Although it was only a snort, the strong disdain contained within it was impossible to conceal.

Or rather, the owner of the snort had no intentions of hiding anything.

Yi Tianlin frowned.

The expressions of everyone present darkened.

Under the crowd’s gazes, a woman dressed in black with blood-red hair, blueish-green eyes, and a long, narrow blood-colored sword on her back began walking up the mountain path.

She had a slender figure and excellent posture. Her blood-red hair was tied into a ponytail, revealing a fair and bewitching face that was overly arrogant and cold.

As she walked, an oppressive and fierce aura spread and flooded the area.

Several people’s expressions changed as their breathing stiffened.

A touch of gravity flashed in Yi Tianlin's eyes. He could feel a certain pressure from the strange woman with a fierce and icy aura.

Xie Wei turned rigid, causing the hand that was pouring drinks to shake. Just as the drink was about to spill, it was firmly held in place by Lin Xun.

She abruptly returned to her senses and revealed an ashamed expression.

Lin Xun smiled faintly and didn’t say anything.

Yi Tianlin got up and asked, "Who are you? Are you also here to attend the assembly?"

The black-clothed woman with blood-red hair ignored him as she walked to the pavilion and stopped.

She crossed her arms and slightly raised her white chin as her blueish-green eyes scanned the crowd. Soon after, a look of disappointment appeared on her frosty face as she said, "I heard that many years ago, someone called Demon God Lin once appeared here to participate in the Thousand Streams Assembly. It made me think that such an assembly should be filled with strong experts and heaven prides, but from what I can see..."

"What do you see?"

Iciness rose from between Yi Tianlin's brows. He could already tell that she was up to no good.

The black-clothed woman's voice rang out with a unique sense of pride, "It’s nothing more than a gathering of noisy chickens and dogs and doesn’t live up to its name. How disappointing."

The crowd grew agitated as several people revealed angry expressions.

The woman known as Senior Sister Gu got up and coldly said, "Are you here to cause trouble?"

"Cause trouble? Do you guys think you are worthy?"

The black-clothed woman expressionlessly said, "Didn’t you guys declare that if the enemy comes, you’ll go to face them? Come then, I’m curious to see who among you will be able to stop me."

The crowd immediately realized that the strange woman was indeed looking for a fight!

Someone angrily shouted, "Miss, we were referring to the envoys from the other domains. Does this have anything to do with you? Or have you defected and are planning to act as a traitor of the Ancient Wasteland Domain?"

However, she saw the black-clothed woman reveal a mocking smile, ''Countless years have passed, yet you Ancient Wasteland Domain cultivators don’t seem to have grown at all. Are you unable to even recognize your opponents anymore?"

Her words shocked everyone.

"You're a foreign cultivator?"

Yi Tianlin's eyelids jumped.

"That’s right."

The black-clothed woman indifferently said, "My name is Bi Hen, and I’m currently a servant of my master, Lang Qianheng."

Only then did the crowd realize that the woman with a cold and fierce aura was actually Lang Qianheng’s maidservant!

Senior Sister Gu icily snorted. ''Hmph, to think a mere maidservant without any manners would barge in like this. Are you not ashamed for your master?"

Bi Hen nonchalantly said, "Not convinced? Defeat me and I will immediately kowtow to you guys and apologize. I’ll even gladly offer my head if you wish for it."

Her tone was calm but also extremely brazen.

If they hadn’t seen it with their own eyes, no one would believe that such a fierce and beautiful woman was actually just a maidservant.

"If I win, I won't kill you guys. Whoever loses will obediently kneel on the ground and admit their skills are inferior while slapping themselves."

As the words left her mouth, the atmosphere immediately turned tense as if a storm was coming!Many people’s expressions turned stormy as they looked toward Yi Tianlin.

Since he was the organizer, such matters should be handled according to his stance.

Yi Tianlin likewise hadn’t expected such a twist to occur. For a time, his expression also became dark and stormy.

"Since you're just a maidservant from a foreign domain, I’m willing to pardon such ignorance. As the hosts, we won't bicker with you over this small issue. If you wish to face us, it will be more appropriate to call your master."

Yi Tianlin’s words won everyone’s applause.

However, Bi Hen snorted and said, "The Ancient Wasteland Domain cultivators are still the same as before. You’re all clearly so weak yet can talk as if you’re tough."

Her smile withdrew, and lightning seemed to flash in her blueish-green eyes as her gaze swept over the crowd. ''I only ask if anyone dares to face me?"

The experts were enraged, causing their expressions to turn ugly.

"I'll do it!"

A burly man with a strong, intimidating aura stepped forward.

Without any hesitation, Bi Hen drew the blood-colored sword behind her back and swung it. She didn’t waste any time and went straight into battle.

Blood-colored sword qi tore apart the air as if it were cloth, cutting through the sky like a bolt of blood-colored lightning.

The burly man was sent flying with a thud. Despite trying to defend with all his might, his chest was ripped open, and he was ruthlessly smashed into the stone wall with a miserable scream.

Everyone’s pupils shrank as their hearts shuddered violently.

Lin Xun sipped his drink with a thoughtful expression.

