Xiuxian, I can travel to another world

Chapter 204 Punished
"stop!"

An angry roar descended from the sky, and a terrifying pressure swept across the entire area, even causing the chaotic energy of heaven and earth to suddenly stagnate.

The spiritual light of many magical artifacts was suppressed.

Mountain top.

The building was shattered.

Rocks and pieces of wood are scattered around.

Mutilated corpses were scattered all over the scene.

In just a short while, the place where people were enjoying the scenery and having a feast was now filled with corpses, a truly horrific sight.

The inner disciples looked terrified, and even the core disciples had solemn expressions and lingering fear in their eyes.

No one expected Zhou Yuantong to throw out the second-tier treasure 'Thunderbolt Particle'. This thing is comparable to the full power of a Dao Foundation cultivator. Even a core disciple who has broken through nine orifices would be injured if grazed and killed if touched.

There will be no exceptions!
The 'Thunderbolt' exploded in the crowd, its range covering almost the entire mountaintop, leaving the Hehuan Sect disciples who were nearby with nowhere to hide or escape.

More than ten inner disciples were killed on the spot, and several core disciples also suffered minor injuries.

It can be said.

In recent years, the Hehuan Sect has suffered losses in its battles with righteous cultivators, but none of these losses have surpassed those of today.

"You dare!"

Witnessing the horrific scene, the fallen Foundation Establishment cultivator's face contorted with rage, her beautiful eyes flashing with intense killing intent:
"die!"

"Shh!"

The hairpin, which suppressed the primordial energy of heaven and earth, swept across a distance of about a mile in an instant, crashing down on Zhou Yuantong like a mountain range.

"when……"

A jade bracelet appeared out of thin air and stopped the hairpin.

"Junior Sister Weng." Consort Yuan, draped in colorful ribbons, appeared beside Zhou Yuantong and frowned.
"Even if my disciple made a mistake, they were the ones who struck first. You want to kill someone without even knowing the facts? Do you really think I'm easy to bully?"

"boom!"

Her aura surged skyward, and the already gloomy sky suddenly darkened, like a black curtain suspended overhead, heavy and suffocating.

"Senior Sister." Weng Yu's face was gloomy.
“We all know who is right and who is wrong. Even if others have done something wrong, your apprentice shouldn’t have been so harsh.”

"If she doesn't die, it will be difficult to convince the public!"

"Excellent!" Consort Yuan laughed, and the colorful ribbons on her body surged wildly, transforming into a cloud of color that enveloped the area.

"Killing her is killing me. Since Junior Sister is so determined, let's settle this with a fight to the death first!"

"Shh!"

As she finished speaking, thousands of colorful ribbons shot out and rushed towards the other party.

Colorful ribbons stretched across the sky like a rainbow, beautiful yet terrifying.

The terrifying primordial energy of heaven and earth collided with each other in the air, producing a deafening roar.

"boom!"

A burst of various kinds of spiritual light erupted.

The mountains seemed to be swaying as well.

The disciples of the Albizia Flower Sect were pale-faced, feeling as if they were standing next to a mountain that could collapse at any moment, filled with fear and trepidation.

The power of the Dao Foundation

Is it really that terrifying?
"enough!"

It seemed like an instant, yet also like an eternity, when a majestic voice resounded through the air:

“He may be spared the death penalty, but he cannot escape punishment. Zhou Yuantong disregarded the sect rules and indiscriminately killed his fellow disciples. He was imprisoned in the ice cave for three years.”

"Concubine Yuan..."

"As Zhou Yuantong's master, you are responsible for failing to discipline him properly. You are hereby punished with three thousand merits to compensate for the loss of your disciple."

"Are you convinced?"

"...I will obey Senior Sister Bai Miao's decree." Consort Yuan's voice was icy, and the colorful ribbons scattered in the sky were gathered inward.

The ribbon rolled downwards, enveloping the three figures as they fled into the distance.

…………

"Master!"

Zhou Yuantong was in tears, her face full of confusion, as if she had lost her soul.

She held Zhu Ju's 'corpse', her eyes glazed over:

"You don't need to save me. Just let me go with my husband. What's the point of me living if my husband dies?"

Over the years, day and night, she had become so attached to the two of them that she was driven to such madness.

Upon seeing Zhu Ju's 'death,' Zhou Yuantong felt as if the sky had fallen, and boundless anger and despair surged into her heart.

