Cold sweat started to form on the young girl's forehead, her face as pale as white paper.
However, those people just enjoyed themselves as they tortured her…
Within the mountain valley outside the Feng City, with his red robe was fluttering in the wind, Feng Jing Tian halted his steps and turned gradually to face the city…
His heart felt like something was squeezing it hard, making him feel suffocated.
"Did something happen to her? No! That's impossible. That man clearly promised me he won't make a move on her. Even though I hate his character, he shouldn't be the type who reneges on a promise…"
Despite that belief, with such an intense disturbance in his heart, Feng Jing Tian frowned and, without further thought, flew back toward Feng City.
He had placed a seal in that woman's body, and that seal was linked to her feelings, so he felt her restlessness.
He believed more in his seal than that man…
"You better pray hard that nothing happens to her. Otherwise, I'll definitely annihilate the Feng family!"
At this moment, boundless killing intent was leaking from Feng Jing Tian's body. His eyes narrowed slightly, emitting a dangerous aura. It was very obvious that if Feng Xiang went back on his word, he wouldn't mind carrying out a massacre…
He wasn't able to protect his most beloved mother when he was young. He must protect her this time!
Within a side room.
A young girl wearing blood drenched white clothing collapsed to the ground, gasping for air. Her hair was drenched in sweat and it stuck to her forehead. Her pale face was covered in perspiration.
"My turn." Lan Xin stopped this group of people from the Lan family. She smiled coldly at Mu Ru Yue as she raised her feet to kick mercilessly at her, malevolently stating, "Do you want to die? That would be too easy. What I want is for you to live a life worse than death!"
Hong! Hong! Hong!
Immeasurable energy wrapped her leg, seeming as though it was blazing with a layer of surging flames. When she kicked, it was like a volcanic eruption had landed on Mu Ru Yue's body.
Hong!
Mu Ru Yue was sent flying and collided against a wall.
Lan Xin walked toward the young girl and continued kicking her viciously. She seemed to be venting her jealousy and unwillingness. However, at this moment, a hand was lifted and gripped firmly on her ankle.
"Are you done now?
"How long have all of you been beating me up? Half an hour? Are you satisfied now?" The young girl raised her head as she shot them a gaze as cold as a dagger. A layer of frost covered her exceptional face. She looked at Lan Xin, who stood before her, when she spoke each word emphatically.
Lan Xin's expression changed as she struck her flaming fist at Mu Ru Yue's hand. But this time, she wasn't able to hit Mu Ru Yue as a powerful aura was released from the latter's body…
Hong!
Ferocious flames burst from Mu Ru Yue's body. Lan Xin was sent flying under the astonished gaze of her minions.
Mu Ru Yue coughed twice before she wiped away the blood on the corner of her mouth. She chuckled faintly. "I should thank you. It should have taken me a couple of months to reach the Xiantian realm. Yet, under your assistance, I broke through so rapidly and had also broken that seal…"
'It is great to have my powers back…'
Mu Ru Yue moved her shoulders and laughed as she felt her power returning.
"Feng Jing Tian, I've long said you wouldn't be able to keep me captive for a lifetime!"
But, she had been dealt severe injuries this time.
Lan Xin had brought those experts who were beneath the Xiantian realm in order to torture her. If that weren't the case, then she wouldn't have broken through so quickly. Even though she was a False Xiantian expert, under their attacks she still suffered severe injuries from such a group assault…
(Teaser)
Cold sweat started to form on the young girl's forehead, her face as pale as white paper.
However, those people just enjoyed themselves as they tortured her…
Within the mountain valley outside the Feng City, with his red robe was fluttering in the wind, Feng Jing Tian halted his steps and turned gradually to face the city…
Miki whispered to him, "Free advice~ Head the f**k back now! If not, you will regret~ No! I should say I will make you regret!"
'It sucks being a goddess at times as we can't help our characters directly since that would be cheating. Hehe~ Imagine~ If a murderer that loves meaningless killings has direct support of a fallen goddess, then the world will be in danger of an immortal sick murderer. Miki definitely won't support a 'sick' person, but most rules are meant to be followed to give order to the world…'
[To my lovely readers, Miki will be busy revising for her exam after posting, but a heads up~ she is breaking through in this chapter 281 in case you're wondering :P]
"Xiantian!"
Feng Xiang's expression changed drastically as he shot a sharp gaze toward the window of his study. He muttered, "There are only two Xiantian experts in the Feng family. I am one and Jing Tian is the other, but there aren't any members of the family even on the verge of breaking through to the Xiantian realm. Who on earth could have broken through in my Feng family?"
He frowned. He didn't dally any longer and left the room in a flash.
Inside the tower, Huo Hun felt a surge of power nearby, and his brows twitched slightly. He chuckled, commenting, "That little girl broke through so quickly? I thought it would take a couple months' time. But she is that person's reincarnation after all. How could her innate talent be terrible? The sky of the Central Region will be undergoing some changes, now that she has broken through to the Xiantian realm. Perhaps that peerless expert from the Chi Zha Central Region a thousand of years ago will also be returning. It's a pity that the brat fell in love with someone he shouldn't fall for. With that little girl's capabilities, they are completely incompatible."
He had known Mu Ru Yue's true identity since his gaze had first landed on her. That was why he had been that courteous toward her. If he hadn't recognized her, she would have simply been just another talent, so why would he have said such words to her then?
"I am uncertain if that Feng brat heeded my advice. There are also those other troublemakers in the Feng family. That little girl isn't someone our Feng family can offend. Even without mentioning Bai Zhe, who is still living in seclusion in the Central Region, her own abilities can't be underestimated. Given the chance, she will become that peerless expert from thousands of years past."
Huo Hun shook his head and sighed helplessly.
At this moment, he had no idea that the Feng family had already completely offended Mu Ru Yue. They had tried to kill her, so how could she allow the Feng family to continue existing?
Lan Xin sat dazedly on the ground as she looked at the blood-stained white clothes, flabbergasted.
"You… you aren't a trash?"
'This girl isn't a trash?'
Mu Ru Yue didn't reply and just looked icily at Lan Xin. Her eyes were like cold daggers scraping the other's face, to the point that Lan Xin couldn't help but shriek.
"Why did you lie to us?! Why did you pretend to be a trash?!"
Had Lan Xin known earlier that Mu Ru Yue would break through to the Xiantian realm, no matter how arrogant and prideful she was, she wouldn't dare to create trouble for the latter. She only had had the guts to beat her up previously because she thought the girl was just a trash…
Mu Ru Yue lowered her gaze and replied indifferently, "I've never said I was a trash."
Lan Xin shuddered violently.
She indeed had never said she was a trash. It was only their misunderstanding all along…
"Then why did you hide your power? Why did you do that?" Lan Xin's voice quivered.
Even though there were countless Xiantian experts in the Central Region, Feng City couldn't actually be counted as a place within the Central Region. It was just on the border, so they weren't as powerful as those forces within the Central Region. Therefore, she absolutely did not want to provoke a Xiantian expert…
Lan Xin bit her lower lip hard, her face exceptionally pale.
The others were also trembling in fear. They had all lost their previous arrogance…
Suddenly, a shout was heard. "Who is the friend that has broken through in my Feng family? Will you please show yourself so I can show my hospitality?"
As the words reached them, a green-clad figure appeared before them.
Feng Xiang stood in mid-air. He glanced at Mu Ru Yue's face, but his eyes didn't linger there. His forehead creased slightly as he once again asked, "May I know which friend has made a break through here?"
Mu Ru Yue had already withdrawn her aura, so she didn't look any different from usual. Hence, Feng Xiang didn't notice that she was the Xiantian expert who had just broken through.
(Teaser)
"Xiantian!"
Feng Xiang's expression changed drastically inside his study as he shot a sharp gaze outside the window. He muttered, "There are only two Xiantian experts in the Feng family. I am one, and Jing Tian is the other, but there aren't even any members of the family on the verge of breaking through to the Xiantian realm. Who on earth could have broken through in my Feng family?"
He frowned. He didn't dally any longer as he left the room in a flash.
[Miki giggled. 'It seems he wants to die so badly. My favorite female lead is back into action~ All hell breaks loose now!']
"Head of the Feng family, it's her…" Lan Xin extended a trembling finger, still unable to snap out of her shock even now. "She's the one that broke through to Xiantian!"
Feng Xiang followed the direction of Lan Xin's finger, his gaze falling on Mu Ru Yue's ice-cold face.
Feng Xiang's complexion changed abruptly. He looked grimly at her and asked, "You were the one that broke through?"
'Isn't this the girl Feng Jing Tian brought back? She's the one that just broke through? How is that possible?'
At this moment, Feng Xiang's mind had gone blank. A distinct trace of shock appeared on his gloomy face.
'She should be a trash! How can she possess such great innate talent?'
'Can it be that this young girl was pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger? What motive does she have for approaching the Feng family then…'
"No matter whether it is you or not that has broken through, you must die here today!"
Boom!
Strong killing intent surged from Feng Xiang's body as he concentrated on that exceptional face. The killing intent that burst forth was like a hot knife through butter as it pierced the air.
'This little girl just entered the Xiantian realm, so how would she be able to match me who has been in this realm for such a long time now? She shouldn't have much of an understanding of the Xiantian realm so if I want to eliminate her, now is the best time.
With this little girl's innate talent, she will perhaps be able to exceed me soon, if given enough time.'
