The sun had not yet out, but the sky was painted a gorgeous orange, and the most calming sound she could hear was the birds chattering on the trees.
Sitting on the pond's ground edge, Xiulan's fingertips brushed the water's surface, creating ripples. The fish sluggishly danced to the rippling rhythm of the quatic dance, cupping her hands and collecting a handful of water before splashing it on her face with her eyes closed.
On opening them , what was water was red ,it tasted sweet but it wasn't strawberry or tomato juice . Xiulan's eyes widened at the sight of this ,the water had also turned red and the fish were floating dead on top surrounding what looked like a dead body
She stared closely at the face of the person and nearly fell back .
The daggar's hilt was firmly grasped in her other hand as though it were her life.
Xiulan's breathing became labored, and she started to quiver. Even though it did not appear genuine, she could not stop staring at the pod with blood-red eyes. The guy hovering above had his eyelids wide, exposing bulging light blue eyes.
The sight of what he was witnessing made Xiulan weep. Did he murder the guy in the pond, and was she the reason he died? She staggered backwards, the daggar in her left hand falling to the ground, and she felt a searing pain in her elbow and leg joints.
Killer
Killer
Killer
Killer
Screams rang out from all directions, and the earth shuddered with them. The setting had shifted from the Zhenlong family home to a stadium filled with what appeared to be spectators.
Turning back, Xiulan saw her relatives crying in the distance. An elderly man with a long beard and dark purple clothing stood behind him, a lady sobbing on the ground and a man calling her name. The man's countenance was stern but showed a touch of concern. They were her brother and aunt, while the elderly guy was her grandfather, Ye Zhenlong.
Despite their inability, they all appeared to feel compelled to help her.
Twelve men were sat on the opposite side of the throng, and in the center of it all was a guy wearing blue silver armor. He got up from his chair, moved to the railing, and lifted his hand, which instantly calmed the yelling mob. How could he not be afraid? After all, he was Bai Xiao, the first elder elder of the Soaring Sky Sect.
The Bai family will render judgment today, and you who killed my son will face consequences, said Mrs. Xiulan of the Zhenlong family. The man's words echoed across the throng, "Those who swear I kill her lift up your hand."
After a moment of stillness, the screaming resumed.
Put her to death.
Put her to death.
Put her to death.
"Raise your hands and vote if you forgive her," the man's voice roared again. At this point, he was behaving as though he was the head of the Bai family and had all authority.
. He glanced toward the Zhenlong family's cabin, where they were sat, and his eyes met the old man's, who turned aside and just bent his head. His countenance was composed and showed no signs of not wanting her to be slain.
The light was so strong that the blood on Xiulan's face had already dried up and adhered to her. She was unable to comprehend what was happening; something had changed; what if?
She glanced back at Bai Xiao, who appeared to be waiting for the Bai family to respond, but they were all silent. She took a step forward, then another, and then stopped.
Without thinking, Xiulan stepped forward and cracked his knuckles.
Which point are you trying to prove?
With amusement glimmering in his eyes, Bai Xiao grinned.
Very impressive, Mrs. Xiulan.
Test participant: Xiulan Zhenlong
Mental fortitude: fundamental level
Advancement : 3 domain Xuan shi
With a snap of his fingers, the stadium and its surroundings fell away as if they had never been there, replacing what appeared to be the dream kingdom.
Although all of this was an admission test, what did it really mean? Xiulan's blood-stained clothing was back to normal, and she was holding her moon sword again.
The sky in the dream domain had no stars. Only as swirling abyss of light,like ink bleeding through parchment.
Hmmm!
Xiulan met the floating figure above with his gaze; he was no longer Bai Xiao but had reverted to his former state, more like a drifting mist on this bleak terrain than a ghost.
"Mrs. Xiulan, you have passed the entrance exam into my dream palace. I am very honored to have you here," it said with a wicked laugh, its bright eyes darting with mischievous intentness.I did not think anyone, especially a woman, would pass the judgment test since I thought that sacrifice was reserved for males.
Ah, males who are men—do they not have the same humanity as women?
The words took hold, and the hovering figure halted, its mouth tensing.
Did you attempt to demonstrate that my family abandoned me at my time of need? If you believe I am so weak, then why waste your time emotionally testing me?
Hehe. You are brave, thus it makes sense that you nearly murdered your future spouse. If all women were like you, women would be marrying men instead of men marrying women.
"Then that would be better, you men have the tendency of pushing yourselves on men. I would want to see a world where women force themselves on men. Such a life would be worth living do not you think?" Xiulan said, laughing cruelly, her grin falling short of her eyes.
The figure clapped slowly, sarcasm dripping from each sound .
If someone pushed himself on you, would you stab them? Did not it happen just once? Do you realize how many women have gone through the same thing as you? If so, explain me why they did not overreact as you did. You are unique, are not you? How much havoc you caused for yourself and your family.
"Why are you asking such stupid questions?" you asked, "I passed the judgment exam, thus I was innocent of what I did." "I do not converse to old tradition guys," Xiulan remarked firmly, turning her back and heading in the opposite way, yet she felt a severe sting on her feet every time she moved.
Although the ground was now made of broken glass, she walked on it as if it were silk. Even though every step she made was difficult, she did not hesitate to continue.
With a sudden appearance in front of Xiulan, the floating figure seemed amazed and stopped her movement without even touching her, as though she had paused. Her chin was forced higher to meet his stare, but he was staring hungryly at her chest.
You !
When Xiulan attempted to lift her moon sword, she was unable to make any progress.
It is no surprise that your fiancé was excited to see you before your wedding night.Very remarkable. You were furious only by glancing at your breasts, but you have a strong will and a lovely figure, I must say. For my 90,000-year plan to succeed, only God's will is needed and what a perfect candidate ,I never expected a woman of all creatures to be my future ...haha .
The figure happily flew upwards, laughing darkly .
You bastard , let me go .
Xiulan clenched her teeth and tried to speak, but it felt like unfortunate events were with him. Even if the aura this person was giving off was at least as strong as his grandfather's, he would not be stabbed to death if she were to battle this enigmatic figure. It felt as though it was hidden, which would be terrible.
A sudden burst of black energy exploded from her blade freeing her one hand but the other was intact .