Chapter 39

That person, who was originally at the back of the formation, suddenly fled. It seemed that the distance between him and Hengyi had exceeded fifty zhang, making it impossible for the Instant Slash to reach him!

In an instant, Hengyi immediately realized that if he could not take down this person with a decisive move, the rest would surely follow suit!

A red light flashed.

The soul-integrated magical artifact appeared in Hengyi's right hand. In a moment, Hengyi's body was bathed in red light, which quickly converged onto the sword. As the red light from Hengyi's body suddenly converged, the energy flowed through his meridians, down his arm, and to the tip of the red sword—the seventh ultimate technique of the Divine Book, the Death Sword!

The energy that surged out stirred up the leaves, causing them to fly everywhere. Before everyone's eyes, a thick, long red light sword flew out from the sword, moving as fast as lightning. In a flash, it pierced through the void, caught up with the fellow disciple who was fleeing fifty zhang away, and instantly pierced through him!

However, the red light sword did not stop. It left a trail of slowly fading red light, piercing through the dense branches and leaves, and flew straight up into the high night sky...

For a long time, it seemed to have pierced through the horizon, finally disappearing from sight...

The fleeing disciple from Beixiang Mountain fell motionless into the grass.

All the Beixiang Mountain disciples were stunned, amazed by the ultra-long-range and powerful spell!

The flying leaves, the lingering traces left by the red flying sword as it destroyed the branches and leaves, and the distant red dots...

All of this exceeded their imagination...

They looked at Hengyi with a mixture of fear and doubt—how many more incredible techniques did this person have?

Hengyi's arm, holding the sword, slowly lowered. His gaze casually swept over the remaining Beixiang Mountain disciples, and he asked in a deep voice, "Is there anyone else who refuses to apologize?"

Anyone else!

Anyone else—

In the forest, these three words seemed to echo repeatedly.

But it was just an illusion; these words were only echoing in their minds.

They were also echoing in Hu Baijie's body...

"Junior Sister Baijie, I'm really sorry. We were actually forced to do it; we didn't mean to!" The male disciple who had been terrified a moment ago hurriedly apologized to Hu Baijie, his face showing a strained, apologetic smile that clearly revealed his fear, unease, and shame. But this shame quickly disappeared, turning into a calm acceptance.

Because immediately, a second and a third person started saying similar things...

"Junior Sister Baijie, we actually have no grudges against you. But when Senior Sister said to come, we didn't dare to refuse. I'm really sorry! We are all disciples of Beixiang Mountain and should unite and help each other..."

One by one, they spoke words of apology. Their voices and the content of their words sounded increasingly sincere and heartfelt.

Hu Baijie remained cold and indifferent. She didn't bother to listen to such words; they were meaningless, and she wouldn't believe a single word. But she was glad about the current outcome and the sight of these people, who had originally intended to bully her, now apologizing and begging for mercy.

A group of people, each speaking their own version of an apology, and some even added, "Junior Sister Baijie, you are at the second level of Earth Venerable, and you are very capable. In the future, all the disciples of our age will listen to you, not Xiaxia! I've always been afraid of Xiaxia. She always likes to bully new disciples, and anyone who doesn't listen to her will be punished. In the past, I dared to be angry but not to speak out!"

Some clever people understood the implications of these words. They had apologized, and some had even spoken ill of Xiaxia. Would Xiaxia let them off if she found out?

Absolutely not! Hu Baijie's cultivation was on par with Xiaxia, and she had Hengyi as a strong backing. It would be better for them to now join Hu Baijie!

A few who understood this quickly shouted, "Junior Sister Baijie, please help us! We really don't want to keep bullying others with Xiaxia, but if we don't, she will punish us! We've been enduring this for too long. From now on, please lead us, and we won't have to suffer her bullying anymore!"

Hu Baijie secretly sneered. She wasn't foolish and knew what these people were thinking!

If the conditions were right, she wouldn't refuse, but now was not the right time. If she agreed, she would be putting herself in a difficult position. Hengyi wasn't a disciple of Beixiang Mountain, and if the matter ended here, Xiaxia might be afraid of Hengyi and not dare to provoke her.

But if she agreed, it would mean an open power struggle with Xiaxia. Xiaxia would spare no effort to counter her, and Hu Baijie would be inviting trouble.

She had no connections or backing in the Peak Sect, no sufficient funds, no cultivation advantage over Xiaxia to establish her authority, and there was Chen Zizai, who was manipulating Xiaxia from behind.