Feng Xiang would have agreed with Feng Jing Tian's wishes if he hadn't started any conflict with her. It would have been greatly beneficial for the Feng family to have such a talent.
However, Feng Xiang knew that when he allowed the Lan family to seek trouble with her, he had unfortunately lost this opportunity.
He wasn't as idiotic as to believe that if he lowered his posture, this young girl would forgive him for what the Feng family had done to her. Since she wasn't destined to be of use, the only choice was to eliminate her…
Boom!
Mu Ru Yue paled and retreated a couple of steps back. She wiped away the blood from the corner of her mouth as she looked at Feng Xiang with intense killing intent.
Suddenly, Mu Ru Yue moved toward him, her blood-stained white clothes flashing. The biting cold ray of the sword in her hand enhanced her exceptional beauty.
Feng XIang wasn't someone who cared about beauty and wouldn't withdraw his killing technique just because his opponent was a girl.
He held two green sword-like rays in his hand. Feng Xiang just raised his hand and the sword ray in his hand pieced rapidly through the sky toward Mu Ru Yue, leaving a long afterimage.
Mu Ru Yue dodged to the side, her hair fluttering in the wind. The sword ray grazed her face, and traces of blood trickled from her skin, staining half her face red. She was like an Asura that had just gotten out of hell. She was terrifying, but also captivating to the eye.
It was undeniable that even though she had severe injuries, it still couldn't cover up her peerless talent.
She took out a pill and consumed it. The wounds on her face rapidly sealed as the crowd watched. But the blood on her face couldn't be washed off using pills.
Following that, she took out all kinds of pills: Strengthening pill, Increasing Energy pill, Speed Acceleration pill… She consumed them all like candy. Feng Xiang felt pain as he watched her speed of consumption, handling the pills as if they were worthless.
"Who the hell are you?!" Feng Xiang's expression turned even more grim. How could her identity be simple when she could casually consume so many pills?
(Teaser)
"Head of the Feng family, it's her…" Lan Xin extended a trembling finger, still unable to snap out of her shock even now. "She's the one that broke through to Xiantian!"
Feng Xiang followed the direction of Lan Xin's finger, his gaze falling on Mu Ru Yue's ice-cold face.
Feng Xiang's complexion changed abruptly. He looked grimly at her and asked, "You were the one that broke through?"
Miki clapped her hands~ This is the best question in digging his own grave~ Yay~ I can imagine Mu Ru Yue saying, "Yah~ your granny has become OP~ Now kneel down before me just like the mutt as you are." Ooooh~ Miki is feeling the thrills.
Unfortunately, the arrow was already on the bow, and it was impossible not to fire it. If she didn't die, then perhaps the one who would die in the future would be him! This girl must die today to eliminate future disasters!
What was disappointing was that if he had known about her talent and the pills she had previously, he wouldn't have blocked her and Feng Jing Tian, no matter what.
But there were no 'what ifs' in the world; it was fated that he would miss out on such a peerless talent…
When Feng Xiang came back to his senses, a powerful aura shot toward him from the sword in the young girl's hand, forcing him to hastily block it with his own sword.
Boom!
The power struck his chest. He paled and spat out a mouthful of blood.
Her power and speed were clearly much greater than before!
Even if a person had just entered the Xiantian realm, they would be able to even the disparity in power with pills.
Feng Xiang's expression finally changed as an unprecedented level of seriousness was visible in his gloomy gaze. Comparatively, the others were completely stupefied, especially Lan Xin. Her delicate body shook slightly. She didn't even dare to speak, in fear that she would attract the attention of that demoness.
She really regretted…
Lan Xin clenched her fists as boundless remorse permeated her heart.
At that moment, this arrogant missy finally understood what regret was.
"Lan Yue!"
A spark flashed in Lan Xin's eyes, a trace of loathing.
'It is all due to that woman, Lan Yue. If it wasn't for her promising me that she was willing to share her husband Feng Jing Tian once they married and that she would even mention me to him, I wouldn't have acted as her chess piece.
'It is laughable how I was fooled by Lan Yue's deep facade of a loving sister. I had always thought she really doted on me as her younger sister and planned to share Feng Jing Tian with me.
'It seems that I'm just a chess piece to shift all of Feng Jing Tian's terrible emotions on so that she can pretend to be a kind and virtuous wife that is as gentle as water. Moreover, with today's matter, I have been used as a sword.'
Despair filled Lan Xin's eyes. Her regret was so intense that she really wanted to kill herself by smashing her head against the wall. Yet, Lan Xin, who was naturally fearful of death, wasn't able to make that reckless decision…
"Little girl, I admit that you are really powerful. But no matter how strong you are, you still aren't my match, even with the assistance of pill."
Feng Xiang's palm struck Mu Ru Yue's chest. Seeing her retreat a couple of steps back and cough out a mouthful of blood, a cold smile graced his face.
'So what if you have pills? The disparity in power can't be overcome easily…'
However, Mu Ru Yue didn't stop her attacks against Feng Xiang. A layer of frost covered her exceptional face. The killing intent that emanated from her body seemed to cover the entire backyard as well as blot out the sky.
"Haha! Little girl, why don't we just use our final moves to finish this up?"
Feng Xiang raised his head and laughed crazily as he inserted all his power into the green sword ray in his hand. The sword ray emitted an eye-piercing green light that gradually expanded. Finally, it formed into a formidable tornado that charged toward Mu Ru Yue.
Lan Xin's eyes lit up slowly when she watched such a valiant sight.
If that woman were to fall by the hand of the Feng family's head, then nothing would happen to her…
"No!"
Suddenly, the crowd heard a heart-wrenching cry.
When Feng Jing Tian saw Feng Xiang's ultimate move, a hand seemed to have viciously ripped his heart apart. He yelled in fury as he charged toward the young girl without hesitation…
(Teaser)
Unfortunately, the arrow was already on the bow, and it was impossible not to fire it. If she didn't die, then perhaps the one who would die in the future would be him! This girl must die today to eliminate future disasters!
What was disappointing was that if he had known about her talent and the pills she had previously, he wouldn't have blocked her and Feng Jing Tian, no matter what.
But there were no 'what ifs' in the world; it was fated that he would miss out on such a peerless talent…
Miki gave him a tissue. "Now cry in tears of happiness that you won't need to suffer in this world in just a short moment where Mu Ru Yue f**k you up."
Even as he neared Mu Ru Yue, he knew it was already too late. He could only watch as the green tornado enveloped the young girl's body…
Despair engulfed his heart as all-encompassing fury erupted in his chest. He really wanted to destroy heaven and earth at this moment, but deep remorse overwhelmed that feeling…
If… if he hadn't sealed her powers, perhaps she would have already left this place. Moreover, if he hadn't believed Feng Xiang's words, then she wouldn't have faced such danger.
All in all, this was entirely his fault!
Other than his mother who that had passed away, this woman was the only person he had ever accepted in his heart. She was the only one he had wanted to protect his entire life. Yet, the one who had harmed her the most was him!
"Woman!"
Feng Jing Tian cried out in a heart-wrenching manner.
His voice was like a thorn, piercing the hearts of the crowd…
This heart-wrenching cry of the eldest young master was reminiscent of his cry when he had been held down by everyone as the main wife had been burned to death. It penetrated their hearts, making them ache as they felt his emotions.
"About ten years ago, I failed to protect mother, and now, I also couldn't protect my beloved." Feng Jing Tian stood up. His enchanter-like face was filled with sorrow and mockery. "It seems I'm a trash! Since this is the case, I should follow her to hell to repent for everything I have done."
'I am a trash that can only watch on as everyone I want to protect perishes before me…'
He raised his head to look at the tornado before him and walked toward it slowly. Feng Xiang was alarmed. Just as he was about to stop him, Feng Xiang saw traces of a red light flashing through the condensed green tornado toward him.
Feng Xiang wasn't able to react before his body was sent flying.
Hong!
He crashed into a tree.
The crowd was stunned as they looked in astonishment at the sight before them…
As the tornado was slowly dispersed by the wind, a blood-stained white dress gradually appeared before the crowd's sight. Even though the young girl's clothes were currently tattered and no longer had its previous brilliance, her aura was still captivating.
Pfft!
The young girl violently coughed out a mouthful of blood before her body swayed a couple of times and fell forward.
"Woman!"
Feng Jing Tian didn't have the time to rejoice when he saw the young girl's falling body. A trace of anxiousness flashed across his enchantingly handsome face. With the flash of his red figure, he easily caught her in his embrace.
Currently, Mu Ru Yue's expression was feeble. Her pale face made Feng Jing Tian's heart clench tightly. It was so painful that it was unbearable. He could only apologize profusely. "I'm so sorry, woman. This is all my fault. I shouldn't have sealed your powers and forced you to stay here. More importantly, I shouldn't have trusted Feng Xiang's words so easily and left this place while knowing of his displeasure toward you. You can beat, scold, and kill me. It is entirely my fault!"
Mu Ru Yue didn't reply as she closed her eyes in exhaustion. Her pale face was so feeble it made people's hearts ache for her.
She had used up most of her body's strength to withstand the attacks from Lan Xin and her group. Following that, she had fought a battle right after breaking through. She was already way over her body's limit…
If it hadn't been for the gold-plated soft armour that Wu Chen had given her, she might not have been able to climb to her feet after Feng Xiang's attack.
"Cough! Cough!" Feng Xiang coughed twice before climbing to his feet. Blood spurted from his chest, completely staining his clothes red.
It was obvious that he was severely wounded from Mu Ru Yue's final counterattack.
