350 - It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

Web Novel Search Fan Fiction Complete Series Ongoing Series Rankings Homepage > Fan Fiction > Turns Out, They're the Protagonists Turns Out, They're the Protagonists Chapter 350 Author: ccc Yuan Luo paused briefly before continuing, "However, with my current powers, I can't observe you from the outside world. The Heavenly Dao within the Nine Provinces would sense me." "Two Heavenly Daos...?" Mu Zhi'an seemed to realize something, "You're the new Heavenly Dao, while the one in the Nine Provinces is the old one?" Yuan Luo nodded repeatedly, placing her hands behind her back as she sauntered leisurely to Mu Zhi'an's side, her face lighting up with an adorable smile. "Big brother is really knowledgeable." "However, your statement isn't entirely correct," Yuan Luo squinted her eyes and smiled, "Have you ever wondered why I chose to protect you?" Mu Zhi'an stayed silent, simply staring at the little Heavenly Dao. "I need you, when you reach the Integration Realm in the future, to choose to merge with me," Yuan Luo unveiled the truth. Mu Zhi'an was taken aback. He knew that when cultivators entered the Integration Realm, they had three paths to choose from: Heaven, Earth, or Humanity. They would merge with one of these paths to become the strongest in the world. "Why?" Mu Zhi'an asked. "Once you and I merge, I can then replace the old Heavenly Dao of the Nine Provinces and become the new Heavenly Dao." Yuan Luo's sweet smile returned as she added, "It's not a bad deal; merging with a beautiful girl is something you like, isn't it?" Mu Zhi'an initially wanted to retort that at most she was a big loli, hardly a beautiful girl. But recalling her earlier mature demeanor, he held back. "What about that Ye Yu?" Mu Zhi'an suddenly remembered. "He's the child of fate chosen by the old Heavenly Dao. To put it bluntly, he's the chosen one," Yuan Luo replied. "What if I kill him?" As Mu Zhi'an's question fell, Yuan Luo shook her head, "You can't kill him. No matter what happens, as long as the old Heavenly Dao exists, Ye Yu won't die." "Unless you continuously diminish his fortune; only then the child of fate you mentioned might fall. The old Heavenly Dao cannot directly intervene in worldly matters and can only influence others indirectly." So Ye Yu really is the child of fate... Mu Zhi'an mused with a thoughtful expression. No wonder Ye Yu survived so many of his suppressions and even seemingly gained the aura of the Heavenly Dao. It was all the old Heavenly Dao guiding him from the shadows. But alas, the old Heavenly Dao chose a weakling. "So, the old Heavenly Dao chose Ye Yu, while you chose me?" Mu Zhi'an asked, looking up. Yuan Luo tilted her head slightly with a sweet smile. A strand of silver hair fell onto her shoulder, adding a touch of allure. "I wasn't the one who chose you," she replied softly. ... Outside Liangyi Peak, silence reigned. Yao Meng gazed at the young man at the end of the path to immortality, seemingly pondering something. "Senior Qing Emperor, I once heard that upon merging one can ascend to immortality. Judging by your current realm, passing through to the Heavenly Court shouldn't be difficult, should it? But why..." At this moment, an elder from an ancient family raised his hand respectfully and asked. Yao Meng shook her head slightly, "The time for the path to immortality hasn't come. Forcing it is futile." She stood like a celestial maiden, her robe of blue and white dancing with the cold wind, her presence unmatched. Faced with the chance of ascension, her expression remained serene. The cultivators on the ground watched the path to immortality with burning eyes. If anyone other than the Qing Emperor had spoken those words, some young cultivators would surely have rushed onto the path. But now that the Qing Emperor herself declared the timing wasn't right, with even her refraining from entry... That spoke volumes. "The Qing Emperor is unparalleled, and if she says so, then the path to immortality surely isn't something we can attempt now." At this, an elder in the crowd shook his head with a sigh, regret lacing his voice. "There might be opportunities in the future. We are only in the Spirit Refining Realm now, but with time and cultivation, when the path appears again, we'll have our chance to ascend to the Heavenly Court!" "Indeed, what's crucial now is the Ascension Festival, where acquiring three imperial-grade herbs could make Spirit Refining the Void a reality!" Youthful spirits ignited with determination, unlike the elders nearing the end of their lifespans; they had just begun, with plenty of time to prepare for the next emergence of the path to immortality. "Junior Sister