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Hearing Liu Qingqiu's response, Mu Yunxi merely smiled faintly, clearly not taking it seriously.

If Lu Chen had truly died on the battlefield, without a common enemy, Liu Qingqiu would most likely make a move against her.

Without the same enemy, they would be enemies.

Of course, that was a matter for later; first, they needed to deal with Lu Chen, the most difficult enemy of all. If Lu Chen were still alive, neither of them could achieve their objectives or leave this world.

Meanwhile.

Yan County.

Yan County was enveloped by dark clouds this morning; thick clouds pressed down upon the land as if the sky was about to collapse.

The air was also very oppressive, making it difficult for people to breathe.

This was not merely atmospheric embellishment signaling the approach of danger; it was because Chu Yuqin had activated the Protecting Pulse Seven Killing Array. The array was frantically absorbing spiritual energy, which caused these strange phenomena in the sky and made the air feel heavy.

Chu Yuqin and her followers had already received news that today, various sects would come to attack Yan County, so they had made preparations early in the morning.

At this moment, the Tian Wu Sect, leading the other sect powers, was also ready; they had gathered in a forest a few kilometers away from Yan County.

They were just waiting for the command to attack Yan County immediately.

After an indeterminate amount of time, a yellow flag suddenly appeared on the city gate of Yan County. Seeing this flag, Yuan Tian immediately said to the others from the sect forces, "The Yue Emperor has begun her move; she will soon lure out the Celestial guarding Yan County. We should also make our move!"

Having said this, Yuan Tian led a group of disciples and rushed toward Yan County.

Moments later, two figures appeared in the sky above Yan County, seeming to be engaged in battle. After a while, these two figures appeared outside the city walls of Yan County.

The Yue Emperor, adorned in a Phoenix Robe, was chasing another woman dressed in green.

When the two figures came outside Yan County, Yuan Tian immediately said to Si Yuhua and Zou Yangping, "The Yue Emperor has drawn out the Celestial who was guarding Yan County; let's strike together!"

As the words fell, Yuan Tian followed right behind the Yue Emperor, chasing after the woman in green.

Seeing Yuan Tian take action, Si Yuhua and Zou Yangping did not hesitate; they also quickly pursued her.

However, the woman in green seemed to have no intention of facing them in direct combat. She was continuously running toward the eastern forest of Yan County, and her speed was very fast.

Si Yuhua and Zou Yangping gradually felt that something was off. Since this Celestial was left by the Sum Emperor to guard Yan County, she should be defending it directly. Why was she running so fast now?

If this Celestial were to flee, Yan County might fall, and Lu Chen's wives and children could end up in the hands of their sect forces. If Lu Chen returned, wouldn't he then seek trouble with this Celestial?

Or was it that this Celestial knew she was no match for them, so she simply gave up on Yan County, and regarding Lu Chen's wives and children, she did not care as long as she herself survived?

If that were the case, then perhaps they did not need to relentlessly chase this Celestial. After all, when Lu Chen returned and saw that Yan County had been occupied by the sect forces and his family had fallen into others' hands, he would definitely not let this Celestial off easy. Read exclusive adventures at My Virtual Library Empire

Just as Zou Yangping was about to tell Yuan Tian that they did not need to continue the chase, the woman in green suddenly stopped.

Seeing this, Zou Yangping and Si Yuhua were taken aback.

They had thought that this woman did not intend to engage them in direct combat, yet just as they decided to let her go, she came to a halt on her own.

Yun Xianxian stopped, and Li Qianrou also paused in midair. At this time, Zou Yangping and Si Yuhua were still completely unaware that they had fallen into a trap.

Si Yuhua spoke up, "Miss, although I am not sure which sect you are from, if you can see the error of your ways and leave the tyrant's side, we will not lay a hand on you."

Yun Xianxian did not respond to Si Yuhua's words but instead swept a cold glance at Si Yuhua and Zou Yangping.

Then she said icily, "To come so far for just two Celestials and to take action, it truly is a waste of my time."

Hearing Yun Xianxian's words, Si Yuhua and Zou Yangping were startled.

For two Celestials?

Two? Including the Yue Emperor, weren't there four Celestials on their side? Why would this woman say there were two?

They instantly became alert as they seemed to sense something.

However, it was already too late. At that moment, Yuan Tian suddenly made his move, piercing Si Yuhua's body with a sword.

Blood gushed from Si Yuhua, and he instantly understood what was happening.

"Yuan Tian... you!"

Zou Yangping also realized something was wrong. He quickly attacked Yuan Tian, but after striking, Yuan Tian swiftly created a distance between them.

At that time, Yun Xianxian, Li Qianrou, and Xia Tianyuan were positioned in a triangle, with Zou Yangping and Si Yuhua inside this triangle.

Zou Yangping shouted angrily, "Yuan Tian, Yue Emperor, what is the meaning of this!"

At this point, Xia Tianyuan said with a smile, "Let me reintroduce myself. My name is Xia Tianyuan, the former Sect Master of the Sunset Sword Sect and currently the Dean of the Luoyang Academy."

In the midst of speaking, Xia Tianyuan's original appearance was revealed. Seeing his true face, anyone would understand what was happening.

At this time, Si Yuhua covered his still bleeding wound and said weakly, "So, this was all the tyrant's conspiracy!"

Although Si Yuhua had been pierced by Xia Tianyuan's sword, he was a Celestial after all, so it wasn't that easy for him to die.

Yet in this situation, even if Si Yuhua was unharmed, it would be difficult for the two of them to handle three Celestials, particularly when one of them had mastered Sword Intent.

Si Yuhua then continued, "I am very curious why, when we were in the old city, the tyrant did not directly take action!"

Xia Tianyuan had long known their sect forces' plans; if the tyrant had wanted to deal with them, he could have just sent someone to the old city to eliminate both of them directly. There was no need to wait until now to take action.

Xia Tianyuan answered with a smile, "Our Majesty is a king of benevolence and righteousness. Without concrete evidence, he would not casually kill people."

Hearing Xia Tianyuan's answer, Zou Yangping sneered, "Bullshit benevolence and righteousness, utterly hypocritical!"

The tyrant had sent Xia Tianyuan to lure them into rebellion, yet still talked about benevolence and righteousness. Clearly, the tyrant was just looking for a justified reason to eliminate these sect forces.

Now that these sect forces had actively rebelled, the tyrant could take direct action without waiting for the sect forces to disband on their own.

Xia Tianyuan said, "Well, now that both of you know what's going on, let me send you on your way!"