320 - It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

Fan Fiction Novel Site Search Fan Fiction Complete Fan Fiction Ongoing Fan Fiction Ranking List Home > Fan Fiction Novels > Turns Out, They Were the Main Characters After All Turns Out, They Were the Main Characters After All Chapter 320 Author: ccc Not far away, the Empress of Yuzhou glanced at the commotion below with a slight smile, chuckling, "This little cultivator seems quite comfortable living off a woman." It was obvious that Mu Zhian was taking advantage rather than truly withstanding the pressure of the original Demon Emperor. He was merely relying on the beautiful woman in the yellow dress beside him to barely fend off the pressure. This had nothing to do with genius. Just as the Empress was about to look away, she paused when Mu Zhian's spiritual energy enveloped her. She then gave him another scrutinizing glance, puzzled. A cultivator at the fourth realm of Spirit Refining, but exuding spiritual energy nearing the peak of the Spirit Returning realm...? No, that's not right... This peak Spirit Returning realm energy seemed not to be his own... Yao Meng inadvertently glanced at the Empress of Yuzhou, her delicate brows slightly raised, just as she was about to interrupt her thoughts. At that moment, after a brief pause in her gaze, the Empress's eyes lit up with a touch of interest, and her red lips parted slightly, "What is the name of that young cultivator?" As her voice fell, the gaze of several powerful beings shifted along with the Empress's line of sight, landing on Mu Zhian. Chapter 294 - Winning the Competition, Losing in Life 5K "It seems like they're looking your way." As the gaze of several Harmony realm cultivators converged simultaneously, Wei Mengrou naturally noticed immediately. She pursed her red lips slightly, transmitting a reminder to Mu Zhian. What's there to see? It's not like I've got words written on my face... Mu Zhian glanced upward, indeed spotting the Harmony realm experts standing upon nothingness. Some of them were unfamiliar to him, like the Southern Wastelands' Evil God, always shrouded in black mist, difficult to see clearly. And then there was the Western Buddha with a peaceful complexion, golden light radiating from behind like a rising sun. Next to them was his highly respected and beloved fairy sister Yao Meng and the sect's leader. Not far from Yao Meng stood a woman in a white dress with golden trims, whose captivating beauty and smiling eyes looked down at the numerous cultivators on the ground. Nice figure, not too big in the chest, should fit in one hand... but such grace. Plus, the white dress, black stockings, and knee-high boots are definite bonuses... Mu Zhian assessed quietly. In that instant, he wasn't sure if it was an illusion, but for a moment, the woman in white seemed to look his way, her eyes carrying a faint smile. Mu Zhian's heart trembled, immediately lowering his gaze, maintaining an appropriate sense of 'humility.' Though he could not identify her, standing alongside the leader and others indicated she was undoubtedly one of the top figures in the Nine Provinces. Luo Tan gazed tenderly with her beautiful eyes, flashing a hint of a smile, and spoke softly, "This disciple is interesting; he didn’t seem to hold much fear when looking at me." How many disciples were present in the Taiyi Sect? Countless! Yet, from the beginning until now, no disciple dared to observe her with a look of 'appreciation.' Even the descendants from ancient clans would submissively lower their gaze upon seeing the Empress of Yuzhou. The Western Buddha’s eyes remained peaceful as he quietly observed the young man on the ground, commenting, "His internal spiritual energy is chaotic, indicating he may have failed a tribulation." "Failed a tribulation...?" Within the black mist, the Evil God of the Southern Wastelands’ eyes flickered with realization, "Mu Zhian, was it...?" Previously, Mu Zhian had sabotaged seventeen cultivators during a lightning tribulation, some of whom were the strongest contenders in the Ascension Conference from both the Southern Wastelands and the Western Regions. Thus, the Southern Wastelands’ Evil God was not unfamiliar with this name. Raising an eyebrow, Luo Tan's lips curled subtly, "He is Mu Zhian?" "From appearances alone, he doesn’t seem the type to perform such reckless