Mountain and River Festival

Chapter 511 The Eight Clans of the Ancient Realm
If we're talking about hidden power, probably no one in the world can compare to the Joyful Union Sect.

Pei Chuyun is still using the sects she has just occupied to sort out which forces have been controlled by the Hehuan demonesses. She hasn't fully figured it out yet, there are too many, they are spread throughout the court and sects all over the world.

Among them, those directly controlled by Xuan Nu herself, or controlled by her avatars and clones, are unknown even within the sect and cannot be compiled.

To put it bluntly, Lu Xingzhou was once one of their targets, but before they could make a move, the Holy Maiden had already been captured by their charm.

It should be said that Lu Xingzhou was quite lucky. If he had waited until they reached the Radiant Sun stage to make contact with either Pei Chuyun or Dugu Qingli, there would have been no chance for either of them. One would have become an emotionless block of ice, and the other, having cultivated the Charming Maiden Mystic Art to a high level, would have become a being with desires but no feelings, both of whom would have become incapable of being moved by emotions.

Even if it's just a contact at the Cloud Soaring stage, the difficulty would probably increase many times over.

When we first met, everyone was only at the fourth or fifth fret, which is what is called the "heart of the zither." They were still in the foundational stage, and their hearts were touched, a feeling that has lasted to this day.

That's getting off topic. In short, there are plenty of places for Xuan Nu to cultivate in seclusion. The Frost Kingdom alone has more than just the Ice Prison Sect. The reason she chose to hide in the Ice Prison Sect is probably because she had some other purpose.

Jiang Yuan made this judgment in her mind, but she didn't panic. Her figure flashed like a ghost, and the daggers almost simultaneously sliced ​​through the throats of the three men.

These are just mid-level members of the Ice Prison Sect, and they've been almost completely drained. They're no match for the beggars from the Ancient Realm.

But the instant the dagger grazed the throats of the three, the air seemed to be caught in some strange magnetic field, and Jiang Yuan's movements seemed to sink into a quagmire, becoming slow and difficult.

Three Ice Prison Sect cultivators simultaneously drew their swords, aiming for Jiang Yuan's vital points, all chuckling, "Little girl, stay here!"

Jiang Yuan dodged quickly, breaking free from the binding aura. Three small wooden insects had already crawled onto the necks of the three people and then exploded with a "bang".

Blood spurted from the throats of the three men, who stared in disbelief at the red-clad figure before collapsing backward.

Before he could even finish his smug laugh, he was killed in a single blow.

The voice of the Mystic Maiden came, also quite surprised: "What an amazing little sister... The eight ancient clans truly live up to their reputation."

Jiang Yuan was taken aback: "You actually know about the eight ancient clans?"

"Of course. The surname Jiang is nothing special in this world, but it's different in the ancient world... In the ancient world, the Jiang family is like the Gu family of the Great Qian Dynasty. Is that right, little princess?"

Jiang Yuan said, "You've mistaken me for someone else. There's no way I'd arrange a marriage between mere princesses from the ancient world and the Huo family. Anyone can learn a little bit of the Puppet Master's art; it's nothing."

“We thought so too…” Xuan Nu’s figure finally appeared in front of her, smiling as she looked Jiang Yuan up and down: “But the ancient bloodline you’ve been hiding can’t be faked.”

Jiang Yuan's eyes widened. The goddess before him was only covered by a light veil, which was more alluring than if she were fully exposed. Her figure was graceful and white, and her posture was incredibly seductive. Even women would find it hard not to have fantasies, feel a little dazed, and have some desire rising in their hearts.

The "Charming Maiden's Mysterious Skill" might not be very useful for eunuchs, but it can be effective for both men and women.

The Mysterious Woman needs no physical contact; her natural figure and aura are her profound power.

Unfortunately, it was of little use to Jiang Yuan. As soon as desire arose, a strange power naturally arose in his body, expelling all these "low-class" things. He took a half step back with a clear mind: "It's a good thing Yun'er isn't as slutty as you."

But it really is beautiful.

Jiang Yuan subconsciously recalled the scene when she came out of the water before. Was she also covered by a few tattered cloths, just in different places? What did Lu Xingzhou think back then? Did he have any dirty thoughts?

"Look." The Mystic Maiden had no idea what was going on in her mind. She smiled and said, "Your bloodline can even withstand my profound arts. This is proof enough."

Jiang Yuan's eyes darted around, and she took a half step back.

"Your marriage alliance caused quite a stir and did mislead our judgment. But think about it carefully, your original target was the Qianlong Emperor, which was a perfect match, wasn't it? As for the later alliance with the Huo family, it was probably just for show to Gu Zhanting, to prevent him from suspecting anything... In reality, even if she really married into the family, you had a hundred ways to make Huo Xingyuan only fit to share a room with a wooden doll."

Jiang Yuan: "..."

"It's a pity that the little girl is too shy. She wouldn't even accept this small excuse, causing a huge uproar and letting Lu Xingzhou benefit for nothing. Jiang Duxu must be having a headache, right?"

Jiang Yuan instinctively retorted, "When have you ever been as cheap as Lu Xingzhou!"

She didn't refute anything else, but she actually refuted this point, which made Xuan Nu laugh out loud: "Little princess, I really like your bloodline, how about letting me use it?"