When Feng Xiang saw his son being so protective toward Mu Ru Yue, he instantly yelled with overflowing rage, "Jing Tian, you are my son. I order you to kill that woman now!"
The wind blew by, making his enchanting blood-red robe flutter.
Feng Jing Tian raised his phoenix gaze toward the pale Feng Xiang. His eyes were sinisterly cold as though he wasn't looking at his father, but at his nemesis.
"With what identity are you ordering me?"
Feng Xiang's expression changed greatly. Ashen-faced, he yelled furiously, "I'm your father! You unfilial son, how could you speak to your father like this?"
"Father?" Feng Jing Tian chuckled coldly with disdain. "I have said this before; if the Feng family touches her, I will start a bloodbath in the family! It seems you didn't listen to what I said."
Feeling the young girl's body stiffen in his embrace, he subconsciously tightened his hold.
"Ten years ago, I failed to protect mother from dying due to your cowardice. But I did promise her to protect the girl I'll love with all that I have."
This young girl was the only one he wanted to protect…
"Impudent!" Feng Xiang's complexion ashened. Shaking in anger, he pointed a finger at Feng Jing Tian. "You unfilial son, you will anger me to death. Cough, cough…"
He wasn't able to speak further after saying a few sentences. When he coughed, a mouthful of blood spurted out, staining the floor before him red.
Just like Mu Ru Yue, he was also severely wounded. Blood flowed from the long cut on his chest and some of his internal organs were faintly visible.
It could be said that he could stand there now only due to strong force of will as any other person would have already collapsed.
Lan Xin stared dazedly as her beloved man embraced another girl. Her delicate face turned pale. Her heart seemed to have been pierced viciously, so painful that her tears flowed uncontrollably.
'What is so good about that woman that Feng Jing Tian had rebelled against the Feng family for her?'
'Even Lan Yue and I weren't able to obtain such deep feelings.'
What made Lan Xin even more heartbroken was that Feng Xiang was unable to kill that bitch. Had she died, perhaps none of this would have happened…
"Feng Jing Tian, don't forget that our Feng family houses the lingering spirit of our ancestor! Your powers are indeed great, but do you think you'll be match against the ancestor?"
The ancestor was only a lingering spirit, but with his ability he definitely would have a method that allows himself to fight for a short moment. If he was willing to interfere in this matter, how hard would it be to deal with a severely wounded young girl?
Currently, the only one that could deal with her was the ancestor…
Feng Jing Tian's expression turned increasingly dark as he stared coldly at Feng Xiang, but he didn't say anything.
The ancestor indeed was impressed by Mu Ru Yue, but he was still the Feng family's ancestor. It was unknown if he would take their side…
"Haha!" Feng Xiang laughed crazily. With a malevolent and ruthless smile, he continued, "Jing Tian, you are my son, so I won't do anything to you. However, that woman must die. Only the ancestor will be able to deal with this situation!"
Lan Xin and the crowd's gaze lit up when they heard what he said.
Why was the Lan family a little fearful of Feng City's Feng family? It was due to this so-called mysterious ancestor. Even though the ancestor was a lingering spirit, he was able to keep his soul from scattering for a thousand years. He definitely possessed a treasure. That treasure might also be able to assist him in battle…
Peng!
Feng Xiang took out a jade tablet and snapped it in two. He shot an icy gaze toward the young girl in Feng Jing Tian's arms as he shouted, "I don't know your background, but since you offended my Feng family—you must face death!"
(Teaser)
The wind blew by, making his enchanting blood-red robe flutter.
Feng Jing Tian raised his phoenix gaze toward the pale Feng Xiang. His eyes were sinisterly cold as though he wasn't looking at his father, but at his nemesis.
"With what identity are you ordering me?"
Feng Xiang replied, "As your fairy godfather. You know girls are evil. They only want to steal your money and soul. Don't say I didn't tell you this when it happens to you. Godfather knows best!" ? [Miki: Just can't resist playing a joke ^_^]
As Feng Xiang's laughter faded, an amorphous silhouette appeared before the crowd.
Mu Ru Yue glanced over and recognized Huo Hun from the tower. Since he could get out of the tower, there must definitely be a strong link between this and that broken jade tablet…
"This… what is happening?" Huo Hun was completely dumbfounded as he looked dazedly at the sight before him.
What he feared the most had occurred…
'Why of all people must you provoke her? Is there really a need to have conflict with her and battle so intensely? With this situation, he wouldn't be able to explain even if he had ten mouths.'
Senior Yue from the previous life was a person who avenged all grudges. Sympathy and pity didn't exist in her dictionary.
"Ancestor." Elation lit Feng Xiang's eyes. He forcefully fought his growing dizziness to stay lucid and said with gritted teeth, "This woman of unknown origin hid her power and infiltrated my Feng family. I wouldn't have known of her connivance if she hadn't broken through to Xiantian. I believe that a woman of questionable background who hid her power to get close to a son of the Feng family definitely has ulterior motives. Moreover, in her anger at being exposed, she beat me up to such an extent. Ancestor, you must seek justice for me."
Feng Xiang's capability to make fraudulent accusations was pretty good.
At that instant, he had placed all wrongdoing on Mu Ru Yue while portraying himself as the wise head of the family who easily saw through the girl's sinister plot.
"Xiantian?" The ancestor was stunned, looking at Mu Ru Yue. With clear surprise in his eyes, he continued, "Little girl, you have broken through to the Xiantian? I thought you would have needed at least a couple of months. How have you broken through so quickly? In this case, has the seal been removed?"
Feng Xiang's smile stiffened slightly. He looked between Mu Ru Yue and the ancestor in astonishment.
'From the ancestor's words, why did it seem like they knew each other?
Wha… what is going on?'
The others who heard what he said were also stunned, a trace of shock appearing in their eyes.
"I should really thank them for that." Mu Ru Yue shrugged her shoulders. When she recovered to a certain extent, she stood up to leave Feng Jing Tian's arms. She smiled faintly and explained, "If it hadn't been for them torturing me so viciously for so long, I wouldn't have been able to break through so quickly…"
Feng Jing Tian looked at his empty arms, a thread of sorrow brushing his heart. No matter what he did, it was impossible for him to obtain this woman's heart…
"Oh, is that the case?" The ancestor looked sullenly at the ashen Feng Xiang. He knew this wasn't the time to settle the debt with that brat.
How could the Feng family provoke such a monster?
He didn't even dare to provoke her and yet, someone who was just the head of the Feng family did. It really was a wonder who made this fool the head of the Feng family when he wasn't even able to see that the other had a seal on her body and even treated her as a trash!
"Little girl, do you still remember what I asked of you previously." Huo Hun smiled bitterly at Mu Ru Yue. "I hope that you will let my Feng family off just once on my behalf."
No matter what, he didn't wish for the Feng family to be annihilated…
"You should remember my reply." Mu Ru Yue chuckled lightly. Her pale face no longer had its previous feebleness. "If the Feng family didn't offend me, I naturally won't make a move. But if someone bullies me, I won't endure the humiliation. If I hadn't broken through today, what do you think my outcome would have been? I would have died! I definitely won't give anyone who made an attempt on my life any chances!"
(Teaser)
As Feng Xiang's laughter faded, an amorphous silhouette appeared before the crowd.
Mu Ru Yue glanced over and recognized Huo Hun from the tower. Since he could get out of the tower, there must definitely be a strong link between this and that broken jade tablet…
"This… what is happening?" Huo Hun was completely dumbfounded as he looked dazedly at the sight before him.
He saw that the crowd was dancing Gangnam Style moves to the song 'Who Let The Dogs Out'.
Miki giggled. "Now the party is getting started. Ru Yue, have some coke and popcorn while we see how Huo Hun will deal with such a 'crazy' Feng family."
Why would she let those that wanted to kill her live?
"No matter if it's the Feng family or the Lan family, I won't let them off. However, in consideration of you letting me feel the enlightenment of the Xiantian experts in the tower, I won't exterminate the Feng family completely. I will at least not kill Feng Jing Tian nor any of the innocent… The people I deem innocent are those not loyal to the Feng family head. I won't let off any loyal subordinates of his. Senior, I'm not a solitary person; I have many people I care for. If I were alone, I could have let it off, but for the safety of those I care for, I won't leave any threats."
She was never fearful of vengeance toward herself.
But she had the Massacre The Heavens Battle Squad, her Xiao family, and even Ye Wu Chen…
What if she killed only Feng Xiang and his loyal subordinates sought vengeance on the Xiao family? There were many people in the Xiao family, including numerous experts, but not everyone was powerful. Those stronger experts wouldn't be able to protect all of the Xiao family members.
Thus, she wouldn't risk it. She was unwilling to take a risk that might endanger her family…
She wouldn't allow anyone to harm those she cared for, even if her hands were to be stained with blood or even if she were to fall into a terrible situation.
Huo Hun was startled and just shook his head helplessly.
This little girl's personality was as expected. She would cut the grass from its roots to prevent future troubles. It was already lenient of her to not completely annihilate the Feng family. As for Feng Xiang and his subordinates, they couldn't continue to exist.
Anyway, he reaped what he sowed. If he hadn't provoked this little girl, how would she be so enraged? It was great that he didn't have much feeling toward Feng Xiang. It would suffice as long as the Feng family could continue to exist…
"Little girl, I agree with you; if the grass isn't cut by its roots, it will revive after a spring wind. Feng Xiang will justly reap what he sowed. If he didn't think about killing you, you wouldn't have wanted to kill him; therefore regarding this matter, this old man won't interfere."