acts." For the sake of a personal maid, he was willing to lower his own rank to make the cultivator who had rashly approached Wei Mengrou pay a price. Initially, the great powers thought such behavior suggested a 'brutish' demeanor. Yet, Mu Zhian appeared to be an elegant and handsome youth, like a learned gentleman. Moreover... why did he harbor two distinct spiritual energies within him? With growing interest in her eyes, Luo Tan commented with a light smile, "I heard before that the Green Emperor's furnace reconstruction involved a young cultivator named Mu Zhian. What the original Demon Emperor mentioned was also intriguing." She turned slightly to Yao Meng, adding, "Could it be that his physique is so unique he could assist even a Harmony realm cultivator in reconstructing a furnace?" Yao Meng gazed impassively at Mu Zhian, her voice clear and melodious, "Previously, young friend Mu promised to help the original Demon Emperor reconstruct the furnace, but he ultimately chose to do so for the Eastern Province's sake. All the medicinal materials for the furnace reconstruction were painstakingly gathered by him." Yao Meng generously acknowledged Mu Zhian's efforts, omitting any phrase like 'he just fancied me' and instead upholding the banner of justice. She tactfully avoided Luo Tan’s query by offering an alternative explanation. Upon hearing this, Luo Tan's interest only deepened, as she scrutinized Mu Zhian with a keener eye, "I recall that to reconstruct the furnace, one would need celestial ingredients—one being the Heaven Pill Phoenix Fruit and the other the Rebirth Water from a Forbidden Zone. The master of the Forbidden Zone answers to no one. How did he acquire the Rebirth Water?" "The Forbidden Zone's Holy Maiden is cultivating as an inner disciple within the Taiyi Sect, and happens to have a good relationship with young friend Mu." Yao Meng’s voice was gentle, almost ethereal, her snow-white skin glistening as her barefoot treaded upon nothingness. Her gaze inadvertently flicked to Mu Zhian. "In any case, I certainly owe young friend Mu a debt for his significant sacrifices on my behalf in the past." "Securing a debt from a fairy like Yao Meng should ensure a smooth future cultivation path," Luo Tan continued thoughtfully, "If Yao Meng is willing to make a request, I could make an exception to accept an additional disciple during the upcoming exchange of fresh talent." She still sensed something off about the spiritual energy Mu Zhian had exuded earlier, though she couldn’t pinpoint it exactly. This was due to the sect's protective array being activated by several leaders, making it challenging even for Harmony realm experts to immediately identify the disciples' aura within the array. Yao Meng gently shook her head, "No need, I prefer to personally repay the debt I owe him. Going to Yuzhou would complicate things." A cold breeze swept by, slightly swaying Yao Meng's azure dress and tousling her hair, complementing her flawless fairy-like appearance. This sight left many cultivators entranced, even though from an outsider's perspective, they could only glimpse a dim silhouette shrouded in silvery light. It was precisely this elusive haze that sparked endless imagination. Yao Meng’s emerald gaze looked down upon the young man below, her pink lips slightly pursed, curving into a charming arc. "From now on, it would be best if I teach him myself." Even the Southern Wastelands’ Evil God gave Yao Meng a sidelong glance, curiosity glinting in his eyes hidden within the black mist. Since when did the Green Emperor care so much for a young cultivator? Moreover, Regiana had mentioned before that Mu Zhian enabled her Soul Reading Body to evolve, becoming the foremost physique in the history of the Southern Wastelands... She had verified with her Soul Reading and confirmed that Mu Zhian wasn’t lying. ... How could a Spirit Refining realm cultivator aid Regiana in evolving her Soul Reading Body? There must be some secrets hidden within Mu Zhian that even the Green Emperor found worth noting. As the powerful beings continued to curiously observe Mu Zhian struggling on the ground, within the Glazed Hall, a beauty in a white palace dress stepped delicately out of the doorway on tiny embroidered shoes. Lifting her exquisite face, her moist, gentle eyes scanned the surrounding cultivators outside the Glazed