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Chapter 557: Chapter 228: The Unexpected Appearance of Yuan Youwei! Ji Mingyue VS Yuan Youwei! The Great Elder Ancestor Makes a Move, Capturing Them All in One Go_3

Zi Miao Zhen and Ji Mingyue had arrived in Luming Divine Province, and Yuan Youwei knew immediately. She stayed hidden in the shadows, only occasionally showing herself in the far distance before swiftly escaping; neither of the peerless saintesses discovered her presence.

Yuan Youwei watched as Zi Miao Zhen headed to Qianyuan Divine Province, but she didn’t stop her. She wanted Zi Miao Zhen to scout ahead for her, to test the waters of Qianyuan Divine Province and see if it was the doing of some Mysterious Forces.

Zi Miao Zhen was from White Emperor City and didn’t carry a token for seeking, so she would probably start with those Mysterious Forces, which could easily alert them.

If it was the work of Mysterious Forces, she could strike directly, intercept and not only take away Empress Yuanchu’s soul fragment but also the Huangyue Imperial Empire empress’s soul fragment.

If not, then it was very likely the work of major Holy Land Schools like Bai Yujing, Xumi Mountain, or Penglai Immortal Sect, and she would have to plan carefully.

In any event, letting Zi Miao Zhen scout ahead was a win for her.

However, Zi Miao Zhen had been gone for a month without any news, vanishing without a trace. Yuan Youwei did not know if she was still investigating in secret, and even through Tianji Pavilion’s resources, she couldn’t find Zi Miao Zhen’s whereabouts.

But Yuan Youwei wasn’t in a rush. She was very patient and just waited; with her cultivation level, she was definitely going to be the biggest winner.

As for Ji Mingyue, Yuan Youwei would not allow her to go. That would disrupt her plans.

Ji Mingyue was from the Huangyue Imperial Empire and didn’t get along with Zi Miao Zhen. If she caused a ruckus, it could alert the quarry prematurely, and she might not find out anything.

Moreover, Yuan Youwei did not want Ji Mingyue to find the soul fragment of the empress. She wanted to take Huangyue Imperial Empire empress’s soul fragment herself, which would undoubtedly be a great achievement. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

She had cultivated to the second level of Quasi Emperor and had been eager to acquire a weapon of the Heaven Imperial Realm, then use its power to venture into forbidden places to seize great opportunities, increasing her chances of mastering the Heavenly Sovereign Path and becoming an emperor.

If she managed this task well, Empress Yuanchu might even bestow her a Top Grade imperial weapon.

Ji Mingyue also had an imperial weapon with her, and if she found the empress’s soul fragment first, it would be hard for Yuan Youwei to snatch it away; if Yuan Youwei also managed to get Empress Yuanchu’s soul fragment, Yuan Youwei wouldn’t even accomplish her primary objective.

So, no matter what, Ji Mingyue could not go to Qianyuan Divine Province; even if it meant fighting with Ji Mingyue, Yuan Youwei would stop her.

“Yuan Youwei, who do you think you are? What gives you the right to speak to me like this?”

The saintess Ji Mingyue was not at all intimidated and directly clashed with Yuan Youwei. Their imposing auras churned between heaven and earth, causing tumultuous waves in the surrounding seas.

When Empress Yuan Youwei in the purple dress spoke these words, Ji Mingyue knew there was no peaceful resolution; Yuan Youwei indeed came to block her.

“Because I am stronger than you,” Yuan Youwei stated calmly.

Above her head, an imperial weapon materialized, its dazzling Emperor’s Light illuminating all of heaven and earth as it pressed towards Ji Mingyue.

“Hmph~”

Ji Mingyue snorted coldly, and an imperial weapon also appeared above her head, shooting out strands after strands of Emperor’s Might like a rising sun, rays glittering in thousands, overshadowing the cosmic starry sky.

Both imperial weapons had only awakened a sliver of their power, facing off without the intention to fight.

They were both Top Grade imperial weapons and sensed that they contained two types of laws; their strengths were similar, and it wasn’t worth it to fight seriously over the pride of Yuan Youwei and Ji Mingyue.

The Artifact Spirits of the two imperial weapons reached a tacit understanding in an instant, letting Yuan Youwei and Ji Mingyue settle it between themselves.

“Ji Mingyue, without the help of your imperial weapon, do you really think you are my match?”

Yuan Youwei’s overpowering aura surged towards Ji Mingyue. Her face was full of smiles; this was the situation she wanted. Her cultivation was higher, wasn’t it?

Ji Mingyue’s eyebrows knitted tightly, and behind her emerged a colossal Primordial Spirit, thousands of fathoms tall. A Quasi Emperor weapon shone brilliantly, forcefully countering Yuan Youwei’s pressure.

“Wen Yu, are you really not going to make a move?”

Ji Mingyue communicated with the spirit of her imperial weapon, somewhat dissatisfied.

“Mingyue, I can’t make a move, I’m tied down by her.”

“You know, me using all my power wouldn’t make much of a difference, her strength is almost equal to mine.”

The alluring voice of Artifact Spirit Wen Yu also entered Ji Mingyue’s mind.

Ji Mingyue’s face showed unwillingness; without an imperial weapon, and given the significant difference in their cultivations, she truly was no match for Yuan Youwei.

But Ji Mingyue didn’t want to give up like this. If she did, she would have to retreat today. With Yuan Youwei blocking her, it would be difficult to enter Qianyuan Divine Province later on.

On the other hand, Ji Mingyue didn’t want to lose face. Like Yuan Youwei, she was a Heavenly Immortal famed throughout the Endless Yuankun Domain, and even though Yuan Youwei ranked higher, was it only because her cultivation was higher?

“Ji Mingyue, if you don’t retreat, I won’t show mercy,” Yuan Youwei said indifferently, her demeanor cold and ready to act. She, too, wanted to gauge Ji Mingyue’s Combat Ability and suppress her reputation.

“Dream on!”

Ji Mingyue snorted coldly and exploded into action, charging towards Yuan Youwei.

Even if she was defeated, with Wen Yu’s protection, she wouldn’t die. At worst, she could retreat. But if she withdrew without fighting, she would be displeased with herself, and it would be hard to explain to the empress when she returned.

“Bang!”

With a raise of her hand, Yuan Youwei shattered Ji Mingyue’s attack and said calmly, “If that’s the extent of your strength, you’re in for a tough time today.”

“Hmph~”

Ji Mingyue snorted again, her imposing Primordial Spirit returning to her body. She grasped the Quasi Emperor weapon, fully activating it, and charged at Yuan Youwei once more.

With the Quasi Emperor weapon in hand, Ji Mingyue’s combat ability greatly increased, temporarily matching that of a Quasi Emperor. However, this consumed a lot and the weapon’s energy wouldn’t last long.