Ye Shaohua had been stuck at the threshold of a sixth-rank formation for a long time, just one step away from crafting an immortal weapon.
This breakthrough was supposed to be for that very purpose.
But the Grand Elder’s death had shaken her to the core—and combined with the notes on crafting divine weapons left behind by the Ye family ancestors that swirled in her mind—her mental state soared through two whole levels in one go!
“Reincarnation” had just reached the rank of a divine weapon.
Divine weapons basically didn’t belong on this continent. With enough spiritual energy infused into it, “Reincarnation” could tear through the very fabric of this realm’s space.
In this cultivation world, even top-grade immortal weapons were already unheard-of rarities—let alone something that had never appeared before—
a divine weapon.
As long as the gap in cultivation wasn’t too vast, no one could escape from Ye Shaohua’s grasp.
The elders of Cangyan Sect, along with the group of formation-breakers beside them, all fell at Ye Shaohua’s feet. Every single one of their nascent souls was absorbed into “Reincarnation.”
A layer of bloodlust hung over the entire Ye estate.
“Shaohua…” The Second Elder, along with Ye Xuan and the others, finally emerged from the formation. But the younger disciples—the moment they laid eyes on Ye Shaohua—weren’t awestruck by the divine weapon.
They fell silent, ashamed of their own incompetence.
Before this, the Ye family disciples had always prided themselves on their treasured artifacts. But now they realized—without Ye Shaohua, they were nothing!
They couldn’t even protect the Grand Elder.
At the same time—
Ye Yuan finally stepped out. She’d received word from Ye Shuang last night, so she knew that Cangyan Sect had made their move.
And Liu Yunshen still hadn’t returned either.
This time, she wanted to go see for herself just what had become of the Ye family—and if she was being honest, a small part of her was looking forward to some schadenfreude.
“Uncle Xuan Yuan.” Ye Yuan seemed to be in a good mood, a faint smile tugging at her lips.
Lord Xuan Yuan paused when he saw her, then narrowed his eyes slightly. “You’re heading to the Ye estate too?”
“Yeah,” Ye Yuan sighed theatrically. “I wanted to see how the Grand Elder and the others were doing. I can’t believe they provoked Cangyan Sect—such bad luck. Last night, the sect made their move…”
Hearing this, Lord Xuan Yuan suddenly said, “You don’t know? Miss Shaohua forged a lower-grade divine weapon. Not a single Cangyan Sect elder escaped—they all died by her hand.”
The smile on Ye Yuan’s lips froze mid-spread. She jerked her head up and stared at Lord Xuan Yuan in disbelief.
She looked at him like he’d lost his mind. “Lord Xuan Yuan, have you gone crazy?!”
A lower-grade divine weapon?
In her past life, she’d lived to the very end and never once heard of a lower-grade divine weapon existing in this cultivation world!
And Ye Shaohua forged it? How was that even possible?!
But Lord Xuan Yuan had no interest in explaining himself. He hurried off, already thinking that his son’s engagement to Ye Yuan would definitely have to be called off.
Meanwhile, Lady Xuan Yuan—who’d been badmouthing Ye Shaohua just days earlier—couldn’t bring herself to say a single word now that she’d heard Ye Shaohua had forged a divine weapon.
At this point, news of Ye Shaohua’s emergence from seclusion—and the Ye family’s resurgence—spread through the entire city like a tornado.
The Ye family hadn’t been wiped out. On the contrary, they’d slaughtered every last member of Cangyan Sect.
Ye Shuang had spent the past few days trailing Cangyan Sect members like a tagalong, biding his time. At this very moment, he was in his study with his son, Ye Tian, discussing how to get a Cangyan Sect elder to accept Ye Tian as a disciple.
“Ye Shuang. Ye Tian.”
A cold, clear voice cut through the air.
The next moment, a figure materialized out of nowhere in the room.
Ye Tian and Ye Shuang—who’d been daydreaming about rising to the top just like Ye Yuan—felt their faces drain of color instantly.
They could feel the very space around them warping! They couldn’t even make out the figure’s face!
Not even that powerful Cangyan Sect elder had given them this kind of feeling!
They sensed the overwhelming killing intent radiating from the newcomer.
Ye Shuang, unwilling to give up, stammered, “You—you want to kill me? Why? Sir, I haven’t offended you, have I?!”
He’d always been extremely cautious his whole life—he would never cross someone important.
“Haven’t offended me? Didn’t you lead Cangyan Sect into the Ye family’s secret chamber?” Ye Shaohua revealed her form, her eyes icy cold as she fixed them on Ye Shuang. “Traitors don’t deserve to live.”
The moment Ye Shuang saw her face, his mind went blank.
He couldn’t even process what was happening.
A flash of golden light shot from Ye Shaohua’s hand and plunged straight into his brow. All light faded from Ye Shuang’s eyes.
Without so much as a glance back, Ye Shaohua turned and walked out of the study.
Behind her, Ye Shuang’s body hit the floor with a heavy thump.
**
Meanwhile, Cangyan Sect and Xuanyue Sect were in the middle of an exchange.
Xuan Yuan Che stood behind an elder from Xuanyue Sect’s second major peak.
Suddenly, the Sect Leader of Cangyan Sect seemed to receive some news—and his expression shifted.
“Sect Leader, has something happened?” The Xuanyue Sect elder noticed the change and couldn’t help asking.
He’d never seen the formidable Cangyan Sect Leader make such a face before.
“The soul jade of the Artifact Refining Peak’s elder just shattered! A divine weapon? There’s actually a divine weapon?!” The Cangyan Sect Leader’s face instantly turned pitch-black, a layer of white flame erupting around him—but then his eyes blazed with wild delight!
“My apologies—I have to leave immediately!”
The Xuanyue Sect elder was equally stunned. The Artifact Refining Peak elder had an immortal weapon protecting him—even their Sect Leader couldn’t kill him!
And now his soul jade had actually shattered?!
How did that even happen?!
Whoever did this had completely disregarded Cangyan Sect.
But… a divine weapon, as the Cangyan Sect Leader had mentioned… what was that all about?
Without another word, the Cangyan Sect Leader summoned his flying sword and prepared to take off.
He knew exactly where the elder was.
A few days ago, the elder had said he’d detected the aura of an immortal weapon—one with devastating offensive power.
But just as he was about to leave, he distinctly felt the surrounding space shift.
All the light pouring into this space seemed to twist and distort.
The newcomer was incredibly powerful!
The Cangyan Sect Leader realized this with sharp clarity. He scanned his surroundings warily. “Which great cultivator has graced us with their presence?”
“Aren’t you looking for me? Why don’t you recognize me now?” Ye Shaohua slowly stepped out from the distorted light. “Weren’t you the one who wanted the Ye family’s immortal weapon and planned to annihilate the entire clan? Well, here I am.”
As the figure in the light came into focus, Xuan Yuan Che—who was standing beside the Xuanyue Sect elder—froze completely.
