Chapter 7
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Chapter 7: Bai Lian’s Intelligence!
Bai Lian and Ju Buyi met for the first time in Hening City.
At that time, he was Zhao Shuo’s scabbard.
He had many roles, not only to protect Zhao Shuo’s safety, but also to run errands for Zhao Shuo, and in the future, he would offer all his cultivation base to Zhao Shuo.
He could be regarded as the top tool man, even the slave owners would envy him.
Bai Lian and Ju Buyi last met in Hening City.
After that heavy rain ended.
Ju Buyi who wanted to abandon the past and retrieve himself, decisively abandoned his cultivation base.
While everyone’s sight was focused on Bai Lian, An Lan and Xiao Jinse, he walked alone towards the distance along the slippery bluestone pavement.
After he left through Hening City’s heavy gate, no one ever saw him again.
Bai Lian vaguely remembers that day the fog outside Hening City was so thick that she couldn’t see her own hand in front of her face.
She thought that goodbye was forever.
Due to Ju Buyi’s weak body.
His cultivation base was unique, forcibly instilled with the Holy Spirit Sword Washing Pool by the people of the Sword Washing Pavilion.
He was nothing more than a vessel.
After destroying the cultivation base bestowed by the Holy Spirit Sword Washing Pool, this vessel became ridden with holes and his life quickly ebbed away like running water.
Bai Lian knew that Ju Buyi had prepared himself mentally before taking action, so she said nothing, silently watching as he went away.
But who would have thought that she would see Ju Buyi again at the Sword Washing Pavilion after several years had passed!
Even more surprising to Bai Lian was that the present Ju Buyi possessed the strong power to cut off the arm of the Demon of the Outer Realm with a single sword.
The unremarkable young man floated in mid-air.
If Bai Lian didn’t see the blue sword light that shot out suddenly, even she couldn’t discern the trajectory of the sword strike he made.
Too fast!
He calmly gazed at the Demon of the Outer Realm who was clutching his arm and screaming in pain, while his right hand remained on the hilt of his sword.
It was only at this moment that the splashes of blood, which had rushed into the air, slowly sprinkled down.
A piece.
One after another.
Like crimson stars falling from the sky.
Time slowed down countless times at this moment.
"Hiss-"
Gasping for cold air, the pavilion master’s face turned pale.
"Ju Buyi, how come you’re here? Aren’t you already dead?"
Clang clang clang.
He kept retreating, motionless as if petrified.
Ju Buyi neither replied nor turned to look at him.
He just said calmly, "I’ll handle the thing that rushed out from inside. White Emperor Bai Lian, please put in more effort to deal with this Demon of the Outer Realm."
"???"
Bai Lian was immediately confused.
No.
The plot development was completely different from what she had imagined!
Wasn’t Ju Buyi supposed to put on a show of returning as a king under normal circumstances?
The Demon of the Outer Realm?
Garbage!
I will slice you into pieces with just a few strikes, and scatter your ashes.
Old acquaintances from the Sword Washing Pavilion?
Garbage!
Do you understand what "Never cross the boundary to bully the young and poor" means?
However, none of these things happened.
Bai Lian’s scalp tingled.
You want me to deal with that Demon of the Outer Realm…
Goodness.
If she had that ability, she wouldn’t have to confront the Demon of the Outer Realm at this moment. She could have easily crushed that ugly creature with just two punches, shattering its head apart.
Anyway, she was feeling faint-hearted now.
Bai Lian distinctly remembers the breath emitted by the swelling Demon of the Outer Realm.
Even a real immortal shouldn’t be that terrifying!
Although the Demon of the Outer Realm has been chopped off an arm by Ju Buyi, for creatures at their level, as long as the soul is not destroyed, it is extremely easy to grow limbs again after dripping blood, let alone regenerating a severed one.
In the midst of confusion, Bai Lian remembers the image that the Second Martial Sister saw.
Initially, she thought it was an illusion.
But now it seems…
Why is it overlapping inexplicably with the scene before her eyes?
This is unacceptable!
She had so many things she still wanted to do, how could she die here easily?
Bai Lian was distressed, Bai Lian wanted to speak out.
But as soon as she opened her mouth, there was another mutation at the Holy Spirit Sword Washing Pool.
The drops of blood merged together and erupted with a more terrifying momentum.
A black shadow that was unclear in form followed closely behind.
When the majestic momentum dissipated, even the Demon of the Outer Realm screaming on the shore was stunned.
