318 - It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

Fan Fiction Network Search Fan Fiction Complete Fan Fiction Ongoing Fan Fiction Rankings Home > Fan Fiction > So They Were the Protagonists So They Were the Protagonists Chapter 318 Author: ccc --- "I understand your point, but can you please let go..." Mu Zhi'an struggled to escape Bai Ruoxi's grip, yet she held him tightly, allowing him to fully experience the meaning of "face wash." Mu Zhi'an's breathing accelerated, while Bai Ruoxi seemed oblivious to the situation, her gentle and melodious voice continuing to resonate in the room: "This is a perfect opportunity; could you please tell me all about last night's details, Mu Lang?" She gently ran her slender fingers through Mu Zhi'an's soft hair, her lips curling into a tender yet captivating smile: "Perhaps I might be able to help you too?" The snowy white palace dress she wore appeared as though it was stained with subtle black patterns; a strand of hair fell across her enticing white shoulder, breathtakingly beautiful. --- In the latter half of the night. Mu Zhi'an sat in his study, staring at his personal interface with vacant eyes, contemplating life. After a moment, he subconsciously rubbed his waist, then silently retrieved two Spirit-replenishing Pills from his storage ring and took them. Fortunately, he chose to enhance his physical strength during the Spirit Refining Realm; otherwise, who could endure several times a day? He opened his personal interface and looked at his current titles, something he hadn't done in a while. Beyond the titles he had seen before, there was now "System Holder" among them. To this day, he still hadn't figured out who among the women around him had acquired the system. It was undoubtedly one of them, but who exactly remained a mystery. Underneath the pink heart-framed title, five radiant characters shone brightly: [Heaven's Mandate Female Lead]. In truth, I'd much rather be the male lead than the female protagonist... Mu Zhi'an sighed internally. Suddenly, a cold, mocking laugh emerged from behind him, as if taking pleasure in his plight. Mu Zhi'an glanced at his maidservant beside him and said, "You told Ruoxi about it, didn't you?" Wei Mengrou silently observed the personal interface before him, with the bold title 'Heaven's Mandate Female Lead,' and pursed her red lips, saying earnestly, "It wasn't me who told her, she asked me." "She happened to witness what happened in the room," Wei Mengrou continued. "So you sold out your master? Weren’t you supposed to protect your master with your life?" Mu Zhi'an lamented, but his eyes involuntarily glanced at Wei Mengrou. Wei Mengrou cast him a sidelong glance and said, "What we did was unfair to Ruoxi. If I continued to hide it from her, I wouldn't be at peace with myself." After speaking, noticing Mu Zhi'an's silent demeanor while looking at her, the usually composed Wei Mengrou showed a touch of discomfort on her delicate, cool face. She said, "Sorry... But under those circumstances, I couldn't help but tell her the truth." Once more, the study fell into silence, with only the faint sound of wind and snow outside. After a while, Mu Zhi'an broke the silence, gazing at Wei Mengrou, "Mengrou jie..." "I suddenly realize you look just as beautiful without stockings." Wei Mengrou: "..." She looked down at him after a brief pause, her snow-like immaculate face framed by flowing hair down her slim waist. Her yellow dress accentuated her alluring figure, and her smooth, jade-like legs were bare, topped by white ankle boots, exuding a sense of aloofness that felt hard to approach. It was hard to believe that those remarkable legs had once aided him in channeling spiritual energy... Mu Zhi'an reflected with a touch of gratitude. Noticing his sincere admiration, Wei Mengrou placed a foot on his chair, a disdainful glint appearing in her bright eyes: "Oh? Do you want to have a lick?" Mu Zhi'an smiled, "If given a chance, I might try." "Provided Mengrou jie doesn't mind." Wei Mengrou seemed slightly uneasy, averting her gaze, responding coolly, "Then I'll probably despise you for life." "I don't mind," Mu Zhi'an chuckled. To him, the disdain from his maid was one of life's little pleasures. "Any discomfort after refining the Celestial Qi?" Mu Zhi'an changed the topic. Wei Mengrou gently shook her head, "It feels as though it became part of me; there's no discomfort." "Moreover... I seem to be able to suspend time for a brief moment." Za Warudo? Mu Zhi'an asked in surprise, "How long?" "Three seconds," replied Wei Mengrou. "If I attain a higher level, this duration might extend." "So, this is a combat-oriented Celestial Qi, then?" Mu Zhi'an mused thoughtfully. He frowned slightly and murmured, "If memory serves, the Empress of the Demon Realm is collecting Celestial Qi, yet she hasn't targeted us, which is curious." Wei Mengrou's expression also reflected some consideration at his words. She then turned a peculiar gaze towards him, "Do you know her? Would she aid you in the martial world because of your acquaintance?" "I'm not that honored," Mu Zhi'an laughed, shaking his head. "She said she was fulfilling a request, that's all." Wei