The Possessive Villain Is Too Clingy [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 71

Beneath Qiyan Sect, the narrow passageways rustled with activity as disciples navigated the labyrinth of underground tunnels leading to various destinations.

While the Unhindered Aspect Venerable engaged in heated debates with the crowd, the array nodes surrounding Qiyan Sect were activated. The barrier formation, meticulously crafted over the years by Yuntai Zhenren, who had arrived in this world before Ye Zhixia was now in full effect.

Moreover, protective arrays had been set up in the nearby city of Lin’an to minimize the impact of the impending battle on the common folk.

Of course, the Unhindered Aspect Venerable knew Ye Zhixia was not the demonic dragon. But to justify his actions, he needed to brand her as a monster, only then could he destroy her divine soul and usurp the Goddess’s position.

Once he ruled over the three realms, he could rewrite history, transforming the Creator Goddess into a male deity. He had even chosen a name: Pangu.

“There’s the aura of a serpent-woman within this demonic dragon,” the Unhindered Aspect Venerable remarked, casting a glance at Ye Zhixia before adopting a mocking tone. “Why don’t you, Dragon King, verify whether the spiritual energy within her is pure?”

Eager to prove his daughter’s innocence, the Dragon King hastily inspected every trace of energy within Ye Zhixia.

“This… this…” the Dragon King stammered in shock. “Long San, why is there the essence of plants and trees within you? We dragons are creatures of water!”

Though Ye Zhixia hadn’t regained her memories, she was well aware of her identity, she was the reincarnation of the Goddess of Wuliang Mountain. Her rebirth carried a purpose, and she had naturally inherited fragments of her past divinity.

Realizing the Unhindered Aspect Venerable’s sinister ambitions, Ye Zhixia raised her voice. “You intend to kill the Goddess and take her place, don’t you?”

With the old Dragon King present, the Unhindered Aspect Venerable wanted him as a witness. He had long understood the Dragon King’s nature a cowardly, emotionally detached creature who bullied the weak and feared the strong.

A dragon so easily deceived into abandoning his own daughter, what intelligence could he possibly possess?

“Dragon King, you have many children. This Long San is an abomination, and I must act on Heaven’s behalf,” the Unhindered Aspect Venerable said with feigned concern.

To everyone’s astonishment, the Dragon King stepped forward to stand beside him. “This venerable one seeks to rid the world of evil. I dare not interfere.”

Xu Sui was so furious he nearly leaped up, shouting, “Calling you a dog would be an insult to dogs! Back then, a few words were enough to make you abandon your daughter. Now, a few more words from this so-called ‘Venerable’ and you’re ready to send her to her death!”

Ye Zhixia had long known the Dragon King’s character and remained unfazed.

With a flick of his hand, the Unhindered Aspect Venerable unleashed a surge of divine power straight at the shouting Xu Sui.

Fortunately, A’Yu reacted swiftly, intercepting the attack on Xu Sui’s behalf.

“A’Yu, are you alright?” Baili Xin’er whispered.

A’Yu parted her pale lips, replying in an equally hushed voice, “Just a minor internal injury.”

The moment she finished speaking, a trickle of blood escaped her lips.

Baili Xin’er rushed to support her, gently wiping the blood from the corner of her mouth.

Ye Zhixia was also taken aback. A’Yu was no weakling, her strength surpassed even that of the previous immortals. Yet, the Unhindered Aspect Venerable’s seemingly casual strike had injured her. His power likely rivaled that of Yuntai Zhenren and Zi Xia Zhenren.

Without hesitation, Ye Zhixia stepped past Yuntai and Zi Xia, standing directly before the Unhindered Aspect Venerable.

“If your target is me, then today’s battle is inevitable,” she declared calmly.

Behind her, the others watched her resolute figure, struck by the sudden realization that the petite sword cultivator they knew now bore the weight of protecting all living beings.

Yuntai Zhenren and Zixia Zhenren grabbed her arm, saying, “Let us face him first.”

Ye Zhixia turned her face slightly and calmly replied to them, “I know his strength is formidable, but as the Goddess reincarnated to protect all living beings, it is I who should confront him.”

She couldn’t help but glance at Ruan Ning, who was leaning against Baili Xin’er.

Ruan Ning’s eyes shimmered with tears as she nodded at her, reluctant but supportive of her decision.

Baili Xin’er, struggling to support both Ruan Ning and A’Yu with her hands, looked strained.

Ye Zhixia said to Baili Xin’er, “I entrust Ningning to you.”

