Tian Ling Continent.

Northern Ice region.

Huang Yue Li’s entire body was drenched in scarlet blood; not a single ounce of strength left within her.

No trace of emotion could be seen on that peerless beauty’s face. It was only that pair of chillingly cold eyes that revealed her killing intent.

“Ten Directional Nightfall Formation! At such a large scale! This Sky Phoenix Jade Ring is merely an incomplete godly armament. I’m afraid that you have wasted your efforts!”

The white clothed male coldly sneered: “Don’t believe for a moment that I don’t know the reason for your visit to the Northern Ice region. It’s all for the sake of finding the Profound Ice Jade to repair the ancient godly armament right?”

Both Huang Yue Li’s heart and mind shook.

There was only one person who knew of her trip to the Northern Ice region. That person was the Ling Sect’s eldest young lady, Ling Qing Yu. Could it have been her who had betrayed her? But these two ladies had known each other for many years and had gone through many life and death situations, close bosom friends with many shared secrets between them. So how could it be?

Her eyes quickly scanned through the figures of the surrounding people, the corners of her mouth rising.

“The Demonic Sect, Cloud Sea Ancestor and Qi Xing Palace….of the seven powers, three of these great masters have actually gathered here. The allure of the Sky Phoenix Ring is truly great. Unfortunately, even if I did hand the Sky Phoenix Ring to you, there is only one ring….may I ask how will you three will divide it?”

The expression of the white clothed male faltered and became unnaturally stiff. Hurriedly he went to cut her off.

“Don’t try to stall for any longer. Before the might of the Ten Directional Nightfall Formation, all will become flames and ashes! All except the godly armament! Now hand the armament over. In respect of your master being the Number One Armament Refiner, I will spare your life if you pledge your loyalty to me!”

Huang Yue Li sarcastically laughed: “Pledge my loyalty? In your dreams! My, Huang Yue Li’s life—-never has relied on others to live!”

Just as those dominating words fell, the world lit up in a raging tower of flames. In a blink of an eye, the colour of the land completely transformed.

When the white clothed male witnessed this, his complexion became unusually grave. Urgently he cried out: “Not good! She wants to self-destruct!”

“Not good!”

“Quickly, stop her!”

Chaotically numerous people attempted to stop her. Unfortunately by the time they had reacted, it was already too late.

As an Emperor Profound Realm master, the detonation range of Huang Yue Li’s was enough to wipe out a city. As for those within her immediate surrounding, they naturally would not be able to escape the blast and would be turned to ashes.

It was also precisely at that moment was the icy land plunged into darkness accompanied with terrifyingly violent tremors that shook the entire land.

About thirty metres away, a black clothed male stood in the air. His body was slim and graceful, with devastatingly exquisite looks that looked to be as perfect as a sculpture. Yet those desolately cold eyes disdainfully looked towards the commotion as he dispelled the incoming and powerful force.

Ashen faced were all the people present.

“It’s……it’s Clan Head Mu…..he……..he is attacking the formation!”

“Looking to die! How could that be? Isn’t he in closed training to ascend to the peak of the Emperor Profound Realm? How could he possibly appear here?”

Mu Cheng Ying was the publicly acknowledged number one sword expert of the Tian Ling Continent, without compare. It was also widely known that he had been chasing Huang Yue Li for many years now. If it were not for the fact that they knew Mu Cheng Ying was in closed door training, they would not have dared to confront Huang Yue Li.

Who could imagine that this man would spare at no effort to rush over thousands of miles to save her!

The matchless and tyrannical Ten Directional Nightfall Formation could not withstand even a single blow. With a wave of his hand, the great formation shattered to pieces.

“Quickly, escape. Otherwise everyone here will lose their lives!”

All those who had surrounded and attacked Huang Yue Li, turned and scattered.

He did not have the time to care about them, and leapt directly to Huang Yue Li’s side.

Only, he was still too late.

