In the Harmony Divine Palace, the Heaven Devourer Bow And Arrow Set was renowned, recognized instantly by many.

Indeed, only when combined did they form a complete celestial weapon!

The ferocious power unleashed by this demonic bow and arrow in that instant far surpassed the previous set given to Yun Xiao.

Such a celestial weapon, inherently lethal, promised destruction if one could but draw it fully!

And Feng Yao did so with ease, pulling it back to a full crescent.

Even more, as she drew the bow, the powers of her Sanguine Spirit Dragon and Oblivion Shadow converged upon the Heaven Devourer Arrow. Dragons swirled around the shaft, and shadows morphed upon it, transforming the arrow into a ravenous beast, fixating its deadly gaze upon Yan Feixue!

Tagged as a shooter with natural disadvantages, Feng Yao was determined to prove herself. This time, she was all in.

"Yun Xiao, watch closely, don't underestimate me!" With that cry, Feng Yao unleashed all her might, launching the deadly arrow forth.

KWANG!

The Heaven Devourer Bow and Arrow roared like wild beasts upon release, emitting a crimson mist that shook the air, instantly drowning out Yan Feixue's cry of shock.

Silent until it struck, and when it did, it would astonish!

"How fierce!" In the moment her belief soared, Yan Feixue was jolted awake by the explosive force of the bow and arrow.

In the next instant, a crimson light transformed into a scarlet beast, lunging forward, bringing imminent peril!

Yan Feixue's scalp tingled with fear!

"I cannot lose...!" With gritted teeth, she remained composed.

In that lightning-fast moment, she called back her Ice Phoenix Corona, summoning the powers of the three calamities, creating a chilling surge that rushed towards the bloodthirsty beast.

Just as the Ice Phoenix surged forward, a Sanguine Spirit Dragon suddenly attacked from the side, clamping onto the neck of the Ice Phoenix. The dragon coiled around it in an instant, its scarlet claws piercing the body of the phoenix.

This was the War Princess' Sanguine Spirit Dragon Corona!

"Ah!" The suppression of her Ice Phoenix Corona triggered a turmoil in Yan Feixue's own tribulation power, causing her to spit out a mouthful of blood.

And in that moment, Feng Yao's arrow struck, a deadly blow!

"Damn it!" Yan Feixue could only grit her teeth and frantically defend with her Snow Phoenix Sigil!

Before her, the Life Sigil transformed into a shield of phoenix feathers.

BOOM!

As the Heaven Devourer Arrow struck this phoenix feather shield, the icy barrier shattered with a great explosion, turning into snow powder that cascaded down. The terrifying force pummeled Yan Feixue, causing her to bleed and be flung backward.

Like her sisters before, Yan Feixue was blasted out of the fighting platform, landing hard on the ground and rolling 100 meters in the snow. At her most disheveled, a noble celestial maiden with a serpent's tail came to her aid.

It was her master, Valkyrie Queen Cang Xue!

Countless eyes turned to Yan Feixue. Her robe was stained with blood, her face pale, and her hands still trembling. Even the Life Sigil at her brow showed signs of fracturing.

Clearly, she was defeated!

Meanwhile, back on the fighting platform, the shapely genius archer in leather armor landed proudly. She tilted her chin up slightly, her eyes looking down on all, exuding an air of absolute superiority.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch..."

Internally, Feng Yao was howling in pain, her pretty face twitching, but she gritted her teeth to maintain her composure.

"Damn, that bowstring really snaps back, it's killing me, wow."

She was crying inside with pain, but to avoid giving Yun Xiao any reason to mock, and to earn the respect of everyone in the Harmony Divine Palace, she endured fiercely.

Her lips were bitten until they bled. Yet, she still had to keep up appearances.

"How about that? Pretty good, right?" After holding back her pain, Feng Yao bragged to Yun Xiao.

She loved the bow and arrow too much!

That little scoundrel always wanted her to give it up, to go forward and be a meat shield for him! But why should she?

𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Just because she was tall, why couldn't she stay back and be the delicate one? She wouldn't have it!

"Not bad." Yun Xiao nodded, then added meaningfully, "But you know, the Mortal Dust Devil Blood is mine, it runs through your body, so I know exactly which spot got particularly red..."

"Stop it, I wish you'd just drop dead," Feng Yao spat, fuming. She'd put up a strong front for nothing! If Yun Xiao were right next to her, she’d really felt like hitting him.

Now, all the disciples, Valkyries, and Valkyrie Princesses were staring at Feng Yao in astonishment.

Feng Yao, of course, continued to feign elegance, saying to Yan Feixue, “Thank you for going easy on me.”

With that, she winked and flashed a mischievous smile at Yan Feixue. She knew that Yan Feixue had hoped to beat her!

“You…” Yan Feixue, feeling the sting of mockery, her face darkened slightly.

“You lost, that's that.” Valkyrie Queen Cang Xue glanced at Yan Feixue, her expression still calm, and declared, “This battle is over. Feng Yao has earned the first spot for the Grand Assembly of Myriad Sects.”

Upon hearing this, many celestial maidens snapped out of their shock.

“She’s incredibly strong.”

“Only 18 years old… So young, so beautiful, and so talented.”

“There’s none who can match her…”

This was undoubtedly humiliating for them.

“She's alright, I guess. Though I think she looks a bit gaudy.”

Perhaps that was the only

flaw

they could find. At this moment, on the Peak of Heavenly Nymphs, too many favored daughters of heaven were outshone by one they deemed an inferior Yin Devil.

“The Grand Assembly of Myriad Sects…”

Amidst the crowd, Yan Feixue clenched her fists, watching Feng Yao bask in glory.

“The Yan sisters are really unlucky today, stepping stones one after the other.”

"It's a shame really. Even a 7-Star Valkyrie Queen talent like Yan Feixue is nothing more than a wallflower…"

These sarcastic comments were no different than kicking her while she was down, twisting and stabbing at Yan Feixue's soul.

"Little sister!" Yan Feixue thought of that young girl, her eyes gradually distorting.

"Stop dreaming! You're not even a Samsara Disciple. Even if you went to the Grand Assembly of Myriad Sects, you'd be cannon fodder! You're not worthy to seek glory for the Extreme Yin Celestial Realm!" Valkyrie Queen Cang Xue, feeling irritable, suddenly snapped at Yan Feixue.

Unbeknownst to her, Yan Feixue didn't care about seeking glory. Like many young women of the Extreme Yin Celestial Realm, she merely wished to see the world beyond...

Such dreams were cruelly crushed.

"Master!" Yan Feixue suddenly grabbed Valkyrie Queen Cang Xue's robe, biting her lip, "If you say I'm not worthy to seek glory for the Extreme Yin Celestial Realm, then Feng Yao is even less so!"

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Valkyrie Queen Cang Xue exploded in anger.

Tears welled up in Yan Feixue's eyes. Her gaze sternly shifted to Feng Yao on the stage!

She brushed past Valkyrie Queen Cang Xue and stepped back onto the fighting platform.

"Yan Feixue, come down!" Valkyrie Queen Cang Xue felt embarrassed, her anger rising.

But Yan Feixue knew, once she stepped back onto that fighting platform, there was no turning back. The rage in her mind had already overwhelmed her reason. The more she looked at Feng Yao, the more she hated her!

With a swish, she suddenly pulled out a flying talisman and shouted, "I have evidence that Feng Yao has an uncleansed slave!"