In an instant, sword-light flickered, Ju Buyi had already started fighting with the black shadow, and the black curtain that covered the Holy Spirit Sword Washing Pool was shattered by the aftermath of the battle in the blink of an eye.
"…"
Bai Lian pursed her lips, it seemed that she could no longer rely on Ju Buyi.
She glanced at the Demon of the Outer Realm who was lost in thought.
In case the Demon of the Outer Realm turns and runs away in fright, she will be able to survive smoothly.
However, it seems that things are not developing in this direction.
Bai Lian’s hope was disappointed.
For now, the only solution is to call for her master again.
Although she didn’t feel that it was very shameful to rely on others, doing it constantly would make her desire to save her master become an empty promise.
Even Bai Lian with her thick skin felt ashamed.
But she didn’t feel ashamed for too long.
"?"
She was certain that she had successfully transmitted her words to that fragment of soul, but she didn’t receive a reply from her master, nor did her master suddenly appear like a heavenly god.
She made contact, but not completely.
Then, she really had to rely on herself.
Bai Lian glanced at the Demon of the Outer Realm who had looked her way and then turned back to the Second Martial Sister.
According to the "prophecy," she would be killed by the Demon of the Outer Realm in seconds, and then the Second Martial Sister would also be killed after struggling for a while.
"The future can be changed."
Therefore, Bai Lian made up her mind.
It was clearly impossible to save both of them, so at least she had to send the Second Martial Sister away safely.
And then…
Perhaps she should also tell the Second Martial Sister what happened to their master. Though this might make her life harder, it would avoid her being killed by Red Dust Heavenly Lord in the future due to confusion.
"Listen to me."
Amidst the cacophonic noise, Bai Lian suddenly reached out and held the Second Martial Sister’s hand.
Like the fusion of fire and ice, their bodies trembled simultaneously.
Bai Lian conveyed, "Stand here and don’t move. When I start, don’t resist, I will…"
She came to a halt.
Because the Second Martial Sister reached out her left hand and clasped hers.
Two warm hands tightly enclosed Bai Lian’s cold hand.
"Elder Martial Sister, don’t go."
Xiao Jinse shook her head.
She could see clearly that everything near the Sword Washing Pool was identical to the scene she saw at the top of Sword Washing Pavilion.
Upon realizing this, she felt enveloped by endless darkness.
Fear engulfed her like waves, her body turned weak, and she could hardly utter a single word.
Must escape.
Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian must escape right away!
Just looking at that strange scene made her sick and nauseous. If Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian was really dismembered in front of her, she would probably go crazy, right?
"Those who are destined to die will die… Elder Martial Sister, you hurry up and go, I’ll stop them here."
Xiao Jinse’s body couldn’t stop trembling.
Bai Lian gazed absently at the Second Martial Sister, who looked nervous.
After a moment, a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
Suddenly, she wasn’t afraid anymore.
It was just like facing Jiang Jing in the Bronze Valley.
But there was a difference, for she felt no anger or hatred at that moment.
She vaguely saw such a scene–
On a cold winter night, she was covered in snow, pushing open the heavy wooden door and walking into the house.
She took off her coat and threw it on the sofa, walking lightly to lie down in the armchair.
The orange-red firelight illuminated her relaxed face.
And a meter away from her, the fireplace was working hard.
Finally, the fireplace gradually turned into the Second Martial Sister’s appearance.
Bai Lian reached out her left hand and once again grasped the Second Martial Sister’s hand.
In that case, she should send off the Second Martial Sister safely.
After all, she was just an ordinary world traveler. Without the system, she couldn’t do anything. But the Second Martial Sister was one of the protagonists in this world.
In many works of literature it is common for supporting characters to sacrifice their lives to clear the way for the protagonist.
"Don’t worry," Bai Lian said softly, "Since I already know the future, it will never evolve according to its original trajectory."
Xiao Jinse’s grip tightened.
"Someone will die."
Her palms were sweaty.
Bai Lian still smiled, "Martial Sister, do you still remember my nickname?"
Xiao Jinse widened her eyes.
She didn’t understand what Bai Lian meant by that sentence.
Bai Lian stepped forward and placed her withdrawn hand on the Second Martial Sister’s sweaty lower back.
A hug.
The two separated as soon as they touched.
Bai Lian smiled and waved to the Second Martial Sister.
"I, Bai Lian, who is skilled in planning, always consider the worst case scenario before the victory. Actually, all of this is part of my plan."
She confidently turned around and headed towards the Demon of the Outer Realm.
"If you, Martial Sister, don’t believe me, watch how I cut down this demon’s head!"
