Sister-in-law!
Qing’er shook her head with a smile.
Nian Ya glanced at Ye Xuan again, then said seriously, “Your brother is a sword cultivator too! Just like you!”
Qing’er laughed, “If you try to be my sister-in-law, you’ll get beaten to death!”
Nian Ya rolled her eyes at Qing’er, “What! If I become your sister-in-law, you’d beat me to death?”
Qing’er said, “Not me, someone else!”
Nian Ya laughed, “Besides you, there shouldn’t be anyone in this world who could kill me!”
Qing’er smiled and said no more.
Soon, the three left the teleportation array and arrived in a dim world!
As soon as they entered, Ye Xuan sensed countless mysterious soul forces!
Nian Ya looked at Ye Xuan, smiling, “This is the Soul Realm, the core world of our Soul Hall, perfect for cultivating the soul!”
Ye Xuan nodded slightly. The soul forces here were indeed terrifying!
Nian Ya led Ye Xuan to an ancient tree, pitch black like coal, incredibly eerie!
Nian Ya said, “This is the Soul Tree, a treasure of our Soul Hall. If you let your soul leave your body and cultivate under this tree, the results are twice as effective!”
With that, she pointed a finger, and a black light shot into Ye Xuan’s brow.
Boom!
Ye Xuan’s body trembled violently as countless pieces of information flooded his mind!
Nian Ya said, “This is the Heavenly Soul Method, the highest-level cultivation technique of our Soul Hall. Practice it accordingly!”
Ye Xuan nodded slightly, sat cross-legged, formed hand seals, and began cultivating!
At that moment, Nian Ya waved at the Soul Tree.
Boom!
The Soul Tree trembled violently, and countless soul forces poured down like a torrential rain, surging into Ye Xuan’s body!
In that moment, Ye Xuan felt his soul was about to explode!
Nian Ya suddenly said, “Don’t be afraid, this is raising your soul’s limit!”
Hearing this, Ye Xuan calmed down!
After some time, Ye Xuan gradually adapted to the pain.
Seeing this, Nian Ya smiled faintly, “His soul is stronger than I expected! Truly suited for our Heavenly Soul Method!”
Qing’er glanced at Ye Xuan, smiling gently, her eyes full of warmth!
Nian Ya added, “Your brother’s bloodline is special too!”
Qing’er nodded, “Mad Demon Bloodline!”
Nian Ya blinked, “That bloodline holds terrifying power… If I dual-cultivated with him, it’d probably feel amazing!”
Qing’er: “…”
Nian Ya said seriously, “Don’t worry, I won’t force anything!”
Qing’er shook her head with a smile.
She knew this woman’s personality—loved to tease, which was why they got along so well!
Under the ancient tree, Ye Xuan followed the Heavenly Soul Method, his soul growing stronger!
Just then, the distant space-time split open, and a man slowly walked out!
Seeing him, Nian Ya’s brows furrowed!
The man glanced at Ye Xuan under the Soul Tree, his face turning cold. He looked at Nian Ya, “You let an outsider cultivate under the Soul Tree and even taught him our Soul Hall’s Heavenly Soul Method!”
Nian Ya said calmly, “What? Can’t I?”
The man sneered, “My dear sister, you’re not the Hall Master yet!”
Nian Ya laughed, “I will be, sooner or later! Know why? Because you’re too weak! If you had even a bit of ability, those old fogies wouldn’t have chosen me as the next Hall Master!”
The man was furious, “You…”
Nian Ya raised an eyebrow, “Wanna fight? If you’re not convinced, let’s go one-on-one! The life-or-death kind, dare you?”
The man’s face turned ugly!
Because he didn’t dare!
Nian Ya suddenly stepped forward and slapped him!
Slap!
Before the man could react, he was sent flying, crashing heavily into the ground far away!
As he landed, Nian Ya went up and kicked him.
Boom!
The man was sent flying tens of thousands of feet!
As Nian Ya was about to continue, a black-robed elder appeared before her, bowing slightly, “Your Highness…”
Nian Ya glanced at the elder, saying calmly, “What, you want to fight me?”
The elder gave a bitter smile, “How would I dare!”
Nian Ya threw a punch!
Boom!
The elder was instantly blasted away by a terrifying soul force!
Nian Ya glanced coldly at the elder, “Don’t dare, yet you stand in my way? Who do you think you are?”
In the distance, the elder knelt, not daring to speak.
Nian Ya walked to the man, who showed fear in his eyes.
Nian Ya’s face was expressionless, “You think I wouldn’t dare kill you?”
The man hesitated, then said, “The Soul Hall forbids kin from killing each other!”
A flash of killing intent crossed Nian Ya’s eyes, “If I killed you, would Father punish me? He would, but if he dared, I’d overthrow him! Then the Soul Hall would fall apart!”
