"Boom!" A thunderous explosion erupted above Rainbow City. The overwhelming sword-qi tore through the city’s buildings like rotten wood, obliterating everything in its path. Elena Rainveil didn’t spare a thought for the destruction—in the instant she flew over the city, she swept it with her divine sense. There were few people left inside; precisely because of this, she dared to strike with her full power.
Since the enemy was determined to wipe out the city, casualties were inevitable. Those who stayed behind must have already accepted this fate. If they couldn’t be saved, then let them become part of Rainbow City’s history. In this world of the strong devouring the weak, cruelty is the rule.
That strike made the entire space seem on the verge of collapse. Tia Thorn, the Skysoar Sect Master, and the others all retreated dozens of li away—the attack was so powerful it could reach them even at that distance. Every single person had to shield themselves with energy barriers.
The entire sky was filled with dust, looking unimaginably terrifying. Elena Rainveil’s strike collided head-on with the Drifting Cloud Guild Pavilion Master’s attack, and both were blasted back thousands of meters by each other’s immense shockwave before they could steady themselves.
Elena Rainveil’s face was a little pale, her blood and energy surging within, but she hadn’t suffered any real injury. The cuts on her body were shallow, and with the recovery power of a late-stage God-Venerable, she would heal in no time.
But the Drifting Cloud Guild Pavilion Master was in worse shape. His face was just as pale, but a streak of blood appeared at his lips—obviously he’d suffered internal injuries. Several wounds on his body were so deep the bone showed, and blood kept pouring out.
With just one exchange, the difference in power was clear. Borrowing the Stellar Power of the Big Dipper was no ordinary feat—ordinary stars couldn’t compare. Even among God-Venerables, this was the dividing line.
The Drifting Cloud Guild Pavilion Master was shrewd. He didn’t rush to fight Elena Rainveil again, but instead quickly flew over to Tia Thorn and the Skysoar Sect Master. “That bitch Elena’s attack power is terrifying—I really underestimated her.”
“Of course it is. The Stellar Power of the Big Dipper is top-tier. You’re lucky you made it back in one piece. But don’t worry, she won’t stay arrogant for long. Soon we’ll join forces and show her that Poison Maiden’s toxins aren’t just for show.” Tia Thorn sneered.
Elena Rainveil stopped a few hundred meters away from Tia Thorn and the others, glaring at them and shouting, “Rainbow Court has never wronged you, yet you attack my city like madmen! Do you really think you can ignore me? Today, you’ll pay the price for your stupidity!”
"Hahaha, Elena, aren’t you a bit too arrogant? You think you can take on the three of us alone? I say you’d better surrender quietly. Hand over that boy and maybe I’ll show you some mercy—otherwise, this time next year will be your memorial day!" Tia Thorn laughed wildly.
"Poison Maiden, you shameless slut—do you really think you can act wild in front of me? Let’s see whose memorial day it is next year!" Elena Rainveil snarled.
Tia Thorn hated being called a wanton woman more than anything. Rage blazed in her eyes as she shot back at Elena Rainveil: "Elena, you’re no saint either. Everyone knows you have a daughter, but who’s her father? We’ve always been curious about that. Did someone have their way with you and you just ended up with a kid?
And that man—did he abandon you, or maybe he never even knew you had his child? Or maybe he’s dead? That so-called precious daughter of yours is just some bastard with no clear origin. What’s there to be proud of? If I were you, I’d have hidden myself away long ago. How do you still have the face to strut around the God Realm?"
Poison Maiden’s words struck Elena Rainveil where it hurt most. Maybe this was the knot that had been stuck in her heart for years, one she could never resolve—unless Evan Chu truly became strong enough to break it.
"Tia Thorn, you bitch! You’ve gone too far!" Elena Rainveil couldn’t take it anymore—her sword slashed toward Tia Thorn, itching to cut her in half.
"You really think I’m scared of you?" Tia Thorn shot back, refusing to back down. A three-meter-long soft whip appeared in her hand; she lashed out, filling the air with whip-shadows.
But with only mid God-Venerable strength, Tia Thorn was no match for Elena Rainveil. The Skysoar Sect Master wouldn’t let her be defeated—just as Tia Thorn attacked, he flashed forward, slashing his sword at Elena Rainveil.
In an instant, it became a two-on-one pincer. Elena Rainveil felt the pressure, but her hatred for Tia Thorn left no room for fear. Her sword was set on killing Tia Thorn—she outright ignored the Skysoar Sect Master’s attack, knowing he could at most injure her, not kill her.
Tia Thorn hadn’t expected Elena Rainveil to fight so recklessly. Surprise flashed across her face as the powerful sword-qi closed in, forcing her to dodge for her life.
The Skysoar Sect Master knew his attack would definitely hit Elena Rainveil—but it might also mean his own woman would die under Elena’s sword. He couldn’t let that happen, so he was forced to swing his sword to intercept Elena’s killing blow, rather than attack her.
The dramatic shift happened in a blink. The energy storm in the sky had already turned Rainbow City upside down—people across the God Realm could feel the terrifying fluctuations, like doomsday itself.
Thanks to the Skysoar Sect Master’s intervention, Tia Thorn escaped Elena’s lethal strike. Dodging the attack, Tia Thorn yelled furiously at the Drifting Cloud Guild Pavilion Master, "What are you waiting for? Attack, now!"
Only then did the Drifting Cloud Guild Pavilion Master snap out of it. He realized this was the perfect moment to seriously wound Elena Rainveil. He slashed his sword again—after being knocked back by the Skysoar Sect Master, Elena was spent, and attacking again would be incredibly difficult.
Even if she could fight back, her power wouldn’t be nearly as strong. In this situation, it was the best chance to deal a heavy blow—and the Drifting Cloud Guild Pavilion Master seized it.
Elena Rainveil wasn’t stupid. Seeing the Pavilion Master’s attack coming, her heart trembled—there was no time to dodge. Gritting her teeth, she swung her sword with all her might to block the attack.
Another deafening boom echoed in the sky, but this time things were different. Elena Rainveil shot backward like a cut kite, blood scattering through the air. She was clearly wounded—and this time, it was serious.