1114 - I Became a Villainess and Was Pestered by Beautiful Girls

Ling Hua certainly wasn't here to save the world. If she were, then this world wouldn't need a supreme being's destruction; it would be close to its end on its own. The only reason she could hold the sword was that it had already lost its "reactivity." When it first emerged from the anti-magic formation, it was like an almighty warrior; its surging aura could be felt by everyone. But now, it seemed merely a sharp weapon, an inanimate object. "What happened?" Yu Ling Zi approached and inquired, "Is this thing still functional?" Ling Hua tried swinging it with all her might, but it produced no reaction. "..." The three of them all stared at the divine sword, sharing a silent understanding. "Just to clarify," Ling Hua whispered, "I didn't break it..." "If you had that capability, it would be something," the Loli Sect Master said, scratching her head. "Senior sister, what's your take?" "We can be sure that what she holds is indeed the Sword of Destruction," Fei Yao analyzed. "We all saw it back then with our own eyes; there's no mistaking it. There can't possibly be a replica." The power of destruction is unique and singular. "Maybe this thing only works properly in Tang Xin's hands?" Seventh Elder speculated. "Hmm... that's possible. Either way, let's take it back first. Whether it's useful or not, we can't let it fall into the hands of the Blood Sovereign Hall." ... The offensive of the Blood Sovereign Hall on the Jiuzhou Continent was becoming increasingly fierce. Unlike the void battles, the Jiuzhou Alliance had to defeat the enemies while minimizing damage to the spatial structure of their land. The enemies wouldn't care about what the Jiuzhou Continent would look like after the war, but they did. One side could use all means necessary, while the other fought with caution. This already imbalanced situation grew more dire by the day. In such circumstances, some people inevitably succumbed to despair. "Jiuzhou... is going to fall..." "Fall, my ass! Instead of brooding here, why don't you head to the front lines and kill some enemies?" Wherever the Blood Sovereign Hall treaded, black and red clouds followed consistently, providing a kind of high-level power support. From lower to higher ranks, their combat power was significantly stronger compared to Jiuzhou cultivators of the same realm. The alliance could only hold defensive positions in strategic locations, yet even so, they had lost nearly a third of their territory in a short time. Millions of souls were consumed by the black and red clouds, strengthening them to an almost unstoppable level. At the foot of Mount Yongzhou, before the Gate of Heaven's Inquiry, the elite of the Jiuzhou Alliance gathered in an unexpected congregation. "If this place falls, they can steamroll into the Sect of Heaven's Inquiry and seize control of Jiuzhou's transportation hub," Yu Ling Zi said somberly. "At that point, our only option would be to retreat south to Xu Prefecture and rely on the Endless Sea for battle. That's why we must hold this ground!" Even though the Jiuzhou Alliance's main headquarters was the Xuan Ling Sect, the geographical location of the Sect of Heaven's Inquiry was of utmost importance. Moreover, in the hearts of the Jiuzhou cultivation realm, the Sect of Heaven's Inquiry stood as an unyielding holy land; its collapse would deal a severe blow to morale. "Yu Ling Zi," Xuan Ling Patriarch turned around and said to the current Sect Master of Xuan Ling, "If we lose this battle, let someone trustworthy take the last embers of hope to the chaotic space-time zone to seek the 'Border of Order.' I believe even a supreme being can't easily influence matters there." The Border of Order is the intersection of the void's myriad worlds and the zone of eternal darkness, where power, laws, and even time and space cannot exist normally. One doesn't necessarily need supreme-level strength to go to the zone of eternal darkness, but without the guidance of "someone," most can't find its location. "I understand," Yu Ling Zi said solemnly. "I'll have Ling Hua handle it..." "You won't go?" Xuan Ling Patriarch asked. "Why would I go?" Yu Ling Zi lifted her head and forced a smile. "I'm still alone, while everyone else is paired off. It's better to leave hope to the younger ones!" "Leader...""Leader, you've got us!""I just love lolis, what do you say?" "Shut up, you perverts!" In the midst of the clamor, the black clouds arrived as expected, veiling the Gate of Heaven's Inquiry in shadow. A powerful aura rushed towards them, tensing the nerves of the strong present. "Such a tenacious resistance," a voice from the Blood Sovereign Hall rang out. "I now understand why the supreme being is fond of the souls in this world. Full of hope, unyielding, never resigned to their fate no matter the dire circumstances." "Because of your existence, the supreme being wants to save this rotten-rooted place!" Boom! Thunder rumbled within the dark clouds as the Blood Sovereign Hall's warriors surged forward like a tidal wave. "Hold the Gate of Heaven's Inquiry!" The mid-stage tribulation elders darted into the sky and engaged the enemy in fierce combat. Yu Ling Zi led her forces on the ground into direct confrontation with the enemy troops. "Little Loli," chuckled Mo Yin, who had attained a power ascension, as she approached, "why don't you surrender? With your cuteness, when a new world is created under the supreme being's reign, I'm sure you'd be quite popular." "Dream on!" Her tiny fist carried immense power. In the past, Yu Ling Zi could have easily taken down her opponent one-on-one. But with Mo Yin fortified by the black cloud, she effortlessly withstood the attack's momentum. "Honestly, I don't understand your persistence," Mo Yin commented while deflecting the assault. "Why can't an outstanding being like you comprehend the supreme being's plans? Whether everyone perishes together or some escape with hope—which is the right choice, isn't it plain to see?" "Who cares if you're right or wrong?" Yu Ling Zi spat a mouthful of blood essence, tapping into a secret technique to amplify her power. "This is our home, and we have to defend it!" "Heaven Shattering Fist!" Bang! A punch nearly at the peak of an early tribulation stage sent Mo Yin flying a thousand zhang back, embedding her deeply into the ground, left severely wounded. Yet, a moment later, the dark cloud descended a beam of energy, and Mo Yin's injuries began to heal at a visible speed. "Home? What a laughable notion." Mo Yin wiped blood from the corner of her mouth and smirked, "Since you're stubborn enough not to awaken, let me send you off!" Above and below, the Jiuzhou Alliance and the Blood Sovereign Hall battled fiercely. Each time someone fell, whether friend or foe, the black cloud grew stronger. Jiuzhou seemed on the brink of its darkest moment. "Seven-Star Formation, Exorcise Evil!" Suddenly, a beam of light streaked from the distant sky like a meteor in the night, aiming to bring hope to the people. It cut through the black clouds, sketching a seven-star pattern with its radiance. "It's them..." Both sides on the ground looked up. Yu Ling Zi's face brightened. "Yes, it's them... the saviors of Jiuzhou!"