After the Fairy Maidens Fell to Darkness, They Captured Me to Ruthlessly 'Repay' Their Gratitude-Chapter 157 - "Today, This Fairy Dares Anyone to Lay a Finger on Him!"

He Ange ultimately secured the Dragon Dynasty token.

As he emerged from Illusion Moon Valley, countless sect disciples gathered from all directions. But even though the white-robed youth was injured and weak, holding an extremely valuable token, no one dared to harbor ill intentions.

The reason was simple: the deterrent power of the victor.

The disciples participating in the secret realm trial were the younger generation of various sects. They had ambition but hadn’t lost their sanity.

Anyone who had been to Illusion Moon Valley knew how terrifying the Fox Clan Sacred Maiden’s combat power was.

Moreover, not long ago, everyone inside and outside the secret realm had sensed the explosive commotion from Illusion Moon Valley, imagining the scale of the battle that had just taken place.

Under such circumstances,

The strength of someone who emerged alive from Illusion Moon Valley was self-evident…

“Junior Brother Ange! Junior Brother Ange!”

“Sister Ranyue is still in the valley! What should we do?!”

Two more girls, holding tokens, rushed out of Illusion Moon Valley.

But as soon as Xu Xin emerged, she urgently called out to He Ange.

He stopped, silent for a moment, then shrugged, somewhat helpless:

“As for Sister Ranyue, I think she… should be fine.”

“But she stayed behind to cover us, sacrificing herself to hold off the Fox Clan Sacred Maiden… Moreover, this token is hers. I must return it to Sister Ranyue.”

Xu Xin looked worried, clutching the token tightly, unable to feel at ease. Her beautiful eyes were filled with concern.

The token was taken from the Sacred Maiden by Xia Ranyue, and it was she who dropped it for Xu Xin to pick up.

Their master had always said, “Don’t take what isn’t yours.”

“It’s fine, you keep it. As for Sister Ranyue… I guess she has no use for the token.”

He Ange closed Xu Xin’s hand around the token, reassuring her.

“Why would Sister Ranyue—” Xu Xin began, but then seemed to realize something.

“She’s a nine-tailed fox demon. Such an identity isn’t suitable for becoming a celestial servant of the Dragon Dynasty, right?”

He Ange said calmly.

Hearing this, Xu Xin was momentarily stunned.

Growing up, the sect elders had always said that demons were bad, full of evil, and that as cultivators, it was their duty to subdue demons and eliminate evil.

But now,

Xu Xin realized that not all demons were bad.

At least Xia Ranyue was good.

Moreover,

If the mission of cultivators was to subdue demons and eliminate evil, why did the Dragon Dynasty Empress set the secret realm trial in the Fox Clan’s territory and even let the Fox Clan Sacred Maiden preside over it?

For a moment,

Xu Xin’s worldview shifted slightly. She seemed to grow up and mature a bit.

He Ange patted the girl’s shoulder, comforting her:

“Don’t overthink it. The Fox Clan Sacred Maiden is Sister Ranyue’s elder sister. She won’t be in danger in Illusion Moon Valley. Let’s go. Once Sister Ranyue settles her matters with her sister, she’ll come to meet us outside the secret realm.”

“Yes, you’re right.”

Xu Xin nodded, finally feeling relieved.

Meanwhile,

The white-robed girl standing silently beside Xu Xin also met He Ange’s gaze.

“Miss Yuyan?”

He Ange called out to her.

Duan Yuyan snapped out of her trance, looking at the youth’s handsome face.

He smiled slightly:

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“Now, do you think I’m trustworthy?”

“……”

The girl was silent, her sky-blue eyes blinking.

After a moment’s hesitation, she nodded:

“You are a good person, but I’m still not sure if you have the power to cure my sister.”

“Honestly, I’m not confident I can cure her completely.”

He Ange shrugged, walking forward, his voice tinged with helplessness: “But I know that if you leave your sister in that witch’s hands, even if she survives, her life will be meaningless… like a bird in a cage, a frog in a well, never seeing the world outside.”

“If it were me, I’d rather go out and see the world than be imprisoned forever, not knowing how much time I have left.”

“……”

Following behind He Ange, Duan Yuyan felt the youth’s profound words resonate deeply.

