304 - It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

Fan Fiction Web Search Fan Fiction Complete Fan Fiction Ongoing Fan Fiction Rankings Home > Fan Fiction > So They Were the Protagonists So They Were the Protagonists Chapter 304 Author: ccc The statue-like presence seemed to sense Mu Zhi'an's existence, slightly turning its head. Even a casual glance from it carried an overwhelming pressure, like a tidal wave crashing down. "Are you Mu Zhi'an?" it asked slowly. "Junior Mu Zhi'an, I greet the senior," Mu Zhi'an calmly replied. "No need for such formalities, young friend. Even within the court, I often heard about you," Gu Boxin said with a faint smile as he looked at Mu Zhi'an. "Young friend Mu, I wish to invite Miss Wei to the Great Qian Dynasty. What are your thoughts on this?" He had clearly seen that Wei Mengru completely obeyed Mu Zhi'an's words. As long as Mu Zhi'an spoke, there would be no objections from her side. Gu Boxin's invitation made the hearts of nearby cultivators skip a beat. "This could turn out badly. If Wei Mengru is truly a harbinger of misfortune, heading to the Great Qian Dynasty may spell disaster." "But she's still a disciple of the Two Element Sect. No matter what, they'll try their best to protect her, won't they?" "That's why the national teacher chose this moment to come. After all, we're not at the Two Element Sect. By the time they find out, Wei Mengru might already be in the court." "A being of possibly the Integration Realm making a move... Mu Zhi'an stands little chance..." People tend to side with the weaker party. Many cultivators, though not fond of Mu Zhi'an, would still stand by him against the national teacher, even if it changed nothing. "Young friend Mu, have you considered my offer?" Gu Boxin spoke again, his voice gentle yet with an undeniable authority. At that moment, countless eyes fell upon Mu Zhi'an, including Wei Mengru's sidelong glance. Mu Zhi'an raised his hand in a respectful gesture. Then, his steady voice echoed through the valley. "This invitation does not sit well with me." The murmurs ceased abruptly. Chapter 282 The Power to Rewrite the World The valley fell into a brief silence as countless gazes fixed on Mu Zhi'an. A singular thought crossed their minds: Has he lost his mind? A mere cultivator in the Spirit Refining Realm daring to defy the national teacher of the Great Qian Dynasty? The fact that the national teacher personally sought his opinion was already a great courtesy. The intention to "invite" Wei Mengru to the Great Qian Dynasty was non-negotiable; Mu Zhi'an's agreement or lack thereof would not alter the end result. Gu Boxin had provided a graceful way out, yet Mu Zhi'an chose to refuse? Many of the young cultivators present at the Ascension Conference had some insight. While some couldn't recognize the black light Wei Mengru emitted upon refining the Heavenly Dao's aura, others suspected the truth. - A Harbinger of Misfortune! An ill-fated constitution recorded in ancient texts, said to have buried countless dynasties! Whether these records were accurate or not, the gradual decline of the Great Qian Dynasty meant they could not allow even a one percent chance of such a threat. The golden statue loomed over half the sky, its colossal form casting serene and gentle eyes upon Mu Zhi'an. "Are you refusing my invitation, young friend?" The voice was gentle yet commanded an inherent sense of awe, as if an invisible tide crashed around them, causing the observing cultivators to sweat under the weight of that pressure. This was but a fraction of Gu Boxin's residual power, not even directed at them, but at Mu Zhi'an. At that moment, a dazzling golden light, akin to rippling water, quietly spread from behind Lan Mulian, her white dress seemingly dyed gold by the radiance. She took half a step forward, the golden glow isolating the pressure from them. "The national teacher intervening in a disciple's assessment in the martial realm seems somewhat inappropriate, doesn't it?" Lan Mulian calmly faced the golden statue. Gu Boxin's gaze lingered briefly on Lan Mulian before he smiled faintly and said, "I do not intend to interfere with the Ascension Conference. However, a harbinger of misfortune affects the fate of a dynasty. If I cannot take her back today, how can I report to His Majesty?" This statement caused many to inwardly curse his hypocrisy! As the