Chapter 189: The Malicious Love Obsession in Xianxia (51)

Chapter 189: The Toxic Love Obsession in Xianxia (51)

At the edge of the cliff, the demonic soldiers brought by Si Yin had already clashed with the disciples of the Cloud Ripple Sect.

The group Si Yin brought today acted like they were high on battle-lust—fearless and bloodthirsty.

"Hahaha! Today, I’m gonna cut through your Cloud Ripple Sect!"

"Damn it, it's been half a month—I almost forgot what the blood of you self-righteous cultivators tastes like!"

"Screw this! Forcing us to eat greens and dig dirt every day—nothing beats the thrill of cutting people down!"

...

Suppressed by Si Yin’s inexplicable orders for some time, now suddenly unleashed and permitted to kill freely, these demonic brutes were running amok, hounding the Cloud Ripple Sect disciples everywhere.

The occasional roars made He Yong scowl repeatedly, while the elders behind him had all joined the battlefield.

"Second Elder, I only want one person," Si Yin spoke again, already standing beside Tang Qing. "Since your Heartless Path disciple has already forsaken his Dao, why must you persecute her?"

Throughout the exchange, Bai Mufeng remained silent, quietly standing by Tang Qing’s side as well.

"Mufeng, this is your master’s final question—do you truly intend to abandon the path you’ve pursued for so many years, all for the sake of love?"

"Are you planning to defect from the Cloud Ripple Sect?"

He Yong’s gaze burned like fire, fixed on the disciple who had once made him so proud.

"Master..."

Facing He Yong’s questioning, Bai Mufeng closed his eyes in pain, finally forcing out a few words: "I’m sorry..."

"The Dao demands heartlessness... I cannot do it..."

He had never been made of stone. Time and again, he had suppressed his emotions, forcibly quashing those turbulent waves of passion in the nine illusions.

But now, Bai Mufeng could no longer ignore his feelings for Tang Qing. Nine times, he had slain her to perfect his Great Dao...

The tenth time—

The *Army Breaker Sword* could no longer be raised.

With Bai Mufeng’s words, the *Army Breaker Sword* that He Yong had forced into his hand was once again cast aside.

It clattered to the ground with a sharp "clang—," making his stance clear.

At last...

Bai Mufeng had admitted his love for Tang Qing!

System Announcement: "Detected Bai Mufeng’s Affection Meter maxed out—successful conquest!"

"Very well!"

Bai Mufeng’s answer left He Yong utterly disappointed. The three repeated "very wells" carried his furious disappointment. "It seems I overestimated you from the very beginning!"

"What ‘prodigy of the age’—what a damned farce!"

"Mufeng, if you renounce the Heartless Way, then renounce the Cloud Ripple Sect as well..." Facing the three before him, He Yong spoke slowly, "Since you’ve cast aside the *Army Breaker Sword* today, you and the Cloud Ripple Sect... are done with you forever!"

He Yong's words made all the disciples of the Cloud Ripple Sect snap to attention!

The *Senior Brother* was *expelled*?

Cang Jing was the first to react, urgently speaking up, "Senior Brother! Think twice!"

"Little Mufeng, after all, is someone we've watched grow up..."

He Yong snorted coldly, "Watching him grow up means *nothing*!"

"He even abandoned the Army Breaker Sword and forsaken his Dao Heart! What use is he now?"

"Our Cloud Ripple Sect has no need for a Taoist Soldier without a Dao Heart!"

He Yong's words caused Bai Mufeng's fingers, hidden in his sleeves, to tremble several times, yet in the end, he made no move, silently standing by Tang Qing's side.

"And you, demon realm punk!"

Shifting his gaze to Si Yin, He Yong bristled with rage, "What nonsense about fighting to the death? Ridiculous! Even if all you demonic scum poured forth, you’re not *fit* to face our Cloud Ripple Sect!"

"Today, out of the last flicker of master-disciple bond, I can let you off."

"Within *three breaths*, withdraw completely, and this elder will spare your lives!"

The Second Elder *yielded*!

Hearing this, the Cloud Ripple Sect disciples still found it unbelievable but instinctively halted their actions.

For a long time, Second Elder He Yong had never been one to compromise.

His word was *iron*.

Perhaps it was still out of regard for his ties to the Senior Brother as his disciple that this time, the Second Elder chose to let them go...

"Master..."

Finally hearing the answer he desired, Bai Mufeng bowed solemnly in He Yong's direction, "Thank you..."

"No more words! *Three breaths*!"

He Yong even closed his eyes, unwilling to spare his disciple another glance!

"One breath."

"Two breaths."

[Silence.]

The demon lackeys were the first to react, immediately activating their movement techniques to retreat. "Heh heh heh, since your Cloud Ripple Sect is so generous today, I’m *gone*!"

"*Saint Lord*, this subordinate will await your return with the lady in the demon capital!"

"Heh heh heh—Cloud Ripple *runts*, we’ll meet again next time, ha..."

A bunch of ill-bred dogs, they couldn’t resist tossing back jeers, yet they weren’t stupid enough to linger in the Cloud Ripple Sect.

Si Yin also activated his movement technique without delay, hauling Tang Qing and bolting for the outskirts of the Cloud Ripple Sect.

"*Move*!"

Si Yin's footwork had always been exceptional, and in a flash, he had already put a considerable distance between himself and He Yong.

"Luckily, the Second Elder of the Cloud Ripple Sect was accommodating today." Facing the person he loved, Si Yin finally relaxed his tense nerves and unfurled his first true smile of the day at Tang Qing.

"Tang Qing, don’t take those 'Madam' remarks from the subordinates to heart."

The Little Devil reverted to his usual self, speaking somewhat awkwardly, "I only said that to trick them into coming to rescue you..."

It had been An Yi’s half-baked scheme. Sure enough, the moment they heard the Cloud Ripple Sect was about to publicly execute their sect leader’s wife, the hot-headed demons of the Demon Realm felt as if they’d been slapped in the face. Without needing much persuasion, they all snatched up their arms and charged out!

"Tang Qing, once we reach the Demon Realm, you and Bai Mufeng—"

Before he could finish, Si Yin’s eyes suddenly widened in shock!

This isn't right!

Why was the Army Breaker Sword still moving?!

Having fought Bai Mufeng countless times, Si Yin was all too familiar with the fluctuations of his spiritual energy.

His previously relaxed expression instantly turned grave. "Tang Qing! Get out of here!"

In the next instant—sure enough—it was the Army Breaker Sword!

Bai Mufeng had somehow recalled his sword again without warning!

"Dammit, what are you doing?!"

The three of them were scattering in retreat, yet Si Yin never expected Bai Mufeng to suddenly attack...

"Go!"

When he looked up, what met his eyes was Bai Mufeng’s agonized gaze!

"Go!"

Urged again, Si Yin finally realized—Bai Mufeng's not doing this willingly!

Damn it!

That old man was doing this on purpose!

He still wanted to kill Tang Qing!

The Cloud Ripple Immortals were truly hypocrites.

"Arctic Blade, First Stance..."

Bai Mufeng once again felt the countless threads of spiritual energy woven around his body, controlling him. That alien energy entwined with his own, forcing him to unleash the Army Breaker Sword!

"Master... please don’t..."

His silent plea was lost in his anguished whisper as the Army Breaker Sword streaked forth with deadly speed, already upon them!