Chapter 41: The Silver-Haired Maiden’s Arrival

Xi Yue’s dissipation did not particularly concern Qingfeng Immortal. His primary focus remained on extracting the Star Origin from the cat, a crucial step for his own advancement to a demigod.

All his attention was fixed on the silvery-white light cluster nestled within the white cat’s chest.

However, one particular cat was uncommonly concerned by Xi Yue’s sudden vanishing.

It was utterly shocked, its very cat-existence called into question.

‘Wasn’t that Master’s girlfriend just now? How did she come back to life?’

‘And why did she suddenly vanish again?!’

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As Qingfeng Immortal meticulously studied methods to break the seal, preparing to summon a Stone Guard to consume the silvery-white spiritual energy within the cat on his behalf, he noticed a sudden, eerie silence descend upon their surroundings.

The sergeants, who had moments ago been bustling about, compiling statistics and clearing the debris, abruptly ceased their work. Their eyes were wide with astonishment, some even tinged with fear.

Within the ruined landscape, a pin drop would have echoed.

Such an anomaly could not escape Qingfeng Immortal’s notice. He abandoned his plan to summon the Stone Guard and followed the astonished gazes of the sergeants behind him.

What he saw was utterly terrifying.

Less than thirty meters away, a silver-haired maiden was slowly approaching the gathered crowd.

Witnessing this, everyone was struck dumb with shock. They had never imagined that the figure who commanded worldwide reverence would appear before them, walking gently in their direction.

This day was destined to be etched into their memories as the most unforgettable.

As the silver-haired maiden drew closer, the crowd finally discerned her features and attire.

Online, descriptions of the silver-haired maiden’s appearance varied wildly; the only consistent detail was her golden pupils.

Could they truly be so fortunate as to behold the legendary figure’s true visage today?

Every person present widened their eyes, unwilling to miss such a monumental moment.

Suddenly, everyone held their breath.

Her face was a masterpiece of divine beauty, breathtakingly exquisite. A single glance was enough to ensnare one, making escape impossible.

Unadorned by cosmetics, she still captivated all who beheld her.

How else could one describe it? Perhaps she was truly the Creator’s magnum opus!

Alas, the silver-haired maiden bore no expression. If she were to smile, surely her charm would be utterly peerless?

Beyond her face, the silver-haired maiden wore an opulent black-and-white gown. Though its style was unfamiliar, its intricate design and dazzling patterns immediately told those with an eye for aesthetics that it was no ordinary garment.

It was magnificent yet imbued with solemn grandeur.

Wherever she stepped, dust seemed to dissipate, leaving an impression of otherworldly transcendence, untouched by the mundane.

Even Qingfeng Immortal himself was momentarily stunned by her unparalleled beauty, only snapping back to reality when she stood before him. He hastily retreated several steps, channeling his spiritual energy to summon a wooden armor and adopting a defensive stance.

Then, he sharply questioned her, “Have you come to avenge your two ferocious beast companions?”

For some inexplicable reason, he felt an extreme panic washing over him. The spiritual energy within his body seemed to riot, as if desperate to flee.

‘She is merely a seventh-tier individual, so why do I feel such intense apprehension?’ Qingfeng Immortal had encountered Lin Ling’s clone, leading him to believe she was only at the seventh tier.

Qingfeng Immortal continuously tried to bolster his courage, attempting to stabilize his restless heart.

Upon hearing his words, the silver-haired maiden did not immediately respond. Instead, she surveyed her surroundings, as if observing or searching for something.

Just then, a small white cat darted past Qingfeng Immortal’s feet and leaped directly into the silver-haired maiden’s arms. Their affectionate interaction was enough to make countless onlookers envious.

The sight of the beautiful silver-haired maiden and the adorable Little White prompted many to wish they could capture the moment with their phones. Unfortunately, mobile devices were forbidden during the mission. However, those monitoring through cameras and the high-ranking officials were delighted, frantically ordering their subordinates to take screenshots, abandoning all pretense of composure.

To Qingfeng Immortal, this scene was utterly baffling. He had detected no spiritual energy fluctuations, nor had the maiden made any discernible movement. How then had that cat escaped his vine restraints? The cat was clearly just an ordinary white feline!

