302 - It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

Title: It Turns Out, They're the Protagonists - Chapter 302 Author: ccc Wang Teng’s expression remained unchanged. This scene moved many cultivators watching. "He’s trying to use his own Dharma aspect to actively clash with Bai Ruoxi's technique, aiming to shake her Dao heart..." "Wang Teng is already at the peak of the sixth grade of the Refining Spirit stage. He plans to break through his limits using Bai Ruoxi's aggression!" someone exclaimed, realizing Wang Teng's intent. To achieve a breakthrough from another’s assault requires immense self-confidence! Many cultivators gasped, keeping their eyes fixed on the unfolding spectacle. Bai Ruoxi summoned a fourth light sword, yet Wang Teng's demeanor remained steady, though a faint sheen of sweat glistened on his forehead. "Bring it on!" He laughed heartily. Bai Ruoxi's expression was unchanged as nine more light swords appeared behind her. Her white dress seemed to gain a faint golden shine as she raised her sword again! The tenth sword! "Bai Ruoxi, this must be your limit. I should thank you; after this sword, I might break through once this martial gathering concludes!" Wang Teng's eyes glowed with fighting spirit, his gaze intense. However, before his confident smile could fully form, he saw Bai Ruoxi quietly lift her hand. In an instant, her presence shone as bright as daylight! A total of sixty light swords appeared behind her! Wang Teng's smile froze. Mu Zhian quietly covered his face. He was reaching his limit. Mu Zhian understood Bai Ruoxi's current power more than anyone. After inheriting the Sword Palace's legacy, she could summon up to seventy light swords, each one slightly more powerful than the last. Though Wang Teng was a genius, compared to the ‘destined protagonist’ of this world, he still fell short. "The Sword Palace's legacy is indeed formidable. If she could summon a hundred light swords, even sister would find it troublesome?" Lan Feiying murmured softly while observing the scene. Lan Muli silently watched, not uttering a word. Ye Lingtian quietly wondered if she could rely on the Desolate Time Lock to defend entirely against Bai Ruoxi's onslaught. Boom! Almost without suspense, as Bai Ruoxi swung another sword down, this scion of the Wang family couldn't withstand it. With a furious roar, he abandoned defense and launched a desperate charge toward Bai Ruoxi! However, Bai Ruoxi’s attack was simple yet powerful; she simply raised her hand again, sending another light sword slashing out from behind her! That sword seemed to illuminate the night, dazzling the eyes of many cultivators, causing them to squint. When their vision cleared, they saw Wang Teng's body emitting a faint white glow. Wang Teng was defeated, activating the teleportation jade! Many were astonished as they gazed toward the woman in a white dress gracefully gliding toward Mu Zhian, her presence evoking both awe and caution. Even the Wang family's prodigy from the Eastern Prefecture was no match; Bai Ruoxi’s power was indeed formidable. Through this battle, they had a rough understanding of her capabilities. As surprise and uncertainty gripped many, Mu Zhian was equally taken aback. Though he knew Bai Ruoxi had improved significantly, he never had a concrete idea of her strength. But judging from today's display… if she were his opponent in the final rounds, he wasn’t confident he could win. Moreover, the more pressing issue wasn't even the Ascension Tournament but how to handle the current situation. Mu Zhian watched Bai Ruoxi's elegant approach, her pure white dress, even brighter in the night, with a complicated expression. Should I consider taking a mental snapshot, just in case I'm locked in solitary confinement when we return... he mused silently. Lan Muli observed Bai Ruoxi—her gentle demeanor and white palace dress—and smiled, "Your skills have improved significantly. It seems you'll soon reach the Return to the Void stage." Bai Ruoxi smiled gently, shaking her head. "Still a long way compared to senior sister." With several pairs of eyes on her, she cast a tender gaze at Mu Zhian, "Muk Lang, are you alright? That was too reckless earlier; what if something happened during the tribulation?" Ruoxi is always so considerate, warming Mu Zhian's heart. "Don’t worry, I’m fine. The situation