Her sword dao wasn’t just fast but also extremely fierce and domineering. Moreover, it contained exceedingly pure longevity dao law power.

Bi Hen might be a maidservant, but she was also a top-tier sword cultivator.

Someone yelled, "Despicable, you resorted to a sneak attack!"

Bi Hen brandished the blood-colored sword and blandly said, "Only life and death should exist on a real battlefield. I’ve already shown mercy to have not killed anyone."

"Although this friend from a foreign domain is arrogant, she is still a supreme path expert. Allow me to take on the challenge."

A scholarly young man rose to his feet, causing a stir in the area. Everyone had recognized that he was a famous supreme path expert and was Yi Tianlin’s close friend.

A fight soon ensued to no one’s surprise.

However, the victor was decided in mere moments. The scholarly young man’s chest was pierced by the sword, and his body was thrown backward. He fell to the ground coughing blood as disappointment filled his pale complexion.

He seemed unable to accept that he had lost to a maidservant like Bi Hen. It was a heavy blow to him.

Meanwhile, the crowd’s expressions turned even uglier, colored with disbelief.

The scholarly young man’s defeat was akin to a hammer slamming them in the heart, dealing them a heavy blow as well.

If a maidservant was already so terrifying, how powerful would Lang Qianheng be?

Additionally, if no one managed to subdue this maidservant today, they would become a laughing stock and face incomparable humiliation.

Bi Hen leisurely said, "All those who have lost better remember to kneel and admit their skills are inferior, else I won’t let this matter go."

Her blood-colored hair fluttered around her as the blood-colored sword in her hand hummed clearly, making her resemble a ferociously terrifying supreme sword cultivator.

Her words were like adding salt to the wound and caused the experts present to flush red with anger, feeling an indescribable sense of shame.

Senior Sister Gu angrily said, "You’re too much!"

As soon as the words rang out, her pretty face was viciously slapped by a sword shadow, leaving a bloody wound.

Bi Hen nonchalantly declared, ''So what if I bully you?"

It was a terrifying scene. Senior Sister Gu was a King expert, yet she couldn’t even react to a slap!

"Abominable!"

Xie Wei shook with anger. Senior Sister Gu was from the same sect as her. Although their relationship wasn’t the best, how could Xie Wei not feel angry at the sight of her receiving such humiliation?

Bi Hen cast a sidelong glance at her and said, "Little sister, only cowards will get angry while the brave will draw their swords. Since you’ve spoken out against me, I will have to punish you."

Yi Tianlin shouted with a stormy expression, "Enough!"

However, Bi Hen ignored him and made her move.

A blood-colored sword shadow swept forth like a whip and lashed at Xie Wei's cheek.

If anyone had to ask what a strong attitude looked like, this would be it!

A maidservant who dared to barge into a gathering alone, treated everyone as if they were nothing, and struck without warning!

However, as the sword shadow zipped through the air, Lin Xun sent the liquid in his cup shooting out like a string of water with a flick of his wrist and neutralized the sword shadow.

"Oh? No wonder you dared to speak out against me. I see that there’s an expert beside you."

Bi Hen was somewhat surprised, but her voice still contained a hint of mockery.

Everyone else looked over.

The fact that he had blocked Bi Hen’s attack proved that the man beside Xie Wei possessed formidable strength.

However, they were soon puzzled because they didn’t recognize Lin Xun, and he was very unfamiliar to them.

Yi Tianlin felt that there was something vaguely familiar about Lin Xun but couldn't recall where he had seen the latter before and raised his eyebrows in surprise.

Meanwhile, Lin Xun put down his cup, patted Xie Wei's shoulder, and said, "Thanks for your hospitality. In return, I'll help you out before I leave."

He rose to his feet and looked at Bi Hen with a calm expression. He didn’t give off any strong aura and instead appeared rather ordinary.

"Help her out?"

Bi Hen displayed an amused expression. ''It seems that you’re extremely confident in your strength. However, aren't you worried you’ll be beaten to death by me?"

Lin Xun chuckled and said, "It won’t hurt to try."

Bi Hen frowned. She couldn’t properly gauge the man before her which made her feel slightly uneasy.

Everyone’s gazes also turned toward Lin Xun.

Senior Sister Gu recalled Lin Xun from earlier, but she never imagined that he would stand up for Xie Wei. Wasn’t he afraid of death?

In the distance, Yi Tianlin said, "Dao Friend, it’ll be better if I deal with this."

Since he had organized the event, he would only appear incompetent if he didn’t do anything at this juncture.

"It's easy to court death. Don't worry, it'll be your turn later."

Bi Hen's voice remained unhurried. She raised her blood-colored sword and pointed it at Lin Xun in a provocative manner. "I'll play with you first!"

A horrifying aura abruptly spread from her as terrifying and dazzling dao light rose around her like steam, causing the weather to stir.

At this moment, everyone realized that Bi Hen was using her true power!

This showed that she viewed Lin Xun as a much bigger threat than the others.

However, he suddenly laughed. ''Play? You're not qualified."

He stepped forward as the final word rang out.

It was a very casual movement without any pressure whatsoever like a tourist taking a stroll.

However, Lin Xun seemed to turn into another person in Bi Hen's eyes!