Xi Jiuye released a palm strike, seemingly casual, yet containing the power of a thousand pounds.

The Fire Power of Reincarnation around Gong Linxin was instantly disrupted as if stirred by a giant hand, turning into a massive whirlpool of indescribable Reincarnation Power.

The whirlpool was overwhelming, and Gong Linxin’s body was like a lone boat caught in the vortex, losing control.

Among the sea of fire, several figures appeared, one of whom darted to Gong Linxin’s side and caught her with his hand.

Without thinking, that person slashed a sword towards Xi Jiuye.

The sword cut through the Primordial Power vortex, with the Sword Qi shooting upwards, aiming right at Xi Jiuye’s face.

Xi Jiuye’s breath was halted, as the Primordial Power in front of him was broken by that sword.

Under the sword light, both Xi Jiuye and the sword wielder froze, sizing each other up.

"You!"

Xi Jiuye recognized the eyes in the firelight; those eyes, he could never forget, belonged unmistakably to the Earth Evil King he had briefly encountered in the Earth Evil Prison.

How could it be him?

Ye Lingyue, clad in heavy armor, was equally shocked, a hint of panic glimmering in her eyes.

Xi Jiuye, the Northern Territory Divine Sovereign; just thinking of this name made her scalp tingle.

Why would a Divine Sovereign appear in the Ancient Nine Provinces, and become an accomplice of that beast, Third Young Master Jin?

At this moment, amid the chaos, several figures took advantage of the disturbance, attacking Third Young Master Jin and Yue Mubai’s group.

Xi Jiuye squinted slightly, noticing several Martial Artists similarly clad in Earth Evil Prison armor through the flames.

"Third Young Master Jin is gone."

Someone shouted amidst the confusion.

Xi Jiuye instantly regained clarity, gathering a surge of Primordial Power and striking out with a violent palm.

Ye Lingyue’s Nine Dragon Chant resonated open, and she quickly retreated dozens of feet, using Xi Jiuye’s hand force to make a swift exit for herself and Gong Linxin from Chuyun Pavilion.

"Chase!"

Xi Jiuye commanded in a deep voice, as the Northern Territory Thirteen Riders transformed into thirteen black shadows, springing into action.

But just then, a thunderous roar shook the air.

A simultaneous explosion rang out inside Chuyun Pavilion, as someone seized the opportunity to deploy Green Thunder.

A scene of ghostly screams ensued within Red Sleeve Pavilion, as numerous guests poured out, allowing several warriors clad in strange armor to blend seamlessly into the crowd.

"Sir?!"

The Thirteen Riders were scattered among the crowd, and upon regrouping, Xi Jiuye was nowhere to be found.

Not only Xi Jiuye, but Third Young Master Jin and Hong Yulang had also vanished.

Ye Lingyue seized the chaos to escape Red Sleeve Pavilion.

"Cough, cough, this gentleman, I thank you for saving me, but I cannot leave yet; my sisters are still in Red Sleeve Pavilion, I can’t..."

Gong Linxin glanced back at the smoke-filled Red Sleeve Pavilion, her heart aching; their sanctuary for her and her sisters, just destroyed.

"Don’t worry, someone will settle your sisters. For now, we must escape."

Upon hearing the voice under the armor, Gong Linxin realized it was a woman, and the voice sounded eerily familiar.

"Well, still caught up."

Ye Lingyue was unfamiliar with the terrain of Xuanwu City, while behind her, Xi Jiuye’s silhouette, ghostly and persistent, loomed closer.

It seemed that the buried Green Thunder was insufficient to deal with Xi Jiuye.

Ye Lingyue, supporting the injured Gong Linxin, found her speed gradually lagging.

At that moment, a slender figure darted out from the side, blocking Ye Lingyue’s path.

"Brother Xi, let me assist you."

Hong Mingyue appeared before Ye Lingyue.

Having chased after Xi Jiuye, Hong Mingyue’s cheeks were flushed with a blush, making her look even more radiant.

Earlier at Chuyun Pavilion, Hong Mingyue had closely watched Xi Jiuye; upon seeing him subdue the Small Divine Power Realm Gong Linxin, she was secretly astonished.

Xi Jiuye’s strength exceeded her expectations.

Seeing Hong Mingyue, Ye Lingyue frowned; this woman, her looks... And the familiar aura she exuded?

Hong Mingyue!

That aura, those eyes, and tone unmistakably belonged to Hong Mingyue.

When it rains, it pours; first Yue Mubai, now Hong Mingyue — the people from Moon Peak are like invincible Xiaoqiang.

Ye Lingyue’s eyelid twitched wildly, her heart filled with complaints.

"Miss... You needn’t worry about me, as long as my sisters escape, I, Gong Linxin, will die with no regrets."

Seeing both her front and rear paths blocked, Gong Linxin, unwilling to burden Ye Lingyue, quickly formed a finger formula, gathering the remaining Primordial Power within to battle Xi Jiuye and Hong Mingyue to the death.

"So similar."

Xi Jiuye’s eagle-like gaze fixed upon Ye Lingyue, staring directly into her eyes, then shifted to Hong Mingyue beside.

The two seemed overlaid, triggering a vague illusion, as if seeing Ye Lingyue.

A bitter smile touched his lips.

Even if similar, ultimately not the same person.

Ye Lingyue was already dead.

"Her opponent is me; I’ll leave that woman to you."

Xi Jiuye floated under the night sky, his eyes darker than nighttime, flashing with cold gleams like meteors.

Regardless of whether they were the Great Monarch of Earth Evil Prison or reckless assassins, they must be eliminated.

Xi Jiuye moved, his speed incredibly swift, surrounded by Primordial Power like ocean waves.

In the night sky, a giant finger descended, freezing the surrounding air in an instant.

Ye Lingyue’s mind recalled Guangzi’s words.

"In the Northern Territory of the Divine Realm, there’s a martial art called Lingxiao Ice Finger; when a finger falls, it can freeze both Primordial Power and blood."

Despite knowing her martial arts were inferior, Ye Lingyue still gritted her teeth, unleashing Little Infinite Finger and Ghost Sect Thirteen Needles.

"Ice Seal the World."

Another finger appeared in the sky.

Unlike Xi Jiuye’s imposing Lingxiao finger, Ye Lingyue’s finger seemed slender, delicate, yet carried a terrifying intent to kill.

A single finger transformed into dozens.

With a muffled sound, two distinct forces of Primordial Power collided, causing Ye Lingyue’s body to tremble, a sweetness at her throat. Her blood seemed frozen, and she involuntarily descended a bit.

Xi Jiuye’s body, like a sturdy pine, stood unwavering in mid-air.

Seeing the "Earth Evil Great Lord" injured, Xi Jiuye’s grip tightened slightly, a complex feeling surged within.

The winner was decided, yet suddenly a figure dashed out, holding Ye Lingyue tightly.

It was a towering man, his silhouette under the night as straight as a javelin.

"Wife, are you alright?"

The man’s voice contained noticeable worry.

"It’s him! Is she with him?"

Xi Jiuye quickly recognized the man as the one earlier encountered at the city gate.

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