Bai, with your current speed of cultivation, you'll surely have your chance the next time the path appears. Don't be discouraged." In the crowd, An Lingyue gently encouraged Bai Ruoxi, who seemed lost in thought. Bai Ruoxi snapped back to reality with a smile, "Thank you, Senior Sister. I'll train hard and meet the expectations set by Master and you, the Senior Sister." The senior sister of Canghai Peak seemed to mistake Bai Ruoxi's dazed look for disappointment, but Bai Ruoxi had felt an oddly familiar aura from that hazy figure at the end of the immortal path... An Lingyue's attention shifted to the dust-free figure in a green dress and sighed, "The Qing Emperor truly is a model for us. One day, being able to follow in her footsteps would be ideal." Bai Ruoxi softly agreed. Yao Meng was a female emperor in the Integration Realm, and born with a natural Dao body. She was considered the ideal Dao companion for many cultivators. Yet... who the real Yao Meng was, few truly understood. But as Bai Ruoxi's cultivation progressed, memories of that day at Tianheyuan Palace between Lianyue and Yao Meng were surfacing in her mind. A subtle answer was forming in Bai Ruoxi's heart concerning the connection between Qing Emperor and Mu Lang. But even if it's the Qing Emperor... she couldn't take Mu Lang away. ... Liangyi Peak. Ye Lingxuan flew deep into Liangyi Peak on her sword, the Desolate Time Lock trembling on her back, guiding her into a secluded courtyard. Meanwhile, as Mu Zhi'an's time meditating in the Heavenly Court stretched on, in the courtyard, Lan Muling began to sense something amiss. Logically, he shouldn't have been able to stay in the Heavenly Court for so long, yet almost two hours had passed. But Mu Zhi'an's spiritual sense wasn't damaged at all, which indicated he might have stumbled upon some opportunity in the Heavenly Court...? Lan Muling's eyes flickered as she quietly observed Mu Zhi'an's slightly closed eyes, his high nose, and handsome features. As silence stretched on, she raised her hand, her cool fingers brushing against Mu Zhi'an's cheek, gazing quietly. Then, for reasons unknown, she sighed softly, retracting her hand. As she looked down, she hadn't noticed that Mu Zhi'an had already awakened from his meditative state. He peeked through lowered eyelashes at the white-gowned beauty across from him, whose bosom grazed the desk before her. The saying about having beauty so breathtaking that you can't see your feet may not always hold true, yet Lan Muling's allure was indeed unparalleled, untouched by earthly dust. Mu Zhi'an had just awoken, only to find Lan Muling's cool fingers had caressed his face, which had kept him from opening his eyes out of reflex. He felt a mix of surprise and gratification. Surprise, because his senior sister was touching him... Gratification, because she showed affection in that touch. He had long known her icy façade hid a subtle playfulness, but didn't expect her to act while he slept... If any of the sect disciples witnessed this, Mu Zhi'an would likely receive numerous challenge letters by the next day. Lan Muling held an untouchable status in the hearts of fellow disciples. Even though others matched her in looks, she remained the most admired presence. Mu Zhi'an was one such admirer too. The difference being, he acted on his feelings early on. Mu Zhi'an didn't open his eyes immediately; he wanted to see if his senior sister might do anything else while he 'slept.' Although Lan Muling was powerful, she couldn't constantly use her Destiny Sacred Body to peer into one's essence. Without using spiritual sense, it would be hard to realize that Mu Zhi'an was feigning sleep. Then, Mu Zhi'an caught a soft sigh from the aloof beauty beside him. Lan Muling's complex gaze lingered on Mu Zhi'an's sleeping face. Her feelings for him were conflicted—from confiding in a stranger to one day realizing this stranger had become her junior brother. And he had subtly confessed his feelings... Despite being pursued by many, Lan Muling was unfazed by most. Even learning that Mu Zhi'an gifted snow lotuses to several others didn't really anger her, just left a sour note in her heart. Until the day he transcended to the Spirit Refining Realm, when he journeyed miles just to purchase osmanthus cake in Tianxuan City, even giving her the Enlightenment Seed he hadn't yet refined himself... It was after this that Lan Muling began to truly examine her feelings. When their master announced that the winner of the Ascension Festival would receive an additional prize, she understood the true nature of her feelings towards Mu Zhi'an. However, expressing her feelings clearly was never easy for her. To the disciples within the sect, Lan Muling was