No one understood what Fang Qing was talking about. Only Qin Xue Xin's body suddenly trembled. She was infected by an extremely familiar aura, and her beautiful eyes unconsciously turned to look at Sky Shatterer.
Sky Shatterer was empty, but she suddenly murmured two words that shocked everyone in the eight regions, "Master."
"Buzz!"
Ripples appeared in the sky, and the air that had been flowing suddenly froze, forming an extremely clear surface of ice. At the center of the ice, a crack slowly cracked, and an extremely dignified woman walked out. She wore a cyan qipao and looked very charming. Everyone couldn't help but be dazed.
"That's … He Shuhan?"
That dignified woman's appearance seemed to freeze the world. The eyes of Jing Cai and the other leaders of the eight regions twitched. That woman was no ordinary woman.
"Yes. In this world, she is probably the only one who can release such a shocking chill."
"Sect Master!" Misty Shadow cried out in shock, unable to conceal the excitement in her eyes.
She knew that with He Shuhan's appearance, nothing would happen to Qin Xue Xin today.
In terms of status in the Eight Regions, He Shuhan was above Fang Qing. She was the most senior among the Eight Regions' Domain Lords and Sect Masters.
Fang Qing smiled from afar. "Old fellow, how was it?
Didn't you still take action in the end? "
Knowing Fang Qing, He Shuhan nodded. "I had no choice. Xue Xin is my beloved disciple. I couldn't just watch as anything happened to her."
Then she looked at Qin Shi, pausing on Qin Shi's black robes for half a second. She smiled. "You are the champion of this year's Deity Realm Ceremony?"
Facing He Shuhan, Qin Shi's heart couldn't help but tremble. He had heard of this woman's name several years ago, but after seeing her with his own eyes, he was still filled with shock. Qin Shi vaguely sensed a pressure that even Fang Qing and Yao Ming felt inferior to. He subconsciously admired her. "Yes, Senior."
"Haha, interesting. No wonder Xue Xin is so attached to you."
He Shuhan laughed heartily, but didn't say anything else. She just smiled at Qin Xue Xin. "Little girl, do you want Master's decades of effort to go down the drain?"
"Master …!"
Qin Xuexin immediately felt guilty, and Ying Wu panicked in the distance, quickly saying, "Sect Master, this matter … I'm also responsible. I allowed Xuexin to do this. If you must punish me, then punish me as well."
"Master, this has nothing to do with big sister!" Xue Xin said anxiously.
However, He Shuhan couldn't help but bitterly smile when she saw the two of them fighting to be punished. "You are making things difficult for me."
Then, she waved her lily-white hand. Suddenly, the world seemed to have stopped, and everything froze under the cold air around her. "Alright, I understand. I didn't think of punishing you."
The few of them looked at each other and couldn't help revealing wild joy.
"Haha, Sect Master He, I never thought that even you would personally show yourself. This year's Sacred Realm Ceremony is truly lively." Suddenly, Yao Ming's rough laughter reverberated through the air, causing everyone's heartstrings to rise.
He Shuhan's appearance was indeed surprising. The leaders of three great regions had shown up one after another. This was shocking news even within a hundred miles of the Mortal World. However, when they recalled that the source of all this was that young man, their eyelids involuntarily twitched a few times.
Jing Cai stroked his white beard with interest and laughed, "He is really a little fellow who won't be at peace no matter where he goes. Now that He Shuhan has also shown up, I'm afraid that Yao Ming will have to consider his own ability before he acts."
He Shuhan coldly stared at him when she heard his strange laughter. "There's no other way. If I still don't show up, I'm afraid that I will have to see my son die before me. Region leader Yao Ming?"
The corners of Yao Ming's mouth twitched a few times, but he immediately recovered and smiled naturally. "What are you saying, Sect Master He? I have no intention of harming your Blue Snow Sect disciples."
"Alright, Yao Ming, let's not waste any more words. Since I have appeared here, I naturally know what happened here. The Deity Realm Ceremony is a rule set by the ancestors of the eight regions. It cannot be broken. Your actions have already offended the might of the heavens. Let's forget about today's matter. None of us will pursue the matter any further. Let's end here and disperse."
He Shuhan snorted coldly. "The Sword Sect only won the Deity Realm Ceremony because of their own ability."
Yao Ming's face darkened. He Shuhan's words were clearly protecting Qin Shi. He sneered, "Haha, what a surprise. Sect Master He, when did your Blue Snow Sect ally with the Sword Sect?"
"It's not an alliance. It's just the truth. If the Sword Sect was in the wrong today, I would naturally speak up for you."
He Shuhan spread out her hands seamlessly, but her beautiful eyes turned cold. She gave off an inviolable sense of dignity.
Yao Ming clenched his fists. He might have been a little more arrogant in front of Fang Qing, but even he had no choice but to be wary of the most experienced person in the eight regions.
