the chaotic, forced circulation of his vital energy, which exacerbated his internal injuries!

Especially the feeling inside—it made him almost wish to die right there and end it all!

What utter humiliation!

He had poured out his full strength, risked his life, and in the end, he was only allowed to escape because the other side deliberately spared him.

However, while Mei Xueyan intended to let him go, the other person might not have the same idea!

Just as the elder was soaring over the wall in mid-air, a brilliant sword light suddenly materialized!

This sword light was as dazzling as lightning splitting the firmament!

This sword light was as fierce as a thunderclap exploding!

It struck dead center!

The elder was caught between heaven and earth, thinking he had narrowly escaped death and his vigilance relaxed slightly. Moreover, he was already severely wounded internally, with five organs damaged and vital energy depleted. As he was about to clear the top of the wall, his true energy was nearing dissipation, and he hadn't yet gathered the strength to counter—it was his weakest moment!

The timing of this sword light was impeccably precise, honed to perfection! This grasp of opportunity demonstrated mastery beyond compare! Remember, he was facing a Supremacy-level master; even the most elite assassin might struggle to seize such a fleeting chance!

The sword light sliced across the void, a lethal killing move, illuminating the elder’s face with extreme shock, surprise, despair, and panic! But before he could even open his mouth to utter a sound, everything was over!

The sharp longsword that cut across the air cleaved down from his right shoulder, its light undiminished, continuing its descent as easily as a swift knife slicing tofu. With a sharp swish, it flashed out from beneath his left ribcage, accompanied by a low, dragon-like sword hum, disappearing as if a flying dragon had plunged into the sea. The Divine Sword, Blood of Yan Huang!

A youth in white robes, seemingly riding the wind, gracefully appeared at the doorway of Mei Xueyan’s room.

This spot was fully six zhang away from the black-clad elder who had just been attacked!

The body of the black-clad elder continued its momentum forward, but his once clear eyes were now dull as a dead fish. As he flew, his upper torso—shoulders supporting his head and one arm—suddenly separated from his lower body. The upper half slammed into the wall first, followed by the lower half crashing against it with a loud boom.

Blood sprayed everywhere!

The dust settled!

Jun Moxie, clad in white, his expression gentle, didn't even turn his head as he walked leisurely into the room, flashing a slight smile. “My apologies, my protection was inadequate, causing distress to the two ladies…” If one didn't know the context, one might think this Young Master Jun was terribly innocent!

Young Master Jun had been frantically busy refining pills and practicing martial arts for the past few days, working until he was utterly exhausted. Whether it was due to the effort or sheer luck, he had finally succeeded in forging a batch of Vital Unity Pills, leaving him utterly spent yet thrilled. In his excitement, he stepped out for some fresh air and happened to sense the two figures approaching the small courtyard of Guan Qinghan like lightning.

It seemed his carefully laid plan had succeeded, and Young Master Jun felt a surge of satisfaction. But then he immediately thought: How is Tang Yuan? I hope nothing… With that thought, he rushed over.

With the instincts and experience of a top-tier assassin, he naturally knew the optimal moment to strike. Remaining hidden and latent at the periphery, he had indeed reaped a great reward by picking up a hot situation. With a single sword strike across the sky, he sliced a Supremacy-level master clean in half.