Translator: AnubisTL
It's him again?!
Just who is this person?!
First, Shi San had swept through Great Wei's thirteen Heaven's Chosen like a storm. Then came the stunning woman, who had defeated the Great Wei Sword God in a single move.
If these two were celestial beings, then the person behind them, the one who had sent them to fight for Great Chu in the Heavenly Pride Battle, could be called a sage, a divine being.
Ouyang Qi's expression turned grave. He realized he had underestimated the power behind this.
To command such Heaven's Chosen, one's status must be extraordinarily noble. A single thought could bring fortune or disaster. He must not be negligent, nor dare to offend.
Thinking this, he quickly pulled an Elder from the Grand Harmony Academy to his side. "Hurry and inform the Academy Master to come personally! Great Chu is sure to win this Heavenly Pride Battle, but that's not the important part. The crucial matter is the person behind those two Heaven's Chosen. We must have the Academy Master come in person to pay our respects!"
"Yes!" The Elder's expression also turned solemn, sensing the gravity of the situation.
The Great Chu side had gone wild. Millions of spectators cheered wildly, completely losing themselves in the moment.
Gazing at the stunning figure on the arena, even the proud Dugu Ao couldn't help but feel a sense of inferiority.
"Monk Wu De, did you befriend some reclusive Great Chu elder while you were in Great Wei?" Zong Shixuan asked in a low voice, his mind reeling.
"No matter what, we'll go pay our respects later!" Duan Yansheng's eyes burned with excitement, his emotions surging.
"Should we invite the sect's Ancestor? Wouldn't it seem disrespectful if we went alone?" Wu Sheng, ever thoughtful, considered the matter. "Given that they've nurtured two such exceptional Heaven's Chosen, their strength, status, and seniority must be extraordinary. As mere juniors, we might be turned away at the door."
Monk Wu De chuckled, shaking his head smugly. "The Buddha says, 'It cannot be spoken, it cannot be spoken!'"
His smug demeanor made everyone want to beat him senseless.
The Great Wei camp fell silent, their confidence shattered.
If they were still facing Shi San, they might have stood a chance. But the woman on the arena was an insurmountable obstacle.
At the peak of the eighth layer of the Sea Condensation Realm, her true combat power rivaled any ordinary Soul Core Realm cultivator. One strike to instantly kill Jian Wuzhong—it was simply terrifying.
Any cultivator from their camp who dared to step onto the arena would meet the same fate: death.
Time seemed to slow down and speed up simultaneously. Half an incense stick's worth of time flashed by in an instant.
The Great Wei Heaven's Chosen had never felt half an incense stick pass so quickly. In desperation, they promised benefits to a Sea Condensation Realm cultivator at the fifth layer, urging him to step forward and sacrifice himself.
With the tide turned against them, the Great Wei Heaven's Chosen had no choice but to resort to the most despicable tactic: attrition.
One after another, cultivators fell, blood staining the arena, their mournful cries echoing through the air.
In stark contrast, the Great Chu camp erupted in cheers and laughter.
"We can't go on like this! We need to find a true expert immediately!"
Unlike Great Chu, Great Wei still had Sea Condensation Realm experts at the eighth or ninth level who had previously disdained participating in the Heavenly Pride Battle. Now, they were forced to reveal themselves.
The true meaning of overwhelming power was on display. Long Xun'er's exquisite face radiated an otherworldly glow under the sunlight. She remained silent, her aura both mysterious and extraordinary.
Each opponent she faced was instantly defeated with a single move.
To her, everyone else on the arena were mere ants. This display of power transcended mere invincibility.
An hour later, Prefect Chu arrived, accompanied by a group of Elders from the Grand Harmony Academy.
Upon seeing Long Xun'er on the arena, the renowned Academy Master of the Grand Harmony Academy couldn't help but gasp.
He sensed the terrifying power hidden within her, a feeling he had never experienced from any student in the academy's long history.
"Have you found out where she comes from?" Prefect Chu asked Ouyang Qi in a low, grave voice.
"I can't tell," Ouyang Qi replied solemnly, his gaze shifting to Monk Wu De. "Her cultivation method is similar to Shi San's, suggesting they share the same lineage. Monk Wu De should know her origins, but he's deliberately keeping silent."
"No matter. After the Heavenly Pride Battle, we'll have Monk Wu De take us to visit her!"
Emerald Peak Estate!
In a pavilion.
Inside the Violet Starlight Sky-Piercing Disc.
Gu Feng sat cross-legged on the floor, his head drooping. He endured Hua Wenyue and Yan Yexue's relentless scolding, each word dripping with venom: "scumbag," "bastard," and worse.
The barrage of insults made his scalp prickle, his heart grow restless, and even the Heavenly Pride Battle lost its appeal.
After an unknown amount of time, he could no longer bear it. His fingers danced, sealing the women's cultivation. He grabbed their collars, flung them violently, and sent them tumbling into separate rooms within the pavilion.
Finally, some peace and quiet.
Gu Feng sat there blankly for a moment, calming himself. He slapped his cheeks lightly and entered one of the rooms.
"You bastard! What do you mean by this?" Hua Wenyue erupted again at the sight of Gu Feng.
Gu Feng remained silent, plopping down on a nearby stool. After a long silence, he sighed softly. "Hua Wenyue, it's just the two of us here. Let's talk this out properly."
At his words, Hua Wenyue fell silent, the atmosphere growing eerily still.
After a long pause, her voice finally broke the silence, soft and haunting. "Gu Feng, what do you plan to do with me?"
Gu Feng wasn't surprised by Hua Wenyue's question, but he didn't answer immediately. He simply sat there, frowning deeply.
This reaction only infuriated Hua Wenyue further.
