Chapter 594: Ice Cold Sword Goddess and Thunder Department Seductress!

Back in the Floral Sea Palace, Yun Xiao's smile faded, replaced by a respectful and solemn demeanor as he gazed at the woman before him—a Sword Immortal.

Her silver hair cascaded down to her waist like a glowing waterfall, and her silvery sword robe, painted with mountain and river motifs, exuded an aura of cool aloofness and lofty solitude, radiating a sacred purity that brooked no violation.

A white veil obscured her face, shrouded in mystery, yet the contours of a stunningly beautiful oval face were discernible. Her bright silver eyes gleamed like moonlight, casting moonbeams wherever they landed.

Such was this female Sword Immortal, her presence starkly contrasting with the captivating charm of the Thunder Department's seductress beside her—two extremes within arm's reach.

The former untouchable, the latter demanding Yun Xiao's continued bold advances.

The interplay of cold isolation and spicy allure made for a visually unforgettable experience.

The Moon Sword Goddess!

Yun Xiao had no idea whom Cao Shuo could summon; he was merely testing the waters.

Logically, activating the seven electric rings of the Sword Suppression Gate, a show of talent rivaling a Celestial Emperor, should have brought forth someone of high stature!

The arrival of the Moon Sword Goddess did not disappoint Yun Xiao. Faced with this new

patron

, Yun Xiao dared not take liberties, his expression grave as he bowed, "Disciple Lu Yao, greets Master."

"Tidy up, and return with me to the Immortal Sword Court," the Moon Sword Goddess's voice was cool.

Cao Shuo bristled at this, retorting, "Sister, must you be so hasty? We were just warming up to each other, and here you are, stealing love with a blade’s edge?"

"He is my disciple," the Moon Sword Goddess replied flatly, glancing at Cao Shuo.

"Master," Yun Xiao pondered before saying, "There are four more rounds in the Thunder Department selection, all of which can be finished today. Having begun this challenge, I wish to complete it, to conclude my affairs with the Thunder Department."

The Moon Sword Goddess seemed unrushed, responding, "Very well, then fight. Once you are done, send me a talisman."

With that, she handed Yun Xiao several talismans.

After distributing the talismans, the Moon Sword Goddess gave Yun Xiao a look and said, "Once you reach the Celestial Court, you will no longer be an Arbiter."

Yun Xiao nodded. "Understood."

"What if he wins the next four rounds and becomes one of the nine chosen by the Thunder Department, rising directly to Rank 6?" Cao Shuo asked darkly, adding, "Such a rapid ascent from Rank 9 to 6 would be unheard of elsewhere."

Yun Xiao scratched his head and spoke with humble honesty, "As of now, the chances are slim."

"Indeed, in terms of combat strength, you are far from the real contenders. Those folks boast true Rank 6 powers; some are even geniuses close to Jiang Taiping's level. You've yet to face a genuine contender," Cao Shuo remarked.

The strongest opponent Yun Xiao had defeated in the Nine Thunders Arena was Mo Ruoyu during the second round—someone at the Perfect Divine Realm, on par with Liu Mumu.

Yet even this level of prowess barely scratched the surface among the Thunder Department's elites; advancing to the top 200 would be a tough climb!

At the Grand Firmament Academy's Azure Banquet, types like Bai Ling'er represented the top-tier prodigies of the Celestial Court... yet her hope was just to reach the Divine Gateway.

The competition was fierce!

"One must try to forge the spirit of the sword," Yun Xiao replied modestly.

Setting aside his Sword Devil form, fighting in the public eye truly required careful, measured steps, and he wasn't fully confident just yet.

"Having such spirit is good enough," the Moon Sword Goddess said. After her words, she turned and departed.

In an instant, she was gone! True to form, she appeared and vanished without a trace.

After her departure, Cao Shuo arched an eyebrow, squinting playfully as she clasped Yun Xiao's arm. "How about that? I handled things pretty well, didn't I?"

"Not bad," Yun Xiao conceded.

"Not bad? You should know, if I hadn't summoned someone of her caliber, you'd have been done for today," Cao Shuo huffed.

