Chapter 335: Peril on All Sides
A moment later, there was a sorrowful howl from the Sea Sand Sect's direction: "He-er!"
This middle-aged man was an elder of the Sea Sand Sect, and the young man who had just died was his son. As for Shangguan Biyue, she paid no mind and continued to walk up the steps, her night attire fluttering in the wind, sending a chill through those who witnessed it.
"You killed my son, I will make you pay with your life!" The elder of the Sea Sand Sect roared angrily, taking a decisive step forward. He struck out with a fierce palm aimed at Shangguan Biyue's back, this being the Sea Sand Sect's secret technique, the Iron Sand Palm—a fatal strike.
Consider the fact that the Martial Combat Realm is a place of ancient martial arts heritage, this Iron Sand Palm is a terrifying skill passed down from the ancestors of the Sea Sand Sect.
Before the palm arrived, Shangguan Biyue's garments were stirred by the gust of wind from the palm. Known for its supreme power and inner strength, Shangguan Biyue naturally didn't confront it head on. Her graceful figure drew a stunning arc, disappearing from the spot, causing the opponent's palm strike to miss its target.
Next, her feet touched the ground, and with a flash, she left behind a trail of afterimages, amidst which a chilling light blossomed—fast as lightning—locking onto the elder's throat.
The speed was too fast, arriving in the blink of an eye, causing the elder's expression to change drastically.
"Die!" A frosty voice emerged from Shangguan Biyue's lips, as if pronouncing judgment. In an instant, a chilling light slashed across the elder's neck, and the crimson blood glistened eerily in the dark night.
She sheathed her blade, and the elder fell down wearing a look of despair.
This scene caused many around to gasp in shock—it was too fast. They hadn't even seen what had happened, and the strong Sea Sand Sect's elder had fallen.
One could say Shangguan Biyue's inner strength was not as high as the elder of the Sea Sand Sect, but her lightweight technique was impeccable, and she struck with precision.
Now, Shangguan Biyue's demeanor had changed, becoming cold and ruthless, unlike the Iceberg President of Biyue International at all.
Subsequently, Shangguan Biyue spoke coldly: "Anyone who blocks me, dies!"
"Presumptuous!" Several strong members of the Sea Sand Sect suddenly charged towards Shangguan Biyue, countless palm seals like mountains pressing down on her. As the palm dropped, the earth shook. But where the palm seals covered, there was no sign of Shangguan Biyue.
Puff, puff, puff~
Before the Sea Sand Sect experts could react, blood bursts scattered through the sky, revealing endless afterimages. As the afterimages formed, several experts from the Sea Sand Sect fell—all with their throats slit.
Once Shangguan Biyue's figure coalesced, one could see the two daggers in her hands dripping, drip by drip, with fresh blood.
How is this possible? How did she do it?
Other members of the Sea Sand Sect were all stunned. They had heard of the unrivaled beauty Shangguan Fei from Seven-Star Tower, but the tower's master had not assigned her any tasks. Hence, few knew about her divine skills.
It could be said that the assassination of Xiao Tianyu was the first task Shangguan Biyue had received in years.
"If Sea Sand Sect wishes to destroy their sect, feel free to come!" Shangguan Biyue's voice was icy, making the strong hearts of the Sea Sand Sect quiver, causing them to take a few steps back, including the Sect Leader.
This woman's strength completely exceeded their expectations.
Swish, swish, swish~
At this moment, many eyes fell upon Shangguan Biyue's exquisite figure. Isn't Shangguan Fei just around 24 years old? How can she be so terrifying?
Afterward, Shangguan Biyue's gaze shifted toward the Seven-Star Hall, coldly declaring: "I am here for Xiao Tianyu's wife. Anyone who dares stop me will find no mercy in my actions!"
Hearing this, Duan Xingnan's gaze fell on Shangguan Fei, laughed darkly, and spoke: "All your kung fu was taught by me, and yet you dare to make a scene at Seven-Star Tower?"
Having said this, Duan Xingnan ignored her further, considering Shangguan Biyue as someone destined to die in his eyes.
"Hmph~ I'll see how strong a mere child is!" At that moment, a voice came from the crowd, belonging to an elder from the Profound Heaven Sect.
The Profound Heaven Sect held significant prestige within the Martial Combat Realm, proficient in the mysterious and ever-changing arrays.
Indeed, shortly after his words fell, seven figures walked out from the direction of the Profound Heaven Sect, each emanating a powerful aura, and the seven seemed to be in sync, moving with a precise rhythm.
"Deploy the Mystic Sect Seven Stars Array!" The elder shouted, and suddenly, the seven stood in the seven major positions, closely observing that the positions corresponded to the Celestial Spirits Beidou Seven Stars.
"Kill!" One person shouted coldly, the seven moved in unison. In a sudden burst, the array activated, engulfing Shangguan Biyue within, immediately followed by sword lights and shadows, cutting off all paths of retreat for Shangguan Biyue.
"The array of the Profound Heaven Sect is truly god-sent; this time, even if Shangguan Fei had three heads and six arms, it's unlikely she'll escape!"
"Such beauty, what a pity!"
"..." Many young hearts quietly recoiled, as if a delicate flower had withered, filling them with pity.
Splendid~
Infinite chilling light blossomed, and in the next second, before everyone's eyes, Shangguan Biyue drew trails of afterimages, weaving through the gaps in the Mystic Sect Seven Stars Array. Yet, despite the exceptional nature of the array, each attack was continuous, wave after wave, momentarily leaving Shangguan Biyue disoriented.
Puff, puff, puff~
Very soon, Shangguan Biyue's clothing was sliced open in several places by sword light, nearly cutting into her skin, a scene that caused her expression to slightly change.
Fortunately, Shangguan Biyue's figure escaped the array's covering range, whistling toward the Seven-Star Hall.
"Stop her!" Someone shouted from either side of the steps, immediately, countless palm seals pressed down on Shangguan Biyue, leaving her no time for deliberation as she flipped over in a somersault.
How could these people allow Shangguan Biyue to ascend the Seven-Star Hall, especially since Duan Xingnan had commanded earlier?
Just as Shangguan Biyue landed, her figure unsteady, the Mystic Sect Seven Stars Array re-enveloped her—a scene any wise person could see marked certain doom for Shangguan Biyue.
"Kill!" One person among the seven of the array grunted coldly, all seven moved simultaneously, their attack impermeable. In an instant, endless sword light surrounded Shangguan Biyue.
Facing such a predicament, Shangguan Biyue's expression remained calm as ever. Her hands spun the daggers, and with the sound of slaughter piercing the air, she released them, locking onto two throats.
This strike was exceedingly unexpected.
"Not good!" One person shouted, instantly withdrawing his sword, attempting to fend off the flying daggers, but their speed was too fast for them to block.
Thunk~
The sound echoed as the daggers pierced directly into two throats, immediately creating a gap in the array that Shangguan Biyue seized the moment to flash out from, not waiting for the two figures to fall.
Puff~
Shangguan Biyue directly pulled out the daggers from their throats, and suddenly crimson blood splattered.
"Did she really break the Mystic Sect Seven Stars Array?"
"This array is the Profound Heaven Sect's ultimate protection array!"