The Forest of Soul Severing was a place of layered mountains.
In the lush, dense forest, Su Luo stood atop an ancient tree that required two people to embrace, patiently waiting for prey.
Suddenly, a startling beast roar echoed from the distance, startling a flock of birds into flight. A gust of foul wind blew, accompanied by the sounds of pursuit, gradually approaching her.
Su Luo frowned, fearing her waiting prey would be scared away.
Moments later, a massive, jet-black demonic beast burst forth, smashing through numerous trees as it charged recklessly. Behind it, a group of fully armed guards cautiously surrounded it, yet dared not get too close.
"Careful, don't let the Golden Thread Demonic Lizard escape!"
"Everyone, attack together! Be careful… Blast it, the Golden Thread Demonic Lizard has entered a berserk state! Everyone, retreat!"
Su Luo's eyes shifted. Weren't these the royal guards of the Cloud Cang Kingdom?
Behind them, there was a group of gorgeously dressed young nobles, looking relaxed as if attending a hunt. At the center of this group was a young man wearing a golden crown.
Beside him, a voluptuous and enchanting beauty in white leaned in.
"Fourth Prince, we've been chasing this Golden Thread Demonic Lizard for an entire day. It's so difficult to deal with, what if it escapes again?"
Shangguan Haotian held the delicate hand of the white-clad maiden and said confidently, "Rest assured, Fei Yan. This prince will definitely get the demonic core of this Golden Thread Demonic Lizard for you, to help you break through to the sixth-tier Profound Master realm."
Su Feiyan lowered her head shyly, "Fourth Prince, you are too good to Fei Yan."
A noble in fine clothes sighed, "The Fourth Prince is truly devoted. The Golden Thread Demonic Lizard is so terrifying, only the Fourth Prince would dare to spare no expense for his beloved."
"It's a pity that Miss Su's fate is thin, otherwise, she would be with the Fourth Prince."
Shangguan Haotian's expression darkened, "Enough, don't mention that bitch! She's always so aloof and arrogant, yet she's a cripple and still went to the Canglan River alone to play. She's been missing for so long; she's probably been eaten by the river monsters. It's her own foolishness."
"Yes, Fourth Prince, it's all Miss Su's fault."
The accompanying disciples of noble families quickly changed the subject, praising in unison how the Fourth Prince and the Second Miss Su were more suited for each other, a match made in heaven. They said that once the Second Miss Su broke through to the sixth-tier Profound Master, it would be their wedding day.
Su Luo's lips curved into a slight smile. She hadn't expected to encounter these two troublesome individuals when she came to the Soul Severing Canyon to hunt.
Fate truly does make enemies cross paths!
She was not from the Xuanhuang Continent but had transmigrated. The original owner was the eldest daughter of the Su family, one of the four great families of the Cloud Cang Kingdom. She had been betrothed to the Fourth Prince Shangguan Haotian since childhood, and they grew up together.
However, as the original owner grew up, Shangguan Haotian, finding her low cultivation and cold demeanor inconvenient, insisted on intimacy only after marriage. Under the deliberate seduction of his sister, Su Feiyan, the two quickly became entangled and poisoned the original owner.
Three months ago, Su Feiyan secretly invited the original owner for a boat trip on the Canglan River. When no one was around, she disfigured her and pushed her into the river filled with demonic beasts.
Fortunately, at a critical moment, Su Luo's soul transmigrated.
She was the sect leader of a Xuanmen sect in the 22nd century. During her accidental transmigration, by chance, she activated her family's treasured Divine Eye Mirror, which fused into her soul.
With the power of the divine artifact, Su Luo managed to escape death.
Seeing this pair of scoundrels appear, Su Luo couldn't help but recall the hardships she endured recovering from her injuries over the past three months.
The revenge of the original owner would be exacted today.
As everyone chattered and laughed, the Golden Thread Demonic Lizard unexpectedly broke through the guards' encirclement and charged towards them. Its scarlet eyes and gaping maw lunged forward in an instant, startling everyone into dodging and drawing their weapons.
Su Feiyan, frightened, forgot to act and quickly hid behind Shangguan Haotian, gasping in alarm.
Shangguan Haotian was forced to draw his long sword and face the Golden Thread Demonic Lizard, slashing at its head.
A massive shockwave surged back, almost making him drop his sword. Four of his trusted elite guards rushed forward, but in a moment, one guard was bitten, and another had his leg severed. Blood spilled everywhere.
The noble disciples finally understood the terror of the Golden Thread Demonic Lizard, and Shangguan Haotian began to regret his actions.
Just as he was about to flee…
Suddenly, a silver light descended from the sky, piercing the left eye of the Golden Thread Demonic Lizard.
It was an arrow!
Immediately after, another whistling sound cut through the air, and the second arrow accurately struck the Golden Thread Demonic Lizard's other eye.
The two arrows pinned it firmly to the ground. The Golden Thread Demonic Lizard thrashed wildly in pain, its blood gushing out, but it could not break free. Gradually, it ceased all movement.
Everyone stared, stunned.
Who was it that had killed the Golden Thread Demonic Lizard with just two arrows?
This was a ferocious sixth-tier demonic beast!
Following the sound, everyone looked over and saw a woman leap down from the ancient tree, walking with a relaxed gait.
She wore a silver mask and a pale green long dress, holding a bow and arrows. Sunlight filtered through the tree canopy, shining upon her, casting a layer of golden light, making her appear like a celestial being descended.
Even though this woman looked very young, everyone present believed she was an absolute master!
The woman walked up to the Golden Thread Demonic Lizard, drew out two silver long arrows, wiped them clean, and placed them back into her quiver. She then took out a sharp dagger, quickly sliced open the head of the Golden Thread Demonic Lizard, and retrieved a crimson crystal.
Su Feiyan's eyes turned red at the sight, but she dared not snatch it.
She clutched Shangguan Haotian's sleeve, her eyes pleading. Shangguan Haotian patted her hand reassuringly, stepped forward, cupped his fist, and said, "Miss, I am Shangguan Haotian, the Fourth Prince of the Cloud Cang Kingdom. I have been chasing this Golden Thread Demonic Lizard all day, and now it has died by your hand…"
Before he could finish, Su Luo coldly retorted, "Are you saying I stole your prey?"
"How dare you speak to the Fourth Prince like that!" a guard shouted sternly at Su Luo.
"You… dare to speak to me like that?" Su Luo's tone turned icy, and she flicked her wrist.
A cold light shot out, striking the guard precisely between the eyebrows. Blood flowed down, and he slowly collapsed, his eyes wide open even in death.