Chapter 433 Blood Rain Dance
Those guarding Madam Su's courtyard were still in shock at how Yu Sui had gotten in when the sudden burst of air made them instinctively retreat and create distance.
Using the Wind Riding Technique to leap into the air, one could finally see the fierce winds generated by the clash between the two murderous Five Elements energies in the courtyard, which were tearing apart everything around them, causing tall flowering trees and walls to break.
Several cloud-patterned circles appeared in the sky, and the magic array enveloped the entire courtyard. Madam Su, who was at the center of the magic array, received abundant Five Elements Qi, which was continuously supplied to her from heaven and earth.
"The Taoist Primordial Five Elements Formation, what a grand scheme!" A-Quan's voice came through the Fusang Pearl in my ear. "Be careful. I think the purple talisman that sets this formation has at least two hundred years of power. It can provide her with a continuous supply of the five elements energy and last for two hours. Inside the formation, you can't convert the external energy. You can't outcompete her."
Around Madam Su's courtyard, seven purple talismans were connected to form such a huge magic array, which looked very solid and stable.
Situ Jin and the other two were on the roof of a small building a little further away, using the observation mirror of the mechanical expert to observe Yu Sui from a distance.
Situ Jin then looked in the opposite direction with the observation glasses: "The people on this side of the mourning hall are moving towards you."
Han Ziyang said, "Help her stop them."
A-Quan unfurled a black scroll, formed hand seals, and characters and incantations on the scroll surged forth, forming a barrier in the air.
Cao Yan and the others, who were heading to Madam Su's courtyard, were stopped by a series of black magic gates that suddenly appeared.
Cao Yan and Han Bing looked up at the same time, and Sheng Fei immediately ordered, "Go find the sorcerer who is hiding nearby."
A-Quan said, "This is the first time I've used the Heavenly Book to create a barrier. Logically speaking, anyone below the Saint Realm shouldn't be able to pass through it."
Situ Jin: "If it's a Heavenly Book barrier, isn't it impossible for anyone who isn't a Taoist saint to enter?"
"I already told you this is my first time using it, I'm not very familiar with it." A-Quan steadily made hand seals, his expression serious. "Also, don't talk to me, or I'll get a stitch in my side."
Situ Jin looked him over; the Murong family had given him quite a few treasures.
Han Ziyang had to keep an eye on Yu Sui, and also on Gongsun Qi, who was wandering around the Nangong Prince's mansion like a nobody.
I don't know if this guy is sober or not.
Gongsun Qi seemed to have only come to question Nangong Ming; at this moment, there was not a trace of killing intent in him.
Before entering the Prince's residence, Yu Sui told Gongsun Qi that Nangong Ming had gone to the palace and was not at the Prince's residence.
But Gongsun Qi acted as if he hadn't heard.
They couldn't do anything about Gongsun Qi. When Gongsun Qi went crazy, no one could stop him. They could only let Gongsun Qi do as he pleased, but everyone had to keep an eye on him.
At this moment, Situ Jin and Aquan were both praying in their hearts that Mei Liangyu would arrive quickly and take good care of his crazy uncle in Qingyang.
Besides praying for Mei Liangyu's speedy recovery, the two also prayed that Yu Sui could successfully retrieve the Xirang and leave the troublesome Nangong Prince's Mansion.
At this moment, four black shadows surrounded Madam Su, as large as towering buildings, exuding a strong sense of oppression.
Those were her remaining four phantom beast images. Whether it was the sleeping and recuperating Enchanting Fox and the Remnant Dragon, or the Tiger and the Monkey who were still injured, they were all briefly restored to their power under the watchful eye of the Hunyuan Five Elements Array.
At this moment, Yu Sui felt a pressure and aura from this chronically ill woman that surpassed that of a normal thirteenth-realm master.
The black shadow stood upright, looking down at the girl in white standing in the torrential rain.
Tonghou twirled the long staff in his hand, making a buzzing sound. Yinhu stood behind Yusui, revealing his sharp claws and teeth.
Yu Sui didn't even glance at them, her calm and unwavering eyes sweeping over Lady Su, who was being protected by the Enchanting Fox and the Broken Dragon.
