Chapter 1316: The Advantage Is Mine

The island of Wind and Snow was a scene of bustling activity, with countless cultivators flying through the sky, signaling that a great battle was inevitable. A tense atmosphere continued to spread.

From the higher-ups to the outer sect disciples, everyone had received messages and were busy preparing.

Only Yu Wen Qian Yue remained secluded in a side hall, refusing to come out.

After pacing back and forth for a few moments, this lofty and revered figure clenched her jade-like fingers in front of her chest, unable to suppress her panic as she muttered to herself.

"Why is that mortal star cultivator still alive? Not only that, but he’s also gained a powerful backer!"

"What should I do? What should I do?"

The scene she had just witnessed lingered in her mind, leaving Yu Wen Qian Yue utterly shaken.

She couldn’t bring herself to believe that such a child of fortune existed in the world—someone who had fallen into the terrifying forbidden land of the Demon Prison, only to emerge unscathed and even stronger.

This was simply outrageous!

With such incredible luck, this young man’s future was bound to be limitless.

Yet, blinded by greed, she had failed to see the truth and had schemed against such a person. Now, she had truly stirred up a hornet’s nest. With Yi Feng returning under the protection of Guo Jiannan’s divine might, her own doom seemed imminent.

The mere thought of the legends surrounding the Invincible Sword Sovereign and the terrifying "Sword of the Gods" made Yu Wen Qian Yue feel as though she were facing an insurmountable disaster.

She paced back and forth in the hall, her face filled with anxiety, like an ant on a hot pan, completely losing her usual composure.

It wasn’t until a soft report came from outside the hall that she snapped out of her thoughts.

"Your Excellency…"

Yu Wen Qian Yue turned sharply, her voice urgent.

"Well? Where is that mortal star cultivator now? Has he gone to the Heavenly Hall to report me?!"

The outer sect disciple replied in a puzzled tone, "Your Excellency, that person just returned to his outer sect residence and injured An Shi Xuan. He hasn’t gone to the Heavenly Hall."

Hearing this, Yu Wen Qian Yue was momentarily stunned.

He hadn’t reported her?

This didn’t make sense.

Anyone who had suffered such a great injustice and gained such a powerful backer would surely seek revenge and use their newfound influence to crush their enemies.

Now that Yi Feng had befriended Elder Guo, he had gained an incredible opportunity. With such a powerful figure backing him, how could he not seek revenge and report her?

The more she thought about it, the more suspicious she became. Yu Wen Qian Yue coldly dismissed the messenger.

Sitting alone in her chair, deep in thought, she felt as though a sword was hanging over her head, ready to fall at any moment. If Yi Feng reported her to the Heavenly Hall, she would undoubtedly be ruined.

With Guo Jiannan’s influence, once the truth came out, her only fate would be death!

But as she pondered the messenger’s report, she couldn’t help but feel that something was off.

Yi Feng had dared to return to the outer sect and even injured An Shi Xuan again. Such boldness suggested that he had some kind of backing. This arrogance was to be expected.

After all, this mortal star cultivator had gained the support of Guo Jiannan, and several other powerful figures had also spoken to him, seemingly holding him in high regard.

With such a background, it was only natural that he would act with such confidence.

But…

With such backing, why hadn’t he sought revenge or reported her yet?

Filled with doubt, Yu Wen Qian Yue couldn’t help but lower her head in deep thought.

By chance, she noticed the jade slip at her waist flickering incessantly.

This was the token of a high-ranking official. Normally, it only flashed when the higher-ups issued important commands, something that might not happen even once in a hundred years. Yet today, it was flickering nonstop. How strange.

Yu Wen Qian Yue frowned slightly and instinctively extended her divine sense to investigate.

As soon as she did, she was so shocked that she leapt to her feet.

"Surround and attack Guo Jiannan?!"

The astonishing message made her pupils tremble. She never expected that the Invincible Sword Sovereign, who had just reemerged, would be ordered to be surrounded and attacked by the higher-ups, and even accused of colluding with demons!

This was completely unexpected!

