Yan Feixue held no lowly position among the disciples of the Harmony Divine Palace. As 7-Star Valkyrie Queen talent, she ranked among the top ten!

So, within this grand event of the Extreme Yin Celestial Realm, her accusation of an

uncleansed

slave pierced the ears of every woman present like countless flying swords.

A collective gasp rang through the air. At first, many thought they had misheard.

"What did she say?"

"Something about an uncleansed slave..."

"Good heavens!"

"Yan Feixue, say it again!"

The Peak of Heavenly Nymphs went into an uproar, the ice and snow seeming to melt away as each celestial maiden, great and small, faced what seemed the unforgivable horror of the age, their faces a mix of fear and outrage.

After crossing the line, Yan Feixue realized that only by stoking the flames to their fiercest could she possibly exact her revenge and survive.

So, Yan Feixue threw caution to the wind, gripped the flying talisman tightly, and with a voice louder than any, proclaimed, "I'll say it again, the slave that Feng Yao brought with her has not been cleansed, and she had close contact with him. I have evidence!"

Upon her second declaration, nearly everyone listened intently, their ears perked; how could they not hear such a scandalous revelation?

After her words, the clamor on the Peak of Heavenly Nymphs froze, giving way to an absolute, eerie silence.

Every celestial maiden’s eyes twisted in horror and disbelief towards Feng Yao...

The implications of this revelation, if confirmed true, were too terrifying to contemplate.

"Taboo! A great taboo!"

"This is an act that shakes the foundations of the Extreme Yin Celestial Realm, an unforgivable sin, a desecration of the Harmony Divine Palace, a defilement of us all!"

After the silence, the summit exploded as if struck by lightning, the eyes of every woman turned bloodshot with fury. Their most fundamental beliefs were now under tremendous siege.

"If it were just an ordinary slave whose cleansing was overlooked, perhaps it could be overlooked."

"But that slave, as Feng Yao's status rose… he's been too close to the divine bodies of too many noble celestial maidens, and even to that of a 9-Star Boundless Immortal prodigy..."

The mere thought struck a deep chord of dread in most.

The situation was too grave!

"Feixue!" Seeing the situation spiral beyond control, Valkyrie Queen Cang Xue hurriedly ascended the fighting platform, standing firmly by Yan Feixue's side.

"Master!" Yan Feixue swiftly bowed and raised the flying talisman in her hand, declaring aloud for all to hear. “Here’s what happened! Just yesterday, my little sister, Yan Ruoxuan, was meant to come to the Harmony Divine Palace for the entrance selection process. But after sending this flying talisman, she vanished!

"On it, she wrote that she witnessed a Yin Devil with an uncleansed slave close at hand, and it even contained a brief recording of their images. I have verified it 1,000 times, and that Yin Devil is none other than Feng Yao. I kept silent due to her formidable talents... But now, as she's about to represent the Harmony Divine Palace in the Grand Assembly of Myriad Sects, I fear she will bring disgrace upon the very purity of our Extreme Yin Celestial Realm. I had no choice but to reveal this in public, to protect the reputation of our Harmony Divine Palace!”

Yan Feixue's account was crystal clear. The celestial maidens listening were left dumbfounded, each drawing a sharp breath.

"You did well…”

“This could destroy our Extreme Yin Celestial Realm!”

“Quick, display that recording for all to see the evidence, make her confess!”

After Yan Feixue spoke, the Peak of Heavenly Nymphs immediately descended into chaos.

Those celestial maidens who had been overshadowed, humiliated, and suppressed by Feng Yao now bared their fangs, casting scornful and disdainful looks at the Yin Devil.

Soon, harsh words filled the air.

“Has it actually been verified? Is she in the clear?”

“Devils are devils, savages who know neither manners nor culture.”

“Simply put, she’s vile!”

Below, Yan Xunfeng and Yan Qingyuan were surrounded by throngs of celestial maidens, all clamoring for details.

“Silence! Give me that flying talisman!” Valkyrie Queen Cang Xue’s face was frosty. She shouted to quiet the crowd, then reached for the flying talisman in Yan Feixue’s hand.

“Everyone quiet down! Let the Divas and Valkyrie Queen review the talisman first!”

The Valkyries and Valkyrie Princesses, knowing the gravity of the situation, refrained from hastily condemning Feng Yao, choosing to stabilize the situation first. But they knew, with the uproar caused today, either Feng Yao or Yan Feixue, one of the talents, was bound for calamity.

The truth would tell. All eyes were riveted on the flying talisman now in Valkyrie Queen Cang Xue’s hands.

Her pretty face masked with frost, she glanced at Feng Yao, who stood with her hands behind her back, her expression serene, her face cool and collected. It was hard to tell whether she was flustered.

