Chapter 24

But it didn't matter; he hadn't intended to win anyway.

Of course, his expression remained fierce: "Hmph! Useless trash. That's clearly not your own power. What are you pretending at?"

Ye Xuan's face was ice-cold. "Martial artists care only about success or failure, not the process."

He slowly raised his right hand again, the long sword in his grip trembling slightly.

Just from that, the surrounding space actually rippled a little.

The ground cracked with a snap, spreading spiderweb-like fissures.

It was enough to show how terrifyingly strong that single, light swing of the sword truly was.

Xu Chen nodded inwardly but mocked aloud: "Just trash relying on others' power. You'll fall to qi deviation sooner or later."

"Whoosh!"

Ye Xuan could no longer hold back. He instantly cast a spell, darting straight to Xu Chen's side, ready to strike him down with a sword.

Three Haoxuan Star Orbs, their power doubled, completely sealed off Xu Chen's escape routes.

Xu Chen narrowed his eyes slightly. If those struck him, he would definitely be injured.

But it fit the plot perfectly, so it didn't matter.

"Heh. How dare trash who relies on others for battle act so arrogantly?"

At that moment, a bell-like laugh rang out from the surroundings.

A wisp of black demonic energy rose like smoke beside Xu Chen, enveloping him completely.

"Voom!"

"Voom!"

"Voom!"

When the three Haoxuan Star Orbs touched, the demonic energy rapidly dissolved them, making them vanish entirely.

Soon, a graceful figure in black robes appeared before Xu Chen.

Xu Chen glanced at her from behind and knew she had a generous figure, with a prominent chest and curvaceous hips.

A faint fragrance also emanated from her, refreshing and soothing to the mind.

Xu Chen immediately recognized her: Duanmu Xin, the Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect.

He clicked his tongue. As expected, this one was broken too.

Ye Xuan recognized Duanmu Xin and snorted coldly: "Demonic Sect witch, a defeated foe. How dare you act so brazen again?"

Duanmu Xin chuckled cheerfully: "Then what if it's like this?"

With that, she clenched her jade hand, and a black long sword materialized, radiating the aura of a Sixth-Rank dignitary.

From above, a dignified middle-aged man spoke: "Xin'er, why summon my projection?"

Duanmu Xin pointed at Ye Xuan: "Father, this beast just tried to defile me."

Ye Xuan: "..."

Ye Xuan's mouth twitched. Damn! I haven't even touched your hand!

Duanmu Jing's face turned cold as he looked at Ye Xuan: "Are you seeking death?"

Ye Xuan felt utterly depressed. Even the Demonic Sect Master's projection had appeared, and it was stronger than his own master.

If they forced a fight, even if they didn't lose, they would surely suffer heavy casualties. He gritted his teeth and said, "The Holy Maiden is lying. I did nothing."

Duanmu Jing snorted: "Get lost!"

A cold shout instantly formed a hurricane, blasting Ye Xuan away.

In an instant, Ye Xuan was severely injured, his face deathly pale.

Ye Xuan felt bitter in his heart. Why was life so hard for him?

He had thought victory was assured, yet he lost again. He was numb.

Seeing this, Duanmu Xin placed her hands on her hips and huffed: "You dare bully my man? You aren't worthy."

Ye Xuan: "..."

Xu Chen: "..."

I didn't! I didn't! Big sister, don't talk nonsense!

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Duanmu Jing heard this and fixed his piercing gaze on Xu Chen.

Upon seeing that Xu Chen was from Jixia Academy, he immediately frowned: "Are you Xin'er's man?"

Xu Chen felt a headache: "I recall never having met your daughter."

Damn, this wife who suddenly popped up was truly too much for him to handle.

Duanmu Jing looked at Duanmu Xin.

Duanmu Xin playfully stuck out her tongue: "Father, I've taken a liking to him."

Xu Chen's teeth ached; he was just a villain, why was she looking at him?

Duanmu Jing's expression grew grave: "Jixia Academy and my Demon Sect are incompatible. Not allowed."

Duanmu Xin snorted: "Doesn't matter. My daughter wants him."

Xu Chen could no longer hold back: "Holy Maiden, we are strangers. Why not consider Ye Xuan?"

He is the protagonist! Go fawn over him!

Duanmu Xin said aggrievedly: "But now we know each other, don't we? Feelings can be cultivated slowly. Do you despise me?"

Xu Chen: "..."

Despise you? What the hell!

I simply don't want to deal with you!

If a villain interacts with the heroine, his troubles will surely come one after another.

Who the hell wants trouble for no reason? He just wanted to follow the plot quietly.

Therefore, Xu Chen said seriously: "The Righteous and Demon paths have always been incompatible. Sect Master, wouldn't you agree?"

Duanmu Jing snorted: "Indeed. This Seat also looks down on that so-called Jixia Academy. Daughter, let's go."

Duanmu Xin pouted: "Xu Chen, you owe me a favor. Remember it, or I'll beat you to death."

Having spoken, Duanmu Xin clenched her small fist, a trace of grievance on her exquisite face.

Xu Chen shrugged: "If the Holy Maiden needs anything in the future, just ask me. I will definitely help."

A cunning smile appeared on Duanmu Xin's face: "Hehe, you said it. You'll help with anything."

Xu Chen felt a headache; this witch was cunning. She better not cause any trouble!

As he pondered, Duanmu Jing took Duanmu Xin away, vanishing quickly.

Soon, only Xu Chen, Ye Xuan, Chi Lian, and the others remained there.

Xu Chen grinned, looking at the pale-faced Ye Xuan. He spoke the honest truth, satisfied: Although this life had both joy and sorrow, damn it, it was truly satisfying!

"Trash, hurry up. Gather and return."

Xu Chen said in his usual villainous tone.

Ye Xuan gritted his teeth but dared not argue.

Xu Chen turned back and found Chi Lian glaring at him, her eyes filled with a hint of grievance.

It seemed his earlier scolding of her still weighed heavily on her mind.

Xu Chen was too lazy to care: "Elder, send the signal to summon everyone."

Chi Lian gritted her teeth: "Women hold grudges. You're done for."

Xu Chen: "..."

Come on, big sister. Just beat me up and tell me to scram.

If you keep thinking about me like this, I'm panicking!

Soon, all disciples from the cities of Jixia Academy had gathered.

However, due to the Demon Sect and the demonic beasts, many had been lost.

Most were killed accidentally by Demon Sect disciples.

Chi Lian said mournfully: "The Demon Sect and our Jixia Academy are irreconcilable. Today's grudge must never be forgotten."