The three factions stood in opposition, swords drawn and tension high, each staring intently at the other.
A sense of hostility seemed to gradually permeate the surroundings.
For a moment, the world fell silent, one could hear a pin drop.
Finally, it was Yunmo Yue who broke the silence by speaking first.
"Heh." Yunmo Yueâs lips curled into a cold smile, her exquisite face showing nothing but disdain: "Ye Xiaofan, I honestly didnât expect that despite being one of the most renowned powerhouses in this âSpiritual Element Battle Domain,â a peerless figure, you rely on a group of women for support. Donât you feel weak?"
Having spoken, Yunmo Yue seemed to think her words werenât enough to convey her disdain and added, "Is it because you hid behind women all these years that youâve grown to your current stature? If thatâs the case, then Iâve truly overestimated you."
Yue Moyun spoke, the sarcasm in her beautiful eyes entirely unmasked.
It was evident that seeing several peerless creatures from the Righteous Sects appear opposite them, Yunmo Yue immediately thought that these beautiful female cultivators were dispatched by Ye Xiaofan to deal with several Hundred Sects cultivators.
In a world where strength reigns supreme, female cultivators are far from just ornaments; they are formidable powerhouses with real combat abilities. Though the dozens of silhouettes from the Divine Maiden Sect werenât noteworthy, those terrifying figures Yunmo Yue and her companions dared not overlookâtheir aura was simply too terrifying.
Especially the leading Divine Maiden Sect elder sister, whose strength equaled that of Yunmo Yue. Even the few silhouettes beside her were peerless creatures of the same level.
The dozen male cultivators beside Yunmo Yue narrowed their eyes slightly; judging by the clothing of those silhouettes, it was easy to see that they were all formidable powerhouses from the Divine Maiden Sect.
Despite Yunmo Yueâs provocative words, Ye Xiaofan remained indifferent, his eyes fixed unwaveringly on the sisters Mu Xin and Mu Yan, making them uncomfortable.
Obviously, Yunmo Yue, who had come later, hadnât heard the earlier words of the Divine Maiden Sect female disciples, nor was she aware of the extremely delicate, almost confrontational relationship between Ye Xiaofan and the Divine Maiden Sect.
Upon hearing her, Yin Ruyue and the other women from the Divine Maiden Sect were slightly taken aback. Listening to the Demon Sect girlâs words suggested that these peerless creatures from the Demon Sect were here to hunt someone named Ye Xiaofan.
"The Demon Sword Sectâs cultivators, Sister, these people clearly arenât targeting us. Should we intervene?" Asked a terrifying Divine Maiden Sect senior sister standing next to Yin Ruyue in a low voice.
Yin Ruyue thought briefly, then replied softly, "Letâs observe first. Itâs best to avoid conflict if possible. Now isnât the time for crucial fighting; what lies âinsideâ is important, preserve your strength."
Several peerless creatures among the Divine Maiden Sect acknowledged her words with slight nods. Though three factions had encountered each other here, they were reluctant to engage in a full-scale battle.
At this moment.
Ye Xiaofanâs calm voice resonated.
"Yunmo Yue, you wish for a duel to the death with me, donât you? Fine, I can agree to that." Ye Xiaofan hadnât turned nor looked back, but seemed to weigh his options slightly, his voice devoid of emotion.
Upon hearing this, Yunmo Yue raised her eyebrows, her deep set eyes flickering with surprise: "Are you serious?"
"Of course, I am serious." Ye Xiaofan replied as he slowly lifted his gaze, raising his hand slightly to point at the sisters Mu Xin and Mu Yan within the Divine Maiden Sectâs ranks, "But before I battle you, I want to take those two girls away; otherwise, I absolutely wonât fight you."
With those words, everyone sharply raised their eyes, and Yin Ruyue and the other womenâs expressions changed slightly, while Mu Xin and Mu Yanâs faces transformed dramatically.
Evidently, although Ye Xiaofan didnât state it plainly, his intention was clear. He was willing to battle, but first wanted to take away those two Divine Maiden Sect female disciples.
Ye Xiaofanâs implication was to have Yunmo Yueâs group intercept those terrifying peerless creatures among the Divine Maiden Sect, cleverly spoken to leave no traces.
Yunmo Yue, hearing this, couldnât help but look towards the two Divine Maiden Sect female disciples pointed out by Ye Xiaofan, slightly dazed.
Everyone was astute; she could hardly miss the metaphor hidden in the youthâs words.
At once, Yunmo Yue and her companions understood that there was apparent hostility between the people of the Divine Maiden Sect and the person before them.
After grasping this information, Yunmo Yue quickly smiled warmly: "Hehe, who wouldâve thought, Ye Xiaofan is actually such a person, but your taste is decent. These two female disciples are indeed outstanding. Facing death yet wishing to indulge, you truly are a casanova."
When Yunmo Yue said this, it was clearly with deliberate intent.
Ye Xiaofan had no interest in explaining; he cared little about othersâ perceptions of him.
But today, he was determined to learn the truth about his sisterâs circumstances from those two female disciples, because this battle domain was vast as the sea, making any future search for them like finding a needle in a haystack.
Though he sought an opportunity to inquire, the several peerless creatures among the Divine Maiden Sect were problematic. Even without a direct clash yet, judging by the terrifying aura emitted by them, their combat abilities would be scarcely weaker than Yunmo Yueâs group.