"…"
Xiao Jinse’s chest slightly heaved.
Bai Lian’s voice wasn’t firm and lacked the power to inspire others.
However…
She believed her.
Her gaze fell upon the legs, clad in boots, that marched forward in alternation.
There was no sign of confusion on her face.
"Elder Martial Sister."
Countless scenes of Bai Lian flashed through Xiao Jinse’s mind in an instant.
Various versions of Bai Lian overlapped and finally condensed into the Bai Lian who was walking towards the Demon of the Outer Realm at this moment.
What a towering figure it was!
Her clothing was as white as snow, and her curvy figure seemed like that of a goddess walking out of ice and snow.
Her flowing frost-like long hair danced in the wind, sending a chilling sensation in all directions.
People, headed by the pavilion master, retreated.
Most of these people belonged to the upper echelon, who almost always acted high and mighty.
Yet now they were no different from those disciples they had once abandoned. A small piece of blue rock could trip them up and render them unable to get up again.
Hoo hoo –
The Demon of the Outer Realm, whose arm had been severed, was still panting heavily.
Even though it was being struck heavily on the head, it could now only hear Bai Lian’s footsteps.
The thick and hard heel seemed to be falling not onto the stone slab, but onto its stomach, over and over again.
Thump, thump, thump.
The Demon of the Outer Realm was unable to sense any happiness, only endless fear.
This cannot go on any longer.
It had to try its best!
With the determination set, the Demon of the Outer Realm rushed towards Bai Lian like a crazed beast.
Bai Lian’s right eye gleamed with an eerie silver light.
Her spirit was highly concentrated.
The task she had to do now was simple – dodge the first attack of the Demon of the Outer Realm, then give it a punch.
This punch couldn’t be full force, she needed to use the remaining power to send the Second Martial Sister into the crack in space.
It comes!
In that instant, the silver light in Bai Lian’s eyes condensed into sharp crosses.
Spiritual power flowed rapidly within her body, and every part of her body was activated to the most active state under the basic skills.
Seeing the endless black mist attacking, she quickly used the Spiritual Power Veil to disperse it, then flashed to the left side of the Demon of the Outer Realm.
Raised her fist.
Gained momentum.
I have found a flaw!
At this very moment, Bai Lian suddenly became lost in thought.
All of these happenings hinted at something abnormal.
She surprisingly evaded the attack from the Demon of the Outer Realm, who possessed formidable strength, and even noticed that his arm hadn’t yet fully recovered.
Show the enemy its weaknesses?
This is terrible.
Bai Lian abruptly realized that she had fallen into a trap, no wonder the Second Martial Sister had foreseen her being defeated in an instant.
But she had no choice but to strike.
Luckily, she didn’t use her full strength; she still had the chance to change the Second Martial Sister’s future.
Let’s go!
Besides the Water Spirit Special Effect that automatically appears when her spirit Qi is activated, Bai Lian doesn’t utilize any additional embellishments.
The crowd only saw the raging river-like current sweeping through the air.
When Bai Lian’s fist heavily landed on the Demon of the Outer Realm’s cheek, the water instantly froze, and the mirror reflected a bright light, as if Bai Lian had opened a giant crystal wing.
Time experienced a pause of about a breath.
As the power spread, the crystal wing shattered loudly.
Boom!
Amidst the continuous explosions, Bai Lian halted in mid-air and looked expressionlessly as the head of the Demon of the Outer Realm was blown into pieces.
Splatters of black blood rained down, some of which hit her face.
Pure white ice flowers suddenly bloomed with eerie charm.
"…"
Bai Lian remained motionless.
The Demon of the Outer Realm remained motionless.
No one else moved either.
Has…has it changed?
Xiao Jinse’s heartbeat soared all the way up.
In the future she saw, Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian became a headless Elder Martial Sister, but in reality, the Demon of the Outer Realm became a headless demon!
Finally, Bai Lian lowered her head.
She looked at her own hands, then at the Demon of the Outer Realm across from her with no right hand and head.
Unbelievable.
But revealing a weakness is not grounds for going this far, right?
At the moment, the headless Demon of the Outer Realm continuously retreats.
"No wonder, no wonder, no wonder…"
It repeated this sentence continuously.
Bai Lian wanted to go up and beat it hard, but she was afraid it was a trap within a trap.
Caught between a rock and a hard place, she froze again, watching the performance of the Demon of the Outer Realm silently.
"No wonder you didn’t attack me at first, it turned out that you were also injured… no, it’s not an injury, I understand now, this is all a trap you set up!"
