After the time travel, my cheat program disappeared.

Shi Yan knew this name and had seen her face... in Wen Ruya's memory CG.

In the game, in order to settle the grudge between the "Shangyue Sect" and Wen Ruya, Shangyue Qingqing made an appointment with Wen Ruya at the foot of Shangyue Peak to settle their score with a sword.

After that... Shangyue Qingqing never appeared in "Shangyue Sect" again.

Wen Ruya, on the other hand, continued to carry out her activities of ambushing the disciples and elders of the "Shangyue Sect" who were away from home.

Shi Yan raised his hand and gently waved to the girl.

Last month, Qingqing's eyes widened.

The girl's eyes really had that soft, dark color, as if there were stars in them.

She glanced at Shi Yan, then at her master in front of her.

A small, white hand emerged from the sleeve, which resembled a water sleeve, and beckoned to Shi Yan in a very small gesture, like a cat.

In the game, it is unknown whether Shangyue Qingqing died by Wen Ruya's sword or left the "Shangyue Sect".

But...judging from the girl's expression—

She didn't harbor any innate hostility towards herself just because she killed her master in the game, nor because Wen Ruya had made a lot of deep-seated enemies for her in the game.

on the contrary--

Perhaps it's because of the subtle relationship between Qingqing and Wen Ruya last month.

She was even friendly and curious about herself.

In contrast, the hostility that surfaced in Shin's eyes last night and the murderous intent revealed by the two seemingly insignificant elders behind him were quite striking.

Shi Hongjian looked at Shang Yuexin with a dangerous gaze, and at the same time... glanced at the quiet girl behind Shang Yuexin who was waving her little hand at Shi Yan.

"This little devil of mine must have been a peach blossom fairy in her past life!"

"It must be!"

"Why is it that whether it's the 'Starry Sky Division' or the 'Upper Moon Sect,' or even the known 'Love Sea Demon Sect' and that lord of Langya Pavilion, they all seem to have some kind of inextricable relationship with her?"

In other words, Shi Hongjian is still unaware of Shi Yan's current "Emperor" position in the "Azure Lotus Sword Sect" and the "Taiyi Sect".

Otherwise... whatever she says will immediately leave the mark of "Heaven and Earth" on Shi Yan.

If that doesn't work... it's also possible to have Shi Wei and Shi Hongqi leave their mark on Shi Yan.

"Daohe Jade" and the like, "Huangtian Houtu" is the main production area in the nine provinces and ten regions.

I can't very well put myself in charge of the battle.

Thinking of the promise I made with Shi Yan—

Shi Hongjian frowned.

But... she also seemed to see a broad road centered on Shi Yan, which would unite the people of the nine provinces and ten regions.

It seems... feasible!

Shang Yuexin looked quite embarrassed in front of Shi Hongjian.

He couldn't understand why he felt hostile towards a junior member of the "Heaven and Earth" sect.

Even... a little apprehensive.

Looking at Shi Yan's frivolous and indifferent appearance, Shang Yuexin seemed to see thousands of immortal swords hanging above his head, blotting out the sky and constantly humming... before finally crashing down below.

Last month, Shin felt that he must have gotten into a bad relationship with that girl.

Not only myself... but also those two impatient people behind me, they're probably in the same boat.

As for why?

Last month, Xin glanced at Shi Hongjian's shadow.

He was aware of Shi Hongjian's ambition.

Shi Hongjian's ambitions did not lie in the "Starry Sky Bureau".

"Starry Sky Bureau" is just the beginning of Shi Hongjian's goal.

This woman's ambition is frighteningly large.

The reason for befriending his own "Shangyue Sect" is not only because "Shangyue Sect" and "Xingtian Division" are at odds, but also because it is a strategy of befriending distant forces while attacking nearby ones.

Last month, Xin never imagined that Shi Hongjian would succeed.

In his view, showing goodwill to Shi Hongjian was nothing more than using one tiger to devour another.

But... he suddenly felt a little scared.

Most cultivators believe in fate.

Last month, Xin felt as if cold sweat was seeping down his back.

"sweet!"

"arts!"

He suppressed a stern shout and yelled angrily.