After the initial shock, a glimmer of understanding flashed in Yu Wen Qian Yue’s eyes.

"So that’s it…"

"Guo Jiannan and the others have been ordered to be hunted down by Wind and Snow Island. No wonder Yi Feng hasn’t made a move yet!"

Understanding the reason behind it all, Yu Wen Qian Yue let out a long sigh of relief.

"Phew…"

She sat back down.

Her expression calmed slightly, and the usual cold, calculating gleam returned to her eyes.

"Whatever the reason, this is truly heaven helping me."

"Now that Guo Jiannan and the others are in danger themselves, that boy has no more backing. I can finally breathe a little easier and consider this a temporary escape from disaster."

As she reflected on the past, she began to piece things together.

"Now that I think about it, that Yi Feng is indeed quite strange. He doesn’t seem like someone from a mortal star at all."

"A mortal star cultivator couldn’t possibly possess such high-level treasures, nor could he withstand my formations. And there’s no way he could have the qualifications to befriend someone like the Invincible Sword Sovereign, let alone form such a close relationship!"

"A mere ant couldn’t possibly laugh and chat with a giant like that!"

"Unless…"

Suddenly, her eyes widened as if she had realized something.

"Unless he’s related to Guo Jiannan or one of the others by blood, or perhaps he’s the descendant of one of them!"

"That’s it…"

"It must be!"

"Otherwise, how could he possess such treasures? How could he have such incredible luck? I never expected this boy to be so cunning, hiding such a terrifying background while pretending to be a mere mortal star cultivator!"

"This act of playing the fool to devour the tiger is truly vicious. I almost fell for it!"

Finally understanding everything, Yu Wen Qian Yue’s expression darkened, and a look of resentment flashed in her eyes. She gripped the armrests of her chair so tightly that cracks began to form, yet it still couldn’t quell the hatred in her heart.

It wasn’t until the immortal jade armrests began to crack that this still-graceful high-ranking official finally relaxed her brows, a cold smile appearing in her eyes.

"Hmph!"

"So what if he’s the descendant of the Invincible Sword Sovereign?"

"Now that Guo Jiannan is in danger himself, this backing is like a flower in a mirror or the moon reflected in water—it could vanish at any moment!"

Thinking this, the ruthlessness in Yu Wen Qian Yue’s eyes grew even stronger.

She continued to flip through the jade slips.

After reading several urgent and fierce messages, a smile finally spread across her beautiful face.

"Hahaha…"

"Wind and Snow Island is launching a full-scale siege. All high-ranking officials and above are being mobilized, and even the long-retired seniors are coming out of seclusion. The outcome of this battle is already decided."

"Trapped in the Demon Prison for countless years, what can the Invincible Sword Sovereign do now? No matter how invincible he was in the past, his vitality must have declined significantly by now. How could he possibly escape this calamity?"

The more she thought about it, the more confident she became. Yu Wen Qian Yue’s eyes were filled with anticipation.

"A decrepit old man on his last legs—how could he possibly stand against the entire Wind and Snow Island?"

"In this battle, the advantage is mine!"

"The once-invincible Sword Sovereign, reduced to such a state, being hunted down by the very force he created—it’s truly pitiful. I won’t dirty my hands with this. I’ll just sit back and watch this drama unfold."

Unless heaven itself intervened, the Invincible Sword Sovereign was destined to fall in this battle. There was no need for her to join in the beating of a dying dog. She wouldn’t take such a risk.

Even if the possibility of failure was almost nonexistent, she didn’t want to leave anything to chance.

Once the Invincible Sword Sovereign fell, even if Yi Feng had extraordinary bloodline, his cultivation would still be limited. At that point, she could easily deal with him. Who would care about the life or death of a mere mortal star cultivator?

Everything was under control.

The luck of this child of fortune had finally run out.

All she had to do was wait for the good news, and she would escape this disaster without anyone noticing. In this situation where the outcome was already decided, there was no way any variables could arise.

Yu Wen Qian Yue slowly put away the jade slips, her eyes filled with confidence.