Huo Hun smiled bitterly. The only pity was that the Feng family would have one less Xiantian expert. It was fortunate that the brat Feng Jing Tian was still here. With his capability, it wouldn't be hard to sustain the Feng family.
"Many thanks for the senior's understanding." Mu Ru Yue smiled in gratitude.
No matter what, she was greatly thankful toward Huo Hun for helping her so she didn't want to have a falling out with him.
However, even if Huo Hun wanted to stop her she would have killed Feng Xiang regardlessly.
"Ancestor!" Feng Xiang's expression changed greatly, astonishment on his handsome face.
He was currently struck dumb. As the ancestor of the Feng family, why had he helped an outsider instead? What was the background of the girl for the ancestor to help her?
"Brat, do you really think this old man is clueless?" The ancestor shot a cold gaze toward Feng Xiang and smiled harshly. "Unknown background? Hid her powers? The little girl's power was undoubtedly sealed by your son in order to keep her here forever. Once she broke through to the Xiantian, the seal resolved naturally. It is a pity that the little girl didn't want to stay in the Feng family.
"Moreover, with the little girl's personality, she definitely wouldn't instigate trouble. If you didn't try to kill her, why would she try to kill you? It is useless keeping you as the head of the Feng family; you only know how to create trouble for the Feng family instead of making it prosper. Therefore, as the ancestor of the Feng family, I shall announce that the next family head will be Feng Jing Tian. As for you…"
The ancestor's expression turned serious as he paused for a moment.
"Since you are a member of the Feng family, this old man shall personally send you off! This is to protect your final dignity!"
(Teaser)
Why would she let those that wanted to kill her live?
"No matter if it's the Feng family or the Lan family, I won't let them off. However, in consideration of you letting me feel the enlightenment of the Xiantian experts in the tower, I won't exterminate the Feng family completely. I will at least not kill Feng Jing Tian nor any of the innocent… The people I deem innocent are those not loyal to the Feng family head. I won't let off any loyal subordinates of his. Senior, I'm not a solitary person; I have many people I care for. If I were alone, I could have let it off, but for the safety of those I care for, I won't leave any threats."
She was never fearful of vengeance toward herself.
Miki sulked in a corner. "Ru Yue, why do you always have the cool parts?" pout
Feng Xiang's face was completely bloodless while his body couldn't help but tremble. He couldn't even beg for his life as he watched Huo Hun lifting his hand.
Boom!
A red flame surged forth and swept the area. Without being given a chance to resist, he was immediately turned into a pile of ashes.
As a gust of wind blew, his ashes were dispersed, scattering throughout the Feng family…
Lan Xin was struck dumb. With a face as white as a ghost, her lips quivered slightly as she looked in horror at the ancestor who stood with a calm and collected demeanor.
"What did you say?"
Lan Yue stood up abruptly inside the Lan family. Her water-like blue eyes dimmed. With a trace of malice in her eyes, she asked, "You said that woman is a Xiantian expert and has the protection of the ancestor?"
She couldn't provoke such a young Xiantian expert…
Lan Yue's heart ached when she thought about Feng Jing Tian's protectiveness over Mu Ru Yue. There was no greater pain than the one she felt when the man she loved deeply and wholeheartedly protected another girl.
That enchanting Feng Jing Tian was destined to be the bane of her existence.
"No, I can't continue to stay in the Lan family. With Feng Jing Tian's viciousness, he definitely wouldn't let my Lan family off!" Lan Yue raised her head to glance at the guard that came to report to her. With a slight smile, she ordered, "I will leave the Lan family immediately. You aren't allowed to tell this to anyone. Do you understand?"
The guard shuddered as he replied respectfully, "Understood, eldest young mistress."
Lan Yue was as gentle as water on the outside, kind and virtuous. But only he knew that there was viciousness hidden in the eldest young mistress' heart.
Just as Lan Yue had expected, after Feng Jing Tian settled the subordinates of Feng Xiang, he ordered people to deal with the Lan family. Previously, with Feng Xiang's obstruction, he couldn't do anything to the Lan family. Now that Feng Xiang had died, and he was the head of the Feng family, he naturally had the right to move.
The Lan family had supported what Lan Xin had done to Mu Ru Yue. The head of the Lan family and his wife had even helped her plan to kill Mu Ru Yue in an extremely torturous manner.
Who could have anticipated that there would be such a twist and the trash would break through to the Xiantian realm? If they had known that her innate talent was that high earlier, then the Lan family wouldn't have allowed Lan Xin to do such things.
Yet, there weren't any 'what if's in the world. Since you made a mistake, you must pay the price…
The morning breeze blew, carrying the willow leaves with it.
Mu Ru Yue stood silently under a willow tree inside the backyard of the Feng family. She was watching the nearby clouds with warmth in her eyes.
'I have been away from Sheng Domain for a period of time already. I wonder how Ye Wu Chen is doing…'
She had already recovered her power and the matters of the Feng family and Lan family were settled. It was time that she left here for Sheng Domain. Following that, she would head to the Central Region…
Mu Ru Yue's body stiffened when she heard footsteps from behind her. She didn't turn around and just continued to gaze at the sky as she said, in a lukewarm manner, "Feng Jing Tian, my seal has already been resolved. My powers and wounds have already recovered. If I want to leave, you won't be able to stop me now."
Feng Jing Tian halted his steps. His fluttering red clothes gave off a blood-like alluring air as he moved. He focused his gaze to look at the young girl before him then he chuckled bitterly and said, "I don't plan to stop you anymore. Perhaps it will be my lifetime's regret that I'd previously sealed your power. Otherwise, you wouldn't have been humiliated by those people."
This matter became his eternal remorse…
"Woman, what can I do to enter your heart? Are you really incapable of fancying someone other than him? I admit that I am not as outstanding as that man, but what he can do for you, I can do as well. I won't let you down even if I need to go against the world. Why are you unwilling to give me a chance? Even if it is just a miniscule chance…"
(Teaser)
Feng Xiang's face was completely bloodless while his body couldn't help but tremble. He couldn't even beg for his life as he watched Huo Hun lifting his hand.
Boom!
A red flame surged forth and swept the area. Without being given a chance to resist, he was immediately turned into a pile of ashes.
As a gust of wind blew, his ashes were dispersed, scattering throughout the Feng family…
Miki clapped. "Now there is one less moronic person in this novel~ Good Job~ Feng Jing Tian's ancestor!"
Mu Ru Yue lowered her that man's divine visage appeared in her mind, her expression became gentle, and she said, "Feng Jing Tian, he is my man and will be the sole man in my life. He is the ray of light in my life. I will never forget the time we first met. That youth's innocent smile was like a ray of sunshine in winter that shone upon my heart… He has done too many things for me now. The only way I can show him my gratitude is by not leaving or abandoning him in this life."
'Not leaving or abandoning him in this life…
How deep are her feelings?'
Feng Jing Tian's gaze darkened. Was he really too late? If he had met her earlier than Ye Wu Chen did, would this woman have fallen for him?
It was useless to ask that question now.
"Woman." Feng Jing Tian suppressed his sorrow, showing off a mesmerizing smile on his ethereal face. "Why did you let me off today? With your personality, you wouldn't forgive any of your enemies and would eradicate all threats. I had sealed your power and forced you to stay here, which endangered you. Why don't you kill me then? If you want to kill me, then I, Feng Jing Tian, definitely won't retaliate."
'Why?'
Mu Ru Yue smiled faintly. "I mentioned that the reason I killed them. Them not wanting to let me off would endanger my loved ones. You, Feng Jing Tian, on the other hand, don't truly wish to hurt me or my family. Why should I kill you then? Furthermore, I spared your life on behalf of senior. But Feng Jing Tian, I hope you won't continue to harass me from now on. Otherwise, don't blame me for ending your legacy!"
In that moment when Feng Jing Tian came charging toward her without any hesitation, she had clearly seen the shock and despair on his face. He wanted to protect her life, even if it meant going against Feng Xiang and personally killing off his family…
Thus, she had already forgiven Feng Jing Tian.
But only up to a certain extent.
She still wouldn't be able to love Feng Jing Tian as she could only love one man in her life…
"End my legacy? Woman, you are as ruthless as ever." Feng Jing Tian looked at her resentfully. He would always remember that kick this woman struck at him. The memory was as fresh as when it had just happened.
Perhaps it was due to that kick that he fell deeper in love with her…
Mu Ru Yue remained silent for a moment before she raised her head to gaze at the sky. She said calmly, "Feng Jing Tian, it is about time I leave this place. Please help me bid farewell to the senior."
Feng Jing Tian's heart shook violently, although he already knew that once she recovered her strength, she would still return to that man's side…
"I know you still resent me for what I had done to you. I don't expect your complete forgiveness, but I do hope you would let me do something for you in repentance for my mistakes."
Feng Jing Tian pursed his red lips slightly as his charming phoenix eyes landed on Mu Ru Yue. The emotions within his eyes were so intense. It was as though they could set a person ablaze…
He still couldn't let her go completely.
However, he wouldn't use any more forceful method and instead make her accept him willingly… Even if he had to spend his entire life doing that.
"Feng Jing Tian, you don't owe me anything, nor do I need your repayment." Mu Ru Yue shook her head as she continued, "I should head home. You have to take care of yourself. I hope the next time we meet you have given up on these emotions and started anew. I am not compatible with and won't fall for you. My heart will only hold him no matter what you do. It won't change even if the world is destroyed."
