CHAPTER 261: CHAPTER 261: WHO ON EARTH IS IT

This sound, like a morning bell or evening drum, reverberated endlessly in one’s mind!

Qin Shuang and Lu Zechuan, who were closest to Xia Mian, suddenly changed their expressions.

The Heavenly Maiden Clan had used the Defying Fate technique more than once, yet had never encountered such a situation. But now, Xia Mian used it for the first time and succeeded in alarming the Heavenly Dao!

Qin Shuang turned ashen, staring complexly at Xia Mian. Xia Mian had said she improved on the Heavenly Maiden Clan’s Defying Fate technique, so just what had she changed?!

As heaviness appeared on Qin Shuang and Lu Zechuan’s faces, Xia Mian’s face also became extremely solemn.

The voice resonating in the River of Time was full of antiquity and authority, causing the heart to tremble.

Xia Mian deeply furrowed her brows. Although she had improved the Heavenly Maiden Clan’s Defying Fate technique, she had never practiced it. This time was her first attempt, which resulted in such an unexpected event.

"Despicable mortals, how dare you trample the rules of the world!" The voice from the River of Time carried some anger, and the river instantly surged and roared, with giant waves turning the heavens.

Xia Mian’s Divine Sense was within the River of Time, and she was immediately affected. Her blood roared, and her face instantly turned pale.

"Miss Xia!" Qin Shuang appeared tense, eyes fixed on Xia Mian.

He didn’t miss any of Xia Mian’s subtle expressions.

Xia Mian’s fury was also provoked, her hands rapidly formed seals again, and complex marks flew swiftly from her hands, lingering on the River of Time.

The golden marks, like the brightest sun, gleamed brilliantly above the River of Time!

Under the illumination of the golden marks, the River of Time gradually returned to calm.

"Hmm..." The ancient voice in the River of Time sounded a hint of surprise.

The Heavenly Dao had a Divine Sense, but due to staying too long in the River of Time, its reactions were somewhat sluggish.

Upon witnessing Xia Mian able to conjure golden marks, it surprisingly forgot to retaliate.

"These golden marks... I feel like I’ve seen them somewhere." The ancient voice muttered to itself, pondering deeply.

Afterward, it completely fell silent.

Qin Shuang, who was constantly worried that Xia Mian might face an accident, finally let out a long breathe of relief.

Fortunately, it was a scare but no danger.

Just as Qin Shuang had this thought, the River of Time, which had calmed down, began to churn again.

From within the River of Time, came the enraged voice of the Heavenly Dao, "It’s you! Disturbing my order, breaking my rules, you think a new face would make me not recognize you?!"

The giant waves soared, and all images within the River of Time instantly vanished. The river turned black, deep and bottomless, like an abyss or a sea.

Xia Mian squinted lightly.

The words from the Heavenly Dao left her with doubts.

What does it mean that she changed her face, and he wouldn’t recognize her?

Xia Mian hadn’t fully digested the meaning of the Heavenly Dao’s words when a streak of white light emerged from the River of Time, heading directly towards her.

Concerned, Xia Mian chanted quickly, and as spells rolled out from her lips, a layer of white glow seemed to shroud her.

Just on the brink of enraged destruction, the Heavenly Dao noticed the white glow rising around Xia Mian and paused, its impending attack halted in mid-air.

"Hmm, why is it another Immortal Technique..." The Heavenly Dao was somewhat bewildered.

This intruder seemed not to be a mere mortal.

Under the Heavenly Dao’s astonished gaze, Xia Mian’s hands didn’t pause for a second, continuously performing her improved Defying Fate technique.

Finally, as she completed the last move, the Heavenly Dao finally reacted, "Wretched scoundrel, dare you deceive me!"

The voice carried the thunderous wrath, and within the abyss, a gigantic yet blurry face appeared.

As that face opened its mouth, the voice echoed like surround sound above the River of Time non-stop.

This voice seemed to carry some sort of magical power, directly impacting the human brain.

Qin Shuang, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, instantly changed his expression.

The next moment, he quickly formed seals with both hands and, without hesitation, also performed the Defying Fate technique!

As soon as Qin Shuang performed this technique, the Heavenly Dao immediately perceived it, its upward-turned brows showing some grimness, suddenly shifting direction towards Qin Shuang.

"Dare challenge the rules of my Heavenly Dao, prepare to be punished!" The Heavenly Dao’s attention was instantly drawn towards Qin Shuang.

Meanwhile, Xia Mian smoothly completed the final move of her improved technique.

After she gathered her momentum to look at Qin Shuang, she saw Qin Shuang’s Divine Sense had already fallen into the River of Time...

"Qin Shuang!" Xia Mian’s eyes widened in shock, calling out to her sharply.

Qin Shuang deeply looked at Xia Mian and transmitted to her, "Miss Xia, the Heavenly Dao cannot be defied, and acting against it inevitably comes with a price. I will pay this price, hoping you fulfill your promise to me..."

The final word Qin Shuang transmitted into Xia Mian’s ear, her Divine Sense completely vanished in the River of Time.

As Qin Shuang’s Divine Sense dispersed within the River of Time, the Heavenly Dao seemed to quietly disappear as well.

Xia Mian’s mind exploded.

She didn’t have much relationship with Qin Shuang, yet now, Qin Shuang had died for her cause in the River of Time!

At the moment Qin Shuang’s Divine Sense vanished in the River of Time, within Bishui Residence, her body gradually became transparent until it disappeared completely.

Witnessing this inconceivable scene, Gu Zhi was utterly stunned.

Qin Shuang raised her for twenty years, treating her as if she were her biological mother, and now, right under her nose, just like that, she was gone?

After a brief moment of blankness, Gu Zhi suddenly screamed, "Mom!!"

So heartbroken, Gu Zhi’s voice even sounded distorted.

Xia Mian opened her eyes, somewhat helplessly watching this scene unfolding.

She had anticipated various possibilities, yet never imagined Qin Shuang would die for her!

Weren’t they always adversaries?

Had their relationship grown so deep?

"Xia Mian! It’s all your fault! Because of you, my mom sacrificed herself!" Gu Zhi turned his angry gaze towards Xia Mian, filled with resentment!

If Xia Mian hadn’t shown up, she and Qin Shuang would still be living their peaceful days in their Northern Sichuan village!

Xia Mian was nothing but trouble; without encountering Xia Mian, she and Qin Shuang wouldn’t have faced so many obstacles in their path to revenge!

Though accused by Gu Zhi, Xia Mian only lightly pressed her lips together and said nothing.

Though she didn’t require Qin Shuang’s help, Qin Shuang did so, and she couldn’t ignore that.

Xia Mian turned her head to look at Xia Zhun and Song Juan on the bed, both appearing serene, even with a hint of a happy smile.

All she hoped was that her application of the Defying Fate technique this time would allow them to awaken safely and smoothly!

"Miss Gu. Your mom entrusted you to me, and I will be responsible for you." Xia Mian pondered for a moment, then solemnly promised, "She wanted you to return to the Xuanmen Gu Family, so I will assist you in returning there."