was urgent; there was no other choice." Bai Ruoxi smiled serenely, "As long as you're okay. It’d be troublesome if there were any physical issues." A silver chain seemed to slip from her snow-white sleeve, shimmering with a dangerous gleam. The implication in her words was clear. Knowing you're unscathed, punishment can proceed without worry. Despite Bai Ruoxi’s sweet, gentle smile, Mu Zhian felt a sudden chill creeping in. At this moment, Ye Qian turned toward the mysterious black-glowing orb in Wei Mengrou’s hands, "Sister Mengrou, is that an Aura of the Heavenly Dao?" Their attention shifted to the Aura in Wei Mengrou's hand. Unlike the others which radiated a soft glow, this one emitted a mysterious dark shimmer. "Now that you mention it, I've never seen an Aura of the Heavenly Dao in black before," Ye Lingtian mused, gently fingering the Desolate Time Lock at her sleeve. She raised her hand, revealing a similar Aura of the Heavenly Dao on her palm. This was the Aura Ye Lingtian had inherited in the forbidden zone! It had the power to rewrite time to a certain extent, perfectly complementing the ancestral artifact, the Desolate Time Lock. Mu Zhian’s mind stirred slightly, his gaze inadvertently drawn toward the Aura of the Heavenly Dao in Wei Mengrou’s hand. Each Aura granted different benefits to cultivators: Bai Ruoxi’s greatly accelerated cultivation speed, Mu Zhian’s enhanced others' cultivation speed, while Ye Lingtian’s involved time. Wei Mengrou’s aura was different not just in color but possibly in ability, sparking curiosity. Wei Mengrou shook her head, "I’m not sure, but it resonates with my spiritual consciousness and feels intimately familiar for some reason." The specifics were unclear; it simply felt inherently close. "Heavenly artifacts indeed possess spirit; perhaps the Aura has a spirit-like presence too. After binding with its master, it might reflect their inner thoughts," Ye Lingtian explained. Her Desolate Time Lock behaved similarly, stirring when she thought of taking Mu Zhian back to the forbidden zone to stay with her. "Does the Aura of the Heavenly Dao have its spirit?" Mu Zhian pondered, his eyes on the orb. For some reason, he felt an inexplicable affinity, extending his hand slowly. Upon touching it, the previously still Aura immediately darted into Mu Zhian’s palm. Then, like a contented cat, it nuzzled against his hand. "Sister Mengrou's Aura seems very affectionate towards brother Mu?" Ye Qian observed the aura in puzzlement. “If the spirit reflects the master’s thoughts, and it's acting this way, wouldn't that imply...” Ye Lingtian subtly glanced at the servant girl’s serene face, then quietly steadied the restless Desolate Time Lock in her sleeve. “Doesn't this suggest Miss Wei still harbors deep affection for her young master?" Lan Feiying remarked, looking at Wei Mengrou with newfound insight. In the past, Wei Mengrou always seemed indifferent towards her young master, but the Aura’s behavior suggested differently... Wei Mengrou responded coolly, "Perhaps it’s simply grateful since he just helped me, which is why the Aura likes him. It has nothing to do with me." She glanced fleetingly at the Aura in Mu Zhian’s hand, her eyes deep, before subtly beckoning it back. After a brief pause, the Aura reluctantly returned to Wei Mengrou’s hand. If the spirit truly reflects its master’s thoughts, what if my Aura ends up playfully wandering around other girls? How embarrassing would that be? Mu Zhian was relieved his Aura remained well-behaved, never straying from him. Recalling the Aura’s affectionate gesture, he surreptitiously glanced at the servant girl. Could it be that Sister Mengrou secretly desires her young master’s favor...? As if sensing the thoughts behind Mu Zhian’s gaze, Wei Mengrou shot him a frosty look, "I have never thought of such things, so don’t misunderstand." Your Aura’s reaction was so blatant; any additional explanation seems pointless now... Mu Zhian merely smiled in silence. At this moment, Bai Ruoxi suddenly raised her head and said, "Miss Mengrou really wasn't lying." "How do you know?" Mu Zhian asked instinctively. Then, he quickly realized the answer. A semi-transparent chain lay hidden within Bai Ruoxi's sleeve, its other end discreetly wrapped around Wei Mengrou's wrist. No one had noticed this detail, as if the bond