“Still putting on a brave face?” Valkyrie Queen Cang Xue sneered internally. Her only dissatisfaction was that Yan Feixue, her disciple, had not informed her in advance, leaving her unprepared for this confrontation.

Fortunately, there was no difference in her disdain from the start. She had never taken kindly to this devil woman.

Firstly, because she looked down upon Yin Devils as filthy and vile, unworthy of the hallowed sanctity of the Harmony Divine Palace. Secondly, Feng Yao's boisterous nature was distasteful to her.

It proved true that not everyone desired a transcendent genius to emerge within their ranks!

After all, it might not always be to one’s own benefit...

“In the Extreme Yin Celestial Realm, even a talent as grand as a 9-Star Boundless Immortal prodigy should not undermine the foundational principles of our realm, nor consort with the manscum!”

Indeed, the higher one’s status, the more imperative it became to lead by example, safeguarding both the baseline and the roots.

If the upper beam was not straight, how could the lower beam be correct?

Valkyrie Queen Cang Xue clutched the flying talisman, facing the multitude.

The assembly held its breath!

She was using a mere fraction of her celestial power to illuminate the flying talisman.

Suddenly, a jade hand appeared out of nowhere, seizing the flying talisman.

“Who?” Valkyrie Queen Cang Xue's initial indignation gave way to surprise as she turned to see a breathtakingly beautiful woman with white hair and pink eyes beside her.

“Diva…” Then, Valkyrie Queen Cang Xue could only bow deeply as the Snow Lineage Diva took away the flying talisman.

“Hand over those two as well,” the Snow Lineage Diva addressed Yan Xunfeng and Yan Qingyuan.

They too were clutching flying talismans, preparing to reveal their contents when this unexpected turn stunned them.

The Diva herself had spoken to them!

Under normal circumstances, such an event would elate them for years.

As they stood there, dazed, the flying talismans in their hands vanished, now in the possession of the Snow Lineage Diva.

All the celestial maidens were momentarily taken aback.

“This matter is grave; the Diva herself will judge!”

“If this turns out to be true, Feng Yao is in deep trouble…”

Soon enough, Yan Feixue and the others snapped to their senses, their excitement palpable.

Under their intense gaze, the Snow Lineage Diva held the three flying talismans, her beautiful eyes flickering as she read the contents. Her eyelashes trembled! Then, without a word, she returned to her exalted seat. When she sat down, her throne was veiled in a layer of snow.

A mist of frost clung to her face, making it impossible for the common eye to discern the turmoil beneath her eerily beautiful visage. Her face, though stunning, bore the tumult of an avalanche. In those pink eyes swirled a tempest of contorted emotions, shame, hatred, sorrow, and pain.

To the onlooker, her internal storm was unseen; they could only perceive the chill that enveloped her, a deep, piercing coldness.

This undoubtedly substantiated the claims made by the three sisters.

“Feng Yao is truly finished now!”

“That despicable devil… With such a look, it’s clear she harbors strong desires, prone to indulgence. Such a Yin Devil, no matter how talented, cannot represent the sanctity of our Harmony Divine Palace!”

The Peak of Heavenly Nymphs erupted once more, as if the verdict had been sealed.

Soon, a torrent of criticism and curses were hurled towards Feng Yao!

Feng Yao, with her arms crossed, watched all unfold with a detached coolness. She knew well that envy was the true reason many despised her. They had lacked a point of attack before, but now, armed with the sword of chastity, their assaults had gained ferocity.

Every celestial maiden’s word was a sword, wildly thrusting at her.

Mostly, it was the younger female disciples who hurled the abuses.

Some Valkyries and Valkyrie Princesses, seeing the only one who had viewed the flying talisman, the Snow Lineage Diva, remain silent and withhold judgment, were not in a hurry.

“Perhaps for the Diva, to forsake an unparalleled celestial talent is too grievous a choice.”

“Yan Feixue was too reckless. Had she not exposed this matter publicly, there might have been room for mediation.”

“Now, the Diva must be in agony!”

Many Valkyries looked towards Xue Yuening.

This elder Valkyrie, once envied by all, now saw her friends quietly distancing themselves, fearful of the repercussions.

Tears welled in Xue Yuening’s eyes as she nervously watched Feng Yao, at a loss for words.

She had seen Yun Xiao! So, when the accusations came, she too sensed something amiss about that young man. She knew, with near certainty, that Yan Feixue’s allegations were true…

"Ah, a shame…” Xue Yuening could only sigh, muttering with a shake of her head, “These children, so envious of those better than themselves, only strike when one is down. Had this been handled differently, it wouldn’t have placed such a burden on the Diva."

On one hand were the foundational principles of the Extreme Yin Celestial Realm. On the other hand was a talent immense enough to herald the revival of the Extreme Yin Celestial Realm. How to choose?

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