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The Holy Maiden of Pear Blossom Palace is named Wang Shutong, born with an Ice Body and a flawless foundation.

From the moment she was born, she was taken in as a personal disciple by the Palace Master and designated as the new Holy Maiden, holding a position of great honor.

Wang Shutong did not disappoint Pear Blossom Palace’s dedicated cultivation. Now, at just over three hundred years old, she has reached the mid-stage of the Divine Transformation Realm, her strength surpassing her peers.

Countless young talents are infatuated with her, too many to count.

“Let’s go meet the people from Star-Plucking Tower.”

Understanding the cause and effect of the situation, Wang Shutong didn’t actually believe that Star-Plucking Tower was behind it. However, all clues pointed to Star-Plucking Tower, and whether it was true or not, they had to demand an explanation.

Because this was not just about the Sky Iron, but also about the dignity of Pear Blossom Palace.

If Wang Shutong and her people remained silent, it would only make their peers think Pear Blossom Palace feared Star-Plucking Tower.

“Let’s go!”

Gathering hundreds of disciples from Pear Blossom Palace, Wang Shutong stood at the forefront, her voice cold and clear.

Sky Iron is not a material drifting in the starry sky but an iron block of unknown origin, unrecorded in ancient texts and without any marks of the great world’s laws.

Years ago, the first dean of the Academy obtained a small piece of Sky Iron at the Hundred Veins Banquet, and with various precious minerals, forged a batch of top-tier high-quality holy swords.

Sky Iron contains special laws, different from this world. Therefore, ordinary Xumi Rings and Heaven and Earth Bags cannot store it.

Xiao Yanran and others wanted to meet Wang Shutong quickly because she had the ability to protect the Sky Iron and possessed the highest quality Xumi Ring, which could likely store the Sky Iron.

Despite Chen Qingyuan’s usual greedy and cunning behavior, his foundation is far superior to his peers, even surpassing some old fellows.

When he joined the Academy, his master Yu Chenran gave him a high-quality Xumi Ring as a greeting gift.

Even without the Xumi Ring, Chen Qingyuan still had the mysterious Jade Bracelet given by the Red-Dressed Girl from Sky Abyss.

The Jade Bracelet is mysterious, allowing communication with the Red-Dressed Girl across the endless void, storing items, and containing many complex law fragments.

With Chen Qingyuan’s current abilities, he couldn’t fully understand the Jade Bracelet’s functions, using it mostly as a good luck charm.

On the desolate ancient star, the mountain range stretched endlessly, with a murderous aura permeating every void.

On the left stood over a hundred disciples of Star-Plucking Tower.

On the right, Wang Shutong led over three hundred people from Pear Blossom Palace, demanding justice.

“Holy Maiden, you claim our Star-Plucking Tower disciples ambushed your sect, injuring more than ten disciples and stealing the Sky Iron. How could this be true?”

Wan Ling, dressed in blue, frowned and questioned.

“That person initially wore the attire of a Star-Plucking Tower disciple. At first, we also thought it was someone framing you. But at a critical moment, that person used the Nine Li Star Borrowing Technique, which is a top-tier Dao Technique of Star-Plucking Tower. How could it be fake?”

Wang Shutong, dressed in a white dress and wearing a white veil, placed her hands in front of her, her gaze clear as spring water, questioning calmly.

“Although the Nine Li Star Borrowing Technique is a Dao Law of Star-Plucking Tower, many forces have stolen it. Please, Holy Maiden, do not be deceived.”

Facing the aggressive Pear Blossom Palace crowd, Wan Ling did not want a fight and maintained a polite attitude.

“Heh.” Wang Shutong sneered, stating her intention directly, “Do you think I care about the person’s true identity?”

“What do you mean?”

Wan Ling seemed to understand but was still puzzled, his expression serious.

“Regardless of whether he impersonated a Star-Plucking Tower disciple, Star-Plucking Tower must apologize for this matter and bear the corresponding responsibility.”

Regarding the issue of face, Wang Shutong would not back down an inch.

“Holy Maiden, are you serious?”

Hearing this, Wan Ling finally understood.

“Don’t think that just because you’re from Imperial Province, you’re superior. The face of Pear Blossom Palace cannot be trampled on. Apologize and help us retrieve the Sky Iron, and this matter will be settled.”

Wang Shutong spoke frankly.

“Impossible!” Wan Ling refused without hesitation.

Even if Star-Plucking Tower wasn’t responsible, Wan Ling couldn’t apologize in front of everyone.

Apologizing to peers would become a joke if it spread.

Wan Ling was not an ordinary disciple but the Holy Son of Star-Plucking Tower, representing its dignity.

“Then there’s nothing more to say.” Wang Shutong stepped forward slowly, extreme coldness emanating from her body, quickly enveloping the void, making both body and soul tremble.

“Prepare for battle.”

Wan Ling transmitted a sound to his fellow disciples, preparing for a fight.

Neither side was willing to back down for now, taking this opportunity to test each other’s strength. As for the final resolution, they would fight first and talk later.

In the meantime, Chen Qingyuan, the instigator, was plotting other things without a hint of guilt.

“The people from Listening Rain Tower seem difficult to deal with!”

A few days ago, Chen Qingyuan learned that the Holy Son of Listening Rain Tower had obtained three Fortune Green Lotuses.

Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyuan was very excited and couldn’t ignore it.

Listening Rain Tower is one of the thirty-six sects in Imperial Province.

Its Holy Son is named Xu Jie, a burly man with bronze skin and arms thicker than most people’s thighs.

Xu Jie appeared clumsy but was actually sharp-minded and very cunning.

“Who’s there?” Xu Jie and a dozen others were passing through the area when he suddenly stopped and shouted towards the nearby void, “Come out!”

Hiding in the dark, Chen Qingyuan’s heart skipped a beat, surprised, thinking, “He found me!”

It didn’t make sense!

I hid so well, without revealing any aura, how could I be discovered?

Just as Chen Qingyuan hesitated whether to come out, Xu Jie relaxed slightly and continued forward as if nothing had happened.

The other disciples of Listening Rain Tower remained calm, long accustomed to Xu Jie’s paranoia and tricks. If nothing happened, it was fine; if something did, this method could throw hidden enemies into disarray, exposing them.

Fortunately, Chen Qingyuan was experienced and stayed still. Otherwise, if he had revealed even a hint of aura, the Listening Rain Tower disciples would have detected it first, making it difficult to act in secret.

“So, he was trying to lure the enemy out. Such caution makes him hard to deal with.”

Chen Qingyuan relaxed slightly, thinking his plan had been discovered.

“But, I enjoy doing challenging things.”

With a change in tone, Chen Qingyuan secretly observed the route of the Listening Rain Tower group, watching them approach the hidden formation, full of anticipation.

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