The Unhindered Form Venerable had long since assessed Ye Zhixia’s strength. Though the power of the Goddess lay dormant within her, it had yet to awaken. Killing her would be as easy as crushing an ant.

With a mocking smile, he sneered, “To admit one’s faults is a great virtue, but alas, today I must rid the world of this scourge.”

Ye Zhixia released her spiritual energy, rising into the air. The Unhindered Form Venerable’s eyes sharpened as he followed her ascent.

“She can already wield spiritual energy freely?” Yuntai Zhenren asked.

Zixia Zhenren, her gaze fixed on the two floating figures, answered simply, “The last explosion may have shattered the restraints within her.”

Hearing this, Yuntai Zhenren quickly joined Zixia Zhenren in observing the battle.

The Unhindered Form Venerable slightly raised his hand, and the oppressive aura within Qiyuan Sect surged instantly. The first to buckle under the pressure were the mortal Xu Sui and the previously injured A’Yu.

Ruan Ning mustered all her strength to manifest legs and stand, freeing Baili Xin’er to tend to A’Yu while she herself retreated with Xu Sui.

Ye Zhixia seemed unaffected, floating serenely in the air.

“The spiritual energy of the Dragon Clan is indeed superior,” the Unhindered Form Venerable remarked casually, eyeing the expressionless Ye Zhixia.

The Dragon King, as if receiving praise, hurriedly flattered from afar, “Thank you for your praise, Venerable One.”

Ye Zhixia scoffed and retaliated with her own oppressive aura.

Within Qiyuan Sect’s barrier, the others grew even more uncomfortable.

The Unhindered Form Venerable’s expression faltered as he sensed something amiss.

This spiritual energy was indeed that of the Dragon Clan, but why was it so potent?

The pressure was directed squarely at him, making him feel as though his internal organs were being crushed.

The overflow of this oppressive force weighed heavily on the Dragon King and Zixia Zhenren.

“Impossible! Your Dragon Clan spiritual energy cannot surpass mine! You truly are a demon!” the Dragon King suddenly accused.

This time, it was Ye Zhixia who waved her hand, sending the Dragon King tumbling as she coldly retorted, “Silence!”

The Unhindered Form Venerable showed no fear. Even if the Dragon Maiden unleashed her spiritual energy to its limits, she was still but a low-tier innate deity.

Gathering all his divine power into his palm, he struck toward Ye Zhixia, then swiftly drew the Primordial Golden Vajra and swung it at her with full force.

These two attacks were executed with incredible speed and unstoppable might, as the Unhindered Form Venerable had poured all his strength into them.

Unable to stand by, Zixia Zhenren leaped into the air, intending to help Ye Zhixia escape the danger.

Yet, with one hand, Ye Zhixia pressed Zixia Zhenren back to the ground while using the other to maintain her balance and evade the attack.

Her movements were graceful and effortless, yet perfectly timed to dodge the Unhindered Form Venerable’s assault.

The Unhindered Form Venerable inwardly dismissed it as mere luck.

He unleashed two more deadly strikes, but Ye Zhixia, still smiling, evaded them once again.

Purple Mist Zhenren sensed Ye Zhixia’s internal energy steady and precise, skillfully suppressing her without causing harm.

“The Goddess, she…” Her voice trembled.

Yuntai Zhenren quickly asked, “What is it? What’s wrong?”

“She must have already recovered.” Purple Mist Zhenren was overcome with excitement.

Ye Zhixia still believed herself to be merely a mission executor, but that didn’t hinder the surge of her internal energy.

In truth, at the final moment of her battle with the immortals, the power of the Goddess and the Dragon Clan within her erupted in full force.

The Goddess’s power belonged to the Wood element, while the Dragon Clan’s power belonged to Water. In the Five Elements, Water nourishes Wood, and the Dragon Clan’s divine soul could amplify the Goddess’s power to its peak. The fusion of Water and Wood had already elevated her spiritual energy to its zenith.

The Flawless Form Venerable One seemed enraged, his once-perfect face twisting into a snarl.

The urge to kill Ye Zhixia consumed his mind. He shouted at her, “Today, I’ll let you experience absolute power suppression! Heavenly Sovereign Array!”

As soon as his voice fell, countless beams of world-destroying light erupted from the earth’s mantle, forcing the onlookers to retreat.

The beams shifted with eerie intelligence, swiftly forming an impregnable grand array.

The array shimmered with golden light, as if creating a new realm separate from the mortal world.

Without hesitation, Ye Zhixia focused her mind, searching for the array’s core.

