The Heroine Made a Pact With Senior Sister (GL) Chapter 58

“Senior Sister Si Yan.” Mu Yinfeng sighed and looked steadily at Si Yan. At the same time, she activated the Yin Charm Art.
She did not want to fight Si Yan for too long. Her Yin Charm Art and Linglong Heart Method had too many conditions and limits. As for the Spirit Gu Control Curse…
That was already a shadow in her heart. She would rather never use that art.
Si Yan felt whirlpools surging in the depths of Mu Yinfeng’s dark eyes, as if they were about to suck her in. She hurriedly jumped back. At the same time, her long nails scratched hard across her own arm. Four bright red lines of blood flowed out, and her mind quickly cleared.
After returning to Yongmu Peak, she had asked her grandfather about Mu Yinfeng’s methods. She had learned that this art, which made the mind dazed and gave the feeling of becoming a puppet, was called the Yin Charm Art. If someone fell under the Yin Charm Art and could not break free in time, they would remain under Mu Yinfeng’s control. Even their five senses would be controlled by Mu Yinfeng.
“You broke free of the Yin Charm Art?” Mu Yinfeng smiled lightly.
The Yin Charm Art could only be used once. After all, like a hidden weapon, it could only be used when the opponent was not prepared. Once the other person was on guard, the limits of the Yin Charm Art became clear.
“Junior Sister Yinfeng, I am no longer the person you saw yesterday.” Si Yan held her sword. A fiery red ring of light slowly rose around her body, then moved onto the sword.
This time it was yang fire?
Si Yan’s yang fire and yin fire were at a ratio of two to eight. Being able to separate yang and yin fire truly showed her outstanding talent. The reason primordial spiritual roots stood above ordinary single spiritual roots was their pure yin or pure yang nature. Separating the yin and yang of one’s own mixed spiritual root was equal to having two kinds of primordial spiritual roots at once.
The fire ring circled the sword. Red light dazzled the eyes, and waves of heat rushed out. It was completely different from yesterday’s blood rain.
Yesterday’s fire rain killed with a steady force hidden inside its beauty. Today’s sword, however, pressed forward without hesitation, clean and direct, without the slightest drag.
But at the same time, Si Yan raised her other hand. Dark red flames danced at her fingertips. It was the sign of fire rain!
“Controlling yin and yang fire at the same time?” Mu Yinfeng was slightly startled.
She possessed a primordial yin body, so her body had not the slightest bit of yang spiritual energy. But if she compared this to separating and controlling metal, wood, water, fire, and earth in her body, it would place an enormous burden on her. Everyone’s body had a natural ratio of the five elements and yin-yang. Once that balance was broken, the spiritual energy in the body could easily lose control.
So to do what Si Yan was doing required control at the peak of subtlety. She had to split her power in two, control both parts at the same time, and keep the yin-yang ratio in her body within a stable range.
Mu Yinfeng sighed and rose with the wind, putting a certain height between herself and Si Yan so she could hold the advantage from above.
Yesterday, her sea of consciousness had been burned. Even though she had recovered with the cold jade’s healing, it was now easier to injure than before. It was like armor repaired after being damaged by a sword. Even if no crack could be seen by the naked eye, its defense was still far worse than before.
Mu Yinfeng hovered in the air. Si Yan looked up at her, though only from the corner of her eye.
But even with that corner of her eye, the ring of light on Si Yan’s sword had already aimed precisely at Mu Yinfeng. A red cloud suddenly appeared above Mu Yinfeng, locking onto her. No matter how Mu Yinfeng moved, she would remain within the fire rain’s falling range.
“Stop now. Your control has not reached that level yet. You did not expect me to rise into the air. This red cloud has already drawn away too much of your yin fire spiritual energy. You will not be able to hold on for long.”
Mu Yinfeng looked at Si Yan and saw Si Yan’s face flicker between light and dark, between fiery yang fire and dark red yin fire fighting each other. In those clashing flames, it was clear that Si Yan’s face had turned almost pale. This was a sign that her spiritual energy could not support her.
“So what if I cannot hold on?” Si Yan held yin and yang fire in her left and right palms. The blazing flames wove together, bright and dark, making her look even more brilliant. Madness showed in every part of her beauty.
“This is only a match with me. It is not worth it,” Mu Yinfeng said softly. Although her voice was light, by controlling the flow of wind, she sent it clearly into Si Yan’s ears.
“There is no such thing as worth it or not. If I think it is worth it, then it is worth it!” Si Yan said loudly. The hand holding the dark red ball of light trembled slightly. She was clearly at the end of her strength.
“I cannot bear the weight of a human life. If you feel this is what you want, I can let you pass.”
“Are you pitying me?” Si Yan demanded.
“No.”
Mu Yinfeng raised her hand. Primordial yin spiritual energy surged in her palm and slowly turned into a black whirlpool. The whirlpool spun and rose. The red cloud seemed to be drawn by something and was gradually swallowed by the black whirlpool.
The disciples below all cried out in surprise.
“Is that really Junior Sister Yinfeng? Is she really only fourteen?” a female disciple screamed, covering her mouth. “How is that possible?”