Mu Cheng Ying’s stoic face, which never displayed his emotions, twisted into one of despair and heartbrokenness for the first time.

He did not dare to believe his eyes; to believe that he had still come a step late. Helplessly, he looked at the glowing figure of Huang Yue Li.

“Yue Li—! ! !”

“WHY…….Why did you do this?! Why did you not wait for me to save you??!”

Within the burning trance, a sliver of Huang Yue Li’s consciousness returned. With that, the picture of Mu Cheng Ying’s outstanding face was the final thing embed into her mind.

“I never thought you…would..come…….Thank…….you….”

Thank you for treating me like this.

If there is another chance, I am willing to do whatever necessary to return your undying love.

Unfortunately the price of detonating one’s soul was truly great. She would never have the opportunity to reincarnate.

Muddled headed and dizzy, Huang Yue Li floated about in the murky darkness for a long , long time.

All of a sudden, a bright ray of light appeared in front of her. From within, came faint sounds.

“Third Miss, you…..you died so unjustly……how could you not think this through properly…..”

The crying made Huang Yue Li highly agitated and wanted her to shut up. Yet no matter how much she struggled, she could not muster any strength.

An intense female shriek sounded out: “Stupid servant girl, hurry up and scram for this lady!”

“I cannot! Fourth Miss, you cannot act like this! Third Miss’ body has yet to turn cold and you already want to seize her property. These were all left behind by the old lord!”

“What can you do about it? This slut has already died! Now those things of hers belong to my Bai family. Hurry and scram for me, or I’ll give the order to whip you to death and let you accompany that slut of yours!”

Then Bai Ruo Yan proceeded to kick the eyesore of a serving girl as she commanded: “Move everything away for me and be careful. You really couldn’t tell that this slut would possess so many good things. Just this porcelain pill bottle, not even I possess one. Move everything out!”

“You really cannot Fourth Miss! All of my Young Miss’ possessions have already been taken away. Only that vase remains, and that was something the previous lord left behind…….” The faithful serving girl threw herself forward once again.

“Lowly servant! Dare to block my way! Beat her to death!”

This ear piercing dispute unceasingly entered Huang Yue Li’s ears, sending waves of sharp pain coursing through her brain. Following the pain came a rush of memories that did not belong to her.

It appeared that she had been reborn.

The body of Bai Ruo Li was the Third Young Miss of the Wu Wei Manor, from the South Yue Country. Her father Bai Liu Feng once held the title of number one expert in the South Yue country, his prowess brilliant. From birth, she was above the masses, a greatly respected princess.

Unexpectedly when she was three years old, her father disappeared when he was leading his troops. Her second uncle Bai Liu Jing then inherited the position, pulling down Bai Ruo Li’s status by a thousand miles. Finally on her tenth birthday, she was revealed to be completely ungifted at cultivation, a complete waste.

In this martial world, the strong ruled the Tian Ling Continent. Not being able to cultivate meant that you had reached the very bottom of the ladder. From then on, Bai Rou Li was utterly bullied and humiliated by her female cousins from her Second Uncle’s side.

The morning before yesterday, her second cousin hosted a birthday celebration. As for Bai Ruo Li who was rushing to attend the event, she was assaulted by a passing male, her reputation falling to rock bottom.

Afterwards, Bai Ruo Li was extremely ashamed for the adultery rumors that had spread. That very night, she committed suicide by hanging herself.

As for Huang Yue Li, she mysteriously and unknowingly awoke in this body replacing her.

From outside the door, the sound of the whip smashing down on raw skin became increasingly clear. The blood curdling cries also became increasingly mournful.

With large strides, Bai Ruo Yan advanced sneering: “Oh, my Third Sister isn’t a princess for nothing. This jade pendant on her neck is a body recovering soul jade! It is such a waste to give to this useless trash such a rare treasure! It better if this miss had it instead!”

As she proclaimed this, her hands had already reached towards Huang Yue Li’s neck.

