Chapter 687
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Chapter 687: Qin Yao’s Strength!
They secretly joined forces, spending more than a decade of effort to fully establish the image of the Sand Temple and elevate it to its current transcendent status.
This process was extremely difficult, and such an approach could never be replicated in the future.
The Sand Temple held great significance for the three families, and many future endeavors would require the use of the Sand Temple’s name.
Therefore, the Sand Temple could not afford any mishaps.
And Divine Lady Qin Yao was the spokesperson of the Sand Temple, symbolizing its divinity.
When a deity faces off against a martial artist, the result must certainly be the deity’s victory.
Either Qin Yao doesn’t act at all, or when she does, she must defeat Xiao Qianjue and make it look effortless!
Otherwise, it would inevitably arouse suspicion in certain people.
Such suspicion, even if it only existed in someone’s deepest thoughts, could not be tolerated.
Because doubt is a seed that will slowly germinate and grow.
In that case, the image of the Sand Temple would face the possibility of collapse!
“My three benefactors, please trust me,” Divine Lady Qin Yao said calmly.
Yuan Chenglong, Fu Yousheng, and Cheng Tianjiao exchanged glances, recalling the situation from years ago.
Back then, they received information about an ancient ruin that had appeared, so they formed three teams to explore it together.
After countless hardships, they finally entered the ruins.
But they didn’t find any of the treasures they had imagined.
Inside the ruins, there was only a woman sleeping in an ice coffin with a thin veil covering her face.
When they discovered this woman, they couldn’t sense any life force; the woman seemed to have been dead for a long time.
But her face and skin didn’t look like those of a corpse at all!
Later, just as they were preparing to leave, the woman suddenly awakened!
This gave them quite a shock at the time!
The woman sat up and called herself Qin Yao.
She regarded Yuan, Fu, and Cheng, who had opened the ruins, as her benefactors and stated she would serve them for twenty years.
After coming to their senses, the three examined Qin Yao and found she was merely a martial artist with modest cultivation.
Apart from the strange fact that she had been sleeping in an ice coffin, there was nothing special about her.
Realizing this, the three were extremely disappointed.
Even though Qin Yao was willing to serve them for ten years, they weren’t particularly happy about it.
But at that moment, Yuan Chenglong had a sudden flash of inspiration.
Connecting the legends about the ruins they had previously collected with the mysterious appearance of Qin Yao… these factors led Yuan Chenglong to devise an astonishing conspiracy.
The Sand Temple was born from this!
Qin Yao, as requested by Yuan Chenglong, disguised herself as a divine lady chosen by the fabricated Sand God, becoming the spokesperson for the Sand Temple.
Fifteen years had passed, and the Sand Temple’s reputation grew increasingly prominent, with its influence in the Western Capital region even surpassing that of the Yuan and Fu families!
As for Qin Yao’s personal strength, the three had no understanding of it, nor did they care to find out.
Because in their eyes, Qin Yao was merely a tool.
Now that Qin Yao had proposed to confront Xiao Qianjue, they naturally objected.
If she failed… the Sand Temple, which they had painstakingly built for years, would also be in trouble!
“I still disagree. I will immediately notify the protectors from my family… Qin Yao, you don’t need to…”
Before Yuan Chenglong could finish speaking, a tremendous explosion erupted in the sky!
Powerful waves of energy spread out, causing even the ground to shake!
Yuan Chenglong looked up at the sky, his expression changing.
He saw Xiao Qianjue wielding a curved blade, striking directly in front of Qin Yao!
And Qin Yao had merely raised a single finger of her right hand to block the sharp blade!
“My goodness! Xiao Qianjue actually dares to attack Divine Lady Qin Yao!”
“…he actually dares to attack the divine lady chosen by the Sand God! Isn’t he seeking death?”
“The Sand God will likely manifest now! These remnants of the Broken Sun Sect won’t escape death!”
The representatives of various noble families, who had almost retreated to the main hall, were shocked, their eyes wide open.
At this moment, they were both afraid and excited!
For so many years, they had never seen Divine Lady Qin Yao take action! Or the deity manifest!
And now, facing this situation, they would certainly witness one of the two!
In mid-air, Xiao Qianjue gritted his teeth, letting out a roar from his throat, the muscles on his arms tensing, veins bulging.
He used all his strength, trying to bring his blade down on Qin Yao!
