Transcendence

'Transcendent Immortal'? Xiao was facing a cultivator whose rank was straight out of the myths. From legends like her master Zhen. It was obvious from the start that she was but an insect in her eyes, explaining mightier-than-thou attitude.

That explains why she could never gauge this Qiuyue's strength, it felt like Xiao was probing into a bottomless ocean with how vast and powerful her cultivation was.

Xiao gulped as she anticipated Qiuyue's moves.

"Go on, make the first move. I'd like to see what our master has taught you so far." Qiuyue arrogantly gestured for Xiao to attack.

"I'll make you regret this, you frigid bitch." Even at the face of incomprehensible might, Xiao was able to face her fears and talk smack.

Ice glimmered in the night sky, all condescending into weapons of murder above Xiao. Around a hundred was Xiao limits and she's going to push it right from the start.

With a single brush of her hand, the swords and spears made out of ice all flew towards Qiuyue.

Xiao calculated how her opponent would respond, does Qiuyue have access to the defensive [Ice Dome] skill like her master? Xiao would soon find out.

Before her barrage hit, Xiao witnessed Qiuyue forming an ice Guandao, her lips forming an arc, belying Qiuyue's confidence.

Ice fog covered her target as all of Xiao's ice weapons bombarded once spot.

Xiao's heart was beating like crazy. It was a tad bit too optimistic to think so, but had Xiao done it?

An optimism that was drenched in despair as Qiuyue waved her Guandao sidewards, dispelling the ice fog to reveal all the weapons beneath her feet.

Xiao couldn't believe it, Qiuyue just deflected all her projectiles by her polearm alone! What a stunning display of agility and skill!

"Hah, your projectiles are as slow as a turtle. If she gets serious, did you know that our master's [Heavenly Ice Armory] can surpass the speed of sound?" Qiuyue taunted. If she returned the same attack she would riddle Xiao with holes in an instant. Qiuyue would savor inflicting pain and despair to this mortal realm cultivator who thought she could bond her soul to someone considered to be one of heaven's strongest. "It's my turn now."

In the blink of an eye, Qiuyue closed the distance between them. Her Guandao's butt slammed into Xiao's stomach, making Xiao lurch forward from the pain.

Xiao spewed blood from the tremendous force, making her want to vomit her whole stomach.

But now was Xiao's chance! Now that they are both locked in close combat, her Kung-fu will shine!

Xiao tried to do her trusty split kick, making Qiuyue's head look upwards.

"You call that pathetic move a kick?" Qiuyue laughed. "THIS is a real kick." Her left foot slammed into Xiao's ribs, breaking a few while sending her flying into process, crashing into a huge boulder.

Xiao nearly passed out from the pain while clutching her side, having no access to the healing pills inside her storage mask, it means she has to grit her teeth through the agony of her broken ribs.

"I - I hardly felt that kick." Xiao stood up in defiance, grinning with blood.

"You're quite stubborn. A trait you share with our master." In a flash, Qiuyue closed in to choke Xiao. Xiao tried to swipe her hand away only for Qiuyue's arm to not budge, ending in Qiuyue lifting Xiao up in a chokehold. "Is that the only trait you share with her, I wonder?"

As Xiao was fighting for her dear life, preventing Qiuyue from squeezing the life out of her, the silver haired woman continued her monologue without a damn.

"You must know our master dabbles in dual cultivation. Have you already slept with her like I have?" Qiuyue tilted her head in wicked amusement. "Couldn't be, you are but a child. Compared to a woman like me, there's no way she would consider you as a suitable partner.

Every word Qiuyue said was starting to make Xiao unbelievably angry. Xiao exerted more force to free herself from the hand crushing her windpipe.

But if anger was enough to turn the tide of battles, techniques and cultivation would be meaningless.

"Are you livid, Xiao? That is the truth. You still have a lot of maturing to do if you want to compare. Unfortunately, you will not be granted that privilege any longer."

With the intent to crush Xiao's neck, Qiuyue's vice-like grip began to tighten. There are plenty of fatal injuries they can heal from but a broken neck would be asking for a miracle.

As the adrenaline kicked in, Xiao used both of her legs to wrap it around Qiuyue's arm, trying to twist her whole body like a snake on a vine.

"Don't struggle, Xiao, I'm already showing you mercy by giving you a quick death and you dare spit on my generosity?"

Qiuyue's expression shifted to alertness as she sensed danger.

The silver haired woman was forced to separate from Xiao as she jumped away to safety, Luqing slashing her claws at the position where Qiuyue recently stood.

"Xiao, are you okay?" Yanmei rushed to her lover's side, soothing Xiao's back.

After recovering from Qiuyue's vicious chokehold, Xiao answered, "I am fine. Do you have a healing pill, Yanmei?"

"I do, here."

From Yanmei's storage ring came a healing pill that Xiao ingested to take care of her broken ribs.

Qiuyue smirked as she was now granted death glares by three women before her, "Are these your lovers, Xiao? You have a keen eye in choosing members for your harem but they are nowhere near as fine as master's women."

"You boast a lot about our master for someone who has betrayed her." Xiao stepped forward.

"Like I said, master was stubborn and cannot recognize the Phoenix King's brilliance."

"Enough talk, you and your kind shall pay for what you did!"

Luqing exploded in rage as her feline features emerged.

"I don't even know who you are, but you can bring it. I will gladly bury you alongside your precious Xiao." Qiuyue scoffed.