45: Tailing Stele Forest 2

"Saintess!" Han Yue quickly went to help.

Qing Yanjing, however, insisted on kneeling: "Han Yue, as a descendant of the Saintess Fang Qing, you are the rightful heir of the Fu Tu Ancient Clan. I implore you to return to the Ancient Clan and reclaim power!"

Han Yue looked at Xiao Bing, at a loss. Xiao Bing pondered for a moment: "If Han Yue returns, can she stop Fu Tu Xuan's plan?"

"Yes," Qing Yanjing said firmly, "As long as she formally inherits the position of Saintess, she can activate the ancient Restriction within the clan and strip Fu Tu Xuan's lineage of their power."

Han Yue bit her lip: "But I know nothing about the Fu Tu Ancient Clan..."

"I will assist you with all my might." Qing Yanjing took out a cyan jade seal, "This is the Saintess Seal. Its holder can mobilize thirty percent of the Ancient Clan's power."

Xiao Bing suddenly sensed something and abruptly looked up: "Someone's coming!"

In the mist, dozens of figures rapidly approached. Leading them was Fu Tu Xuan, followed by a large number of Elder Council members, all with ill intentions.

"Qing Yanjing! How dare you bring outsiders into the Forbidden Ground!" Fu Tu Xuan roared.

Qing Yanjing stood up and calmly retorted: "I brought the Saintess Bloodline back, what wrong have I done?"

"Saintess Bloodline?" Fu Tu Xuan sneered, "Does a wild child from a Lower Plane deserve it?" His gaze greedily fixated on Han Yue, "Perfect, saves us the trouble of capturing her."

Xiao Bing shielded Han Yue behind him, his Nine Thunder Power poised: "Old dog, finally showing your true colors?"

Fu Tu Xuan no longer pretended, grinning sinisterly: "Today, you have no wings to escape! Attack!"

More than a dozen Elders simultaneously formed hand seals, the grand Formation of the Tai Ling Stele Forest was activated, and the space was instantly sealed!

Qing Yanjing drew her longsword: "I'll lead you in a breakthrough!"

"Trying to leave?" Fu Tu Xuan conjured a black Formation Flag, "Blood God Great Formation!"

Crimson patterns spread across the ground, actually merging with the Stele Forest Formation. Even more terrifying, three figures emerged from the Formation—Blood River, Corpse Sky Nether, and a mysterious person shrouded in black mist!

"A Saint King of the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan?!" Qing Yanjing's face changed drastically.

The person in black mist laughed eerily: "Qing Yanjing, long time no see. You escaped last time, but you won't be so lucky this time."

The situation took a sharp turn for the worse! Facing the encirclement of multiple Heavenly Supremes, the three fell into a desperate situation.

Just then, the Tai Ling Sacred Lightning Stele suddenly vibrated violently, and a brilliant pillar of light shot up into the sky, enveloping Han Yue!

"This is... the Saintess Legacy?!" Fu Tu Xuan was both shocked and enraged, "Impossible! Without ritual preparation, how could she..."

Qing Yanjing, however, showed joy: "The Tai Ling Sacred Lightning Stele chose her on its own!"

Within the light pillar, Han Yue floated up, her silver hair completely turning ice-blue, and the pressure of the Tai Ling Sacred Lightning steadily climbed! Four Plane fragments awakened within her body, resonating with the Source Ice Heart pendant on her chest.

Xiao Bing felt his Nine Thunder Power within him also resonating, as if summoned by something. A sudden inspiration struck him, and he rushed towards the light pillar.

"Stop him!" Fu Tu Xuan roared.

Several Elders attacked simultaneously but were blocked by Qing Yanjing's sword: "Your opponent is me!"

Xiao Bing successfully rushed into the light pillar and clasped hands with Han Yue. The Nine Thunder Power and the Tai Ling Sacred Lightning merged, the Source Ice Heart pendant glowed brightly, and the power of the five fragments resonated for the first time!

"Boom!"

An indescribable shockwave spread out, and Fu Tu Xuan and the others were struck as if by lightning, spitting blood and flying backward. Even the Extraterrestrial Saint King retreated several steps, his black mist thinning slightly.

The light pillar gradually dissipated, and Xiao Bing and Han Yue walked out hand in hand. Han Yue's aura had changed dramatically, a holy 紋 appearing between her eyebrows, and her aura had clearly reached the Immortal Grade Heavenly Sovereign level! And Xiao Bing's Nine Thunder Power had also integrated Plane power, further advancing his strength.

"Now, it's time to settle accounts." Xiao Bing coldly swept his gaze over Fu Tu Xuan and the others.

Qing Yanjing stood with her sword: "The Saintess has returned to her position, Fu Tu Xuan, your crime of betraying the clan deserves death!"

Fu Tu Xuan's face turned ashen, and he suddenly crushed a jade talisman: "Retreat!"

A spatial rift appeared, and he and the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan powerhouses quickly escaped into it. Blood River and Corpse Sky Nether also tried to escape, but Xiao Bing's Thunder Emperor Spear pierced through their chests, causing them to fall on the spot!

Qing Yanjing did not pursue, but instead respectfully bowed to Han Yue: "Greetings, Saintess."

The surviving Ancient Clan Elders looked at each other, and finally knelt down one after another. The Tai Ling Sacred Lightning Stele's self-selection was the highest-level Legacy ceremony, beyond doubt.

Han Yue took a deep breath, accepting this sudden change in identity: "Senior Qing Yanjing, please rise. I need to understand more about the Fu Tu Ancient Clan."

Xiao Bing, meanwhile, looked in the direction Fu Tu Xuan had fled, his brows tightly furrowed: "He will definitely go to the Dou Qi Continent. We must return as soon as possible."

Qing Yanjing nodded: "The Fu Tu Ancient Clan has a cross-Plane teleportation array, but it requires three days to prepare."

"That's enough." Han Yue gently stroked the Holy Stele, "I need to first receive the complete Legacy memory."

Xiao Bing held her hand: "I'll accompany you."

Qing Yanjing looked at the two, wanting to speak but hesitating. In the end, she only sighed softly: "In three days, we will set off back to the Source World."