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Chapter 1191 Taiyin Returns to the Blade: A Comprehensive Record
A red cloud descended from the sky and transformed into a woman dressed in red upon landing.

The woman carried a bamboo basket in the crook of her arm, filled with needles, thread, and other odds and ends.

She has a mole at the corner of her mouth, and her eyes are captivating, exuding charm and a smile that seems to precede her words.

The woman in the red dress frowned as she watched the two pieces of wreckage being rubbed together like building blocks. "Why are they in such a sorry state?"

One of the wreckage pieces said irritably, "I guess I'm just unlucky to have run into a jinx who cleaved me in two."

The woman in redwood took out a needle and thread, lifted the remains of the calamity demon onto her knees, aimed the needle at the opening, and patiently sewed it up.

The sounds of flesh being pierced echoed repeatedly across the wilderness.

After a long while, "Get up and walk around!"

Despite her body covered in stitched scars, the Demoness of Calamity landed on her feet, paced back and forth a few steps, and chuckled, "Third Sister's skills are not bad!"

The woman in red was also a calamity spirit, but even more powerful than him.

"Who did you run into? Hmm, judging from your confused look, you probably didn't even see what the other person looked like before you were cut down!"

The woman in red pointed a finger at the stitched-up cut, the remaining sharpness piercing her slender, white fingertip. "Such powerful sword energy! It must be either the Heavenly Southern Divine Sword or the successor of the Broken Eyebrow Mountain Master. You're truly unlucky!"

"Let's go, don't worry, there will be opportunities for revenge later."

"The other brothers have rushed to the southern border. After completing the order, they will overthrow the Heavenly Pillar and release the Heavenly Maiden."

The demon was incredibly excited, its bloodthirsty instincts were aroused, and it licked its lips and jumped around.

He asked the woman in red, "Which formidable figures are coming?"

The Queen's 108 adopted sons varied greatly in strength; someone like him was considered bottom-tier, while the third sister, the Red-Clad Woman, was slightly stronger.

The eight most powerful demons are called the 'Eldest Brothers,' each possessing the level of an ancient king, and are known as the eight substitutes of the Demon Queen.

One of them perished in the capital, supposedly killed accidentally during a potential crisis while eliminating the Supreme Demonic Weapon.

"Yes, all seven of my elder brothers will come."

The woman in redwood calmly said, "Don't be late, or your elder brothers will retaliate and eat you."

Upon hearing this, Zai Mei disregarded her still-healing injuries and immediately stood up, shouting, "Quick, let's go!"

This mission is of unprecedented importance. Of the eight top-tier Calamity Demons, all but the fallen seven have come, demonstrating the importance the Demon Queen attaches to it.

If they are late or get lost, the Queen won't punish them; their seven elder brothers will simply devour them alive.

……

Princess Mianzhu was lucky; she caught sight of Zhou You as she passed through a small border town.

Her sword-fighting speed is not slow; as long as she locks onto the target and increases her speed, she can catch up quickly.

Finally, she intercepted Zhou You, who was on his way, in a place in the southeastern provinces.

"Master Zhou, I just saw your wife and children. They are both well and safe!"

Princess Mianzhu carefully examined Zhou You, feeling a chill in her heart. With just one glance, she felt a sense of awe at the vastness of the world.

This feeling was something she had only experienced when facing her mentor, the Lord of Broken Eyebrow Mountain, and the Heavenly Southern Divine Sword.

During the previous dynasty, Zhou You was still a powerful warrior. She followed Zhou Nanwang into the capital, where she was already a Heavenly Sect Master.

Years have passed in the blink of an eye. She is still a member of the Heavenly Sect, but her opponent has already surpassed her and become a half-saint level expert.

When Zhou You saw that the Empress Mianzhu was chasing after him, he thought to himself, "She's finally here. I can't avoid this matter before I leave Huozhou."

The relationship between the Lord of Broken Eyebrow Mountain and the Divine Sword of the Southern Heaven is ambiguous, but it is undeniable that this female sword sect member holds a pivotal position, and the chief disciple she has cultivated is by no means ordinary.