The man: “…”
Nian Ya added, “Who sent you to find me? No, who told you I brought someone here to cultivate?”
The man didn’t dare speak.
Nian Ya suddenly stomped on his chest, and instantly, he spat out a mouthful of blood!
Nian Ya stared at him, “I’ll count to three. If you don’t talk, I’ll crush your head!”
The man hurriedly said, “It’s the Grand Elder! The Grand Elder!”
Grand Elder!
Nian Ya’s eyes narrowed. She spun around and threw a punch, “Get out here!”
Boom!
In the distant sky, space-time shattered, and a black-robed elder appeared before Nian Ya!
Seeing her, the elder remained calm, “Your Highness, per our clan rules, you cannot bring outsiders to cultivate under the Soul Tree or teach them our supreme heart method! You’ve broken the rules!”
Nian Ya laughed, “Clan rules? Old fool, you think you can suppress me with clan rules?”
The elder said calmly, “Your Highness, remember, you’re not the Hall Master yet!”
Nian Ya laughed, “I’m letting him cultivate! What are you going to do? I’m not only letting him practice our heart method, I’m also activating the Soul Array to forge his soul and nurture his spirit!”
The elder stared at Nian Ya, “He’s just an outsider!”
Nian Ya laughed, “Haven’t you always wanted to bring me down? Here’s your chance! Yes, I broke the rules. Grand Elder, you can summon the elders to judge me!”
The elder stared at Nian Ya, “Do you think you’re fit to be Hall Master?”
Nian Ya laughed, “I’m too lazy to waste words with an idiot like you! I’ll beat you first!”
With that, she vanished from the spot!
In the distance, the elder’s eyes narrowed, his right hand clenching tightly. Instantly, a massive black soul vortex appeared around him.
Soon, a battle erupted!
But the elder was completely overwhelmed!
Below, the man lying on the ground looked grim.
This woman was getting more and more lawless!
But there was no way around it—no one in the Soul Hall could beat her!
Not even the Grand Elder or the Hall Master!
Soon, the Grand Elder was beaten back repeatedly.
More and more Soul Hall powerhouses appeared around, trying to break up the fight!
Finally, Nian Ya stopped, while the Grand Elder was already heavily injured.
Everyone looked at Nian Ya with deep apprehension!
When this woman lost her temper, she was utterly unstoppable!
Nian Ya clapped her hands, then pointed at the Grand Elder, “Old fool, don’t think I don’t know your scheme! You want my useless brother to be Hall Master so you and the elders can sideline him and seize power. I’m telling you, don’t even dream of it!”
The Grand Elder stared at Nian Ya, “Everyone, see? She’s not even Hall Master yet, and she’s this arrogant. If she becomes Hall Master, will we have any good days left?”
Everyone glanced at Nian Ya, angry but too afraid to speak.
Nian Ya ignored their gazes. She didn’t need to hold back or curry favor with those who’d never submit to her!
In any place, strength matters, not pleasing others!
At that moment, the Grand Elder suddenly pointed at Ye Xuan, sitting under the ancient tree, “Kill him!”
Everyone froze!
Meanwhile, White-Dress Qing’er, who had been silent, suddenly frowned!
She hadn’t spoken because this was Nian Ya’s family matter, and out of respect, she hadn’t intervened!
But now, things were different!
The Grand Elder pointed angrily at Ye Xuan, “This man isn’t from our Soul Hall. He practices our heart method and uses our Soul Tree. He deserves death!”
He was escalating the conflict!
He knew if the Soul Hall attacked Ye Xuan, Nian Ya would stop them. If she defended an outsider against her own clan, the entire Soul Hall would turn against her!
Hearing the Grand Elder, Nian Ya’s expression calmed. She sat to the side, looking at him, “Go ahead, I won’t interfere!”
The Grand Elder stared at Nian Ya, “Attack!”
Hearing him, no one in the crowd moved!
The Grand Elder turned to those beside him, roaring, “Attack!”
They all lowered their heads, pretending not to hear!
Damn it!
They were cursing inwardly!
Why don’t you attack?
This is clearly sending us to die and stir up trouble!
We’re your people, but you can’t send us to our deaths for nothing!
Seeing no one move, the Grand Elder roared, “Go! I’ve got your back, what are you afraid of?”
Still, no one moved!
One of them suddenly said, “Why don’t you go yourself?”
The Grand Elder was furious, “What did you say? Say that again?”
The man, no longer afraid, tore off all pretense, “Damn it! You can’t even beat Her Highness, and you’re backing us? Backing nothing! If you’re so capable, you go!”
The Grand Elder was livid, “Good, good, very good… I’ll do it myself!”
With that, he charged toward Ye Xuan.
At that moment, White-Dress Qing’er looked at Nian Ya, saying seriously, “Mind if I wipe out your whole family?”
Nian Ya: “…”
