I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

If the two ran any further, they would reach the Jingye Division.

But the two did not feel the joy of receiving support; instead, they had nowhere left to retreat.

Because they are the strongest fighting force of the Jingye Division. One is the governor of Xiangzhou, and the other is the chief constable of Xingsha County. This is already the strongest fighting force.

Logically speaking, a powerful ghost like Hua Luoxue shouldn't be here; only a renowned constable could deal with her.

But that's life; it's full of surprises and won't wait for you to be prepared.

Now that the two have provoked powerful enemies outside, it wouldn't be appropriate to bring them back to the main camp. Besides, the Jingye Division currently has no one capable of dealing with Hua Luoxue.

Hua Luoxue knew that the two were about to fight to the death. She looked at them with interest and said, "Finally not running away? If you had said that earlier, you would still have a chance to escape. Now you are covered in injuries, what can you use to fight me?"

Girl, take my advice, a man like that isn't worth having.

"You don't know anything!"

Bao Sanniang had a fiery temper, and even when facing death, she had no reason to be afraid.

Seeing that she was still defending Guan Buping even at this point, Hua Luoxue couldn't help but sneer.

"You're so naive because you've never seen how heartless men can be. I was just like you back then, entrusting everything to a useless man."

I was born into a wealthy family, renowned for my beauty, and many noble families wanted to take me in as a concubine. Yet, I chose a poor scholar who promised to be good to me for life. I brought all my savings, intending to help him rise to prominence, but he was tricked, losing all his money and even me in the process.

I was humiliated in front of him, and he remained unmoved.

That's just how men are; no matter how sweet their words are, they always think of themselves first.

I chose to die by crashing my head into a wall rather than live like that man. Unexpectedly, I became a ghost after death, possessing immense power. From then on, I lived a carefree life, no longer needing to rely on men.

Girl, you're quite capable yourself, why choose a man like this? What can you expect from him?

As Bao Sanniang listened to Hua Luoxue's words, she recalled the scene she had witnessed before, and a hint of disdain appeared in her eyes.

"Choosing the wrong man is your own stupidity, but to think all men are bad just because you met one bad man is even more foolish."

I think you actually know this principle, but you say it just to find an excuse for your lewd and shameless behavior.

Besides, you put yourself in a position of needing to rely on a man from the beginning. If the man can't be relied on, you blame him. Why didn't you rely on yourself from the start?

What right do you, such a foolish and ridiculous person, have to comment on him?

Bao Sanniang is known for her sharp tongue, which is no less effective than her knife.

Hua Luoxue originally wanted to provoke the two men with her words before killing them. What she liked to see most was the ugly side of people when faced with life and death.

Neither of them showed any fear. On the contrary, they were sharp-tongued. After hearing Bao Sanniang's words, she was so angry that her body was filled with yin energy, and she broke through her defenses on the spot.

"All you're good for is empty talk. Since you trust that man so much, I'd like to see what he'll do next."

"Are you suggesting we let one of us go, but give him the choice—that old trick? No need to ask, I'd rather he choose to go himself."

Falling Snow: "..."

Blanch!

How can this woman be so capable?

She really did think that way, but after Bao Sanniang had already spoken up, using that method did feel a bit cheap.

I'm so angry!

Enraged, Hua Luoxue simply gave up playing altogether.

"Let's see how long you two keep up your high and mighty ways. Just go to hell!"

Hua Luoxue's body was surrounded by surging Yin energy, so eerie that it could be seen from a great distance.

Bao Sanniang, standing in front of Guan Buping, remained fearless. She did not take a step back, but simply gripped the knife in her hand tightly.

She was indeed no match for Hua Luoxue, but her father had once taught her a lesson.

A swordsman's blade can injure or kill.

In a life-or-death struggle, regardless of the difference in strength, if I can hurt you, it means I also have the ability to kill you.

What should a swordsman do when he encounters an opponent he cannot defeat?

Focus your will and unleash your strongest strike.

There is no way to retreat, so let's cut through everything in front of us.

Hua Luoxue didn't dare to take her knife head-on, which meant that she could hurt her.

Her philosophy is that if you can injure, you can kill.

Now is the time to concentrate our will, as life hangs in the balance.

Just as Bao Sanniang was about to make her move, Guan Buping suddenly spoke up.

Have you ever heard of a sword slaying ghosts and gods?

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Bao Sanniang didn't know why Guan Buping was suddenly bringing this up. She had certainly heard of the sword that could slay ghosts and gods; it was the famous technique of the Tianxin Sword Sect, which was later destroyed.

Guan Buping didn't actually want Bao Sanniang to answer. He just spoke as he slowly moved forward, explaining, "The sword that slays ghosts and gods is called Sword Qi Slaying Ghosts and Gods. Although it has such a name, what can truly slay ghosts and gods is not sword qi, but the spirit of the heart."

Third Sister, different paths lead to the same destination; this applies to both the way of the sword and the way of the saber.

