After nine lifetimes of reincarnation, the yandere villainous heroine descends.

Upon seeing You Ji suddenly appear, a hint of fear flashed in the blood-red eyes of the black-robed woman's deformed flesh and blood body.

Despite her fear, she did not retreat an inch, her body surging with malevolent energy, ready to strike again.

Youji glanced at her with her beautiful eyes, her tone full of disgust: "Ugly appearance, truly an eyesore."

As soon as she finished speaking, she gracefully moved to Si Anhe's side, looked at the other's miserable state and sighed inwardly, saying softly, "Now that this matter is over, you shall stay quietly by my side and not wander off again."

Having said that, a flash of light appeared in Youji's palm, instantly sealing and stabilizing Si Anhe's fading and dissipating life force.

From beginning to end, she didn't even glance at Shen Shuchou beside her.

Then Youji turned to look at the mass of flesh again, her voice calm yet carrying a chilling sharpness: "You injured my disciple, and as your master, I have no right to stand idly by. Since that's the case, then use your disgusting body to atone for your sins."

"Heh...you think you can take me?"

A chilling sneer emanated from the mangled, fleshy body.

But as soon as the mocking words fell, an ancient and terrifying pressure suddenly enveloped the surroundings, locking her completely in place.

With a light flick of her wrist, You Ji's slender hand flashed with a chilling light, and the Lifeless Spear was already in her grasp.

"The remnants of the Burial God Palace."

From the moment she saw her, Yu Ji felt a familiar power.

"It was our oversight not to have completely wiped you out back then."

With a slight tremor of her Wusheng Spear, a spear aura far more powerful and restrained than that of Si Anhe at her peak began to coalesce.

The mass of flesh finally sensed the threat of death; its arrogance vanished from its crimson eyes, replaced by intense fear.

It tried to struggle, but found itself unable to move an inch under Youji's oppressive aura.

"The Dao Ancestor... will not let you go..."

It let out a final roar, its voice filled with desperate resentment.

Upon hearing this, Youji's lips curled into a faint, mocking smile: "Let's wait until he actually crawls out of his grave."

As soon as she finished speaking, she flicked her wrist, and a seemingly ordinary spear light shot through the air. It had no earth-shattering power, but it accurately pierced the core of that mass of flesh and blood.

"Pfft!"

As the spear's light pierced through, the mass of flesh seemed to have all its strength drained away, and its frantically writhing body suddenly froze.

The demonic energy on the surface dissipated at a visible speed, and the crimson eyes quickly dimmed.

A moment later, it fell silent and turned into a pool of foul-smelling black water flowing on the sand.

Shen Shuchou, standing to the side, was deeply shocked.

The black-robed woman, who had just been so fierce that almost no one could defeat her, was powerless against You Ji, as if she had merely crushed an ant.

You Ji's cool voice slowly reached Shen Shu Chou's ears: "Now I'll give you two choices. First, come with me to the Heavenly Saint Sect, and I will no longer stop you from being with An He."

"Secondly, from now on you shall live a quiet life and guard the Qingxuan Holy Land, and never again provoke or cause trouble for my disciple."

Youji's eyes were not exactly cold, but they were certainly not gentle either.

She knew all too well that her precious disciple had almost lost half her life for Shen Shuchou this time. If she hadn't arrived in time, he would probably have already passed away.

She would never allow such a thing to happen a second time, which is why she gave such a straightforward choice.

She had long seen through it all; Si Anhe's feelings for Shen Shuchou had already transcended the bond between siblings.

As her master, she never stopped her beloved disciple from seeking a Daoist partner, but she could never stand by and watch Si Anhe risk her life.

Since her disciple was willing to risk his life for him out of brotherly affection, she, as his protective master, had the right and responsibility to cut off this cause of trouble.

Before Shen Shuchou could answer, a clear, cold voice slowly descended from the heavens.

He chose option two.

Upon hearing the sound, Shen Shuchou turned around abruptly and saw a figure in white robes flying through the air, heading straight for him.

"Master!"

He called out.

Lu Wanheng's expression remained indifferent and aloof, but when his gaze swept over Shen Shuchou's injured body, his heart finally trembled violently.

She stepped forward slowly, silently standing in front of Shen Shuchou, protecting him behind her and blocking You Ji's view.

You Ji gazed at Lu Wanheng before her, her tone calm and unwavering: "The centuries-old rules of the Qingxuan Holy Land have actually fallen to your hands?"

Having said that, she ignored Lu Wanheng and looked at Shen Shuchou again: "Kid, you choose for yourself."

He chose the first option.

Lu Wanheng interrupted him coldly, refusing to give an inch.

You Ji immediately raised an eyebrow, her voice laced with sarcasm: "The dignified Holy Maiden of Qingxuan, could she not understand a question from another?"

"He is my disciple, and I have the right to make decisions for him. It is you who, instead of disciplining your own disciple, have caused him to be in danger and covered in wounds."

Lu Wanheng felt a chill run down his spine.

"Oh."

Youji smiled upon hearing this.

"Rumors have it that the Holy Maiden Qingxuan is as cold as a fairy, but seeing her today, she is quite eloquent."

She paused slightly, and her aura suddenly changed.

An overwhelming and terrifying pressure instantly descended, like an invisible mountain pressing down on Lu Wanheng's shoulders: "But do you know that you are not qualified to say such things in front of me?"

Lu Wanheng's face paled slightly. Under this overwhelming pressure, her body swayed almost imperceptibly, but she still kept her back straight and did not take a single step back.

"Has the Holy Maiden forgotten my title?"

Youji's voice turned cold, carrying a chilling edge.

"In this desolate and ancient land, killing you would be as easy as crushing an ant for me."

"Senior Youji is an elder of the Heavenly Saint Sect, and her cultivation is unfathomable. This junior is naturally aware of that."

Lu Wanheng spoke slowly.

"But Shuchou is my disciple Qingxuan. His decision to stay or leave should be his own, and it is not up to outsiders to force him."

"force?"

You Ji raised an eyebrow: "I gave him a choice, but you kept interfering. What, do the disciples of the Qingxuan Holy Land not even have the right to make their own decisions?"

"I choose option two."

The next moment, Shen Shuchou's voice rang out clearly.

"younger brother……"

Upon hearing this, Si Anhe's weak voice trembled slightly, and an undisguised sense of loss flashed in her cloudy eyes.

Shen Shuchou stepped out from behind Lu Wanheng, first looking at Si Anhe with eyes full of guilt and gratitude: "Sister Anhe, thank you, but I cannot leave Qingxuan Holy Land."

Then, he turned to You Ji and bowed deeply: "Thank you very much, Senior You Ji, for helping me out of that predicament. I will remember this kindness and repay it if I have the opportunity in the future."

"hehe……"

Upon hearing this, Youji let out a cold laugh, her tone full of sarcasm.

"I didn't come here to save you. If it weren't for my disciple risking her life to protect you, I would have skinned you alive for letting her end up like this."

She snorted coldly, turning to look at Si Anhe in her arms, her tone tinged with disappointment: "My dear disciple, do you see? Men are all the same, not a single one is good. Is it worth risking half your life for him?"

Si Anhe's lips moved as if she wanted to say something, but in the end, she only let out a soft sigh, slowly closed her eyes, and a tear slid down her aged cheek.

Seeing her like this, Shen Shuchou felt as if his heart was being torn apart.

For Shen Shuchou, this might also be a good opportunity to sever ties with Si Anhe.

Seeing this, Youji said no more. Holding Si Anhe in her arms, she gave Shen Shuchou a cold glance before her figure turned into a streak of light and disappeared from the spot.