Hall, soon spotting Mu Zhian in the distance, she called softly, "Mu Lang." Seeing Mu Zhian struggle under the remnants of the Harmony aura, Bai Ruoxi stepped forward quickly, replacing Wei Mengrou’s position to support him, expressing concern, "Are you alright?" This scene drew stunned expressions from the cultivators present, their gaze upon Bai Ruoxi filled with wonder. Despite the original Demon Emperor's released black phoenix being yet to dissipate, its aura still suffocated everyone, yet this disciple of the Canghai Peak seemed completely unaffected? And wasn't this too much for Mu Zhian...? Some cultivators who passed the martial trials and disciples within the sect cast deep gazes at Mu Zhian, their eyes tinged with a hint of 'hostility.' While many exceptional female cultivators existed in the cultivation world, Mu Zhian held two beauties on his own... This scene incited a few male cultivators who watched with some bitterness, itching to start the Cultivation Convention immediately and take a swing at Mu Zhian for flaunting his status. ... Even if it wasn’t Mu Zhian's intention. Even Ye Yu, who initially felt proud of withstanding the Harmony aura, couldn’t help but stop smiling, his gaze riveted on Mu Zhian and the beautiful Bai who already ignored his presence. In the past, Bai Ruoxi would occasionally look him in the eye, but now this great beauty of Tianxuan City seemed utterly captivated by Mu Zhian, as if her eyes held only images of him and no one else. Clearly, he excelled over Mu Zhian in numerous areas; even the results on the test pillar were the same. So why was everyone focused on him now? Ye Yu clenched his fists tightly, his nails almost digging into his palms, his eyes filled with barely concealed hatred. Yet, no matter how crafty Mu Zhian was, he ultimately passed the Ascension Conference. His performance during the original Demon Emperor's descent was evident to all Harmony realm experts present. Should there be a 'new recruits exchange' event in Yuzhou or the Southern Wastelands in the future, his name would certainly come to mind first. Mu Zhian's maid and Bai Ruoxi were undeniably talented, but that had little to do with Mu Zhian himself. These great figures had discerning eyes... With this thought, Ye Yu's inner fury gradually subsided. At that moment, high in the sky, the Yuzhou Empress, with her noble demeanor and exceptional beauty, directed her gaze toward the beautiful woman in the palace dress who had just left the Glazed Hall. Seeing her look at Mu Zhian with unmatched tenderness—enough to stir the hearts of even women—the Empress couldn't help but ask, "And who is she?" The Southern Wastelands expert also spoke, "Curious indeed. Typically, only someone at the Spirit Returning realm can barely withstand and freely move under the Harmony aura. For a Spirit Refining cultivator to merely not kneel is remarkable, and yet this woman seems entirely unaffected… able to move freely." The Western Buddha gently opened his eyes, contemplating the beauty in the white palace gown. His gaze was serene, yet those familiar with his methods knew he was attempting to discern Bai Ruoxi's essence. Yao Meng and Shang Yanfeng refrained from interceding; their mutual silence bore a certain unspoken understanding. At that moment, it seemed as if a spiritual consciousness within Bai Ruoxi opened its eyes, as the Western Buddha visibly trembled, his rear golden light nearly fracturing. He clasped his hands together, uttering a Buddhist chant, "Amitabha." From his palms, golden ripples spread, suppressing the chaos within his spiritual energy. If this avatar's energy were disrupted, it would similarly affect his true form far away in the Western Regions. The other two powerful beings were equally astonished, instinctively looking toward Bai Ruoxi. Even if the Western Buddha was merely an avatar, it should be impossible for an ordinary Spirit Refining realm to harm him, yet clearly, he had perceived something that damaged his spiritual consciousness. With the chaos stabilized, the Western Buddha gradually reopened his eyes, gazing at Bai Ruoxi, his tone slow and deliberate, "...Gong Lianyue." The Empress of Yuzhou's gaze flickered subtly, scrutinizing Bai Ruoxi, who appeared gentle and delicate, with renewed interest. The Sword Palace Master's reincarnation...? The Southern Wastelands Evil