Chapter 61: If You Seek a Fight to the Death, Then So Be It!

Long Xiwei forcibly suppressed the surging emotions in her heart. She clenched her fists and spoke: “Master, rest assured. They cannot harm us! Today, I will make sure they never return!”

As she spoke, Long Xiwei took a step forward, shielding Yun Chaomu.

Yun Chaomu’s brow knitted together. “Xiwei, although your cultivation has progressed immensely, you still have no chance of victory. Do not do anything foolish!”

Long Xiwei replied, “Master, you suffered such heavy injuries for me before. From this day forward, your disciple will protect you. I will not let you suffer even a sliver of harm again!”

Seeing Long Xiwei’s determination, Yun Chaomu gave a gratified smile, yet she still let out a sigh. “You are the child I raised. Today, my Carefree Valley faces this tribulation: I cannot simply watch as you reach a dead end. Remember, I will carve out a path for you. You must escape, and you must not hesitate. This is a master’s command!”

As Yun Chaomu spoke, many of the surrounding elders and disciples, and even the weak Junior Sister Xiao Rou, spoke out in unison!

“Senior Sister Long, they came for you, but our Carefree Valley cannot simply hand you over! If we give up anyone who comes here demanding a person, where would our pride be!”

“Our Carefree Valley will not be afraid of them!”

“Senior Sister saved me; I am willing to risk my life for you!”

“Correct! At worst, we’ll fight to the end!”

Hearing these words, Long Xiwei felt that her years in Carefree Valley were truly worth it. However, as they spoke, Pan Changhe and the other traitorous elders looked on with dark expressions.

“Heh, Long Xiwei, you surely don’t think that with your current strength, you can resist them? You truly do not know the height of the heavens or the depth of the earth!”

“If you have any conscience left, walk over there yourself. Do not involve our Carefree Valley!”

Upon hearing this, Yun Chaomu’s gaze turned icy. But at that moment, the roar of the Song family experts reached them: “Long Xiwei!”

“My son, Song Wen, died because of you! Today, whether in the heavens or on the earth, there is no path of survival for you!”

“If Carefree Valley does not release her today, we of the Song family will never leave. We will fight to the death!”

Seeing the group of Song family experts also seeking Long Xiwei, a trace of surprise surfaced in Ji Yaoyue’s eyes. However, the bound Elder Song Qian began to scream at that moment.

“Family Head! Family Head, save me!”

Only then did Song Heming and the others notice Song Qian. They frowned immediately. “Elder Song Qian, you are…”

Song Qian knew full well how powerful Ji Yaoyue was, but since nearly all the Song family experts were present, it was his only chance for survival. He was terrified; Ji Yaoyue had already killed two elders with a flick of her wrist. Now that he had brought her here, he was no longer useful. He was deathly afraid she would finish him off.

“Family Head! She killed two of our elders and captured me to lead her to Carefree Valley! Save me, Family Head!”

Ji Yaoyue’s gaze turned cold as she heard this. “Noisy.”

Bang!

As soon as she spoke, a burst of spiritual power instantly pierced Song Qian’s chest. This sudden scene shocked everyone. The Song family members were left dumbfounded. Song Qian was a 5th-grade Jindan powerhouse: had he really been obliterated without even a chance to resist?

This woman was openly provoking the Song family’s dignity! Yet, sensing the horrific aura radiating from Ji Yaoyue, the Song family experts dared not move rashly. Song Heming was currently heavily injured and lacked combat strength: he could not afford to act recklessly today.

Song Qian’s death also allowed those in Carefree Valley to see clearly: Ji Yaoyue was not a helper hired by the Song family.

“Who are you? Why did you kill my Song family elder?” Song Heming gritted his teeth. His voice was cold, yet he dared not act. He was even struggling to suppress his rage.

“This Seat is the Peak Master of Saintess Peak from the Ten Thousand Swords Sect!”

As soon as Ji Yaoyue spoke, everyone present was left speechless.

“So it is Peak Master Ji Yaoyue of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect! My apologies for the lack of respect!” Upon learning her identity, Pan Changhe was the first to step forward and bow respectfully. His fawning attitude made Yun Chaomu and the others look on with absolute contempt.