national teacher, empowered by the people’s belief, what could the emperor do to him? Execution was out of the question. In the end, the tale of the harbinger of misfortune remained but a legend. How could a person’s fortune affect a nation’s destiny? The decline of this dynasty was far more rooted in the old emperor’s obsession with cultivation and refusal to govern. With ambitions to cultivate while unwilling to relinquish power, the dynasty gradually decayed into its current state. "As for your master, I will explain to her later," Gu Boxin added. Ye Lingxue frowned slightly and said, "The national teacher claims that a harbinger of misfortune affects the fate of a dynasty, but isn't that just a legend?" "Hmm?" Gu Boxin's voice carried a note of intrigue as he cast a curious glance at Ye Lingxue. So, the Saintess of the Forbidden Zone was also present, huh…? After this glance, his eyes swept over the others, pausing slightly on Bai Ruoxi, with a hint of surprise. There seemed to be something hidden within this female cultivator’s body... he couldn’t discern her cultivation level at first glance. Moreover, their talents were somewhat monstrous... Gu Boxin quickly gathered his thoughts. Regardless, no matter how strong their talents, they were still mere Spirit Refining Realm cultivators. No matter your potential or your status as a prodigy, before the pinnacle of cultivation, all is but an illusion. Gu Boxin directed his gaze back to Mu Zhi'an and said gently, "Young friend Mu, are you sure you don’t wish to reconsider?" In all things, one must have a justified cause. Wei Mengru is Mu Zhi'an's maid. If Mu Zhi'an agreed to the Great Qian Dynasty's invitation, Gu Boxin could take her openly, leaving the Two Element Sect with no recourse. Because Wei Mengru would have gone to the Great Qian Dynasty of her own volition, with Mu Zhi'an's consent. Yet, Gu Boxin did not foresee that Mu Zhi'an would dare refuse his "invitation" under such pressure. Mu Zhi'an discreetly glanced at Wei Mengru and conveyed something through a subtle transmission. Wei Mengru's eyes flickered, as if wanting to say something, but she suppressed it, merely responding with a transmitted "Mm." He unobtrusively looked away, raising his head to the golden statue above, "Before answering, may I ask the national teacher a question?" At this, many cultivators inwardly sighed. Mu Zhi'an's words suggested a softening stance, seeking a reasonable exit. "It’s not that I failed to protect my maid, but after careful consideration, I decided to let her return to the Great Qian Dynasty with the national teacher... That’s probably what Mu Zhi'an is thinking now," a cultivator murmured. Next, Mu Zhi'an would likely ask about the treatment his maid would receive upon arriving at the Great Qian Dynasty. After ensuring her safety, he would agree to Gu Boxin's "invitation." Of course, outwardly agreeing, though truly compelled to do so under duress, would at least save some dignity. "There’s no other choice; if it were me, I’d have to do the same." Someone shook their head and sighed. Even Ye Qian, who previously clashed with Mu Zhi'an, couldn’t help but frown. Gu Boxin’s motivations were evident to him. Even if Mu Zhi'an refused, the national teacher could still forcibly take Wei Mengru. From the beginning, it was a losing scenario. A being possibly beneath the Integration Realm acted, and not suppressed in the martial realm, making it utterly despairing. One could only accept his proposal, and decide post-martial realm exit. However, Mu Zhi'an had connections with the ruler of the forbidden zone, and to the Celestial Pool. Yet, Mu Zhi'an was Mu Zhi'an, neither the forbidden zone nor the Celestial Pool would necessarily act for Wei Mengru. If today's threat concerned Mu Zhi'an... then Gu Boxin might have hesitated. Evidently, Gu Boxin also realized Mu Zhi'an sought a dignified retreat, his smile widening. "Please, young friend, go ahead." "If she accompanies you to the Great Qian Dynasty, what will happen?" Mu Zhi'an queried. Gu Boxin smiled warmly, "The harbinger of misfortune may not indeed affect a nation's destiny. If it proves a mere rumor, I will safely return her to the Two Element Sect." "When could you ascertain if she impacts the nation's fate?" Mu Zhi'an pressed. "The harbinger of misfortune pertains to celestial secrets, so I must cautiously observe the divinations