Chapter 95

Ning Qianxue remained silent, not that she was afraid of death, but to die here for no reason would be too much of a waste. The old monster in front of her was none other than the notorious "Evil Emperor" Li Kangtian, a figure who struck fear into the hearts of the cultivation world! His actions were unpredictable, driven entirely by his whims. Many evil cultivators had fallen under his hand, but so had many righteous ones. You couldn't easily define him as good or evil; the conventional rules of the cultivation world didn't apply to him. He had his own set of principles, and as he put it, his rule was no rule at all! He would right wrongs and slay demons when he was happy, and just as easily kill righteous cultivators when he was not. This man was arrogant and rebellious, his evil deeds so shocking that he earned the title of "Evil Emperor"!

Ning Qianxue had no doubt about Li Kangtian's words; the Evil Emperor didn't need a reason to kill! Even if it meant offending the entire Taiyue Sect, he wouldn't hesitate. If he were afraid, he wouldn't be the arrogant Evil Emperor!

She was currently at the Second Level of the Golden Core stage, which was already astonishing for her age. But facing an old monster at the peak of the Golden Core stage, she had no chance of survival. The reason she had managed to escape for so long was thanks to the magical artifact, the Green Lotus Platform, she rode. However, Li Kangtian could catch up to her just by stepping on an ordinary banana leaf, which showed the vast gap between them.

She was no match for Li Kangtian, and she might not even last a single move. This was a certainty.

If she wanted to escape this predicament, the best way was to temporarily agree to become his daughter-in-law. Once she returned to the Taiyue Sect, she wouldn't have to fear this old man. But if Ning Qianxue made this choice, she wouldn't be the cold and proud Fairy Ning anymore! When two extremely proud people meet, there is absolutely no room for compromise!

"Li Kangtian, as a renowned senior, you are relentlessly pursuing a junior. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?" Ning Qianxue knew this old man could turn on a dime, so she secretly prepared for battle.

"I, Li Kangtian, have roamed the four seas and never cared about others' opinions. There is no right or wrong in this world; what most people think is right may not be truly right," Li Kangtian sneered. "Whoever has the bigger fist is right. If you don't agree, you can try to knock me down. If you don't have the ability, you must obey."

Song Li initially dismissed this, but upon reflection, he realized the old man was absolutely right! In the cultivation world, where strength is paramount, the one with the bigger fist is indeed right. If you can't beat someone, you have to follow their rules.

However, he was secretly worried about Ning Qianxue. This old monster was clearly a ruthless and extremely domineering figure, and Fairy Ning was clearly not someone who would back down. A clash between these two was inevitable. Although Song Li couldn't discern their cultivation levels, he felt that Li Kangtian was far more powerful. Even at the same Golden Core stage, the difference between the early and peak levels was vast. If they really fought, Ning Qianxue might suffer a great loss, possibly even lose her life.

Despite never having met her, Song Li had developed a good impression of Fairy Ning. Of course, this wasn't the kind of affection between a man and a woman, but rather an instinctive appreciation for something beautiful. He didn't want such an outstanding woman to die pointlessly on Holy Lion Mountain.

But he couldn't think of any way to help her escape this danger. To save a beauty, one needed the strength to do so. He, a mere Fifth Level Qi Induction cultivator, could only be a big shot among the young nobles in the capital. Against a peak Golden Core cultivator, a sneeze from the old man could kill him.

Song Li's mind raced, but before he could come up with a plan, the two figures in the air had already engaged in battle!

Ning Qianxue knew that a fight was inevitable today, so she decided to take the initiative to gain a slight advantage. She silently recited the incantation and instantly summoned twelve silver swords. Initially, the swords were only the size of daggers, but once they flew into the air, they grew rapidly, each becoming over ten feet long and as wide as a door. Ning Qianxue manipulated the twelve giant swords to form a sword array, which whistled toward Li Kangtian. The swords created countless illusions, making it impossible for Song Li to tell which were real and which were illusions. If these twelve swords were used against him, Song Li would be sliced into seventeen or eighteen pieces in an instant!

Damn, these are real flying swords! The ability to take an enemy's head from a thousand miles away, Song Li finally witnessed it firsthand. This无形中 also spurred his determination to practice diligently. One day, he would also reach such a realm, controlling flying swords to slay enemies from afar!

This was his first time witnessing a high-level cultivator's battle, and he was both nervous and excited. He hoped that Fairy Ning could drive the unreasonable old man away with her flying swords, but his reason told him that was unlikely.

"Ha ha ha, this must be the Taiyue Sect's 'Twelve Illusory Sword Formation.' Let me see it," Li Kangtian seemed to have anticipated Ning Qianxue's move. Facing the countless sword illusions, he stood with his hands behind his back, immovable like a mountain. Regardless of how unreasonable he was, his demeanor in battle was that of a grandmaster.

The speed of the flying swords was indistinguishable to the naked eye, and in a blink, they were right in front of him. Li Kangtian's left hand remained behind his back, while his right hand extended and grabbed the air. A giant palm shadow, as large as a mountain, suddenly appeared in the air. With just one grab, all the sword illusions vanished. When he looked at Li Kangtian again, he had the twelve swords in his hand, and the giant flying swords had returned to their original size. He chuckled, "These swords are quite good. It seems that the old man Ning Leshan is quite generous with you, giving you the sect's treasures. Since I've taken these swords, they are now mine. I'll consider them the dowry for my son's marriage proposal. Here, take them back!"

As he spoke, Li Kangtian flicked his wrist, sending the twelve small swords flying straight at Ning Qianxue. The swords didn't grow or create illusions; they simply flew straight at her!

Ning Qianxue realized that no matter which direction she moved, she would be covered by the twelve flying swords. She hadn't expected the flying swords to be used this way! Li Kangtian's method of controlling the flying swords completely transcended her understanding. The flying swords didn't need illusions, didn't need to grow, and didn't need to form an array. They simply flew straight, with a power far greater than her previous attack!

She clearly knew that this wasn't because the "Twelve Illusory Sword Formation" was inferior to Li Kangtian's methods, but because her cultivation level was far below his.

Since she couldn't dodge, she decided not to. Ning Qianxue focused her mind, and her Golden Core began to rotate rapidly in her dantian. A white, transparent, circular shield immediately appeared around her body, like a bell covering her!

Golden Core cultivators could naturally summon solid shields, and Song Li knew this, but it was the first time he had seen it with his own eyes. His heart burned with excitement. Damn, high-level cultivators are truly powerful! They can