After being reborn, I was turned into a slave girl by a princess.

Several guards stood at the entrance, but naturally, they had all turned into stone statues.

All around was quiet; there was no sound. No one knew how the king was doing.

Lonnies tried to step forward to check the situation, but Yue Linyi blocked her way.

"Lonnies, someone is trying to stop us."

"what?!"

Following Yue Linyi's gaze, Lonnies looked up and noticed that there was a figure in black standing on the eaves.

She wasn't particularly tall, but the boomerang she gripped tightly in her hand reflected a chilling aura in the dim moonlight.

The man in black's face was hidden in the black cloth and could not be seen clearly, but through his eyes that were visible, Lonnies sensed a familiar aura.

Yes……

"Senior Sister Luo Zhisheng?"

"Hmph, Lonnies, you really are no ordinary person..."

Upon realizing that Lonnies had recognized her, Senior Sister Luo Zhisheng stopped hiding it and directly lifted the hood over her head.

With her short brown hair and well-defined features, the senior student still exuded a capable aura, but at the same time, she also possessed a cold and aloof demeanor that kept people at a distance.

"Senior! What...what are you doing?"

Through the shape of the boomerang, Lonnies also realized that when she was first grabbed by the tentacle monster, it was her senior who helped her escape.

However, what's with her current outfit?

Could it be that she was the assassin who attacked Ruohui Palace?

"Hmph, you're right. Our target is only the King of Ruohui Palace, it has nothing to do with you."

"what?"

"Considering we were classmates, I won't lay a hand on you. Step back."

Luo Zhisheng's words left Lonnie in a dilemma, unsure of what to do...

In her hesitation, she began to miss the cunning, black-haired girl terribly: after all, as long as Elusia was by her side, she only needed to obey. Unlike now, she was completely bewildered and clueless about the situation.

However, Yue Linyi stepped forward and said to the girl in black:

"You speak so righteously, don't you? But isn't your goal also to seize the power of Rainbow Abyss?"

"!"

"The inheritor of the Bright Ashes has arrived on the island, and the Clear Temple is just around the corner. To gain access to two of the seven powers from below the Rainbow Abyss at once—this is an irresistible temptation for anyone in the world!"

"you!"

As if Yue Linyi had hit the nail on the head, a hint of annoyance appeared on Luo Zhisheng's face.

However, she did not make the first move, but simply said, "Hmph, say what you will... but for us, pursuing power is not a shameful act. Besides, we don't want Ruohui Palace's life, we just want a little bit of his 'heart and blood'."

"Hmph, but as His Majesty's personal guard, I cannot allow you to run rampant."

"So, it seems you're going to make your move?"

"Yes."

Seeing that Yue Linyi and Luo Zhisheng were about to fight, Lonnies suddenly felt a little guilty.

The reasons for their guilty conscience are multifaceted. One reason is that Lonese and Elusia came to Seiche Academy in order to obtain the power of Seigen.

If Elcia hadn't been a student at the academy and didn't want to cause a conflict...

They might also break into the Temple of Clarity and do the same thing as Senior Sister Luo Zhisheng.

Therefore, Lonnie could really understand her senior's feelings... She probably had some necessary reason for coming to Academy Island and doing such a thing.

……

Secondly, the conflict between the two lies in the inheritance of Mingjin.

What Tingyue Linyi meant was that if the King of Ruohui Palace seemed to be the successor of Mingjin (Huang Yuan), it seemed that as long as one obtained his lifeblood, one could obtain the power of Mingjin.

But neither of them will know...

The successor of Yan Yuan is actually here!

In fact, Lonnies could summon the Crimson Warhammer right now to unleash the Crimson Flame and startle the two of them.

However, the silver-haired girl still remembered Elusia's order—never to reveal the identity of the Flame Abyss's successor, so Lonnies could only remain silent and try to pretend to be unaware and watch the show.

then……

……

Yue Linyi and Luo Zhisheng began to attack each other.

