Yan Feixue held no lowly position among the disciples of the Harmony Divine Palace. As 7-Star Valkyrie Queen talent, she ranked among the top ten!
So, within this grand event of the Extreme Yin Celestial Realm, her accusation of an uncleansed slave pierced the ears of every woman present like countless flying swords.
A collective gasp rang through the air. At first, many thought they had misheard.
"What did she say?"
"Something about an uncleansed slave..."
"Good heavens!"
"Yan Feixue, say it again!"
The Peak of Heavenly Nymphs went into an uproar, the ice and snow seeming to melt away as each celestial maiden, great and small, faced what seemed the unforgivable horror of the age, their faces a mix of fear and outrage.
After crossing the line, Yan Feixue realized that only by stoking the flames to their fiercest could she possibly exact her revenge and survive.
So, Yan Feixue threw caution to the wind, gripped the flying talisman tightly, and with a voice louder than any, proclaimed, "I'll say it again, the slave that Feng Yao brought with her has not been cleansed, and she had close contact with him. I have evidence!"
Upon her second declaration, nearly everyone listened intently, their ears perked; how could they not hear such a scandalous revelation?
After her words, the clamor on the Peak of Heavenly Nymphs froze, giving way to an absolute, eerie silence.
Every celestial maiden’s eyes twisted in horror and disbelief towards Feng Yao...
The implications of this revelation, if confirmed true, were too terrifying to contemplate.
"Taboo! A great taboo!"
"This is an act that shakes the foundations of the Extreme Yin Celestial Realm, an unforgivable sin, a desecration of the Harmony Divine Palace, a defilement of us all!"
After the silence, the summit exploded as if struck by lightning, the eyes of every woman turned bloodshot with fury. Their most fundamental beliefs were now under tremendous siege.
"If it were just an ordinary slave whose cleansing was overlooked, perhaps it could be overlooked."
"But that slave, as Feng Yao's status rose... he's been too close to the divine bodies of too many noble celestial maidens, and even to that of a 9-Star Boundless Immortal prodigy..."
The mere thought struck a deep chord of dread in most.
The situation was too grave!
"Feixue!" Seeing the situation spiral beyond control, Valkyrie Queen Cang Xue hurriedly ascended the fighting platform, standing firmly by Yan Feixue's side.
"Master!" Yan Feixue swiftly bowed and raised the flying talisman in her hand, declaring aloud for all to hear. “Here’s what happened! Just yesterday, my little sister, Yan Ruoxuan, was meant to come to the Harmony Divine Palace for the entrance selection process. But after sending this flying talisman, she vanished!
"On it, she wrote that she witnessed a Yin Devil with an uncleansed slave close at hand, and it even contained a brief recording of their images. I have verified it 1,000 times, and that Yin Devil is none other than Feng Yao. I kept silent due to her formidable talents... But now, as she's about to represent the Harmony Divine Palace in the Grand Assembly of Myriad Sects, I fear she will bring disgrace upon the very purity of our Extreme Yin Celestial Realm. I had no choice but to reveal this in public, to protect the reputation of our Harmony Divine Palace!”
Yan Feixue's account was crystal clear. The celestial maidens listening were left dumbfounded, each drawing a sharp breath.
"You did well...”
“This could destroy our Extreme Yin Celestial Realm!”
“Quick, display that recording for all to see the evidence, make her confess!”
After Yan Feixue spoke, the Peak of Heavenly Nymphs immediately descended into chaos.
Under normal circumstances, such an event would elate them for years.
As they stood there, dazed, the flying talismans in their hands vanished, now in the possession of the Snow Lineage Diva.
All the celestial maidens were momentarily taken aback.
“This matter is grave; the Diva herself will judge!”
“If this turns out to be true, Feng Yao is in deep trouble...”
Soon enough, Yan Feixue and the others snapped to their senses, their excitement palpable.
Under their intense gaze, the Snow Lineage Diva held the three flying talismans, her beautiful eyes flickering as she read the contents. Her eyelashes trembled! Then, without a word, she returned to her exalted seat. When she sat down, her throne was veiled in a layer of snow.
A mist of frost clung to her face, making it impossible for the common eye to discern the turmoil beneath her eerily beautiful visage. Her face, though stunning, bore the tumult of an avalanche. In those pink eyes swirled a tempest of contorted emotions, shame, hatred, sorrow, and pain.
To the onlooker, her internal storm was unseen; they could only perceive the chill that enveloped her, a deep, piercing coldness.
This undoubtedly substantiated the claims made by the three sisters.
“Feng Yao is truly finished now!”
“That despicable devil... With such a look, it’s clear she harbors strong desires, prone to indulgence. Such a Yin Devil, no matter how talented, cannot represent the sanctity of our Harmony Divine Palace!”
The Peak of Heavenly Nymphs erupted once more, as if the verdict had been sealed.
Soon, a torrent of criticism and curses were hurled towards Feng Yao!
Feng Yao, with her arms crossed, watched all unfold with a detached coolness. She knew well that envy was the true reason many despised her. They had lacked a point of attack before, but now, armed with the sword of chastity, their assaults had gained ferocity.
Every celestial maiden’s word was a sword, wildly thrusting at her.
Mostly, it was the younger female disciples who hurled the abuses.
Some Valkyries and Valkyrie Princesses, seeing the only one who had viewed the flying talisman, the Snow Lineage Diva, remain silent and withhold judgment, were not in a hurry.
“Perhaps for the Diva, to forsake an unparalleled celestial talent is too grievous a choice.”
“Yan Feixue was too reckless. Had she not exposed this matter publicly, there might have been room for mediation.”
“Now, the Diva must be in agony!”
Many Valkyries looked towards Xue Yuening.
This elder Valkyrie, once envied by all, now saw her friends quietly distancing themselves, fearful of the repercussions.
Tears welled in Xue Yuening’s eyes as she nervously watched Feng Yao, at a loss for words.
She had seen Yun Xiao! So, when the accusations came, she too sensed something amiss about that young man. She knew, with near certainty, that Yan Feixue’s allegations were true...
"Ah, a shame...” Xue Yuening could only sigh, muttering with a shake of her head, “These children, so envious of those better than themselves, only strike when one is down. Had this been handled differently, it wouldn’t have placed such a burden on the Diva."
On one hand were the foundational principles of the Extreme Yin Celestial Realm. On the other hand was a talent immense enough to herald the revival of the Extreme Yin Celestial Realm. How to choose?
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