338 - It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

Fanfiction Novel Network Search Fanfiction Novels Complete Fanfiction Ongoing Fanfiction Rankings Home > Fanfiction Novels > So They Were the True Protagonists So They Were the True Protagonists, Chapter 338 Author: ccc She turned her head slightly, gazing in the direction of the Grand Qian Dynasty. The last time Gu Boxing made a move in the Martial World, she didn't interfere, as she wasn't present at the time and only learned about it afterward. But this time... Did that self-assured fellow really think he had hidden himself so perfectly? ... In the palace. A man dressed in a Taoist robe suddenly opened his eyes, blood spurting from his mouth as he clutched his chest and panted heavily. The old emperor was meditating in front of a chaise lounge when he opened his eyes, turned his head, and was shocked to react quickly: “National Advisor, what has happened to you?!” Gu Boxing gently waved his hand, a hint of wariness in his eyes. “The matters involved with the cursed body are far more complex than we ever imagined.” “But this time, it's not all for naught. At least we know that the yellow-dressed maid and the primordial witch have a significant connection.” This proves that the fate he had divined wasn't wrong. Through the cursed body, he could find the path to the Dao Merging realm! Gu Boxing hesitated momentarily before continuing, “Your Majesty, I need to make a breakthrough to the Enlightenment realm... This time, I might need to prepare some spirit stones…” Upon hearing this, the old emperor frowns visibly. Over the years, nearly the entire treasury was depleted to nurture a power in the Enlightenment realm. If it continued, the citizens might rise up in revolt. “If I break through to Enlightenment, Your Majesty's dream of immortality could also be realized,” Gu Boxing said quietly. “We’ve come this far; shall we abandon it?” “If I enter Enlightenment, with the wishes of the myriad beings, even the Dao Merging realm wouldn't be daunting.” And by that time, if necessary, taking the cursed body at the fastest speed wouldn't be a problem... Mu Zhian was lucky this time, integrating the cursed body into a dream first. What about next time? The Grand Qian Emperor's eyes flickered. He made up his mind and was about to nod in agreement. “Your Majesty!” At that moment, a guard hurried into the observatory. “What has caused you such panic to disturb my cultivation?” The old emperor's brow furrowed slightly as he glanced at the guard. The guard seemed to be calming himself, then bowed his head and said after a pause, “People from the Jade Pool have arrived and entered the palace...” “Who?” Gu Boxing suddenly looked up and asked. For some reason, he suddenly had a foreboding feeling. The guard looked at him, whispered, “The Green Emperor.” --- Chapter 308: This Soft Job, Truly Satisfying! 4.5K At nightfall. Mu Zhian awakened from his meditation practice. Noticing Wei Mengrou was not in the room, he quietly climbed out of bed and headed toward Bai Ruoxi's room. Dense, purified spiritual energy surrounded the outside. Mu Zhian gently pushed open the door; milk-white Heavenly Dao energy hovered quietly before Bai Ruoxi, emanating a captivating glow. But Mu Zhian's gaze lingered on the Heavenly Dao energy for just a moment before it fell upon Bai Ruoxi. Like always, she appeared serene, gentle, like a secluded noble lady. If one didn't look at her conspicuous bosom, one might regard her as a frail, noble lady. Nevertheless, from the moment Mu Zhian entered the room, he found his gaze involuntarily drawn toward Bai Ruoxi’s chest, which even her palace dress could scarcely conceal. Heavenly Dao energy paled in comparison to such lavishness. Sensing his presence, the hovering Dao energy dimmed slowly, and Bai Ruoxi opened her eyes. “Mu Lang, why are you here?” she asked, surprised to see him. During this time, it should have been the Ascension Tournament period—akin to final exams in modern terms. Yet here was Mu Zhian, visiting her late at night instead of cultivating. He walked to her bedside, sat down, and smiled, “Am I not welcome?” Bai Ruoxi shook her head gently, a hint of shyness in her gaze as she looked at him, saying softly, “It's just that, whenever Mu Lang visits, you seem to have mischief on your mind…” She leaned in, sniffing lightly around him, a trace of puzzlement in her refined face. “There seems to be a smell of rouge…” Bai Ruoxi murmured softly. Mu Zhian’s eyelid twitched. Suddenly, he