Chapter 359

Chapter 359: Chapter 358 Suddenly, a woman descended from the sky, her attire differing little from those of ancient ladies, with a delicate waist wrapped in a jade belt, dancing in the heaven-woven silk, not veiled as Dongfang Meng was, but coming bathed in moonlight, resembling a fairy descending upon the earth, exuding an elegance with words unspoken, her aura as delicate as an orchid. Her skin was like creamy jade, so tender that a breath could mar it, as smooth as silk, as supple as reeds, one wondered what could compare to her beauty; she was like a plum blossom in the frozen snow, a beauty by the wine jar rivaling the moon, her fair wrist crowned with frost, her face enhanced by peach blossoms, a smile that could topple cities, another that could overturn states.

Such beauty, this woman’s arrival, even Ye Tianchen felt a tremor in his heart. This woman was breathtakingly beautiful, so much so that even he, a man accustomed to the sight of beauties, could not help but marvel. If an ordinary man laid eyes on her, perhaps he would have gone mad with desire. But an intuition told Ye Tianchen that this woman was dangerous, dangerously beautiful, and whoever dared to approach her thoughtlessly would likely meet their end.

When Dongfang Meng saw the woman who had descended from the sky, she had already risen from the large stone where she was sitting cross-legged. Her eyes held a trace of peculiar fascination as she said, without warmth or chill, "Qing Chengyue, you’ve finally arrived..."

"Am I late? It seems to me that you have come early. The time we agreed upon was to meet tonight behind Longteng University’s mountain, the exact time of arrival was never specified, so I haven’t breached our agreement, have I?" Qing Chengyue offered a gentle smile, bewitching the heart, a woman who indeed could cause the downfall of many.

At this moment, Xie Yuhe and Tianshuang stood up from the ground, wiping the fresh blood from their lips. They could not help but commence a fierce battle, already exhausting too much of their strength. The arrival of Qing Chengyue only added to the threat of death looming over them. It was already unwise to engage in a deadly fight with just Dongfang Meng present, but now with Qing Chengyue – a woman who might be even more formidable than Dongfang Meng – they both felt a chilling premonition that surviving this night would be difficult.

Speaking of Dongfang Meng, the Ancient Tomb Sect had all along wanted to establish the Martial Arts Alliance to reduce the strife and slaughter among the martial factions. Therefore, it was unlikely that Dongfang Meng would strike to kill Xie Yuhe and Tianshuang, whereas Qing Chengyue was different. This competition among the four beauties of the Ancient Martial Sects had been initiated by her Yaochi Sect and forced the other sects into participation. The Sect Leader of the Yaochi Sect, known as the Master of Extinction, was a woman who abhorred evil and delighted in slaughter. She had repeatedly incited conflict within the martial community, leading to bloody turmoil. However, the Yaochi Sect’s Heavenly Shocking Palm was formidable, and no sect dared to provoke them lightly. Additionally, the emergence of Qing Chengyue, a martial genius unseen for hundreds of years within the Ancient Martial Sects, suggested the Yaochi Sect would grow even stronger, and no one wished to provoke such an unyielding force.

Ye Tianchen had guessed correctly; this woman who descended from the sky was indeed Qing Chengyue. She did not emanate a heavy murderous aura, nor the overwhelming fluctuation of Inner Strength, but appeared like any other beautiful woman. One might expect Qing Chengyue to be a woman as cold as frost, which along with Dongfang Meng, would make two ice-cold beauties. However, to the contrary, Qing Chengyue seemed approachable and not as many had imagined—a woman with unfathomable strength, so icy that others would not dare to engage her in conversation.

Dongfang Meng glanced at Qing Chengyue, her expression changing, becoming more solemn. Among the four great beauties of the Ancient Martial Sects, Qing Chengyue’s arrival proved that the true icy beauty was not Qing Chengyue, the fabled martial prodigy of the Ancient Martial Sects for hundreds of years, but Dongfang Meng herself. She remained veiled from beginning to end, sparing of words, her voice melodious yet chilly—she was the real frigid beauty.

"Does the Yaochi Sect have any objections to the Ancient Tomb Sect’s proposal?" questioned Dongfang Meng, looking at Qing Chengyue.

"None. The alliance is a good idea, but with one condition..." Qing Chengyue said with a smile.

"What condition..." Dongfang Meng asked, her eyebrows knitting at Qing Chengyue’s smile.

"That condition is, you have to defeat me first..." said Qing Chengyue with confidence.

As soon as Qingchengyue finished speaking, the extremely beautiful woman also put away her smile, looking seriously at Dongfang Meng, who was staring intently back at Qingchengyue. The battle between these two women was inevitable, even if there had been no competition among the four great beauties of the Ancient Martial Sects. The showdown between Dongfang Meng and Qingchengyue had to happen, because for many years, the world of Ancient Martial Sects had compared Qingchengyue to Dongfang Meng. The appearance and strength of these two peerless beauties were points of comparison among the disciples of the various Ancient Martial Sects. Who was the most beautiful woman among the Ancient Martial Sects? Who was the strongest woman? This was not only about the personal reputation of these two women but also related to the prestige of their respective sects.