(Teaser)
Mu Ru Yue lowered her that man's divine visage appeared in her mind, her expression became gentle, and she said, "Feng Jing Tian, he is my man and will be the sole man in my life. He is the ray of light in my life. I will never forget the time we first met. That youth's innocent smile was like a ray of sunshine in winter that shone upon my heart… He has done too many things for me now. The only way I can show him my gratitude is by not leaving or abandoning him in this life."
'Not leaving or abandoning him in this life…
How deep are her feelings?'
He already knew the young girl spoke the truth. It would be too difficult for her to willingly accept him… Feng Jing Tian's heart still ached when he heard her words though.
'This woman is too straightforward. Doesn't she know her words are too hurtful?
'The sole thing to be happy about is that she doesn't seem to hate me as much anymore. This can be counted as the fruits of my hard work, no? If there comes a day when I can be friends with her, perhaps that will be a path that will bring me closer to her…'
Feng Jing Tian didn't stop her as he watched the fading figure of the young girl. He just gazed on as the white figure gradually moved away. He was unable to withdraw his gaze for a long moment…
Xiao Family of the Sheng Domain.
Xiao Tian Yu and Madam Sheng Yue were discussing something with unusually serious faces. Seeing her parents this way, Xiao Qing Qing was quiet for a change, a troubled expression gracing her jade-like face.
"Husband, is Yue Er truly in the Central Region?"
Xiao Tian Yu nodded solemnly. "The Medicine Sect's young master, Mu Rong Qing Chu, said that Yue Er headed for the Central Region with her powers sealed, so Wu Chen hastily went there to find her. Even though Yue Er's innate talent is great, with her powers sealed, something terrible might happen to her."
Perhaps Xiao Tian Yu felt Madam Sheng Yue's worries for he purposefully chuckled lightly and continued, "Yu Er, don't fret. Since Wu Chen went to look for her, Yue Er shouldn't be in danger. It can't be that you don't trust your son-in-law? Previously when I passed Yue Er to him, I could tell that Wu Chen will be able to protect her. All we can do now is wait…"
That man was strong and held deep feelings for her. With him by her side, Yue Er would be safe and sound even though her power was sealed.
He would do everything he could to protect her…
"Who are you to come mess with my Xiao family?!"
At this moment, a shout was heard from outside.
Xiao Tian Yu and Madam Sheng Yue looked at each other, frowning.
"Husband, let's check it out…"
"Alright." Xiao Tian Yu used an arm to help Madam Sheng Yue stand up as he glanced at Xiao Qing Qing and smiling gently, said, "Qing Qing, just stay here for daddy and mommy. We will be back soon."
Xiao Qing Qing blinked before nodding obediently.
Inside the courtyard, A young girl who seemed like a celestial maiden sized up the Xiao family, with cold arrogance, her clothes fluttering with the blowing breeze.
With a smirk, she icily said, "This is Mu Ru Yue's family in this life? It seems it isn't much. Since that woman has deep feelings toward her family, I will exterminate her family and all her loved ones to make her harbor regret for her entire life. It is best if she also goes against the heavens to save them like she did in her previous life. Once she dies, I won't need to spare any more energy to deal with her…"
'Mu Ru Yue, the biggest mistake you've committed in this and the previous life is stealing my, Nangong Zi Feng's man!
'You were an orphan in your previous life and the Zi family was your sole family. I can still remember the sorrow and despair on your face when you saw the annihilation of the Zi family. That expression should appear on your face again.
'And, in this life, I will make you suffer the exact same way. Elder brother Wu Chen isn't in the Xiao family today. Let's see who can protect this family clan now…'
As if Nangong Zi Feng could already see the young girl's distraught appearance, she chuckled coldly with sinister rays of light glimmering in her eyes. A noble aura burst forth from her body, as though she was the premier of the world. The aura was filled with intense killing intent.
"Xiao family, you shouldn't have sought Mu Ru Yue back then. Then, you wouldn't have needed to face the calamity of annihilation. If you want to blame someone for this, you should blame her. She offended me, so I will kill all of you!"
(Teaser)
He already knew the young girl spoke the truth. It would be too difficult for her to willingly accept him… Feng Jing Tian's heart still ached when he heard her words though.
'This woman is too straightforward. Doesn't she know her words are too hurtful?
'The sole thing to be happy about is that she doesn't seem to hate me as much anymore. This can be counted as the fruits of my hard work, no? If there comes a day when I can be friends with her, perhaps that will be a path that will bring me closer to her…'
Miki pondered. 'Actually, Feng Jing Tian isn't that bad… Well at least he learns from his mistakes unlike the unreasonable Nangong Zi Feng.'
Nangong Zi Feng's gaze was ice-cold as she looked at the crowd walking out from within the Xiao family. She had a slight smirk on her face, as though she didn't place any importance on them.
"Xiao Tian Yu and Madam Sheng Yue, you are the ones Mu Ru Yue cares about the most!" Nangong Zi Feng narrowed her eyes, a cold light flashing through her pupils. If they died, how much pain would that woman Mu Ru Yue suffer?
She really anticipated seeing her expression when that happened…
"You are from the Nangong family?" Xiao Tian Yu frowned and his expression became gloomy.
"Hehe!" Nangong Zi Feng chuckled. With a trace of disdain on her cold, arrogant face, she continued, "Nangong family? Those people were just my slaves. They aren't worthy enough to be related to me. Xiao Tian Yu and Madam Sheng Yue, if you hadn't brought Mu Ru Yue back to the Xiao family, perhaps you could have still remained in peace. But a single mistake of yours led to this calamity. It is all because of her that you are met with such a crisis!"
Madam Sheng Yue's heart shuddered violently. Her elegant and exceptional face chilled instantly. "You were the one behind my daughter's disappearance?!"
"Hahaha!" Nangong Zi Feng laughed crazily. A frosty layer of killing intent was on her face as she continued, "Missing? Her bones have probably shattered into smithereens already. As for all of you, since you are her family, I definitely won't let you off! All members of the Xiao family, listen to me. I, Zi Feng, will take all of your lives today. You should just die obediently. Otherwise, you will go through unbearable suffering!"
It was just like with the Zi family a thousand years ago…
Nangong Zi Feng laughed brazenly, locking her cold gaze on Xiao Tian Yu and Madam Sheng Yue.
She would never be able to forget what happened a thousand years ago. She had purposely leaked out some classified information about the Zi family which resulted in attracting the sole power that could battle against them. With her assistance, the entire Zi family had been soaked in blood.
She especially couldn't forget her foster parents' sorrowful gaze. In their dying moments, they probably couldn't believe that she'd betrayed the Zi family…
Who told them to be so protective of that bitch Mu Ru Yue? More importantly, they had been unwilling to let her be a concubine of elder brother Zi Huang. With just one statement from them, she probably wouldn't have been in so much pain. Therefore, they deserved to die!
'Anyone that hinders me from being in a relationship with elder brother Zi Huang deserves to die!'
Intense killing intent burst from Nangong Zi Feng's body. It seemed to cover the heaven and earth as it pressed down on Xiao Tian Yu and Madam Sheng Yue. Under such a tyrannical power, Madam Sheng Yue's complexion paled and her expression slowly turned severe.
"Madam!"
Xiao Tian Yu shouted and paled as he hastily embraced Madam Sheng Yue, helping her block the majority of that force.
"Xiantian!"
This woman from the Nangong family was a Xiantian expert. She was also in the Mid Rank of the Xiantian realm…
A shout sounded from within the courtyard.
A group of people led by Old Man Xiao and Elder Xiao were moving briskly over. At this moment, the two elders had strict expressions and cold faces.
"Father! Elder Xiao!"
Xiao Tian Yu was stunned as he didn't expect Elder Xiao to move for this matter. Elder Xiao usually never left the family hall. The only exception was when he tested the bloodline of the members of the Xiao family…
"A Low Rank Xiantian expert and a Mid Rank Xiantian expert."
Nangong Zi Feng looked coldly at the incoming old men. With a cold smirk, she commented, "I didn't expect such a family to have a Mid Rank Xiantian expert outside the Central Region. It is a pity, though, that you are dying and won't be a match for me…"
"Hmph!"
Elder Xiao snorted coldly. The pressure he sent outstruck mercilessly at Nangong Zi Feng.
Boom!
The two auras collided in midair. A shockwave rippled outward, instantly causing soil and dirt to fill the air. Traces of aura surged between the two of them.
Without the pressure of a Xiantian expert, Xiao Tian Yu and Madam Sheng Yue's complexion gradually recovered…
"I don't care who you are. Since you dare to try to annihilate my Xiao family, you are signing your own death sentence!" Elder Xiao's gaze was sharp. His cold eyes swept across the crowd and stopped on Nangong Zi Feng's body. "This old man is reaching his end, but even if I die I won't let you lay a hand on any member of my Xiao family! If you want to kill any of them, then you must walk over my dead body. And even in death this old man will drag you to the underworld with him!"
With his grey robe fluttering gently, Elder Xiao stood before the crowd with his calm and collected elderly face raised. Resolution was apparent on his features.
At this moment, he stood with his back straight. That elderly back looked powerful. It was like a bamboo resisting the violent gale, staying upright no matter what happened…
"Elder Xiao!"