"You've had your fill and now you want to just wipe your mouth and walk away?" Hua Wenyue's voice was icy, her gaze burning into Gu Feng.
"I... I never thought of it that way!" Gu Feng forced a bitter laugh.
"Then tell me, how do you plan to resolve this between us?" Hua Wenyue pressed him relentlessly.
Gu Feng rubbed his forehead, memories of the past five years flooding his mind.
Given their current relationship, they couldn't just leave things unresolved.
"Hua Wenyue, what do you want?"
"When you return to the Great Chu Dynasty, marry me!" Hua Wenyue said softly.
"That's not a good idea. You know about my relationship with Chu Youhuan..." Gu Feng's cheek twitched.
"I don't care. Do you?" Hua Wenyue was a woman of action, unconcerned by gossip.
"I don't, but—" Gu Feng began, his voice trailing off.
"Are you even a man? You have no sense of responsibility!" Hua Wenyue grew angrier with each word, lunging forward to strike Gu Feng.
"You bastard! After all the shameless things you've done to me, you have no sense of responsibility at all! How am I supposed to face anyone now..." Hua Wenyue sobbed as she struggled, her cries growing louder.
"Can you please stop crying? I never said I wouldn't marry you," Gu Feng said, his lips twitching. He couldn't stand seeing a woman cry.
"Then when will you marry me?" Hua Wenyue asked, tears streaming down her face as she looked up at Gu Feng.
"How about after you pay back the money you owe me?"
"You son of a bitch! I'll fight you for this!"
Watching Hua Wenyue, her hair disheveled, clawing and biting at him, Gu Feng chuckled. He wrapped his arms around her, lifted her chin, and kissed her deeply.
The kiss left Hua Wenyue's cheeks flushed, her eyes dazed. She melted into his embrace like a gentle little white rabbit, curling up in his arms.
"I was just teasing you earlier. Actually, I've wanted to tell you for a long time that I like you and want to marry you...
We've been through five heart-stopping years together, and our feelings for each other have long been unspoken..."
Gu Feng's gentle voice whispered in her ear. Hua Wenyue was overjoyed, gazing at the man with adoration, and couldn't help but kiss him again and again.
"Stay here. I'll go check on her."
"Mm-hmm!"
After comforting Hua Wenyue, Gu Feng slipped away to Yan Yexue's room.
"Did you comfort her?" Yan Yexue asked calmly as she saw him enter.
"Yexue..." Gu Feng didn't explain. He sat down beside Yan Yexue, took her hand, and held it firmly, preventing her from pulling away.
"You're usually so gentle and not competitive. Why would you target Hua Wenyue?"
"I wasn't targeting her. I was just standing up for Youhuan." Yan Yexue and Hua Wenyue had very different personalities. The latter knew what she wanted and would strive for it, while the former was always hesitant, afraid of hurting those around her.
"I heard you spent three years searching for me in the East Sea?"
"That was for Youhuan. Don't overthink it," Yan Yexue said, her gaze darting away.
"Is that so? Then let me thank you on Youhuan's behalf!" Gu Feng chuckled softly, then pulled Yan Yexue into a tight embrace and kissed her deeply.
"What... what are you doing!"
Yan Yexue, like a startled little rabbit, jumped out of Gu Feng's embrace.
Gu Feng, shameless as ever, simply wrapped his arms around her from behind, pressing his face against her neck.
"You... you shouldn't do this."
"I'll do whatever I want. You can't escape anyway," Gu Feng said shamelessly.
"Hey—, Gu Feng, I admit I like you. But liking someone doesn't mean we can be together. You already have Youhuan. Don't let yourself develop feelings for anyone else..."
Yan Yexue let Gu Feng kiss her neck without struggling, her voice soft and melancholy.
"In a few days, when we return to the Great Chu Dynasty, I'll leave the Grand Harmony Academy..."
"Stop right there!"
Gu Feng cut her off mid-sentence. He couldn't bear to listen any longer.
"Why are all you women like this? So irresponsible!"
Yan Yexue: ????
"You stirred up my heart and then just walked away? Is that something a decent person would do?" Gu Feng complained.
"I didn't..." Yan Yexue whispered weakly.
"Don't deny it. You're staying by my side, no matter what."
Gu Feng pinned her to the bed, kissing her fiercely and threatening, "If you dare leave, I'll make trouble for your parents. They're no match for me now!"
"Why are you being like this!" Yan Yexue said, her head spinning from the kiss, her voice tinged with resentment.
"Because you're not allowed to leave. Otherwise, I'm capable of anything."
"Then... then don't let Youhuan know. I'll be your secret lover!"
Pfft—
That earth-shattering declaration made Gu Feng spit blood.
A secret lover?
Utterly ridiculous!
Regardless, Gu Feng had temporarily settled the matter with the two women. He'd deal with the future later.
He exhaled deeply and, accompanied by Hua Wenyue and Yan Yexue, approached the small lake.
The Third Prince was still fishing.
"Third Prince, after the Heavenly Pride Battle concludes, we'll return to the Great Chu Dynasty," Gu Feng said casually.
"Yes, I look forward to our future meetings!" The Third Prince smiled faintly.
Their farewell was simple, without unnecessary words. True friendship lies in understanding each other's hearts.
Whoosh!
The fishing rod shot out of the water, bringing a golden fish to the surface.
"This is the one!" The Third Prince chuckled. The Soul Core Realm guard beside him looked stunned. He hadn't sensed any Magical Artifact hidden within the fish's belly.
"It doesn't matter. What matters is that I believe there's a treasure inside."
Hearing this, the guard's eyes lit up with sudden understanding.
"The Heavenly Pride Battle is probably nearing its end!"
Though the two women still didn't get along, they refrained from open hostility. Gu Feng led them at lightning speed toward the Heavenly Pride Arena.
(End of the Chapter)
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