Chapter 278
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Chapter 278: All Shall Remain
The voice rang clear and melodious, yet carried a chilling murderous intent!
None could imagine such words coming from Jun Ruolan’s lips. Facing disciples from three other factions, her declaration reached heights of sheer audacity.
Murong Wuhen and Ye Yun exchanged stunned glances, confirming through each other’s eyes they hadn’t misheard – these words truly came from Jun Ruolan.
"Do you comprehend your own speech, Jun Ruolan?" Jiang Shui Ning’s notoriously short temper flared instantly at the provocation.
Without sparing her a glance, Jun Ruolan kept her gaze on Murong Wuhen. "Senior Brother Wuhen, what say you?"
Murong Wuhen’s suppressed rage finally erupted in harsh laughter. "What Tian Shen Peak encounter emboldens you to address me thus? Though our cultivation levels both barely touch the foundation establishment stage, how dare this mere girl presume combat prowess surpassing mine?"
"Exactly! A clueless little girl spouting nonsense!" Jiang Shui Ning’s delicate features twisted with killing intent. "Today you’ll learn victory demands more than empty boasts."
Ye Yun stayed silent, eyes narrowed at Jun Ruolan, baffled by her confidence in challenging three opponents.
Jun Ruolan smiled at the trio. "While I lack strength to detain you all, that doesn’t mean I can’t achieve it."
Murong Wuhen sneered, "Let’s witness your pitiful tricks then."
Jiang Shui Ning nodded sharply. "Should you seize the Immortal Spirit Stone from us three, I’ll concede. Junior Brother Ye Yun?"
Stretching lazily, Ye Yun remarked, "I’m curious too. During our outer disciple trials, Sister Ruolan displayed astonishing talent. Perhaps she truly possesses means to keep us here."
Jun Ruolan glanced at him. "You show some perception. Unexpected among those servant disciples."
"What meaning hides here? Have you forgotten me?" Duan Chenfeng roared. Among servant disciples, his cultivation had been highest before Jun Ruolan’s emergence.
Jun Ruolan regarded him impassively. "No recollection."
Duan Chenfeng’s Breaking Sun Spear vibrated angrily as he surged forward, only to be halted by Ye Yun’s raised hand.
"Since Sister Jun declares thus," Ye Yun said calmly, "no need for rage, Senior Brother Duan. Let’s observe her methods."
Murong Wuhen nodded, voice frost-laden. "Then show us Tian Shen Peak’s true worth."
Jiang Shui Ning giggled darkly. "Braggarts risk losing teeth to wind. Only your slaying will quench my fury today."
Unmoved by their taunts, Jun Ruolan smiled serenely. "Then behold why you’ll remain."
A spiritual weapon materialized in her jade-white palm – an unremarkable bronze bell emitting no energy fluctuations.
The trio exchanged glances but showed no reaction.
"Final chance to surrender," Jun Ruolan’s voice chimed through the air. "Yield and keep your lives, though cultivation will diminish."
"Enough prattle!" Murong Wuhen spat. "Let’s see what tricks Master Shi taught."
Jun Ruolan’s expression froze. "Insult my Master? Perish!"
Clang…
Her pale finger flicked the bronze bell, releasing crystalline notes through the air – harmless chimes bringing no visible effect.
Clang…
The identical bell sound resonated again, unchanged from before.
Murong Wuhen’s lips curled into a cold smile, and Jiang Shui Ning mirrored his expression.
Clang…
The third bell sound rang out, echoing through the air like a lingering resonance.
Suddenly, Ye Yun’s expression shifted. “Fall back!” he barked, leaping down from the pile of fragments while grabbing Su Ling’s hand to retreat swiftly.
Murong Wuhen reacted just as quickly. Sensing danger the moment Ye Yun moved, he struck a disciple behind him with a palm strike, sending the disciple tumbling through the air. Murong Wuhen himself shot upward, flipped midair, and landed ten zhang away.
Boom!
The pile of fragments where they had stood exploded violently. A surge of energy waves tore through the surrounding space like blades. Had they remained, even survival would’ve left them gravely wounded.
Jiang Shui Ning reacted too late. As she and her companions fled upward, the fragments beneath them erupted. Stones pierced their defenses—four female disciples were struck, blood gushing from wounds, though Jiang Shui Ning alone emerged unscathed. Her robes remained intact despite the hail of stones, but the impact still injured her internally, crimson blood trickling from her lips.
Murong Wuhen and Ye Yun exchanged stunned looks. Neither had detected the hidden restrictions beneath the fragments—restrictions powerful enough to unleash such force.
“Impossible!” Jiang Shui Ning shrieked, her voice stripped of allure. “When did you plant these restrictions?”
Ye Yun and Murong Wuhen shared her disbelief. From the mountain’s collapse to the True Fire Flying Lion’s appearance, barely any time had passed. How could Jun Ruolan have prepared such intricate traps?
Jun Ruolan remained impassive. “I gave you a chance,” she said coldly. “Yet Ye Yun and Murong Wuhen evaded the blast. Disappointing, Jiang Shui Ning.”
“Is this all?” Jiang Shui Ning snapped, her charm replaced by fury. “You’ll regret your arrogance!”
Jun Ruolan flicked the bronze bell.
Clang…
Dozens of white lights erupted from the pit. Figures materialized midair—white-robed men kneeling before her, their hollow eyes lifeless yet radiating the aura of foundation establishment stage experts, ranging from First to Third Level.
Murong Wuhen and Ye Yun stared. These were the Soul-Cutting Mountains’ exiled criminals—soulless shells controlled by Jun Ruolan’s sect.
“Capture them,” Jun Ruolan ordered.
The men turned mechanically, advancing like puppets.
“Their souls were erased centuries ago,” Jun Ruolan explained. “A Heavenly Sword Sect secret. Even the Sect Leader cannot command them.”
Murong Wuhen frowned. If even Leader Su Hao of Shadowless Peak hadn’t known of this…
The group tensed. Dozens of foundation establishment stage foes surrounded them. Jun Ruolan’s confidence was justified—none could escape now.
What could they do?