Indeed,

He was a destined evil cultivator who had bested the Fox Clan Sacred Maiden. His perspective was naturally different from that of a lowly cultivator like Duan Yuyan.

The girl stopped, bowing sincerely:

“Thank you for your advice, Young Master. Yuyan understands.”

“Then, until we meet again?”

“Until we meet again!”

Duan Yuyan nodded one last time.

Then, mirrors appeared around her, and with a few leaps, she vanished from He Ange’s sight.

She must be eager to return and treat her sister.

He Ange sighed softly.

He glanced at the energetic green-robed girl beside him, who quickly recovered despite the intense battle, and then at the exhausted white-robed man behind him.

Indeed,

Xu Xin, with her Qinglian Sword Bone, was destined for greatness. According to Jue Wuqing’s memories, when An Luo Yi joined the Dragon Dynasty, Xu Xin would become the Saintess of Shengxu Sect, taking over the title of “Destined One.”

Moreover,

In the future, when Xu Xin fully awakened her Qinglian Sword Bone, her combat power would be immense. The Empress would bestow upon her the title of Qinglian Sword Immortal, placing her among the top celestial servants in the Dragon Dynasty.

Of course, she would still be far from the might of An Luo Yi, who could single-handedly protect the dynasty.

“Senior Brother Zihua, take some of these pills for healing… As for the rest, you and Xu Xin can share them.”

He Ange took out a pouch of pills, distributing them generously to Bai Zihua and Xu Xin.

Many of the pills were expensive, high-grade ones.

Though Bai Zihua was now a puppet, he had helped He Ange with many tasks in the secret realm. He Ange wouldn’t exploit him like a heartless capitalist.

Moreover,

Bai Zihua was still alive, just brainwashed.

If He Ange no longer needed him, he would use the Abyssal Pearl to release Bai Zihua from control, allowing him to regain his life.

After distributing the spoils, He Ange dusted off his clothes.

He looked into the distance, as if already seeing the silver-haired fairy waiting for him at the secret realm’s entrance…

Fortunately, the Cherry Sea Secret Realm was quick.

No need for seven days and nights; after challenging the Fox Clan Sacred Maiden, he could return home with the token.

He wouldn’t keep his beloved waiting too long.

He Ange couldn’t wait to receive his senior sister’s reward.

“Let’s go. We shouldn’t keep our master… oh, I mean, our senior sister waiting.”

…

Cherry Sea Secret Realm, outside the stone gate.

Many sect disciples, battered and bruised, exited the realm, their faces gloomy and dejected, returning empty-handed.

Of course, many disciples left with bountiful gains. The Cherry Sea Secret Realm was filled with treasures, not just the tokens from the Fox Clan Sacred Maiden. Any discovered treasures and inheritances could be freely taken out.

Moreover,

Though Jue Wuqing and Duan Zixuan were dead, their “hunter teams” still had many survivors. As long as they avoided challenging the Fox Clan Sacred Maiden in Illusion Moon Valley, the hunter teams could amass wealth by robbing other sect disciples, enjoying a feast of spoils.

At the secret realm’s entrance,

Sect disciples exited, while sect elders received them, verifying their gains.

Until a white-robed youth, wearing a token, emerged from the realm. To greet him were not just the elders of Shengxu Sect.

In an instant, various celestial beings transformed into colorful lights, gathering at the entrance, blocking the youth’s path.

The onlookers were stunned by the grand lineup.

Five elders from the Heavenly Sword Sect!

Four elders from the Feathering Sect!

Four elders from the Dragon Pavilion Sect!

Three elders from the Grand Void Sect!

…

Almost all the prestigious sects of Huaxia had gathered their elders here!

At the forefront,

Led by the Heavenly Sword Sect elders, several late Nascent Soul and even one early Divine Transformation elder stepped forward.

They stood before He Ange, hands behind their backs, their celestial aura commanding respect, their white hair and beards fluttering in the breeze.

Meanwhile,

The crowd grew excited, not expecting such a grand spectacle both inside and outside the secret realm.

“Hey, look! That’s the Dragon Dynasty token!”

“Is that He Ange? They say he’s the only survivor from Jue Wuqing’s team…”

“Duan Zixuan and the others likely all died at He Ange’s hands!”

“This is bad… He Ange might not make it out!”