My heart aches beyond measure.

That's why they risked everything to unleash the 'Thunderbolt'.

that moment.

Zhou Yuantong only wanted everyone to be buried with Zhu Ju, including herself.

"rest assured."

Consort Yuan squatted down, glanced at Zhu Ju's mangled body and lifeless body, and said coldly:

“I have a treasure that can save his life.”

"Really?" Zhou Yuantong's previously lifeless eyes suddenly lit up with intense light as she stared intently at Consort Yuan:

"Master, you...you're not lying to me?"

"Why would I lie to you?" Consort Yuan rolled her eyes.

"But as you heard, because of your recklessness, you have to be punished in the ice cave for three years, which is no easy task."

"Disciple is willing to accept punishment." Zhou Yuantong knelt on both knees and said, choking back tears:

"I only beg my master to save my husband."

"You two are truly in love." Consort Yuan sighed softly, her beautiful eyes sparkling, and reached out to help Zhou Yuantong up.
"Zhu Ju was willing to risk his life to shield you from a deadly attack, and you were heartbroken and devastated. It's truly enviable."

"Let's go!"

"I'll take you to the ice cave first."

She paused slightly before saying:
"The ice cave is where ancient ice has been stored for thousands of years. Being inside is like being pierced by thousands of needles at all times."

"I'll teach you a method later that can alleviate this pain..."

"If you can really stay inside for three years, your energy and spirit will definitely improve greatly, which is a good thing."

"Mm." Zhou Yuantong nodded.

"I am willing to endure torture as long as it can save my husband's life."

"Let's go!" Consort Yuan sighed softly.

A burst of rosy light swept across the sky, and the two soared into the heavens.

soon.

"Get up!"

Qi Yao's voice was icy:

"Shameless scoundrel, what a convincing actor!"

"It was the substitute death talisman given by Senior Consort Yuan that had an amazing effect. I never expected it to be so flawless." The 'corpse' on the ground stretched its limbs, slowly sat up, and casually pulled itself to its body.

As the talisman turned to ashes, Zhu Ju appeared completely unharmed.

He touched his body, his eyes wide with amazement:
"What a powerful talisman! It can not only disguise itself as a corpse that is indistinguishable from the real thing, but it can even deceive the senses of a Foundation Establishment cultivator."

"Hmph!" Qi Yao snorted coldly.
"How come you weren't actually killed?"

"That's why I say the talisman is truly remarkable," Zhu Ju praised.
"This talisman is also incredibly powerful defensively, and it truly reveals the consequences of those people's attacks. If it weren't for the short duration, it would be practically perfect."

He stared thoughtfully at the ashes on the ground. The moment the 'substitute death talisman' took effect, Zhu Ju was also deeply moved. "You..." Qi Yao gritted her teeth.
"You're the one who got Yuan Tong into the ice cave."

"That is a forbidden area similar to the Heavenly Fire Domain. Only those who seriously violate the sect rules will be punished by being sent there."

"and……"

"Three years have passed since then!"

Zhu Ju was silent.

"I didn't expect her reaction to be so strong, and that she would kill so many inner disciples."

In his plan, Zhou Yuantong would be annoyed by this, but not to the point of making such a big mistake.

As a result, they almost failed at the last minute.

"Hmph!" Qi Yao said angrily.

"If Yuan Tong knew that you were lying to her, I don't know how heartbroken she would be, and she would definitely not let you off the hook."

"Of course." Zhu Ju shrugged.

"Unfortunately, as long as you don't tell, she will never know, so... are you planning to betray Senior Consort Yuan?"

Qi Yao paused.

"Master!"

"Senior Consort Yuan!"

"You were too reckless." Consort Yuan returned unnoticed, her beautiful eyes fixed on Zhu Ju, her voice tinged with displeasure.
"Let Yuan Tong know that you are willing to sacrifice yourself for her, so that she will feel grateful, but the excuse you came up with was not very good."

"Senior should know that nothing in this world is perfect," Zhu Ju said calmly.

"It's better to act on a whim than to be fully prepared before taking action. The most important thing is whether you can seize the opportunity."

"Hmm..." Consort Yuan's beautiful eyes sparkled, and a smile appeared on her face:
"really!"

"Compared to Yuan Tong, you are still the most suitable to be my assistant. I look forward to the day when you truly grow up."

