A delicate, jade-like hand emerged as if reaching out from the void, without causing any disturbance. It seemed feeble and weak, but it held the chain, which contained an extremely powerful force, motionless. The sudden appearance of this hand stunned everyone present. Their gazes followed the perfect, slender hand, leading to a voluptuous and fiery figure with a strikingly beautiful and alluring face.
This woman exuded an air that was both icy and bewitching. The combination made her exude an unusual allure that could deeply attract men. Her snow-white chin slightly extended in a sharp arc, giving her an air of unyielding pride. This was not the haughtiness of an ordinary woman, but the high and mighty demeanor of a woman who truly possessed an extremely high status. And what attracted men was precisely this noble pride. For a more arrogant and noble woman, the moment she was overthrown would bring an unparalleled sense of satisfaction. Of course, if one were in a state of mental confusion, the satisfaction might be significantly reduced. As for the previous incident with Xiao Yan…
When the crowd realized that the person who had intercepted the chain attack was such a stunningly beautiful woman, they were all taken aback. However, they soon recovered their wits. No one in this group was weak. From the strange way she had appeared, it was evident that her strength was likely superior to anyone here.
The sharp tip of the iron chain halted just an inch away from Xiao Yan’s forehead. The chilling aura emanating from the tip made his body break out in goosebumps. He knew that if the interception had been just a second later, his head would have burst like a watermelon on the ground.
Xiao Yan stared at the greatly magnified tip of the iron chain, swallowing hard. With great effort, he turned his head slightly, and the cold face of Queen Medusa appeared in his line of sight.
“You…”
As Xiao Yan’s lips moved, he couldn’t fathom that it was Queen Medusa, who had been pursuing him, who had just saved him. Could it be that after that incident, she had indeed developed some complex feelings toward him?
Before Xiao Yan could fully process his thoughts, Queen Medusa didn’t even turn her eyes. With her free hand, she backhandedly slapped Xiao Yan’s chest, sending him flying backward several steps. He finally landed on the ground, looking quite disheveled.
Sitting on the ground, Xiao Yan clasped his chest and coughed heavily. What did this damn woman want? She saved him yet treated him so rudely. If that slap had been any harder, it might have killed him.
“Unfortunately, I was just a little bit off from killing that bastard!”
Turning his gaze to Han Xue, who was still gasping for breath on the ground, Xiao Yan lamented. He was now completely exhausted. Although he could kill Han Xue with another strike of the ruler, he no longer had the strength to even stand up.
In the midst of Xiao Yan’s boundless sorrow, Queen Medusa suddenly glanced at the almost lifeless Han Xue on the ground. Her eyebrows furrowed slightly, as if she disliked the man’s proximity to her. In front of countless watching eyes, she lifted her smooth, slender leg and kicked Han Xue’s waist and abdomen with force.
What seemed like a casual kick, however, left a considerable crater on the ground. This kick, even if received by a healthy Battle Emperor, would be excruciating.
The plain instantly fell into an eerie silence as the jade foot slammed solidly into Han Xue’s waist. Terrifying power erupted like a tidal wave. Everyone saw Han Xue being kicked into the air, creating a parabolic trajectory before crashing down. He landed on a large rock, and the sound of bones breaking echoed across the quiet plain.
At this moment, everyone believed that even if Han Xue were reincarnated as the most resilient of creatures, he would not survive this.
“Damn, that’s a fantastic kick!”
Sitting on the ground, Xiao Yan gaped at Queen Medusa’s unexpected move. When Han Xue smashed into the rock, his joy surged, and he slapped the ground. His face reddened, and he couldn’t help but blurt out a crude curse, overwhelmed by emotion.
However, the instant the crude sound faded, a pair of icy, bright eyes shot at him like sharp swords, making Xiao Yan shut his mouth immediately. He awkwardly smiled and discreetly inched backward, fearing that the queen, who kills as easily as breathing, might come and give him a similar kick. In his current state, receiving such a blow would not end well for him either.
Outside the plain, whether from the Black-Corner Region or the Inner Academy, everyone was left speechless. None could believe that the supreme powerhouse who reigned over the Black-Corner Region had been kicked to death by a woman. This… This seemed too absurd.
From the distant sky, Su Qian closely watched Medusa. He could sense the true intent behind her seemingly casual kick: lethal intent. Clearly, her kick was not to clear the area but to genuinely kill Han Xue.
“Could she have a grudge against Han Xue? But why have I never heard of such a strong presence in the Black-Corner Region?”
Su Qian murmured in his mind, puzzled.
“Ha! I never expected Han Xue to die at the hands of a woman. If this pathetic demise were to spread, it would be hilarious.”
An ear-piercing cackle echoed once again from the fluctuating black fog. The black fog stirred, unleashing a surge of strange, dark energy that sped towards Queen Medusa along the chain.
Queen Medusa’s indifferent gaze met the surging black energy. With a flick of her slender hand, a stream of multi-colored energy surged forth, colliding with the black energy at the center of the chain. A fierce gust of wind rippled from the point of contact, shredding the grass on the nearby plain.
Despite the intense blast, the chain remained intact, clearly indicating it was no ordinary item.
“Swish!”
Amidst the explosion, Queen Medusa let go of the chain. In a deft twist, the black chain redirected and shot towards the distant black fog.
“Whoosh!”
The black chain pierced straight through the black fog, causing it to churn violently. After a long pause, the grating voice finally emerged, tinging with menace: “Who are you to dare interfere with the affairs of the ‘Hall of Souls’?”
“His life is mine. You have no right to take it.”
Staring at the black fog, Queen Medusa calmly said, “If I kill him one day, I’ll give you his body. But not now.”
“Hmm, bold words. You’re the first person to talk to us ‘Hall of Souls’ like this in a long time!”
“Leave. You won’t get the chance today.”
Queen Medusa dismissed the threat, her tone as cold and unwelcoming as ever. From their brief exchange, she had already assessed his strength. If his energy hadn’t been oddly unique, she would have killed him long ago, sparing herself the unnecessary words.
“Hehe, what a confident woman. My luck is indeed bad today. But my mission wasn’t to kill that boy; I only needed to confirm that Yao Chen’s soul was with him. And with your help, I’ve gained something tangible.”
The black fog emitted a series of cackles. The shape within the fog flashed, and in a few breaths, it appeared beside Han Xue’s lifeless body. A bizarre laugh resounded, and a strange suction force erupted. Slowly, a somewhat transparent soul emerged from Han Xue’s body and was absorbed into the black fog, vanishing.
“Tsk, the soul of a Tier 6 Alchemist. Quite a fruitful harvest indeed.”
With the acquisition of Han Xue’s soul, the unpleasant voice sounded satisfied. The black fog swirled, and Xiao Yan felt the gaze from the distance sweep towards him.
“Boy, let Yao Chen’s soul stay with you a little longer. When the time comes, the ‘Hall of Souls’ will claim it. Ha…”
Watching the floating, unsettling black fog, Xiao Yan’s face turned grim. He was now being targeted by this mysterious organization…
“Enjoy your last moments. Haha, even this woman won’t be able to protect you then!”
The eerie laughter echoed, fading and intensifying. The black fog, like a specter, disappeared into the depths of the plain under the watchful eyes of many.
Xiao Yan, gazing at the distant, hazy black fog, suddenly rose to his feet, staggering towards Han Xue’s body. Placing his palm on the skin, his face darkened: “Damn, the Sea-Heart Flame was also taken with the soul!”
Biting his teeth, Xiao Yan’s gaze fell on the deep blue Storage Ring on Han Xue’s finger. The faint blue glow indicated that this ring was no ordinary low-grade Storage Ring.
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