In the blink of an eye, she located it, the source of the array’s energy. Approaching it would annihilate even a primordial deity, leaving no trace behind.

But Ye Zhixia was now under the control of the dual Water-Wood spiritual energy. With unstoppable momentum, she shattered the array’s core, then swiftly launched an attack at the Flawless Form Venerable One.

Beyond her Water-Wood spiritual power, Ye Zhixia’s greatest advantage in this life was her martial prowess! Gathering her spiritual energy, she channeled all her strength into a single punch, striking the Venerable One squarely in the chest.

The force sent him flying into the barrier. He struggled to regain his balance, barely avoiding a humiliating fall.

Only then did he realize Ye Zhixia hadn’t failed to recover the Goddess’s power. Instead, she had merged it with the Dragon Clan’s power, reaching an entirely new realm.

Regret flooded him. Why hadn’t he recognized her as the Goddess of Wuliang Mountain back when he ordered the Xuantian Sect to capture the Third Dragon Princess?

In truth, it wasn’t until the Xuantian Sect brought their grievances to him that he learned Yuntai, Purple Mist, Bai Li Xin’er, and A’Yu, the guardians who once surrounded the Goddess, had all gathered at the Qiyuan Sect.

Only then did he begin to suspect that the Goddess of Wuliang Mountain was among them.

If only he had refined the Dragon Princess three hundred years ago, none of this would have happened. But there was no cure for regret. Now, the Flawless Form Venerable One had no choice but to fight with everything he had. After centuries of meticulous planning, everything hinged on this moment!

Just as he prepared to counterattack, Ye Zhixia seized him by the collar, smashing through the barrier and hurtling them both into the cosmos.

Amidst the vast sea of stars, the Flawless Form Venerable One relaxed.

Back in the mortal realm, he had worried about collateral damage after all, how could someone aiming to rule the Three Realms afford such a stain? Covering it up would have been a monumental task.

The Flawless Form Venerable One’s defining trait was his formlessness, he could transform into anything.

His body rapidly shrank until it became a single drop of water. The droplet then expanded, morphing into a boundless, chaotic expanse of liquid.

The black water in the aquatic domain morphed into various forms to attack Ye Zhixia. Every time she retaliated, the water would disperse and retreat back into the domain, leaving her no choice but to defend.

After a few exchanges, Ye Zhixia smiled and said, “Playing with you for a couple of rounds is enough.”

With that, she leaped into the pool and swam swiftly toward a corner. The dragon clan moved even more agilely in water than on land.

Soon, Ye Zhixia reached out and pinched a single droplet of water, channeling her spiritual power to compress it, that droplet was the true form of the Unhindered Aspect Venerable.

The Unhindered Aspect Venerable hurriedly tried to recover. The aquatic domain vanished, the black water disappeared, leaving only the panting, pale-faced, and exhausted Unhindered Aspect Venerable.

Standing nearby, Ye Zhixia questioned, “I heard you intend to replace me in overseeing the Three Realms?”

The Unhindered Aspect Venerable collapsed to the ground, allowing Ye Zhixia to approach. Just as she was half a foot away, he suddenly summoned the Boundless Sword and thrust it through her chest.

Ye Zhixia fell with wide eyes as the Unhindered Aspect Venerable burst into laughter.

The Boundless Sword was taken from Mount Boundless, a place that only restricted the entry and exit of the Goddess. After the four guardian deities Cloud, Mist, Flower, and Bird departed, Mount Boundless became accessible to anyone.

The Boundless Sword could slay gods and immortals; those who died by it would have their souls utterly annihilated.

Now, it seemed even the Goddess of Mount Boundless was no exception. The Unhindered Aspect Venerable believed the heavens were aiding him.

Without lingering, he flew back to Qiyan Sect, intent on rescuing the immortals under his command.

When the Violet Dawn Sage saw him return without Ye Zhixia, she was visibly stunned.

“Lowly demon gods, hand over the immortals now!” the Unhindered Aspect Venerable roared at the crowd.

The Dragon King quickly positioned himself behind the Unhindered Aspect Venerable.

Suddenly, the Cloud Terrace Sage’s eyes widened in shock. Sensing her reaction, the Unhindered Aspect Venerable was about to question her surprise when he felt a chilling breeze at his back.

By the time he turned, it was too late, a longsword pierced straight through the center of his chest. The blade twisted inside him before lifting upward.

In an instant, the Unhindered Aspect Venerable turned to ashes, marking the fall of a once-mighty celestial being…

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