As soon as she spoke, Xuan Nu, who had been standing quite far away, appeared in front of Jiang Yuan in a flash, as if she had teleported.

It's actually Pei Chuyun's teleportation ability, but Xuan Nu can control it at will, and it has no cooldown.

The slender hand moved with lightning speed, striking Jiang Yuan's vital points on her chest: "Aren't you and Chu Yun very close? Wouldn't it be better if you lay in the same bed as sisters with her?" The slender hand had just reached for Jiang Yuan when it only touched an afterimage, and Jiang Yuan had already disappeared.

She can also teleport; the mechanism might be different from Xuan Nu's, but the effect is exactly the same. In any case, like Pei Chuyun, she used this move to escape from Lu Xingzhou's clutches.

This time, the escape route is... deep into the secret cave.

Xuan Nu turned her head in surprise and saw a figure in red running into the depths of the room: "Auntie, don't bother. I see Lu Xingzhou like I see a pig. You should go to that scene yourself... He might like your fair skin. Don't worry, he won't think you're too old. He'd want you even if you were a thousand years old."

Xuan Nu found this little girl quite interesting. Since she couldn't get out anyway, she had a bit of a cat-and-mouse game in her mind, and leisurely followed behind her: "It's a pity that Auntie is more than a thousand years old..."

"How will I know if I don't try? Women who are three thousand years older are destined to become immortals..." Jiang Yuan took off running for her life, and soon saw the lavish bed. Underwear was scattered all over the bed, and there was a pungent smell that was extremely disgusting.

Jiang Yuan stopped in her tracks, covering her nose: "I think he might not mind that you're old, but he might mind that you're dirty."

Xuan Nu never cared about being scolded, and followed behind her with a smile: "As long as your body is clean, that's fine."

"Whoosh!" Amidst the sweetest smile, the ruthless hand was unleashed. Before the words were even finished, the demonic claw had already reached for the back of Jiang Yuan's neck.

With a "crack," a small wooden figure exploded in her palm, and Jiang Yuan had already gone around the bed to a deeper area.

Sure enough, deep within, a faint glow of a boundary membrane shimmered; it was a passage leading to another secret realm.

Jiang Yuan is simple-minded in interpersonal relationships, but he is probably the most knowledgeable about these things in the world. When he saw that this was a cave dwelling, he wondered why the Mystic Maiden would choose to open a cave dwelling here, since there was no spiritual energy... The only explanation is that it is connected to a secret realm, so that one can travel back and forth at any time, and also to have an escape route when pursuers come.

As expected, everything went exactly as predicted.

Jiang Yuan's first choice was not to escape into the secret realm; who knows what might be inside?

To the astonishment of the Mystic Maiden, a colossal metal automaton stood at the entrance to the secret realm, its imposing form blocking her path.

“Now you can’t get out, Auntie.” Jiang Yuan smiled, revealing two rows of neat white teeth that seemed to be shining.

"Bang!" The stone door outside the cave shattered with a loud crash, and someone led a group of people inside.

Xuan Nu sensed it and confirmed it was Si Han.

Xuan Nu took a deep breath, her face ashen. She almost felt this was a premeditated hunt targeting her. Otherwise, why would Si Han be here, and why would he cooperate with this young girl in lying in ambush for so long before finally appearing?

"Little girl, you really surprise me." Although Xuan Nu was surprised, she remained calm and smiled. "What a pity. Did you think that I was still injured and couldn't catch you several times just now?"

Jiang Yuan's expression changed slightly. Isn't that right?

"Auntie's injuries haven't healed, but do you know where this is?" Xuan Nu smiled slightly and suddenly attacked again.

The attack that she could easily dodge just moments ago was now impossible to avoid. The surrounding space seemed to be frozen solid, and Jiang Yuan was horrified to find that she couldn't even move, as if she were encased in ice, surrounded by a bone-chilling cold. She tried to break free, but she was powerless.

That slender hand had already reached towards her crown chakra.

Fortunately, the mechanical man threw a punch, blocking the attack, but Jiang Yuan was still unable to move. She watched helplessly as a pink, smoky phantom enveloped her and was swallowed up in the blink of an eye.

A terrifying, icy demonic aura emanated from the barrier behind him, its level far exceeding that of the other party.

Behind this is... an Ice Demon? A being capable of crossing realms to become an Ice Demon—what kind of power is that?
Even though Si Han and the others were approaching at great speed, they couldn't make it in time within the limited area of ​​this cave!
Just as Jiang Yuan was on the verge of tears, the icy chill coming from behind her was suddenly disturbed by something and wavered slightly.

Jiang Yuan's heart stirred slightly, and her eyes suddenly turned deep.

When Si Han arrived, the first thing he saw was the terrifying bloodlust emanating from the girl in red, which shattered the pink smoke enveloping her.

The innocent girl, in that instant, gave off the feeling of a god of death descending to earth; the terrifying killing intent made even Si Han tremble with fear.

Strength... half a step into the Radiant Realm.

"Boom!" The mechanical man suddenly unleashed a beam of light, and the Xuan Nu, whose injuries had not yet healed, barely managed to parry it before being blasted several feet away.

With a "whoosh," Jiang Yuan vanished from his spot, the cold light of his dagger slicing towards Xuan Nu's throat. His eyes were icy and bloodthirsty, like a soul from hell seeking death.

(End of this chapter)