Madam Su slowly raised her hand, her gaze seemingly looking through her palm at the past: "Your existence caused me to lose many things. When I was at the height of my power, I became weak because of you. Back then, I thought that as long as I could endure it a little longer, it would be fine. But that endurance has lasted for eighteen years."
“But I never imagined that one day you would stand in front of me and I would do it myself.”
Madam Su expressed her anger without any expression.
Yu Sui smiled and asked, "Didn't you intend to kill me with your own hands from the very beginning?"
Madam Su frowned, but then heard Yu Sui say, "At the top of Luoshan, you almost strangled a newborn child."
The rainstorm was blocked by the magic array and barrier, but it couldn't stop the thunder in the sky. With the sound of thunder, memories flashed back, and Madam Su's face was full of astonishment and shock.
The girl's voice was soft yet sarcastic: "Your hands are already around that child's neck. Just a little more force and you'll be done with her, and everything that follows."
Madam Su's fingers trembled slightly: "How could you..."
"I've been curious all these years, did you stop back then because you were afraid of scaring your other daughter?" Yu Sui asked casually. "Qing Kui accidentally barged in and told you to stop, but why didn't you make a move afterward?"
"How could you remember this!" Madam Su suddenly asked, a silent fear descending upon her.
How could a baby who is only a few months old remember these things? Even if you strangle her with both hands, the baby wouldn't know what that action means.
How could she possibly remember that Qingkui's intrusion interrupted her!
Madam Su suddenly realized that things were spiraling out of control in a direction she didn't know.
“You also had many opportunities, whether it was on the summit of Mount Luo or when you first returned to the Prince’s Palace.”
Yu Sui ignored Madam Su, who was gradually falling into fear, and continued speaking.
"Because of the mutation of the splitting of the Breath Soil, you knew that you could not escape the pursuit of the Nangong family, so you let Qingkui fake her death and leave, but in the end, she was still discovered by the Nangong family."
"You brought me back to the Prince's mansion, and Nangong Ming threatened you with Qingkui. You only compromised with Nangong Ming for the sake of your eldest daughter. Is that also my fault?"
Yu Sui smiled and walked forward, watching as the color drained from Madam Su's face, her breathing becoming heavy and slow.
The girl's voice brought back memories for Madam Su:
“Nangong Ming told you that he would announce to the public that the Xirang was on me, hide you away, avoid the trouble caused by the farmers, and turn his attention to a newborn child.”
"Is it easier to kill a master of the thirteenth realm, or to kill a helpless infant? You should know the answer."
"Why..." Madam Su looked at Yu Sui in disbelief, "Why do you remember these things?"
Those were just private conversations between Nangong Ming and her. How could it be... no, not just the two of them, Nangong Sui, who was a one-year-old toddler at the time, was also there.
But what does a one-year-old child understand?
How could a one-year-old toddler like Nangong Sui, who couldn't even walk steadily, speak fluently, or recognize people, possibly...
"You should ask yourselves that," Yu Sui said with a smile, her expression playful. "Why do you say these things in front of the children?"
Madam Su opened her mouth, a terrifying thought forming in her mind: "You remember everything from all these years?"
Yu Sui smiled and said, "I dare not forget."
With a deafening roar, the thunderous boom sent Madam Su's heart plummeting to the bottom.
“I can’t forget that Nangong Ming wanted to use the child as bait, and I can’t forget that you stared at me several times, wishing I would die immediately.”
Yu Sui asked again, "I just want to know, why didn't you take action later?"
Madam Su was still immersed in great shock. The memories that followed, combined with Yu Sui's words, brought a sense of helplessness to Madam Su.
How could such a thing happen in this world!
If she remembers everything and understands everything, then what do their words and actions over the years mean to this child?
What exactly was her mindset and perspective when she looked at them?
Yu Sui looked at her for a while, then asked in surprise, "Mother, are you scared?"
That cry of "Mother" jolted Madam Su awake, and she instinctively denied it: "I am not your mother!"
At this moment, Madam Su looked at Yu Sui as if she were looking at a monster.
"Who exactly are you?" Madam Su asked hoarsely, "Why would you..."
"You haven't answered my question yet."
Compared to Madam Su's shock, anger, and helplessness, Yu Sui appeared far too calm and composed.
Looking at the unfamiliar girl in front of her, Madam Su suddenly realized what was going on.