“Even for a young genius, this is too monstrous, right? Space power. How could she have mastered space power so early?” a disciple beside the female disciple followed her words.
The audience below instantly fell into a commotion. On the stage, the four elders maintaining the barrier stared in shock. Chang Zui stared straight at Mu Yinfeng. Huixue gave a cold laugh, seeming to care nothing about it. Shu Ji, however, was still watching the changing situation closely, as if she had not noticed the black whirlpool at all.
“It is time-space devouring. She controls time and space at once. Very talented.” In a corner of Mengyou Square, a snow-clothed youth wearing a mask over half his face leaned against a tree and looked at the black whirlpool on the fighting stage. Regret flashed in his eyes. “As expected of Lord Wind.”
“Brother Bi, you came to watch too?” A richly dressed youth stood on a branch like a bird. He lightly landed beside Biyuntian and winked at him.
“Yes.” Biyuntian nodded. “I was passing by.”
“Passing by? What could possibly stir you, old sir, out of seclusion?” the Star Lord of Great Yin asked in shock. “You should know those old antiques in the Heavenly Realm are worried they cannot catch you. Yet you still come out strolling like this. Are you not afraid…”
“I will kill them,” Biyuntian said, his voice suddenly cold. He raised his hand toward his mask, as if about to take it off. But he only touched it, then quickly let go, and his voice returned to calm. “Lord Taiyin, you will not interfere, will you?”
The Star Lord of Great Yin shook his head. “Brother Bi, you clearly know I do not get along with those old antiques. You want me to interfere? Forget it.”
Only then did Biyuntian explain why he had come. “My destination this time is Qinglan Mountain. I fear there will be a great change there.”
“What? Qinglan Mountain?” The Star Lord of Great Yin was startled. “No way. The Heavenly Realm has not received any information.”
“By the time the Heavenly Realm receives information, something may already have happened. It is better to prepare in advance.” Biyuntian spoke gently. “This was where Lord Wind ascended back then. The spiritual energy is abundant. After so many years, I fear…”
The Star Lord of Great Yin lost his usual cheerful smile and fell silent. He understood this kind of problem. Before each divine official ascended, heaven and earth would be shaken, and heavenly tribulation would descend. The places where these divine officials ascended were also protected. No one dared disturb such “holy lands.” Because of that, these places were nourished by divine power. Heavenly treasures could be found everywhere, and very few people set foot there. It was very easy for powerful evil beings to grow.
“If Brother Bi can sense it, its cultivation should not be low.”
“Jian Shu could not last one shichen against it.”
Biyuntian glanced at the stage again. The black whirlpool slowly entered a crack in the void and vanished without a trace, as if it had never appeared. He sighed softly. Blue light flashed, and Biyuntian was already gone.
“You, you are…”
“You may pass.” Mu Yinfeng slowly descended. With a tap of spiritual energy from her fingertip, she covered Si Yan’s sword and removed the spiritual energy strengthening it. In terms of overall strength, Si Yan was indeed far from her right now. If Mu Yinfeng used spiritual energy, Si Yan was no match for her at all.
“She passed just like that?” The disciples below stirred.
Mu Yinfeng’s gaze turned to the three sticks of incense in front of Shu Ji. The incense had already burned out, leaving only drifting ash. The disciples below followed Mu Yinfeng’s gaze. Sure enough, all three sticks had burned out.
“How was it so fast? I thought it would last longer.”
“Time passed too quickly. I did not even feel it.”
“Yes, yes. It felt much shorter than the junior brother who fought Senior Brother Chang to the end just now. Were we too focused while watching?”
Of course not, Mu Yinfeng thought, shaking her head inwardly.
She had indeed gone easy on Si Yan. It was not because she had any friendship with Si Yan, but because Si Yan truly qualified to attend the Immortal Sects Assembly. If everyone had to fight with all their strength one-on-one, Hanyou Valley might not have any other disciples participating. The rules themselves were flexible.
“Thank you.” Si Yan bowed deeply. Then her body suddenly swayed, and Mu Yinfeng hurriedly reached out to support her.
“It is only a match. Draining yourself this much is not worth it,” Mu Yinfeng said softly. “You still have a long road ahead. There is no need to give up everything for a small contest.”
“Is that so?” Si Yan raised her head and looked at Mu Yinfeng, smiling weakly. “Junior Sister Yinfeng, you are younger than me, so why do you speak like an old person?”
“…” This was the first time someone had called Mu Yinfeng old-fashioned, and she did not know how to answer.
Si Yan laughed again, broke free from Mu Yinfeng’s hand, and staggered toward the edge of the stage. A green-clothed young woman below looked up at the stage from time to time. Her expression was anxious, and her eyes were full of Si Yan.
“…Someone is waiting for you, Senior Sister Si Yan.”
“Next year, I will descend the mountain to travel. One day, I will surpass you, Junior Sister Yinfeng.”
Mu Yinfeng looked into Si Yan’s eyes. This time, she only looked. She did not activate the Linglong Heart Method or the Yin Charm Art. What Si Yan saw was only kindness and warmth.