said, “Right! I came to talk about demon energy.” Speaking thus, he retrieved a bewitching purple flower from his interspatial ring. Bai Ruoxi looked at it skeptically and asked softly, “This is…?” “A Violet Sunflower from the Demon Realm, specially refined so it can mask one’s demon energy when carried.” Mu Zhian handed the flower to Bai Ruoxi, gazing at her, “In the future, when you encounter tribulations while refining your essence to return to spirituality, this will be useful. With it, no one in the sect will be able to detect the demon energy in your furnace.” Bai Ruoxi first appeared doubtful, then, after scanning the flower's construct with her spirit sense, looked up at Mu Zhian in surprise, “This is a magical artifact…? Where did you get it, Mu Lang?” Mu Zhian had his excuses ready and smiled, “Previously, the first Demon Emperor was sealed in the Holy Palace. When I entered that celestial abode, I coincidentally found this magical artifact in its interspatial ring.” “With it, you won’t have to worry about demon energy, and you can refine your essence with peace of mind.” Mu Zhian continued. Emotion shone in Bai Ruoxi’s eyes as she gazed warmly at Mu Zhian. “Mu Lang is so good to me.” She hesitated slightly before continuing, “Mu Lang, if one day my other consciousness awakens and does something too outrageous to you, would you hate me?” Mu Zhian squeezed her hand reassuringly, “As long as it's Ruoxi, I won’t care whatever you do to me.” He understood Bai Ruoxi's love. With that, she was incapable of doing anything too outrageous. Be it Bai Ruoxi or ‘Hei Ruoxi,’ there wouldn't be a significant problem. He thoroughly understood Bai Ruoxi’s character, having affirmed her heart countless times with his own hands. Bai Ruoxi smiled sweetly, “Hearing you say this, Mu Lang, I’m relieved.” The Sword Palace still hovered above Eastern Continent like a floating city. If one day Gong Lian Yue awakens and truly does something to Mu Lang…Well, it would be Gong Lian Yue’s doing. Miss Bai was simply a good girl with nothing but tenderness for Mu Lang. After a while of intimate conversation with Bai Ruoxi, Mu Zhian appropriately excused himself and left. He decided not to disclose anything about the Taixu Pill to Bai Ruoxi just yet. The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. If he truly gathered the materials and managed to persuade the Empress of Yuzhou to refine the pill, only then would he inform her. Even though the chances were slim, not even the Empress of the Demon Realm held much hope. After all, no one would willingly allow another equal, or even stronger, being to emerge. Gong Lian Yue had already reached the Dao Merging realm, her sword skills unparalleled in the Nine Continents. Just as certainly, a nine-tailed fox would ascend the Dao Merging realm in the future... Combining these physiques wouldn't be something Dao Merging powerhouses desire. Returning to his room, Mu Zhian took out the first Demon Emperor's interspatial ring, ready to delve into Tianhuang Techniques. Suddenly, he noticed a paper crane on his desk, unclear how long it had been there. Was it from Senior Sister? Or the Sect Leader? Mu Zhian's eyes sparkled as he unfolded the paper crane. “Your performance today was adequate, Mu Junior, hope to see you at the Ascension Tournament finals thereafter.” He pondered briefly, then wrote back, “To be honest, today’s victory was narrow. I am losing confidence. I think, for Senior Sister, the Ascension Tournament might just be a game, but I am only at the fourth rank of Spirit Refinement, I fear…” He paused, then added, “I’ve heard that when faced with challenges, motivated inspiration can bring forth strength beyond one’s means…” The hinting should suffice. Hopefully, Xiao Lian wouldn't be too clueless… Mu Zhian epitomized the saying, timid offline, aggressive online. In person, it’s all friendly Senior Sister-speak, behind the scenes, it’s “Little Lian.” He folded the paper crane and sent it out the window, taking out the first Demon Emperor’s ring afterward. Steadying himself, Mu Zhian closed his eyes, letting the cultivation method and introduction of Tianhuang Techniques float into his mind. This technique allows one to ignite the furnace, replenishing spiritual energy instantly once depleted. While immersing himself in understanding the cultivation method, his attention was caught by a particular term. Surprised, Mu Zhian glanced at the ring in his hand. “…Heavenly Court?” According to the method, this Tianhuang Technique