The Embroidered Jade Valley, once a paradise untouched by the outside world, suddenly felt unfamiliar. Thick purple mist shrouded everything, and though the sun should've been blazing, the valley had turned dim and gloomy. Danger lurked in the haze, murder hiding in every swirl.
At the northern edge of Embroidered Jade Valley, two figures descended from the sky—Princess Embroidered Jade and Princess Flower Shifter.
Standing side by side, the pair showed not a hint of panic despite the sudden change. It was as if a halo of moonlight encircled them, making them seem holy and untouchable, above the dust of the world. Without moving a muscle, their clothes fluttered as if caught in a wind, ready to take flight. Princess Flower Shifter barked coldly, "Silverblade King, you've got guts—coming here to try and assassinate us!"
A flash of sword light sliced through the mist, splitting the purple fog in two. A swordsman stepped forward.
Now, this swordsman—how do I put it—he was flashy. His clothes were so bright they nearly blinded you, and he strolled in with a silver longsword slung across his back. Long hair flowing, youthful face, way more flamboyant than that Gold Fan guy from before, and, honestly, a lot more handsome. But the chill radiating from his sword, paired with his sinister gaze, made it clear he was no ordinary show-off.
"The Southern Wild Ancient Dynasty, ancient divine arts—who wouldn't be tempted? That's the road to the heavens, who could walk away from that? With the secret manual in hand, those so-called Four Sword Saints are trash—I'm the strongest!" Silverblade King's pale face twisted into a sly grin. "And your Bright Moon Divine Skill is pretty interesting too. Not my style, but once I capture you, I'll have plenty of time to study it."
"Just you?" Princess Flower Shifter snorted dismissively, then glanced elsewhere. "Even if you throw in Lady Simone, if you don't have some secret weapon, you won't even get close to us."
A hazy silhouette appeared in the mist—a figure so alluring it could make any man blush and drool. She spoke, and her voice defied good or bad; the moment you heard it, you forgot what those words meant, swept away into a world woven by her sound. "Everyone says Embroidered Jade and Flower Shifter are the most dazzling pair alive. Seeing you today, it's true. Scheming against you two isn't easy—I didn't expect you to avoid even the Water of Roots."
That's right—Princess Embroidered Jade and Princess Flower Shifter never drank water from the river. They condensed it from cold energy themselves, making it nearly impossible to poison them. So neither princess was poisoned, and their internal energy was untouched.
Even so, Lady Simone's voice betrayed no fear. "All the more reason to look forward to it. Once you're captured, Silverblade King and I will make sure you're entertained."
"Enough with the tricks," Princess Embroidered Jade suddenly spoke. "Greed-blinded maniacs like you—today, I'll wipe your names off the martial world." She'd just been sensing for other masters in the valley, found none, and now could go all out. Take down the big threats first, then rescue the maids—today wasn't a lost cause yet.
She stepped forward, her aura surging. Behind her, a hazy crescent moon appeared, spreading cold that felt like frost and snow would fall at any second. At that moment, Princess Embroidered Jade was every bit the goddess of ice.
Seeing the moonlight shadow, Silverblade King's face twitched. "So that's the Bright Moon Six Realms? You're young, but already this strong—top-tier among the innate masters. Even if you hit 'First of Qi Transformation,' it wouldn't matter much."
Princess Embroidered Jade ignored his chatter and struck with her palm. She was still three zhang away when she started, but in a flash she was right in front of him. A wave of icy energy exploded, some of the purple mist turning into shards of purple ice. Silverblade King thrust his sword, and palm met blade in an instant—the result: Silverblade King staggered backward, his jade crown frozen solid and shattering with a crack.
The mighty Silverblade King barely managed to block Princess Embroidered Jade's strike.
Silverblade King just laughed, wheezing and clearly pleased. "Good! Excellent! Way better than I expected. The more untouchable you are now, the more fun you'll be later! You think that's all I've got? Ten Evil Soul Scatter isn't just about not drinking water. Qi Disruption is only the first stage—there's also Soul Seizure. Innate masters rely on spirit and willpower. Once I seize your will, let's see what you do then!"
Princess Embroidered Jade frowned and pressed the attack, icy energy radiating, killing intent clear. At the same time, Princess Flower Shifter lunged into the mist, aiming for Lady Simone. No one in the martial world had ever heard of Ten Evil Soul Scatter before, but the princesses were starting to feel uneasy.
"Princess Flower Shifter, you know what business I'm in." Lady Simone's voice floated, impossible to pin down. "Maybe you should worry about your maids. By now, they're probably worshipping at my men's feet. Oh, looks like it's starting."
Just then, noises drifted out of the mist—soft moans, gasps, the sound of bodies colliding, cries, pleas for mercy, and even begging for affection. Just hearing these sounds painted a picture in your mind: a group of women, minds lost, reduced to beasts, and even the few who stayed clear-headed were relentlessly abused, crying for help with no one to answer.
Princess Flower Shifter's face changed, her mind shaken. Her internal energy faltered, running rough and uneven.
"Don't panic," Princess Embroidered Jade managed to say even while dueling Silverblade King. "It's Lady Simone's mind attack—don't fall for it."
"Princess Embroidered Jade's right—it's just a mental trick for now. But I promise it'll be real soon, so why not start right here?" Lady Simone's voice echoed from all directions, and footsteps closed in from every side. Figures emerged from the mist, growing clearer. Princess Flower Shifter braced herself, but when she saw the newcomers, her face changed and she was at a loss.
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Princess Embroidered Jade paused, darting back to Princess Flower Shifter's side. "Don't panic. The maids may be weakened, but they can still fight—don't forget, there's someone who doesn't need internal energy. As for these guys..." She gritted her teeth. "They're just illusions—wipe them out. Lady Simone is cunning as a fox, so kill Silverblade King first!" Her tone, usually calm, now wavered with emotion.
Ten Evil Soul Scatter—Soul Seizure, the second stage—was really starting to mess with her willpower.
"Illusions?" Lady Simone's voice was her deadliest weapon. "Won't be illusions for long. Want to know how I'll 'train' you next? Just listen..."
Meanwhile, in the training ground, the maids had gathered together. Soul Seizure mainly targeted the two princesses, so the maids were only lightly affected. Even so, just losing a bit of energy left them stumbling, like kids who suddenly lose their training wheels and can't pedal straight.
Just then, more figures emerged from the mist, leaving the maids stunned and just as lost as Princess Flower Shifter. Among them, Luo Yuxi's eyes and mouth went wide. In the end, she could only sigh, "Savage... ruthless..."
Standing at the front, The Fool was triggered by a memory, muttering, "Boss... Old Ancestor Bodhi... Invisibility Talisman?"
Yep, these men were exactly like the bandits in "A Chinese Odyssey" who put on invisibility talismans to hunt demons—barely dressed, as cool as it gets. Tall, short, fat, thin, all shapes and sizes, dripping wet and shiny, their loincloths so loose a breeze might blow them off, and you could clearly see their 'tents' were all pitched.
The men crept forward, grinning lewdly. Against an all-female squad, this tactic was almost too effective. Some maids got dizzy on the spot, couldn't even hold their swords. Honestly, even men would freak out if a bunch of Underwear Men came at them, hands rubbing, drooling—hair standing on end, sphincter tightening, probably just turning and running for their lives.
What a vicious move—if the Wu Huan tribe had this kind of nerve, they'd have taken ten Lingjiu Palaces by now.