346 - It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

Fanfiction Network Search Fanfiction Completed Fanfiction Ongoing Fanfiction Ranking List Homepage > Fanfiction > Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists Chapter 346 Author: ccc As he spoke his final words, he lifted his gaze to the senior sister wearing the moon-white dress, whose ample bosom almost rested on the tabletop. This time, Mu Zhian appeared genuinely sincere. Since seeing Lan Muli today, he found himself missing this senior sister, and today, visiting her carried the intent of having a heartfelt conversation. Lan Muli smirked coldly, "It's only at times like these that you think of me." Is my senior sister jealous? Should I feel somewhat gratified... Mu Zhian glanced at Lan Muli in surprise and quickly responded, "After the Ascension Conference, there won't be much to do, and I can always communicate with you through paper crane letters." I swear, from now on, I will serve her tirelessly, even becoming her devoted follower if need be... Lan Muli's expression seemed to soften slightly, and she nodded slightly. Then, noticing Mu Zhian's gaze, she calmly said, "The paper crane letters are secondary. What's more important is the matter you mentioned in your letter; I've contemplated over it." Her way of changing the subject is so awkward... Mu Zhian saw through it but said nothing, quietly listening to her speak. "Logically, someone like the First Generation Demon Emperor wouldn't consider passing down the Heavenly Phoenix Technique..." Lan Muli's cold gaze met Mu Zhian's eyes, "After all, it's already strange that you possess his leftover ring." "If it were me, you wouldn't even see that ring. I would have destroyed it directly." Mu Zhian nodded silently. As expected, my senior sister shares my mind; she's truly my soulmate... Why did the First Generation Demon Emperor leave behind a ring containing the Heavenly Phoenix Technique? The First Generation Demon Emperor completely mastered the Heavenly Phoenix Technique. If he destroyed it, he would be the only one in the world with this knowledge. For someone like him, at the peak of cultivation, it's incredibly difficult to die unless by some mishap, and especially since he was the Nine-Life Heavenly Phoenix. So, what was his purpose in preserving this technique? "Let me see that ring," Lan Muli said. Mu Zhian handed her the Demon Emperor's ring. He sought Lan Muli's assistance not on a whim but because she possessed a Heavenly Fate Constitution, which allowed her to see through the essence of everything, even analyze and dissect it. As the demon emperor's ring rested in Lan Muli's palm, she closed her eyes, peering into the most primal essence of the ring. Unnoticed, the time of a burning incense stick passed. Mu Zhian, patient as ever, sat quietly, occasionally stealing glances at the white dress, noticing how it struggled to contain her pronounced chest, emphasized by the warm glow of candlelight highlighting her smooth, white skin. Her ample bosom was a rare rival to Nai Xi's. After nearly half a quarter of an hour, Mu Zhian suddenly noticed Lan Muli's eyelashes tremble gently, followed by her eyes slowly opening. "Senior sister, what do you think?" Mu Zhian promptly asked. Lan Muli's lips parted slightly as she was about to speak when— Boom! A sudden, intense tremor rocked the ground. Mu Zhian's eyes immediately fixed on the ring in Lan Muli's hand as it quietly radiated an unprecedented brilliant white light! Mu Zhian's mind instantly realized. ...There is definitely something peculiar about the First Generation Demon Emperor's ring! Chapter 314 Heaven's Law is Actually a Loli?! 3K The ring wasn't merely a conduit for future generations to train; it concealed some secret within. No wonder the First Generation Demon Emperor didn't destroy it and even always kept it. At this moment, Mu Zhian was enlightened. It wasn't the Heavenly Phoenix Technique that the First Generation Demon Emperor valued, but the potential hidden value behind the ring. If it weren't for Lan Muli, he would never have discovered the secret of this ring. With the ground shaking violently, Mu Zhian squinted, slowly reaching for the demon emperor's ring. In the next moment, everything before him collapsed entirely, and his vision was soon filled with a boundless white world. This world was precisely the one he saw every time he practiced the Heavenly Phoenix Technique! Merely glancing around, Mu Zhian immediately came to a realization. "Is this a dream...?" Mu Zhian surveyed the surroundings, eyes filled with a mix of suspicion and astonishment. Lan Muli looked up at this unfamiliar world before them and murmured, "I once heard a legend that there's a place beyond the Nine Provinces, a void world—where even mortals entering it could become immortals, undying and eternal." "The description of this world seems somewhat like the legends I've heard." Mu Zhian's eyes flickered, and he whispered, "The Celestial Court?" He had heard of the Celestial Court numerous times, never imagining that the world he glimpsed while practicing the Heavenly Phoenix Technique would be the Celestial Court itself?! But why are my senior sister and I appearing in this place now...? "The ring in your hand might be the key, or one of the mediums, connecting to the Celestial Court. When I analyzed its structure and removed the First Generation Demon Emperor's concealment spell, our consciousness was able to step into the Celestial Court." Lan Muli's gaze remained clear as she calmly surveyed the boundless white space around them. For the people of the Nine Provinces, the name "Celestial Court" might be unfamiliar. However, the mention of the Immortal World is well-known among cultivators, as it is the paradise for ascendants, the culmination of a cultivator's path. Cultivators spend their whole lives seeking to ascend to the Immortal World, and the Celestial Court is the end of that path. Mu Zhian, feeling the completely different spiritual energy compared to the Nine Provinces, took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. He was astonished to find the rumors true. The Celestial Court truly existed, yet countless cultivators throughout their lives couldn't find it because it