"You’ve been standing there motionless, deliberately letting me contact the Demon Emperor, because from the very beginning your real target was not me, it was the Demon Emperor!"
"Your strength is much weaker than rumored, because what’s here now is not your true body. I’ve heard that your out-of-body technique is unparalleled in the world, and no one can distinguish between your true body and your avatar, but I didn’t expect it to be true!"
"What a calculated plan, Bai Lian. It’s hateful. If you hadn’t just admitted that this was all part of your plan, I’m afraid I still wouldn’t understand it now."
Resentment surged through the body of the Demon of the Outer Realm, causing it to shudder violently.
He knew he was as good as dead. Right now, he could only hope that the Demon Emperor wouldn’t come, or that the treacherous and cunning true body of Bai Lian wouldn’t kill the Demon Emperor.
The words of the Demon of the Outer Realm caused a huge sensation.
The pavilion master and others who fell to the ground were almost scared to death.
How could an ordinary person calculate so deeply?
Oh.
Right.
Bai Lian was never a normal person.
Some always think that they are on the first floor while Bai Lian is on the fifth floor, but the reality always slaps them hard in the face –
Only the underground negative floor is suitable for you!
"So Elder Martial Sister has thought so much before she acted?"
Xiao Jinse shamefully lowers her head.
She was angry at herself for not believing Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian, and feeling somewhat disappointed.
Everyone is human, why is her mind so dull?
After howling for a long time, the Demon of the Outer Realm finally calmed down.
It pointed with its intact left hand at Bai Lian, "Bai Lian, you cannot be an ordinary Immortal Emperor. Ancient Remnant, yes, you must be an Ancient Remnant, otherwise you would not have been so antagonistic to the Demon Emperor!"
What does this mean?
Bai Lian no longer understood what the Demon of the Outer Realm was saying.
However, she finally noticed the problem.
Ju Buyi’s sword didn’t simply sever the Demon of the Outer Realm’s arm, but with corrosive force, it kept eating away at the Demon of the Outer Realm’s body.
It was precisely because of this that the Demon of the Outer Realm’s arm could not recover for a long time, and its power also dropped sharply.
In this case… what am I waiting for?
Bai Lian took a step forward.
"You are unworthy of knowing my true identity!"
She pointed her finger like a sword and summoned a blazing red sun, using the Sunset Sword Technique to pierce through the body of the Demon of the Outer Realm.
"Ah…"
The screams hit the hearts of the pavilion master and others one after another.
The mighty Demon of the Outer Realm was powerless in the hands of Bai Lian, who had surely broken through the Immortal barrier and become comparable to a divine being!
With one successful strike, Bai Lian became even more "arrogant".
Who the hell do you think you are, Demon of the Outer Realm!
Who the hell do you think you are to threaten me just now!
Despite the Demon of the Outer Realm’s exceptionally thick health bar, it is unable to exhibit much strength at this moment, only able to watch as Bai Lian "scrapes" itself.
While she was frantically scratching, Bai Lian kept saying, "I won’t let you die so easily!"
One punch, two punches…
The white and tender fist fell like raindrops.
Bai Lian beat the Demon of the Outer Realm with the most primitive method.
However, it was this primitive method that gave people a greater visual impact.
The Demon of the Outer Realm turned into demon sauce, and then turned into demon dregs, and was finally smashed into nothingness by a punch full of surging spirit power.
"You still want to run?"
Qianhuan Real Eyes was activated, and the weak soul of the Demon of the Outer Realm was trapped in a fantasy realm.
Bai Lian gently squeezed her right hand, and the soul was crushed.
Puff~
She secretly breathed a sigh of relief, does this count as smoothly getting through the crisis?
Bai Lian didn’t hurry back to Xiao Jinse’s side.
She looked up and it seemed that Ju Buyi and the shadow in the blood pool in the distance were in a winning position.
She only waited for a short fifteen minutes, and with a dazzling white light flashing by, the black shadow was cut into pieces.
After a moment, Ju Buyi fell from the sky.
Compared with when he first appeared, he was now covered in fine wounds all over his body, and he no longer had that calm and calm demeanor. His breath was also in disorder.
But the momentum accumulated on him was pushed to the extreme in this pose.
He turned his head, and the pavilion master and others were so scared that they couldn’t say a word.
Ju Buyi first bowed in salute, "Long time no see."
Then, he turned toward Xiao Jinse.
"I have finally been waiting for you."
"Me?"
Xiao Jinse and Bai Lian were both stunned.