Mengrou was skeptical, "Who could ask the Empress of the Demon Realm for a favor?" "It wasn't a mere favor; perhaps a transaction was involved," Mu Zhi'an smiled. Aside from sometimes commanding Yao Meng and Bai Ruoxi in various bedchamber escapades, no one in the world could compel a Union Daoist to act, and that remained invariant. "For the Empress of the Demon Realm to travel from afar to Dongzhou, there must be something here that intrigues her." Mu Zhi'an closed his personal interface, staring at the heavy snow outside and the quiet courtyard. "From tales of the Demon Realm and Dongzhou, apart from Celestial Qi, I suspect there might be another reason of greater importance to her." "Her last visit to the Jade Pool Sacred Territory was likely for the same reason." Reflecting on his words, Wei Mengrou mulled over the hints and began piecing them together. Realization dawned on her, "The First Demon Emperor?!" Boom! The ceiling trembled slightly as dust wafted down, accompanied by a thunderous roar within the Liangyi Sect. Disciples hurriedly exited their abodes, soaring through the sky, searching franticly for the roar's source. "Where did that sound come from?!" "Attack? But this is the Liangyi Sect!" "That aura was at least of the Returning Void Realm—is something sealed within the sect grounds?!" Amidst growing chatter and confusion, more disciples gathered outside, with Glazed Hall awash with candlelight despite many being in the martial world examination. Soon, many realized something within the Holy Saint Hall was amassing its last strength, striving to burst free of its millennium-long seal! An eerie voice echoed through the sect grounds. "Shang Yanfei, you have half an hour to either unleash the seal's array or join your disciples in demise as my prisoners!" An ear-piercing phoenix cry resonated above the Holy Saint Hall, soon manifesting a phoenix enveloped in black flames in midair. The First Demon Emperor! Wei Mengrou glanced at the unfazed Mu Zhi'an with a composed expression, "Seems the demonic creature in the Holy Saint Hall couldn’t resist any longer. You're not planning to evacuate, or are you too scared to move?" Mu Zhi'an appeared relaxed, smiling slightly, "With the Sect Master here, my Spirit Sister crafting dolls here, and the Demon Realm Empress alongside, the Palace Master in Ruoxi might also wake up... Not to mention Fairy Yao and other influences behind exam-participating Kyushu cultivators." He paused and continued, "This could possibly be the safest place on earth right now." "We only need to sit here, enjoy the snow, and watch a captivating spectacle unfold." Chapter 293: Friend of the Empress, Mu Zhi’an Seven thousand words Mu Zhi'an watched the snowy night scene outside his study, while Wei Mengrou stood quietly nearby, both enveloped in silence. Light tremors occasionally rattled the floor, but the vast study remained eerily quiet except for the master and his servant. "Timing is intriguing for the First Demon Emperor, does he not know it's currently the Ascension Conference now, or is he forced into a desperate move?" Wei Mengrou softly stated, snapping the serene silence. The Ascension Conference, drawing major clans and secret overseers alike, was in full swing. For the First Demon Emperor to act now seemed utter madness, unless he assuredly believed he could counter three or more Union Daoist paragons simultaneously. Mu Zhi'an shook his head with a smile, "How could the former emperor who once unified the Demon Realm be a fool? While I don't know why he's making his move now, he either has confidence in his success or is forced into this timing... and I lean towards the latter." "This play of his is basically a complete loss," Mu Zhi'an continued. He glanced towards the direction of Liangyi Peak, recalling the Sect Master in her elegant black dress, her figure graceful and refined. Shang Yanfei, who had orchestrated everything from behind the scenes, had never directly intervened since the past. Each time Mu Zhi'an thought he had understood her purpose, he realized she had woven an even more intricate plan, even ensnaring the First Demon Emperor in her web. The more he pondered, the deeper Shang Yanfei's schemes seemed. Initially, Mu Zhi'an thought her willingness to accept bets from the Western Regions and the Southern Barrens was foolish, as nobody could guarantee a win at the Ascension Conference. However, after Lan Muling entered the competition, Mu Zhi'an became convinced that victory was almost assured this time. And now it appeared... This bet wasn't just about winning three emperor-class herbs. "She's dragged other great Concord Dao cultivators into this murky water..." Mu Zhi'an murmured under his breath. Not only were several Concord Dao cultivators of Dongzhou involved, but also many young prodigies from Kyushu present within Liangyi Sect. Should a battle erupt, the power of the Concord Dao would inevitably affect these young talents. Forces from the Western Regions, the Southern Barrens, and beyond wouldn’t ignore the fate of their champions. These factions didn't need to confront the First Demon Emperor directly but were definitely compelled to protect the Liangyi