The fifth update is delivered! Today’s updates are complete! Qiao Ying’s palm technique, named Tian Luo Di Wang (Heavenly Net and Earthly Snare), had a distinct link between each strike; after dozens of palms were unleashed, they formed an inescapable cage stretching from heaven to earth, rendering even the most advanced Tong Shu (Evasion Arts) completely useless within that space!

Although Qiao Ying could use her Hui Yan (Wisdom Eye) to see where Jun Mo Xie was truly located, she felt that this brat’s evasion skills surpassed those of the Xuan Race people, making him even more elusive.

After the Xuan Race people executed their evasion techniques, she could see a tangible human form in her sight! But after this brat used his technique, at most, she could only perceive a faint shadow!

If she were to activate those powerful spatial techniques, they required a certain preparation time. And this brat's alertness was truly too high; she was certain that the moment she initiated them, he would seize the opportunity to escape instantly. This fellow’s movement technique (Qing Gong) was supremely wondrous; despite her own profound cultivation, she was still slightly inferior. Moreover, he was adept at Tong Shu. If allowed to fully deploy it, she truly might not be certain of capturing him.

The best plan was to proceed as if boiling a frog in warm water—using the seemingly gentle and intricate art of the Tian Luo Di Wang palm to slowly lower his guard. By the time he realized what was happening, it would be too late to move, whether to flee or to evade...

The Tian Luo Di Wang palm technique was specifically created by a predecessor of the Holy Lands to counter the evasion arts of the Xuan Race. Every palm strike was connected by Qi mechanism, capable of locking onto the location of a Xuan Race member. Even if they became invisible, the user could strike the foe in the void through the (guidance) of this Qi mechanism.

However, this palm technique demanded an extremely high baseline of Profound Energy (Xuan Li). Even for a Saint Emperor, if they used the Tian Luo Di Wang palm technique, their entire stock of Profound Energy would suffice for only a single use at best! Furthermore, after use, due to exhaustion, it usually resulted in mutual destruction with the enemy—a life for a life exchange! But here, in Qiao Ying’s hands, with her profoundly deep reserves of Profound Energy as the foundation, the Tian Luo Di Wang palm technique complemented her perfectly, showing no strain whatsoever, displaying complete mastery and ease!

A cold smile curved Qiao Ying’s lips. Her slender palms, as white and flawless as jade, casually drew arcs of phantom lines, leaving behind snowy palm shadows. That immense latent force lingered in the mid-air... condensing... slowly drawing toward the center...

"Miss, are you not tired? This is quite draining on your cultivation power. Perhaps you should take a drink of water?"

Jun Mo Xie laughed freely while effortlessly dodging, his voice unrestrained.

He had already discerned that although this opponent possessed unimaginably deep cultivation, she fundamentally did not know how to utilize it properly; every palm strike landed in empty space. How could one eliminate an enemy fighting like this? Moreover, this elder, who claimed to have lived for over a thousand years, seemed to possess a disposition even purer than a young girl’s and was easily provoked...

Thus, Jun Mo Xie’s silver tongue was put to use again... The sooner he could incite her anger, the sooner he could find an opening and slip away. Otherwise, having such an ancient monster trailing him, capable of seeing through his Yin-Yang presence... that feeling was terrifying!

Qiao Ying snorted, but her movements instantly accelerated, though she still failed to land a hit!

Jun Mo Xie leaned far back to evade a palm strike, just preparing to utter another teasing remark, when he suddenly discovered that the air around him had instantaneously solidified... It felt as if heaven and earth had become solid walls, trapping him in the middle. Though it wasn't the direct restraint of the Tian Di Qiong Long (Heaven and Earth Prison Cage), it was another form of confinement that progressively compressed his space to move. This was bad...

Young Master Jun managed a couple more evasive maneuvers before he finally became completely immobile...

Qiao Ying finally stopped, lifting her face with a cold smirk: "Jun Mo Xie, what do you think of my Tian Luo Di Wang palm technique? Is it truly useless? Aren't you usually sharp-tongued? Say a few more things for me to hear."

"Truly impressive! I never expected such a seemingly utterly trashy palm technique to be a complete set of insidious maneuvers. Truly remarkable."

Jun Mo Xie's body was fixed in mid-air, but the infuriating smile remained on his lips, his tone flippant: "No... why go to all this trouble just to create a field similar to the Tian Di Qiong Long? Don't you think it's a bit too much effort?"

"What you said is correct; it is indeed similar to the Tian Di Qiong Long, sharing a common goal through different means! However, this cage is constructed entirely of Profound Energy, without using a shred of Heaven and Earth power! This palm technique was specifically created to deal with monsters like you who can turn invisible! Jun Mo Xie, the treatment you are receiving now is the same as that afforded to the Supreme Sky Ninja of the Xuan Race! You should be quite proud!"

"Damn it! Don't lump this young master in with that trash! What is there to be proud of?"

Jun Mo Xie roared in anger: "You woman are truly detestable! You dare to touch upon my biggest taboo!"

"And what if I did?"

Qiao Ying snorted, a look of finally venting her frustration appearing on her face. Her figure drifted forward, her jade palm rising, and she struck viciously towards Jun Mo Xie’s face, shouting: "Aren't you so good at dodging? Keep dodging then!"

