351 - It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

Fan Fiction Network Search Fan Fiction Complete Fan Fiction Serialized Fan Fiction Leaderboard Home > Fan Fiction > So They Were the Protagonists All Along Chapter 351 of So They Were the Protagonists All Along Author: CCC "The path to immortality..." Ye Lingxuan's gaze flickered as she recalled the black-robed man she had seen at the end of the path to immortality. Could it really be him...? Ye Lingxuan's eyes sparkled with a complex light, as if she were contemplating something significant. At this moment, Lan Muli continued, "In the past, I heard tales of someone successfully ascending to the Immortal Realm from the forbidden zone. You must have some knowledge about the Immortal Realm?" "Even Sister Lan knows about that?" Ye Lingxuan said with surprise. In truth, Ye Lingxuan was not well-versed in the secrets of the past, though she had indeed heard from the elders in the forbidden zone about a great figure ascending to the Immortal Realm. More precisely, it wasn't a figure from the forbidden zone but a great figure from the Ye family. In ancient times, the forbidden zone and the Ye family were one and the same family, but later the Ye family split apart. The forbidden zone grew more powerful, while the original Ye family gradually declined. If not for the Heavenly Dao energy of the Ye family, Ye Lingxuan might never have maintained any connection with them. Yet, this is just legend. Whether the great figure from the Ye family truly ascended to the Immortal Realm could only be known by the great figures of that era. "Did you and Brother Mu both visit the Heavenly Court tonight?" Ye Lingxuan asked. Lan Muli slightly nodded and said, "But for some reason, Junior Brother is still unconscious." As she mentioned this, her eyes involuntarily glanced at Mu Zhian, who lay unconscious beside her. Logically, even if one obtained some immortal fate within the Heavenly Court, it shouldn't take so long for the consciousness to return. Unless... Mu Zhian’s consciousness was trapped within the Heavenly Court. Thinking of this, Lan Muli’s bright eyes swept over Mu Zhian. In her vision, the structure of Mu Zhian's divine vessel became fully visible. And as his consciousness returned to his body at that moment, it naturally was laid bare to her sight. That one look caused Lan Muli's expression to freeze momentarily. This guy... he had already woken up?! Recalling her own actions while Mu Zhian was supposedly sleeping, Lan Muli's icy eyes showed a rare trace of panic. When did he wake up, and did he hear everything she said...? At this moment, her heart was in turmoil, even to the point where Ye Lingxuan noticed something amiss. Ye Lingxuan’s consciousness swept over Mu Zhian, then seemed to realize something, her eyes gaining a meaningful depth as she cast a glance at Mu Zhian. The room’s atmosphere suddenly turned into an eerie silence. The two women simply stared at Mu Zhian wordlessly, curious how long he intended to maintain the act. This is the danger of keeping a small shark in the fishpond; as they grow into great whites, their skills improve, and their spiritual senses far surpass ordinary beings. Indeed, one is a natural spirit body with a strong affinity for spiritual energy, while the other could perceive the essence of all things. As their spiritual senses brushed over Mu Zhian’s body, both captured the once-dormant consciousness that had already awakened within him. Mu Zhian begrudgingly opened his eyes, a hint of confusion still present, and turned slightly to address his sister: "Sister, how long was I unconscious for?" "You should know better than me," Lan Muli replied coldly. Her gaze carried a trace of anger, clearly indicating she thought Mu Zhian had been feigning sleep to fish her attention. And indeed, she had taken the bait. Recalling her actions while Mu Zhian was in his supposed slumber, Lan Muli unconsciously clenched at the fabric of her white dress, her eyes filled with coldness and a shame hidden beneath. Mu Zhian internally sighed in resignation, turning slightly to see the elegant girl in the purple dress behind him. Pretending to be surprised, he said, "Lingxuan, you're here too? Do you also have a cultivation question for Sister?" This statement was meant to clarify that his visit was for discussing practice and not a midnight rendezvous. Ye Lingxuan chuckled, “Tonight, the path to immortality—a rare spectacle that appears perhaps once in ten thousand years—revealed itself atop the Twin Peaks. I came to witness it, and to chat with Sister Lan. I didn't expect Brother Mu to be here too." “...Did