Where does that wicked woman get her conscience?

Chapter 184 Testing

The flames burning on the two giant kun were completely extinguished at this moment.

Although the burn didn't last long, it still caused injury, with parts of the skin mangled and looking horrifying.

They transformed into human form, enduring the pain as they landed on the ground below, their faces pale, their foreheads covered in sweat, and their steps unsteady.

At the same time, the surrounding air rippled, but no one who had spoken came out. Instead, dozens of young men darted out of the Nine Palaces.

They rode on flowing clouds, surrounding Guan Xun in layers, and all of them were slightly more powerful than her.

If so many people attack at the same time, even Dark Flame will not be able to handle it.

She sneered inwardly. Imperial Tutor, Imperial Tutor... to be treated like this after coming up here, it would have been better to just stay on the island below.

However, leaving now seems impossible.

The thought had barely crossed his mind when the aged voice rang out again: "This is a guest, all of you, step back."

The tone was completely different from when he had scolded her earlier; it sounded like someone in the know.

Without the slightest hesitation, everyone immediately retreated back into the palace.

The imposing gate slowly opened at that moment, and two men in white robes bowed and gestured for her to enter.

"Considering they attacked first, I won't hold it against you for injuring someone without permission. Please come in." His tone was slow, but tinged with coldness.

Guan Xun frowned. No matter how much she suspected, it was no use. She leaped and landed in front of the main hall.

The moment he stepped through the palace gate, his divine sense quickly penetrated deeper inside, wanting to explore the way.

But then he heard a disdainful snort: "Since you are a guest, we will not lay a hand on you."

This means they noticed her subtle movements. Of course, how could someone with that level of power not detect divine sense probing?

This place shouldn't allow her divine sense to roam freely.

Having thought this through, she didn't spread her divine sense in all directions, but only remained vigilant within a hundred meters of her surroundings.

Seeing him walk briskly in, the man in white strode ahead and led the way without saying a word.

Guan Xun didn't mind and quickly followed.

As you walk through the brightly lit hallway, the sound of rushing water immediately fills your ears.

A magnificent waterfall cascades down from the rocky peaks on both sides, creating wisps of white mist on the Heavenly Pool below. A wooden bridge spans the water like a rainbow, leading directly to a grand palace with its gates wide open.

The man in white stopped and bowed, gesturing for him to enter.

Guan Xun did not make any immediate move. Instead, he cautiously surveyed the surroundings, then slightly bent his knees and leaped over dozens of steps, landing in front of the hall.

Looking up, I saw a figure in white robes sitting upright on a chair on the jade steps inside the hall. He seemed unaware of anyone's arrival and was closing his eyes to focus his mind.

He was the Imperial Tutor.

In the spacious hall beneath the high seat, four elderly men sat facing each other in pairs on the seats on both sides, with several maids standing behind each of them.

The hall was silent; even the slightest sound of a silver needle falling to the ground could be heard clearly, yet not a breath could be heard at all.

She felt a little uneasy; these old men... were very strong.

Her gaze swept quickly across the area, then suddenly froze. Guan Xun's expression immediately turned serious. She twisted her ankle sharply, and just as her body turned to the side, a powerful spiritual energy attack shot past her waist!

So fast that it left no afterimage, it rushed straight into the clouds behind it, and no sound was heard for a long time.

So fast!

She was terrified, and even her breathing felt a dull pain in her side. Although she had dodged the attack, it still felt like she had been hit.

Such a powerful and domineering attack, and not only did no one seem to have made a move, but the auras of the people in the hall didn't even fluctuate in the slightest, as if it had come out of nowhere.

who is it?

Guan Xun's lips parted slightly, and his breathing became much lighter. When his gaze swept across the room again, the old man with three horizontal lines on his left forehead and a beard reaching his chest suddenly opened his eyes and glanced at him sideways.

Immediately afterwards, he tilted his head slightly, and the oppressive aura typical of a strong person spread out.

Guan Xun tensed up instantly, his five fingers clenched into fists, and his aura was released in an instant as he stared intently, showing no sign of weakness.

That oppressive feeling I felt outside the palace just now—it was this old man.

If I'm not mistaken, the attack just now was also his doing.

Upon seeing this, a hint of surprise flashed in the old man's cloudy eyes. Then, he let out an imperceptible cold snort, narrowed his eyes, and vanished from the spot, leaving only the empty, still warm seat behind.

A dangerous atmosphere suddenly filled the air. Where had that old guy disappeared?

Guan Xun was filled with vigilance, not daring to relax even for a moment. She had already experienced the opponent's silent attack, and the opponent's strength was far superior to hers. If she was not careful, she would be hit.

She tilted her ear slightly, listening carefully to the sounds, when suddenly her eyes turned cold—she had found it!

Dark flames instantly enveloped his entire arm, and then he swayed and suddenly swung it to the side.

"Oh!"

The withered hand, as thin as firewood and barely any flesh, slammed down hard on the dark flame. The dark flame trembled several times before it was abruptly extinguished.

The force of their collision swept across the hall, and she immediately felt the shock of the entire arm rushing to her chest. Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly stepped back.

He flicked his arm, a look of horror flashing in his eyes as he stared intently at the old man who was glancing at him sideways.

This old fellow didn't even use his spiritual power, no wonder the Dark Flame didn't burn him. I didn't expect his strength to be so great, he could withstand her Dark Flame attack with just the powerful energy of his physical body.

It seems that the attacks outside the palace were all witnessed, which is why they did not use their spiritual power to fight back.

Since the dark flames can be dispersed, they are ineffective against him for now, so we can only put them aside for the time being.

However, this person... didn't seem to really intend to attack her; rather, it was as if he was testing her strength.

Just as Guan Xun was pondering rapidly, the old man's figure flashed again, not intending to give her any time to recover. He still did not use his spiritual power, and quickly approached with strange steps that moved left and right.

Her body surged with fiery red spiritual energy, which gathered in her arms, blocking all the opponent's pressing hand strikes.

Inside the main hall, popping sounds continued, and spiritual energy flashed incessantly.

The maids stared in disbelief at the exchange between the two, their faces filled with astonishment. They couldn't believe that someone could withstand so many attacks from the Northern True Lord, and that he seemed to be handling it with such ease...

Guan Xun clenched and unclenched his five fingers repeatedly, seemingly easily blocking the attacks, but in reality, he was struggling, and his arm went numb from each strike.

Seeing the other party's unpleasant expression, a hint of disdain flashed in the eyes of the Northern True Lord, which were faintly gleaming with cold light, and a mocking smile appeared on his downturned lips.

A cold glint appeared between Guan Xun's brows, and he retreated inch by inch, almost forced back against the wall inside the hall.