resided in a void world, accessible only through a medium from within the Celestial Court. And the ring from the First Generation Demon Emperor was indeed the gateway! The demon emperor kept the ring, desiring to enter the Celestial Court, maintaining possession for that reason. Yet, he made a journey to the Eastern Continent where the Green Emperor suppressed him, never gaining the opportunity to step into the Celestial Court... "The spiritual energy here is incredibly dense...more so than the Nine Provinces after the world laws changed." Lan Muli remarked, equally surprised. Mu Zhian closed his eyes slightly, experimenting by running his internal energy to absorb the celestial spiritual energy. To his surprise, he found that the celestial energy required only minimal purification to be used directly, and it was several times denser than that of the Nine Provinces! Meditating and training here for a day was akin to five days outside. "The Celestial Court truly is a wonderful place..." Mu Zhian sincerely praised. Lan Muli nodded silently at first, then softly shook her head. "Unfortunately, the Celestial Court has barred entry. Despite being here, the spiritual energy remains inaccessible." Upon attempting to absorb it, she discovered a mysterious force enveloping the Celestial Court, barring all visitors from outside. Mu Zhian instinctively glanced at Lan Muli, her serene, otherworldly beauty aligning perfectly with the ethereal nature of the Celestial Court. However, her words left him momentarily stunned. "The spiritual energy here can't be absorbed by cultivators...you attempted it just now?" Mu Zhian asked. Lan Muli turned slightly, her eyes clear and bright, nodding gently, "This Celestial Court is governed by invisible rules. To tap into its spiritual energy, outsiders must adhere to these rules." "You and I are merely on the outskirts of the Celestial Court." Even with her Heavenly Fate Constitution, which could discern the essence of all things, Lan Muli could only perceive the surface of the Celestial Court, unable to decipher its underlying rules. But as her words trailed off, she noticed the odd expression in Mu Zhian's eyes, as though he'd heard something perplexing. "What is it?" Lan Muli inquired. Mu Zhian snapped back, his eyes brimmed with curiosity as he scanned their environment, shaking his head lightly, "...Nothing." The Celestial Court had established rules, preventing anyone from assimilating its spiritual energy, much less entering it. However...he had just clearly absorbed the spiritual energy from within the Celestial Court. Was this some kind of glitch...? The Celestial Court remained hauntingly still, absent of any sound. Lan Muli gazed upon everything before her serenely, stating, "Let's leave this place for now." Entering the Celestial Court is a dream come true for most cultivators. Even just standing at its gates symbolizes eternal life. Many cultivators spend their entire lifetimes without ever achieving such longevity. But Lan Muli’s resolve was unwavering. For her, just a decade’s time without the Celestial Court would suffice to achieve harmony with the Dao. Lan Muli opened her palm, handing the Demon Emperor's ring back to Mu Zhian. "Once you put it on, infuse it with your spiritual energy, and you'll be able to leave this place," Lan Muli instructed. The ring had this capability from the beginning, but the First Generation Demon Emperor had obscured its true use until Lan Muli saw through its essence. Due to his weakened state, the Emperor's concealment spell on the ring wasn’t well-crafted. Lan Muli injected a stream of spiritual energy into the ring in Mu Zhian's hand, and soon her voice began to fade, becoming ethereal. She glanced at Mu Zhian, who seemed lost in thought, and said, "I'll wait for you outside." Mu Zhian watched her departing figure and the melody of her clear, pleasant voice before regaining his focus. He took one last look around him, then, somewhat skeptically, began channeling his energy. The Celestial energy seemed naturally drawn to him, quietly entering Mu Zhian's internal energy flow. So, the spiritual energy here is indeed absorbable… Mu Zhian was secretly astonished. His senior sister stated that only those who met certain criteria could absorb the Celestial energy, and ordinary cultivators couldn’t… So why could he? Could it be that by some stroke of fate he met the requirements set by the Celestial Court? But I haven't done anything special… Maybe the previous master of the Celestial Court had a strange affinity, and like attracts like? Mu Zhian quickly suppressed his thoughts, shaking his head lightly, ready to investigate this matter after leaving. With that in mind, he prepared to infuse his energy into the ring to leave. However, just as he was about to turn away, a sudden, inexplicable chill swept by, making him shiver involuntarily. A cold, eerie sensation crept up his spine. Immediately after, he heard something only faintly. Footsteps. The Celestial Court was so silent he could hear his own breathing, yet amidst the stillness, footsteps echoed! The footsteps were soft, easy to miss if not carefully listened for. But holding his breath, Mu Zhian clearly discerned the sound! Were there residents in the Celestial Court? Or maybe the master of the Celestial Court noticed intruders and came to investigate…? Caught between curiosity and caution, Mu Zhian instinctively grasped the ring. He pondered whether to infuse it with energy and leave immediately. Yet, his curiosity won over trepidation, and he slowly looked up at the ancient gate shrouded in white mist. Dazzling light spilled from this gate onto his face, and through squinting eyes, Mu Zhian glimpsed a figure approaching the Celestial Court’s entrance. Slender and petite, with shoulder-length hair and a pair of bright, clear eyes—it was a young girl! Could it be that the Celestial Court was already inhabited, and this little girl accidentally wandered out...? Mu Zhian gazed at the silver-haired girl, a mix of suspicion and intrigue in his eyes, and asked, "Who are you?" The silver-haired girl tilted her head slightly, curiously scrutinizing Mu Zhian, her large eyes filled with wonder. Then, she spread her arms wide and said in a soft voice, "Hug me."