the epitome of an icy, pristine lotus atop a mountain—a genius of the Nine Provinces, and the foremost talent of the younger generation. Indeed, across the Nine Provinces, none other than Lan Muling had reached the Spirit Refining Void at such a young age. And she maintained this image meticulously. Balancing the role of an aloof senior sister while watching Mu Zhi'an interact intimately with other women, pretending not to care—her heart could hardly remain unscathed. But she had masked her feelings for so long that she no longer knew how to express them openly. Only in moments like these, when he was asleep, could she safely share a piece of her true thoughts. Now, she found comfort in watching him like this... "If only time could freeze at this moment." Lan Muling's hand gently rested on Mu Zhi'an's, her cool and soothing voice echoed in the hall, stirring something within him. He realized this was the perfect opportunity. So, Senior Sister does have feelings for me. My past efforts weren't in vain... Mu Zhi'an felt both surprised and relieved, his eyelids fluttered, ready to open. But just then, a crisp voice rang out lightly in the quiet hall. "Senior Sister, isn't it inappropriate to behave so intimately with a disciple who's meditating? What would people think if word got out?" Upon hearing this voice, Lan Muling slowly lifted her head. Ye Lingxuan stood expressionlessly at the entrance, her purple dress fluttering with the cold breeze. Chapter 318 - Rare Footage of Early Cultivators Taming a Wild Carriage 7.5K Ye Lingxuan's calm voice pulled Lan Muling from her musings. She looked up to see the petite figure at the door. Decoratively dressed, the elegant patterns on her purple gown along with her classic, delicate features gave off a regal and noble aura, like that of a royal princess. Though still a budding beauty, in a few years her looks would easily rival someone like Lan Muling. Even now, she radiated a purity distinct from Lan Muling's coolness. If Mu Zhi'an saw this scene, he'd likely marvel at Ye Lingxuan's beauty. Unfortunately, he couldn't see anything right now... Though present in the hall, Mu Zhi'an dared not open his eyes. Damn it, why is Lingxuan here at Liangyi Peak? Shouldn't she be quietly meditating? Feeling the chilly silence, Mu Zhi'an’s little inner soul roared with regret. If only he hadn't entertained the idea of reeling in his senior sister, he wouldn't have been caught in such an embarrassing scene by Ye Lingxuan... Lan Muling's hand was still on the back of his hand. Ye Lingxuan discreetly glanced at them before smiling mildly, "Senior Sister, there's a competition tomorrow, shouldn't you be training instead of spending the night here with Young Master Mu?" "If people find out, it might tarnish your reputation. After all, many disciples secretly admire you." Lan Muling's elegant brow arched slightly, and her cold, beautiful face cracked into a smile, her clear voice responding, "Junior Brother Mu had questions about his cultivation technique. So tonight, he invited me to discuss some issues." "It's perfectly normal for fellow disciples to help each other. If Junior Sister Lingxuan has any questions, you can also come to me." "Is holding Mu's hand like that part of your guidance as well?" Ye Lingxuan asked casually, her gaze falling on Lan Muling's hand holding Mu Zhi'an, her tone layered with meaning. Untroubled, Lan Muling chuckled, "I was checking his pulse to ensure the flow of his spiritual energy." Pulsing his hand, sure, but what about just moments before, when she was touching his face? Ye Lingxuan wanted so much to mention the scene she saw through the Desolate Time Lock and confront Lan Muling. How could she, as a senior sister, dare touch a sleeping junior brother so brazenly? But if she asked, the inevitable questions about how she knew would lead to awkward explanations... Imagining that scenario, Ye Lingxuan held back. The illustrious girl's reputation as a peeker would surely be an unthinkable blow to her status. For now, Ye Lingxuan couldn't bring herself to expose what she had witnessed. "Why is Mu unconscious?" Ye Lingxuan steadied herself and asked suddenly. "It's related to the path to immortality," Lan Muling succinctly replied. First Chapter Previous Chapter 350/718 Next Chapter Last Chapter Directory Previous: No One Understands Being a Villain Better Than Me Next: Cross Dimensions: Becoming a Superhero Recommended Reading! Wuxia: Infinite Vitality Points, Unmatched in the Jianghu I, the Quasi-Immortal Emperor, Wake After Millennia to Join a Chat Group Sailing: Summon Thunder God, With One Strike Defeat Kaido Three-Body: I Am a Bug, The Insect Tribe! 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