seemed to have originated as a remnant from the Heavenly Court? Yet, this Heavenly Court felt strangely akin to the Celestial World... Mu Zhian examined the interspatial ring, pondering deeply. Legends say that when cultivators push their practice to its ultimate form, they could transcend this world, ascend to the Celestial Realm, and become immortal. However, this legend has always been dismissed by cultivators as a fiction. They believed that merging with the Dao was the pinnacle of power, the utmost limit for a cultivator, and those who reached the Dao Merging realm were the strongest beings in existence. Yet even those in the Dao Merging realm have never witnessed anyone actually ascending to a celestial realm. The issue isn’t their inability to ascend, but rather that the celestial realm simply doesn’t exist. So, what then is this 'Heavenly Court'? The First Demon Emperor was a legendary figure, and to think his cultivation method originated from the Heavenly Court…? Mu Zhian clutched the interspatial ring in his hand, rose, and left the room. There was no mention of such a place as the Heavenly Court in the ancient texts he'd read, but Yao Meng had experienced many things in her past, perhaps she might know something about this. ... Knock, knock. Mu Zhian knocked on the door. “Fairy Sister?” There was no response. Under normal circumstances, the door would have already been opened by now. “Yao Meng?” Still no response. Mu Zhian pushed the door open. The room was empty. Though he knew the Fairy often had her own matters to handle, it was quite unusual not to see her tonight. Could she have returned to the Jade Pool? If she truly went back to the Jade Pool, she would normally inform me beforehand… There must have been something urgent… Mu Zhian pondered for a while, ultimately deciding to return to his room and focus on practicing the Tianhuang Techniques. ... That night. Thick snow fell silently outside, signaling the arrival of a harsh winter. Ye Lingxue stood before her bed, exhaling deeply as she gazed at the snowy courtyard outside the window. For the Forbidden Area's Saintess, advancing through the Ascension Tournament on its first day wasn't difficult—in fact, it was rather easy. With the ancestral artifact known as the Lock of Desolation, she could even fight opponents from higher realms. Moreover, having grasped a trace of Dao resonance, aside from a few fated protagonists, no one could stop Ye Lingxue. Yet, the girl, usually invincible and self-assured, now bore a slightly troubled expression, a hint of worry marring her beautiful face. Sitting by the window, twirling a pen, Ye Lingxue spoke, “Sister Siyu, if I secretly assist, do you think Brother Mu will dislike me?” Behind her, Ye Siyu lounged leisurely, stroking Ye Qian, who was dozing on her lap. Her legs dangled carelessly as she gazed at Ye Lingxue's back, laughing with squinted eyes, “When you ask me that, don’t you already know the answer?” Gu Boxing’s methods were indeed impressive—concealing fate, masking presence, and silently infiltrating the Liuli Palace. A flawless and deeply profound stealth technique. However, the Reincarnated Empress and Ye Lingxue shared the same constitution. The Reincarnated Empress had already informed Ye Lingxue about Gu Boxing’s presence when he entered Tianhe Courtyard. She wasn’t worried about Mu Zhian being in jeopardy, but she felt some discontent toward the scheming National Advisor. Yet, if she intervened, would Mu Zhian think she was meddling too much, possibly growing tired of her interference? Ye Siyu chuckled softly and said, “Your Brother Mu has such thin skin. Even if you help him in secret, he might still gladly accept the imperial-grade elixir you gift him.” “Besides, you two are Dao partners. Helping each other is perfectly natural. Didn’t he give you the Rising Dragon’s Beard and the Enlightenment Seed?” Ye Siyu continued. Even so, Ye Lingxue remained hesitant, voicing her concerns, “But I’ve already secretly done quite a few things. What if he finds out?” Chapter First Previous 338/718 Next Last Table of Contents Previous: No One Knows Being a Villain Better Than Me Next: Anime Fusion: Beginning as a Superhero Recommended Reading! Martial Arts: Infinite Vitality Points, Unmatched in the Martial World I, the Quasi-Immortal Emperor, Joined a Chat Group after Sleeping for a Million Years Sailing: Summoning the Thunder God, Kaido Felled in One Swipe Three-Body: I Am the Bug, the Zerg's Bug! 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