God, eyes flashing incredulously, remarked, "She's still alive...?" The Buddha spoke no more, yet his normally tranquil eyes now bore a heavier weight. Considering if the Taiyi Sect leader and the Spirit Dragon were added to the mix, alongside the now-revived Green Emperor and Sword Palace Master, there were altogether four Harmony realm beings! This was a staggering figure because, within the Nine Provinces, at most, one Harmony realm might appear per era. Only if a preceding Harmony realm sealed themselves within an array or ceased appearing could someone else ascend to Harmony. It was a rule of heaven and earth, and the world's spiritual energy was insufficient to sustain numerous Harmony realm existences. Truth be told, the Sword Palace Master's years of cultivation surpassed even Yao Meng, and other great figures from Yuzhou and the Southern Wastelands. In the past, the rules had assumed Gong Lianyue was gone, allowing new Harmony realms to emerge. But now, the Sword Palace Master stood alive before them… Even as a Spirit Refining realm now, should that entity within her awaken, Bai Ruoxi would quickly regain Harmony strength. No wonder Shang Yanfeng dared exhibit such boldness. Even if the Demon Realm's Empress absorbed the original Demon Emperor’s essence, she couldn't recklessly invade the Eastern Province. Four Harmony realm figures... even the Demon Realm would have to consider carefully. This didn't even account for the secluded Forbidden Zone. If factoring in the Forbidden Zone Master... the current Eastern Province's strength was immeasurable. Know that some provinces might only host one Harmony realm, or none at all. Yet, alone in the Eastern Province, there were four! Among these prominent Harmony realm figures, two were closely linked to a mere Spirit Refining cultivator... Reflecting on this, the three major experts inadvertently glanced at Mu Zhian. Everything seemed too coincidentally orchestrated—he just happened to rescue Yao Meng, became bonded with the Sword Palace Master, and conveniently had an incredibly talented maid… Was it due to his fortune, or was there another explanation... While formidable beings from various corners of the Nine Provinces pondered these thoughts, a sharp, piercing phoenix cry echoed through the firmament from deep within the Pilgrimage Hall. The entire sky was abruptly dyed black and red, with leaden clouds burned to such hues, the heavens shaking with roaring thunder, threatening to shatter the very sky. Then, a black-flamed-winged phoenix ascended from the Temple's depths, as if intent on incinerating the heavens. The sight proved too much for many struggling cultivators, who couldn't help but bow to the ground. Mu Zhian felt equally oppressed, because, with his arms wrapped around Bai Ruoxi's slender waist, his body pressed against her back, inhaling her unique fragrance, he could barely restrain himself. Just then, black mist surged skyward from which a slender hand emerged, reaching toward the black phoenix, and gently clenching. Boom! The black phoenix shattered entirely, its tremendous shockwave making the entire Taiyi Sect tremble. The Demon Realm’s Empress, veiled in black mist, looked down upon all beings, her gaze turning to Shang Yanfeng. Shang Yanfeng, clad in a black robe outlining her elegant figure, sensed this gaze and slightly turned her head. "Master Shang, to a fruitful collaboration," the Demon Realm's Empress whispered seductively into Shang's ear, her ordinary tone perversely teasing, leaving bones tingling and hearts aching. Even the Southern Wastelands Evil God and the Western Buddha, felt slight unease toward the Empress, whose power had progressed further. Yet Shang Yanfeng's expression remained unchanged, a gentle smile as she responded, "To a fruitful collaboration." First Chapter | Previous Chapter 320/718 | Next Chapter | Last Chapter | Directory Previous: Who Understands Being a Villain as I Do Best Next: An Anime Mix: Beginning as a Superhero Recommended Reading! Martial Arts: Infinite Vitality Plus Points, Invincible Guardian of Rivers and Lakes I, Quasi Immortal Emperor, Join the Chat Group After Sleeping for Ten Thousand Years Sailing: Summon Thunder God, One Slash Smells Like Milk and Instantly Defeats Kaido Three-Body: I am the Insect, the Insect of the Swarm! 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