Despite Zhou You's superior cultivation level, he couldn't fully see through her with a single glance, only sensing a mysterious power within the body of the Sleeping Bamboo Princess.

Could it be the wondrous power from the profound sword technique, "The Complete Record of Taiyin Returning to the Blade"? "Has the Empress arrived to hunt us down, or to challenge us?"

Zhou You spread his hands and asked.

"I have come here solely to challenge the most outstanding disciple of the Southern Divine Sword!"

Princess Mianzhu spoke earnestly, drawing her sword with a flick of her wrist. It was none other than the world-renowned 'Tongzhu' sword.

Zhou You gave a half-smile, "But all I know how to use is a knife."

"My master knows a little about the Tiannan Divine Sword. As long as he has iron in his hand, he can easily wield superb swordsmanship!"

"Whether it's a knife or a sword, it makes no difference to your school!"

Well, the concept of "everything can be a sword" of the Tiannan Divine Sword is no secret to the Lord of Broken Eyebrow Mountain.

Zhou You flicked the hilt of the knife, "I'm using this knife because I'm taking advantage of you..."

Before she could finish speaking, Princess Mianzhu interrupted her, "Sorry, I should be the one taking advantage of you!"

This woman has a somewhat unwilling-to-give-up personality, and she won't give an inch, even verbally.

Zhou You shook his head, wondering if her sword was also a semi-saint divine weapon, or even... a martial saint divine weapon.

He not only possesses the Half-Saint Tiger Blade, but also the Sacred Artifact 'Dawn,' making him unmatched in terms of divine weapon level.

But then the famous sword 'Tongzhu' flashed, emitting an astonishing aura, just like a thunderbolt from the blue.

The mysterious power within the Empress Mianzhu's body, like a long-dormant beast awakening, erupted with a heart-stopping surge.

That was a powerful strength far exceeding the current realm of the Sleeping Bamboo Empress. The intimidating pressure transmitted from afar caused the Half-Saint Yin Blade to tremble slightly.

In an instant, Zhou You understood many things; that profound sword-wielding technique was far more terrifying than the outside world had assessed.

This famous sword, 'Tongzhu', is actually the essence of the Xuan Gong technique.

It is a mysterious skill, a divine weapon, and even has other functions.

"Please enlighten me!"

Princess Mianzhu stepped forward with her sword in hand, then thrust the sword forward with a flick of the tip, the condensed light so bright that Zhou You could barely open his eyes.

His opening sword technique was incredibly stunning, quite different from the Heavenly Southern Divine Sword, yet forming its own unique style of top-tier swordsmanship.

In terms of skill, Zhou You couldn't overpower his opponent, nor did he have the advantage in terms of skill level.

As for divine weapons...

"Master Zhou, I hope you will not hold back. In this battle, you and I represent our respective mentors. The outcome is not just about ourselves, but also about the difference in skill between our two schools."

As the Empress of the Bamboo Palace spoke, her longsword moved swiftly like a gentle breeze, piercing through Zhou You's torso in an instant.

Her expression was calm as still water. She twisted the hilt of her sword, her fingertips gently flicking it. The longsword spun around and thrust backward. Zhou You, who was stabbed, instantly vanished like a burst bubble.

With a muffled thud, the longsword struck her counter-attack sword squarely, sparks flying from the collision.

Zhou You and Princess Mianzhu swayed twice in unison, and then the steel knife and longsword seemed to come alive, intertwining and clashing with each other, producing a crisp clanging sound like heavenly music.

"Impressive!"

Zhou You never expected that the Princess of Mianzhu would possess such abilities. He hadn't held back at all, yet he still couldn't defeat her.

A delicate shout rang in her ears, and a dark eye appeared on the sword of the Sleeping Bamboo Princess, with a bright light emanating from the center of the eye.

"The Taiyin returns to its blade, and the divine technique enters the world."

The famous swordswoman 'Tongzhu' opened one eye, resembling an alien. More importantly, the enormous, mysterious power within her body was able to erupt from this eye.

(End of this chapter)