Chapter 480: The Death of Shi Chongwei

No one expected Fairy Luoxia to suddenly attack!

One moment, she was conversing with Ye Chen. The next, she unleashed a terrifying attack, her killing intent chillingly sharp!

Her figure was as graceful as a celestial's, her curves captivating. As her light gauze veil swayed, she raised her hand, and an unimaginably terrifying power surged forth. In that instant, all the Spiritual Power in the world began to churn violently!

'What?'

Ye Chen was shaken to the core, stunned by the sudden turn of events.

But he reacted in a flash. He channeled his cultivation without reservation, erupting in a blaze of purple light. Countless dragon scales materialized across his body as the ancient roar of a dragon thundered through the heavens, shaking the very void!

Indeed, facing an opponent like Fairy Luoxia, Ye Chen didn't dare hold anything back. In an instant, his essence, energy, and spirit surged to their absolute Peak!

In that moment, he finally understood.

It turned out Fairy Luoxia had two reasons for seeking him out.

First, to warn him against entertaining any more unrealistic fantasies about Qin Ruotong.

Second, if her warning failed... she would simply kill him and be done with it!

Ye Chen found it hard to believe. One moment, Fairy Luoxia had been speaking with him cordially; the next, she had turned on him completely.

But the truth was undeniable. A monstrous killing intent radiated from Fairy Luoxia; she wasn't even trying to hide her desire to kill him!

'Then bring it on!'

'Let me see just how powerful you really are, you self-proclaimed celestial maiden, always acting so high and mighty, so above it all!!!'

A torrent of battle intent surged through Ye Chen. Shrouded in purple light and gripping the Cangming Sword, he transformed into a streak of light, charging unstoppably toward Fairy Luoxia!

Every Cultivator present was stunned.

The expressions on the faces of Song Yeming, Murong Lengfang, Jin Ninghai, and the others turned grim.

The power Ye Chen unleashed in his all-out attack sent a profound sense of threat through them.

They even felt a sense of relief that they weren't the ones facing him. His opponent was that mysterious, fairy-like girl!

This was a being whom even Princess Changyue treated with the utmost respect!

With her taking action, Ye Chen was doomed to lose this fight!

'Fairy Luoxia... Is she really going to kill Ye Chen for the sake of her sect?'

Princess Changyue's expression flickered with uncertainty. This scene had completely blindsided her!

After all, before coming to the Peach Blossom Banquet, she had never heard anything about Fairy Luoxia intending to eliminate Ye Chen.

BOOM!

In a single exchange, Ye Chen's entire body convulsed. The webbing between his thumb and forefinger split open, and the Cangming Sword was nearly knocked from his grasp. He was sent flying backward, spitting torrents of blood as he went!

And Fairy Luoxia? All she had done was lift her hand.

"Master!"

"Young Master Ye!"

"Fellow Daoist Ye Chen!"

"..."

Everyone on Ye Chen's side couldn't help but cry out in alarm.

Their faces were filled with dread and disbelief; the scene was utterly incredible!

Fairy Luoxia didn't look much older than Ye Chen.

Yet, even with his peerless combat strength, he couldn't withstand a single move from her!

A destructive torrent of energy spread across the sky. Princess Changyue, who was behind Fairy Luoxia, quickly led Shi Chongwei to a safe distance to avoid the terrifying aftershock.

Princess Changyue wasn't surprised by the outcome.

She believed she understood the terror of Fairy Luoxia better than anyone else present.

Though Ye Chen was already incredibly powerful, his cultivation was clearly no match for the unfathomable Fairy Luoxia!

"That kid is doomed."

"He's provoked an enemy far beyond anyone's imagination. No one can save him now!"

Shi Chongwei remarked from the side.

"Speaking of which, you were the ones who provoked Ye Chen first, weren't you?"

Princess Changyue said suddenly, glancing coolly at Shi Chongwei.

Upon hearing her words, a tremor ran through Shi Chongwei, and a chill went down his spine. "Your Highness, I..."

"There's no need for excuses. I've been observing from the shadows ever since Ye Chen took the stage."

"Bai Yujie was insistent on causing trouble for Ye Chen. As his commander, why didn't you stop him?"

A cold light glinted in Princess Changyue's eyes.

Shi Chongwei's face flushed red, and he didn't dare meet her gaze. "I..."

"You've been colluding with the Song family all along, haven't you?"

Princess Changyue seemed to have read his mind, cutting straight to the heart of the matter.

"It was a deal between us and the Song family!"

"Ye Chen may have outstanding talent, but his background is common. He has no support. I was just thinking of making a handsome profit from the Song family, and so I..."

Shi Chongwei tried to explain further.

"You promised the Song family you would deal with Ye Chen, but you should not have acted during the Peach Blossom Banquet."

"During my stay in Dongxuan Province, I've visited the Dongxuan Prefecture often and have had many pleasant conversations with Mansion Master Li."

"Without my consent, you brazenly allowed Bai Yujie to act. You personally broke the rules of the Peach Blossom Banquet, and you even used my name to intimidate Mansion Master Li and the others, forcing them to hesitate for fear of offending me!"

"Do you have any idea what the consequences of your actions are?"

Princess Changyue's expression was utterly frigid.

This was a separate issue. She didn't know Ye Chen, nor did she intend to speak up for a stranger.

But Shi Chongwei's unauthorized actions, taken in her absence, filled her with rage.

His actions were clearly meant to drive a wedge between her and the Dongxuan Prefecture. They also gave others leverage against her and damaged her reputation.

It would make people think she was two-faced: pleasant with the Dongxuan Prefecture to their faces, while secretly allowing her subordinates to play dirty tricks behind their backs.

As a Cultivator, she could ignore what the outside world thought of her and pay no mind to rumors and gossip.

But as Princess Changyue, she represented not only herself but the reputation of the Great Hong royal house!

Her every move was likely under intense scrutiny!

She had to be constantly mindful of her words and actions. It was exhausting, but her birthright forced her to accept this way of life.

"I was wrong!"

"Your Highness, please give me one more chance! If it happens again, I will offer you my head as penance!"

Shi Chongwei was terrified. He dropped to his knees in mid-air before Princess Changyue, his face a mask of terror and panic.

"No!"

"There won't be a next time."

"Your unauthorized actions have sealed your fate."

"I will take your head back now as a warning to the others!"

Princess Changyue's expression was ruthless, her words laced with killing intent.

Before Shi Chongwei's disbelieving eyes, she struck out with her palm. The vast Palm Force instantly froze the very space around him.

Shi Chongwei was completely immobilized. He could only watch helplessly as his body disintegrated into ash beneath her palm, his Divine Soul shattering on the spot.

All that remained was his severed head, hovering before Princess Changyue, dripping with blood!