He Shuhan's strength was the strongest among the eight regions' Region Leaders. No one knew exactly how high she had reached.
However, if He Shuhan had only appeared for Qin Xue Xin, then he wouldn't have cared. Qin Xue Xin wasn't her target. On the contrary, he had learned of Qin Xue Xin's identity because of that strange phenomenon. Even if He Shuhan hadn't appeared, he definitely wouldn't have let anything happen to Qin Xue Xin.
But if she was talking about Qin Shi, then he couldn't just let it go. He gritted his teeth and said, "Sect Master He, you're being too presumptuous. That boy's viciousness is unprecedented in the eight regions. I'm just enforcing justice on behalf of the heavens. Plus, he killed a thousand of my disciples. If I let him go so easily, I'm afraid I won't be able to explain myself to my disciples!"
"Explain yourself?"
He Shuhan laughed mockingly. "I think it's not that you can't explain yourself to your disciples, but you don't know how to explain yourself to that place."
"You …!"
He Shuhan's meaning was clear. She seemed to understand what was going on. She provoked Yao Ming's bottom line in one fell swoop. "Old man, don't go too far. Don't think that just because you're the most senior in the eight regions, you can take advantage of your seniority.
"I already said that today's matter is over. That boy and my Blue Snow Sect have a deep relationship. He might even become my son-in-law in the future. So, if you want to hurt him again, you can try it on me."
He Shuhan's words shocked everyone present. But as she spoke, her beautiful eyes focused on Zhuo Yao, who stood next to Shadow Dance.
The meaning of motherly love was extremely clear. Back when they were rushing to the God Realm Ceremony, she had also heard about Qin Shi's actions from the sect's elders.
However, even Qin Shi and Qin Xue Xin couldn't hide their joy and surprise.
"Son-in-law, does He Shuhan acknowledge Qin Shi?"
Haoyue's eyes widened. She couldn't help but feel ecstatic for Qin Shi.
This was something Qin Shi hadn't expected. He had thought He Shuhan would be inflexible and difficult to convince. He hadn't expected her to acknowledge him.
However, his joy didn't last long. A voice rang in his ears.
"Little fellow, don't be too excited. The one who is truly separated between you and Xue Xin is not me. If you really want to walk together with her, you still have a very long road to walk … Of course, if you are really able to succeed, I really hope to be able to drink a cup of wine at the wedding of the two of you."
Hearing that, Qin Shi was startled. Then he looked up and noticed that He Shuhan was looking at him. He couldn't help but feel admiration for the overlord of the eight regions.
He cupped his fists. "I will."
He Shuhan smiled in relief after receiving a definite response. However, this seemingly casual action completely infuriated Yao Ming.
His eyes turned cold as he glared at He Shuhan. "Old fellow, are you really going to start a war among the eight regions?!
Then I'll accompany you! "
"Flames of Destitution, Demonic Flame!"
Yao Ming extended his hand from his robe. Purple Ethereal Flame rose into the air and shot towards He Shuhan in a demonic manner.
However, He Shuhan remained calm in the face of his Ethereal Flame. She didn't show the slightest bit of impatience. Layers of ice crystals blossomed behind her, and surging cold currents froze everything within ten thousand meters. Silver dust rose from the ground. It was as if she was the only Venerable in this world of ice and snow.
"Nine Nether Cold Force …!"
Yao Ming clenched his fists tightly. When the ice appeared, his demonic fire was completely sealed. He could not get close to He Shuhan at all. "You are indeed the king of the ice attribute. This cold power is indeed shocking. However … I'm afraid you are dreaming if you think you can turn the situation around on your own today!"
"Shi Feng!
Yuanhao!
Chu Deyu!
Prepare to attack! "
This time around, Yao Ming did not try to be brave. Instead, he stood up and gave an order to the people below. Shi Feng's group braced their attention upon hearing this order. Their old eyes became ferocious.
Rolling thunder exploded in the sky.
The strength that it gave off caused everyone to go into a dormant state. This was really the eve of a big battle.
However, Yao Ming's voice had yet to fade when a startled expression suddenly flashed across his eyes. He had been attracted by a spatial ripple that no one could detect. He suddenly stopped in the dark sky. His robe was lifted by the wind as his expression sank with an extremely grave expression.
"Ha ha, this place is really lively."
A deep voice sounded. Soon after, a crack was torn open in the distant sky. A slightly older middle-aged man slowly walked out. He stood with his hands behind his back and looked around in a very peaceful manner. His eyes finally landed on Yao Ming. "Region chief Yao Ming, do you think that sect chief alone is insufficient to change the situation today?
What if I am included? "
A great commotion rose in the entire place the moment that figure appeared. All the disciples from the eight regions were shocked. That surging natural strength. Wasn't that the World State?