Jun Mo Xie stared at her approaching hand, his eyes devoid of any emotion.

Just as her palm neared his cheek, Qiao Ying hesitated unexpectedly: "As long as you agree to return with me to clarify the misunderstanding between the four major powers, I can promise not to strike you. After the matter is settled, I will release you, allowing you to leave unharmed. How about it?"

"Impossible!"

Jun Mo Xie glared: "This young master would rather die standing than yield!"

"But I truly do not wish to harm you! My hands have never been stained with human blood, apart from the Xuan Race. I do not wish to harm any living being on this continent!"

Qiao Ying bit her lip: "There is no deep, irreconcilable hatred between you. Furthermore, you just said that they are heroes of the Heaven-Seizing War... And you clearly despise the Xuan Race immensely... Why can't you all cooperate sincerely? If we join forces, won't we restore a clear and peaceful age to the world? Even if no one remembers us in the future, we will have still contributed our part to this continent! Jun Mo Xie... consider it. I swear by the name of the Wisdom Eye Rakshasa, as long as you are willing to see the error of your ways, I will absolutely guarantee your safety and allow you to retreat unharmed! None within the Three Great Holy Lands will dare touch a hair on your head!" [Symbol.Content is the fastest update address]

She paused, then added: "As long as you agree, I can even write off what you did to offend me just now, pretending it never happened. How about that?"

After speaking, her clear black and white eyes fixed tightly on Jun Mo Xie, revealing an expression of hopeful anticipation. The Xuan Race were naturally skilled at invisibility and evasion arts; if their own side could produce a master whose evasion arts surpassed theirs... this would be a great boon for the Heaven-Seizing War!

Therefore, Qiao Ying, who was long accustomed to prioritizing the bigger picture, decided to use her utmost efforts to persuade Jun Mo Xie to turn from evil to good!

"You are truly noble, but perhaps too naive."

Jun Mo Xie sighed with some emotion. This woman before him was indeed wholeheartedly dedicated to the Heaven-Seizing War and completely concerned with the common people, possessing absolutely no regard for personal gain or fame... She was truly admirable! She was remarkably similar to Mei Xueyan from before, perhaps even surpassing her!

But among the Three Great Holy Lands, how many people like her were there?

"If everyone were like you, then there would be no Heaven-Seizing War in this world," Jun Mo Xie said faintly: "The title of hero is not a reason to enjoy special privileges, nor is protecting the common people an excuse to kill wantonly! The Heaven-Seizing War is certainly not a venue for fame and fortune... Unfortunately, while the people of the Three Great Holy Lands recognize the Heaven-Seizing War as their greatest responsibility, more of them are driven by their own unspeakable selfish desires, slaughtering the innocent with cruelty and injustice. Although I, Jun Mo Xie, am no saint, I am willing to contribute to the Heaven-Seizing War, but under no circumstances will I stoop to consorting with them!"

Qiao Ying’s expression instantly darkened. She looked at Jun Mo Xie, a slowly dawning light of pity entering her eyes, and said softly: "Since things have reached this point, there is no room for reconciliation. I cannot, because I admire you, stand by and watch the four major powers fracture. Please forgive my offense!"

She transformed her palm into a claw and lunged toward Jun Mo Xie’s chest.

Jun Mo Xie chuckled softly, a touch of gentleness appearing on his face: "You and her... you are truly alike! What you say... it's clear it comes entirely from the heart. Therefore... this young master won't make things too difficult for you either... Farewell!"

His figure flickered, and within the dense cage of the Tian Luo Di Wang composed entirely of pure Profound Energy, he suddenly vanished without a trace!

Qiao Ying gasped in shock, hastily reactivating her Hui Yan to scan everywhere, but the surroundings were silent, without any sign of him. Jun Mo Xie seemed to have vanished into thin air... Qiao Ying clearly saw that Young Master Jun had not activated any evasion technique this time; he had simply disappeared mysteriously!

...What kind of technique was that?

Furthermore... there was an anomaly. Every time she used her Hui Yan in the secular world, she would see countless ghosts wandering about, but this time, she saw nothing at all—only countless wisps of mist dispersing everywhere!

...What was going on? Had all the ghosts in this world completely disappeared? Thinking of this, her heart unexpectedly eased...

Although her Profound Arts were high and she was rarely matched in this era, and she could see all evil spirits, deep down, she was still a woman~! As long as one was a woman, even most people in this world, they would feel tense and afraid of those things... If she could stop seeing them from now on, Qiao Ying felt she would be much more relaxed... both mentally and spiritually...

As Qiao Ying pondered, her Hui Yan detected many indistinct figures approaching from a distance—each face expressionless, some headless, some missing their lower bodies, some with incomplete limbs, floating slowly in the air...

"Ah!"

Qiao Ying cried out in alarm, hastily dispelling her Hui Yan. Her figure flashed, and she flew in extreme panic toward the direction of Juhua City...

Following the unpleasant parting earlier, the Three Great Holy Lands had united against the Misty Illusory Palace, holding only hostility toward it. The three Saint Emperors, who were in the lead, were all furious. Upon returning, they immediately sent carrier pigeons to notify the high command of the Holy Lands! This was followed by gathering the existing forces and announcing the matter publicly.

Instantly, the crowds were (excited/incensed)!

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