Old Man Xiao's heart trembled as he understood that for this battle, Elder Xiao had death on his mind…
"Head of the family, I, Elder Xiao, have already lived for such a long time. I was also able to wait for a person with 100% of the Xiao family's bloodline. I've already prepared the inheritance left by the ancestor. She will be able to accept the inheritance once she breaks through to the Xiantian realm. I'm already satisfied with my life. Ancestor has waited for me in the underworld for way too long already. It is time for me to accompany that old man. I hope you will be able to make the Xiao family prosper when I'm gone. But, I perhaps won't be able to see that day come…"
Elder Xiao smiled faintly. He no longer had any regrets left in his life and had persisted this long just to personally see Mu Ru Yue accept the inheritance.
But now, it seemed he wouldn't be able to wait for that day…
"Elder Xiao!" Old Man Xiao shuddered as he looked at the old man who had his mind set on dying. A flow of warm tears fell from his eyes. "You will definitely be able to see the prosperous Xiao family. The ancestor will definitely wish for you to stay and help my Xiao family, that's why no matter how strong our foes are, we will definitely pull through."
Elder Xiao shook his head, smiling as he looked toward Nangong Zi Feng.
If he were younger by a couple decades, perhaps he would be able to fight this woman to a tie, but with his weakening powers, even if his heart wanted to defeat her his body wouldn't be able to hold up…
"How can an old man, who's reaching his end be my match?" Nangong Zi Feng raised her lower jaw arrogantly. With her voice as cold as snow, she continued, "I'm not interested in watching your deep familial bonding drama. Since you all want to die so badly, I will send each and every one of you to the underworld. None will be spared!"
Intense killing intent filled the air. Nangong Zi Feng flashed toward Elder Xiao, with a glimmering cold sword in her hand that appeared from nowhere.
Elder Xiao's gaze became serious.
Boom!
With a gentle wave of his hand, a red tempest like a flaming dragon struck violently at Nangong Zi Feng.
Nangong Zi Feng chuckled coldly. With an icy light from her cold sword, an ice tempest appeared as she brandished her sword, heading violently toward the flame tempest cast by Elder Xiao.
'Was this the so-called ice and fire covers the heavens?'
At this moment, this thought flashed through the minds of the Xiao family crowd…
The flames and ice collided in midair, creating an explosion which produced a powerful shockwave. The land was instantly coated with ice and fire, and even the air froze in its aftermath.
"Elder Xiao!"
Madam Sheng Yue's breathing grew ragged as she stared at the elderly figure standing in midair.
Power… there was still a disparity between their powers after all.
If she had Xiantian powers, would it be of any help in this situation? Because she wasn't strong enough she couldn't help in this battle between Xiantian experts.
Madam Sheng Yue clenched her fist, suppressing the unwillingness bubbling within her, just watching as the two experts fought.
Boom!
A powerful blow struck Elder Xiao's chest, forcing him to retreat a couple of steps. With a trail of blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, he raised his head to look at Nangong Zi Feng. His expression gradually turned gloomy.
"Hmph!" Nangong Zi Feng snorted coldly in disdain and slowly put down her numb palm. With arrogance flashing in her eyes, she mocked, "Old man, you are definitely not a match for me, a Mid Rank Xiantian expert! You have reached your limit. If you continue to use your powers, you will only hasten your death. Forcefully holding on by sheer will, how can you be my opponent?"
Elder Xiao didn't reply, flashing toward Nangong Zi Feng once more to attack.
"This senior said that if you want to touch members of the Xiao family, you must walk over my corpse. I will not let you harm them so long as I live."
"You're overestimating your power!" Nangong Zi Feng moved, brandishing her sword in midair.
The air temperature slowly dropped.
Snow began to drift down from the sky, pure white snowflakes sparkling and translucent like the world's most beautiful colors… Then, those gently floating snowflakes began to slowly gather around Nangong Zi Feng.
'Cold…'
The crowd was currently experiencing an unprecedented cold spell, making them feel as though they were suddenly inside an icehouse.
"Old man, you're at the end of your life anyway. Since you will simply suffer even if you continue to live, let me, Nangong Zi Feng, send you off"
Boom!
Countless snowflakes condensed around Nangong Zi Feng, forming a snownado. Wherever the snownado moved the surrounding air froze. This cold pierced through bones and made Elder Xiao's face crease with concentration as he cast a flame toward the approaching snownado.
The power of this snownado was much greater than anything before it…
"Everyone, quickly get on the ground!" Elder Xiao's expression changed drastically as he hastily shouted at the crowd behind him.
"Elder Xiao!"
Xiao Tian Yu and the others looked at the figure guarding them, with their hearts feeling like it had fallen to the bottom of a valley, leaving sorrow in its place…
As if he didn't hear their shouts, Elder Xiao stood resolutely in front of the crowd. Countless streams of flames lit his elderly face, turning it completely red, yet his expression remained calm and collected.
He was willing to lay his life down for the Xiao family…
Boom!
A loud explosion tore through the horizon.
Xiao Tian Yu quickly moved to protect Madam Sheng Yue in his embrace as he gazed at the scene near them. Upon looking, his eyes contracted. Something seemed to have struck his heart as his body started trembling violently.
Elder Xiao remained standing, firmly holding his ground in the midst of the snownado in the distance. When the wind blew, his grey robe fluttered. He just stood there silently, not moving a step…
He was forcefully withstanding the snownado, else it would annihilate the Xiao family.
In that moment, as Elder Xiao helped the Xiao family block this tyrannical attack, his elderly back looked powerful…
"Elder Xiao!"
Old Man Xiao's eyes contracted. His elderly figure trembled violently, with tears flowing from his eyes. He didn't care about anything other than dashing toward his elder.
Yet, Elder Xiao raised his hand, suddenly stopping Old Man Xiao's actions…
Puff!
Coughing out a mouthful of blood, Elder Xiao's body finally couldn't hold on, kneeling on the ground. Mouthful after mouthful of blood was spat from his mouth, as though his blood were cheap and worthless. The sight made the crowd's heart tighten…
"Elder Xiao!"
Old Man Xiao's heart rose as an unprecedented sense of fear permeated him. Such terror made him shudder, which became evident in his eyes.
"Cough! Cough!"
Elder Xiao coughed blood twice, staining his grey robes red. Yet, as though he didn't notice such a thing. He just raised his pale, elderly face and looked at Nangong Zi Feng. From beginning to end, he remained standing in front of the crowd.
"This old man has already said it, even if I were to die, I would die first before any member of the Xiao family. You will have to step over my corpse if you want to hurt them!"
He clenched his fists tightly as he slowly stood up…
The wind blew, and his body swayed as though he would float away with the wind at any time. Yet, his feet were still abnormally firm. It was like no matter what kind of attack landed on him, he wouldn't move a single step from his position in front of the crowd…
Elder Xiao raised his head. With resolution in his eyes and mind set on death, he said, "Nangong Zi Feng, coming to my Xiao family is your biggest mistake. Because of this, you shall accompany this old man to the yellow river. Hahaha!"
Boom!
A transparent protective barrier rose from within the Xiao family's courtyard. It seemed to be able to protect all members of the Xiao family within.
"Elder Xiao, what are you doing?!" Old Man Xiao shouted in anxiety. Fist coated with green flame, he threw a punch at the barrier, but the barrier shot a ray of light toward him, sending him flying backwards.
Peng!
Old Man Xiao fell to the ground. He could only stare with despair at the grey clad figure standing calmly in the wind.
"This is the final trump card of the Xiao family. It can withstand the power of a Mid Rank Xiantian's self destruction. This old man's life is ending and has been about to step into a coffin since long ago. Moreover, to pull another Xiantian expert along with me would make my existence in this world a worthy cause."
Elder Xiao's smile was resolute and satisfied, and there was undeniable determination in his eyes.
In that moment, the members of the Xiao family revealed sorrowful expressions. Old Man Xiao continued shouting in fury behind the barrier.
The anguish he felt nearly drove him insane. His punches landed unceasingly on the protective barrier…
Boom!
From Elder Xiao's body, a tyrannical force like lightning burst forth, striking Nangong Zi Feng, whose expression changed drastically after feeling the immense power.A trace of panic appeared in her pretty eyes.
"This damnable old man really doesn't want to live anymore!"
Even if one were to survive the self destruction of a Mid Rank Xiantian expert, at least half of one's life would be gone. If she were to be half alive while still inside the Xiao family, Old Man Xiao, with those burning flames of fury in his eyes, would definitely end her life in a single blow.
Elder Xiao smiled faintly as he slowly closed his eyes…
In his final moment, what he remembered the most were the days he followed the old ancestor of the Xiao family, warring in all directions with the Xiao family's old ancestor. Even though those were tremendously dangerous times, those days still the most precious memories in his life.
Now, having finally accomplished the task given by the old ancestor, he could follow him again in the underworld. Only the heavens knew how long he had waited for this day.
He didn't have any regrets in dying for the Xiao family!
Elder Xiao abruptly opened his eyes. His body expanded rapidly like an inflating balloon. He laughed brazenly under the fearful gaze of Nangong Zi Feng and the sorrowful gazes of the members of the Xiao family.
"Haha! I, Elder Xiao, have lived a vibrant life. I no longer have any regrets. Head of the family, I hope you will bury my ashes together with the old ancestor after I die. I want to continue battling alongside the old ancestor even after going to the underworld!"
Old Man Xiao's expression turned sorrowful as his heart was completely engulfed in despair. Nonetheless, being trapped within the protective barrier made his actions useless despite wanting to stop Elder Xiao…
Xiao Tian Yu hugged Madam Sheng Yue's body tightly, his gaze locked onto Elder Xiao's expanding body. With a layer of gloom on his handsome face, his tightly clenched fists quivered.
