Chapter 435: Chapter 435: The Face and the Peach Blossom Are Mutually Reflected in Red

Su Jingyao’s expression changed.

The martial artist scolding her had a robust build and an extraordinary aura, and even from several steps away, the overwhelming pressure from him could be felt.

Moreover, the look in this guardian’s eyes was filled with blatant malice and hostility when he gazed at Su Jingyao.

At this moment, Su Jingyao felt as if she was being directly targeted by a fierce beast.

A chill crept over her, and fear filled her heart! 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Although cultivators possess magical spells, in most situations, they rely on talismans and arrays for combat, being quite weak in close quarters fighting.

Su Jingyao had also studied martial arts and had quite a talent for it.

However, mana and true qi couldn’t be cultivated simultaneously, and she could barely reach the level of a Tier Three Transformation Realm.

This was already considered quite remarkable.

But right now, Su Jingyao faced a battle-hardened Tier Five expert!

She had no doubt that he could kill her with a single strike.

In such circumstances, Su Jingyao neither flinched nor apologized to Yuan Zishan.

This disciple of Mingxiu Peak smiled sweetly, "Apologize? Apologize for what?"

The guardian martial artist was momentarily stunned.

He harbored intense malice towards Su Jingyao and was prepared to make a move.

Yet, Su Jingyao’s smile was like a spring breeze brushing his face, dissolving his inner hostility unconsciously and even inducing an inexplicable shame.

This Tier Five martial artist involuntarily took a step back, lowered his head, and said, "Forget it."

And the surrounding people, including Yuan Zishan, all had their expressions change drastically.

They observed as a few new branches silently and suddenly sprouted from the trunk of a large tree next to Su Jingyao.

Vibrant green branches quickly bore leaves, followed by blooming pink flower buds.

In just a moment, flowers blossomed, emitting fragrance, as though spring had arrived, even the air was filled with the aroma of peach blossoms.

Everyone’s mood turned calm, harboring no trace of malice toward Su Jingyao.

"Mutual Reflection Red!"

Yuan Zishan was the first to come back to her senses, her gaze at Su Jingyao filled with disbelief, "Sister, you actually mastered this secret technique!"

"All thanks to you!"

Su Jingyao’s smile abruptly vanished, her beautiful eyes filled with ice, "I’ve told you, I’m not your sister, don’t pretend to be close!"

March’s spring breeze instantly turned into winter’s icy snow, chilling to the bone.

At this point, the guardian martial artist who had been first enchanted also regained his senses, his coarse face turning purplish-red, his glaring eyes filled with violent rage.

He was embarrassed in front of Yuan Zishan and the others because of Su Jingyao’s spell.

Now he was both shocked and angry.

To know that just a moment’s lapse, if someone attacked, he would surely have suffered greatly!

If before, the guardian martial artist only wanted to intimidate Su Jingyao, now he had a true intent to kill.

But Zhang Yuan quietly stood in front of him.

What a joke, Zhang Yuan not blocking him immediately was already a slight dereliction of duty.

How could he allow continued provocation?

His right hand gripped the Taowu Saber, his fighting spirit and presence escalating, and he locked firmly onto the same-tier expert before him.

If the other side dared to attack, it would be the moment to determine life and death.

"Stop!"

Yuan Zishan suddenly said sharply, "Senior Brother Lu, let’s go."

She gave Su Jingyao a deep look, and said, "Junior Sister Su, I suppose this Mutual Reflection Red secret technique was specially prepared for me? Truly impressive, I concede."

Su Jingyao coldly replied, "Prepared for you? You’re overestimating yourself!"

The full name of the secret technique Su Jingyao cultivated is "The face and the peach blossom are mutually reflected in red," capable of shaking the divine soul and harming the enemy invisibly, and it counters the charm technique.

And Yuan Zishan happened to excel in charm techniques!

In fact, Yuan Zishan wasn’t wrong, Su Jingyao’s secret technique was cultivated specifically to counter her.

However, the Mutual Reflection Red secret technique is profound and requires the rare human-faced butterfly as a guide, leading to only a few cultivators in Upper Scenic Celestial having mastered it.

"Don’t be so smug!"

At this moment, a green-robed cultivator by the side could no longer hold back, and coldly stepped forward, "Su Jingyao, don’t be so smug, Junior Sister Yuan has always been yielding to you, don’t fail to appreciate it!"

This cultivator was handsome and had an out-of-this-world demeanor, with a trace of arrogance between his eyebrows.

Clearly, he was also an outstanding figure within Nine Peaks and Nine Veins of Upper Scenic Celestial!

Su Jingyao did not quarrel with him, but her eyes faintly showed the color of peach blossoms.

No hint of romance, only a thread of evil qi flowing.

Peach Blossom Evil!

The green-robed cultivator was startled and instinctively gripped a talisman.

"Senior Brother Chen, stop talking."

Yuan Zishan suddenly tugged at his sleeve, softly saying, "It’s getting late, we should head back earlier."

The green-robed cultivator came to his senses, involuntarily twitching the corner of his eye.

He reluctantly forced a smile, shot a fierce glare at Su Jingyao, then turned and left.

The six of them quickly distanced themselves from Zhang Yuan and Su Jingyao.

Su Jingyao snorted, wrinkling her nose and said, "They got off easy!"

Although she had barely stepped into the threshold of "The face and the peach blossom are mutually reflected in red."

Using this secret technique to deal with same-tier cultivators was still quite sharp.

Su Jingyao was confident that she could make them look very foolish.

Unfortunately, Yuan Zishan prevented the potential for further conflict between the two.

This left Su Jingyao regretful.

She spent countless hours and energy mastering "The face and the peach blossom are mutually reflected in red."

And paid a steep price.

She wanted to verify her spell-casting skills through actual combat, but couldn’t as she wished, how could she not feel regret?

Zhang Yuan laughed, "There will be opportunities in the future."

Su Jingyao sighed, "The Nine Peaks Grand Competition is held every three years, sect regulations forbid internal fighting, otherwise, I would definitely teach those bastards a lesson!"

As she spoke, her tone was full of resentment.

Zhang Yuan nodded, "Let’s go."

After getting to know Su Jingyao, Zhang Yuan found that this girl actually had many thoughts and even hostility hidden within her heart.

She wasn’t as innocent and naive as she appeared on the surface.

It seems her life experience has been quite tumultuous.

For instance, Su Jingyao only ever mentioned her father once and never spoke of her mother.

Zhang Yuan had no intention of probing into Su Jingyao’s private secrets, but he thought she should live a happier and more joyful life.

There was no need to battle Yuan Zishan to the death.

Of course, having not tasted bitterness, one does not counsel goodness.

Which words could be spoken and which could not, Zhang Yuan was quite clear about!

He and Su Jingyao returned to the exit of the Cyan Profound Secret Realm.

A temporary camp was set up in the valley outside, specifically for disciples and guardians returning from the secret realm to rest.

By the next day, most of the Upper Scenic Celestial disciples participating in this sect competition had returned.

Some, however, were never seen again even after the stone gate was closed.

Those who couldn’t return, perhaps had stayed there forever!