“You definitely can. When that day comes, I will welcome Senior Sister Si Yan back with a proper feast.”
The morning finally ended. Mu Yinfeng hurried to Caoyou Pavilion, where spirit stones could be exchanged for spiritual medicines, and got several bottles of medicine that helped raise mental power. Then she immediately ran toward Frostfall Cliff. At that moment, a call came from behind her.
“Junior Sister Mu?”
Mu Yinfeng looked back and saw a young woman in light armor leaning against a tree, holding a precious sword in her arms and quietly watching her.
“Senior Sister Lin, were you waiting for me here?”
Lin Qiudi nodded. Battle intent burned fiercely in her eyes, making Mu Yinfeng feel a little uneasy for no reason. “Tomorrow, I will go on stage and challenge you.”
“Ah?” Mu Yinfeng cried out. “You are challenging me?”
Was this advance notice so Mu Yinfeng could go easy on her? After all, she had already done that for Si Yan. Looking after Lin Qiudi would not be hard either.
“Yes.” Lin Qiudi stared tightly into her eyes and said each word clearly. “Do not be careless. Like what you did with Si Yan is not allowed.”
“I was very serious,” Mu Yinfeng said softly. “But it was only a match. There is no need to fight to the death.”
A sharp sound of metal scraping rang out. Lin Qiudi’s sword left its sheath and pointed at Mu Yinfeng’s throat. “A cultivator’s life does not have many matches in the first place. What do you think the Immortal Sects Assembly is? Within your own sect, among other sects, who wants someone else to surpass them? On the surface, everyone is friendly, but beneath it, hidden fights never stop. Everyone wishes their rivals would die so all resources can be left for themselves. Do not be too naive, Junior Sister Mu. Mu Yinfeng.”
“Is that so?” Mu Yinfeng let the sword point at her and smiled faintly. “I was only thinking that within the sect, there is no need to be like this.”
“No need to be like this?” Lin Qiudi withdrew her sword and sighed. “You must know that we are actually on a battlefield at every moment. If you treat a match as only a match, you will never know when a life-and-death battle will arrive.”
“You and I have no life-and-death struggle, Senior Sister Lin,” Mu Yinfeng said slowly. “Since Senior Sister Lin hopes I will use my full strength, then I naturally will. Senior Sister Lin does not need to worry.”
“That is best.” Lin Qiudi nodded in satisfaction. “I want to see what the real you is like. When you and I left the valley to remove evil beings before, I never once saw you use your full strength.”
Talking with Lin Qiudi delayed her for a while. By the time Mu Yinfeng reached the foot of Frostfall Cliff, Suniang and Mingzhu had already been waiting for a long time. Mingzhu showed nothing, but the moment Suniang saw Mu Yinfeng arrive, she jumped over in a huff.
“What are you doing? You made me wait so long before coming. Do you understand respecting the old and caring for the young?”
“Was I not respecting the old tradition by bringing you food?” As she spoke, Mu Yinfeng took out several bottles of spiritual medicine she had just exchanged for at Caoyou Pavilion. She tossed most of them to Mingzhu and only gave one bottle to Suniang. Being called “old” made Suniang scream in anger. She instantly turned into a white fox and tried to bite Mu Yinfeng.
Mu Yinfeng raised a hand to block her, grabbed Suniang’s tail, and held her upside down. Then she walked to Mingzhu’s side. Mingzhu lowered her head and was about to bow.
“Do not do that, Miss Mingzhu.” Mu Yinfeng raised her sleeve to stop her. “Do not bow when you see me in the future. You are an elder of the Water Department. You are not lower than…”
“But Miss is Mingzhu’s benefactor,” Mingzhu said softly, her beautiful autumn-water eyes bright and full of charm.
Mu Yinfeng sighed and could only avoid the topic. “This spiritual medicine is used to raise mental power. Miss Mingzhu mainly cultivates mental power too, correct?”
Mingzhu nodded slightly. “Yes. No matter what five-element attribute a dream ghost has, our main cultivation is mental power.”
“That is good. This one is more or less the same. I will have to trouble Miss Mingzhu to teach her more in the future.” As she spoke, Mu Yinfeng threw the white fox onto the grass nearby. The white fox rolled once and returned to human form.
“I. Do. Not–”
Suniang loudly said two words, then suddenly lost her voice.
Mu Yinfeng smiled at Suniang. “Why did you stop talking?”
Suniang could not open her mouth. Angry, she showed her fluffy paws and made a clawing gesture.
“The silencing spell will lift by itself within one stick of incense.” Mu Yinfeng turned her gaze to Mingzhu and cupped her hands slightly. “Miss Mingzhu, I will trouble you.”
Mingzhu, however, seemed to be thinking about something else. She only nodded and did not answer.
Seeing Mingzhu agree, Mu Yinfeng had just turned to leave when Mingzhu’s voice sounded behind her.
“Miss Mu. My name is not Mingzhu. My title is…” Mingzhu paused, seeming to hesitate, but still said it. “Gui Water.”