"Do not disappoint me!"

"Definitely not." Zhu Ju said with a serious expression.

Qi Yao remained silent with her head down throughout.

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Ice cave.

The name is simple and unpretentious.

However, it is one of the forbidden areas of the Wind and Moon Valley Secret Realm.

It is a place that disciples of the Hehuan Sect fear to even mention.

This place is not far from the Heavenly Fire Domain. The entrance is an inconspicuous cave, and the temperature gets lower and lower as you go further in.

After walking no more than a hundred meters, the chill penetrated to the bone, and even a Qi Refiner would find it difficult to stay for long.

Continue down,
These were ice rooms used to store perishable items.

Further down.

That was the prison that the disciples of the Hehuan Sect feared most.

"hiss……"

Zhu Ju, wrapped in thick cotton clothes, exhaled breath that instantly turned into ice shards and fell to the ground. Shivering, he arrived at a prison cell.

The prison was only a few square meters in size, filled with icicles growing haphazardly in all directions, and a pretty figure sat cross-legged in the center.

"Master!"

Upon hearing the sound, Zhou Yuantong's face lit up with joy, and she rushed towards the frozen iron gate, her beautiful eyes filled with tears as she looked over:
"You...you're really alright?"

"I am fine."

Zhu Ju approached the iron gate, looking at the woman he had spent every day with, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

Humans are not plants or trees; how can they be without feelings?

Moreover, the two genuinely developed feelings for each other and did not fake it.

Confined in the prison, Zhou Yuantong's face was frosty, and his internal energy could only protect his heart meridian, leaving him completely exposed to the bitter cold.

Her delicate body, under the onslaught of the icy air, was like frozen ice crystals, and her skin showed snowflake-like textures. She looked like a porcelain doll that had been broken into countless pieces and pieced back together.

It seems as if it would shatter completely at the slightest touch.

It's hard to imagine the pain she endures here, and how endless and inexhaustible it is.

"Blame me."

Zhu Ju sighed:

"I shouldn't have acted so impulsively."

"It's nothing." Zhou Yuantong's eyes welled up with tears, which immediately turned into ice crystals and fell to the ground as soon as they left her eyes.

"As long as my husband is alright, that's all that matters."

"How are you doing here?" Zhu Ju took a deep breath and asked.
"I've asked Senior Consort Yuan for permission to come and see you once a month. Is there anything you need?"

"Hot water." Zhou Yuantong pursed her lips, her face showing grievance. In front of Zhu Ju, she no longer pretended to be strong.

"Husband, it's so cold here! I'm in so much pain!"

"..." Zhu Ju sighed:
"Seeing you like this, I'd rather be the one inside than you."

"Hehe..." Zhou Yuantong smiled gently.

"Husband, don't worry. Although it's cold and painful here, the spiritual energy is abundant, which is very helpful for cultivation."

"When I get out in three years, I might be able to open the eighth acupoint."

"That's good news." Zhu Ju nodded, looking at her seriously and said:

"Nothing in this world can trap us, neither this ice cave nor the Valley of Wind and Moon."

"I'll be with you for three years."

…………

Entrance to the ice cave.

Zhu Ju found a cave nearby, used grass as a mat, drank the mountain wind and morning dew, and guarded outside the prison.

He also brought the little rabbit over and fed it vegetable leaves and spirit fruit.

"Crash..."

A pile of fire-attribute materials fell to the ground.

Qi Yao clapped her hands, looking puzzled:

"Sometimes I really don't understand what your attitude is towards Yuan Tong."

"Playing with feelings or true love?"

"You're the one who caused her to be locked in the ice cave, yet you've come here to suffer with her and gone to great lengths to help alleviate the pain of the cold seeping into her body. If you knew this would happen, why did you do it in the first place?"

"How strange!"

"Just do your own thing, there's no need to worry about so much." Zhu Ju shook his head, picked up something from the ground, and looked at it:

"I'm going to the Heavenly Fire Domain to refine weapons."

With the Empress's strong presence, he could bring Zhou Yuantong some warm clothing, and coincidentally, he was skilled in weapon crafting.

What's more.

The Vertical and Horizontal Blade is not yet fully forged.

We'll need to visit the Heavenly Fire Domain and the Ice Cave frequently in the future.

Time flies.

Three years,

Passed by.

(End of this chapter)