Chapter 28: Danxiang Valley – Dan Xiner VS Mingying Hall – Ye Youming

"This is… a Soul-Bewitching Illusion Array!" Yao Qingya gritted her teeth and immediately channeled her Spiritual Qi to protect her mind. However, this illusion array was stronger than she had anticipated. The purple mist contained not only the power of seduction but was also bolstered by Immortal Qi, causing a violent impact on her Divine Sense.

"Senior Sister Yao, it seems your sword is still lacking a bit of heat." Ye Youming's voice came from all directions, carrying a teasing tone while being filled with an irresistible sense of oppression.

Yao Qingya's mind jolted. Realizing she could not remain on the defensive, she exerted her full strength into her Pill Furnace sword and swept it out horizontally. The sword gleam surged, forcibly carving a gap through the purple mist.

"I see you now!" Yao Qingya caught sight of Ye Youming's figure, flashed forward, and charged straight at her.

However, just as her sword was about to strike Ye Youming, the figure instantly dissolved into purple smoke! The real Ye Youming had quietly appeared behind her.

"Your reaction is not bad, but it's a pity…" Ye Youming chuckled, lifted her finger slightly, and a streak of purple light condensed at her fingertip.

"Immortal Power!" Yao Qingya felt this pressure, and her expression changed abruptly.

Ye Youming's Immortal Power was not used for a direct attack, but rather infused into her illusion technique.

As she tapped her finger lightly, the entire arena transformed into a purple galaxy. Countless purple star points swirled around Yao Qingya, and every single star point contained the power to bewitch the mind.

Yao Qingya hurriedly channeled her Spiritual Qi to resist, but these star points were like maggots on a bone, drilling directly into her Divine Sense and disrupting her thoughts.

"How is this possible…" Yao Qingya struggled to keep herself from collapsing, but the scene before her had become completely blurred; she couldn't even distinguish directions.

Ye Youming approached step by step, a trace of coldness appearing in her light purple eyes.

"This is the gap in Immortal Power. No matter how exquisite your alchemy is, it is futile in the face of Immortal Power."

While speaking, the purple light in her hand condensed into a chain-like force. With a light wave, she sent Yao Qingya's Pill Furnace sword flying, and then it landed steadily on Yao Qingya's shoulder.

Yao Qingya's body trembled, and ultimately unable to hold on, she knelt to the ground.

Ye Youming restrained her Aura and turned to walk toward the edge of the arena, while Instructor Liu Qingwan stood up, preparing to announce the result.

"The first match, Mingying Hall's Ye Youming —"

"Wait!" A clear voice resonated throughout the entire arena. Although the tone was light, it carried an unquestionable majesty.

Everyone turned their heads to look simultaneously; the voice came from the sky at the end of the plaza.

A golden radiance descended from the sky, like a meteor streaking across the horizon. As the radiance drew closer, it revealed a flying ship inlaid with runes.

The flying ship was crafted entirely from a type of metal unique to the Upper Realm, shimmering with brilliant colors and possessing an extraordinary presence.

Standing on both sides of the flying ship were several Cultivators with extraordinary Auras. They wore uniform white-gold robes with a Pill Furnace emblem embroidered on their chests, emitting a strong Spiritual Pressure.

A figure slowly stepped out onto the flying ship.

It was a woman wearing a red-gold long dress. She had a slender figure and walked with composure. The sleeves of the red-gold dress were wide, and the hem was embroidered with golden lotus patterns that swayed gently with every step she took.

Her ink-black hair was coiled into a high bun, secured by a shimmering golden hairpin, making her appear graceful and luxurious.

Her face was exquisitely beautiful, with a red-gold lotus mark on her forehead, which added a touch of high and mighty majesty to her.

Everyone under the arena held their breath; such bearing and formation were clearly not something an ordinary person could possess.

"It's… Dan Xiner!" Sect Master Dan Wanying cried out involuntarily. Her voice trembled, and there were tears in the corners of her eyes.

"Dan Xiner?" Many young Disciples were puzzled and whispered to the Seniors beside them.

Great Elder Situ Qian also couldn't help but gasp, explaining with a solemn expression: "Dan Xiner is a Genius Disciple of Danxiang Valley who entered the Upper Realm three years ago via the ascension ladder. It is said that she obtained a supreme Opportunity in the Upper Realm, and now she is no longer comparable to a Mortal!"

The flying ship landed slowly, and Dan Xiner leaped down. Her movements were like flowing clouds and moving water, leaving a string of faint golden ripples in the Void Realm.

The few Cultivators in white-gold robes accompanying her followed closely behind, guarding her surroundings.

Dan Xiner's gaze swept across the arena, and her eyes finally landed on Yao Qingya, causing her to frown slightly.