Yaochi Sect had always been very dominant, having launched numerous bloody conflicts in the martial world many times. The Heavenly Shocking Palm was extremely powerful, with each strike carrying the potential to shock the heavens. Qingchengyue was known as a rare martial genius seen only once in hundreds of years, and her master had the title of Master of Extinction, a person known for decisive killing, unpredictable moods, and a nature that loathed evil. Meanwhile, the Ancient Tomb Sect was a hidden sect, yet it was one that no other Ancient Martial Sect dared to underestimate, not even Shaolin, for the Grandmaster of Ancient Tomb Sect had created the Jade Maiden Heart Scripture. This mental method was considered no weaker than Shaolin’s Yijin Jing. Which was more powerful, the Jade Maiden Heart Scripture or the Yijin Jing, was unknown, but there were legends left by those who had witnessed the formidable nature of the Jade Maiden Heart Scripture. Hence, some experts speculated and compared, concluding the Jade Maiden Heart Scripture was no weaker than the Yijin Jing.

The Yijin Jing of Shaolin had been recognized as the most powerful Internal Cultivation Method among the Ancient Martial Sects for thousands of years, and countless martial cultivators yearned to acquire it. This led to many incidents of stealing Shaolin scriptures, triggering numerous bloody conflicts in the martial world - the Yijin Jing was just too formidable, a treasure every cultivator desired to possess. However, the Yijin Jing of Shaolin seemed to have been lost for nearly a thousand years. It was uncertain whether it was truly lost or if Shaolin created fake news to mislead people.

The Jade Maiden Heart Scripture was no less than Shaolin’s Yijin Jing, and by incorporating the words "Jade Maiden," the Ancient Tomb Sect, from the very day its Grandmaster created this mental method, established a rule that only female disciples could be admitted. To practice the Jade Maiden Heart Scripture, it was not just enough to become a disciple of the Ancient Tomb Sect. Personal aptitude, innate conditions, and comprehension were also required. Moreover, each Sect Leader of the Ancient Tomb Sect would take on only one closed-door disciple in their lifetime, imparting all her martial knowledge and transmitting the sect’s Jade Maiden Heart Scripture to her. This closed-door disciple of the Sect Leader would almost always become the next Sect Leader of the Ancient Tomb Sect, ascending to the position upon the death of her master. Thus, when Dongfang Meng’s master died, she became the Sect Leader of the Ancient Tomb Sect, but now, Dongfang Meng was the only person left in the entire Ancient Tomb Sect, thus her own Sect Leader.

The Ancient Tomb Sect was a very mysterious sect, and in reality, not all its members lived within ancient tombs as others might imagine. The reason behind the name "Ancient Tomb Sect" was because its founder, by chance, entered an ancient tomb and acquired martial inheritance, thereby establishing the Ancient Tomb Sect and using the name for the sect. Later, when the Jade Maiden Heart Scripture was created, rivalling the Yijin Jing of Shaolin, the Ancient Tomb Sect’s fame skyrocketed. As for the actual location of the Ancient Tomb Sect, it remained a mystery to almost everyone, with even the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect’s Tianshuang unable to locate it despite extensive

Hearing Qingchengyue’s words, both Tianshuang and Xie Yuhe frowned. This was downright disrespectful to them, so how could they not be angered? They were disciples of Ancient Martial Sects, for whom the reputation of their sect was more important than their own lives. Even in death, they couldn’t allow the name of their sect to be tarnished. Now that Qingchengyue looked down on them, it was as if she were belittling the Flying Knife Sect and the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect – it was only natural for them to be furious.

"These two have already been injured. I don’t think you would take advantage of people in danger and kill them. What follows is our battle!" Dongfang Meng said coldly, looking at Qingchengyue.

"The Ancient Tomb Sect has only you left. I don’t want to kill you; otherwise, the Ancient Tomb Sect will be exterminated!" Qingchengyue also replied coldly, looking at Dongfang Meng.

The next moment, Dongfang Meng no longer spoke, and Qingchengyue too fell silent. The two strongest women stood in opposition, ready for battle. However, a formidable and invisible aura erupted between them, startling both Xie Yuhe and Tianshuang, who couldn’t help but stop in their tracks. Ye Tianchen, observing everything from a tree, also furrowed his brow. Among the four great beauties of the Ancient Martial Sects, nobody knew who was the strongest without a fight. Yet now, the two most powerful women, Qingchengyue and Dongfang Meng, had truly begun to take things seriously. Even before they made their move, the powerful aura they emitted was astonishing, making even Ye Tianchen marvel at the incredible strength of these two women. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to vote for it on Qidian. Your support is my greatest motivation.)