The silver-haired woman brandished her longsword, her flowing silver hair bathed in moonlight, making her appear so graceful and unrestrained.

The short-haired senior was equally impressive; she pulled out her dagger, her dark figure almost blending into the night.

Ding Dong!

The two exchanged blows, their eyes filled with shock as they looked at each other.

"A 7th-tier magic swordsman? You... you're actually the personal bodyguard of Ruohui Palace."

"Hmm, you don't look bad either. You've reached level 6 at such a young age, and that scimitar you're carrying is probably some kind of relic."

The two men took a deep breath with serious expressions, seemingly prepared for a protracted battle.

Chapter 61 The Girl of Bright Ashes

Objectively speaking, Luo Zhisheng is no match for Yue Linyi.

Faced with the silver-haired woman's longsword, she could only parry... The clanging sound of clashing blades echoed in the night, and Luo Zhisheng could only retreat continuously to defuse the opponent's attacks.

However, she was never hit by Yue Linyi. Even though she was at a disadvantage, Luo Zhisheng's momentum did not waver in the slightest, and she even launched counterattacks from time to time.

……

……

The two fought for about 10 minutes.

Gradually, Luo Zhisheng began to tire, and sweat dripped from her forehead, splashing onto the soil with each strike.

However, Luo Zhisheng laughed:

"As expected, the king's guards are all very strong... But I don't need to defeat you."

"Uh?"

"All I need to do is stall you. My companions are executing the plan methodically. As long as everything goes smoothly, then..."

Luo Zhisheng was not only stating the facts, but also using words to disturb Yue Linyi's mind.

As long as the opponent's mood fluctuates, the attack will naturally have a flaw, and Luo Zhisheng will naturally be able to defeat Yue Linyi.

However, the girl never expected this...

Not only were Yue Linyi's movements unaffected, but a voice suddenly came from behind Luo Zhisheng.

"Number 3, the plan has changed, retreat immediately."

"what?!"

"The target isn't the King of Ruohui Palace, but merely a decoy! The King himself has already escaped, and the Chengche Temple has also been..."

It's sealed.

The voice of his accomplice completely stunned Luo Zhisheng.

Her stance faltered, and although it was only a momentary opening, it was fatal in a battle between experts... Yue Linyi certainly didn't let this opportunity pass, and directly placed his longsword against her neck.

"Damn it... I can't escape now, you guys retreat quickly."

"Uh?"

"I'll buy you some time, according to the original plan!"

Luo Zhisheng's reaction was incredibly swift. Facing Yue Linyi's sword, she made a move that caught everyone off guard... She actually raised her neck to meet the attack.

Yue Linyi had no intention of killing; she only wanted to capture Luo Zhisheng to interrogate him about some things.

Faced with her opponent's self-harm, the silver-haired woman could only withdraw her longsword and try to change her move.

However, Luo Zhisheng seized the opportunity and used his shoulder as a weapon to charge straight at Yue Linyi!

"you!"

"In battle, mercy is of no use!"

Luo Zhisheng's fighting style is so ruthless... She is putting herself in a life-or-death situation, betting that her opponent will not kill her, which is how she has managed to turn the tide.

Boom!

With a loud crash, Luo Zhisheng slammed Yue Linyi to the ground. Their weapons were scattered around them from the violent impact, leaving only their physical strength to contend with.

"Where...where exactly have you hidden the King of Ruohui Palace?!"

Luo Zhisheng pressed hard on Yue Linyi's wrist, and veins were bulging on his own muscles.

Do you think I'll tell you the answer?

"!"

"We had a backup plan and took Princess Ruohui away. You'd better confess and get leniency... Who are your accomplices, and what are you planning to do?"

Although Luo Zhisheng immediately pinned Yue Linyi down, seemingly gaining the upper hand.

But soon she felt powerless... Yue Linyi's strength was immense, and she pushed Luo Zhisheng's arms back little by little.

The two remained locked in a stalemate, both of them covered in profuse sweat.

And it was at this critical moment!

"ah!"