127. Ying Huanhuan's Concern, Yuan Gate's Backup Plan

During Xue Wan's wholehearted “service,” she was shocked to discover that the bottleneck she had struggled with for so long had begun to loosen!

The bottleneck of her Ninth Tier Symbol Master level...

Her beautiful eyes widened in disbelief.

Never in her wildest imagination did she think such an act could cause her spiritual power to soar!

Absolutely absurd!

As she felt herself nearing a breakthrough into the initial Divine Symbol Master level, Xue Wan's determination only grew stronger.

With a surge of pure energy entering her through a unique pathway, it flooded into her Niwan Palace (spiritual center).

When her spiritual power reached a critical point—

“Boom!”

She broke through!

Xue Wan officially became a Divine Symbol Master.

This breakthrough was unbelievably simple, as effortless as drinking water or eating a meal!

However, to her amazement, the rapid growth of spiritual power inside her continued.

Xue Wan was ecstatic.

This was a golden opportunity! If she continued like this, she might ascend directly to the advanced Divine Symbol Master level.

At that level, she could finally stand a chance against Chen Xuan.

It was worth it!

But in the next moment, her joy turned to horror.

She noticed her spiritual power within the Niwan Palace rapidly leaking out through an unknown channel.

It was as though something was draining her spiritual energy from her very core!

"What’s happening?"

Panic set in as Xue Wan tried to push Chen Xuan away and check for the source of the problem.

"Don’t move, or my sword won’t show mercy," Chen Xuan warned coldly.

Hearing this, Xue Wan froze, feeling a chill run down her spine.

And then she watched in terror as her spiritual power plummeted:

From initial Divine Symbol Master…
To NineSymbol Heavenly Symbol Master…
To Eight-Seal Heavenly Symbol Master…
...
To Advanced Symbol Master…
To Intermediate Symbol Master…
To Low-Level Symbol Master…
To Five-Seal Symbol Master…

…

Until, finally, she became an ordinary person with no spiritual power left in her Niwan Palace!

“How… how can this be?!”

Xue Wan was overwhelmed with disbelief, terror, and despair. Her emotions spiraled out of control.

She had trained tirelessly for years to reach the Nine-Seal Heavenly Symbol Master level. Her future had seemed limitless.

But now?

It was all gone, reduced to nothing in an instant.

How could she accept this?

“Your task is done,” Chen Xuan said coldly as he tossed her aside and calmly began to put his clothes back on.

“What… what did you do to me?” Xue Wan stammered, her voice trembling.

She was convinced this was Chen Xuan's doing.

If he had the power to make her spiritual energy soar, he must have also been capable of taking it away.

But how?

Through that method?

The thought crossed her mind but seemed implausible. She had seen much in her life, but never had she heard of such a dark, sinister technique.

Chen Xuan crouched beside her, lifting her snow-white chin with his fingers. His expression was indifferent as he spoke a single word:

"Love."

Xue Wan: "?"

I asked you what you did to me! And you said…

Love?

What do you mean? Did you love me?!

Instantly, a glimmer of joy appeared on Xue Wan’s face.

To receive Chen Xuan’s love! Even if she was just an ordinary person from now on, she would still hold a position of unrivaled prestige!

However, in the next moment, Chen Xuan’s words froze her expression in place.

“Enough. The spiritual power you cultivated through years of hard work will now serve me. You can leave.”

Chen Xuan pushed her chin aside and slowly stood up.

His spiritual power had long since stagnated, and he hadn’t focused on training it.

But now, by directly seizing the spiritual energy of Xue Wan—a person who had offended him and plotted his demise—he succeeded.

It felt satisfying.

Xue Wan, realizing how callously he dismissed her, broke down into hysteria.

“Why? Why are you doing this to me? What did I do wrong?”

“Why?” Chen Xuan sneered. “Reflect on it in hell.”

At his fingertip, a ball of radiant energy formed.

“Do you really think you’re worth an explanation?”

Xue Wan, seeing his murderous intent, panicked. She fell to her knees, clinging to Chen Xuan’s leg tightly.

“No! Don’t! You can’t kill me!”

“??”

“We… we’ve shared a bridal chamber. You can’t just use me and cast me aside!”

“In your next life, choose better alliances,” Chen Xuan said coldly.

“No! Please! As long as you don’t kill me, I… I’ll do anything for you!”

Xue Wan pleaded desperately. She even began making attempts to serve him again.

But Chen Xuan pushed her away.

“You’re nothing but a waste now. In your next life, remember not to side with demons.”

“?”

“Splat!”

Xue Wan died with a look of confusion.

Even in death, she didn’t understand when or how she had allied with demons. Perhaps her sect had made the wrong choice without her knowledge.


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In the shadows, a man in gray robes watched the scene with horror, his clothes drenched in sweat.

He silently thanked his luck.

His sect had made the right choice to align with the Dao Sect. Otherwise, his fate would have been no better than Yuan Cang’s.

Keeping a low profile, he began to retreat.

But before he could slip away, a voice boomed in his ear.

“You’ve watched for long enough. Isn’t it time to show yourself?”

The man froze. Reluctantly, he stepped out.

“Greetings, Brother Chen Xuan,” said Xue Ling with a stiff expression.

“You’re from the Sword Sect?” Chen Xuan asked, noticing the sword on the man’s back.

“Yes, yes! I’m Xue Ling from the Sword Sect. Our sect has allied with the Dao Sect. Please, Brother Chen Xuan, spare me!”

Xue Ling’s tone was cautious, his face drenched in sweat.

Even against the top disciples of Yuan Gate, he hadn’t felt this much pressure.

Chen Xuan chuckled. “Don’t worry. I don’t raise my sword against allies.”

Xue Ling exhaled in relief and decided to warn him. “Brother Chen Xuan, you’ve killed so many disciples from other sects. They won’t let this go.”

“Heh, it’s fine. They’re just clowns. They can’t cause any real trouble.”


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After parting ways, Chen Xuan returned to the Dao Sect’s group.

Seeing him approach, Ying Huanhuan rushed forward with concern.

“How did it go?”

Though she knew Chen Xuan was strong, she had been worried until he returned safely.

Upon seeing him back, her anxiety finally eased.

[Ding! Ying Huanhuan has experienced concern and relief. Emotional Value: +666]

Chen Xuan nodded. “It’s all settled.”

Ying Huanhuan hesitated before saying, “You’ve killed so many people. The other sects won’t let this slide. Maybe…”


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Meanwhile, in the depths of Yuan Gate.

Ren Yuanzi spoke grimly. “Leader, Yuan Cang and his group are dead. Even the revived Elder Cheng Pu and the others were eliminated.”

Di Yuanzi added, “We used the black lotus and the special incantations from our allies to revive them. They were sent to the Demon Realm to rescue the suppressed demon and eliminate Chen Xuan and Ying Huanhuan. But now, the mission has failed.”

Tian Yuanzi’s eyes narrowed slightly. “As expected. No matter. Let’s proceed with the second plan!”