“Actually, it’s not just about the token. He killed Jue Wuqing and the others. That’s ruthless!”

“Yeah, if he were from a major sect like the Heavenly Sword Sect or Feathering Sect, with many elders backing him, other sects might tolerate it. But He Ange is just a disciple of Shengxu Sect… They only have a couple of elders here. They can’t protect him from the wrath of so many sects!”

“Exactly, he might have the token, but he won’t live to present it to the Dragon Dynasty!”

…

The crowd buzzed with speculation.

Before the gathered sect elders, the white-robed youth remained calm. The elders stood with hands behind their backs, and so did He Ange. He raised his chin slightly, his handsome face showing confidence and satisfaction.

His indifferent demeanor only fueled the elders’ anger.

Their chosen ones, the Saint Sons, the candidates for true inheritance, the disciples of prestigious families… all had died at He Ange’s hands!

How could the sects let this go?

The secret realm trial was always about them robbing smaller sects. No one had dared to openly kill and rob their disciples.

To be fair,

Killing one or two in the secret realm was acceptable. The major sects weren’t unreasonable.

But He Ange had wiped out Jue Wuqing, Duan Zixuan, and others! They were the pride of their sects, nurtured with countless resources, now reduced to corpses in the secret realm!

“He Ange!”

“You committed heinous crimes in the secret realm, slaughtering countless fellow cultivators! Do you plead guilty?”

The lead elder from the Feathering Sect was the first to accuse.

He was the highest-ranking elder present, an early Divine Transformation cultivator, though not as powerful as the Fox Clan Sacred Maiden, still a top-tier elder.

Stronger Void Refinement cultivators existed but were rare and seldom appeared publicly. Their mere presence could terrify countless young disciples.

In an instant, the elders’ combined celestial aura was overwhelming.

Normally, the Dragon Dynasty celestial servants would ensure fairness in the secret realm trial, preventing sect elders from attacking participating disciples. But this time, He Ange had angered too many sects.

Dragon Dynasty celestial servants were also human, chosen from various sects. Many elders were their mentors, so they turned a blind eye. This was why sects were eager to send disciples to the Dragon Dynasty.

Connections in the Dragon Dynasty allowed one to walk proudly across Huaxia!

Seeing the elders’ combined aura pressing down on the white-robed youth,

Sword Technique: Ice Dragon’s Path!

At the critical moment, a terrifying ice dragon sword energy descended from the sky, carving a path through the ground, roaring forward.

The elders, sensing the overwhelming killing intent, were shocked, quickly making way for the ice dragon.

The ice dragon opened a path through the elders, heading straight for the white-robed youth.

But just before impact, the ice dragon dissipated into a cloud of cold mist.

“It’s… it’s a third-rank celestial servant!”

“That’s An Luo Yi, the senior sister of Shengxu Sect. They say she reached third rank in less than half a year, appointed by the Empress!”

“The chosen one has arrived…”

Seeing the true identity of the attacker, the crowd marveled at the fairy’s elegance and power.

Meanwhile,

The elders turned, their eyes narrowing with caution and hostility.

But the silver-haired fairy in the golden dragon robe remained unfazed.

She openly carried her sword, her high heels clicking gracefully as she walked towards the youth, her face unchanging despite the hostile stares of the elders.

No one dared to stop her.

“According to the laws of our dynasty, during a certified trial, no sect elder may punish participating cultivators for any reason…”

The fairy recited the Dragon Dynasty’s laws, her voice elegant and authoritative.

Every word she spoke made the elders uneasy. The Dragon Dynasty’s laws were the Empress’s will.

Before anyone realized,

The silver-haired fairy had reached the white-robed youth.

She raised her hand, gently caressing his face, her eyes filled with longing and relief. Though only a day had passed in the secret realm, it felt like an eternity to An Luo Yi. She had watched the broadcast anxiously, and now she wanted nothing more than to take He Ange home, away from the dangers of the secret realm, back to her embrace.

“Elders, the imperial decree is here.”

The silver-haired fairy said, turning to shield the youth behind her.

She faced the elders, her cold eyes reflecting golden dragon pupils.

In the next moment,

Dragon Might erupted!

Behind the fairy, a true dragon emerged!

With a sweep of her silver sword, she raised her eyebrows slightly—

“Today, this fairy dares anyone to lay a finger on him.”

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