Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return Chapter 1410: Fen Qianji Arrives in Time to Save

"The Five Spirits Life Plate of our temple is indeed with you all. I have tirelessly sought it, only to find it now without effort." Witnessing the coordinated assault from several individuals, Gai Huangji's expression brightened with joy, and he then unleashed a sword strike.

A formidable power emanated from his ancient longsword. Mu Hanyan experienced a crushing sensation in her chest, compelling her to retreat several steps until her back met a wall. She managed to regain her balance, but blood surged within her chest, and the circulation of Qi became difficult.

Huayue and the others fared even worse, crashing against the stone wall with no means of defense, each expelling a mouthful of crimson blood, their complexions turning exceedingly pallid.

"Thunder Sound Sky Shake, what is that traitor Hua Guanyu to you all?!" Gai Huangji even took a step back, his gaze fixed on Huayue with palpable murderous intent after overcoming his initial astonishment.

Given Mu Hanyan and her companions' current strength, they should have posed no challenge to a Ninth Rank Sword Master like himself. However, he was unexpectedly forced back a single step. One contributing factor was the Nine Heavens Star Fall technique unleashed by Mu Hanyan, its power far exceeding his projections. Another was Huayue's unique innate ability, Thunder Sound Sky Shake, whose devastating shockwave bypassed physical defenses, directly assaulting internal organs and compelling even him to retreat to dissipate its force.

Such a divine innate ability was something he had only ever witnessed in one other individual: Hua Guanyu. Like himself, Hua Guanyu was a Divine Guardian Priest, yet he had defected from the temple and fled to the Holy Court Continent.

"He is my father," Huayue declared with unyielding pride, holding her head high. Despite possessing no recollection of her father, the inherent bond of blood remained an unbreakable connection.

"So, you are the offspring Hua Guanyu abandoned. Most excellent. Utterly excellent. That traitor met his end far too soon, evading the temple's God Slaying Order. Today, I shall utilize you to fulfill that decree and offer a satisfactory explanation to our Lord Divine," Gai Huangji proclaimed with a hearty laugh.

A pang of unease struck Mu Hanyan's heart. If her memory served her correctly, Yue Ji had indeed mentioned that Hua Guanyu had overcome immense hardships to traverse the forbidden land and reach the Holy Court, only to perish under the relentless pursuit of the temple's formidable experts. Then why did Gai Huangji assert that he died prematurely, escaping the temple's God Slaying Order? What enigma lay at the heart of this discrepancy?

However, Mu Hanyan found herself with precious little time for contemplation as Gai Huangji raised his longsword once more, preparing to strike at her again.

Huayue and the others' faces contorted with alarm, their desire to intervene palpable, but the preceding offensive, though not inflicting grievous wounds, had compelled them to channel their power through the Five Great Magical Instruments once more. Even with some Qi recuperated, they were no longer capable of lifting their swords.

Mu Hanyan's own condition was not significantly better; with the majority of her Qi depleted, she lacked the combat prowess even of a mere First Rank Sword Master.

Precisely as Mu Hanyan teetered on the brink of falling beneath Gai Huangji's sword, a swift silhouette suddenly surged upwards, launching a sword thrust towards Gai Huangji.

"Heavenly Star, Sword Dance!" With Yan Yuchu's clear declaration, a blinding streak of sword light flashed forth, resembling a cascade of countless twinkling stars.

His form, akin to a streaking meteor, propelled directly towards Gai Huangji.

While the sheer might of his sword strikes could not rival Huayue and the others at their absolute peak, nor could it match the profound and enigmatic sword techniques of Jiang Yuzhe and Zirong, his velocity far surpassed theirs.

Mu Hanyan was compelled to concede that even if her strength remained unhindered, unless she forcefully attained the Sword Saint Realm, she could not hope to contend with Yan Yuchu's astonishing speed.

The Yan Family, among the esteemed Eight Great Families, held a standing that rivaled the Mu Family, underscoring the remarkable distinctiveness of their cultivation techniques.

As the ancient adage wisely states, 'Nothing is unbreakable except for speed.' Despite Gai Huangji's superior power, which dwarfed Yan Yuchu's, he was taken aback by Yan Yuchu's blinding velocity, which seemed to transcend cultivation limits. Startled, he was forced to retreat.

"Hurry, escape!" Yan Yuchu's urgent shout echoed.

Mu Hanyan did not falter; she swiftly turned, cradling the unconscious Ye Yanran, and sprinted towards the outer courtyard. With Yan Yuchu's incredible speed, even if he couldn't inflict harm upon Gai Huangji, he should possess the ability to extricate himself safely. Remaining behind would only serve to impede Yan Yuchu. When the moment demanded decisive action, Mu Hanyan would not allow emotional attachments to dictate her course.

Regrettably, her assessment underestimated Gai Huangji's capabilities.

"Indeed, the sole Heavenly Gifted Genius within the Yan Family to awaken their bloodline in countless centuries, you possess a certain skill, but only to this extent," Gai Huangji remarked dismissively. As he spoke, his left hand executed a series of intricate hand seals, and an unseen Qi Light erupted outwards.

Yan Yuchu's body, previously as swift as a meteor, suddenly seized up, as if ensnared by an invisible, immense hand grasping his throat. His face flushed crimson, and he struggled to draw breath.

Radiating from him as the epicenter, the very air within a zhang radius began to warp and distort, draining all ambient Heaven and Earth Power, rendering even the air itself utterly devoid of vitality.

"This is the Lifeless Prison! It is a power far beyond your capacity to withstand," Gai Huangji declared with undisguised arrogance.

Even though a continental sealing barrier prevented him from fully breaking through, his power was constrained to the Ninth Rank Sword Master level. Nevertheless, as a Sword Saint and a preeminent figure, his command over arcane and mysterious techniques was far beyond Yan Yuchu's ability to contend with.

Mu Hanyan and the others had already neared the courtyard's wall, preparing to vault over and make their escape, but they abruptly halted their movements.

Given Yan Yuchu's extraordinary agility, he could have fled. Yet, he chose to remain and aid their escape. Now, on the precipice of death, how could they possibly abandon him?

Mu Hanyan clenched her jaw, her longsword slicing through the air as she renewed her assault on Gai Huangji. Huayue and the others did not falter, their long swords gripped tightly, following closely in her wake.

"Seeking your own demise!" Upon observing their return, Gai Huangji let out a string of sneers before unleashing a sword strike.

Previously, even with their powers artificially amplified, Mu Hanyan and the others struggled to withstand him. Now, with Mu Hanyan's strength diminished to the First Rank Sword Master, and Huayue and the others in an even more precarious state, how could they possibly endure Gai Huangji's fatal blow?

Witnessing Mu Hanyan and Huayue on the verge of perishing beneath Gai Huangji's sword, Yan Yuchu felt a surge of intense anxiety and rage, his eyes almost bulging from their sockets. However, ensnared within the Lifeless Prison barrier, he couldn't even draw a breath, let alone rescue them.

"Halt!" Just then, a chilling voice pierced the air, and a shadowy figure descended like a sharpened spear.

The sword was unsheathed, and two beams of sword light clashed head-on. With a resounding impact, Gai Huangji was forced to retreat, the sword light aimed at Mu Hanyan dispersed.

"Who are you?" Gai Huangji's expression shifted slightly as he examined the young man standing before him.

"Depart. These individuals are not yours to kill," the young man stated with an air of calm composure.

"Hmph, I concede you possess some capability, but to believe a single utterance can compel me to cease is to vastly overestimate yourself," Gai Huangji scoffed coldly.