But Qin Yao had casually extended just one finger to block his full force!
How was this possible!?
Could this woman truly be a divine lady chosen by some deity!?
That’s impossible!
“Today, I will definitely tear down this damn Sand Temple!” Xiao Qianjue roared, the aura around him intensifying once more!
“Boom!”
The blade in his hand emitted a fierce black light!
“Broken Sun Blade Technique! Kill Without Mercy!” Xiao Qianjue gripped the blade with both hands, pulled it back sharply, then slashed forward fiercely!
Qin Yao frowned slightly, took a step back, and raised her right hand.
A seven-colored light emerged from beneath her sleeve.
“Bang!”
Xiao Qianjue’s blade struck the seven-colored light again, causing an explosion!
The force of the blast sent Xiao Qianjue, who was closest, flying backward!
Meanwhile, Qin Yao remained standing in place, only her long hair and sleeves fluttered more rapidly.
Fang Yu watched Qin Yao in the air, his eyes flickering.
This Divine Lady Qin Yao was truly extraordinary.
Each time she acted, she emitted an aura of divine power.
And her cultivation level, for the moment, Fang Yu couldn’t discern.
“Mr. Fang, what should we do now?” Bai Ran asked softly.
“For now, we do nothing and observe,” Fang Yu replied.
Despite his words, Fang Yu’s expression had grown somewhat solemn.
He had followed clues all the way to the Western Capital, focusing on the Sand Temple.
He had thought Ling’er would appear today, but she hadn’t.
And the so-called grand ceremony had been exposed as a massive deception.
Now, to find Ling’er, there was no other way.
He could only ask directly.
Fang Yu looked at Divine Lady Qin Yao, his gaze sharpening.
In mid-air, Xiao Qianjue, who had been sent flying, barely stabilized himself and wiped away the blood from the corner of his mouth.
Looking at Qin Yao again, his gaze had changed.
This woman’s strength was far greater than he had imagined!
Qin Yao also looked at Xiao Qianjue, her gaze calm, without a trace of emotion.
“Die!” Xiao Qianjue, feeling humiliated, charged forward with his blade again.
Qin Yao blinked once, shaking her head slightly, as if sighing.
“Boom!”
Xiao Qianjue rushed through the air, causing a sonic boom!
Black energy coiled around his body, transforming him into a sharp blade-like edge, rapidly approaching Qin Yao.
Qin Yao’s gaze finally showed a hint of emotion.
She raised her fair hands, gently twisting them to form a hand seal.
“Whoosh!”
Just as he was about to reach Qin Yao, Xiao Qianjue felt an unbearable pressure crash down on his back!
“Bang!”
Xiao Qianjue plummeted from the air, crashing heavily onto the platform below, sending debris flying!
“Senior Brother Xiao!”
The remaining eight members of the Broken Sun Sect saw this scene, their expressions changing as they called out.
But before they could rush forward, they too felt a heavy pressure descend upon them, forcing them to the ground!
“Bang bang bang…”
In just a few seconds, all nine members of the Broken Sun Sect were smashed into the ground, pinned down by the heavy pressure.
Seeing this, both the representatives of the noble families and the commoners in the distance were stunned.
They looked at Qin Yao with complete submission!
This was indeed the divine lady chosen by the Sand God! This level of power was befitting of a divine lady!
Yuan Chenglong, Fu Yousheng, and Cheng Tianjiao were also surprised that Qin Yao, whom they had never taken seriously, possessed such formidable strength!
This strength perfectly matched her title of divine lady!
It was an unexpected delight!
“My three benefactors, I have subdued them. Please instruct me on how to proceed,” Qin Yao’s voice sounded in their ears.
“Kill them! Say it’s the punishment from the Sand God!” Yuan Chenglong said.
“…Very well.” Qin Yao seemed to hesitate for a moment but quickly agreed.
Yuan Chenglong, Fu Yousheng, and Cheng Tianjiao exchanged smiles.
After today, the remnants of the Broken Sun Sect would be eliminated!
The Western Capital would have no more hidden dangers!
In mid-air, Qin Yao looked down at the nine people she had firmly suppressed on the ground. A hint of hesitation flashed in her bright eyes but was quickly replaced by determination.
She raised her hand, which emitted a seven-colored light.
“You have shown disrespect to the Sand God. On behalf of the Sand God, I grant you death,” Qin Yao declared.