The expressions of the Song family experts also shifted violently. A Peak Master of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect was not someone they could afford to offend. Yet, she had just killed their elder! It was unclear if she was an enemy, but she was certainly not a friend.

While the Song family hesitated, the Grand Elder of Carefree Valley, Pan Changhe, shifted his stance immediately. He pointed at Yun Chaomu’s faction and gritted his teeth. “Peak Master Ji! My Carefree Valley does not dare to offend you! That woman is Long Xiwei, but she is currently protected by that group of stubborn fools. If Peak Master Ji wishes to take her, I am willing to serve you!”

This declaration shocked everyone.

“Pan Changhe! You shameless villain, you would actually help an outsider against your own sect!”

“Despicable wretch! You are not fit to be our Grand Elder!”

“Your true intent was always to steal the Valley Master’s seat! Now you commit such a treasonous act: are you not afraid of heavenly retribution!”

The elders and disciples around Yun Chaomu began to shout in outrage. Around Pan Changhe, another group had gathered: they were his loyalists, and they began to shout back, facing off against Yun Chaomu’s camp.

Ji Yaoyue watched this play out, slowly crossing her arms with a cold laugh. “Heh. It seems your Carefree Valley is not peaceful within. Fine. In that case, you help this Seat take her down. If you succeed, then from this day forward, the Valley Master of Carefree Valley shall be you.”

These words filled Pan Changhe with intense joy! “Thank you, Peak Master Ji! I will take her right now!”

As his voice fell, Pan Changhe lunged forward. Facing Yun Chaomu, he roared: “Yun Chaomu! You are currently heavily injured and merely putting up a front: you are not my match. I give you three breaths of time. If you do not surrender, then today shall be the day you die!”

His ferocity was extreme! It immediately triggered a wave of urgent shouts from the other experts.

“Vile thing! Pan Changhe! To act so perversely: you deserve to die!”

“If you want to kill the Valley Master, you’ll have to step over my corpse first!”

“You aren’t even human! You beast!”

“Bring it on! I’ll fight you to the death today!”

In front of Yun Chaomu, the loyal elders and disciples stepped forward together, their eyes filled with resolve.

“Hahaha! With just you lot? You dare to block this Elder? What a joke!” Pan Changhe waved his hand, and those in league with him moved as well. Pan Yan could not help but mock: “Long Xiwei, do you see? This is the disaster you brought upon our Carefree Valley. How do you still have the face to stand here? Crawl over there and kowtow to Peak Master Ji to beg for forgiveness!”

Hearing this, Long Xiwei stepped out. Her face was indifferent. She ignored him and looked toward the Song family group instead. Her voice was neither humble nor arrogant as she spoke coldly: “Do you all also wish to join them?”

Seeing Long Xiwei point the spear directly at them, the Song family members looked toward their Family Head, Song Heming, with complex expressions. After hesitating for a moment, Song Heming suddenly knelt toward Ji Yaoyue!

“Peak Master Ji! I, Song Heming, Head of the Song Family, am willing to submit to your command! I will serve you as a horse or an ox without hesitation!”

This attitude caused a wave of unease within Yun Chaomu’s heart. Today, three factions had combined to face them: Carefree Valley was likely doomed!

Ji Yaoyue saw the Song family’s submission and gave a cold laugh. “Good! In that case, you shall join forces. Kill every one of those stubborn fools in Carefree Valley until not one is left!”

“We obey!”

As the words fell, the Song family experts joined Pan Changhe’s faction, pressing toward Yun Chaomu’s group!

“Hmph. Today, we shall fight to the bitter end!”

“Valley Master! The Mountain Protection Array is fully activated: let us enter the array and meet them in battle!”

Yun Chaomu was about to nod when she suddenly heard a resolute voice.

“Master, I will handle the matter today!” Long Xiwei scanned the opposing camp and suddenly gave a cold laugh. “Since you have chosen to fight to the death, then so be it!”

Before her voice even faded, she let out a loud shout: “Xiao Jin! Come!”

Kacha! BOOM!!!

A sudden bolt of thunder roared through the heavens!