But Mu Guqing did not strike, she simply lowered her head, chuckled lightly at the sword in her hand, and said,
"Old friend, farewell! Remember to protect Anan well when you reach her!"
With that, she suddenly let out a fierce shout, lifted her hand, and swung the sword.
The long sword wailed mournfully as if it were crying, then Mu Guqing thrust it straight into the void, and it disappeared from sight.
Seeing this, Bai Chi’s body shook, and he roared with unwilling rage, "Bitch dares!"
It was then he realized that Mu Guqing had sent the long sword through the void at the cost of burning up her soul.
With that, his cunning plans had completely fallen through.
"I will humiliate you to death!" Bai Chi screamed hysterically, about to rush forward.
Mu Guqing swept an indifferent gaze over everyone, gave Xuan Hun a cold smile,
"I look forward to the day you regret this!"
Then she leapt up, her body poised with finality, and plunged into the spring’s eye, which emanated a chilling coldness.
"She’s committing suicide, stop her!" Xuan Hun exclaimed in shock.
Without needing to be told, Qi Xuanfeng, Bai Chi, and others had already taken action, trying to stop Mu Guqing.
But it was all too late.
Mu Guqing had clearly calculated everything; by the time their attacks arrived, she had already accelerated her descent, plunging into the spring’s eye in the blink of an eye.
The great hall fell silent, her fall did not stir the slightest ripple in the well, only the wisps of cold air continued to drift upwards.
"Dead...is she dead?" Qi Xuanfeng asked in astonishment.
Xuan Hun replied with a sycophantic nod, "Young Master Xuan Feng, under your and the other distinguished lords’ assault, this Mu Guqing knew she was deeply sinful and has killed herself, her soul completely annihilated!"
Slap!
With a slap, Qi Xuanfeng angrily said, "Idiot, I wanted to take her back alive, and now that she has committed suicide, you’re happy about it?"
Xuan Hun was sent reeling by the slap but dared not show any resistance. He could only cover his cheek with his hand and nod repeatedly, "Yes yes, Young Master, please calm your anger, I was wrong!"
"Is she really dead?" Bai Chi was still somewhat incredulous.
Xuan Hun hastily said, "This is the unchanging Taiyin Spring’s Eye, eternal through the ages. Not to mention Mu Guqing, even King Level or Ancient God level powerhouses who enter it would have their souls utterly destroyed! So she must certainly be dead beyond doubt!"
Despite their deep unwillingness, the matter had come to this, and Qi Xuanfeng, Bai Chi, and others had no choice but to accept it.
Fortunately, there were still many relics left by the Taiyin Deity Clan, including various treasures, which could be deemed an acceptable report when brought back.
As Qi Xuanfeng led everyone in looting treasures from the Taiyin Pool,
at the juncture between the four directions of the universe and the Cursed City, Zhong Anan and a group of the Taiyin Deity Clan were urgently making their way!
Along the journey, they dared not pause for a moment, for fear that pursuers might catch up to them from behind.
Fortunately, they were now approaching the border of the Cursed City.
The group secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
But at that moment, ripples appeared in the void above the procession, and then a sword light shot out, encircling the group at great speed.
Everyone was startled, then they saw the sword light fly to the front of the group, right beside Zhong Anan, and let out a mournful cry after a circling motion.
Seeing this sword, Zhong Anan was greatly shaken, her face turning as pale as paper in an instant.
"This...this is the Master’s sword!"
Then, she felt the faint connection with Mu Guqing snap completely.
This struck Zhong Anan like a bolt from the blue, leaving her standing there motionless.
By this time, the elders also recognized the sword, their faces changing drastically.
"Clan Leader! The old Clan Leader, she..."
Zhong Anan, trembling, gently caressed the long sword and then spoke, each word steeped in blood and tears, "Master...she has passed."
Boom!
Zhong Anan’s declaration was like a thunderbolt on a clear day, shocking all members of the Taiyin Deity Clan.
Then, they all began to weep loudly.
For everyone understood what it meant.
Three days of the ten-day pact had passed, and although the message had surely spread, not a single soul had arrived. Clearly, every noble clan was just watching the spectacle!
Especially Chu Xiaoyun, who had heard that noble clans from all over were gathering, her anxiety intensified.
However, unlike her distress, Xue An spent these three days leisurely.
When he had nothing else to do, he would play games and snack with his daughters, or have heartfelt talks with An Yan.
He showed no signs of worry.
Seeing this, Chu Xiaoyun was both amused and frustrated.
She suddenly realized that Xue An never seemed to know how to hurry.
Could it be that the master had already made a decision?
Chu Xiaoyun pondered this in her heart.
But she dared not ask, holding all her questions inside.
On this day, the gates of the Cursed City were as deserted as ever.
Chu Xiaoyun sat in the City Lord’s Mansion, staring blankly into space.
She hoped for someone to come and seek refuge, so at least it wouldn’t be so embarrassing.
But after staring vigorously for hours, she gained nothing.
Chu Xiaoyun sighed ruefully and shook her head with a wry smile before standing up to go to the inner mansion.
Just then, she suddenly turned around, a look of shock on her face as she stared at the distant sky.
"Such a powerful murderous aura, this... what is this..."
It was at this moment that a calm laugh sounded beside her.
"They’re actually faithful to their promise, they really came!"
Speaking, Xue An’s figure appeared from the void and then turned with a smile to Chu Xiaoyun.
"Let’s go, let’s welcome this Taiyin Deity Clan that has come to join us!"

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