"Daddy… Mommy…"
In a corner of the family hall, Xiao Qing Qing was curled up in terror. Her big eyes filling with tears, she bit on her lower lips firmly to prevent herself from wailing.
Since her father had previously told her to stay here, she obediently did so. However, when she felt an inexplicable sense of unease, she wanted to look for her parents. Just as she tried to leave the family hall, she was blocked by a transparent barrier.
She tried to pass the barrier, but it was to no avail…
"Daddy… Mommy… Where are you? Qing Qing is really scared…"
Xiao Qing Qing's little body started to tremble as she stared fearfully around the empty family hall.
Even though she didn't know what was going on, she didn't want to stay here alone. She wanted to go to her parents' side… Why couldn't she leave the hall? Where was her mother right now?
Seeing that she was the only one in the family hall, Xiao Qing Qing crouched down and hugged her knees, burying her face. Only her large eyes that were full of unease could be seen…
"No!"
When Old Man Xiao looked at Elder Xiao's slowly expanding body, which was on the verge of exploding, he immediately yelled. Sorrowful screams also echoed from within the Xiao family courtyard…
Swish!
Just when everyone had given up on hope, a silver ray shot through the sky and pierced Elder Xiao's body. The next moment, Elder Xiao's expanding body seemed to gradually shrink like a deflating balloon. His body's tyrannical energy dissipated into the wind.
"Wha… what's going on?"
Old Man Xiao blinked his eyes as he gazed in astonishment at the person standing in midair, wearing a robe as white and pure as snow.
This young girl's white clothes fluttered as she glided elegantly in the wind while looking at the crowd below. When she looked up at Nangong Zi Feng, a trace of frost flashed in her eyes.
"Yue Er?"
Madam Sheng Yue was startled when she saw the young girl standing in midair.
In this continent, only Xiantian experts could fly…
'Can it be that Yue Er had broken through to the Xiantian realm? But, didn't Mu Rong Qing Chu say she was in danger, with her powers sealed?'
Seeing that her daughter was fine, Madam Sheng Yue felt excitement. She hastily covered her lips as she stared unblinkingly at the young girl with her slightly fluttering white robe.
Mu Ru Yue looked coldly at Nangong Zi Feng before her gaze landed on the flabbergasted Elder Xiao. Her figure flashed through the sky then landed gently before the senior.
Elder Xiao got back to his senses. Astonished, he asked her, "What did you just do to me?"
He clearly felt his body on the verge of exploding, yet Mu Ru Yue shot something unknown into his body. That act had somehow made the rampaging power within him calm down mysteriously…
"I merely used a silver needle to seal your blood vessel to forcefully stop your power from bursting forth." Mu Ru Yue raised her head slightly as she spoke in a calm and collected manner.
At this moment, her heart felt finally relaxed.
Fortunately, she had rushed back to the Xiao family.
If she had been late by even a second, Elder Xiao and Nangong Zi Feng would have died together…
Elder Xiao was stunned, shaking his head while laughing bitterly. "Eldest young mistress, you shouldn't have done that. I was already prepared to die. If I had died with Nangong Zi Feng, the Xiao family would be safe and I would have died in the place I have chosen. Cough! Cough…"
Elder Xiao coughed twice after saying that, and a mouthful of blood spurted out. His body swayed a couple of times and almost collapsed to the ground.
His internal organs had all suffered severe damage from blocking Nangong Zi Feng's last critical attack. Sustaining himself up till now was his limit.
Mu Ru Yue hastily took out a pill from her storage ring and forced it into Elder Xiao's mouth. Once the pill entered his mouth, a soothing energy flowed downward, his injuries gradually recovering.
Elder Xiao was a little stupefied. 'Wasn't this the power of an Earth Stage Peak Rank alchemist?' However, even if she was truly powerful now, she had only just broken through to the Xiantian realm. How would she be a match for the Mid Rank Xiantian Nangong Zi Feng?
"Eldest young mistress, you must leave this place. As long as you live, the Xiao family has hope!" Elder Xiao's expression was anxious. This little girl was the successor of the old ancestor's inheritance. If she survived this ordeal, then the Xiao family would have a chance at revival, and he would have the face to meet with the old ancestor after his death.
Mu Ru Yue lowered her gaze slightly but didn't answer Elder Xiao's words. She turned her head to the crowd within the protective barrier and said gently, "Father, mother, and grandfather, I, Mu Ru Yue, have returned…"
That's right, she had returned.
Since she was back, she definitely wouldn't allow Nangong Zi Feng to hurt her Xiao family's members in the slightest!
"Yue Er! Quickly leave!" Madam Sheng Yue's heart shuddered violently. She immediately became frantic. "You are the one Nangong Zi Feng wants to deal with the most. Quickly leave! Wu Chen went to the Central Region to look for you and your eldest brother followed him. You must search for them now then avenge us in the future!"
Quickly leave…
Madam Sheng Yue bit her lower lip hard as she imploringly gazed at the young girl in midair.
"Don't worry." Mu Ru Yue's lips curved upwards. With a cold smile, she continued, "Now that I'm here, no one will be able to harm my Xiao family!"
She turned her head toward Nangong Zi Feng, with resolution on her beautiful face.
The surety of her tone made them unable to doubt her words…
"Hahaha!" Nangong Zi Feng recovered from her fright of Elder Xiao. Once she heard Mu Ru Yue's brazen words, she laughed crazily. That laughter was filled with a bone piercing chill. "Mu Ru Yue, no, Senior Yue! You think you'll be my match after having a break through to Xiantian? That's just too laughable! I will definitely not let Elder Brother Wu Chen be with a girl like you!"
After saying that, she paused slightly in her speech, and an arrogant smile graced her face.
"But Mu Ru Yue, I don't feel like killing you now. I want to capture and torture you then find a way to erase Elder Brother Wu Chen's memories of you. I will make him fall in love with me while you watch on as he, your beloved, makes love with me for the rest of your life."
How would just killing her eliminate her jealousy?
She would make Mu Ru Yue personally watch her make love with her Elder Brother Wu Chen to feel pain worse than death. The best revenge would be to make the girl watch Elder Brother Wu Chen and her nurture their own children, letting her feel the pain she had felt in her previous life…
Mu Ru Yue raised her head and looked calmly at Nangong Zi Feng. "First, there won't be a way for you to erase Wu Chen's memories of me. You're just being delusional. Second, Wu Chen won't fall in love with you even if he were to forget me!"
Nangong Zi Feng's expression drastically changed.
She knew Mu Ru Yue was stating the truth.
She had not killed only Mu Ru Yue in her previous life, but also Elder Brother Zi Huang. This was because she understood that even if Mu Ru Yue died, her Elder Brother Zi Huang still wouldn't accept her. Precisely because of this, she had killed them both, hoping for some chance.
Yet, Elder Brother Zi Huang's beloved in his previous life was Senior Yue while in this life, Ghost King Ye Wu Chen, who had lost all of his previous life's memories, had fallen in love with Mu Ru Yue, the reincarnation of Senior Yue.
Was this really predestined?
'No!'
She wasn't willing to resign to fate!
She wanted to obtain that man even if the chances were just one in ten thousand…
(Teaser)
Elder Xiao coughed twice after saying that, and a mouthful of blood spurted out. His body swayed a couple of times and almost collapsed to the ground.
His internal organs had all suffered severe damage from blocking Nangong Zi Feng's last critical attack. Sustaining himself up till now was his limit.
Mu Ru Yue hastily took out a pill from her storage ring and forced it into Elder Xiao's mouth. Once the pill entered his mouth, a soothing energy flowed downward, his injuries gradually recovering.
'Mu Ru Yue' smirked. "Don't worry. With big sister here, even Hades won't be able to take you as sister have drugs." [Miki: hehe~]
I wish everyone has a happy new year. I hope that everything you wish for comes true~
I have only been a writer for a really short time. It hasn't even been two months since I first started writing.
Right now, my writing isn't good enough as it still has inadequacies. For example, descriptions and fighting scenes are my weaknesses. There were also some parts in the novel that were overly simplified. My writing style isn't good as well. But I will do my best in this new year to make progressive improvement. I hope that all of the ladies will support me on my journey. A kiss to all of you~
–Xiao Qi Ye from the time he wrote chapter 298
"Mu Ru Yue, just die then!"
Nangong Zi Feng yelled out in fury. Countless ice crystals instantly filled the sky. She brandished her sword gently and an ice tornado with a domineering aura struck at Mu Ru Yue…
In that instant, the entire sky was filled with snow.
This pure snow, however, was unable to cover up the blood and stains of the world…
Nangong Zi Feng went crazy. Jealousy was devouring her heart. She possessed an anger that could annihilate the heavens and earth just by trying to imagine the lovey dovey appearance of Mu Ru Yue and Ye Wu Chen.
"Mu Ru Yue, you aren't compatible with Elder Brother Wu Chen!"
Nangong Zi Feng gritted her teeth as she looked coldly at the expressionless young girl within the tornado.
Mu Ru Yue raised her hand gently and a sword appear in her grasp.
Swish!
A red flame emerged from the sword and extended toward her body. It was as though she was being enveloped in flames. She then leaped into the sky…
"Yue Er!"
Madam Sheng Yue paled in shock as she mercilessly threw her body against the protective barrier. With tears flowing down her impeccable face, she demanded, "Elder Xiao, quickly let us out! Yue Er is in danger!"
