The Secret of the Bas-relief

Within the confines of Baijian Heights, belonging to the Emei Sect.

Alone, Ding Aofu returned to her chamber. Seated upright upon her bed, she gazed at her reflection in the bronze mirror, reminiscing over recent events.

A sense of nausea and pain gripped her, yet she found solace in her gains. At the very least, she acquired a marvelous blood cultivation technique from Fei Bin of Mount Songyang.

Moreover, she made a pact to tarnish the reputation of Emei Sect using the misdeeds of Yan Sanniang during the final match of the Sword Sect Tournament.

"As long as I endure thrice, I shall become the sole grandmaster of the Emei Sect, inheriting its grandeur," she mused silently. "Master, if you do not value me, it matters not. I shall prove my worth."

With these thoughts swirling in her mind, Ding Aofu tightened her clothing, concealing the scars beneath. A glint of murderous intent flickered in her eyes as she vowed, "Fei Bin, given the chance, I shall surely end you!"