to avoid heavenly backlash. It's a process that could take ten to one hundred years," Gu Boxin explained. In other words, regardless of anything else, if Wei Mengru goes to the Great Qian Dynasty, she would be unable to leave for at least ten years. This statement immediately sparked whispered conversations. "Isn't this just bullying?" "Even though cultivators have long lifespans, leaving a maid in an unfamiliar environment for ten years without any friends or family... I would lose my mind," someone muttered indignantly. Unmoved, Mu Zhi'an raised his head and said, "My maid hasn't done anything. Why should she be punished like this?" Gu Boxin sighed, as if with deep compassion, "The vessel of misfortune is not favored by the heavens; perhaps this is divine punishment." His words were calm and gentle, yet seemed filled with a kind of worldly sympathy. "Do you speak for the heavens?" Bai Ruoxi stared at the golden statue, unafraid of the imposing aura Gu Boxin emitted. "At least I can now," Gu Boxin replied with a smirk. At this moment, from within the crowd, Tang Sufi spoke up, "Miss Wei is a distinguished guest of our World Sea, and it could cause complications if she doesn’t return with us." "Then let those old folks from the World Sea come here to negotiate," Gu Boxin said casually, clearly unfazed by threats. Tang Sufi frowned, staring at the golden statue, but could come up with no solution. A being in the martial realm whose cultivation wasn’t constrained was not something they could contend with… no one could. Ye Lingxue was about to speak, but Mu Zhi'an raised a hand to stop her. "Brother Mu..." She seemed to want to say something, but seeing Mu Zhi'an's subtle shake of the head, she fell silent. Then, under everyone's gaze, Mu Zhi'an offered a polite gesture of respect and said, "The national teacher's dedication to the nation and its people is truly admirable. As a citizen of the Great Qian Dynasty, I will naturally cooperate." Bai Ruoxi's eyes flickered, inadvertently glancing at Mu Zhi'an. He wore a smile and bowed slightly, appearing quite respectful. However, for some reason, Bai Ruoxi felt something was off. This wasn’t like him... "But before that, I have something to say, if I may," Mu Zhi'an remarked. "Please feel free, young friend," Gu Boxin replied, eyes narrowing with a smile. Mu Zhi'an whispered something inaudibly. "What did you just say, young friend?" "I said," Mu Zhi'an lifted his head with a grin. "To hell with your Great Qian Dynasty!" In an instant, the Eight Desolation Dream Diagram unfolded, surging towards the golden statue, while Wei Mengru, as if telepathically linked, dashed towards an exit in a different area! The martial realm was peculiar; earlier, Gu Boxin could sense Wei Mengru due to the bad luck she emitted while refining the Heavenly Dao's aura. But once she reached other areas, Gu Boxin would have a harder time sensing her presence. The scene unfolded so unexpectedly that the onlooking cultivators were left in shock. However, Gu Boxin was quick to react, realizing he'd been tricked, his eyes growing cold. Boom! The Eight Desolation Dream Diagram enveloped the golden statue! Yet at that moment, Gu Boxin raised the statue’s massive golden hand, dispelling the diagram effortlessly. Then, he looked towards Wei Mengru’s retreating figure, the smile on his face slightly fading. "It seems I truly underestimated young friend Mu's resolve." "But... the gap between the Void Returning and Spirit Refining Realms, it seems you have yet to fully grasp this concept." Gu Boxin lifted his hand, reaching out towards Wei Mengru. First Chapter Previous: 304/718 Next Last Directory Previous: No One Understands Villainy Better Than Me Next: Crossover Anime: Transforming into a Superhero at the Start Recommended Reading! Martial Arts: Infinite Blood Points, Unmatched in the Martial World I, Quasi-Immortal Emperor, Join the Chat Group after Millennia of Slumber Sailing: Call of the Thunder God, One Strike Defeats Kaido Three-Body: I Am an Insect, Leader of the Insect Horde! Crossover Anime: The Boundless Conquests Konoha: Today Naruto Will Outdo Everyone Here Martial Arts: Diligence Pays Off, Pursued by Xu Weixiong Pokémon: Starting from Pallet Town Konoha: Reviving Uchiha, Starting with Concubines Zombie: Making Immortal Ancestors, Yue Qiluo Begs for Mercy Copyright©2022 Fan Fiction All Rights Reserved.