"I wouldn't be done for. Pushed to the brink, I'd unleash the Thunder Immortal Formation and blast everyone to oblivion," Yun Xiao boasted.

Cao Shuo pinched his cheek with a resigned gesture. "You, always boasting without a draft. You just make things bigger and bigger. Now, you've offended all the high officials of the Thunder Department and dragged me down with you. How will you compensate me?"

Yun Xiao gave her a quizzical look. "I've been wondering, Thunder Emissary Cao, what's in it for you to take such risks for me?"

Cao Shuo giggled flirtatiously. "Nothing much, life is but a dream. Given a choice, rather than an old man, I'd pick a strong, young man. Flying high in the clouds, everything feels lighter. I thought to myself, even dying now would be worth it."

"..." Yun Xiao was speechless. Were his charms that effective? He glanced down and noticed some blood on his clothes—a sign that this Thunder Emissary wasn't reckless; she was purer than anyone...

So, what exactly was on her mind?

"Does the matter of Sky Soaring City truly involve you?" Cao Shuo suddenly asked seriously.

"I killed them all, then came to find you," Yun Xiao replied honestly.

"Boasting again? Do you ever tell the truth?" Cao Shuo said, exasperated.

Yun Xiao could only respond with a smile. He gazed at her deeply. He knew he had entered her divine form, but perhaps never her heart. Incense offerings? That was a sensitive topic.

Shaking his head, Yun Xiao said, "Thunder Emissary Cao, there's still some time before the selection begins. How about I make it up to you one more time?"

"Don't!" Cao Shuo instinctively stepped back, clenching her legs and biting her lip. "No more, I need to rest, get some beauty sleep. I'm too old to be tossed around by a young beast like you."

Yun Xiao chuckled and shook his head. "You're really weak."

"Cut it out. I'm just afraid you'll exhaust yourself and disgrace us at the selection," Cao Shuo retorted with a light huff.

"Heh," Yun Xiao laughed briefly, then turned toward the Nine Thunders Arena.

"Lu Yao!" Cao Shuo called out from behind him. "After today's matches, are you really set on going to the Immortal Sword Court?"

"What choice do I have?" Yun Xiao replied.

"We could elope," Cao Shuo suggested.

"You're dreaming too big; our feelings aren't there yet," Yun Xiao said.

"Figures, you're heartless once you’re done," Cao Shuo said bitterly.

Yun Xiao looked at her. Suddenly, he said, "The Thunder Department is actually quite nice; I haven't had enough fun here yet."

No other place had the Thunder Immortal Formation.

"So?" Cao Shuo's eyes sparkled a bit.

"Pray that I make it to the final battle," Yun Xiao said.

"Heh."

Now it was Cao Shuo's turn to laugh.

Waving her hand, she said, "Get going, and let's pretend last night was just a dream I had."

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Dawn broke over the sacred land of the Thunder Department, bathing the entire realm in the divine glow of the Celestial Sourcecore.

The Thunder Immortal Formation crackled fiercely, with thunderbolts flashing and serpents of electricity writhing, plunging the world into violent turmoil.

The chaos of the night had passed.

The grave case of Sky Soaring City, sharp as a jagged rock, weighed heavily on the heads of the Arbiters of the Thunder Department, leaving everyone feeling breathless!

"I heard Lu Yao and Liu Mumu are master and disciple."

"The affair in Sky Soaring City might involve him!"

"Why not just arrest him?"

"I don't know! I heard General Cao has disowned him."

Such murmurs echoed across the Nine Thunders Arena.

Amidst this fervent speculation, the geniuses of the Thunder Department gathered!

On the white jade platform above the arena, the high officials of the Thunder Department were scattered about, not many had arrived yet.

Among the early arrivals were Lightning Lord Bo Hong and Thunder Duke Bai Duo.

"Brother Bai, have you heard about the Moon Sword Goddess?" Bo Hong asked in a low voice.

Bai Duo nodded deeply.

"Interesting," Bo Hong chuckled. "Imagine if someone told the Moon Sword Goddess about Lu Yao, Divine Dawn, and the Immortal Asylum incidents. Do you think it would frighten her enough to sever ties with the young brat right there and then?"

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