I was killed by my relatives, and I am reborn to be ruthless.

In a moment, before the afterglow of the setting sun completely disappeared behind the mountains, He Lian'er slowly walked out of the deep and mysterious cave.

Her figure appeared particularly lonely and resolute in the interweaving of light and shadow. Although her steps were light, they carried a power that could not be ignored.

She stood at the edge of the cave, her eyes passing through the mottled shadows of the trees and falling on He Tianhong who was standing quietly not far away.

The pair of eyes that were once full of tenderness now looked complicated and difficult to read. She pursed her lips gently, and her voice was soft but firm enough to be ignored: "Second brother, are you here to call me to task as well?"

He Tianhong felt mixed emotions when he heard this.

The exhortations and reproaches he had prepared suddenly became pale and powerless in the face of He Lian'er's calm and resolute words, as if all the words were stuck in his throat and could not be expressed smoothly.

He looked at his sister's face, which was both familiar and unfamiliar, and an indescribable sadness welled up in his heart.

Seeing He Tianhong remain silent, He Lian'er couldn't help feeling a bit bitter and determined.

She took a deep breath, her eyes gradually becoming colder: "Second brother, since you have nothing to say, then forget it. I admit that I did become a demon, but this was not what I wanted."

"The road of cultivation is already full of thorns, and going against the will of heaven is the norm. As for the means and methods, they are just bridges to the destination. As long as the goal can be achieved, who cares whether the process is fair and aboveboard?"

After saying that, she suddenly drew out the long sword on her back. The sword flashed with cold light, reflecting her resolute face.

The sword was not only her fighting partner, but also the embodiment of her inner beliefs. She gently turned the sword, and the tip of the sword pointed in the direction of He Tianhong, with an unquestionable cold light flashing in her eyes.

"Second brother, since you have come this far, I believe that the sect must be determined to capture me. But I have made up my mind and will never surrender. A battle today is inevitable. Sorry!"

Before he finished speaking, He Lian'er moved, approaching He Tianhong in an instant like a ghost.

Her swordsmanship was sharp and swift, and every move contained a strength and determination that should not be underestimated. The sword light was like a weave, cutting the surrounding air into pieces, as if even time had frozen at this moment.

Seeing this, He Tianhong had to put away the complicated emotions in his heart, quickly adjusted his state, and met He Lian'er's attack.

He Lian'er is a little young in age and lacks combat experience, which is gradually revealed in the fierce confrontation between her and He Tianhong.

After only two rounds of fighting, she seemed to be overwhelmed, and her steps were flustered and hurried.

But He Lian'er has always been very competitive, so how could she be willing to lose to her second brother? Moreover, if she really lost the battle with her second brother this time, she would probably be captured and taken to Lingyun Sect to be judged by the entire spirit world.

She absolutely cannot lose.

Knowing that it would be difficult to win in a head-on confrontation, He Lian'er made up her mind and decided to use a feminine method that she rarely used in normal times.

She held the sword tightly, a look of determination flashed in her eyes, and she swung the sword again, the sword light was like lightning, pointing directly at He Tianhong's vital point. However, this was just a bait, the real killer move was hidden in the subtle movement of her other hand.

While He Tianhong was concentrating on defending against the fierce attack, He Lian'er quietly pulled out a talisman with a faint yellow light from her sleeve.

Without any hesitation, she shook her wrist and the talisman shot out like an arrow, cutting through the air and heading straight for He Tianhong's face.

He Tianhong was shocked when he saw this.

He never expected that his usually gentle and lovely sister would resort to such a vicious move at a critical moment. He moved his body to the side and narrowly avoided the sharp edge of the long sword, but then, the yellow talisman that rushed towards him made his face change suddenly.

When the talisman was three feet away from him, it suddenly burst out with a strong spiritual power fluctuation, as if the entire space was shaking at this moment.

He Tianhong recognized it at a glance. This was a powerful blasting talisman that contained spiritual power that could not be underestimated and was enough to cause serious damage to a cultivator.

What made him even more upset was that this was the talisman he had drawn to protect his sister, but now it was being used on himself.

At this critical moment, he no longer cared about maintaining his elegant posture. The spiritual power in his body surged wildly, and his figure retreated backwards like a ghost, escaping from the attack range of the blasting talisman just before it exploded.

The explosion was deafening, and dust and spiritual power aftermath scattered everywhere, shrouding everything around in chaos. When the dust settled, He Tianhong's figure was already standing steadily several feet away. Although his face was pale, his eyes were shining with a more determined light.

"Cough... cough," He Tianhong covered his chest and coughed violently every time he spoke. It was obvious that the aftermath of the explosive talisman had caused him considerable damage. "He Lian'er, you... how can you be so cruel!" His eyes were full of disbelief and heartache.

He Lian'er's eyes flickered with complexity when she heard this, but then returned to being cold and resolute.

"Hmph, second brother, you guys forced me to do this!" Her words revealed a trace of helplessness and grief. "In the sect, I am just an insignificant existence. My efforts and talents are always ignored. It is you who made me feel what despair is and what it means to have to fight."

"He Tianhong, I don't mean to be your enemy, let alone hurt you. I just want to prove my worth and get the respect I deserve."

He Lian'er's voice trembled slightly, but she was still firm. "You said you would take me back to the sect, but I know that is just another form of imprisonment. There, I will never be able to break free of those constraints and cannot truly live my own life."

"But you can't deny the blood relationship between us just because of this!" He Tianhong argued anxiously.

"Family love is one of the most precious emotions in the world. It should not become a sacrifice in your pursuit of power."

"Family affection?" He Lian'er sneered, with a hint of disdain in her eyes.

"In a world where the strong are respected, family affection is nothing more than an excuse for the weak to comfort themselves. Only the truly strong can ignore these constraints and freely pursue their own path."

"Lian'er, you are wrong." He Tianhong shook his head and sighed, "A truly strong person does not only pursue the ultimate in strength, but also knows how to cherish the people and things around him. Family, friendship, love... these are the important parts of our lives. Without them, no matter how powerful the power is, it is just an empty shell."

However, He Lian'er didn't seem to listen to these words.

"Second brother, you will never understand me. Since we have different paths, let's go our separate ways." After saying that, she turned around and was about to leave.

"Stop!" He Tianhong stood in front of He Lian'er and stretched out his hand to block her way. "I came here today to take you back to be punished, otherwise I will let down the people you killed."