178 - We Agreed On Experiencing Life, So Why Did You Immortals Become Real?

Chapter 178: Tell Me Your Name As Xiao Mo ran, he lifted his head only to see Zi Xia fiercely battling a cultivator. Her opponent was an elder of the Mountain Ghost Sect, whose cultivation level was similar to Zi Xia's, possibly even higher. Zi Xia was at a disadvantage against the puppet controlled by her opponent. "Zhou Ye, today, I, your elder, will see you die here!" The sect leader of the Danyang Sect shouted, forcefully breaking into the Nascent Soul stage. For the Danyang Sect's leader, stepping into the Nascent Soul stage was just a step away. He only needed half a month to refine a pill made from boys and girls with innate talent, and he would have broken through smoothly. But there was no time now. Even if forcing this breakthrough severed his path to advancement in this lifetime, killing Zhou Ye would be worth it! As expected, though his foundation was unstable after breaking through, the sect leader managed to fight Zhou Ye fiercely. Zhou Ye retreated, one puppet after another being split in two by the sect leader's attacks. "Senior, I implore you for assistance!" As Zhou Ye neared his limit, he looked up and shouted to the distant sky. Just as his voice faded, a red long blade descended from the sky, striking toward the Danyang Sect leader. The blade carried immense pressure, causing everyone to tremble uncontrollably. "Boom!" In the blink of an eye, the Danyang Sect leader was reduced to a mist of blood, leaving no chance to react. Seeing their leader perish, the Danyang Sect disciples immediately lost the will to fight and fled. At that moment, a woman gracefully descended from the sky. She wore a red gown, her slender waist bound by a red sash. Her embroidered shoes were red, as was the ribbon tying her long hair. Her snow-white skin contrasted with her vivid red attire. The red gown, draped over her exaggerated figure, revealed a glimpse of her delicate curves. With a flick of her finger, the woman wove red threads in the air, forming a cage around the Danyang Sect disciples, trapping them within the "Crimson Silk Prison." Zhou Ye couldn't help but swallow in awe. This was a True Path Sect elder! This was the power of an immortal realm master! To her, they were mere ants. Fortunately, they were the ants on her side. "Kill." Zhou Ye pointed forward, his eyes burning with intensity. "Kill!!!" The Mountain Ghost Sect's morale soared, and they charged at the Danyang Sect disciples. Knowing they faced certain death, the Danyang Sect disciples fought back with all their might, both sides consumed with bloodlust. Meanwhile, Xiao Mo quietly led Jiang Xin away down the mountain. The red-gowned woman glanced down, her gaze falling on Xiao Mo and Jiang Xin. At that moment, a frenzied Mountain Ghost Sect cultivator noticed Xiao Mo and Jiang Xin, directing his puppet to attack. In the nick of time, a purple-blue longsword appeared, intercepting before them. Zi Xia shattered the puppet and with a swing of her sword, split the Mountain Ghost Sect cultivator in half. "Sister Zi?" Jiang Xin's eyes flickered. "Both of you..." Zi Xia's words were cut off as she felt a tremor, swinging her sword behind her. But just before her sword could strike the red-gowned woman, Zi Xia was flung away by a red aura, crashing into an ancient tree. "Sister Zi!" Jiang Xin cried out in concern, dashing toward her, but Xiao Mo quickly held her back. "Senior Blood Puppet, about thirty percent of the Danyang Sect disciples remain," said Mountain Ghost Sect leader Zhou Ye, descending from the sky and discarding a barely alive Teng Ziming. "Hmm." The woman, known as Blood Puppet, nodded, extending her hand to grasp the air. Zi Xia was pulled toward Blood Puppet, who squeezed her neck before tossing her to the ground. Blood Puppet threw two swords in front of Xiao Mo and Jiang Xin. "Pick up the swords." Uncertain of the red-gowned woman's intentions, Xiao Mo and Jiang Xin complied and picked up the swords. Blood Puppet spoke slowly, "Both of you have great potential. I have a mind to take you as disciples. But to become my disciple, your hands must be stained with blood. Now, the boy will kill that man, and the girl will kill that woman. Do this, and you'll follow me." "What if I don't want to be your disciple?" Xiao Mo asked. "Eh?" Blood Puppet paused, then laughed heartily. "Hahaha... Little one, I'm not offering you a choice, but commanding you." Her eyes flashed crimson, "If you don't become my disciple, then you die! Understand?" "..." Xiao Mo looked at the sword in his hand, hesitated, then stepped toward the nearly dead Teng Ziming. "Xiao Mo... don't kill. My father said that once you take a life, there's no turning back." Jiang Xin clutched Xiao Mo's wrist. But Xiao Mo shook his head, prying her fingers away. Teng Ziming gazed pleadingly at Xiao Mo. Xiao Mo approached like an executioner and plunged the sword down. Hot blood spurted from Teng Ziming's chest, splattering onto Xiao Mo’s face. "Your turn," Blood Puppet said, looking at Jiang Xin. Jiang Xin shook her head, retreating as she glanced at Sister Zi. Zi Xia said nothing, only watching Jiang Xin quietly. "I'll count to three," Blood Puppet yawned impatiently. "If you haven't acted by three, I'll kill you." "Three" "I can't do it." "Two" Blood Puppet raised her red blade toward Jiang Xin's head. "I can't..." "One" Just as Blood Puppet's blade was about to descend, Zi Xia lunged toward Jiang Xin. At the same time, Xiao Mo snatched Jiang Xin's sword and thrust it forward. The sensation of piercing flesh traveled through the blade into Xiao Mo's hand. By the time Jiang Xin realized, Xiao Mo had already pierced Zi Xia's chest, her head resting against his shoulder. "Thank you," she said, coughing up blood but smiling slightly. "Please take care of Ah Xin." As her words faded, Zi Xia fell backward, lying in a pool of blood. Xiao Mo gazed at Zi Xia for a long time before shifting his gaze to Blood Puppet. "I'll kill her too." "Interesting." Blood Puppet’s red lips curved into a crescent. She stepped forward, crouched before Xiao Mo, and looked into his eyes. "Tell me your name." "Xiao Mo."