Elder Xiao shook his head while smiling bitterly. Once the barrier was activated, there wouldn't be a way for it to be taken down before it reached the time limit. There was nothing he could do as he was currently so feeble…
Madam Sheng Yue bit on her lips hard. Her delicate body shuddered slightly. With eyes gradually filling with despair, she looked sorrowfully at the young girl within the tempest.
"Husband, Yue Er, my Yue Er… No! I must save Yue Er! Nobody is allowed to harm my Yue Er!" Madam Sheng Yue suddenly stood up and crashed her body against the barrier. A power was momentarily released by the barrier which sent her body back.
She seemed to not feel any pain as she stood up once again, dashing toward it…
Xiao Tian Yu didn't stop Madam Sheng Yue. He simply withdrew the sword hanging at his waist as he walked to her side. With deep affection and determination, he said, "Yu Er, we will dash out together to help Yue Er!"
Their daughter was fighting by herself outside. As her parents, how could they hide behind a barrier? Even if this led to their deaths, they couldn't let Nangong Zi Feng hurt her…
Madam Sheng Yue nodded, sobbing. She had already owed her daughter too many things. The only thing she could do was to use her entire life to make up for it…
"Everyone, let's help them out as well!" Old Man Xiao pulled himself together and with a wave of his arm, he shouted, "As members of the Xiao family, we will stand together in good times and bad times. Now that the Xiao family is facing a crisis, how can we hide here while we let a young girl under twenty deal with the crisis by herself? Will we still deserve to be seniors of the Xiao family then?
"Perhaps you all still have some grudges from before. I wish for everyone to forget about those past grudges now and to fight against this tyrannical expert together! I believe that the Xiao family currently has their hearts on a string. There aren't any grudges that can't be forgiven!"
No matter if they were the elders of the Xiao family, ordinary family members, or the youthful disciples, once they heard Old Man Xiao's words they couldn't help but lift their heads up. Glimmers of light started to gather in their eyes that were previously filled with despair.
What the family head said was right. The Xiao family was now facing a tyrannical expert. If they didn't do anything, only death awaited them. If they fought together, they would perhaps have a chance of survival.
Moreover, how could they let a young girl face the expert by herself while hiding behind the barrier? How could they have the face to do that… [Miki: The Mu family will do that without any hesitation]
"Mu Ru Yue, just die then!"
Nangong Zi Feng yelled out in fury. Countless ice crystals instantly filled the sky. She brandished her sword gently and an ice tornado with a domineering aura struck at Mu Ru Yue…
In that instant, the entire sky was filled with snow.
This pure snow, however, was unable to cover up the blood and stains of the world…
Nangong Zi Feng went crazy. Jealousy was devouring her heart. She possessed an anger that could annihilate the heavens and earth just by trying to imagine the lovey dovey appearance of Mu Ru Yue and Ye Wu Chen.
"Mu Ru Yue, you aren't compatible with Elder Brother Wu Chen!"
Nangong Zi Feng gritted her teeth as she looked coldly at the expressionless young girl within the tornado.
Mu Ru Yue raised her hand gently and a sword appear in her grasp.
Swish!
A red flame emerged from the sword and extended toward her body. It was as though she was being enveloped in flames. She then leaped into the sky…
"Yue Er!"
Madam Sheng Yue paled in shock as she mercilessly threw her body against the protective barrier. With tears flowing down her impeccable face, she demanded, "Elder Xiao, quickly let us out! Yue Er is in danger!"
Elder Xiao shook his head while smiling bitterly. Once the barrier was activated, there wouldn't be a way for it to be taken down before it reached the time limit. There was nothing he could do as he was currently so feeble…
Madam Sheng Yue bit on her lips hard. Her delicate body shuddered slightly. With eyes gradually filling with despair, she looked sorrowfully at the young girl within the tempest.
"Husband, Yue Er, my Yue Er… No! I must save Yue Er! Nobody is allowed to harm my Yue Er!" Madam Sheng Yue suddenly stood up and crashed her body against the barrier. A power was momentarily released by the barrier which sent her body back.
She seemed to not feel any pain as she stood up once again, dashing toward it…
Xiao Tian Yu didn't stop Madam Sheng Yue. He simply withdrew the sword hanging at his waist as he walked to her side. With deep affection and determination, he said, "Yu Er, we will dash out together to help Yue Er!"
Their daughter was fighting by herself outside. As her parents, how could they hide behind a barrier? Even if this led to their deaths, they couldn't let Nangong Zi Feng hurt her…
Madam Sheng Yue nodded, sobbing. She had already owed her daughter too many things. The only thing she could do was to use her entire life to make up for it…
"Everyone, let's help them out as well!" Old Man Xiao pulled himself together and with a wave of his arm, he shouted, "As members of the Xiao family, we will stand together in good times and bad times. Now that the Xiao family is facing a crisis, how can we hide here while we let a young girl under twenty deal with the crisis by herself? Will we still deserve to be seniors of the Xiao family then?
"Perhaps you all still have some grudges from before. I wish for everyone to forget about those past grudges now and to fight against this tyrannical expert together! I believe that the Xiao family currently has their hearts on a string. There aren't any grudges that can't be forgiven!"
No matter if they were the elders of the Xiao family, ordinary family members, or the youthful disciples, once they heard Old Man Xiao's words they couldn't help but lift their heads up. Glimmers of light started to gather in their eyes that were previously filled with despair.
What the family head said was right. The Xiao family was now facing a tyrannical expert. If they didn't do anything, only death awaited them. If they fought together, they would perhaps have a chance of survival.
Moreover, how could they let a young girl face the expert by herself while hiding behind the barrier? How could they have the face to do that… [Miki: The Mu family will do that without any hesitation]
At that moment, all the members of the Xiao family stood up, their resolute figures and straightened backs erect against the wind.
"Family head, let's charge and break the barrier!"
In the large Xiao family, several people had secretly schemed against their own family members, as well as those who held grudges. Yet at this moment, they put down all of their ill feelings in order to face this strong expert together.
Madam Sheng Yue's hand moved to her lips, crystal clear tears flowing through the gaps of her fingers.
She didn't expect that because of Mu Ru Yue choosing to fight the strong expert by herself would actually unite these obstinate elders' hearts.
Perhaps this daughter of hers was the savior of the Xiao family…
"Old ancestor, I wonder if you would feel elated if you see the state of the Xiao family now." Seeing the unity of the Xiao family, Elder Xiao smiled in satisfaction.
Turning toward Mu Ru Yue standing amidst the storm, he sighed. "Perhaps making her inherit the Xiao family was the wisest decision for she was capable of helping the Xiao family reach their peak potential."
This young girl brought countless miracles to the family…
Within the storm, Mu Ru Yue stood against the wind. Her white robe was tattered as ever, and blood seeped from her wounds, but they clotted up rapidly.
She didn't seem to feel the pain of being stabbed by numerous ice daggers as she struck her sword at the snownado like a fire dragon.. Nonetheless,the disparity between a Mid Rank Xiantian expert's power and hers was still too large, gradually overwhelming Mu Ru Yue.
Then, she took out a bottle of pills from her storage ring and consumed them. Within moments, her pale face gradually recovered…
Boom!
Xiao Tian Yu punched at the barrier with his fist wrapped in flames. He was instantly repelled by the barrier, but he didn't give up. He stood up and dashed toward it again.
"Mu Ru Yue, you're not my destined opponent!"
When Nangong Zi Feng saw Mu Ru Yue's ragged appearance, she laughed mockingly. She had lost to this woman in her previous life, but in this life, she held greater advantage. She could humiliate her by viciously squashing her under her feet thus relieving the flames of fury in her heart.
Mu Ru Yue seemed to not have heard what she said. Her white robe had long been drenched in blood. With her hair fluttering in the violent storm, she appeared like a demoness coming from the netherworld.
Her hand clenched around the sword, constantly inserting energy into it. When she raised it, a blazing flame burst out from the sword, forming into a tornado that struck at the snownado.
Pfft!
Mu Ru Yue spat out a mouthful of blood that sprayed down like rain.
Her body grew limp as she fell from the sky. Slightly raising her face, she watched the collision of the two storms of power.
Boom!
A shock wave from the collision of the flames and snow spread outward. The trees in the vicinity were blown into smithereens. A burnt stench filled the air.
Nangong Zi Feng's expression turned grim as she thrust the sword she was gripping tightly toward Mu Ru Yue. An intense killing intent burst forth, pressing heavily upon Mu Ru Yue.
"You have indeed improved greatly within a short period of time, but so what? Mu Ru Yue, you don't have the weapon you previously wielded, so it's impossible for you to defeat me!"
The speed of her power's growth was too terrifying. Such astonishing speed wasn't something she could match.
If she hadn't retained some of the powers from her previous life when she reincarnated, she probably wouldn't be Mu Ru Yue's match. If she failed to kill her this time, Mu Ru Yue would probably be able to exceed Nangong Zi Feng's strength in a short frame of time!
(Teaser)
At that moment, all the members of the Xiao family stood up, their resolute figures and straightened backs erect against the wind.
"Family head, let's charge and break the barrier!"
In the large Xiao family, several people had secretly schemed against their own family members, as well as those who held grudges. Yet at this moment, they put down all of their ill feelings in order to face this strong expert together.
[Miki somehow had the "We're all in this together"song phrase from the high school musical movie when she read the last part. XD]