Guan Buping drew his sword and stood in front of Bao Sanniang.

"I'm not used to being protected by women, so let me go first this time!"

Hua Luoxue was still forming a ball of energy. It wasn't that she didn't have a move she could immediately use, but rather that she was deliberately amplifying her presence to frighten the two people.

Of course, it takes some time for a powerful demonic technique to be activated.

As it turned out, the two of them started chatting first. Hearing their conversation, she mocked, "What difference does it make whether it's in front or behind? It's all the same path, death!"

As she spoke, she finally completed the ghostly magic she was performing with her hands. Thousands of tentacles emerged from the ghostly energy and continued to extend, reaching out to grab Guan Buping and Bao Sanniang.

Bao Sanniang immediately prepared to raise her knife to meet the attack, but Guan Buping was a fraction faster than her at that moment.

Time seemed to slow down at this moment. Bao Sanniang could see Guan Buping's every move: drawing his sword, slashing out, and an ordinary blade of energy was unleashed.

In fact, Guan Buping's attack was very fast. In the blink of an eye, the blade energy shattered all the tentacles without weakening its power, and it struck Hua Luoxue.

With a flash of light, Hua Luoxue's solid body instantly became ethereal and fragile, as if it would shatter at the slightest touch.

She was stunned. Feeling the sword energy raging within her body, Hua Luoxue couldn't believe it.

He was a weak sixth-grade cultivator; how could he have injured her?

Moreover, things seem to be getting dangerous now.

However, Guan Buping seemed to die even faster than her. After slashing her, Guan Buping's hair turned snow-white at a visible speed, and his taut skin suddenly became loose.

But he remained standing in front of Bao Sanniang.

"This is unfair!"

Bao Sanniang knew perfectly well what secret technique he had used, and her heart pounded with panic. However, she glanced at the stunned Hua Luoxue, ignored the slowly collapsing Guan Buping, and instead unleashed her most ferocious strike in anger.

Hua Luoxue isn't dead yet, she has to finish her off!

"what!"

Hua Luoxue let out a shrill scream, but outside she was constantly scorched by raging flames, and inside she was a powerful will tearing at her soul.

Through her senses, she realized that it was the will to protect.

It must destroy itself in order to protect the people it wants to protect.

Looking at Guan Buping's collapsed body, Hua Luoxue suddenly realized that the man Bao Sanniang had chosen was really good; he was truly willing to fight for his life!

But why is her luck so bad?

Hua Luoxue knew she wouldn't survive, so she stopped screaming and just stared ferociously at Guan Buping and Bao Sanniang.

"So what if you saved her? You'll die with me! Some of you will live in misery!"

Her screams were hysterical, but only a moment later, the fire consumed her.

Bao Sanniang dropped her knife, picked up Guan Buping, and went to find a doctor.

"Bu Ping, you must hold on!"

"This time, we really can't hold on any longer."

Guan Buping was already barely breathing, but he still managed a grin.

This was the first time he had smiled during the time he had been with Bao Sanniang.

I've been worried about this for a while!

I can finally feel at ease now.

"Actually, I've been practicing this sword technique for eighteen years. I originally intended it for Lord Dongting, but now it's come in handy. Don't cry, I don't have much time left anyway. Even if I don't make a move this time, it will only be a month or two at most."

If you truly feel guilty, then cultivate diligently and avenge me in the future.

Eighteen years ago, Guan Buping lost his spirit and could no longer achieve the state of "five qi returning to their origin," and his body became increasingly weak.

However, when he forcibly used his sword to slay ghosts and gods back then, he also realized a truth.

It can slay ghosts and gods with a sword, or it can slay ghosts and gods with qi, but this "qi" is not the "qi" of true qi, but a kind of qi at the spiritual level.

Having gained this insight, Guan Buping has been secretly cultivating his inner energy over the years. The Five Elements Return to the Origin requires the harmony of the five elements to be fully utilized, but Guan Buping has taken a different approach.

He lost his spirit, but he still had courage.

However, after accumulating energy for so many years, this sword, which has been forged over a decade, is indeed powerful, but it can also harm the body.

This sword strike almost drained him of all his vital energy, and he is now on his deathbed.

Asking Bao Sanniang for help in avenging him was, in fact, his way of giving her a goal to keep going.

Lord Dongting was no weakling. Even when he was at the Fifth Qi Realm, he couldn't defeat one of his Crab Generals, let alone Lord Dongting.

Bao Sanniang knew perfectly well what Guan Buping was thinking. At this moment, Guan Buping had not considered her feelings at all. She was touched, but also even more saddened.

She always knew that Guan Buping didn't dislike her; he just didn't dare to accept her.

I never expected that Guan Buping's health had deteriorated to this extent.

"So that's why you didn't want to be with me. Why didn't you tell me sooner! Even if you only had one more day to live, at least I would have something to look forward to."