It turns out they've been fooled by this monster all along.
"Why didn't I kill you sooner? This is the thing I regret most!" Madam Su's eyes reignited with murderous intent. "If I had known you were a monster, I wouldn't have hesitated or shown any mercy towards you!"
"I shouldn't have any reservations!"
"I didn't kill my child, I killed an unknown monster!"
For Madam Su, she didn't want to be the bad guy who killed her daughter with her own hands, and Yu Sui didn't want to be the bad guy who killed her own mother.
That person is willing to die, and secretly hopes that this person will die soon, but is unwilling to do it himself.
I don't want to be a "bad person".
It's that simple.
Yu Sui's confession gave Madam Su ample reason to speak.
I didn't kill my own daughter, but the monster that possessed her body.
So he let go of all his worries, felt at ease, and justified his killing intent.
Yu Sui looked up at the torrential rain that was blocked by the magic array, and smiled brightly: "The fact that we hate and despise each other is the fairest moment I can imagine."
Madam Su only wanted her dead. She made a hand seal, and Tonghou shouted as he swung his staff at Yu Sui. Meihu raised her head to meet Yu Sui's eyes, her purple pupils bewitching her.
Yu Sui stretched out her hand to catch the torrential rain that was about to fall from the sky.
Those outside the courtyard finally understood what the barrier blocking their way was. Han Bing turned around and shouted, "Bring me the Cloud-Shattering Divine Spear!"
Soon, three people carried up a sharp, gilded spear, its surface engraved with black and gold runes, exuding majesty and holiness.
Cao Yan caught the spear with one hand, cut his finger to release the seal on the Shattering Cloud Divine Spear with his blood, and threw it into the courtyard with all his might.
Han Bing was a step too slow and missed Cao Yan, staring in shock in the direction where the Shattered Cloud Divine Spear had flown.
This divine weapon, with a single thrust, is powerful enough to kill a saint.
Han Bing was trying to break the Heavenly Book barrier, but Cao Yan's target was Yu Sui.
All of this happened too fast. The Shattering Cloud Divine Spear shot out from Cao Yan's hand like a rapidly falling golden sun. Its light was so intense that everyone subconsciously turned their heads to avoid it. Those who looked directly at it could only see a golden light and could not see anything else.
A-Quan was caught off guard and sent flying. Han Ziyang turned around and grabbed him. Situ Jin, whose eyes were blinded by the golden light, heard the sound of the barrier breaking and his heart tightened.
The golden light that shot out at lightning speed easily crushed all the barriers along its path, until it was shredded by the torrential rain that fell from the sky just as it was about to pierce Yu Sui's chest.
Yu Sui looked at the woman opposite her, her expression gradually changing from initial hatred to shock and fear.
Those incredibly dark and beautiful pupils reflected the scene of four illusory beast phantoms being corroded and shattered by the torrential rain.
That was a phenomenon of the Ninth Rank Arts that she could not comprehend. Madam Su, filled with shock and fear, greeted the red raindrops that fell on her shoulders.
She raised her hands, looking at her hands pierced by raindrops, blood flowing freely.
As the golden light faded, all that remained was a raging rain of blood falling between heaven and earth!
Cao Yan stared in shock at the blood rain that corroded all the five elements and life, and hurriedly stopped Han Bing and Sheng Fei who were about to move forward: "Retreat!"
"Don't go over there!"
He took one of the young masters by the arm and led them away from where they had just stood. The spot where they had been standing was now blackened by the blood rain, and those who were slow to run were turned into charred corpses amidst screams and blood.
No one near Madam Su's courtyard was spared.
Sheng Fei and Han Bing stared in disbelief at the people melting one after another into the rain of blood; the immense and dangerous aura emanating from them was awe-inspiring.
Yu Sui had already used all her strength to control the range of the Ghost Path Summoning God. She looked at her body being pierced by the rain of blood, clutching her throat as she slowly knelt down. Still looking at her Madam Su in disbelief, she stepped forward.
Although Lady Su was at the very center of the storm, she was least affected under Yu Sui's control, because Yu Sui was afraid that the strange fire would also burn the Breath Soil.
The moment Yu Sui walked up to Madam Su, both of them saw the shimmering white light stirring within each other's bodies.
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