She lifted her hand lightly, and the power of the purple star points on Yao Qingya's body instantly dissipated without a trace.

Yao Qingya's complexion regained a hint of color. She struggled to stand up, looking at Dan Xiner with eyes full of complexity.

"Senior Sister…" Yao Qingya's voice was somewhat choked with emotion.

Dan Xiner nodded lightly, then turned to Instructor Liu Qingwan: "Can I participate in this competition!"

Instructor Liu Qingwan pondered for a moment, swept her gaze over Dan Xiner, and said slowly: "Of course you can. However, I need to remind you that each Sect only has one chance for the resurrection match. Once you compete, Danxiang Valley's resurrection spot will be used up."

Dan Xiner smiled slightly and responded confidently: "Good! Then it is settled."

Instructor Liu Qingwan nodded, then announced: "The resurrection match begins, featuring Danxiang Valley's Dan Xiner versus Mingying Hall's Ye Youming! Please, both sides, take the stage!"

Ye Youming snorted coldly, stepped back onto the arena, and let her gaze wander over Dan Xiner. She then teased: "Little Sister Xiner, I haven't seen you for a few years, and you've actually become quite plump."

Dan Xiner was calm and composed as she elegantly stepped onto the arena. Her red-gold long dress fluttered in the wind, and her Aura was like that of a high and mighty empress, completely unmoved by Ye Youming's provocation.

The atmosphere under the stage instantly heated up, and the Disciples whispered among themselves.

"This is a Genius Disciple of the Pill Pavilion! It's impossible to even see her usually!"

"If I could get a Medicinal Pill from her, I might be able to make a Breakthrough in my Realm directly!"

"Hey, you're dreaming! How could it be that easy to obtain a Medicinal Pill from the Pill Pavilion?"

"However, this battle is worth watching! Ye Youming just defeated Yao Qingya; I wonder if this Dan Xiner can beat her!"

Meanwhile, in front of the main viewing platform, Great Elder Situ Qian also whispered to Su Wanqing beside him: "With Dan Xiner competing, it seems Ye Youming can only lose."

"How can that be? We all obtained Immortal Power together at that time; how can you say Ye Youming has no chance of winning at all!"

"Hahaha! Look, in the Lower Realm, even if you master Immortal Power, you can only infuse a trace of it into your Spiritual Qi. But in the Upper Realm…"

"Ah! I understand now, so that's how it is. But even so, if she consumes her for a while, wouldn't that be fine!"

"Hahaha! Silly girl, Ye Youming won't be as clever as you."

On the arena, the battle had officially begun.

Ye Youming waved both hands, and dark, gloomy Ghost Qi spread rapidly, instantly shrouding half of the arena in shadows.

Accompanying the spread of Ghost Qi, countless black vines emerged from the ground, emitting eerie energy fluctuations as they lunged straight at Dan Xiner.

Dan Xiner showed no fear. She lifted her hand lightly, and a golden flame bloomed from her palm, transforming into a circle of golden lotus phantoms that blocked all the black vines on the outside.

Once those Ghost Qi touched the lotus phantoms, they were instantly purified without a trace.

Ye Youming's gaze narrowed, and she sneered: "A bit interesting. It seems the methods of your Pill Pavilion are indeed somewhat unique."

"Mere Ghost Qi, and you dare to show off in front of me?" Dan Xiner's voice was cold and clear. She flicked her fingertip lightly, and a golden blade of light appeared from the Void Realm, striking straight at Ye Youming.

Ye Youming's figure flickered, turning into a black shadow to dodge. With a wave of her backhand, dozens of illusion arrays instantly unfurled, layering on top of one another to trap Dan Xiner within.

"Try my illusion arrays! Let's see if you can still maintain this composure!" Ye Youming said coldly.

Dan Xiner smiled lightly and closed her eyes; the red-gold lotus mark shone with a brilliant radiance.

The golden radiance suddenly expanded, tearing all the illusion arrays to shreds! At the same time, golden lotus phantoms drifted toward Ye Youming, and every single petal contained terrifying pressure.

Ye Youming's expression changed slightly. She quickly formed seals with her hands, summoning countless ghost shadows to block in front of her. However, those ghost shadows were like paper before the golden lotus, and they were all torn apart one after another.

"Your Immortal Power? Why is it so profound!" Ye Youming finally revealed a trace of astonishment.

"Hmph, you weren't willing to stay in the Upper Realm back then; do you regret it now?"

Dan Xiner's fingertips moved slightly, and several lotus phantoms turned into streams of light, precisely striking Ye Youming's protective Ghost Qi.

Ye Youming groaned, her figure staggering backward, her complexion turning somewhat pale.

"It's Golden Flame Fire! Golden Flame Fire that specifically suppresses my Ghost Clan; you are truly vicious."