Sect to avoid losses to their own progeny. "The woman's calculation prowess is almost terrifying. If she plans to be with someone in the future, that person would likely be meticulously orchestrated..." Mu Zhi'an sat in his chair, genuinely impressed while looking at the snowstorm outside. Because of three emperor-class herbs, all continents had sent their peerless talents—prodigies highly regarded by Concord Dao masters—who couldn't simply be left to fend for themselves, not when they could become discouraged or disillusioned. Plus, the First Demon Emperor, now akin to a flickering candle flame, likely couldn't withstand more than two Concord Dao cultivators. Especially since there were far more than just a couple of Concord Dao masters currently within Liangyi Sect. "Still, what troubles me more is why the First Demon Emperor chose this particular moment to break free from the seal." Mu Zhi'an stretched lazily and glanced back at Wei Mengrou, chuckling: "Let's go for a walk. I reckon many sect disciples have already gone to seek shelter outside." --- The Nine Lives Phoenix, once the ruler of the Demon Realm, might be an unfamiliar name to many cultivators, yet the title of the First Demon Emperor is widely recognized. However, none perhaps imagined that the former ruler of the Demon Realm was suppressed by the Azure Emperor beneath the Holy Chapel of the Liangyi Sect for a millennium and was now attempting to break free from the Pure World Azure Lotus Seal and reemerge. "Shang Yanfei, I will give you half an hour to break this seal, or the entire Liangyi Sect will perish with me as sacrifice!" The eerie voice echoed beneath the Holy Chapel, filled with hysterical madness, causing much discussion among cultivators speculating on the identity of the sealed being. This voice had also alerted powers across Kyushu. In regions like the Southern Barrens, the Western Domains, and Yuzhou, several pairs of eyes quietly observed the development in the darkness. The chaos in Dongzhou technically had no direct impact on them—in fact, internal strife in Dongzhou was to their advantage. However, the talents participating in this Ascension Conference were still within Liangyi Sect. Abandoning them would result in significant losses for other regions. This Ascension Conference involved prodigies from Kyushu honored by Concord Dao nobles, all for the sake of three emperor-class herbs. In this moment, countless eyes were directed toward Liangyi Peak, waiting for the Sect Master's response. Despite nearly a quarter-hour passing, Liangyi Sect had yet to offer any response, remaining seemingly indifferent. Then, a phoenix's cry erupted from the Holy Chapel, dark red flames rose into the sky, turning it crimson, like a wrathful sky intent on engulfing the earth in fire. Countless cultivators within the Sect looked up, their eyes filled with awe and hidden terror. Some found themselves unable to withstand the pressure, involuntarily dropping to their knees in reverence, overwhelmed by the force of the Concord Dao. Even those hailed as the brightest prodigies couldn't help but feel their souls tremble, struggling under the oppressive might as if bearing the weight of mountains. The black phoenix descended slowly from the sky, and many knew that if it landed within Liangyi Sect, destruction would ensue. Mu Zhi'an, stepping just outside the Heavenly Harmony Pavilion, encountered this breathtaking scene, a shiver running through him as he nearly collapsed. The overwhelming tide-like pressure caused Mu Zhi'an's knees to buckle. This was an inherent response for cultivators, almost impossible to resist. However, Mu Zhi'an reacted swiftly, clutching tightly onto Wei Mengrou's porcelain-like legs, and under her disdainful, serene gaze, gritted his teeth, forcing himself to stand, "Mengrou jie, we can't kneel! No one should kneel to the First Demon Emperor!" Upon looking up, seeing Wei Mengrou unfazed, watching him with clear bright eyes filled with disdain, he exclaimed, "Aren’t you affected?" "Not at all," Wei Mengrou observed him dubiously, "Actually, your reaction is quite strange." Initially thinking he feigned it, she now saw he indeed struggled against an unseen force. "The Concord Dao innately suppresses other cultivators. Concord Dao nobles I've met usually restrain their aura, but the First Demon Emperor intends to destroy Liangyi Sect," Mu Zhi'an noted with some difficulty in his voice. As for why Wei Mengrou was unaffected... Likely due to her original witch bloodline. Wei Mengrou looked up at the black phoenix in midair, softly, "Sect Master still doesn't seem eager to act." "She has her plans; we just have to watch this play unfold," Mu Zhi'an stated. --- Chapter 1 Previous Chapter 318/718 Next Chapter Last Chapter Directory Previous: No One Understands Villainy Better Than Me Next: Multiverse: A Superhero Emerges Recommended Reading! Martial Arts: Infinite Vitality, Invincible Across Jianghu Me, Quasi-Immortal Emperor, Awakening After Millennia Joining a Chat Group Sailing: Summoning Thor's Power, Defeating Kaido with One Strike The Three-Body Problem: I'm a Bug, leading the Zerg! 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