Supreme Sword Exalt

Chapter 260 - Destroying the Holy Land for Bullying My Junior Brother

“Hmph! I thought he’d be some unparalleled genius, but... heh, it turns out he’s just a useless cripple who won’t live much longer!”

These words were no longer just harsh, they were downright vile. Hearing this, Zuo Yang’s eyes instantly narrowed. As for Gu Tian, if he wasn’t held back by Gu Han’s gaze, he would’ve rushed up and tore the youth into eight pieces.

The noble-looking youth blinked. A boning knife and a big black pot, isn’t he just a chef? And that woman earlier, she was actually holding a needle, as if embroidering? Wasn’t she just a tailor?

He glanced at Gu Han again. His hair was completely white, flesh and blood decaying. The broken sword in his hand didn’t help. Aside from his extraordinarily calm gaze, there was nothing remarkable about him at all. Without a doubt, a complete waste.

A chef, a tailor, a waste... Oh right! There’s also that visibly violent demon! He really wanted to ask the woman in front of him, “What kind of bizarre combination was this?” However, the woman’s powerful aura ultimately rendered him silent.

Finally, the woman in red asked, “Yun Fan, how much Transcendent Substance do you have left?”

The golden-armored youth, Yun Fan, snapped back to reality. “Huh? Just a little bit.”

“Bring it here.”

Without hesitation, Yun Fan immediately took out a thumb-sized jade bottle from his storage ring. “Alright.”

Inside, a wisp of ethereal aura coiled incessantly, hinting at a faint, otherworldly meaning. Clearly, it was the Transcendent Substance the woman had mentioned.

The woman simply glanced at Gu Han. “Give it to him.”

Yun Fan was stunned. “Huh? Sister, this...”

It wasn’t reluctance on his part. The substance had been given to him by the woman in the first place. If she used it herself, that was one thing, but to give it to a waste who could die at any moment?

The woman remained silent, a fierce aura emanating from her eyes. She took her wine gourd and took a hearty gulp. “Give it!”

Yun Fan shuddered and quickly stuffed the jade bottle into Gu Han’s hand. He was filled with fear. She’s too terrifying!

Di Kan watched with a raised eyebrow. “Remarkable! This woman is really remarkable!”

Zhao Mengyou was a bit unconvinced. “Hmm... I don’t see it.”

Di Kan was full of sarcasm. “Divine Maiden Zhao, the Tiansheng Hall has a big family and great assets. When it comes to Transcendent Substance, you definitely have a fair amount. Would you be willing to give it to someone you just met?”

Zhao Mengyou fell silent. Of course she wouldn’t. Even her master, the hall master, would say no to that. Transcendent Substance was rare and difficult to obtain. Only through countless generations had they amassed a significant amount. How could it be given away so easily?

Di Kan said, “See, you are far inferior to her!”

Zhao Mengyou was still unconvinced. “Actually, that person was right. Giving something like Transcendent Substance to a waste truly is no use.”

Taking the jade bottle, Gu Han remained silent. He knew very well how precious the substance was. Otherwise, Wu De and the others wouldn’t have waited until their lifespans were nearly exhausted before breaking through to the Transcendent realm.

However, the woman gave it away on their first meeting without being asked. Gu Han was moved. At the same time, he understood why geniuses like Zuo Yang and Yu Miao held her in such high regard. Who wouldn’t respect such a protective senior sister?

Thinking for a moment, he explained his situation, “Senior Sister, this thing actually isn’t of much use to me. Giving it to me is just a waste.”

After all, it could only heal his physical injuries and restore his youth. His lost lifespan could not be recovered at all.

The noble-looking youth couldn’t help but say, “It is indeed a waste! Little Sister, even within the military, this substance is exceedingly rare. Without tremendous military merit, you simply can’t exchange for it. And you’re giving it to such a waste—”

Gu Han interjected. “Senior Sister, thanks, I’ll take it.”

The noble-looking youth’s eyes narrowed. “What did you say?!”

He could already tell that Gu Han was deliberately going against him.

Gu Han’s expression remained unchanged. “I said I’m not in a good mood right now, don’t test me.”

“You—”

The woman seemed somewhat displeased. “Yun Lie, do you really want to meddle in my affairs?”

A trace of pressure she inadvertently revealed made Yun Lie stagger back. Intimidated by her aura, Yun Lie was too embarrassed to say another word.

Off to the side, Yun Fan nearly laughed out loud. I warned you earlier, don’t provoke her, but you just wouldn’t listen. Don’t you have any self-awareness? Haven’t you suffered enough at her hands?

“Who killed these people?”

Glancing at the headless corpses, Gu Han didn’t hide it from her. “I killed them.”

Yun Fan simply didn’t believe it. “That’s impossible! Don’t think I can’t tell. These people were at least at the Transcendent realm. How could you have killed them?”

Gu Han glanced at him. “I killed them with a sword. One strike each. They were very easy to kill.”

Yun Fan was speechless. Meanwhile, the woman seemed to take Gu Han’s story at face value and didn’t question him any further.

She then changed the subject. “I’ll find a way to deal with the lifespan issue.”

She could tell at a glance what Gu Han lacked now wasn’t vitality, but lifespan.

Zuo Yang sighed. “Junior Brother, let’s go back first. Both you and Ah Sha need to rest quietly.”

Just now on the way, Shen Xuan had already told him the whole story. Although this matter had nothing to do with him, he still felt somewhat responsible.

He patted Gu Han’s shoulder. “Don’t worry, I will definitely give you justice for this matter.”

The woman looked up at the horizon. “There’s no need for that. Since I’m here, I might as well settle all of today’s matters in one go.”

As soon as her words fell, a wisp of vast and mighty pressure descended. It was the Saint might! As if nothing had happened, she reached for her wine gourd again. With so many Transcendent realm cultivators present, she obviously knew the matter involved Holy Lands and hidden families. It was just that in her eyes, these holy lands were really no different from the Yuqing Sect.

Though a woman, she drank with a boldness that would shame any man. “Yun Fan.”

“Huh?”

“Send a message, transfer the Fengyi Army here. Have the second uncle and father all come over.”

Yun Fan’s eyes widened. “Sister... what do you want to do?”

The woman pointed at Gu Han and Zuo Yang. “Aren’t they my junior brothers?”

“Yes...”

“What do you do when your junior brother is bullied?”

Yun Fan was taken aback. How would I know? I’m still young! I’ve never experienced anything like this!

The woman put away her wine gourd. “It’s very simple. I’ll destroy the Holy Land today.”

Suddenly, a furious voice containing saintly might rang out. “Hmph! Destroy a Holy Land? How bold! Where did this impertinent girl come from?!”

It felt as if a clap of thunder had exploded right next to their ears. Everyone’s qi and blood shook, causing them to lose focus briefly.

The woman’s eyes narrowed slightly, her robes fluttering without wind. Blazing aura swirled around her, faintly taking the form of a heavenly phoenix’s projection.

“The Great Flame Empire, Feng Xi!”