Chapter 113.2: The Power of the White Supreme's Disciple

Neither Demon Tamers nor Demon Slayers liked the Flowing River Demon Cavern. Every so often, endless demon spawns would emerge from it to join the wars of the 108,000 Cities.

A cold-faced woman appeared, and over a dozen Nation Subjugators and several Mythwalkers dropped to their knees, trembling.

"Supreme Yubai, what happened in the Flowing River Demon Cavern was our oversight..." one Mythwalker said with difficulty.

"

Hmph.

The Thousand Cities only have ninety-nine demon caverns," Supreme Yubai said coldly. "This one was breached and wiped clean, leaving no demon spawns for a decade. If not for the coming war, I'd never have noticed. Just how long did you plan to hide this from me?"

The cavern's vitality was crucial for generating demon spawns, and restoring it required a Supreme's Origin.

"We did report it, but... Your Excellency was in seclusion..." another Mythwalker stammered hesitantly.

"

Oh?

So it's my fault, then?" Supreme Yubai's eyes flashed with fury, the air thickening with Human-Demon Power.

The cultivator froze, unable to breathe or move.

"You dare deceive me? Hide things from me? You deserve death!" With a flick of her wrist, she crushed him from afar, his body bursting into a cloud of blood. Only then did her mood ease. She demanded. "Who stormed the Flowing River Demon Cavern? Answer me."

"Since this place is nearest to Yuzhou, it's likely the guardian of the City of No Return. He's a very powerful Mythwalker, appearing and vanishing at will. He's often been hunting demon spawns these past decades."

Another said, "Since the Great Supreme's arrival, all cities have retreated to Great Sorrow City. Only that guardian remains, recklessly staying behind."

Supreme Yubai sneered, saying as casually as if ordering tea. "A mere Mythwalker dares act so arrogantly? Take some men and level the City of No Return."

The Mythwalkers looked at each other, too afraid to respond.

"What, is a single Mythwalker

too

much for you to handle?"

"Supreme, that one isn't ordinary. Three of us surrounded him and were defeated instantly. Some even say he's the White Supreme's disciple."

Supreme Yubai frowned. "The White Supreme's disciple?

Ha!

"

Before anyone could speak again, a cold voice echoed through the cavern. "Slandering me for no reason? I'll kill you for that!"

Just then, there was a blinding flash of sword light. The killing intent pierced straight into their souls. If that strike had been aimed at them, they'd already be corpses.

A sneak attack!

Rocks tumbled from the cavern ceiling as the sword qi faded.

Supreme Yubai's face twisted in rage. "You? A Mythwalker? Pointing your blade at me?!"

Instead of dodging, she chose to meet the strike head-on.

Clang!

Qi Yuan's broken sword struck her chest squarely, but her Origin barrier flared, stopping it cold. The sword tore her robes, revealing a stretch of unblemished white skin.

Both froze in surprise. Supreme Yubai hadn't expected anyone could pierce her clothing at all. Qi Yuan hadn't expected her body to be that tough.

He blinked. "You're seriously that hard? If you got married, would your husband even be able to break through your defense? Unless he's a Supreme, that is."

"Impudent wretch! You dare insult me?!" Supreme Yubai's fury exploded. A Mythwalker taunting a Supreme. If this spread, she'd be a laughingstock across the North! "I'll show you what a Supreme is truly capable of!"

Her power surged as she unleashed her Origin Divine Technique. Three thin flying needles shot toward Qi Yuan, each radiating lethal force.

Without panicking, Qi Yuan locked on the needles. Raising his broken sword, he suddenly shouted, "Chen Huan! The Origin Divine Technique has three layers, strike her Danxin Point, then Xiaokong Point. Now!"

Chen Huan, who had been lurking nearby, moved instantly. Following Qi Yuan's instructions to the letter, his Origin Divine Technique surged toward Supreme Yubai.

Supreme Yubai smirked coldly. "I was waiting for you!"

She'd sensed the hidden presence long ago. No mere Mythwalker would dare act alone against her. Three more flying needles shot toward Chen Huan.

Chen Huan's face darkened as he felt the killing intent surge. He'd only just become a Supreme, how could he possibly handle this? But he couldn't act rashly, lest he ruin Qi Yuan's plan.

Just then, Qi Yuan's voice rang in Chen Huan's mind. "

Trapped beneath heaven, think of the White Crane...

"

Chen Huan's eyes widened in sudden comprehension. "So that's it!"

All of the sudden, Supreme Yubai's terrifying attacks seemed riddled with flaws. Overjoyed, Chen Huan moved like lightning, evading her attack and appearing behind her.

He unleashed his Origin Divine Technique, born from Qi Yuan's teaching.

Myriad Star River!

Supreme Yubai's eyes widened in disbelief as a river of glittering stars poured into her back.

Qi Yuan's voice echoed in Chen Huan's mind again. "

Seal three inches, focus on the heart!

"

Without hesitation, Chen Huan poured every ounce of his Origin power into her.

For the first time, terror flickered across Supreme Yubai's face. "Who are you? H-how do you know my Origin Divine Technique so well?"

It wasn't just familiarity, they understood it better than she did!

"I am your death!" Qi Yuan appeared before her, eyes blazing with killing intent.

"You..." Supreme Yubai stammered. Her technique should have annihilated a Mythwalker instantly, how was he still standing?

Qi Yuan didn't bother explaining. His sword plunged into her chest. "Die!"

With her Origin Divine Technique sealed by Chen Huan, she couldn't defend. Qi Yuan's strike pierced through and she fell, dead.

"Finally went soft!" Qi Yuan grinned, holding his sword triumphantly. He'd finally broken through that damn defense.

A torrent of EXP surged into him. His level bar skyrocketed, stopping just shy of 120, so close to the next chance to comprehend the Origin.

Heart pounding, Qi Yuan turned his blade and swept it once more. A dozen Mythwalkers fell in an instant.

He turned to Chen Huan, drenched in blood. "How are you holding up?"

"A few injuries, nothing serious," Chen Huan said, still dazed. He could hardly believe he'd just killed a Supreme.

With Qi Yuan's guidance, Chen Huan'd seen through her flaws and struck at her Core, but the backlash had left him wounded. Even so, excitement burned through him.

Qi Yuan said calmly, "If you're fine, then let's go. There are more demon caverns, we'll raze them all."

He needed more kills to reach level 120.

"Got it!" Chen Huan shouted without hesitation, his blood boiling.

Chen Huan wasn't even thinking straight anymore, Qi Yuan's madness had rubbed off on him. Before, he would've killed one person and fled. Now, he was ready to storm a second demon cavern as if he were born for it.

"Let's go!"

The two flew swiftly toward the next target.

***

Meanwhile, in the Northern Command Base of the Demon Tamers, the Great Supreme Purple Daoist suddenly opened his eyes, astonishment flashing across his face.

"Supreme Yubai is dead?!"