And where had his vines gone?

Under the captivated gazes of the crowd and Qingfeng Immortal’s wary scrutiny, the silver-haired maiden seemed entirely unconcerned as she interacted with Little White, as if teasing a pet, or perhaps even communicating with it. It was truly a perplexing sight.

After a moment, the silver-haired maiden finally lifted her head, her half-lidded eyes meeting Qingfeng Immortal’s. She then answered his earlier question.

“So, the disappearance of that girl just now, and the injuries to these two little ones, are all related to you, then?”

Seeing that the silver-haired maiden did not deny it, Qingfeng Immortal’s spirits soared.

‘She’s actually being so cooperative!’

His excessive excitement prevented Qingfeng Immortal from noticing the icy chill in the maiden’s tone, or the burgeoning killing intent that steadily solidified around him.

Upon hearing the maiden’s words, the sergeants, who had been utterly mesmerized, instantly felt a grave threat and raised their rifles.

Even the distant leaders and commanders felt an unprecedented pressure.

Though it was hard to believe, if the maiden truly was connected to the giant beasts, humanity might face utter devastation.

Yet, as they held their weapons, the sergeants grew increasingly uneasy. Feeling the amiable aura emanating from the maiden, they wondered how such a sacred figure could possibly be their enemy.

‘Surely there must be some misunderstanding?’

Even Zhang Xiuxin began to doubt Qingfeng Immortal’s words. ‘Why would such a person want to kill my son?’

This inexplicable psychological shift silently occurred within everyone. Such was the formidable emotional influence of Sacred Spirit Power.

Lin Ling, having learned all the details from Little White, naturally understood what these sergeants were thinking. However, she was too indolent to explain so much at the moment. Instead, she subtly influenced their minds with the aura of Sacred Spirit Power, merely wanting to ensure they wouldn’t cause trouble later.

As for the truth, she would simply revive the colonel’s son later and let him explain. He had only been dead for a short while, his soul not yet dissipated, so reassembling him would pose no difficulty.

Disregarding the armed individuals, Lin Ling continued to advance toward Qingfeng Immortal. She exuded no killing intent; instead, she displayed a captivating smile, leaving both the onlookers and Qingfeng Immortal utterly astonished. It was a smile that stirred the very soul!

Yet, this seemingly flawless smile caused Qingfeng Immortal to tremble uncontrollably.

An indescribable sense of oppression abruptly surged from the depths of his soul.

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Watching Lin Ling steadily approach him, beads of sweat streamed down Qingfeng Immortal’s forehead. At this moment, his mental fortitude was stretched to its absolute limit.

‘She’s merely a seventh-tier early-stage practitioner!’

‘She’s merely a seventh-tier early-stage practitioner!’

‘She’s merely a seventh-tier early-stage practitioner!’

Qingfeng Immortal felt a profound lack of confidence, having encountered Lin Ling without first acquiring the Life Star Origin. As a peak seventh-tier expert, he should not have felt this way, but his battle with Xi Yue had severely shaken his self-assurance. Thus, he could only rely on constant self-suggestion to regain his composure.

Finally, the moment Lin Ling reached him, Qingfeng Immortal swung his long-prepared giant hammer with immense force, aiming a brutal blow directly at her head, utterly devoid of any gentleness.

Lin Ling, however, remained completely unmoving.

Feeling the maiden’s body, which showed no spiritual energy fluctuations, Qingfeng Immortal began to anticipate the taste of victory.

The instant the hammer descended, a colossal wave of dark green spiritual energy erupted with earth-shattering force.

“Boom!!”

Many of the watching sergeants couldn’t bear to witness it, closing their eyes in dread.

“I did it! Hahaha!” Qingfeng Immortal was ecstatic the moment his hammer struck its target.

Alas, the very next second, his laughter abruptly ceased.

The gruesome scene of splattering brains he had envisioned did not materialize.

Instead, the silver-haired maiden stood completely unscathed, while the hammer that had struck her slowly shattered into countless specks of green light.

“?!?!?”

‘This, this, how…how is this possible?!’

A heart-wrenching roar echoed within Qingfeng Immortal’s mind.