we interrupt your time with Sister Lan? If so, I can leave now.” Ye Lingxuan maintained a demure, sweet smile. But Mu Zhian sensed danger beneath the smile. Ye Lingxuan tilted her head slightly, "What's wrong?" Mu Zhian shook his head and smiled, “Don’t worry about it, Sister Lingxuan.” “So, Brother Mu, did you get the answers you sought from Sister Lan tonight?” Ye Lingxuan asked, looking directly at him. Mu Zhian nodded affirmatively. Not allowing her to speak further, he activated his divine vessel, and instantly, a stream of spiritual energy quietly began flowing within him. As someone with a natural affinity for spiritual energy, Ye Lingxuan immediately sensed it and looked at him, “Why is Brother Mu’s spiritual energy so unique?” Lan Muli’s eyes flashed as well; the earlier matter forgotten, fully absorbed in this new revelation. At that moment, Mu Zhian’s internal spiritual energy was entirely different from before. The density of the spiritual energy in Mu Zhian’s divine vessel had tripled! “Do you recall the Heavenly Court we explored tonight, Sister?” Mu Zhian asked. Lan Muli, an astute and composed beauty, promptly replied, “You absorbed the spiritual energy from the Heavenly Court?” She quickly shook her head, "There's supposed to be constraints within the Heavenly Court that should prevent any absorption of its spiritual energy." Mu Zhian replied, “Indeed, I managed to discern the constraints in the Heavenly Court and passed its trial.” The aloof Sister Lan quietly adjusted her posture, maintaining her composure, “What rule governs the Heavenly Court?” Mu Zhian explained, “What I saw written in the rules was that male cultivators face fewer restrictions, whereas female cultivators... well, the restrictions aren't exactly severe, either." Lan Muli raised an eyebrow, “What do you mean by that?” Seeing that Lan Muli and Ye Lingxuan were engrossed in the topic, Mu Zhian felt somewhat relieved and continued, “Women must wear skirts and stockings to tread there.... That’s what I saw stated in the rules of the Heavenly Court.” “Preferably Nirvana silk,” Mu Zhian added. Lan Muli frowned slightly, murmuring, “The master of the Heavenly Court certainly has peculiar tastes.” Mu Zhian pondered, “Perhaps there’s an unavoidable reason for it.” Lan Muli reflected for a while, unable to grasp the Heavenly Court master’s intentions, gently shaking her head and reassuming her cold demeanor. She looked up at Mu Zhian, “So, does that mean all spiritual energy in your divine vessel has transformed into that of the Heavenly Court?” Mu Zhian nodded, “If I could cultivate there for another month, stepping into the fifth grade of the Divine Refinement should be possible.” One grade per month is an intimidating concept. If aided by the herbs given by the seniors, Mu Zhian might ascend to the sixth grade of Divine Refinement within a month or two. Ye Lingxuan gave Mu Zhian a meaningful look and said, “Since Brother Mu has consulted Sister Lan, will you return to meditate, or do you plan to stay here tonight?” Mu Zhian maintained his composure and said, “Considering the ongoing Ascension Conference, it wouldn’t be appropriate to disturb Sister Lan’s practice by lingering here. Besides, I too need to process the information from today.” Looking towards Lan Muli, he added, “Sister, thank you for your help tonight.” As Mu Zhian rose to leave, Ye Lingxuan tilted her head slightly, her eyes trailing to the cool beauty as she lifted her proud, snow-white chin and smiled, “Sister, we’re leaving.” Lan Muli glanced at Ye Lingxuan, a slight curl on her lips. She casually took a box of scented balm from her sleeve and set it on the table, offhandedly saying, “No need to thank me, Brother Mu. After all, I did take a box of balm from you; offering help is the least I could do.” Ye Lingxuan’s gaze froze on the balm, while Mu Zhian, realizing the situation, internally winced and coughed, “Let’s go.” He suddenly regretted offering the balm. It was his only option back then to placate the beauty, but if Lan Muli continued to mention the balm... If Sister Meng Rou finds out, she’ll have my head on a stake… I should make time to travel to Tianxuan City soon... Mu Zhian thought to himself. By the time Mu Zhian left the residence, Ye Lingxuan had already departed quietly, leaving only her graceful silhouette behind. Mu Zhian didn’t chase after Ye Lingxuan, intentionally maintaining a respectful distance. Once Ye Lingxuan confirmed that she had left the Twin Peaks, she darted away like a wild dog in pursuit of Ye Lingxuan: "Lingxuan, why are you flying so fast? Wait for me..." Ye Lingxuan had no intention of