simply didn't exist. During their conversation, Bai Ruoxi had silently bound one end of the Heart Chain to Wei Mengrou's wrist. When Wei Mengrou offered her explanation, the Heart Chain had remained silent. Miss Mengrou wasn't lying. There's no way her Heavenly Dao Aura would want to get affectionate with me on its own... Mu Zhian thought sarcastically. Then, he felt a subtle stir from his personal interface, prompting him to glance at it once more. [Witch's Body: Born as a destined protagonist, one receives a chance to start anew every ten years — save current progress and reload) Current usage count: 2] The number had changed from "1" to "2"! He hadn't done anything special. Why had it increased...? Mu Zhian pondered briefly, his eyes inadvertently drifting toward the Heavenly Dao Aura in Wei Mengrou's hand. The aura floated gently in her palm, emitting a mysterious and alluring black glow, both enigmatic and filled with a unique charm. Could it be because of this...? Come to think of it, it was unlikely for someone as proud as Wei Mengrou to show affection to her young master in front of so many others. So perhaps Wei Mengrou hadn't intended it, but what about the original witch? Every sign suggested that the original witch hadn’t lied, and that Wei Mengrou might actually be her! For now, the priority was to pass the Martial Realm assessment and return to the Yin-Yang Sect. Then, he could test if Sister Mengrou had any memories from the past... With this thought, Mu Zhian opened his personal interface and pressed on the Witch's Body title. [Do you wish to save your progress? Yes/No] He clicked "Yes." After completing this, he turned to Bai Ruoxi and the others, asking, "What are your plans afterward?" Bai Ruoxi pondered, "Once Sister Mengrou refines the Heavenly Dao Aura, we'll head for the Martial Realm assessment." Although the Heavenly Dao Aura wasn’t yet Wei Mengrou's, it had an innate affinity for her since its creation, showing no resistance toward her. But to use it, it still needed to be refined, which could take over half an hour. Mu Zhian nodded slightly. “Let’s protect Sister Mengrou first, then proceed to pass the Martial Realm assessment as soon as possible.” Bai Ruoxi responded softly, "We'll do as Mu Lang decides." Before Mu Zhian could appreciate Miss Bai's gentleness, the Heart Chain suddenly wrapped around his wrist. “...Ruoxi?” Mu Zhian looked at Bai Ruoxi, speechless. Bai Ruoxi, without any harmful intent, blinked in confusion. “What is it?” “What is this for...?” Mu Zhian glanced at the Heart Chain on his wrist. Bai Ruoxi smiled gently, “I thought there were a few things I’d like to ask you while Sister Mengrou is refining the Heavenly Dao Aura, so you might have to endure this a little bit.” Ye Lingxian and Lan Muli observed silently, while Ye Qian also kept quiet, merely watching Mu Zhian. Lan Feiying, twirling a strand of hair, observed Mu Zhian with charming eyes, a playful curve gracing her lips. Meanwhile, Wei Mengrou silently witnessed the scene and the distressed expression on her young master’s face, a faint smile tugging at her lips. Not wasting the protection time offered by the group, she found a spot, sat down, and closed her eyes, focusing solely on refining the Heavenly Dao Aura. As Mu Zhian was being badgered by Bai Ruoxi and the others, a figure in a blue dress appeared in his field of view. She arrived at just the right moment… Mu Zhian felt relieved, feigning confusion as he called out, “Miss Tang, what brings you here?” Bai Ruoxi frowned slightly but didn’t continue pressing Mu Zhian for answers upon seeing Tang Sufi approaching on her sword. She silently removed the Heart Chain. Tang Sufi glanced at the group, sensing the tension, and smiled, “You seem to be discussing something important. Am I interrupting?” “Not at all. Had it not been for your assistance today, Sister Mengrou might not have passed her tribulation successfully. If there's anything you ever need from me, just say the word, and I'll give it my all.” Mu Zhian raised a hand in salute. Now with Tang Sufi here discussing business, Bai Ruoxi couldn’t continue interrogating him. As Mu Zhian anticipated, Tang Sufi’s arrival meant Bai Ruoxi only cast a deep look at him, without proceeding with the intense questioning from before. 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