'Am I Hu Baijie, a fool with a big chest? Hmph, I'd be crazy to agree!' Hu Baijie smiled and said, "Junior Sister is new here and doesn't dare to have other thoughts. I came to the Peak Sect to focus on cultivation. I have no virtue or ability to lead everyone. Please choose someone more capable."

Hengyi ignored these words. Seeing that everyone had apologized, he glanced at those lying on the ground and in the grass. "You haven't apologized yet."

Xiaxia glared at Hengyi with hatred, wanting to laugh. She was Xiaxia! The leader among the sixteen-year-old disciples of Beixiang Mountain. Could she, like others, be so cowardly as to apologize out of fear? It was a joke!

"Apologize? What if I refuse to apologize? You've already injured us so badly. If I don't apologize, will you dare to break the sect rules and kill me? If you have the ability, come and kill me! Want me to apologize—daydreaming! Hahahaha... Not only will I not apologize, but when I recover, I'll come back to deal with you, you scum!"

Hu Baijie clenched her teeth, not expecting Xiaxia to be so defiant. She wasn't afraid that Hengyi would impulsively kill anyone, knowing he always valued the sect rules. But Xiaxia's words would surely make the others who were severely injured think the same way.

Hengyi looked at Xiaxia, who was covered in blood in the grass, and said angrily, "Of course, I won't kill Senior Sister. But if Senior Sister doesn't apologize, when you recover, I will come back to find you. If once isn't enough, I'll come twice, and if twice isn't enough, I'll come three times. No matter how many times it takes, I will find you until you apologize!"

The laughter abruptly stopped.

Hu Baijie knew Hengyi's character wouldn't involve torturing people. She immediately summoned a golden light shield and flew toward Xiaxia, saying coldly, "I'll break all your bones first! Let's see if your bones are harder or your mouth is harder!"

Xiaxia couldn't laugh anymore. She wanted to say, "You dare!" but the words wouldn't come out. She felt it was a waste of time because no one present would doubt that Hengyi would really do it, and she wouldn't doubt that Hu Baijie would really do it either.

The eighteen-year-old male disciple beside Xiaxia whispered, "Junior Sister Xiaxia, don't be impulsive. We can settle this another day. Next time, I'll invite more senior disciples to help! Don't act rashly now; we're about to participate in the trial!"

These words made Xiaxia's heart struggle intensely.

The trial... It was a rare opportunity. With so many disciples in the Peak Sect, it was not easy to get a chance unless the conditions were right and it was your turn. Even the most talented disciples couldn't just go whenever they wanted, and once they went, they wouldn't get another chance. If she missed this opportunity, who knew if she would get another chance before she turned eighteen?

"Junior Sister Xiaxia, don't act rashly." The eighteen-year-old disciple advised and then shouted, "I apologize, Junior Sister Baijie. We were wrong just now, please forgive us!"

He spoke, and the other disciples who came with him also muttered, "Junior Sister Baijie, I'm sorry."

The others lying in the grass gradually spoke up, their moods low, all regretting coming with Xiaxia. Many were disappointed in Xiaxia, thinking she was no longer the person who once ruled Beixiang Mountain...

One by one, the Beixiang Mountain disciples apologized, and Hu Baijie was almost at Xiaxia's face.

Xiaxia, holding back her tears of humiliation, finally managed to say, "I apologize..."

"I can't hear you! Louder—!" Hu Baijie roared angrily, kicking Xiaxia's thigh.

From the moment she walked out, she had already decided that Xiaxia wouldn't let this go. She believed it was Chen Zizai's instruction, so she steeled her heart, determined to enjoy this moment to the fullest.

Since they couldn't resolve this peacefully in the future, she wouldn't give Xiaxia any face now and would push her to the limit!

"I said I can't hear you!" Hu Baijie said, raising her left hand's golden light shield, glaring at Xiaxia with a threatening look, not hiding her intentions at all!

"Junior Sister Baijie! I'm sorry—" Xiaxia gritted her teeth, feeling more humiliated than ever. If she hadn't been holding back, tears would have already streamed down her face.

"Hengyi, she has apologized, let's go!" Hu Baijie turned around, and as she lowered her golden light sword, it suddenly extended, piercing through Xiaxia's left chest, two inches deep.

'Hmph, let's see who pierces whose chest!' Hu Baijie pretended not to know, feeling very satisfied, but Hengyi, blocked by her body, didn't see it.

"Leaving so easily—"

A loud roar suddenly echoed through the forest!

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