acknowledging Mu Zhian, increasing her flying speed. The more she thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt. He had told her she was his favorite, and yet, he turned around and gave Sister Lan the balm... What was that supposed to mean? Mu Zhian accelerated, positioning himself in front of Ye Lingxuan, and grabbed her wrist, looking into her eyes, "Lingxuan, please wait!" "I came here tonight for the matter of cultivation techniques. You saw it yourself—I absorbed the spiritual energy from the Heavenly Court, which would benefit you as well, wouldn’t it?" Mu Zhian spoke with a tone full of resignation. Yet, Ye Lingxuan turned her face away, replying coldly, "You have so many beauties around you, who can tell who you really absorbed the Heavenly Court's energy for?" "And you gave that balm to Sister..." Seeing that she had stopped, Mu Zhian was delighted, realizing that Ye Lingxuan was simply prideful, not truly angry. He earnestly said, "The Heavenly Court's spiritual energy is incredibly unique, and only you can make the best use of it, Lingxuan. Everything I did tonight was for you." "And the balm?" Ye Lingxuan cast him a cold glance. Mu Zhian was taken aback but soon chuckled and said, "Sister Lan has taken good care of me, so..." "So you gave her the balm?" she asked icily. Mu Zhian remained silent for a moment before sighing softly, "I didn't intend to tell you this early." Looking down at the girl in front of him, he gently said, "From the start, I planned to gift you a unique balm... But I wanted it to be a surprise." Ye Lingxuan clearly didn’t believe him, her displeasure evident, "Brother Mu is such a liar." She raised her eyes, and those enchanting peach blossom eyes were filled with grievance and displeasure. Yet, this grievance made her eyes even more adorable and captivating. "You've probably said these sweet words to more than just me, haven’t you?" That Mu Zhian was truly infuriating, so fickle... yet somehow irresistible. Caught between love and hate for Mu Zhian, Ye Lingxuan gritted her teeth. Hidden in her sleeve, the Lock of Wasted Time seemed ready to bind Mu Zhian back to the forbidden zone at any moment. Mu Zhian raised his hand and solemnly swore, "I can promise that I've only ever planned a surprise for Lingxuan." May the heavens bear witness to this vow! Alarmed, Ye Lingxuan quickly covered Mu Zhian’s mouth with her hand, looking up at him, "Don’t do that, what if you really get punished by lightning..." Holding her soft hand gently, Mu Zhian looked into her eyes and spoke warmly, "If it makes you happy, it's all worth it." Under Mu Zhian's steady gaze, Ye Lingxuan bit her lip, and her tone softened slightly, whispering, "I believe you..." Sensing Mu Zhian move closer, wrapping an arm around her waist, Ye Lingxuan felt shy, a small hope rising in her heart, as she looked up at him with her enchanting eyes, "Brother Mu, are you going back tonight?" Understanding her meaning, Mu Zhian leaned down and lightly kissed Ye Lingxuan’s smooth cheek, "I’ll accompany you back tonight." Ye Lingxuan gently pushed him away with a demure demeanor, "Don’t do that, we are still outside... What if someone sees us..." "So, is it okay if we're inside?" Mu Zhian teased intentionally. He watched Ye Lingxuan stand shyly, her elegant and delicate face tinged with a gentle blush. Unable to resist, he lifted her chin slightly, ready to taste her soft lips. Just then, Ye Lingxuan seemed to sense something, instinctively turning to look towards the path to immortality. On that pathway, which was about to disappear, a figure of ethereal beauty seemed to emerge, walking down elegantly. The figure vanished in an instant, as though it had never appeared. However, Ye Lingxuan’s eyes flickered with a hint of uncertainty. She felt the woman looked somehow familiar, as if she had seen her somewhere before... Simultaneously, Mu Zhian also noticed the anomaly and looked up. Like Ye Lingxuan, his eyes showed suspicion. While aware that there were ascended beings in the Heavenly Court, choosing to descend right before the path to immortality vanished was indeed peculiar... That night, the cold of winter arrived. Deep within the glass hall by the northern shore, a young man in a black robe slowly opened his eyes, awakening from his meditation. The room was silent, devoid of any noise. No wonder, given the appearance of the path to immortality, the cultivators within the glass hall had all gone to join in the spectacle. In the past, Ye Yu would have likely been unable to resist going there himself to seek his own opportunity. 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