The two elders standing behind Shangyue Xin suddenly seemed to have broken free from some kind of demonic barrier, their killing intent vanishing instantly.

Last month, Xin Bi bowed respectfully to Shi Hongjian.

"I apologize..."

"I apologize..."

The path of cultivation is long and arduous. Those who can cultivate to the Nascent Soul Realm or the Tribulation Transcending Realm were all geniuses in their day.

The more one cultivates immortality, the more difficult it seems.

Even a small difference in cultivation level can be enough to kill someone.

Moreover, the difference between last month's letter and Shi Hongjian's is not just a small realm.

Shi Hongjian is almost the most senior Enlightenment Realm cultivator. The cultivation technique he uses is the "Yuanxun Technique," which is the most troublesome technique among his peers and is generally avoided by people throughout the Nine Provinces and Ten Lands.

Last month's letter was merely a half-step enlightenment.

Even... if he wants to break through, he still has to rely on Shi Hongjian to explain things to him.

He gave the two elders, who looked like passersby, a look that was almost ruthless. No matter how unwilling they were, they could only bite their tongues and, with their faces flushed, bow deeply to Shi Yan.

Both of their shoulders seemed to be trembling.

A deep-seated hatred and the humiliation of having to grovel before a junior spread through his chest.

But... there was nothing that could be done.

Even the sect leader who had only reached the halfway point of enlightenment could only force a smile in front of Shi Hongjian.

Not to mention the two of them who have reached the Nascent Soul stage.

If Shi Hongjian wanted to crush them, it would only take a glance.

Even... if Shi Hongjian wanted to, she could seal their cultivation and throw them back to the "Shangyue Sect" to be treated like dogs.

"Please calm your anger, Master Hongzhi—"

"this..."

"Ayan." Shi Hongjian turned her head and raised her eyebrows at Shi Yan in a teasing manner, as if she had taken advantage of the girl.

Shi Yan didn't care at all, and instead showed Shi Hongjian his usual frivolous smile.

Shi Hongjian immediately felt as if she had lost again and turned back.

"No... why am I...?"

"again--"

"We lost by a hair."

"Miss Yan's talent is extraordinary, unparalleled throughout history." After all, she is still a half-step Enlightenment cultivator, and this is compounded by the unique characteristics of the "Shangyue Sect's" cultivation techniques. Shangyue Xin could vaguely see a pure white tiger lazily lying behind Shi Yan, slapping its tail languidly.

but--

Just by raising one's eyes, it seems as if a fierce sword aura is tearing through the heavens and earth, and even the spiritual energy will involuntarily give way, creating a vacuum.

"Furthermore, it is blessed by the Western Continent of Heaven."

"Gan Hewen and the others couldn't withstand the killing intent of the Supervisory God, so their subconscious display of hostility was a helpless act."

"I have offended you greatly..."

"I have offended you greatly."

Shi Hongjian remained silent.

Originally, she and Shin Kozuki were considered 'old friends,' and... the "Shin Kozuki Clan" was incredibly wealthy.

In order to gain the support of the "Kougetsu Sect".

This is such a small matter, we should never let Xinzhen lose face in the next month.

But it won't work—

If it were Shi Hongqi standing here today, she might have just chuckled and moved on, but... it's Shi Yan.

Shi Hongjian herself didn't know why, but she just didn't want to let this matter go so easily.

How dare they show murderous intent towards my junior master? This is outrageous!

If you dare to show murderous intent today, will you dare to ambush Shi Yan tomorrow?

If anything were to happen to Shi Yan, I would make sure the entire Shangyue Sect was wiped out.

Even Shi Hongjian herself didn't realize... that her attitude towards Shi Yan seemed to be slowly changing little by little.

From the very beginning, he harbored murderous intent, wanting to lock the girl up and teach her a lesson, but he always yielded because of the words of the Langya Pavilion Master.

Then that night.

The girl rushed into the cold stream and 'pitifully' hugged herself in her arms. She looked like a poor little thing, naked, hugging her knees, and shivering in front of the fireplace.

She's quite...likable.

It didn't have that usual unpleasant smell at all.