Ye Tianxi had already been placed under such a terrifying Ancient Soul Extinction Forbidden by Ye Tianling. In everyone’s eyes, she couldn’t possibly cause any major trouble now.

With that thought, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The previous battle, though brief, had been utterly world-shaking.

The moment a battle like that began, nearly half of the entire Myriad Swords Sect was destroyed. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

A vast area beneath the void had been reduced to ruins.

The rifts in the void had already sealed themselves, and the chaotic turbulence had long since vanished.

However, the Spiritual Qi, Dao Mark auras, and Power of Heaven and Earth in the void had become incredibly faint. Worse, the area was now filled with a ferociously violent turbulence. For Cultivators, absorbing this energy for Cultivation was extremely harmful and could easily cause one to fall into a demonic state.

This area would be completely unusable for Cultivation for at least several months. It was essentially a dead zone.

Wan Linmo and the others flew over, their faces grim.

The Ten Thousand Swords Sacred Land had lost an Unparalleled Divine Child, King Huangshen. To Wan Linmo, this was a devastating blow.

Fortunately, that peerless Sword Saint had been slain by Ye Tianling. And that so-called Taotie Divine Son, Ye Cangqian, had also been suppressed and captured by him.

"Mei’Er, are you alright?"

Yun Zhiruo, who had rushed over from a distance, quickly flew to Ye Yuemei’s side. Only then did she notice the others present: the Ten Thousand Swords Saint Master, Saint Son Ma Liang, Saint Son Wang Congjie, Sect Master Wan Jianyun, and Elder Die Xiyue.

She immediately bowed and greeted each of them respectfully.

"Senior Sister, I’m fine. But... I didn’t get to tell Brother Tianling you were sorry before he left..."

Ye Yuemei said, choking back a sob. She wiped the tears from her eyes, trying to suppress her grief.

"I saw what happened from a distance, but by the time I got here, it was too late... Sigh. He’s so powerful already. The gap between us will only continue to grow..."

Yun Zhiruo sighed softly.

"Actually, I have a Cultivation Technique that could allow you to keep pace with him... but you might not think it’s worthy of you," Ye Tianxi suddenly said.

Yun Zhiruo froze.

Ye Yuemei also looked at Ye Tianxi in surprise.

"Sigh, Sister Mei’Er, look... I’ve already reached the Realm of the Sword Void Nine Transformations, which is about the same as your own realm. But it actually took me a very short amount of time to get this strong," Ye Tianxi said softly, sighing as she concealed a venomous hatred.

"It’s true, Tianxi, your realm and Battle Power have improved so quickly! And you can even wield powerful Flame Power? Is that the Fiery Sun Sword Body?" Ye Yuemei asked, hesitating slightly.

’Yun Zhiruo felt a prickle of unease. She couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong.’

’But she couldn’t put her finger on what it was.’

Yun Zhiruo remained wary.

At that moment, Ye Tianxi shook her head and sighed again. "I was in seclusion when disaster struck the clan. The shock caused me to start Entering a Demon state, and I fell into a state of madness.

If Brother Tianling hadn’t placed the Ancient Soul Extinction Forbidden Shackles on me, I fear I would have been completely controlled by my Demon Heart and become a Demon who hates the entire world.

Unfortunately, my lineage’s inheritance will now be cut off. With these Ancient Soul Extinction Forbidden Shackles on me, I’m afraid I won’t be able to pass it on for a very long time."

A look of sorrow filled Ye Tianxi’s beautiful eyes, making her appear utterly miserable in her predicament.

Women are often emotional creatures.

Yun Zhiruo was swayed by Ye Tianxi’s display, deceived by this emotional manipulation, and she let her guard down.

As for Ye Yuemei, who had never experienced such perils and knew little of the wickedness in people’s hearts, she immediately felt a sense of pity, empathy, and a shared sense of grievance.

"Tianxi... Brother Tianling... his own situation is already so tragic. I hope you don’t blame him," Ye Yuemei said gently.

Ye Tianxi gave a rueful laugh. "How could I? When I was in that demonic state, I admit I did hate him. I hated him for drawing enemies to us, for causing the Destruction of the Ye Race.

But just as he said, we were bullied because we were weak. If we were strong, who would have dared?

It’s just a shame that my Cultivation Technique, the Nirvana Nine Transformations, can no longer be passed on. I’ve failed the Bloodline Power of the Immortal Phoenix Peacock Lineage."

As she spoke, Ye Tianxi struggled to her feet, but she stumbled.

Ye Yuemei quickly steadied her.

"Mei’Er, I’m going back first to pay my respects to Grandfather, my parents, the Clan Leader, my sister, and our clansmen. No matter what, now that the Saint has been slain by Brother Tianling, and Ye Cangqian has been suppressed by Brother Tianling, it can be considered revenge.

My last wish has been fulfilled."

Ye Tianxi seemed exceptionally regretful, as if her bloodline inheritance was about to be lost forever.

She didn’t mention the Cultivation Technique again right away, not wanting to be too forward and arouse suspicion.

Neither Ye Yuemei nor Yun Zhiruo thought much of it. They would never have guessed that even now, Ye Tianxi was still scheming.

"Tianxi, if you wouldn’t mind, I’m willing to help you carry on the inheritance. It’s just... my own Cultivation Technique is ordinary and my Talent is limited. I’ve only reached my current position through a Strong Heart and relentless Hard Cultivation.

If I can’t learn your inheritance, please don’t be upset."

Ye Yuemei had a sincere heart. Young and naive, she immediately believed Ye Tianxi’s words.

They were both members of the same clan, fellow sufferers who had lost everything. As clan sisters, Ye Yuemei felt a natural, sisterly instinct to look after Ye Tianxi.

"The Cultivation Technique is called Nirvana Nine Transformations. It’s not actually difficult, but it requires an incredibly calm heart. Your Emotions can’t fluctuate too drastically, or it’s easy to fall into a demonic state.

If you suffer a backlash, you won’t be able to practice the technique for a very long time."

Ye Tianxi’s words were a mix of truths and lies, but it was this very mixture that made them so believable.

"I see. Aside from my feelings for Brother Tianling, the only other thing that makes my emotions unstable is what happened to my father. But I can control my feelings on both fronts.

But Tianxi, don’t pin all your hopes on us. We’re willing to help, but you can’t just give up on yourself.

As for the backlash, as long as you have a firm Dao Heart, you can definitely overcome it! Just think of it as a particularly difficult trial," Ye Yuemei said with concern.

"Mm. Before we begin, you must enter a state of Void Spirit. When you do, I will gather the will of the Immortal Phoenix Bloodline and transfer it to you. Sister Mei’Er, you must not have a single thought of resistance. Otherwise, both of our Divine Souls will be damaged simultaneously."

And so, Ye Tianxi began her deception.

Neither Ye Yuemei nor Yun Zhiruo suspected a thing. Everything she said seemed perfectly reasonable.

But they could never have imagined the venomous malice Ye Tianxi held in her heart.

The three of them said their goodbyes to Wan Jianyun, Die Xiyue, and the others. Then, using the void-traversing Transmission Array Disc set up by Wan Linmo, they returned to the Ye Race in Qingyang Town.