Murong Liyue looked at the newly born Purple Phoenix. Although her face showed exhaustion from the excessive exertion, she could not hide the pride in her eyes.
She turned her head, her gaze seemingly casually sweeping over Xia Zihan, a faint, almost imperceptible sneer playing at the corners of her lips:
"Sister Xia, would you like to continue 'sparring' with me? I'm sure you've already gained some insight into my skill with spirit arrays."
She emphasized the word "exchange of skills" heavily, her tone full of subtle mockery, as if reminding Xia Zihan that from the very beginning, the situation was not under her control.
Hearing this, Xia Zihan's eyes blazed with anger, yet she couldn't unleash it. She stared at Murong Liyue, wishing she could teach her a lesson.
However, reason ruthlessly pulled her back to reality. The chasm between the Saint Realm and the Spirit Tribulation Realm was ultimately insurmountable.
Although the Purple Phoenix she had carefully nurtured possessed the strength of a Saint, it was ultimately inferior to Murong Liyue's unique Dharma form.
Xia Zihan bit her lower lip so hard that her teeth almost drew blood. She suppressed her anger and resentment, clenching her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her palms, leaving a glaring bloodstain.
Now she could only curse her own weakness in her heart. If it weren't for the limitations of her cultivation, she wouldn't have been humiliated like this by Murong Liyue today.
"Don't get too cocky!"
Seeing Xia Zihan's expression, Murong Liyue's smugness grew even stronger. A sly glint flashed in her eyes as she continued speaking unhurriedly:
"Sister Xia, I know you're full of resentment towards us, but what can we do when the facts are right in front of us?"
She tilted her head slightly, a hint of arrogance in her eyes. "It's not just me who has given my whole heart and soul to Qin Luo; even Huang Lu and Yao Yue have probably spent more time with him than you have. You can't live in the past forever, indulging in your own fantasies."
"I advise you to focus more on Qin Luo and think about how to make up for the time you've missed. After all, he's the one we both care about."
Hearing Murong Liyue's veiled sarcasm, Xia Zihan could no longer contain her anger. She abruptly raised her head, staring at the smug Murong Liyue:
"Who do you think you are? I was the first person to meet Qin Luo! You're just someone who got in halfway through, what right do you have to act tough in front of me?"
Xia Zihan's chest heaved violently as she gasped for breath, each breath seeming to vent her inner resentment.
"Don't think that just because you've become a saint you can lecture me like that. You make it sound so nice, but you're nothing but a bunch of opportunistic scoundrels!"
"Since you are all so shameless, then today I will make you understand completely that some things in this world have consequences, and some people are not to be touched!"
After saying that, the aura of the Spirit Tribulation Realm erupted from her body without reservation. The spiritual power that was originally chaotic due to anger now had a bit of violent order under her forceful suppression, like a flood about to burst its banks, ready to be released.
Meanwhile, the Purple Phoenix, which was confronting the two clones, sensed the resolute determination in its master's heart. It raised its head and let out a worried cry, the sound echoing in the spirit array, revealing a trace of sorrow and unease.
But under Xia Zihan's constant urgent urging, it finally had no choice but to circle once in the sky within the formation, and then flap its wings and fly quickly to Xia Zihan's back.
The Purple Phoenix's feathers trembled violently, and brilliant purple starlight continuously overflowed from its body, falling heavily onto Xia Zihan.
In an instant, the concentration of spiritual energy on Xia Zihan's body increased dramatically. Originally, she only had the aura of the Spirit Tribulation Realm, but now she possessed a spiritual power no weaker than that of the Saint Realm.
She was enveloped in a vast purple aura, with spiritual energy surging and roaring, causing the surrounding air to vibrate and hum. Under the pressure of this powerful spiritual energy, the crystals on the ground cracked and shattered before reforming.
Seeing this, Murong Liyue's previously confident expression turned panicked.
She inwardly cried out in alarm. In her perception, Xia Zihan's actions at this moment were clearly burning her own soul, sacrificing her future to gain a temporary but terrifying boost in power.
This caused a wave of panic in Murong Liyue's heart. She never expected Xia Zihan to be such a sore loser. How could a mere verbal exchange have escalated to such a reckless point?
With that thought stopped, Murong Liyue dared not delay any longer. She hurriedly took action, urging the two clones within the spirit array to stop Xia Zihan from continuing her madness.
"Are you crazy? Stop it right now!"
Murong Liyue shouted as she quickened her pace, inwardly lamenting her impending doom. If Xia Zihan were to truly destroy her own soul and end up with her cultivation completely ruined, that would be the least of her worries. What if she were to lose her life? How could she possibly explain this to Qin Luo afterward?
Thinking about what would happen to Qin Luo if he found out, Murong Liyue felt a chill run down her spine. She had just angered Qin Luo by condensing her Dharma Image without permission, and things had barely calmed down; if she were to provoke him again now...
Meanwhile, Qin Luo and Dongfang Yingluo were locked in a fierce battle. Qin Luo was trying to figure out how to suppress Dongfang Yingluo without seriously injuring her, and how to properly resolve this tricky situation.
After all, the more he looked at Dongfang Yingluo's face, the more familiar he felt with it. After thinking it over, an extraordinary idea sprouted in his mind. However, looking at the system panel, which was still filled with a bunch of greetings, Qin Luo began to feel uncertain again.
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