However, just as those thin nails were about to come in contact with skin, the motionless young girl’s eyes abruptly opened.

Bai Ruo Yan froze. Making contact with that pair of profoundly black eyes, she felt as if she was staring straight into a dark hole, instantly taking all her breath away.

She only felt her mind buzz a bit before it became completely blank!

With light movements, she opened her eyes as she rose up from her bed; rising up like the undead.

“Bai……Ruo…….Yan……you caused my death…….yet still dare to take my possessions…………..you have such courage!”

Hearing this, Bai Ruo Yan’s legs softened, while her focus were on the beads of cold sweat dripping down her forehead. From behind her, a cry of fright could be heard as the servants stuttered: “G…..ggg……ghost—-!!!”

Deathly pale was Bai Ruo Yan’s face. So full of fright, her butt plonked straight pnto the floor. She was wholly unable to stand and could only furiously nudge her butt towards the door.

Chuckling, the corners of Huang Yue Li’s mouth rose up.

This eye technique could not turn her into a ghost. Instead, it brought out Bai Rou Yan’s deepest and darkest fears.

It was hard to imagine that the seemingly arrogant and despotic Bai Rou Yan held such fears. Fears of the third elder sister, whom she bullied to return and haunt her.

Truly as the saying goes, vile people have no courage!

Just a moment ago she was calling slut this, slut that. Did she think that this stately princess was on the same level as a lowly servant? This easily bullied?

If she did not properly return this favor, then she would be disrespecting the sincere care and concern this younger cousin has given her, over the past years.

Alighting from the bed, Huang Yue Li leisurely approached Bai Ruo Yan.

Bai Ruo Yan could only cry out in alarm: “You…..don’t come near me! Leave! Get away from me!”

Voice hushed, Huang Yue Li’s mouth curved into an extremely demonic smile: “Bai Ruo Yan, you were the one to murder me. Even if I become a ghost, I will not let you go……”

Forcing Bai Ruo Yan into a corner, her icy cold hand reached out and clasped her thin neck.

Fearful screeches and cries could be as Bai Ruo Yan pleaded for mercy: “Don’t……don’t kill me! Don’t kill me! The murderer was not…me……it….it was Second Sister……..it was Second Sister and Second Madam! It has nothing to do with me, yes, I don’t know anything!”

The tinkling laughter that Huang Yue Li released sounded both sinister and strange.

“Then why…….what is the reason in coming to my room? Wanting to steal my property? It looks……it seems to me that you are a shameless woman who would murder for riches. ”

“No, no, no…….it really wasn’t me.”

When she felt the tightening constriction of the ice cold fingers around her neck, Bai Ruo Yan fell into a state of panic. In a great flurry, she had revealed everything.

“It really has nothing to do with me……..wu…….it was Second Sister who me told to come. It was her who told me to find a key and said that everything else would belong to me. Third Sister………I momentarily possessed a greedy heart, please believe me. All debts would have its debtor. The one who spread those rumors about you committing adultery really had nothing to do with me……..”

Huang Yue Li snarled: “Daring to eye my possessions…….you equally deserve to die!”

Her fingers tightened.

This caused Bai Rou Yan to start shrieking again: “Please don’t! Third Elder Sister…….Third Elder Sister, spare me. I will return everything back to you……”

As she said this, she flusteredly flung out all the items she had taken from within her clothes.

“…..I have returned everything to you. I beg Third Sister to be generous and spare me!”

Sweeping across the thing scattered across the floor. She didn’t loosen her hand and directly questioned: “Anything else?”

“Anything else?”

Puzzled, Bai Ruo Yan’s eyes became blank as she tried to recall. Everything she had previously taken were all returned, so what was left?

Since she was unable to remember anything else, she started desperately take out everything within her possession. She took out money, jewellery and even the hairpins on her head.

“Third Sister, I have taken out everything that was on me. I’ll give you everything, so please, please spare my life…….”