978 - I Became a Villainess and Was Pestered by Beautiful Girls

### Meticulous Translation #### Homepage / Transforming into a Villainous Heroine and Getting Entangled with Beautiful Girls Chapter 978: She Is Returning High-level meetings did not allow the participation of juniors and even key figures like Grand Elder Xuanmiao were excluded. Just as "high-ranking cultivators have their own circles," tribulation-transcending cultivators also had their own established protocols. Thus, Tang Xin, like most people, couldn't get a hint of any secrets. During the meetings, besides ensuring the sect's operations, her primary task was engaging in a tug-of-war with a group of rule-breaking yet influential individuals that no one dared to touch within the Xuanling Sect. If they weren't causing an uproar, they were setting off fireworks in the training grounds or swapping the Yulingzi statue at the mountain gate for one of Tang Xin... Were they ever going to be done? Causing trouble seemed to be their form of entertainment! However, a sudden incident quickly diverted Senior Sister's attention. "We're back!" "What? Back? Wait, why is it you two...?" "Tangtang, what do you mean? Are you changing your face again? You went from excited and happy to despising us in a moment?" The ones returning weren't the "Seven Stars" but An Qiaoningyan and Xiao Huli, who had disappeared with them... Indeed, while the Seven Stars were training in the secret realm, these three had tagged along. An Qiaoningyan claimed they were the "protectors of the Seven Stars," characters tied to significant destiny, and thus ought to help Su Ling and the others. But what the heck was Xiao Huli thinking? Even if she "redeemed" herself and ascended from demon pet to Thousand-Transforming Spirit Fox, she was supposed to be their pet, wasn't she? "Pet?" the fox-eared girl huffed. "I am free! With my intellect, it's clear who I benefit from associating with!" "Don't push me to rub your fox head..." "I went along to take a look. You were with Senior Xinghong, deep in cultivation. You can't expect me to stay home like a widow, can you?" As a naturally curious fox combined with the Seven Stars' high acceptance of her, she naturally joined them in the "Sword Realm" as an unofficial member. "Sword Realm?" Tang Xin couldn't help but frown. Judging by the name alone, one might think it was a secret realm left behind by a sword cultivator. There must be almost a thousand such places in the Nine Provinces. If it were that simple, how could the saviors have stayed there for more than a decade? After a welcome celebration (and thorough rubbing of the fox's head), Tang Xin listened to their long narrative of over ten years. As she suspected, it wasn't a simple sword cultivator's secret realm, but one associated with the "Sword" of world-destroying power. To be precise, it had to do with objects related to sealing the "Sword." "This is the first time I've seen such a mystical secret realm," Xiao Huli wiggled her fox ears. "It's said to be left by those who sealed the 'Sword' and 'Demonic Blade.' To them, even cultivators at the Combined and Tribulation stages are like weaklings. Oh right, you know about the Sword and Demonic Blade, right? If not, let me explain..." According to Xiao Huli's description, the secret realm's level might be comparable to or even higher than Immortal and Demonic ruins. Most importantly, it stored items related to the "Sword." "Items?" "Specifically, items related to sealing the 'Sword,'" Xiao Huli tilted her head. "We don't know the details since the secret realm considered us mere freeloaders and wouldn't let us know more..." Xiao Huli and the others did indeed go with Su Ling and her companions. Upon entering the realm, after triggering a series of trials, they continued cultivating together. Su Ling and the others, seemingly the "chosen ones," received some form of "guidance" from a particular power. While An Qiaoningyan and Xiao Huli, on the other hand, ate and drank, occasionally learning from some vengeful Tribulation Elders or residual souls of nine-tailed foxes, quickly growing stronger. "So... how are they?" Tang Xin asked softly. "Doing well!" Xiao Huli answered. "Even though we're in different areas, we still communicate occasionally! Every time we touch upon 'secrets,' the realm's power cuts us off. Tangtang, let me tell you, when Su Ling comes out this time, you definitely won't be able to beat her. I suggest you clear your name and surrender early..." It seemed Su Ling and her companions were doing well. Details were unclear, but the secret realm wasn't highly threatening, leaning more towards "inheritance." After the clues about the "Sword" emerged, the Seven Stars headed to the related secret realm... could they have a connection with the world-destroying power? Everything would only become clear when Su Ling and the others returned for a complete explanation. "Sister," An Qiaoningyan quietly asked, "what's going on around here? Why so many strangers and non-human races in our sect?" After being away for so long, coming back to see various people, even non-human races at home didn't shock them too much, showing their commendable mental resilience. Tang Xin explained the sect's recent events and current state of the cultivation world. "Are we about to fight?" Xiao Huli seemed surprised. "We can't let the 'Sword' fall into the Blood Lord Palace's hands," Tang Xin nodded. "Had they not snatched that item, it might not have caused such a big reaction in the cultivation world. You're pretty strong now, right?" "This has nothing to do with me. After all, I'm just an ornamental pet..." Though she said that, both she and An Qiaoningyan had reached mid-Nascent Soul stage, comparable to top geniuses and probably learned many techniques in the secret realm, ready to join Tang Xin in battle. Since they were back, it meant the Seven Stars would soon emerge as well. …… While the Xuanling Sect was bustling with the Nine Provinces Conference, the atmosphere among the Dream Raksha Clan remained tense. Numerous Dream Raksha experts were continuously using secret techniques on Feiyao to heal her severely damaged spiritual world. Compared to when Tang Xin left, over half of the light spots in the void had returned to their proper places, and her aura was much steadier. If all the light spots were successfully relocated, Feiyao might not be entirely healed but would at least recover significantly. Suddenly. "Urgh—Pfft!" The one overseeing the treatment, Ameng, seemed to be struck by a formidable force, flying backward and spitting out a mouthful of blood. Close by, the previously relaxed Linghua quickly caught him midair. "What happened?" The Seventh Elder, both shocked and frightened, asked anxiously. *Cough*, *cough cough*, "her spiritual world... is violently fluctuating..." Ameng, suppressing his pain, replied. "Why is it like this?" Linghua looked at the crystal bed, noticing complex intertwining patterns emitting blue light on Feiyao's face. Was this a "trap" left by the Blood Lord Palace? Could something have escaped their repeated checks? "No, it's not that kind of power from the Blood Lord Palace," Ameng forced himself to catch his breath, staring intently at Feiyao. "It's her own power!" "We underestimated Feiyao... she is 'coming back!'"